Ashby's Gastropub and Boutique Hotel - Close to the seafront in the heart of Southsea, this recently refurbished boutique hotel offers beautiful rooms with modern comforts such as free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Ashby's rooms feature full hospitality trays and complimentary toiletries. The chic restaurant and dining room offer freshly prepared dishes made using produce sourced from local suppliers. Lunchtime and evening special deals are available all year, and a traditional English breakfast is available in the morning. Ashbys is close to all that Portsmouth and Southsea have to offer, including Portsmouth's historic dockyard, Gunwharf Quays shopping centre and Fratton Park football stadium. Good access to public transport means that any part of the city is within easy reach.

The White Star Tavern - In the heart of Southampton, the recently refurbished White Star Tavern offers 4-star luxury guest accommodation, free Wi-Fi, a lounge, a sun deck and an AA-award-winning bar and restaurant. Located on Southampton's cosmopolitan Oxford Street, in the city's historic maritime district, the White Star Tavern has been completely renovated and returned to its former use as a hotel. There are now 13 en suite rooms, all individually designed and named after the ships of the White Star Line and the original J-Class America's Cup boats. The stylish and comfortable rooms feature king-size beds with soft Egyptian linen, stunning bathrooms with oversized showers, mini bars stocked with your favourite products and personal safes large enough for your laptop. Rooms come equipped with the latest technology, including free broadband Wi-Fi and 19-inch flat-screen TVs with Freeview digital channels. The White Star has received an AA Rosette for the outstanding preparation of its food and the good quality of the ingredients it uses.

Eaton Court Guest House - Ideally located in the city centre, Eaton Court Guest House is a short walk from Southampton Central Railway Station and a short drive from Southampton docks. Most of the rooms feature en suite facilities and all have a TV. Free Wi-Fi internet access is available and the guest house offers free parking. The Mayflower Theatre is nearby, whilst a short drive will take you to the Isle of Wight ferry. A small bar in the guest house is open on weekday nights and an excellent full English breakfast is available to guests.

Cottage Lodge - In the Victorian village of Brockenhurst, nestled in the heart of the New Forest National Park, this charming 17th century residence now offers 5-star guest accommodation. Cottage Lodge is a friendly, family-run property offering 12 clean, comfortable hotel-style bedrooms. All of the rooms have en suite facilities with a bath or a shower. The standard rooms are the equivalent of a 2-star hotel room and the superior rooms are the equivalent of 3-star hotel accommodation. All rooms have tea/coffee making facilities, TVs and hairdryers. Irons are available on request. Parts of the building date back to 1650 and still feature beautiful period features, such as original wooden beams. The lodge's rich history mean it has a wealth of character and original charm. Taller guests will have to duck in places! Every room is individual and unique. Some are modern, while others have a traditional feel. The Snug Bar and the breakfast room still boasts original timbers. A delicious full English breakfast is available from 08:15 to 10:00 and features locally sourced produce. The village of Brockenhurst has 3 pubs, 7 restaurants, a train station, a petrol station and various shops. The lodge is just 4 minutes' walk from open forest, but if you prefer to explore on horseback or by bike, horse riding and bicycle hire are available in the village. Cottage Lodge is a quirky, family run guest house that was awarded Most Sustainable Tourism Business in England 2008 and was a finalist in the Best Bed and Breakfast in South East awards.

Bourne Valley Inn - This traditional country pub with 9 fully refurbished, en suite rooms is located on the edge of St. Mary Bourne and serves good food and real ale 7 days a week. The Bourne Valley is a peaceful and quiet area, and the inn has a garden and patio where you can enjoy the tranquillity. A large function room can seat up to 80 people and there are nearby transport links to the A303.

The Retreat Guest House - A Grade II listed building in the heart of Southsea's conservation area, this Victorian house has been extensively modernised and now offers contemporary comforts whilst retaining its original character. Carefully restored and sensitively refurbished, this beautiful original Victorian building now houses 4 spacious en suite rooms, each of which is individually designed in a unique boutique style. Every stylish and attractive room features great modern comforts and facilities, including LCD flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee making facilities and complimentary toiletries. A generous full cooked English breakfast is included in the price and is complemented by fresh cafeti?re coffee and speciality teas. The Retreat Guest House offers the best of all worlds: beautiful period character and charm, alongside contemporary comforts and amenities. The guest house also has a superb location, tucked away in a quiet street in the heart of Southsea, close to all that the area has to offer.

Ship and Bell - This charming 17th-century English pub/inn and restaurant offers a warm welcome to everyone, as well as varied home-cooked cuisine, fine wines and Fuller's award-winning ales. With 14 stylish, refurbished bedrooms, the inn offers modern-day comfort with a period ambience and features. Close to Portsmouth, Chichester and many places of interest, the Ship & Bell is ideal for both business and pleasure.

Moortown Lodge - Ideally located just south of the historic market town of Ringwood in the New Forest, this luxurious boutique B&B is just minutes away from the open forest and water meadows of the River Avon. Originally a Georgian Hunting Lodge, Moortown Lodge retains many of its original features, yet is fully modernised for your comfort. The high standard of this charming property is reflected in the awards it has received, including the AA's 4-Star "Highly Commended" star rating, which is only awarded to the top 10% of the AA's graded properties. The lodge is also recommended by The Michelin Guide. An ideal stopover for business people as well as an excellent base for leisure visitors, the lodge is located within easy reach of the natural beauty of the New Forest and Hampshire and Dorset's varied coastline.

Wykeham Arms - This unique 18th-century inn is situated between Winchester Cathedral and the college, tucked away in the quietest corner of the city. The city-centre is a 5-minute walk away. Retaining many original features, the Wykeham Arms is known for its charm, good home-cooked food, log fires and Fuller's beers. Wykeham Arms has comfortable, period bedrooms, a cosy restaurant and a bar with a warm ambience and plenty of memorabilia. It is an ideal location from which to explore Winchester.

The Fox And Hounds - In the heart of the Hampshire countryside is the Fox and Hounds. This cosy pub is in the pretty village of Crawley, near Winchester. The bar, with its 3 open log fires, serves a range of meals and a selection of English ales, lagers, wines and sprits. Rooms are separate from the pub itself, and each has its own fridge. A typical, quiet, English rural village, Crawley has a pond, church and many thatched cottages. The Fox and Hounds has been part of village life since the 19th century. The pub was rebuilt in 1910 in a Tudor style.