Luxury country hotel,preferably child free, S.England?

[mumblechum1]

Any recommendations? Thinking Dorset/Cotswolds/Sussex downs/New Forest but as DS has now flown the nest would prefer somewhere without small children if possible.

Food v important, pref. Michelin level.

Thanks in advance!

[Bowlersarm]

South Lodge, Horsham. Very nice tasting menu evening there. Didn't stay overnight but looks great.

I would love to go to Babington House. Not sure if it is Michelin starred or not though. But it looks so luxurious.

[mumblechum1]

ooh thanks, I'll look at them both now

[Seeline]

Another vote for South Lodge. Stayed there recently for a significant birthday. Couldn't get into the Michelin starred restaurant so ate in the other restaurant - it's run by the winner of Professional Masterchef - and was very impressed. Room was a junior suite and was very luxurious with a huge bathroom and wet room.

[givemeaclue]

Whatley manor ticks your boxes

[mumblechum1]

Thanks everyone! Have booked that weekend for South Lodge,looks lovely!

[Bowlersarm]

Good news - (pressure for the recommenders though!). Have a great time.

[mumblechum1]

DH and I always book long weekends off work every 6 weeks so I still have quite a lot of places to find! (thinking Seville in May, Ireland in June, Venice in October.......)

[Gorran]

We had a weekend at Barnsley House last month which was divine.

[LittleBearPad]

Barnsley house is gorgeous.

[grovel]

Definitely look at Summer Lodge Hotel, Evershot, Dorset.