New Milton, United Kingdom
Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa: Storied 130-acre Hampshire country estate on the edge of the New Forest with luxury treehouses and 17m spa pool
Set across 130 secluded acres of parkland and manicured gardens on the southern fringe of Hampshire’s ancient New Forest near the sea, Chewton Glen opened in 1966 as one of Britain’s most celebrated luxury country house hotels. A long-standing member of Relais & Châteaux, the 72-room estate balances classic English aristocracy with pioneering design. In addition to the historic 18th-century manor house, the property features 14 architectural luxury Treehouse Suites suspended 35 feet above the forest canopy, designed by Blue Forest with private outdoor hot tubs.
Arrival introduces travelers to quintessential English country house hospitality: personal hosts greet guests in the grand drawing room beside crackling log fires. Day-one logistics focus on coordinating countryside and coastal moments: private guided walks through the ancient woodlands and wild ponies of the New Forest, private sailing charters along the Solent, clay pigeon shooting on the estate, cookery classes at The Kitchen by James Martin, and reserving dinner in The Dining Room.
Estate leisure combines country sports with world-class wellness: The Spa at Chewton Glen features a 17-metre indoor swimming pool with colonnades, an outdoor heated whirlpool, hydrotherapy vitality pools, and 12 therapy suites. Dining spans fine British dining in The Dining Room and relaxed open-kitchen cooking at The Kitchen by James Martin.
Accommodations comprise 72 rooms, suites, and treehouses starting at 35 square metres for Classic Rooms to 65-square-metre Estate Suites and 100-square-metre Treehouse Loft Suites. Treehouse Suites feature floor-to-ceiling forest glass, wood-burning stoves, private cantilevered terraces with outdoor hot tubs, and daily breakfast hampers delivered via secret hatch.
Nature lovers, food enthusiasts, and romantic couples seeking luxury treehouse seclusion, New Forest walking, and quintessentially British country house elegance should book Chewton Glen without hesitation. Travelers seeking urban nightlife or high-speed rail stops should look elsewhere. Grounded review consensus confirms legendary standing with a 4.7 out of 5 on Tripadvisor across 2,100 reviews and a 4.6 out of 5 on Google across 1,450 reviews.
First day
- Arrive at the grand country estate and take in the view across 130 acres of gardens and croquet lawns.
- Check into your treehouse suite and enjoy the treetop canopy views from your private deck.
- Dine on modern British cuisine in The Dining Room overlooking the illuminated lawns.
What guests say
Hotel Flock Score
Outstanding
Based on 3.7k published ratings
Category breakdown
Guests Love
Unforgettable Canopy Treehouses
Guests love the luxury treehouse suites with outdoor hot tubs, forest views, and breakfast hatch delivery.
Superb Spa & Cookery School
Reviewers consistently praise the 17m indoor pool, James Martin cookery classes, and warm country house service.
Guests Warn
Weekend Popularity
Visitors note that the estate is lively on summer weekends with families and dining guests.
Treehouse Distance
Travelers observe that treehouses are set in the woods a short walk or buggy ride from the main house.
The overall score is a review-count-weighted average of named public platforms, normalized to /10. Category scores — including cleanliness and location — are Hotel Flock editorial readings of those reviews, not a platform's private formula. Hotel Flock is not affiliated with Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Trivago, or any other review site.
Awards & Recognition
Relais & Châteaux Country House Landmark
Relais & Châteaux
In the stay
- Full access to The Spa pools, hydrotherapy suites, tennis courts, and 9-hole golf course
- Use of estate mountain bicycles and walking boots for exploring the New Forest
- Full cooked-to-order English breakfast daily and high-speed wireless internet
Usually extra
- –Hands-on masterclasses at The Kitchen by James Martin Cookery School
- –The Spa at Chewton Glen bespoke facial therapies, body wraps, and private tennis coaching
Good to Know
- The country estate features 72 rooms and 14 luxury treehouse suites across 130 acres on the New Forest edge in Hampshire.
- Includes The Spa with 17m indoor pool, The Kitchen by James Martin cookery school, tennis courts, and 9-hole golf course.
- Located in New Milton, Hampshire, a 90-minute drive from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) or 20 minutes from Bournemouth (BOH).
Editor's Note
Book a Treehouse Loft Suite suspended 35 feet in the forest canopy with a private outdoor hot tub, and enjoy a hands-on masterclass at The Kitchen by James Martin.
Reviewed by Hotel Flock · Last updated September 2026