We stayed in this B&B during the late-May bank holiday weekend for two nights. It was my partner's birthday treat, a weekend in the New Forest and a visit to the Go Ape! aerial course at Moors Vallery country park.
We chose this B&B partly because of its location, partly because of the Mill House building, but mainly because they were the only establishment that would allow us to stay for just two nights over a Bank Holiday weekend (I was due to be at work on the Bank Holiday Monday).
The Mill House itself is in the perfect location, the first building you come to as you enter the village of Beaulieu from the east. From the front , you can see the Beaulieu lake, around which stretches the village. From the back, there is a patio and the ever-changing view of the tidal Beaulieu River.
Our room, number 1 (of three) was a double with a view of the river. Within the room, there is an ensuite toilet and bath, with a handheld shower connected to the bath taps. The room contained a pile of leaflets for local attractions, some of which included money-off vouchers.
The service is very personal and attentive, which is where the 'unusal experience' part of my subject comes from. All guests have breakfast together, on the outdoor patio when the weather is good and in the dining room when it's not. There is also a communal living room with a TV and stereo, which guests can use whenever they like. The owners, Harriet and John, are happy to make you hot drinks whenever you like, as there are no drink facilities in rooms. They are also happy for you to use the dining room or patio to eat your evening meals.
The house and rooms contain personal items (the walk-in wardrobe in our room was full of their clothes) so this B&B isn't for those who want to shut themselves away from everyone else. It is, however, perfect for those who don't mind being sociable, particularly during breakfast and sharing the house with the owners and other guests. There are no locks on the doors or TVs or drink-making faciltiies in the rooms, but if you want truly personal, good old-fashioned hospitality in an amazing building in a wonderful location, the Mill House in Beaulieu is the one for you!
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