Burley Manor

I recently attended a wedding at Burley Manor and had a truly lovely experience. The venue is absolutely stunning—set in beautiful surroundings that create the perfect backdrop for a special day. The food was excellent, and the atmosphere throughout the event was warm and relaxed. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, especially Owen, who really stood out for his friendlies and attentiveness. Everything on the day itself ran smoothly, and you could tell a lot of care had gone into making it all feel seamless. A couple of small pointers: during the setup the day before, there didn’t seem to be any managerial presence, which didn’t feel entirely fair on the other staff left to coordinate things. Also, the bridal suite could benefit from a few more practical touches—like some proper hanging space for dresses and outfits. That said, these were minor issues in what was otherwise a beautiful and memorable event. Burley Manor is a fantastic setting for a wedding, and I’d absolutely recommend it to anyone planning a celebration in the area.

Spent a week here in August with my partner and dog. The Manor is lovely inside and out, though we found the room a little dated. The floorboards were creaky and we could hear noise from outside and the corridor. The bed was big and comfy, the other furniture like armchairs seemed quite old (and not very comfy). The walls would benefit from some tlc and paint. The bathroom was nice, a bright pink colour which I liked, shower was nice with a waterfall head. The view from the room was a bit limited but nice nonetheless, we could see out towards the pool, and over the park area where we saw deer a few times. Staff were helpful and approachable. Our first night the fire alarm went off at 4am, which really sucked after a long day driving, I had kind of hoped we would be given a drink voucher or something in the morning but no such apology. The car park had limited space and we struggled to find a spot when we first arrived because there was an event on (we didnt know about that beforehand). The grounds were nicely kept and enjoyed by us and the dog. The pool was nice but I think calling it a "wellness pool" is a cop out to not invest in heating it. And the stairs at both ends seem like a hazard as they're hanging on barely. If you're brave enough to dip into the chilly water its quite a relaxing spot, and I enjoyed watching planes coming in and out of Hurn. We didnt eat in the hotel restaurant (not many vegan options) but experienced the wasps that other reviews have mentioned because our room was above the conservatory. As i said, we went with the dog (£15 per night pet fee) we did get a welcome pack with some treats, water bowl, extra towel, toy, and two poo bags (generous) The local area had a few nice things to do; in Burley a handful of independent shops. Plenty of nice walks around the new forest. Opposite the hotel is a big field where we saw deer a few times.

Overall we had a great stay at Burley Manor!! The location is absolutely perfect to explore the New Forest whilst being in a relaxing and peaceful environment (especially with the deer so close). We were in a garden suite which was a little smaller/more tired than the website photo, but was still very nice, and lovely to have the access straight onto the lawn/pool area. The weather was great while we were there so the pool was amazing to use with nice loungers and deckchairs too! We ate at the restaurant for dinner which was really nice, and breakfast (I would recommend trying to eat not in the conservatory because the wasps were terrible). The service was all super friendly as well!