The Shoe Inn
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WiFi availableFree ParkingHeatingHikingCyclingBarAll 18 facilities +
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Guest scores & sentiment
From 77 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-20
Guests appreciate the excellent location, good value, clean rooms, and friendly staff. However, busy road noise, small room sizes, and ongoing renovations with intermittent dining options are common drawbacks.
Dimension scores · cross-source
Value8.2
Cleanliness8.2
Rooms8.0
Location7.5
Service7.3
Facilities7.2
Surroundings7.0
＋ PraisedGood value for money · Friendly and helpful staff · Clean and comfortable rooms · Pet-friendly
－ ComplaintsRoad noise · Dated facilities or under renovation · Limited dining options · Poor soundproofing
KEYSuitable for travelers visiting the New Forest or passing through. Request rear-facing rooms, avoid renovation periods, and confirm dining availability in advance.
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Facilities · 18
All facilities & services listed by the hotel (aggregated across sources).
WiFi availableFree ParkingHeatingHikingCyclingBarFax/photocopyingGames roomParkingPets allowedTerraceFree WiFiGolf coursePrivate parkingBoard games/puzzlesRestaurantNon-smoking throughoutMeeting/banquet facilities
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Nearby & map
DiningSights
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Hartnett Holder & Co
Italian
£££
Lime Wood Hotel, an impressive light stone mansion in the heart of the New Forest, is the home for this lovely restaurant which looks out onto the property's extensive gardens. Take a seat in the glass-roofed bar and kick things off with a cocktail from their extensive list. The rustic cooking leans heavily into the ingredient-led ethos of Italian cuisine, with both Angela Harnett and Luke Holder (who is more often the one in the kitchen) bringing their considerable experience to proceedings.
12.9km
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Greyhound on the Test
British Contemporary
££
The picturesque town of Stockbridge plays host to this striking mustard-coloured pub with low beams, elegant décor and a wood-burning stove. The chatty team deliver appealing modern British dishes crafted from local produce. Homely bedrooms and a mile of River Test fishing rights complete the picture.
17.6km
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