Only an hour and a half from London, this trendy country style house hotel has a great mix of old and young. Whether you’re in town for a music festival or just popping in to have some tea, it’s definitely worth your time to stop by and take a look around. Rustic charm and natural lighting fill the entrance as you walk in. The lobby has a giant glass sliding roof  to make you feel as if you are constantly surrounded by open air and nature. Staying at Limewood gives you the peace and quiet of being out of the city with some color and party thrown in.

There are 8 different room types that range from Cosy to Forest Lodge. If you’re looking for country-chic, stay in the Forest Suite. If you’re looking for a cosy warm space, stay in the Forest Hideaway Suite that spans over two floors with a wood-burning fireplace. Lastly, if you want total privacy for you and a loved one or a family, stay in the Forest Cottages & Cabin, it’s the closest you’ll get to staying in an authentic cabin without going to the mountains.

The culinary masterpiece HH&Co, the hotel’s restaurant, is a relaxed, stylish and comfortable upscale restaurant, full of character yet unpretentious. The menu is Italian influenced forest dishes with English classics, which will remain constant and other dishes on the menu will change daily with forest and seasonality being the driver behind the menu’s style. Even if you’re not staying in the hotel, be sure to drop by at tea time for some seasonal teas and cake. The center of attention at the restaurant is the smokehouse, so if you can, stay for dinner, you won’t regret it. All the meats are cured for at least 10 days and they produce Chorizo, Lavender cured Loin of Pork, Pancetta, Coppi, among many others. 

Another place to stop by is their state-of-the-art 22,000 sq ft spa. There are 8 single treatment rooms plus 1 double treatment room if you’re traveling with a partner. Complimentary activities at the spa include the mud room, sauna, hydropool, and caldarium. Opt for the Bamford Body Signature Treatment or the Voya Lavendar and Seaweed Sugar Glow.

As they say at Limewood, “We don’t do average”.

Photographs courtesy of the property.