Passford House Hotel

Hotels
8.5 (599 reviews)
Mount Pleasant Lane , Lymington , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Cosy ambiance
Helpful staff
Cons:
Room odours
High booking costs

Categories

Cleanliness
8.21
Room smelt of mould; room was dark with lights on in the evening.
Service
9.18
Staff were excellent, very helpful and polite; went over and above for special occasions.
Location
9.22
Beautiful location & gardens; proximity to town.
Room Quality
8.17
Rooms spacious but some reports of musky smells.
Amenities
8.7
Great facilities including pool and gardens.
Value for Money
7.66
Price charged by booking through booking.com was notably higher than direct booking.
Food and Beverage
8.21
Breakfast was superb, but cost was not reasonably priced.
Overall Experience
8.68
Overall a delightful stay with charming aspects.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 03:43

Property Description

Historic Charm and Beautiful Surroundings
Nestled amidst 10 acres of gardens, Passford House Hotel offers a unique blend of history and natural beauty.

Leisure Facilities and Fine Dining
Guests can enjoy the hotel's Leisure Centre with a gym and a relaxing poolside sauna. Indulge in a culinary experience at the dining room, featuring a menu of traditional and contemporary cuisine paired with a selection of fine wines.

Comfortable Rooms and Recreational Activities
Each room at Passford House Hotel is equipped with modern amenities and boasts a traditional decor. Guests can stay active with access to rowing, cycling, and weight training equipment, or unwind with a swim in the heated indoor pool.

Experience the perfect combination of luxury and relaxation at Passford House Hotel. Book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

Please note that well behaved dogs are permitted in the ground floor rooms upon request for an extra charge. There is a maximum of 2 medium-sized dogs per room that can be accommodated.

All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult and must be supervised by an adult at all times. Cots and extra beds are available, however, these are limited and subject to availability. Additional charges may apply. Please check at the time of booking.

A children’s menu is available between 12.00 and 21:00 and can be served in the restaurant, lounge or in the rooms.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 599 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.21
Service: 9.18
Location: 9.22
Room Quality: 8.17
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 7.66
Food and Beverage: 8.21
Overall Experience: 8.68
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Sara • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

It was a lovely cosy hideaway in the New Forest with excellent friendly staff

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Kate • couple • gb
8
Lovely place to stay for a trip into that part of the new forest
Pros:

Good quiet location, staff friendly, offered to carry bags to our room, gave us details of taxi firm, chatty

Cons:

A couple if times we were waiting at the var for a while before anyone came to serve us despite using the call bell as requested.
Also shower head dripped all night and we had to put towels in the bath to stop the noise! Room 151.

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Emily • couple • gb
9
2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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clare • extended_group • gb
8
We came for a family friends funeral (Pauline) we found the hotel absolutely lovely, the food was delicious and such com
Pros:

Comfortable, stylish and had a lovely old fashioned feel

Cons:

In the bar the beer was bad - end of barrel and bar barman said he wouldn’t change it until completely empty - hotel rules. However, he was very well mannered and friendly.

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Allen • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Most of my stay.

Cons:

I had no heating for the first night/morning. It was very cold.

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Angela • couple • gb
10
Pros:

My favourite place to stay in the New Forest. Have being going for years and it has never lost an ounce of its charm. An absolute tonic.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Stuart • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Angela • couple • gb
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • family_with_children • gb
7
The staff are brilliant, the shower not so great.
Pros:

The staff were brilliant, really friendly and helpful. The grounds are lovely. There is an indoor and (heated) outdoor pool. There's tennis, croquet and mini-golf (don't expect Augusta quality putting surfaces but still good fun). The food in the restaurant was very good with a varied menu.

Cons:

My shower didn't work. It was an old looking electric heater and pump unit and would only produce cold water so I assume the heater element wasn't working. When I was checking out another guest was complaining about the same problem. The place should really be replumbed to have showers coming from the main hot and cold water pipes. Ditch the half bath you have to step in to and put in a decent shower enclosure instead.
A smaller annoyance was not having power sockets next to the bed. Everyone these days wants to charge their phone while they sleep and use them as an alarm clock so having my phone across the room seems very out of date.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Robert • family_with_children • gb
10
Wonderful wonderful hotel that we will recommend to others, especially for the swimming baths!
Pros:

The bedroom on the third floor had a beautiful view and the bedspread and toy bear were very appealing.
My son and his partner and their 7 year old son loved the swimming bath and make some friends doing water fights. Also the sauna was enjoyed by my son's partner. I think these extra features are absolute winners especially for families with children The food at dinner and at breakfast was excellent.

Cons:

walking up three flights but we were helped with our baggage by very alert staff. I am 93 and wife is 90.
Also I saw a cheeky bug near our bed which I failed to squash after five attempts.
I found the tub arrangements daunting after a bit of wine and taking into account my age neglected to take my usual shower for fear of slipping.
I was shocked at the size of our dinner bill (£200) even though I ordered the house wine and there were four adults and one 7 year old child. But it was a special occasion and I didn't let this spoil our fun.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Colin • couple • si
9
A PLEASING RELAXING BREAK WITH LOVELY GARDENS AND POOLS .
Pros:

Superb staff, excellent breakfast and a clean comfortable room

Cons:

A walk-in shower is always preferable once a certain age is reached!

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Room comfortable and quiet

Cons:

Decor could do with upgrading, wardrobe was rickety, price to add on breakfast was expensive

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Brighid • couple • ie
10
The quiet, birdlife, pools, gardens food were brilliant.
Pros:

The grounds are fabulous

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Robert • family_with_children • gb
10
Wonderful location; great Victorian atmosphere; swimming pool a bit hit hit with grandson!
Pros:

Our room was absolutely wonderful, with a lovely view over the garden. Our 7 year old grandson and my son loved the indoor swimming pool and made friends with two other boys. That made the stay memorable for my grandson.
We loved the garden and the outdoor swimming pool, although we didn't try it. We are too old.

Cons:

a bug was crawling around on the floor near our bed which I tried to squash, I found the restaurant charges for breakfast and for dinner higher than I expected.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Melanie • couple • gb
9
Perfect. We will return
Pros:

The location and tranquility of the hotel.

Cons:

Although there are signs, the water in the rooms are very very hot, so be aware.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Melanie • family_with_children • gb
8
Enjoyable stay and would visit again
Pros:

The swimming pools were lovely, both indoor and outdoor. Good changing and shower facilities. Tennis rackets and balls provided free of charge.

Cons:

The superior twin room was not as big as expected.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Cathy • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great
Pros:

Staff were fantastic

Cons:

Bed was hard and uncomfortable

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Helen • family_with_children • gb
7
Pros:

The location was lovely and the grounds of the hotel were also lovely. The pool was great a really good feature and the breakfast very nice with a good selection.

Cons:

The room for me and my son was quite small and because it was high up you couldn’t open the window far, understandably, but it meant little air was coming in! It wasn’t a great room to stay in with a child.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Isobel • couple • gb
6
Feels like we were lead down the garden path..
Pros:

Perfect location, lovely grounds.

Cons:

Pool not open. Website wasn’t updated in good time as it wasn’t until Friday it said pool was out until 23rd which was the day after we could cancel. We checked on day we could cancel and pool was due back on 17th so we thought we’d go ahead… seems a little bit too much of a coincidence

2026-01-18 • via Nuitee
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Geoff • extended_group • gb
10
Fantastic staff, excellent food, and beautiful enjoyable hotel.
Pros:

Lovely house, with excellent bedrooms, a nice bar area, several relaxing lounge areas, and a marvellous restaurant, all set in beautiful grounds in the lovely countryside.

2026-01-18 • via Nuitee