The Potters Heron - A Heartwood Inn - Romsey

4-star thatched hotel in Romsey with locally sourced dining and dedicated event spaces

Dining

The Potters Heron Restaurant serves lunch from 12:00 to 14:30 and dinner from 17:30 to 20:30, using locally sourced seasonal produce from Hampshire suppliers. The bar offers local beer and wine, plus a Sunday roast and afternoon tea daily. Each morning, guests can choose between a continental buffet and a full English breakfast with hot dishes served in portion-controlled measures.

Rooms

The hotel offers various room types including garden-level rooms with direct access to the grounds and premium rooms with private terraces or balconies overlooking the gardens. All rooms are spacious with contemporary design, each featuring satellite TV and a refreshment tray for tea and coffee. Many rooms have views over the beautifully landscaped gardens, and some include bunk beds in family configurations.

Events & Weddings

Groups can book the hotel's function rooms for exclusive hire, with adaptable spaces for conferences, celebrations, and private parties of various sizes. Couples receive dedicated wedding planning services with packages that include personalised menus and coordination of the ceremony and reception. The hotel's gardens provide an outdoor setting for summer events, and the team can arrange catering, décor, and entertainment.

Family

Children under 12 stay free when sharing a room with adults, and family rooms are available with separate sleeping areas such as bunk beds. The restaurant offers a kids' menu with smaller portions and child-friendly dishes, plus complimentary breakfast for children. The hotel is located a short drive from Paultons Park (home of Peppa Pig World) and the New Forest National Park, making it a base for family days out.

Pet-friendly

The hotel welcomes dogs in designated ground-floor rooms with direct garden access, and provides a pet basket and bowls upon arrival. Dogs are allowed in the bar area and can accompany guests to breakfast in the restaurant. The surrounding area offers walks in the New Forest and Itchen Valley, and the hotel can recommend nearby dog-friendly pubs and trails.

• Dining: Restaurant using locally sourced produce from Hampshire
• Rooms: Garden-level rooms and suites with private terraces or balconies
• Events: Dedicated wedding planning with exclusive use of function rooms
• Family: Free stays for children under 12 and family rooms with bunk beds
• Location: 10 minutes from Romsey Abbey and 15 minutes from Winchester Cathedral
• Pet-friendly: Dog-friendly rooms with pet basket, bowls, and garden access