Yes, menus at both Martha’s and Elms Café include seasonal vegetarian and vegan friendly dishes.

Yes, THE NICI New Forest offers private and group dining options. You can enquire with our expert events team for details and availability.

Yes, Elms Café serves breakfast, lunch, and light snacks throughout the day.

Yes, we offer gift vouchers redeemable across restaurants, spa treatments, and stays at THE NICI.

We recommend booking in advance, particularly for weekends, group bookings, or private dining. Walk-ins are of course welcome at both Martha’s and Elms Café, subject to availability.

Yes, both Martha’s and Elms Café welcome families and offer dishes suitable for younger guests.

We embrace a relaxed, smart-casual approach across both dining spaces. Guests are welcome to dress comfortably, reflecting the easy, coastal spirit of THE NICI. We simply ask that swimwear, robes and pool attire are not worn inside the restaurants, and that shoes are worn at all times. Whether you’re joining us for a leisurely breakfast at Elms Café or dinner at Martha’s, the atmosphere is polished but never formal.

Not at all. Martha’s and Elms Café are open to both hotel guests and non-residents. We welcome diners from Lymington, Brockenhurst, Milford on Sea, Lyndhurst, Southampton, Bournemouth and across Hampshire and Dorset – whether you’re joining us for breakfast, lunch, dinner or drinks.

You’ll find THE NICI New Forest in Lymington, set between the Solent coastline and the heart of the New Forest National Park. We’re just a short walk from Lymington Pier and within easy reach of Brockenhurst, Beaulieu, Milford on Sea and the wider Hampshire and Dorset coastline.