Stanwell House undergoes multi-million-pound revamp

Stanwell House, a privately owned boutique hotel situated in Lymington, is moving forward with its “extensive” multi-million-pound revamp project to transform the New Forest venue ahead of plans to open to the public this winter. Featuring an “upmarket” redesign, whilst retaining the Georgian style of the building, the newly refurbished hotel will reportedly provide a “refreshing, modern twist”. The Hampshire hotel’s transformation extends throughout its interior, with a complete redesign of all the bedrooms alongside brand-new, en-suite bathrooms comprising rich colours and high-end products. Additional spaces for dining and entertaining have also been reinvented, with the old bar transformed into a reception and the former bistro becoming home to a brand new bar space. Having also repurposed part of the kitchen to extend the area, the space has been “completely reimagined” and now seats up to 50 guests. The renovated settings now offer three unique dining experiences; guests can order off the fine dining menu at the brand-new restaurant specialising in seafood, unwind in the bar, serving gastro pub food, made with fresh, local ingredients, or have cocktails, Champagne and afternoon tea at the Orangery. Alongside the new facilities and updated décor, the boutique hotel will provide the town with various employment opportunities. Lance Bartlett, general manager of Stanwell House, said: “The refurbishment so far has been nothing less than meticulous in order to ensure our boutique hotel is of the highest standard. “Working with a Grade II listed building like Stanwell House requires striking the right balance between creating a contemporary environment, whilst also being sympathetic to its character and history.” He added: “In addition, we have taken time and care to ensure that our plans are in keeping with the Georgian style of the building, as well as working with the local authority to obtain the necessary planning permission. We aim to not only improve the aesthetics of our hotel, but also widen our offerings to include welcome additions such as our new bar and events space. “Ultimately, our main objective is to create a charming, welcoming and family-friendly space for locals and visitors alike to enjoy. Whilst our renovations are still on-going, we are excited to be able to share some of the amazing progress to give the general public a feel of what’s to come.”