A New Forest Mother's Day break
a lovely treat in a stunning setting.

There are lots of lovely choices for her no matter her age or whatever level of fitness she has.

I have visited all of the hotels I can recommend, and they each offer that special experience for you to enjoy.

You may feel a New Forest Afternoon Tea would be a good idea? I've got some lovely New Forest Tea Rooms to share with you.

Hotel TerraVina

My first recommendation is truly stunning. Everything about this beautiful, contemporary boutique hotel is eye catching. The attention to detail in design, quality and service would be very hard to beat anywhere on the New Forest.

The Hotel TerraVina

Here is what is on offer "The luxury boutique New Forest hotel, one of Britain's Top Ten Hotels 2009 (Good Hotel Guide), Best Hotel in the South East of England (Tourism ExSEllence Awards) and one of the best new places to stay in the world, (Conde Nast), Hotel TerraVina is owned and managed by Nina and Gerard Basset; Gerard was co founder of Hotel du Vin where he also created the Ecole du Vin"

The bar, dining room and terrace are beautifully designed. The food will be really memorable too; all breads, ice creams and sorbets are made inhouse and the wines are award winning.

Ask Laurent one of the Sommeliers what he would recommend - the wine cellars are stocked with a fantastic choice. One of the wine cellars is on view whilst you dine - a very clever use of lighting gives a wonderful ambience to the dining area.

If at all possible I would recommend that you make it a weekend break booking so that you can sample the exquisite, well stocked bedrooms with their immaculate bathrooms - all rooms have deep, comfy baths, many rolled topped and again all part of the comtemporary charm.

When I visited recently there wasn't one single thing I could fault from the minute I went through the huge welcoming front door. There was even a row of wellies from tiny tot size to mansize - this is the New Forest after all!

Dogs aren't allowed but you wont be without their company throughout your stay - which is another story!

Be prepared for a warm welcome in your room. You can leave a little message of your choice - especially if you find the huge, snuggly beds just to hard to get out of!

Downstairs you can chose to buy one to take home at the end of your stay if you have grown attached. Like the welcoming wellies, they come in small, medium and huge size - a fantastic gift for your grandchildren perhaps?

Find out more about Hotel TerraVina and other offers they may have throughout the year ahead. Make that New Forest Mother's Day booking before it is too late. You will definitely be missing a real treat if you dont!

The Bell Inn Bramshaw

Is your Mum a keen golfer?
The Bell Inn in the beautiful village of Bramshaw offers a Mother's Day lunch which includes a small gift. Mum could also make use of the 54 holes of golf available over 3 superb courses.
This hotel offers a very warm welcome in an immaculate setting. The Pro Golf shop is well equiped in case you forget anything crucial on your special Mother's Day break.

Bramshaw is a lovely New Forest village offering beautiful walks and also if you are feeling very generous you could buy your Mum a Bentley car!

The village church is lovely and on the way you will pass some of these New Forest animals.

Rhinefield House Hotel

This New Forest hotel is set in the heart of the forest close to Brockenhurst.

It has a spa for you relax and enjoy after a lovely walk, looking at the New Forest ponies or perhaps a cycle through the heart of the forest?

My tip
Ask to see the Alhambra Room - it is really gorgeous!

See what offers you can find at The

Rhinefield House Hotel and begin a really memorable New Forest stay to remember and cherish.

Things to do?

There are lots of lovely Walks and walking trails and routes really close to the hotel.

Blackwater Arboretum is just up the road and Brockenhurst Village is also very near.
You may see a New Forest pony with it's head in the door of the butchers! - not a sensible move.

How fit are you? And how much energy do you want to use up?

Cycling is great from around Rhinefield House Hotel - the roads and tracks are quite flat - so not too much energy used up.

If this sounds too much like hard work then it's got to be the Spa followed by a relaxing treatment, then perhaps more pink champagne!

This is another hotel I have visited and would recommend for a Mothering Sunday break.

It is a lovely mix of traditional and modern. You could even stay in a 4 poster bed, if it was still available - the bathroom in this room is beautiful too!

There are leisure facilities, indoor pools, treatments and holistic therapies available too.

Although they aren't offering a special Mother's Day package there are a couple of good offers for you to explore.

The views from some of the rooms are lovely so why not make use of the Balmer Lawn Hotel offers

The Balmer Lawn Hotel is also in Brockenhurst and so is very handy for a stroll into the village and again you can go for a Walks and walking trails and routes to explore the forest or perhaps a New Forest cycle .
If you are really buzzing to get out onto the New Forest then why not try Horse Riding? There is a riding stable within a walk from the Balmer Lawn Hotel.

If you really want to push the boat out - literally then New Forest Activities can offer you water activities and archery.

My next recommendation is really pushing out the boat! Especially as this luxury 5* Hotel and Spa is very close to the coast.

Chewton Glen is a wonderful hotel to visit for a stunning Mother's Day experience.

It is close to the sea and if the weather is kind to you on Mothering Sunday you can enjoy beautiful views across the sea to the Isle of Wight.

Chewton Glen even offers a stay in a tree house!
Your

Mother's Day at Chewton Glen may just be lunch or afternoon tea, or a luxury stay using all the beautiful spa facilities. The choice is yours.

You could just opt for a luxury afternoon tea for your Mum at this lovely hotel.

If you just fancy a New Forest tea I've got some great New Forest Tea Rooms to share with you! Cup cakes and scones and clotted cream and jam - naughty but very nice!

I hope you enjoy your New Forest Mother's Day and explore and enjoy this fantastic UK National Park and all its beauty.