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Last update: August 2026

Woodlands Hotel – Rustic Romance in the Heart of the New Forest

Tucked away in the breathtaking New Forest countryside, Woodlands Hotel is a truly picturesque wedding venue where rustic charm meets elegant romance. Surrounded by stunning natural scenery, it’s the perfect setting for couples who want a day that feels intimate, beautiful, and completely unforgettable.

Say “I Do” in the Perfect Setting.

Choose from three beautiful ceremony rooms and create the exact atmosphere you want. Whether you prefer a more intimate gathering or a larger celebration, Woodlands adapts to you.

Flexible Capacity & Catering.

  • Up to 100 guests for your wedding breakfast (Wedgwood + Garden rooms combined)
  • An additional 40 evening guests
  • Two delightful dining rooms that open directly onto the gardens
  • Delicious three-course menus, BBQ options, or evening buffets – whatever style suits your day

The peaceful New Forest setting helps everyone feel relaxed and at home from the moment they arrive.

Exclusive Use – Your Hotel for the Weekend!

One of the best features of Woodlands is the option to hire the entire hotel for one or two nights. That means your celebration can continue late into the evening, and you and your guests can enjoy sumptuous accommodation and a leisurely breakfast together the next morning.

Every room and suite is individually designed with a beautiful mix of traditional and contemporary styling, giving your guests a special place to stay.

Ready to Fall in Love with Woodlands?

If you’re dreaming of a rustic yet romantic New Forest wedding with flexible spaces, gorgeous gardens, and the option of exclusive use, we’d love to show you around.

Contact us today to arrange a private viewing and discover why so many couples choose Woodlands Hotel for their special day.

Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Small hotel
Outdoor license

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Wedding coordinator

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for Woodlands Hotel

Heather
Heather Sent on 04/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

A fairytale of a wedding!

We chose Woodlands Lodge for many reasons..Firstly, because it is a beautiful hotel and location in the New Forest. The large garden leads into the forest and wild ponies came to the hotel on Wedding morning!

We didn't need to bring much decoration. We dressed the window in the room for the ceremony and the doors were opened into the gardens.

The suite of rooms for getting ready was big enough for 6 bridesmaids and our Hairdresser. We could also meet the registrar there without the grrom getting a pee of the bride! It led out to its own private garden. The location was quiet at night. We had a mix of local friends, and family who had to travel. This meant we had an extended time with those who travelled. Dogs are welcome. A friend's dog sitter let them down so the dog came too.

After our ceremony, we had photos in the lovely grounds and a sit down meal in the dining room with our closest friends and family. We went to a Blessing at the St Mary's Eling Church. We had a live band in the evening with the lights twinkling on the pergola and sparklers.

We had a diverse set of needs that we felt the hotel accommodated. It has ramps for wheelchair users, all our diets were checked and catered for. We had several people with neurodiversities and we felt the layout with places to spread out and hide away were great.

We wanted somewhere to be able to return to for special occasions.

The wedding coordinators, Gina and Tilly, were fantastic and, with all the staff, helped us plan a fairytale of a day.
Natalie
Natalie Sent on 07/12/2024
4 out of 5 rating

Great little venue, reasonable cost

The venue was the perfect size for what we were looking for. Having everyone there staying under the same roof made it so much easier and having it all to ourselves all weekend was fantastic. There were a couple of things which could be improved, cleanliness and upkeep does need a bit of improvement. It's not dirty on the surface but little things like lamp shades and bugs in uplighters need a bit more attention. Some of the spaces are starting to look a little tired, I understand this is a gradual process up update everything though. Also had a problem with the wrong ingredients being supplied for our signature cocktail and when we added on the late licence we weren't informed this was only for the bar and not for the DJ to continue too. We didn't let these things impact our weekend though.
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Ron Sent on 12/10/2017
5 out of 5 rating

Very good

Great service, superb gardens and loved having the hotel to ourselves. Thank you Woodlands for an amazing day.
L
Lorraine Sent on 17/09/2002
5 out of 5 rating

A beautiful beautiful place

This is a superb small, 16 bedrooms, hotel with personal friendly service food to die for and accommodation that meets your every need. I am hoping to have my wedding there in 2003
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Bartley Road, Woodlands SO40 7GN Southampton (Hampshire)
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