Robert Milton and Victoria Crowe, the proprietors, describe Stanwell House through its website as
“… both cosmopolitan and stylish and offers guests a friendly, efficient yet unobtrusive service within a sumptuous and welcoming environment. From lunch on the Terrace, champagne afternoon tea in the Conservatory, a vodka Martini in the Bar, dinner in the Bistro or in our very own Seafood Restaurant or overnight in one of our original and seductive bedrooms, Stanwell House is the perfect escape.”
Stanwell House website (30th June 2009)
… and it is. Having shot a recent wedding there, I was well aware of Stanwell House Hotel as a great place to eat, but I had no experience of how they are able to transform the space and ambiance to a civil ceremony. The day went without a hitch, the staff were both professional and understanding, especially when it came to timings as the the timings never go quite the plan. The room provided a romantic and intimate backdrop to the day,¬† and the differing parts of the hotel, especially the stairs and gardens provided a wonderful setting for the guests and pictures. Its a great place and surprisingly well priced for the New Forest.