Enjoy Milford on Sea: Large Turnout for MG New Forest Run at South Lawn Hotel

A large turnout of classic MG cars from across many eras arrived at South Lawn Hotel on Sunday 2nd June 2024 as part of the 24th New Forest Run.

This annual event is organised by the Southampton & New Forest MG Owners' Club, and following completing their annual rally, the cars arrived at South Lawn Hotel to enjoy an afternoon cream tea on a sunny early summer afternoon.

The New Forest Run starts at the War Memorial Village Hall, East Boldre and ends at South Lawn Hotel, Milford on Sea for an afternoon cream tea.

Before they arrive, the MG drivers cover approximately 75 miles of beautiful countryside, wildlife, peace and tranquillity.

The rally entry is limited to 200 cars, so a lot of MG cars from all eras participate.

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About The MG Owners' Club

The MG Owners Club was formed in 1973 to serve the growing needs of MG owners. For over 50 years the MG Owners Club has concentrated on making it easier, cheaper and more enjoyable to own an MG.

Their vast membership base has helped earn them the reputation of being the World's largest single marque car club.

MG Owners' Club

www.mgownersclub.co.uk

Southampton & New Forest MG Owners Club

www.1009mg.org.uk

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About South Lawn Country Hotel and Cedar Tree Restaurant

South Lawn is a busy hotel in an enviable location with an excellent reputation for both the hotel and its restaurant, The Cedar Tree. This charming country hotel is dog friendly and set in five acres of landscaped grounds, close to Milford on Sea village and the coast.

Since late 2015, the hotel has been privately owned & managed by Tim & Nikki Wedgwood.

The Cedar Tree Restaurant is open to all and serves tasty breakfasts, great value lunches, as well as delicious afternoon cream teas, which can be served in the hotel gardens. In the evenings, traditional and international cuisine is served with a wide range of fine wines available to complement your meal.

The Terrace is ideal for exclusive and relaxed outdoor entertaining and for light lunches and leisurely afternoon teas.

Accommodation: In spring 2022, South Lawn added 24 new bedrooms in a new extension, taking the hotel to 51 en-suite bedrooms with the majority having views over the gardens and beyond.

The hotel is dog friendly and your furry friend is welcome to stay in a designated room.

Event Venue: In 2023, the hotel added The Pavilion to replace The Cornwallis Suite. This large space is 18m x 9m and can be used as one large private hire room or event space, it can also be divided into 3 smaller suites for use by as few as 20 people. Each side has bi-folds doors which open onto semi-private terraces.

There is also a boardroom for smaller private meetings or gatherings.

Awards: In the Summer of 2023, South Lawn was rated as 'Excellent' on TripAdvisor, and the No.1 hotel in the New Forest. TripAdvisor also recognised South Lawn as the 'No1 Best Value' of 2,955 places to stay in the UK.

In 2024, South Lawn were accredited with the 'Best of the Best' Award by Tripadvisor, a recognition achieved by only 1% of hotels worldwide, and they were also No.14 in the world in the Tripadvisor Best Pet Friendly Hotels.