Two New Forest hotels have triumphed at The Beautiful South Awards 2024.

Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa in Brockenhurst and The Montagu Arms in Beaulieu, both owned by Greenclose Hotels, garnered two golds and a silver award at the ceremony held on December 10 at The Grand Brighton.

Careys Manor, an 18th-century establishment, bagged gold in the categories of Large Hotel of the Year and Spa & Wellbeing Experience of the Year.

The awards recognised its Wellbeing Spa Day, which provides guests access to the SenSpa Hydrotherapy and Health Club facilities, in addition to a 30-minute massage or facial, and a two-course meal at the hotel's Zen Garden restaurant.

With 75 bedrooms and suites, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa also offers a Digital Detox break for guests seeking a peaceful, phone-free retreat.

Steve Woodrow, general manager at Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa said: "We are absolutely delighted to receive Gold at the Beautiful South Awards. This is fantastic recognition for our wonderful team who provide our guests with the highest standards of service and warm hospitality daily, here in the wonderful New Forest National Park."

Lina Lotto, spa director said: "We’re honoured to have received Gold at the Beautiful South Awards. We’re thrilled with our achievement and are committed to offering our spa guests the best beauty and wellbeing treatments using only the highest quality products and best practitioners."

Andrew Berridge, general manager at The Montagu Arms said: "We are thrilled with the results from the awards last night. It’s all down to the hard work and dedication of the entire team, and I’m incredibly proud of what we have achieved."

Meanwhile, the sister hotel, The Montagu Arms, received a silver award for Small Hotel of the Year.

This Grade-II listed country house features 33 bedrooms and suites, providing a blend of comfort and sophistication for various types of visitors, including families and pets.

The Beautiful South Awards honour excellence in the tourism sector, with winners determined by an independent panel of industry authorities and specialists.