BETWEEN THE SHEETS; Inside our hotel of the week.(Features)

From: Sunday Mirror (London, England) | Date: May 11, 2008 | Copyright information

Montagu Arms Hotel, Beaulieu, New Forest

WHERE AND WHY: This luxury country house hotel is ideal for those who want to go for a walk in the woods, stroll across rolling fields or simply enjoy the bracing sea air of South Coast towns such as Lymington.

It's easy to get to from London - down the M3 - and near to Southampton's train and plane terminals. It boasts three red stars and is one of the AA's top 200 hotels with 22 beautifully-designed bedrooms, some wit...

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