Looking for a Mothers Day lunch in the New Forest? The Bell Inn in Bramshaw is the only way to spend Mothers Day this year: it’s a fact.

If you’re looking for some inspiration on how to make Mothers Day extra special this year, The Bell Inn’s Mothers Day lunch is the way to do it. The Bell Inn’s head chef, Scott Foy, is preparing a traditional Sunday lunch on Sunday 18th March especially for the occasion. This is no ordinary Sunday lunch. Served in The Bell Inn’s contemporary two AA rosette restaurant, our property dates back to 1782 and is steeped in character and tradition. There’s no better way for generations of your family to get together in surroundings you will all feel at home in, not to mention the culinary delights in store for you all.

There won’t be another Mothers Day lunch in Hampshire quite like it. While it will be a treat for you all, each mother will receive a small Mothers Day gift from us if you book in advance. You could make your Mum feel even more special by making a weekend of it and staying in our charming and intimate hotel. Snug rooms are available for just £45 per person, per night for bed and breakfast. With the delights of the New Forest National Park surrounding The Bell Inn, there are walks and sports to suit families with all tastes. You could even send Dad off for a round of golf at the adjacent Bramshaw Golf Club while you take Mum shopping in some of the New Forest’s village boutiques. Round off the weekend with a Mothers Day lunch in the New Forest, courtesy of The Bell Inn, and everyone is sure to be more than happy.

Book your Mothers Day lunch at The Bell Inn now by calling us on 023 8081 2214. A Mothers Day spent in the New Forest is the perfect way to make Mums feel special and we can promise that this is one Mother’s Day lunch in Hampshire that your Mum won’t forget.

Wedding parties looking for intimate and postcard perfect wedding venues in the New Forest should look no further than The Bell Inn’s Wedding Bells Wedding Fayre this month.

The New Forest provides an idyllic backdrop for any wedding, with wide open spaces, charming villages and horses roaming free. An iconic and romantic destination for a wedding, the New Forest is also less than two hours away from London by rail or road.

To get you in the mood for your big day, The Bell Inn is hosting a wedding fayre on 19th February 2012 from 12pm until 4pm. A New Forest Wedding Fayre that promises to be both stimulating and practical, guests will have the opportunity to meet with hand-picked wedding suppliers, as well as The Bell Inn’s dedicated wedding planner, to help you plan a distinguished and bespoke wedding day.

Whether you’re looking for wedding venues in Hampshire, or more specifically at wedding venues in the New Forest, The Bell Inn will be sure to win you over. With a reputation of hosting memorable weddings that wedding parties have talked about for months afterwards, this New Forest wedding fayre will also highlight The Bell Inn’s unrivalled appeal.

The 27-room, eighteenth century hotel can be hired exclusively by the wedding party for the occasion. Located in the tranquil hamlet of Bramshaw, The Bell Inn’s period features and contemporary style will add both elegance and comfort to your big day: characteristics that can be hard to capture under one roof at other wedding venues in Hampshire. With enough space to accommodate a modest wedding party in the commodious suites on-site, the bride, groom and guests can relax in their own corner of the New Forest for the momentous occasion. Complete with a traditional bar and restaurant space, neither you nor your guests will want anything more.

Wedding venues in the New Forest don’t get much more welcoming, romantic or charming than The Bell Inn. Come along and see for yourself at the New Forest wedding fayre of the year at The Bell Inn.

Offering the privileged opportunity to have the exclusive use of The Bell Inn and its 27 en suite bedrooms, golfing parties taking advantage of The Bell Inn’s corporate golf package will also play three rounds of golf on the three 18-hole championship golf courses barely a stone’s throw from the hotel. Golfers of all abilities will enjoy Bramshaw Golf Club’s two 18-hole courses: the Manor and the Forest. Found just across the car park from The Bell Inn, Bramshaw Golf Club is Hampshire’s longest-running golf club, having been founded in 1880. While the Manor Course is a mature, slightly oscillating parkland course, the Forest Course is found in rolling heathland with plenty of nooks and crannies to add to the challenge. Just ten minutes away from The Bell Inn is the perfectly formed Dunwood Manor Golf Club. The club’s 18-hole course enjoys demanding holes that make the most of the changes in elevation and the mature woodland setting. Those who want to add an extra dimension to their corporate golfing breaks also have the option to book golf pro tutorials too.

While there’s no doubt that this New Forest corporate golf package is ideal for keen golfing groups, The Bell Inn is a New Forest hotel that provides the perfect respite after days out on the course. Dating back to 1782, The Bell Inn’s period features, contemporary style and impeccable food and drink offerings make it the ideal base for any New Forest visit. The Bell Inn’s ‘Group Golf, Exclusive Use New Forest Break’ is a bespoke programme for corporate golfing breaks. The stay includes exclusive use of the perfectly positioned New Forest hotel, a round of golf on each of the three golf courses and two nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast. Dinner is no mediocre affair either. With a tailor made, three course Golfer’s Menu (available on request) served in The Bell Inn’s two AA Rosette restaurant on both nights, plus half a bottle of wine per person on the first night, golfing groups are in for a real treat throughout their time both on and off the golf courses. Starting at just £249.95 per person (based on 20 guests staying), The Bell Inn’s ‘Group Golf, Exclusive Use New Forest Break’ offers impeccable value for money too.

Smaller groups need not miss out on The Bell Inn’s golf packages either. The New Forest hotel also offers Golf Specials for smaller groups, which include a night’s stay with dinner, bed and breakfast, and 27 holes of golf from just £90 per person.

Whether you’re a golf pro or an eager beginner, The Bell Inn proffers the ideal spot for any golfing holiday. All offers are subject to availability – so get in quick and book your New Forest golf holiday by calling the team at The Bell Inn on 023 8081 2214 now.

Stick to your keep fit resolutions this January and use The Bell Inn as the perfect launch-pad for cycling breaks in the New Forest.

January is usually the month of post-festivity humdrum when you daren’t take a mini-break for fear of breaking those New Year’s resolutions you’re so intent on keeping. We’re pleased to inform you that this doesn’t have to be the case! The New Forest has a network of more than 100 miles of off-road cycle routes, making it the ideal destination to both keep fit and get away from it all. With several cycling routes starting in the direct vicinity of The Bell Inn, we rival other New Forest hotels as being one of the best spots to take a cycling holiday.

Whether you’re already a keen cyclist or eager to give it a go, the approved cycling routes in the New Forest range from 3 to 21 miles in length and follow well defined tracks, disused railway lines and minor roads, so cycling breaks in the New Forest can suit all abilities. You’re also more than likely to encounter some of the ponies, donkeys and cattle that roam freely in the New Forest – they’re part of what makes our part of the world so distinguishable. If you don’t want to bring your own bikes, you’ll find plenty of cycle hire shops across the New Forest to help you out. Cycling is just one of many New Forest outdoor activities available – other activities include golf, canoeing and horse-riding.

Whichever of the New Forest’s outdoor activities you decide to undertake, one thing is certain: The Bell Inn is the quintessential place to relax and unwind after a day of exploring. Award winning cuisine, warm and attentive service and snug bedrooms are what guests really look for in New Forest hotels on a trip like this, and you can look forward to all of this and plenty more when you come to visit The Bell Inn. If your New Year’s resolutions allow, a drink in our bar after enjoying a traditional meal and home-made pudding is an absolute must. The Bell Inn has been a celebrated free house for more than 200 years and to this day offers a tantalising selection of real ales and West Country ciders. You’ll deserve it after active days out and about!

Cycling breaks in the New Forest don’t come much better than those that begin and end in The Bell Inn. Our rooms start at just £45 per person, per night, including bed and breakfast. To make a booking at The Bell Inn, call us on 023 8081 2214 or make your reservation online.

Briscoe’s raises the bar for New Forest restaurants with an evening of game and paired wines.

The preparations for our seasonal game dinner next Friday 20th January 2012 are in full swing and we can’t wait for you to join us. Our exclusive game menu for the evening is filled with locally produced flavours such as chestnuts, quince and burnt orange syrup that we just love at this time of year. The meat comes in the form of a game lover’s paradise and includes a variety of game sourced from our family estate, including pheasant, partridge and venison. The menu has been carefully crafted by our resident 2 AA Rosette chef Scott Foy, while each course will be served with the perfect wines to match, specially chosen by our sommelier. Served in Briscoe’s at The Bell Inn, one of the most highly regarded New Forest restaurants; this is an evening we promise you won’t forget in a hurry. So if you’re looking for food-filled New Forest experiences for your stay in the area this month, you’ve found it at the Briscoe’s game dinner.

The Bell Inn dates back to 1782 and is now an intimate, 27 room hotel complete with Briscoe’s fine dining restaurant. We’re proud that food critics and customers who return again and again have firmly placed Briscoe’s as one of the best New Forest restaurants and one of the most highly regarded in the south of England, helping us to retain our two AA Rosette status since 2008. Our seasonal game dinner this month is just the latest of our captivating culinary creations and the tried and tested way to banish those January blues and enjoy the best of the season’s flavours.

The game dinner is decidedly shaping up to be a real treat for all involved and looks set to have other New Forest restaurants quaking in their boots. It’s great value too: canapés followed by four courses with paired wines costs just £49.95 per person. We’d love you to come along and join us! Remember that our special menus are extremely popular and booking is essential – just call our reception team on 02380 812 214 to make your reservation. You’ll be seated promptly at 19:45 when the meal begins; or come along earlier and enjoy a drink in our traditional bar – we always find it’s the perfect antidote to the chill in the January air. Better still, make a proper evening of it and stay overnight at The Bell Inn – our game dinner is unrivalled in the realms of New Forest experiences and we already know you won’t want to leave after an evening of hearty game, wines and general merrymaking.

Why not take a romantic Valentines break in the New Forest?

Why not treat that special someone to a romantic break in a beautiful destination in the heart of the British countryside with a Valentines break in the New Forest. The perfect place to kick back, relax and enjoy some quality couple time. Love certainly will be all around.

With stunning scenery from lush forests to picturesque coastlines the New Forest is the perfect romantic destination. With excellent transport links from London by car or rail, you’ll be enjoying some well-deserved quality me and you time, in no time!

The Bell Inn is here to give every couple that perfect Valentines break in the New Forest. This quaint, cosy 27 bedroom hotel nestled in the heart of the New Forest is the quintessential couples retreat. Curl up in front of a roaring log fire together or take a walk in some of the UK’s most beautiful countryside. This UK Valentines Break will be truly unforgettable.

Let the staff at The Bell Inn cater to your every need so you can get back to what’s important- romance! Why not wine and dine your partner in style at Briscoe’s Restaurant at The Bell Inn. This two AA star restaurant will take you to culinary heaven and back with their gorgeous menu of locally sourced food and carefully selected wine. What could be more perfect than gazing lovingly into your other half’s eyes under the gentle flicker of candlelight in a wonderfully romantic hotel set in a stunning destination.

If gazing into each other’s eyes just isn’t enough then there is plenty to see and do during your Valentines break in the New Forest. The Bell Inn boasts three stunning 18-hole golf courses in very close proximity for the keen putters out there. If golfing isn’t your thing then why not take a romantic ride on horseback through magnificent landscape and really get back to one with nature. There are plenty of things to see and do during your romantic escape to the New Forest.

Show that someone special just how much you really do care with a Valentines break in the New Forest. Go on, you know they deserve it.

What could be a more idyllic setting to say those ever so precious vows to that someone special than in a New Forest Wedding Venue. Tie the knot in true style and give your guests a special treat with a wedding that will be truly unforgettable in a great New Forest Hotel. With gorgeous scenery, stunning coastlines and fantastic transport links only paradise could compare.

The Bell Inn is here to offer you that magical day without a stressed bride in sight! Let them take the weight off your shoulders and help to plan your big day to exactly how you want it. With bespoke wedding packages to suit every couple. This wedding venue in Hampshire is one not to pass up. Their dedicated wedding planner will help you with every step to make that special day is extra special.

This quaint historic Inn dates back to 1782 and is the perfect cosy romantic destination to marry your betrothed. You and your guests can enjoy exclusive use of this fabulous venue and all 27 lovely bedrooms to make your wedding even more intimate. You and your guests will appreciate a cosy, thoughtful setting surrounded by loved ones and revel in the fantastic atmosphere without a stranger in sight. With a license for civil ceremonies too make it a momentous occasion in this great New Forest Hotel.

Not only is this venue utterly gorgeous, let the staff at The Bell Inn take you to culinary heaven too. Briscoes Restaurant at The Bell Inn has two AA star approval and a dedicated and professional team under head chef Scott Foy. Make your wedding truly bespoke by spoiling your guests with fantastic food and wine carefully decided by you and the team. With the hotel’s trained sommelier to top the bill, your wedding breakfast will be a memorable meal in itself.

When the big day comes let the friendly and professional staff run your wedding to perfection. The Bell Inn mean business when it comes to weddings and they want to make every couples happiest day, one to tell the grand kids. This wedding venue in Hampshire is the perfect place to say ‘I do’.

Relax and enjoy a  New Forest christmas breaks

Hear those sleigh bells jingling with a  New Forest Christmas Breaks. Forget slaving over a hot stove to get the Christmas dinner on the table, instead kick back, relax and enjoy. Make this Christmas one to remember with a fun filled festive break in a New Forest Hotel.

The Bell Inn is here to take away the stress of this magical time of year so you can enjoy the more important things in life like spending quality time with loved ones. Set in the idyllic surrounding of the beautiful New Forest, this quaint and cosy hotel is the perfect setting for a  New Forest Christmas Breaks. Curl up with a glass of your favourite tipple in front of a roaring log fire and let the friendly staff at The Bell Inn make your Christmas truly unforgettable.

With a superb Christmas package of a 3 night stay in this lovely 27 bedroom hotel, you’ll feel as though you are in your home away from home at The Bell Inn. Arrive Christmas eve and enjoy a champagne and canapé reception with carol singers to get you in the spirit of the festive cheer. Let The Bell Inn spoil you rotten right the way from Christmas Eve through to Boxing Day. With delicious and wholesome seasonal food to enjoy and plenty of drinking to be indulged you’re sure to want to stay through to New Year.

While staying at this fabulous New Forest Hotel, why not check out what your Christmas break in Hampshire has to offer. Take a walk in the stunning and picturesque scenery of the New Forest where you can marvel in the great British countryside and explore the array of local wildlife. Or if curling up in a comfy chair with a good book is more your thing then you can do just that.

With easy transport links by road or rail from London, why not take let The Bell Inn make your Christmas amazingly stress free and easy. Relish in every moment of the Christmas spirit and give your loved ones the treat they deserve. The best gift we can give at Christmas is time together.

Why not see in the New Year in superb style with a celebration at The Bell Inn too. With a Casino Royal party, it will be a New Year to remember and the perfect start to 2012. Why not start the year exactly how you mean to go on with joy and cheer and a New Forest break.

Briscoes restaurant based inside The Bell Inn Hotel is one of the best New Forest restaurants.

Food is the way to everyone’s heart and what better way to soothe the soul than with a meal in a New Forest Restaurant. A quaint yet luxurious hotel set in the heart of the New Forest; The Bell Inn is the perfect place to sample fine dining at its best.

A meal at Briscoe’s at The Bell Inn is a sure fire way to take your taste buds to heaven and back. Sample the culinary delights of this 2 AA Rosette restaurant in this fabulous New Forest Hotel. With game from The Bell Inn’s very own estate, fish caught from the nearby coast and locally sourced vegetables and herbs, Head Chef Scott Foy wants to offer diners a tasty and completely fresh delight. A fantastic wine selection carefully chosen by the Bell Inn’s own sommelier compliments the amazing food served in one of the best New Forest restaurants.

Whether it’s a formal affair or an intimate group of friends wanting to celebrate together, The Bell Inn can cater for everyone. With a fantastic private dining menu why not enjoy that special occasion in style in one of The Bell Inn’s gorgeous function rooms.

Boasting 27 bedrooms, why not make a weekend out of your fantastic dining experience at The Bell Inn. Relax and unwind in this superb hotel nestled in the heart of the stunning New Forest. With plenty to do from exquisite walks in countryside to a refreshing round of golf at one of the nearby courses you’re sure to be talking about your amazing stay in this New Forest Hotel for a long time to come.

A romantic liaison under candle light or a birthday bash with your nearest and dearest, the delicious food at The Bell Inn is bound to put the icing on the cake to an already wonderful time in the New Forest. Within easy reach by motorway or train, make it a dining experience to remember in a gorgeous New Forest Restaurant.

Great things to do in the New Forest, there is something for everyone.

There are many great things to do in the New Forest like experience a hike through the tranquil world of a lush forest or breathe in the salty yet invigorating seaside fresh air while cycling along the seafront. Whatever and however you prefer to spend your time, make it time well spent in the New Forest.

With a quaint yet luxurious hotel as your sanctuary, The Bell Inn, Bramshaw is the perfect place to unwind and relax after experiencing all the many things to do in the New Forest. With 27 cosy bedrooms and an exquisite range of food and drink, The Bell Inn is the place to stay during an action packed adventure of things to do in the New Forest.

What better way to spend the day than with a refreshing round of golf. The Bell Inn boasts 3 stunning 18-hole courses in close proximity to the hotel. Set in the idyllic and beautiful New Forest, these stunning courses will make for the perfect golfing weekend.

If golfing isn’t your thing then why not get at one with nature and experience the New Forest on horseback. Saddle up and explore the delights and wonders of the great British countryside. If you are a novice or an experienced rider, there are many equestrian centres nestled throughout the New Forest open to all abilities. Feel the wind in your hair as you stroll on a gentle giant through this magical setting. It’s an experience not to be missed.

For the budding cyclist in you why not take in the abundance of wildlife with a gentle bike ride on one of the many cycling routes that wind through the glorious New Forest landscape. If you are bringing your own bike for a few days of adventurous rides or simply want to hire one for an afternoon, the New Forest has something for everyone.

If you prefer your feet firmly on the ground then why not take a hike! The New Forest is a jewel in England’s crown of beautiful landscapes and what better way to explore and get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life than walking. Explore the remote corners of the New Forest with 146 miles of footpaths that wind through the expanse of the forest and along the magnificent coastline.

All that adventure and excitement will leave you feeling a little thirsty so why not visit one of Britain’s best real ale breweries. Ringwood Brewery takes pride in its use of locally harvested barley and spring water from the River Avon. Sample their fabulous cask ales after a fascinating brewery tour.

If its action packed adventure or a relaxing break away there are many things to do in the New Forest at any time of year.