About us
Our Family
Who We are
At South Lawn, we believe in doing things a little differently. Hospitality here feels personal—because it is. Whether you’re staying for a weekend or an event, our team treats every guest like family (including the furry ones).
We’re proudly independent, deeply local, and passionate about the little things: a friendly smile at check-in, the scent of fresh scones in the lounge, or a helpful tip for a hidden forest walk. That’s the South Lawn spirit.
Our TripAdvisor Testimonials
What People AreSaying 
2025-09-25
Lovely stay here with friends
We loved the hotel – very comfortable and friendly. We were a party of 8 and were able to sit in the sunshine all afternoon in the garden and watch the ponies.
Our room was excellent – huge – in the ‘house’ and sunny. The bed was large too but rather hard for our liking. My only other issue was that the bathroom lighting was too dark to apply make-up.
Dinner and breakfast excellent too. Friendly professional staff. Lived the public areas – comfy with tasteful decor. Can’t wait to return !
2025-09-25
Perfect place to stay
This was our first hotel experience with our little dog and it far exceeded our expectations. On arrival our four legged companion was warmly welcomed with a goody bag. We had a garden room with direct access to a lawned area and an enclosed paddock specially for dog guests. Our room was smart, comfortable and immaculately clean. It had a small fridge, perfect for storing doggy food (only the best for our Betty!) and an abundance of cupboard space. We had breakfast each day in the hotel and dinner one evening. We were more than satisfied with the scope of the menus and quality of the food. Guests with dogs were separated in the restaurant from those without but the area was equally clean and pleasant, and you didn’t feel excluded. The staff were very friendly, polite and courteous throughout and with almost every interaction they greeted us and our dog by name and made her feel as special as us. The South Lawn Hotel was recommended by a fellow dog walker; we weren’t disappointed. We will recommend it too. It’s location is ideal for coastal, beach and forest walks with the New Forest on its doorstep. Thanks for a fantastic dogcation, enjoyed by both dog and pawrents. We will definitely return!
2025-09-22
Perfect place to stay
We have been to this hotel many times, it is a wonderful place to stay. The rooms are so comfortable with everything needed for a great stay. Lovely shower, non slip bath mat available which is a plus for me
2025-09-20
Perfect place to stay
Lovely one night stay here with our doggy in the new extension. Very good size room with large bed which had an extremely firm mattress , not to our taste struggled to get kettle under tap in bathroom , fab walk in shower with grab rails . Handy door from room to take doggie out onto dog walking area in the morning . Breakfast and dinner very well cooked and good quality , one particular male member of waiting on staff could do with a smile ….quite an expensive stay for us , but would return if they had a room with a softer mattress .
2025-09-24
Perfect place to stay
We went to the South Lawn Hotel for a 2 night break, and the hotel was an excellent place to unwind. Our room was really spacious, and extremely comfortable. The bar and restaurant were extremely pleasant, and the choice of food and drink would suit virtually anyone.
Although we no longer have any dogs of our own, the hotel was so dog friendly we were impressed the care and attention all doggy guests were afforded.
I would definitely recommend this hotel for anyone visiting the area.
2025-06-8
Perfect place to stay
What a great find for my wife, dog and myself. Can’t fault this hotel. Being a grumpy 80 year old man, I usually find something to moan about, but not here.
Lovely attentive staff. Great breakfasts and superb dinners. I’ve had three extremely tasty evening meals.
Very spacious comfortable quiet room with access to the gardens, which is very dog friendly. We’re about to make another two bookings for September.
I thoroughly recommend this hotel.
2025-09-25
Lovely stay here with friends
We loved the hotel – very comfortable and friendly. We were a party of 8 and were able to sit in the sunshine all afternoon in the garden and watch the ponies.
Our room was excellent – huge – in the ‘house’ and sunny. The bed was large too but rather hard for our liking. My only other issue was that the bathroom lighting was too dark to apply make-up.
Dinner and breakfast excellent too. Friendly professional staff. Lived the public areas – comfy with tasteful decor. Can’t wait to return !
2025-09-22
Perfect place to stay
We have been to this hotel many times, it is a wonderful place to stay. The rooms are so comfortable with everything needed for a great stay. Lovely shower, non slip bath mat available which is a plus for me
2025-09-25
Perfect place to stay
This was our first hotel experience with our little dog and it far exceeded our expectations. On arrival our four legged companion was warmly welcomed with a goody bag. We had a garden room with direct access to a lawned area and an enclosed paddock specially for dog guests. Our room was smart, comfortable and immaculately clean. It had a small fridge, perfect for storing doggy food (only the best for our Betty!) and an abundance of cupboard space. We had breakfast each day in the hotel and dinner one evening. We were more than satisfied with the scope of the menus and quality of the food. Guests with dogs were separated in the restaurant from those without but the area was equally clean and pleasant, and you didn’t feel excluded. The staff were very friendly, polite and courteous throughout and with almost every interaction they greeted us and our dog by name and made her feel as special as us. The South Lawn Hotel was recommended by a fellow dog walker; we weren’t disappointed. We will recommend it too. It’s location is ideal for coastal, beach and forest walks with the New Forest on its doorstep. Thanks for a fantastic dogcation, enjoyed by both dog and pawrents. We will definitely return!
2025-09-20
Perfect place to stay
Lovely one night stay here with our doggy in the new extension. Very good size room with large bed which had an extremely firm mattress , not to our taste struggled to get kettle under tap in bathroom , fab walk in shower with grab rails . Handy door from room to take doggie out onto dog walking area in the morning . Breakfast and dinner very well cooked and good quality , one particular male member of waiting on staff could do with a smile ….quite an expensive stay for us , but would return if they had a room with a softer mattress .
2025-09-24
Perfect place to stay
We went to the South Lawn Hotel for a 2 night break, and the hotel was an excellent place to unwind. Our room was really spacious, and extremely comfortable. The bar and restaurant were extremely pleasant, and the choice of food and drink would suit virtually anyone.
Although we no longer have any dogs of our own, the hotel was so dog friendly we were impressed the care and attention all doggy guests were afforded.
I would definitely recommend this hotel for anyone visiting the area.
2025-06-8
Perfect place to stay
What a great find for my wife, dog and myself. Can’t fault this hotel. Being a grumpy 80 year old man, I usually find something to moan about, but not here.
Lovely attentive staff. Great breakfasts and superb dinners. I’ve had three extremely tasty evening meals.
Very spacious comfortable quiet room with access to the gardens, which is very dog friendly. We’re about to make another two bookings for September.
I thoroughly recommend this hotel.