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Chewton Glen
New Milton, Hampshire, United Kingdom · Iconic Luxury Hotels · Core Luxury
Documented as Chewton Glen House since 1732, this Palladian country house on the edge of Hampshire's New Forest became a hotel in 1962 and a spa pioneer when the Skan brothers opened the UK's first hotel spa here in 1990. Captain Frederick Marryat wrote much of 'The Children of the New Forest' at the house in the 1840s; Ian Livingstone bought the 130-acre estate in 2006 for Iconic Luxury Hotels.
- Opened 1962
- Neighborhood: Hampshire
- Rooms from 323 sq ft (30 m²)
About Chewton Glen
- Construction actually spanned the 1720s into the early 1730s, just before that 1732 documentation.
- Marryat was visiting his brother, the house's owner at the time, during those 1840s stays.
- The Skan brothers bought the property in 1966 and opened the UK's pioneering hotel spa there in 1990.
- The hotel holds AA Five Red Stars and MICHELIN Two Keys for 2025 and is known for its treehouse suites.
- Entry-level rooms start at 323 sq ft (30 m²).
History
Chewton Glen is a country house on the edge of the New Forest at New Milton, Hampshire, first documented as 'Chewton Glen House' in 1732 and built in the classical Palladian style of the 1720s and early 1730s. In the 1840s Captain Frederick Marryat wrote much of 'The Children of the New Forest' here while visiting his brother, who owned the house.
The Duval family bought the estate in 1947 and converted it into a hotel in 1962, but it was the Skan brothers, Martin and Trevor, who bought it in 1966 and transformed it into a world-renowned country house hotel, opening the UK's pioneering spa in 1990. Sold in 2006 to property magnate Ian Livingstone, it is now part of Iconic Luxury Hotels, its 130 acres famous for treehouse suites.
Restaurants and bars
- The Kitchen by James Martin — Restaurant · Wood-fired cooking, crowd-pleasing dishes · Chef James Martin
Experiences
- Afternoon Tea — A classic Chewton Glen pause, served in elegant surroundings with views across the grounds.
- Spa and country club — 17-metre pool, hydrotherapy spa pool, outdoor whirlpool, steam rooms, saunas, gym, classes and treatment rooms.
- Walking and nature trails — Woodlands, parkland, gardens, walking and jogging trails across the 130-acre estate.
- Cookery classes at The Kitchen by James Martin — Purpose-built cookery school with hands-on classes alongside an informal restaurant.
- 9-hole par-3 golf course — A 9-hole par-3 golf course on the estate.
- Tennis — Indoor and outdoor tennis courts.
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Kids' club
- Tennis
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
- AA Five Red Stars (2025)
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