Balmer Lawn Hotel

Frommer's Review

This hotel lies about a 10-minute walk from Brockenhurst's center in a woodland location. Built as a private home during the 17th century, it was later enlarged into an imposing hunting lodge. During World War II, it was a military hospital. (In the past decade, many overnight guests have spotted the ghost of one of the white-coated doctors with his stethoscope, roaming the hotel's first floor.) The hotel has a pleasant and humorous staff (who refer to the ghost as "Dr. Eric"). A good range of bedrooms, in all shapes and sizes, all have an individual character. Request a room with a view of the forest. There are three family bedrooms, and children as old as 16 stay free in their parent's room.

Facilities:
Restaurant; bar; 2 pools (1 indoor, 1 outdoor); tennis court; 2 squash courts; gym; spa; Jacuzzi; sauna; table tennis; croquet; room service; laundry service; dry cleaning

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