Hotel TerraVina Restaurant in New Forest

We arrived for lunch and weren’t sure which way to enter the restaurant. There is a front door but no sign or anything intimating it was the main entrance or whether it was the door for the hotel or the restaurant or both; so we opted for the side gate but still weren’t sure if we were going the correct way. Still not sure whether we had entered the restaurant via the correct route we were seated quickly and my young daughter needed the bathroom: we went to the bathroom leaving my partner at the table and by the time we came back there were still no menus on the table. I did wonder if it was the start of things to come. However, thankfully, I was wrong. Everything after that was seamless. Service was good and food was great. My partner had the burger, I had eggs Benedict and my daughter had pizza. My only personal preference with the eggs Benedict would be to have a thick slice of ham, but as I say, that’s my personal preference. All the food was good quality. We liked the seating arrangements too; tables weren’t squeezed in and there was plenty of space between tables. We’ve already recommended this place to friends and family and will return ourselves in the area.

I used to love going to Spot in the Woods with friends. Food was amazing, but has changed since new owners have taken over. Its too expensive and not enough variation on vegan and vegetarian options. Its not the same anymore. Was such a lovely venue to go to after a walk for a drink and cake. sadly i dont think i will be going anymore

I just wanted to write a quick review to say how totally impressed I was with this gorgeous place. Totally dog friendly and such a relaxed atmosphere. The staff were very attentive and nothing was too much trouble. We will definitely be back with our dog to stay in one of the gorgeous shepherds huts that are within the grounds.

I've been going to Spot in the Woods since it was previously Hotel Terravina. Under the previous ownership the food was excellent, service and pricing spot on and was 'the place to go'. I went on Saturday lunchtime for the first time under the new ownership and was shocked at how disappointing it was. Firstly the restaurant was empty on a sunny weekend which i've never seen before!! The menu arrived and it is the strangest thing ever. Food options for lunch were a full "dinner size" plate or a "small plate" such as grilled asparagus which is more of a side. No simple lunch options other than pizza and a toasted sandwich priced at £14! I opted for the £14 sandwich which to be honest is horrific pricing. the food took a long to to arrive which for an empty restaurant wasn't inspiring. Sadly, from what WAS an amazing forest cafe, its changed to being overpriced and with a menu not really set up for a light lunch in the forest.

We placed our order, it took 3 attempts to get a lager from the menu for my husband, the first 2 weren’t available. We waited almost an hour for our main course , it wasn’t busy. My son in law ordered 2 small plates instead of a main, they were nice but tiny @ around £9 each. The pizzas were good but again, small. My grandson had the sausage patty which was very nice and I had the burger which was OK. We ordered 4 desserts, the triffle was lovely and the ice cream Sunday was nice but the Eton Mess was a joke, a couple or maybe 3 mini meringues, les than a whole strawberry and a lot of cream? Not an Eton mess and not worth £7.50? My daughter and son in law had eaten here pre Covid and loved it but this was very poor. It is a beautiful spot but I can’t remember the last time I had such a poor meal and terrible slow service, they seemed shocked when my daughter asked for the service charge to be removed and we said we wouldn’t return.

Been to venue before, but this was a pleasant surprise. Perhaps menu could contain some more "meat" based dishes but the standard of the food was good . The ambience has been improved and the staff were genuinely helpful and attentive. New menus soon, hopefully there'll be slightly wider range of food available. Come......... we think you'll like it.

I loved this cafe , always meet people here and have been several times in the last few weeks. BUT today has been a real turn off…very very sadly. I met a friend there, we had coffee and my friend just wanted toast . One slice of toast was duly delivered with butter and marmalade for one person . When we came to pay we questioned the bill. The toast was £6.00!! There was no apology but a very dismissive explanation that it was sour dough toast and hence the cost !! I could have bought at least three loaves and had change for the cost . I understand it has to be toasted and taken to the table but that is some incredible profit. To date the staff have always been exceptional, the service brilliant and the food good. But this is so so disappointing that I will have to think if I return. These were different staff to the usual . An apology and checking with someone over the price would have been better. Moral of the tale….DO NOT order toast !!!

Had a lovely meal and relaxing chat with a friend. The menu is full of vegitarian delights (a lot of Gluten free options to) and some meat options. The staff, particularly Fiona are lovely. The pizzas are huge. It's a dog friendly place to. All in all 5 stars from me

The food was nice but the pricing was not! My husband spent £4 on toast and received one thin slice cut in half with butter and no accompaniments, £4 for ONE sausage and £4 for two rashers of bacon. They food was tasty but we would have expected much better for the price we paid.

Haven’t been for a while since change of owners. Very pricey but service not that slick. They tried to give my husband some toast which had already been out to a table and rejected, been under the lamp for 10 minutes. At this price expect everything to be fresh and perfect. We were surprised chef not wearing apron. I appreciate the relaxed feel of the cafe but I think an apron is a basic hygiene requirement. We shall not be back for quite a while. Other cafes offer much better value and of similiar standard.

Having been here many times previously, I'm not sure what's happened to spot in the woods... Has it changed hands??? Prices are extortionate.... Breakfast 14 pounds!!! Had a tea, coffee and teacake as too expensive to eat. Drinks took ages to be served and by the time my expensive teacake at £4 arrived it was pretty much cold!! ! Mentioned it to the staff on paying but she just said sorry and wasn't too bothered. Such a shame as we loved this place for the location but it's criminal to charge these prices and you need to up your service too. Will not return.

first time we have visited this place, on arrival after being seated, waited at least 10 minutes for a coffee, ordered 2 breakfast which took 50minutes for a shrivelled up piece of bacon 2 hard poached eggs ect, and all this for a very expensive £14 pound each, and it was luke warm and very poorly cooked. the restaurant was half full with 5 members of staff working so no shortage of staff, having waited so long for our breakfast you would of thought an apology would of been in order but NO. when paying we complained but no interest was taken. so definitely will not be returning.

The setting is beautiful and the facilities fine. However, it is a very expensive place to go for a cup of tea and slice of cake. A pot of tea for three and one slice of cake was £12.75. It was all very nice, but we are not prepared to pay that price again when there are so many other venues in the New Forest that charge a fraction of the cost.

I’ve always loved going to Spot in the Wood but hadn’t looked at the menu before I arrived so I was very disappointed at the very small choice of dishes and how much they cost. The old menus had been stuck together to just show the drinks available which was confusing. We didn’t have desserts as they were £8 each and a piece of cake was £4.50. Unsurprisingly the restaurant wasn’t very busy. Sadly we won’t be going again. There are lots of nearby places that are just as nice but have a better menu choice at a more reasonable price.

I have just visited this cafe . Food was appalling . Small portion size ,I had mushrooms on toast for £12.00 I am still hungry . Brioche slice was the size of my palm ,not many mushrooms and a fried egg . Not good value ! Burgers that some ordered were salty on half the burger . One person left his . Others just ate it because they were hungry . We were a party of 11 and no one was happy with the size or over salting of food . The menu was very poor too. Very expensive mistake , we won’t return . I didn’t take a photo should of done you could see the size of my meal !!!

This for me is in easy walking distance which is awesome, as the food and atmosphere is superb. Great views across the Forest whilst enjoying 5-star food at reasonable prices. The staff are extremely friendly and welcoming, if you enjoy eating in an excellent Forest location would highly recommend.

Interesting choice of breakfast options from the' full English' to tasty sounding vegan choices. Generous portions, good coffee and fruit juices. Spacious seating for easy social distancing. Friendly service. We were resident in the Spot in the Woods hotel but noticed after 9am many visitors were non-resident which would seem a good indicator of a popular cafe.

Disappointed in the room,needs to be freshened up,carpet stained and smelt of damp. Breakfast was great and staff very friendly.unfortunately for us there were rather loud children in dining area so we opted to eat in quiet lounge for our second breakfast which staff were more than happy to do for us. Location is great and lots of walks on the doorstep.

Been here many many times and have always praised the food and service. I know the Coronavirus is a big worry for this and all hospitality but the service we had left a lot to be desired. My poached eggs arrived hard and went back to the kitchen. The replacements did have soft centres but were cold. I hadn't the heart to send them back again but not sure how can newly cooked eggs (or were they ? ) be cold when they were served up so quickly after the hard ones went back. The sourdough toast and the bacon were done to death. The existing chefs sadly are not a patch on the recently departed ones. And some of the staff ( not all of them ) need to be taught some of the basics of how to serve and then look after customers. And we brought friends here for the first time. They weren't impressed as the extra requested tartare sauce never came nor did a cappuccino.

We went here a few months ago and found the food (cottage pie) nice but the portions rather small for the price so thought we would give it another try. We selected the fish pie which came with spinach and once again found that the portion was on the small side. There was only a small amount of spinach and nothing else. At £10 it did seem on the pricey side for the size of portion. We thought that we would have some cake as on our previous visits there has been a lovely selection on the counter - plus we had room as we weren't full from the fish pie! There were three cakes - two flapjack style and one individual cake (muffin?). They certainly didn't entice us so we left. I wonder if cakes are off the menu now?The place was certainly busy for an early lunch on a Monday so perhaps they are aiming at lunches rather than coffee and cake eaters?

Overnight stay with brunch. Had a lovely stay here the room was excellent big comfortable bed, roll top bath plus shower. Large private terrace. Had delicious brunch bacon, poached eggs, avocado on sourdough toast. Staff really friendly. Will definitely be back

Brilliant place to visit for a superb relaxed meal in lovely surroundings. The building is interesting, the grounds gorgeous and everything was exactly as we hoped.

I had previously viewed the menu on line but was disappointed to find there was only a 'limited menu on a Monday and Tuesday... with no jacket potatoes'. My friends didn't see anything they fancied so we decided to leave and try Merritt's Coffee Lounge and had an enjoyable lunch. We have been regular visitors to Spot in the Woods and plan to return - but not on a Monday or Tuesday...

This venue was chosen as a lunch stop on an organised walk. What a great place. Welcoming, good service, great food and coffee, what more could you want. Oh and they let you keep your walking boots on! Can't wait to return.

Its OK but very expensive, not much choice of menu had to wait a while for food to arrive. Nice setting though in the forest

I am writing this review because even though I visited this place over a year ago and gave a good review I have been back here a few times since and it's the same thing, most of the staff are so miserable, nearly slamming food on table, and abruptly pulling away the empty plates, this is mainly the same couple of staff. The men who serve are polite so was the older lady, I even said to her when she took our order " oh what a change someone who happy and polite ", and the waitress who was stood at the service it's not a good look to be chewing on something, e.h.o would take a point of you, my daughter swears it was a wasp she was chewing on..

Lovely menu for breakfast and lunch. Staff always smiling and the food was good. Will happily go back there.

Very difficult to hear oneself speak when busy, the menu is inventive if a little expensive, a great shame both the eggs benedict, and eggs royale have been struck from the menu. Forage in Lyndhurst here we go.

The food is delicious, went for pumpkin soups, scones and waffles. The caffe is really nice decorated, plenty of seating. Nice view and plenty of parking.

Excellent service, good menu, value for money. Food cooked in the open kitchen cafe. Would have got a 5 but I don't like mushy peas with my fish and chips and would have appreciated knowing that beforehand.

After a lovely walk in the area through the nearby Enclosure we came across this delightful eaterie.It is spacious,dog friendly and with suitable flooring for muddy boots!

Went here after a walk in the woods nearby

This is a really nice kitchen cafe which can get very busy. In the week it’s not too bad, but weekends it can be packed, and if that’s the case it’s quite noisy. In the summer you can sit outside. Now, if you are hardy, you can sit on the veranda and use the provided blankets.

Sticky table. Dirty menu... I hope it was brown sauce!!

I chose this place for a birthday lunch with family. The choice was so limited that I was stuck with fish and chips. Not very special. The gardens were beautiful but the dining area was a nightmare of noise. It was a relief to get out. I wouldn’t go again but I must say it was extremely popular. Constantly busy and the service was fast and efficient.

We went for breakfast. The food and service was great and it's a lovely setting. The only thing we were disappointed by was that there aren't any decent woodland walks directly from there. We would still go again.

Food very good but what spoilt it for me was the smell of dog from the table next to us.Dogs are very welcome but l do not think dog owners are aware or bothered about the odour given off dogs which personally puts me off my food.

A hidden gem in New Forest great place for coffee/brunch/lunch. Excellent coffee and excellent friendly efficient service. Lovely sheltered terrace with cane furniture - highly recommend

Lovely and quiet, peaceful stay, good location. Nice restaurant/cafe serving meals until 4pm after that time you can always get a meal in local restaurants or they allow you to bring food in or get a takeaway

We stopped here for brunch on route to our holiday destination. The boys loved it so much we left early so we could brunch again on the way home. Lovely outside space, indoors is warm and inviting, staff were friendly. We really enjoyed our brunch in the woods!

Chose to meet friends here for lunch as a convenient midway point. Enjoyed the sunshine in the garden. Interesting selection of beers and ciders, as well as soft drinks, and everyone commented on the very good coffee. Two dishes were particularly favourably received, the ham egg and chips and the smoked salmon scrambled eggs, however the vegetarian wrap was heavy on wrap, and less on filling, and the batter element of the Fish and chips was significantly past a normal golden colour.....and appeared the same on other plates going past. Would come back though, and maybe choose different dishes! Prices reasonable for the quality and the proximity to the New Forest. Staff friendly and helpful.

Yes, small piece of sourdough and 3 field mushrooms with green chill - which was actually chilli oil. It was quite frankly tasteless. I had expected some chopped green chilli the menus was not clear.

We arrived early to check into the hotel so had lunch in the cafe whilst we were waiting. Very nice atmosphere and a good, wide menu and plenty of choice. My wife had the scotch egg and sausage roll salad and I had a grilled vegetable wrap. Mine was average to be honest but my wig Ed’s was delicious.

We all really loved our visit here. The food was fantastic. The setting is really lovely. Would definitely recommend for breakfast, coffee, cake or lunch.

I have visited Spot on many occasions with friends and family and it’s always been a lovely experience. However my last visit was disappointing to say the least; I was charged £8:50 for some hard, un-buttered dry toast, a small amount of avocado and some cold bacon. My friends meal was no better and also turned up cold and dry - the complaint wasn’t handled very well and they almost seemed surprised that we had such an issue! Such a shame as it’s in a beautiful location, however we will not be returning.

I had chips ,and fish finger sandwich , sat right in front watching them cook, I was very surprised to see no gloves on when picking up salmon. And they walking back from the back kitchen with toast in hands saw this at least 3 times No plate just holding it in hands very poor , l loved it here but seeing that will not be back shame

This has the potential to be lovely, however our experience was of a noisy cafe - seriously I could hardly hear my husband speaking next to me and there were empty tables.... I would hate to have been there at full capacity.

1st visit to here and the food was excellent and the coffee. Lovely little place. Will definitely recommend to anyone. Came for my birthday lunch with my family

We have been regulars but are starting to find it quite expensive. Don’t normally mind paying a little more but chef didn’t want to change scrambled eggs to poached when served with smoked salmon and avocado. Took some time to attract staff’s attention to order extra drinks. When you paying a premium I expect excellent service.

The food is superb, the interior design is lovely, the staff are great. I would happily recommend this café

Where do I start. This is the second time we have been here. The place was almost empty inside and yet it too a while for the 5 staff to notice us waiting to be seated, and seat us. I ordered drinks asap as needed to take a headache tablet and in the end I had to go to the bar and get the drinks as after 10 minutes waiting. And even then the order was wrong. I ordered the Ramesco hash and was disappointed bu the very vinegary artichoke, the blandness of the rest of the dish apart from a very strong taste of garlic. My colleagues has a bacon sandwich and a fish finger sandwich and they were ok apart from the crusts that were to hard.

We just love the location food and service. They have got it all so right with the menu and a little shop as well. You can't go wrong for any occasion. Totally professional LOVE IT

This was our first visit for lunch with family and the all day menu provides a good selection for all tastes and is in a lovely setting. All in all it was good value, good quality and generous portions. In summary it was SPOT ON!

Busy and unfortunately quite noisy,acoustics difficult,not the place to go if you are not a dog lover as dogs are made extremely welcome at the tables.Pulled Pork Burger was very tasty and filling

The lunch was lovely but the staff really need to learn some customer service as there attitude was terrible when serving us and bringing our food to us. They could do with some proper training! Especially how to bring food to there customers . As it wasn't nice when they slammed down the plates on our table and no smile either. I understand it's busy but no excuse. Kind regards Kathryn

Dropped in here for lunch on the way to Devon. Liked it so much we dropped in again on the way back! Superb food

Again a full house , so a great place to meet and chat and pass the time of day in nice surroundings. The Menu has lost its touch slightly , not many appetite pleasing boards of dishes of the day , and sometimes too much oil to impress on some offerings from the menu . Just seems to have lost that quaint touch that was there .

Had to visit Banchory on the 24th may 2019.had time to get a coffee before my tome was up in car park so went into chatter Box ordered a lat'e,then asked for a rockie,2nice friendly girls serving.well that coffee and home made rockie was first class really enjoyed it

We're visiting family in the UK, and they brought us here as it's one of their fav places for brunch! The food was very good and the location is delightful. Love that they allow dogs in the dining area! One of the best washrooms I've been in in ages ... they actually provide real facecloth size towels to dry your hands on, instead of paper towels or noisy blowers!

This was the second time I have come here and I remain impressed. The menu is limited but the food is good. It was a welcome change to hear the waitress ask us not only if we have any food allergies but making a distinction between allergies and intolerances. I am confident that I can bring anyone here and know their dietary needs would be accommodated without fuss. All the staff are friendly and welcoming. There has clearly been a lot of thought put into it and it shows; I especially love the little touches of blankets on each chair outside, just in case you feel a chill. The cafe decor/atmosphere is homely but upmarket.

Superb breakfast in very relaxed surroundings. Staff were so helpful! Great place for dog owners. Definitely will return.

Looking for a good meal, a bit of retail therapy in the shop or wanting to take home some local treats from the deli, the choice is plenty. Not a stop to miss, whether it's breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea, they have it all.

Well laid out, clean cafe with a clear view of the cooking area. Menu has no flexibility - no swapping of items on the breakfast menu. If you are a guest at the Spot in the Woods hotel there is no priority if you choose to eat in the Cafe. Welcomes dogs.

We came across this place when in need for lunch.

What a find. A really lovely little cafe hidden away from the main route but really busy and buzzing. Service was friendly and efficient and food was very good - ham, egg and chips and the veggie brekkie. Can get a little noisy and, as there are quite a few big tables, you may need to share.

The Spot in the Woods was very busy. We managed to find a table outside on the rear lawn. Had a sausage sandwich and a beer which were really nice. Excellent and speedy service considering how busy they were.

Went for a meal on a family birthday ,food and service were excellent.

After a disappointing breakfast at our hotel we opted to go here on our second morning and were very happy we did. The food is super tasty, the gluten free options great and the staff is ever so friendly. After breakfast we spent a little while enjoying the peace and quiet (and the lovely view) on the veranda with a blanket and heaters. A very enjoyable and relaxed way to start the day!

Arrived at 1155 and the place was already full! The staff were very efficient at clearing tables, taking orders, etc and even talked to each other so service was excellent. Veggie wrap, bacon sandwich and 2 person teapot was sensibly priced at £15.05. Food envy from looking at others’ plates so will be back to try other options in the future.

Our daughter took us and her husband out for lunch on Mothers Day. Luckily the weather was sunny and bright. The Cafe was fairly busy but we ate outside. There is a shop stocking the usual assortment of home made chutneys etc. Will definitely go again.

What an amazing find! This place is great! From the excellent breakfasts to the on site gift shop and deli, you cannot fail to love everything about it. The people are so friendly and the customers all seem like locals who return again and again!

We were staying here for the weekend so enjoyed the breakfast as part of our stay. Everything seemed fresh and good quality especially the sausages and bacon. The food is well made, good range for lunch too, lots of cakes on offer and a great cappuccino! They were very accommodating with us having our 5 month old and a pushchair with us even when they were very busy and made space for us. The staff are all lovely and friendly too.

A lovely find, food lovely, service good, atmosphere great will certainly be going again for afternoon tea.

Journeyed to this superb New Forest gem, for my birthday brunch earlier today..... & we were super impressed!!

We called in as a family group of six on a midweek lunchtime. We arrived at the right time because soon after people were queuing for a table!

This was our fourth visit to 'Spot' but the first time we have had lunch there. As always, the staff are so friendly, happy and keen to please, it makes coming here a real pleasure. Even though they were very busy (as seems to be the norm with them these days), they had a good system of taking names of anyone waiting for a table and then keeping you informed as to the progress of a table becoming free. As I said, it was very busy, but we only had about a 5-10 min wait in a comfortable, seated area. The food was excellent; plentiful and reasonable priced and also, cooked freshly to order. They source as many ingredients as they can locally, with an emphasis on traceability and artisan produce.

With 3 babies in tow and being a large group, we were so impressed by the helpfulness of staff even tho the cafe was very busy. We had breakfast together and then coffee out on the veranda. Breakfasts were beautifully cooked and tasty.

Live locally, but had not visited, despite hearing many positive reviews. Have now visited three times in as many weeks and have not been disappointed. A welcome alternative to Lyndhurst which is always so busy. Tucked away in the Forest with plenty of parking space. The Staff are friendly and very professional. The surroundings are beautiful and the interior is welcoming with the benefit of a small farm shop and boutique accessories too. Food was excellent on each visit. A real treat and not too expensive either. Recommend a visit.

I visited with friends (and have done so on many occasions, also with my husband). We sat and chatted for ages and the waitresses were so friendly. Kept popping by to see if we needed a refill of tea or coffee. We had brunch too which is always lovely. A great variety of local food, freshly prepared and presented perfectly! I’ve also sampled their cakes a couple of times too, which are delicious! Perfect in the winter for a cosy sit and chat and perfect in the summer with the tables and chairs outside (although I hope they add a few more tables outside this coming summer!)

Had a lovely lunch at this very nice upmarket cafe. Food was very good all be it that the menu was a bit limited. It gets very busy so in the summer I expect you would struggle to get a seat quickly. It also has a couple of little shops to look around and you can sit outside when its nice and even take dogs.

We go here lots, with friends, with the dog, various times of day - it’s always great for breakfast, brunch, lunch & tea! Yummy food, just the right amount of choice, all made with love. Also vegan friendly. Brilliant spot :-)

Cannot recommend enough, we arrived at 2pm and were asked to take a seat while they found us a table, 5 mins later we had coffee, were taken to the table and food was with us within 15mins! The food was amazing and I cannot recommend enough! Its a must see in the Forest.

We love it here! Have eaten here as a family and often with friends. Every visit has resulted in delicious food and great coffee!

We have just returned from a two-night break at a hotel in the Forest, and enjoyed the food, coffee and dog-friendly hospitality here three times in that short period! Initially we had an early lunch/ all-day breakfast inside the cafe, and then the following two days returned to sit out on the verandah just for the fabulous coffee. There is also a farm shop, local craft/gift room and accommodation. We plan to return to stay. Thanks and 'Well done' to all staff who made our visits so enjoyable and memorable.

First visit was back in April 18 (coffee only but very impressed back then) and not been since, so was looking forward to a lunch meeting with 5 other friends. Offered a menu with wraps, sandwiches, small lunch plates, soup etc and then there was a specials of the day board. Lamp shanks £12.50 which was oh so tempting and garlic crevettes served with black garlic mayonnaise £10.50. Three of my friends went for a blue cheese and rosemary quiche which they loved, one went for a wrap that looked delicious, another chose the soup but I had the last crevette portion in the restaurant! OMG. It was simply divine. Lots of crevettes served with brown bread and a bit of salad on the side. Flavour was outstanding....I still can’t praise the chefs enough. Good value for £. Would choose that anytime. But a finger bowl was really needed as shells on prawns and therefore very messy. Excellent friendly service. You must try here!

Perfect place to visit anytime of the year, excellent choice of food with very pleasant service in really lovely old building, A small hotel making the ideal base to stay for a visit to the new forest & Dorset

Our cycling group (CBC) has now visited several times and each time found a welcome and friendly service, superb food, quick service, a varied menu with a selection of prices. Many meals and snacks to choose from. We will come again.

Four of us met here for a Saturday lunch. I hadn’t dined here since it changed from TerraVina. I was impressed by how busy it was and as you can’t book we had to wait 10 minutes for a table. I chose Carrot Fritters, which were nice and everyone else enjoyed their meals. Service was good and friendly. We’ll be back.

Visited here on a Sunday lunchtime with about a dozen of my family, nothing was too much bother, moved tables around to accommodate us all. We had various reasons, coffees, wine, bacon sandwiches etc, etc. All really good. The place itself is lovely, great dining area, lovely garden with a terrace and swimming pool for guests. Also two shop areas. The toilets were clean and well equipped!

Lovely brekkie with friends on a Saturday morning - yummy food, nice service, buzzy atmosphere & cosy decor. Our wee dog was welcome 🐶 Really good overall. Recommended 👍🏻 Nice shop too.

Great food and faultless service from the staff! We would all recommend this place, especially when the sun is shinning!

I love this " spot in the woods " and like to treat myself occasionally.

We came here with our two pups before going on a forest dog walk. We had a table by the window with a great view of the terrace and garden. Breakfast was really good and served in a timely manner. Efficient waitresses who didn't bat an eyelid when one of our pups had a small wee on the floor (neither of them have owned up to it yet). Lots of free parking. I will definitely return and would like to come in the summer too as I feel that decking would be perfect for warmer weather.

I’ll start by saying I rarely bother reviewing places, I save my reviews for the incredibly good and bad. I saw Spot in the Woods was well reviewed on local Facebook groups so with a rare weekend at home decided to walk my dogs nearby then pop in for some lunch. I was not disappointed in any way, in fact quite the opposite, the place is fantastic! A little list why:

A group of friends and I care here for breakfast the other weekend, and had a great time. The food was lovely, and the service was great!

Visited recently on a murky day. This meant windows and doors were closed and everybody was seated inside. The food is great and the staff polite and helpful. However the acoustics are poor to the extent that it was difficult to hold a conversation with the person next to you let alone someone on the opposite side of the table. I have heard that in good weather noise isn’t a problem and I will make a return visit when the weather is fine because everybody enjoyed their lunch. The deli looked interesting as did the gift shop.

We visited at lunch time on a busy Friday without a booking and were greeted by friendly welcoming staff who advised there would be a wait for a table. We browsed the in the lovely deli for a little while and were soon found a table. The atmosphere was buzzing. My daughter and I were so pleased to have a choice of several vegan dishes. I chose mushroom and avacado on sourdough which was delicious. My daughter choice of carrot fritters which unfortunately had just sold out. She said that her second choice of pea and mint risotto was also really good.

I have been to Spot in the Woods a couple of times and enjoyed each occasion. The first time was with Wives from HMS Invincible local group - great response - hoping to return at end of October to celebrate a birthday... The next time was with a friend who was recovering from a serious illness and she thoroughly enjoyed the meal and experience. At beginning of November the local Ladies Who Lunch are looking forward to trying out your varied menu... Friendly and efficient staff; excellent menu - delicious and well presented meals. In addition it is nice to browse around the spice / fragrance rooms.

We found this lovely place (hotel, deli, gift shop, eatery) through a quick google search for vegan options. There was a real busy there when we visited for breakfast on a lovely sunny August day. The staff were very well trained and efficient, even though it was a busy Sunday morning. I had a vegan breakfast which came with roasted tomato, avocado and Linda McCartney veggie sausages. The other order was for a sausage sandwich which although not on the menu as a vegan offering was quickly offered using the LM sausages. There were plant based milks available for a non-dairy latte and the green tea was superb. The whole place is beautifully presented with some really nice little touches like free sanitary products in the ladies loo. I would thoroughly recommend a visit.

Stumbled upon this Kitchen Cafe whilst walking in the New Forest. So glad we did. We only wanted a coffee; the staff were very friendly and efficient and we were served the good quality coffee on the veranda overlooking the garden.