The New Forest in Hampshire was once a Royal Hunting ground. Today the New Forest covers 144 square miles and is soon to be classified as the New Forest National Park.
1. The Shoe Inn (Plaitford/Hotels in Plaitford)
This 15th century Coaching Inn just on the edge of the New Forest has been welcoming hungry travellers ever since 1430 and is steeped in history. Today it it is a family run freehouse with an elegant rustic interior and a pretty terrace garden. Th...