Lime Wood Hotel
Set in the heart of the New Forest, Lime Wood is a luxury country house hotel with a difference – the perfect secluded hideaway.
The capital of The New Forest
Lyndhurst
A picturesque village, Lyndhurst is the capital of The New Forest. William the Conqueror established it as a royal hunting ground in 1079 and it was visited by kings and queens staying at the Royal Manor throughout the centuries.
But the Lyndhurst of today is a buzzing, vibrant spot with a great food and drink culture. It’s a must-see if you’re visiting The New Forest.
Lime Wood Hotel
Lime Wood is a spectacular five-star luxury country house just 90 minutes from London, and 20 minutes from the coast.
Spacious rooms, surrounded by nature, feature breathtaking views while their spa is dedicated to natural wellbeing and inspired by its forest surroundings.
Chefs Angela Hartnett and Luke Holder do the cooking, pulling together their styles at the Lime Wood restaurant Hartnett Holder & Co. Together with their team, they create locally-sourced Italian dishes with a respectful nod to the seasons and served with a relaxed vibe.
This is the ultimate countryside getaway, just a dash from the city – perfect for those looking for a forest escape.
The Noble Bee, New Forest Honey
Furzedown Farm Conservation Area is the home of The Noble Bee which has apiaries not just across their farm and woodlands but also in specially selected spots around The New Forest.
Their commitment to thoughtful hive placement in natural wild areas of the Forest allows them to harvest honey that captures the essence of the forest settings, resulting in the delicious, award-winning honey that they are renowned for.
Noble Bee collaborates closely with local conservation groups and country estates – ensuring the majority of their hives in dedicated nature reserves boasting an incredible diversity of wildflowers.
The result is honey that not only tastes incredible but also contributes positively to the preservation of the environment. That sounds like a win-win.
As well as producing honey and honey produce, The Noble Bee also offers bee experience days. Check out their website for details, to book an experience or to buy online.
Harveys of Hythe – say cheese!
The Broomfield family team from Harveys at Hythe stocks British cheeses with the occasional continental cousins alongside
Jonathan is their cheese aficionado with nearly two decades of experience – he ensures an ever-changing supply of the highest quality cheeses. They showcase more than 40 varieties and accompaniments with a selection that ranges from traditional classics to exciting newcomers so that you can try something different every time you shop with them.
As well as their spectacular cheese counter, the shop also sells a host of other treats – freshly filled baguettes, sandwiches and toasted paninis, sweets, New Forest ice cream, honey and chutneys.
New Forest Family Butchers
Lyndhurst, West Wellow and Winchester
This family-run butchery business has three shops which are all, in our opinion, exactly as a butchers shop should be.
Specialising in locally sourced, quality meat, Chris, Edwin and Jake have nearly six decades of experience between them and supply delicious cuts along with advice on how to prepare and cook them.
They have an in-house dry ager and deli counter, and sell a host of other products from fresh fruit and veg to pies, eggs, honey, cheese, sauces, seasonings and much more.
The Fox and Hounds at Lyndhurst
The Fox & Hounds at Lyndhurst serves fantastic cask ales and delicious fresh food from this historic former coaching inn.
The pub dates back as far as the 16th-Century when it was an important coaching house on the route between Bournemouth and Southampton. Now part of the Fuller’s Group, the chefs make local produce the hero of this inn, proudly showcasing as much local produce on their menus as possible.
Their meat comes from the award-winning Owton’s Butchers of Southampton, and even the eggs are from just down the road at Fluffett’s Farm, another Hampshire Fare member.
Choose from five cask ales on tap, and an exceptional craft beer range from some of the world’s best and smallest micro-breweries.
You can enjoy it all in the stunning surroundings of the dining area, set around a unique rotisserie oven. Or, if the sun shines, head out onto the suntrap terrace.
Danestream Farm Shop
Danestream Farm Shop is run by traditional, hugley experienced Master Butchers.
It truly is a supplier of local produce in every way. In addition to a huge range of local meat including game supplied by local shoots, they also have an in-store bakery offering fresh bread, handmade pies using local free-range meat, freshly cut sandwiches and party food on request.
Traditional chutneys produced locally are for sale alongside local honeys, a large selection of milled bread-making flours and a large dairy range including local free-range eggs and lots of local cheeses.
The Farmer’s Butcher at Bramshaw
Husband and wife team, Mike and Sarah Alexander, are proud owners of this thriving butchers and farm shop – offering meat, game and local produce with rigorous attention to its provenance.
Mike and his team source the best quality meat then age, butcher and prepare the specific cuts to your specification from their Butcher’s shop at Swallowfields Farm in the New Forest. You can also buy online from their website – whether you’re a consumer or a local hospitality business. You can even attend their butchery demonstrations and bespoke tuition sessions.
If you’ve never tried the unique flavour of New Forest Pannage Pork, then the team here are specialists in it – check out their website in the autumn to order.
Mike says: “When presented with such an abundance of quality produce on our doorstep it seems an act of treason to look elsewhere for suppliers.” For the record Mike, we agree!
The Real Jam and Chutney Company
The Real Jam and Chutney Company uses traditional methods to create their preserves using produce from the heart of the New Forest. They make preserves the traditional way – simple recipes, fresh ingredients, and a lot of care.
But there’s more to their story than great produce. In their kitchen, they create opportunities for people with learning disabilities to gain skills and grow their independence.
With every jar of delicious jam you enjoy at breakfast, chutney you bring home as a holiday memento, or marmalade you gift to someone special, you’re helping support people with learning disabilities to thrive and grow.
The New Forset Tea Co
If you love a good cuppa, then look no further than The New Forest Tea Co, based in Lyndhurst.
This is a proper tea company with a website so you can buy online – you’ll see them across the region and at local farmers markets.
Their award-winning range of premium leaf pyramid bags are plastic free and compostable and contain ethically-sourced teas.
They offer a bespoke wholesale programme for both food service and retail locations.
Local members
The Noble Bee
We produce exceptional quality, award winning, delicious single origin New Forest Honey, from hives specially located in Wild areas.
Harveys of Hythe
Family run shop established in 2007, selling freshly filled baguettes, sandwiches, sweets & New Forest ice cream.
New Forest Family Butchers Lyndhurst
A friendly, family-owned traditional butchers shop serving quality meats with a passion for local produce.
The Fox and Hounds
A Fuller’s pub based in the heart of the New Forest serving delicious locally-sourced food.
Danestream Farm Shop
Serving the local community for over 30 years, Danestream Farm Shop is run by traditional, vastly experienced Master Butchers.
The Farmers Butcher
Husband and wife Mike and Sarah Alexander are proud owners of this thriving retail farm shop and butchers.
The Real Jam and Chutney Company
Based in the New Forest, Real Jam & Chutney Company is forging a new way for social enterprises to be run: with and by people with learning disabilities. Traditional methods, delicious preserves, life changing opportunities.
The New Forest Tea Co.
Award winning family run tea company based in Lyndhurst, producing ethically sourced, plastic free tea bags.
