Old Thorns Hotel & Resort in Liphook has beaten the competition to be crowned the best hotel in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight as voted by guests and readers of the lifestyle website Muddy Stilettos.

The Muddy Stilettos Awards are one of the most coveted awards for small independent lifestyle businesses across the country.

Old Thorns managing director Cathal Lynch said: “We are thrilled to have been named the best hotel in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight for 2023 and we’d like to thank our fantastic customers who voted for us to win this award.

“I would like to mention our brilliant team who continue to provide excellent customer service that has firmly placed us as an award-winning hotel and destination in Hampshire.

“We are honoured that Old Thorns is officially the best hotel in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.”