Conveniently located within an hour and a half from London, 20 minutes from the centre of Southampton and with the rest of Hampshire and the M3 easily accessible – Careys Manor is the perfect place to enjoy truly relaxing short breaks or luxurious spa weekend in Hampshire.

Careys Manor hotel offers a warm and relaxed environment, undisputed service, timeless elegance and well-equipped facilities in Hampshire, to make your weekend away perfect. The country house hotel and Spa provides a wonderfully serene retreat, a great base to explore the beautiful New Forest and all the treats the rest of Hampshire has to offer. Enjoy a restful night’s sleep in one of our 79 richly appointed bedrooms overlooking the gardens or traditional Manor rooms offering, complete luxury and the upmost comfort.

With three restaurants, using only the finest local ingredients, you will be truly spoilt for choice. Enjoy delicious dining in the award winning two AA Rosette Manor restaurant, classic French delicacies at Le Blaireau Brasserie and authentic Thai cuisine at the Zen Garden restaurant.

The world class SenSpa offers a unique spa experience where you can enjoy the finest treatments, immerse yourself in calming and sumptuous surroundings and enjoy the therapeutic benefits of the SenSpa’s state of the art hydrotherapy facilities.

With first class hospitality, delicious dining, luxurious bedrooms, world class spa treatments and with so much to do in the surrounding area of Hampshire, your stay isguarenteed to be truly unforgettable.

To book your New Forest accommodation or for any enquiries about what to see and do in Hampshire, please contact us online or call our Reservations team on 01590 624467.

With a score of 84% Careys Manor has once again proved to be a hotel of high quality, providing attentive and personal service. The AA inspector commented that in his opinion, Careys Manor is “one of the best 4 star hotels in the country” based on location, quality and service.

Careys also holds accolades for the Manor Restaurant. With 2 AA Rosettes, the Manor Restauarnt demonstrates consistancy and precision in the quality of the food it serves. The policy of the Restaurant is to use quality ingredients, sourcing fresh, local, organic produce. Bacon and Sausages are sourced from Owls Barn, Goats Cheese from Sway Dairy and line caught Mackerel from Lymington.

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 A Bit of History…

Principally used as a large hunting lodge, in its history the site of Careys Manor has played host to prestigious clientele, including British royalty and a number of Welsh guards.

A former Royal hunting ground, in 1086 the New Forest became a Royal Ground. King William I (William the Conqueror) and his entourage would principally hunt deer from one hunting lodge to the next.

Most large lodges such as the old manor, now known as Careys Manor, would have a retainer who managed the property on a permanent basis. Charles II gave the old manor, to John Carey for services rendered during the period 1660 ­ 1685.

And in 1970 the Bowden-Smith Family took over the ownership of the country house.

The original house was built 100 yards into college grounds but was demolished. Built in 1888 the present house originally stood in approximately 14 acres of grounds. Within the grounds was the village Cricket pitch and over the years the house acquired tennis courts.

Herman Bowden-Smith later built a row of houses within the village that are now known as Careys Cottages. The cottages were given to the village so that they could be rented to the poor, with priority given to the retired estate staff.

Herman Bowden-Smith was the last member of his family to own the house, which he sold in 1934 before he went to live in Switzerland. A Dutchman called Mr Builderbeck bought the house and turned it into a country house Hotel, most of the land was sold off separately to the local council.

During the Second World War, the country house Hotel was used to accommodate a number of Welsh Guards. Mr John Ferris bought the Hotel in 1957 and added the garden wings in 1966 and 1967.

The present owners bought the hotel in 1975; they added the Carat Club (the old Leisure Club) in 1987, the East Garden Wing in 1988, The Cedar Suite in 1995, a light and spacious room, ideal for conferences and weddings. Added in 1988 the Manor Suite offers a versatile space again ideal for conferencing, weddings and private dining.

In May 2009, the hotel bedrooms and suites underwent significant refurbishment. Offering a mix of both traditional and modern oriental features, the bedrooms were designed with luxury and comfort in mind. This included 36 Garden Rooms and all Manor Rooms, the garden rooms then became our well-appointed Oakwood Rooms.

In 2004, The Health Club underwent extensive refurbishment and was transformed into the luxurious award winning SenSpa.

Now into 2011…

Careys Manor hotel offers a warm and relaxed environment, undisputed service, timeless elegance and well-equipped facilities. The country house hotel and Spa provides a wonderfully serene retreat, a great base to explore the beautiful New Forest and an indulgent treat for you and your loved ones.

For more information please visit our website www.careysmanor.com