The Botleigh Grange Hotel

The Legacy Botleigh Grange Hotel is a lovely four star Country House ideally situated between Southampton and Portsmouth, and provides an excellent base location for exploring the stunning South Coast including the New Forest, the historic dockyard of Portsmouth and West Quay in Southampton (the largest shopping complex in the South). The Lakeside Spa makes it perfect for a weekend getaway. (GW 08/2010)\n\nLocation\nThe Legacy Botleigh Grange Hotel is situated in an idyllic location, 1 mile from Junction 7 of the M27 motorway - just an hour drive from London. It is set in 25 acres of stunning grounds with two lakes within the grounds, and approaching the hotel there are fields on both sides of the driveway. Both Southampton Parkway Station and the International Airport are 3 miles away by car or taxi.\n\nDistance\n10 kms to city centre\n6 kms to the nearest airport (southampton airport)\n2 km to the nearest station (hedge end)\n5 minute walk to the nearest bus stop\n\nRooms\nThe Hotel offers a selection of 56 exquisitely plush Superior Doubles, Executive Suites as well as more Traditional Four-Poster bedrooms. All bedrooms are individually designed and offer every modern facility, as demanded by today's discerning traveller. All are equipped with ensuite bathroom, complimentary high speed wireless internet access, hospitality tray, direct dial telephones, trouser press and hairdryers.\n\nRestaurant\nThe beautiful Dining Room - with its glass domed ceiling with views overlooking the gardens - was added to the Hotel in 1992 and has been described as the most attractive in Hampshire. Well known for its delicious menu, the Restaurant boasts an AA Rosette accolade. The chefs of The Legacy Botleigh Grange continue to transform the very best of local produce into dishes of excellence. The Cocktail Lounge is perfect for pre-dinner drinks.\n\nExterior\nThe Hotel was built as a private Country House during the 17th century and it was in this period, that Oliver Cromwell came to stay. Like some Historical English Houses, Botleigh Grange is not without its haunted chamber and other interesting period features include the oak panelled walls and a magnificent ornamental ceiling which can be seen in the Cocktail Lounge.\n\nLobby\nThe lobby is located within the Mansion House and is small and welcoming.