VINEGAR HILL POTTERY, Lymington

Vinegar Hill Pottery runs hands-on pottery classes taught by master potter David Rogers. The hotel offers 3-day Raku courses that include throwing, turning, firing, and Raku glazing. Small group sizes allow teaching to be individualized to each student's skill level. The venue appeared on Channel 4's 'The Great Pottery Throwdown'.

The hotel offers self-contained accommodations, including a Deluxe Double Room at the top of an external spiral staircase and a Family Suite with three bedrooms. Guests can also stay in a gypsy wagon, which provides a glamping experience in the garden. The property has a south-facing garden with seating, and the Family Suite is described by guests as a quiet, rural cottage-style space.

Breakfast is a continental spread with fresh croissants, cereal, grapefruit, and good coffee, served on pottery made on-site. Lunches during pottery courses include homemade cakes and cater to vegetarians. Meals are prepared by the hosts and use local ingredients, served on handmade ceramic tableware.

The hotel sits in a quiet country lane, a 10-minute walk from the centre of Milford on Sea and Christchurch Bay. All Saints Church is a 6-minute walk away, and Hurst Beach is 2.3 km from the property. Guests have views of the Isle of Wight and The Needles, with the New Forest National Park nearby.

Courses: 3-day Raku pottery courses with master potter David Rogers

Rooms: Gypsy wagon glamping and a three-bedroom Family Suite

Dining: Homemade meals served on pottery made on-site

Location: 10-minute walk to Milford on Sea and Christchurch Bay

Views: Isle of Wight and The Needles from the garden

Family: Spacious accommodations near New Forest National Park