Welcome to Forresters, Rethink's Respite Hotel

At Forresters we know that everybody needs a break from time to time, that’s why we provide respite holidays for people with experience of mental health problems.

We’re a respite hotel owned and managed by Rethink, the leading national mental health membership charity, so you’re in safe hands.

Located in Hythe, Hampshire just between the New Forest and the sea, Forresters is a peaceful country hotel with 24 hour support on hand to make sure you have the best stay possible.

We have 21 rooms, all with a TV, radio, phone, safe and tea and coffee making facilities.

Forresters is open every day of the year.

A stay at Forresters includes your room, full board and 24 hour support, everything else is your choice.

If you like to get out and about, we run trips to local attractions; go for walks in the New Forest; shop in nearby Southampton city centre; visit seaside resorts; and we’re only a ten minute stroll from the pretty waterfront village of Hythe – home of the world’s oldest pier train.

If you prefer staying in, no problem, enjoy the gardens; relax in the TV lounge; have fun on the computer consoles and pool table in our games room; get stuck into some of the in house activities; or get away from it all with a good book from the library in our quiet lounge.

Some guests come with their carers but most come on their own for a respite holiday that could help forward their recovery and wellbeing. We like to think that Forresters can give carers a well-deserved break too.