This hotel has to be Hampshire’s best-kept secret. If you’re looking for total peace and quiet in a tranquil, discreet environment, Lainston House is for you. The 17th century luxury hotel sits within 63 acres of rural Hampshire countryside and the drive up to the hotel itself certainly sets the tone for your impending stay. Lainston feels like a location fresh off the set of Bridgerton – think four poster beds, chintz interiors and regal afternoon teas on the terrace with the slickest crowd outside of London. The rooms are some of the most luxe you can stay in and feel akin to a night at a castle. Honeymooners should opt for a Four Poster Junior Suite, which is wonderfully romantic (and sprawling!) complete with a hand-carved four poster bed and huge walk-in ‘rainforest’ style shower, plus a ginormous spa-esque bath tub kitted out with a TV and rubber ducky. If you really want to amp up the romance, spend a night in the Hot Tub Suite, which as the name suggests, has its own private hot tub on its terrace over looking the chapel ruins (oh and you can bring your dog along, too!).
When it comes to the food, everything is 10/10. Lunch can be enjoyed in the cosy Cedar Bar or out on the stunning terrace (the afternoon tea is a must!), while dinner at the Avenue is intimate and elegant, making it ideal for a special honeymoon meal. The Wellhouse, which champions seasonal produce (much of which is grown in the grounds), is receiving rave reviews since opening – and for good reason. The Wellhouse aims to celebrate the simplicity of wood-fired cooking and is set in the historic rustic-luxe outbuilding; it’s super intimate and the staff are hugely welcoming. The food is mouthwateringly unique – think warm woodfired bread of the day best enjoyed with whipped black garlic butter, followed by stone oven baked beetroot grissini, charred aubergine and tahini dip. For mains, a sharing dish has to be the most romantic option, right? Right! The wood flame grilled whole Portland lobster, Lyburn cheese and mustard glazed is incredible, whilst carnivores will love the Tuscan grilled prime Aberdeen Angus porterhouse steak with apple oak smoked salt with sides such as seasonal crisp Lainston garden slaw and kitchen garden glazed beetroots, goats curd, toasted pine nuts and tarragon.
Seeking a fun and romantic activity on site? Foodies will love Season cookery school, conveniently set within the grounds of Lainston House. With state-of-the-art kitchen facilities, a dedicated modern dining space and a kitchen garden complete with pizza oven and outdoor seating, guests are given the chance to pick up some valuable culinary skills from the hotel’s award-winning and Michelin starred chefs.
If you have time to tear yourself away from this incredible countryside abode, head out to explore local attractions, with the historic city of Winchester just 10 minutes drive, as well as the River Test, Bombay Sapphire distillery and Paultons Park all within 15 miles.
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