New Place Hotel

Hotel and conference centre in Hampshire

New Place Hotel is a hotel and conference centre located in Shirrell Heath, Southampton (Hampshire). It stands out for its location, halfway between Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester and Fareham, and for its setting: 32 acres of peaceful woodland and landscaped gardens.

The complex is arranged around a Grade I listed manor house, designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, which houses the restaurant, bar, private dining room and elegant event spaces. Behind ornate wrought-iron gates, the estate includes a terrace overlooking the croquet lawn and cricket pitch.

Accommodation in mews buildings

Guest accommodation is spread across separate mews buildings, integrated into the landscaped grounds, with all the amenities of modern hotel rooms. Room options include the Franklyn Suite, located in a separate historic building, as well as family rooms, standard doubles, classic doubles and twins, superior doubles and accessible rooms.

Dining and restaurant spaces

The dining offering is centred around the Lutyens Bar & Restaurant, the Dining Room and the Bristol Room, with afternoon tea and festive dining options. The manor house thus concentrates the dining and private dining offering.

Meetings, events and professional development

The hotel positions itself as a venue for conferences and special events, with a wide variety of flexible spaces spread across multiple buildings and outdoor areas. Facilities include a team building field and a purpose-built conference and leadership development centre. The meetings offering includes delegate packages, room descriptions, special offers and Hampshire experiences focused on teamwork and high performance development.

Weddings and celebrations

The estate is also marketed as a wedding venue, with specific packages and offers, different spaces for the ceremony and reception, and a testimonials and meet the team section. The terrace overlooking the croquet lawn and cricket pitch is described as an ideal setting for this type of celebration.

Art collection and heritage

The manor house houses an art collection on display for guests. According to the establishment, more than 200 works have been collected since 2020, including portraits, landscapes, seascapes and sketches, with notable royal and noble themes and a unique collection by the Hungarian artist Philip Alexius de László. The site offers a virtual tour and a section dedicated to the collection.

Sports and wellness facilities

The hotel has fitness and pool facilities, with a membership option. It also has a croquet lawn and cricket pitch in the garden setting.

Sustainability and accessibility

The establishment has achieved Quality in Tourism's REST Silver Award, recognition for implementing responsible, ethical and sustainable practices, along with the same organisation's Safe, Clean & Legal™ Award. The company highlights its positive attitude towards education, support for the local community and improvement of sustainability within the hotel and guest experience. The site includes specific sections on legacy and the environment and on accessibility.

Other services

The offering is completed with gift vouchers, a loyalty programme, a newsletter, an events calendar and Christmas celebrations, with festive packages and a Christmas brochure. The site also publishes a blog with suggestions on what to do in the area.

Location and contact

New Place Hotel, Shirrell Heath, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 2JY · Telephone: +44 1329 833543 · Email: sales@newplacehotel.com