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Balmer Lawn Hotel Frommer's Highly Recommended

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$121.00+
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Location Lyndhurst Rd, Brockenhurst, Around the New Forest
Transportation Take A337 (Lyndhurst-Lymington Rd) about 1km (1/2 mile) outside Brockenhurst
Phone 01590/623116
Fax 01590/623864
Web site www.balmerlawnhotel.com
Room Information 54 units
Prices £135-£250 double; £270-£330 family room. Rates include English breakfast
Credit Cards AE, DC, MC, V
In Room Amenities TV, hair dryer

Balmer Lawn Hotel 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 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; exercise room; 2 pools (1 indoor, 1 outdoor); room service; small spa; tennis court (outdoor)

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