Situated on the coast of the stunning New Forest National Park, Lymington is an old Georgian town famous for its sailing history. Take a walk down the narrow streets and gaze at the pretty period cottages and houses, before grabbing a bite to eat and a refreshing drink at one of the many pubs and restaurants. The two beautiful harbours house fishing boats, yachts, and two sailing clubs - and plenty of family-friendly fun.
There’s a reason why friends, families and couples come here every year and the range of dog-friendly hotels in Lymington mean everyone is invited. Whether you’re looking for a quaint bed and breakfast with harbour views, a country house hotel with a private garden near New Forest village, or a well-known hotel chain just a minute's walk from the sea, you’ll find everything you can think of in and around Lymington. Many even supply dog treats.
In fact, there’s pet-friendly rooms for all - whether you’re looking for a budget stay or somewhere luxurious. Many even offer free WiFi, full English breakfast, family rooms, king-sized beds, and separate shower rooms. Private parking is also a feature in some hotels such as Stanwell House Hotel or South Lawns Hotel. Whether you’re travelling on a Sunday night, a Friday night or in between, you’re guaranteed a warm welcome from one of these lovely hotels.
With the Milford on Sea just around the corner as well as plenty of shops, and restaurants cooking only locally sourced ingredients, you’ll be able to fill your days with lots of fun in lovely locations. Alternatively, you could catch the ferry from Portsmouth to the Isle of Wight for a memorable day out with your special pooch. So what are you waiting for? For one of the most popular pet-friendly hotels around, look no further and start your search with us today.
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Guesthouse in Lymington · 0.12 mi from centre
9.0
35 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at STANWELL HOUSE in Lymington, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of New Forest National Park and Lymington Pier Ferry Port. This guest house is 18.5 mi (29.7 km) from Southampton Cruise Terminal and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal.
Hotel in Lymington · 1.82 mi from centre
8.6
504 reviews
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Steeped in history and surrounded by 10 acres of gardens, Passford House Hotel lies midway between the New Forest village of Sway and the Georgian town of Lymington. It features a Leisure Centre with a gym, and a poolside sauna. Passford’s dining room, overlooking gardens, offers a menu combining traditional and contemporary cuisine, complimented with impressive wines from the well-stocked cellar. Dinner is served from 18:45 until 21:00, while lighter options are available from 12:00 until 18:00. Each of the hotel’s rooms features a TV and facilities for making tea and coffee. Rooms are traditional in style, and have an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer. Rowing, cycling, running and weight training equipment can be found in the multi-gym. A heated indoor pool, lawn croquet and petanque are available to keep children entertained.
Hotel in Milford on Sea, Lymington · 2.66 mi from centre
9.2
240 reviews
Breakfast available
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When you stay at South Lawn Hotel in Lymington, you'll be by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of New Forest National Park and Lymington Pier Ferry Port. This hotel is 14.5 mi (23.3 km) from Bournemouth Beach and 8.7 mi (14 km) from Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal.
Hotel in Lymington, Sway · 3.37 mi from centre
8.4
739 reviews
In Sway, within the beautiful New Forest, The Manor at Sway features leafy gardens and a traditional restaurant. Its luxury bedrooms are set in a grand Edwardian house. Sway train station is just a 4-minute walk away. The elegant bedrooms at The Manor at Sway feature luxury Egyptian linens. All rooms have free WiFi access, tea/coffee making facilities, and a modern bathroom with free toiletries. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in the dining room, looking onto the gardens. The menu features mainly British dishes with European influences and prepared with locally sourced produce. The Manor at Sway is set in 5 acres of landscaped gardens and woodland. There is also a sun terrace and lake. Surrounded by scenic Hampshire countryside, The Manor at Sway is a 15-minute drive from Lyndhurst. There is free on-site parking available, and the coast at Lymington is a 15-minute drive away.
Hotel in Beaulieu · 5.72 mi from centre
8.8
469 reviews
Breakfast available
The Montagu Arms dates back to 1742. It has a cosy, homely character and picturesque gardens. Staff offer excellent customer care and personal service. We source ingredients that reflect our love of the landscape that surrounds us and use them to craft dishes that will excite even the most discerning of diners. Our flavours are familiar foodie favourites, but always with a taste of the unexpected. Choose from the Terrace Restaurant, our elegant wood-panelled dining room; Monty’s Inn, our relaxed country pub welcoming families and pets; or enjoy an alfresco lunch in our charming English country garden.
Guesthouse in Isle of Wight, Totland Bay · 5.32 mi from centre
9.6
81 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at Sentry Mead in Totland Bay, you'll be by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal and Totland Bay Beach. This guest house is 7.4 mi (12 km) from New Forest National Park and 7 mi (11.2 km) from Lymington Pier Ferry Port.
Hotel in Beaulieu, Brockenhurst · 5.72 mi from centre
9.4
156 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at The Montagu Arms Hotel in Brockenhurst, you'll be a 2-minute drive from Beaulieu National Motor Museum and 5 minutes from New Forest National Park. This hotel is 12.5 mi (20.2 km) from Southampton Cruise Terminal and 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World.
Hotel in Isle of Wight, Totland · 5.31 mi from centre
9.7
290 reviews
Breakfast available
Situated in Totland Bay on the Isle of Wight, this award-winning, fully licensed, property offers free Wi-Fi in all areas and benefits from free private parking on site. A charming Victorian villa, it is just 100 metres from the beach and just one mile from The Needles landmark attraction. In the mornings, breakfast is served in the bright dining room, alongside our fantastic continental buffet, we serve an award winning Full English breakfast, Eggs Benedict and our special Breakfast Smoked Haddock. Rooms at Sentry Mead are traditionally furnished, and each benefits from a flat-screen TV and a bathroom with free toiletries and bathrobes. Many also have picturesque views. There is cycle storage on site for those wishing to bring their bikes, and a dog-friendly section of beach opposite the building. Freshwater Bay Golf Course is a 5-minute drive away.
Bed & breakfast in Barton-on-Sea, New Milton · 5.95 mi from centre
9.6
86 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at Watersedge Guest House in New Milton, you'll be by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of New Forest National Park and Barton-on-sea Beach. This bed & breakfast is 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Bournemouth Beach and 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Lymington Pier Ferry Port.
Hotel in Southampton City Centre, Southampton · 11.53 mi from centre
7.8
948 reviews
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A stay at Novotel Southampton places you in the heart of Southampton, within a 15-minute walk of Southampton Cruise Terminal and WestQuay Shopping Centre. This hotel is 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from New Forest National Park and 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World.
Hotel in New Forest District, Christchurch · 6.81 mi from centre
8.4
116 reviews
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Located in Christchurch, The Retreat New Forest is a 4-minute drive from New Forest National Park and 8 minutes from Mudeford Quay. This hotel is 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Southbourne Beach and 8.7 mi (13.9 km) from Bournemouth Beach.
Hotel in Southampton City Centre, Southampton · 11.54 mi from centre
8.0
910 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Southampton (Southampton City Centre), ibis Southampton Centre is within a 15-minute walk of Southampton Cruise Terminal and WestQuay Shopping Centre. This hotel is 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from New Forest National Park and 8.9 mi (14.4 km) from Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World.
Hotel in Southampton City Centre, Southampton · 11.48 mi from centre
9.0
923 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at Moxy Southampton in Southampton (Southampton City Centre), you'll be a 5-minute walk from WestQuay Shopping Centre and within a 5-minute drive of Southampton Cruise Terminal. This eco-friendly hotel is 6 mi (9.6 km) from New Forest National Park and 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World.
Hotel in Lyndhurst · 8.32 mi from centre
8.0
187 reviews
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With a stay at Forest Lodge in Lyndhurst, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of New Forest National Park and Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World. This hotel is 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Southampton Cruise Terminal and 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from WestQuay Shopping Centre.
Hotel in Brockenhurst · 6.87 mi from centre
7.6
225 reviews
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Located in Brockenhurst, Beaulieu Hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Beaulieu National Motor Museum and New Forest Wildlife Park. This hotel is 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from New Forest National Park and 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Lymington Pier Ferry Port.
Hotel in Cadnam, Southampton · 11.04 mi from centre
7.6
220 reviews
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With a stay at Bartley Lodge Hotel in Southampton, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of New Forest National Park and Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World. This hotel is 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from Southampton Cruise Terminal and 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from WestQuay Shopping Centre.
Inn in Lyndhurst · 11.98 mi from centre
8.8
112 reviews
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With a stay at The Bell Inn, you'll be centrally located in Lyndhurst, within a 10-minute drive of New Forest National Park and Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World. This golf inn is 12.1 mi (19.6 km) from Southampton Cruise Terminal and 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from WestQuay Shopping Centre.
Hotel in Cowes · 10.05 mi from centre
9.0
330 reviews
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Located in Cowes, Best Western New Holmwood Hotel is by the sea – a 3-minute drive from Cowes Harbour and 9 minutes from Osborne House. This beach hotel is 6.2 mi (10 km) from Carisbrooke Castle and 14.4 mi (23.1 km) from Southampton Maritime Museum.
Hotel in Ringwood, Burley · 8.27 mi from centre
9.4
16 reviews
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Set in Burley, 23 km from Beaulieu, Moorhill House Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 3-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Guests can have a drink at the bar. The units in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, while certain units at Moorhill House Hotel also provide guests with a balcony. The breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or Full English/Irish options. Bournemouth International Centre is 28 km from the accommodation, while The Mayflower Theatre is 34 km away. Bournemouth Airport is 15 km from the property.
Hotel in Lyndhurst · 8.46 mi from centre
7.9
678 reviews
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Formerly a Georgia Dower House of the Northerwood Estate, Forest Lodge Hotel blends historical charm and contemporary style with warm hospitality. Located just minutes from the 'capital' of the New Forest, there’s plenty of walks from the door and an array of boutique shops just a short stroll away. Stylishly decorated with a warm and cosy colour palette, rooms feature a flat-screen TV, complimentary toiletries, bottled water and tea and coffee making facilities. Offering a casual dining concept for lunch and dinner; our bar and lounge area offers a menu of pizzas, sharing boards and a selection of desserts. Breakfast includes a continental buffet selection or cooked-to-order breakfasts at an additional charge. Should you wish to opt for something else the village of Lyndhurst is only a 10 minute stroll away which offers a diverse choice of bar, cafes and restaurants. The large indoor, heated swimming pool is also a big attraction and is exclusively for hotel guests. Family friendly, dogs are also welcome at Forest Lodge Hotel.
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The price of your stay will depend on your travel dates and the hotel you choose.
Again, this depends on the hotel you choose but pet-friendly rooms usually include a dog bed, dog blanket and dog treats.
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Address: St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery, New St, Lymington, SO41 9BH
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