The White Horse Hotel, Romsey, Hampshire - The Coaching Inn Group, Romsey, New Forest

The hotel's restaurant holds a Double AA Rosette award and was named Sustainable Restaurant of the Year 2015. The menu focuses on seasonal local produce, with options such as set menus and tasting experiences. The bar stocks a range of real ales, an extensive wine list, and a diverse selection of malt whiskies, plus afternoon tea is available daily.

Guest rooms are individually decorated and themed after racehorses, with some retaining original period features from the Grade II listed building. Superior and deluxe double rooms include mezzanine layouts, and suites offer separate living areas with views over the courtyard. The hotel also provides dog-friendly rooms with extras such as a dog bowl, mat, and treat.

The White Horse sits a few metres from Romsey Abbey in the town centre, with boutique shops and restaurants within half a mile. New Forest National Park is a 10-minute drive away, and the River Test offers fishing just one mile from the hotel. Local walks include a route past the old signal box, and the hotel provides maps for riverside dog walks.

The hotel is a 14th-century coaching inn with a Georgian facade and is a Grade II listed building. The Tudor lounge provides a relaxed space for coffee or drinks, and a booklet in each room details the origins of this historic coaching inn. The property features winding corridors, a handsome staircase, and original period features throughout.

The hotel hosts weddings and special events in dedicated spaces such as the Romsey Suite with a mezzanine bar. Business facilities include a business centre, meeting/banquet rooms, and 24-hour front desk with concierge service. Dogs are welcome with no size restrictions, and the hotel also offers luggage storage, express check-in/check-out, and daily housekeeping.

Dining: Double AA Rosette award + Sustainable Restaurant of the Year 2015

Rooms: Racehorse-themed individually decorated rooms with period features

History: 14th-century Grade II listed coaching inn with Tudor lounge

Location: Steps from Romsey Abbey, 10 mins to New Forest

Pet-Friendly: Dog-friendly rooms with bowl, mat, and treat

Events: Romsey Suite with mezzanine bar for weddings & parties