Careys Manor & SenSpa and The Montagu Arms win at The Beautiful South Awards

New Forest hotels, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa in Brockenhurst and The Montagu Arms in Beaulieu, both part of the Greenclose Hotels portfolio, are celebrating after picking up two golds and a silver accolade at The Beautiful South Awards 2024, held at The Grand Brighton on December 10.

Gold gongs for the stunning 18th century property, Careys Manor, included Large Hotel of the Year and Spa & Wellbeing Experience of the Year for its Wellbeing Spa Day where guests can make use of the award-winning SenSpa Hydrotherapy and Health Club facilities, and enjoy a relaxing 30-minute massage or facial plus a two-course lunch at the hotel’s Thai restaurant, Zen Garden.

Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa offers an escape from the hustle-and-bustle of city life. With 75 bedrooms and suites, the hotel is a perfect place to relax and rejuvenate with a series of elevated wellness offerings, including the newly launched Digital Detox break offering guests a mindful phone-free experience.

Steve Woodrow, General Manager at Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa said: “We are absolutely delighted to receive Gold at the Beautiful South Awards. This is fantastic recognition for our wonderful team who provide our guests with the highest standards of service and warm hospitality daily, here in the wonderful New Forest National Park.”

Lina Lotto, Spa Director added: “We’re honoured to have received Gold at the Beautiful South Awards. We’re thrilled with our achievement and are committed to offering our spa guests the best beauty and wellbeing treatments using only the highest quality products and best practitioners.”

It was also a successful night for sister hotel The Montagu Arms in Beaulieu, which claimed Silver for Small Hotel of the Year.

The Grade-II listed country house boasts 33 bedrooms and suites, each combining comfort and sophistication for the ultimate relaxing stay, whether for couples, families of all-ages, or even four-legged friends.

Andrew Berridge, General Manager at The Montagu Arms said: “We are thrilled with the results from the awards last night. It’s all down to the hard work and dedication of the entire team, and I’m incredibly proud of what we have achieved.”

The Beautiful South Awards celebrate achievement in the tourism industry across a wide range of categories. Judging is carried out by an independent panel of industry leaders and experts in their field.