Newtown is a tiny hamlet within the parish of Sherfield English in the county of Hampshire, 5 miles from the town of Romsey. A network of footpaths can be accessed from Newtown leading to local villages and pubs. Dunwood Golf Course is within walking distance. The 600 year old Knightwood Oak, the largest in the New Forest and known as the Queen of the Trees, is close by and can be visited by taking the Ornamental drive. Sherfield English is a small village along the A27, Romsey to Salisbury road, with a church, the Hatchet Inn, a village hall, and a garage. Many of its cottages and isolated farms are located down narrow, winding lands. St Leonard's Church is the second one on this site, built in 1902 by Lady Caroline Ashburton in memory of her daughter. It houses some fine art nouveau style stained glass windows, the old village stocks, a 13th century coffin and various old carvings. Romsey lies on the River Test and is one of the principal towns in the Test Valley. A large Norman abbey dominates the centre of the town. Lord Palmerston was born and lived at Broadlands, a large country estate on the outskirts of the town. His statue stands in the Market Place outside the Town Hall.
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Places to Stay near Newtown
Forest Lodge Hotel (1.82 miles)
On the outskirts of the historic capital of the New Forest, this comfortable hotel provides the perfect place to stay. Well-equipped rooms complement the Georgian architecture and leisure facilities ... More | visit website
Bell Inn Hotel (1.88 miles)
The relaxed, welcoming atmosphere reflects the peaceful setting of this ... More | visit website
Little Hayes Guest House (1.92 miles)
Lyndhurst House (1.92 miles)
Our B&B in Lyndhurst offers comfortable accommodation and a warm and relaxing atmosphere for you to enjoy your New Forest break. Lyndhurst House was built in the early 1920's and ... More
Crown Hotel (2.02 miles)
The historic, early-17th-century hotel is a beautiful, country-style hotel in Lyndhurst, the heart of the New Forest. Best Western The Crown Hotel has a superb location for touring the New Forest National Park, Beaulieu and the ... More | visit website
Penny Farthing Hotel & Cottages (2.03 miles)
Bed & Breakfast & Self Catering Accommodation for Business & Pleasure.
We are a cheerful privately run Hotel with Self Catering Cottages. We have recently been awared a rating 80% on our ... More | visit websiteBartley Lodge Hotel (2.07 miles)
Bartley Lodge was built in 1759 as a hunting lodge for the founder of the New Forest Hounds. Today the Bartley Lodge is a fine Grade II listed country house, set in 8 acres of ... More | visit website
Twin Oaks Guest House (2.12 miles)
This traditional New Forest house, has been extensively altered over the years, but retains many of its original features, such as flagstone floors, exposed oak beams, and an original bread oven in the inglenook fireplace. ... More | visit website
Lyndhurst Park Hotel (2.23 miles)
Lyndhurst Park Hotel is the ideal touring base from which to explore the beautiful New Forest. Standing in its own extensive grounds, the Lyndhurst Park Hotel is a couple of minutes ... More
Temple Lodge (2.26 miles)
Highly rated, with awards for cleanliness and hospitality, this family run Victorian guest house is set in beautiful gardens and opposite the open forest. Recently redecorated throughout, all rooms are en-suite, spacious and well appointed ... More | visit website
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