In the ten years since country-hotel The Pig opened, it’s become a New Forest legend. Laura Craik checks in and checks out its chic yet super-chilled charm The Grand yet welcoming entrance to The Pig is covered in wisteria in spring. Co-owner Judy Hutson stands ready to greet guests in front of its door, painted in one of her signature blue-greens. Since opening ten years ago, country hotel The Pig has, thanks to its genius balance of ‘wow, this is so chic’ and ‘aah, I feel at home’ become a New Forest legend and the go-to destination for those after an aspirational yet relaxing getaway.