Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire: England’s Bucolic Countryside Escape
Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire is England’s bucolic countryside escape, located about an hour southwest of London in an 18th-century Georgian-style manor. A Forbes Travel Guide Verified Luxury property, this 133-room estate offers a wealth of activities: boating on the Basingstoke Canal, horseback riding, falconry lessons, and croquet on the lawn. The onsite spa is housed in the 18th-century stable block, and Sharkie's Reef — an indoor family-friendly pool designed by a Disney sculptor — features a 13-foot waterslide. With a resident Labrador, Oliver Beckington, and the Kids For All Seasons program, Four Seasons Hampshire is a perfect family escape.
馃弲 Our Inspector's Highlights
Basingstoke Canal Boat & Falconry
Morning on the canal aboard the hotel’s custom-built boat. Afternoon horseback riding, fishing, falconry lessons, or croquet on the lawn.
Spa in 18th-Century Stable Block
Onsite spa located inside the hotel’s 18th-century stable block. Cozy up to the Library's crackling fireplace overlooking the Hampshire hills.
Sharkie's Reef: Indoor Family Pool
Designed by Disney and Warner Brothers sculptor Justin Pook. 13-foot waterslide, bubble jets, and a rotating umbrella fountain.
Kids For All Seasons Program
Complimentary service running every Saturday and Sunday, plus school breaks. Games, crafts, kite-flying, treasure hunts, and stable tours.
Resident Labrador: Oliver Beckington
Pet-friendly hotel with an adorable black Labrador, Oliver Beckington, serving as the resident top dog.
馃悤 Resident Labrador: Oliver Beckington
Fear not about leaving your precious pooch at home — not only is Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire pet-friendly, but an adorable black Labrador, Oliver Beckington, serves as the resident top dog. A warm, furry welcome awaits.
馃憫 Royal Suite: 2,420 sq ft Family-Friendly Luxury
For a truly spectacular stay, reserve the Royal Suite. Ideal for families, this recently redesigned two-bedroom suite covers an enormous 2,420 square feet and includes two king beds, a fully-furnished living room with contemporary artwork, a dining room (hosting up to eight people), two full marble bathrooms, and a large private terrace with cast-iron fire pits offering views over the estate.
馃泴 Rooms: 133 Guest Rooms, Including 22 Suites
The Four-Star hotel is home to 133 guest rooms, including 22 suites, all of different shapes and sizes. Standard guest rooms vary from the Mews Room to the Grand Manor Room, all incorporating king beds, quintessentially English furnishings, well-defined seating and working areas, and fine estate views. The beds — Sealy Beds — are specially and exclusively designed to offer the ultimate in comfort and support. Bath products are renowned British beauty brand Asprey, ensuring an incredibly luxurious bath-time experience.
馃嵔️ Culinary Excellence: Wild Carrot, Caf茅 Sant茅 & Library Afternoon Tea
- 馃嵔️ Wild Carrot – Flagship restaurant. Hampshire Breakfast Buffet (baked goods, fruit, eggs, back bacon, port sausage). Seasonal candlelit dinner: pea and mint soup, white asparagus risotto, poached turbot, Himalayan salt dry-aged ribeye.
- 馃 Caf茅 Sant茅 – Light lunches (salads, soups, pastas, tempuras) in a glass-sided setting beside the spa. Herbal teas, coffee, power drinks, juices.
- 馃嵃 The Library – Afternoon tea of finger sandwiches, homemade pastries, freshly baked scones with jam and clotted cream. Jubilee Brew (Ceylon and black tea) is the finest cuppa in Hampshire.
馃尣 Highwire Adventure: Tree-Top Challenge & Zip Line
Thrill seekers can enjoy the Highwire Adventure, the tree-top challenge for adults and children alike, which includes a high and low rope course, an exhilarating zip line, and the 'Power Fan' — the ultimate free-fall experience.
馃尶 17th-Century Walled Garden & Spa
As well as being surrounded by a vast estate, Four Seasons is also home to a perfectly manicured walled garden dating back to the 17th century — a very English form of Zen. The onsite spa is located inside the hotel’s 18th-century stable block.
馃搷 Dogmersfield, Hampshire — 1 Hour from London
Located in the Hampshire countryside, the hotel is approximately 1 hour from London. The nearest train station is Fleet, which connects to London Waterloo and Clapham Junction. A limousine service is available for transport around the Home Counties.
馃摓 TEL: +44 1252 853000 / 800-819-5053
✈️ Arrival: Approximately 1 hour from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) by car.
All inspector’s highlights, verified luxury status, and hotel details are sourced from Forbes Travel Guide. The original page includes exclusive editorial insights and verified distinctions.
Why Four Seasons Hampshire is the Ultimate Family-Friendly Country Escape
Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire offers a rare combination: an 18th-century Georgian manor with a 13-foot waterslide (Sharkie's Reef), a resident Labrador, and a Kids For All Seasons program. The Royal Suite's 2,420 square feet and private terrace with fire pits are perfect for families. The Highwire Adventure — zip line and free-fall — adds excitement for older kids. And the dining — from Wild Carrot's Hampshire Breakfast Buffet to Library afternoon tea — is exceptional. As a Forbes Travel Guide Verified Luxury property, Four Seasons Hampshire delivers an experience that is both active and relaxing — a true bucolic escape.
Whether you're swimming in Sharkie's Reef, petting Oliver Beckington, or enjoying afternoon tea in the Library, this hotel offers an unforgettable immersion into the charm of the English countryside.
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