A hotel at the edge of the New Forest has been named Britain's best boutique stay.

The Railway Hotel picked up the Best Boutique Hotel in the Best of British Getaways Awards 2023 run by SME News Magazine.

The Fordingbridge hotel beat other operators to pick up the accolade at the awards, which shines a light on Britain's tourism industry.

It aims to do so as the industry continues to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Manuel Marcano, manager at The Railway Hotel, said: “We are absolutely delighted to receive this award.

"Our hotel and restaurant offers a unique, bijou experience, and we get amazing feedback from guests about how welcoming, warm and intimate a setting we have here, so the label Best Boutique Hotel is absolutely perfect.

"After what has been a really tough few years in hospitality, it is great to see our hard work celebrated.

“Come and see for yourself. For more information, contact the Railway Hotel at 01425 653388, email info@railwayhotelfordingbridge.com, or visit the website at railwayhotelfordingbridge.com.”

Awards coordinator, Jack Ford, added: “It’s always a pleasure to illuminate the accomplishments of the businesses that welcome people from across the world, going above and beyond to ensure that they have a pleasant and memorable stay.

"I’m delighted to congratulate all our winners and wish them the very best in their future endeavours.”