Key Features
- Property code: A598
- Preferred changeover day: Friday
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 10am
- Access statement available
- Bathrooms
- Central heating
- Parking (see description for details)
- Discount for small parties
- Dishwasher
- Electric vehicle charging (see description)
- Garden or outside space
- Nearby pub or restaurant
- Real fire
- Nearby shop
- Short breaks available
- Tumble dryer
- Village
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
Reinbek is located just a short stroll from the heart of Lyndhurst, known as the ‘capital’ of the New Forest. Comfortably accommodating up to five guests and pet friendly, there is plenty of room for the whole family to enjoy. Downstairs benefits from a lounge with open fire for cosy evenings in, along with a sun room overlooking the rear garden, plus separate dining room and kitchen, offering different seating areas to relax in. Upstairs are three bedrooms with newly refitted bathroom. Outside, the beautifully planted garden can be enjoyed in every season, and there is parking on the private driveway. In addition, as part of the welcome pack, guests can enjoy a complimentary day pass to the indoor swimming pool at the nearby Forest Lodge Hotel, which is a 10 minute walk away.
Lyndhurst is set within the New Forest National Park, and is a great base for exploring this unique area, with its free roaming ponies, cattle and donkeys. There are miles of tracks and cute villages to wander through on foot, bicycle or horseback. During the summer season, the New Forest open air tour bus also passes through the village - a great way to hop on and off wherever you choose. Lyndhurst is home to the New Forest Heritage Centre and Museum, which tells the history of the area and offers information on local walks and cycle paths, and bikes can be hired in the village. Other local attractions include the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, Longdown Activity Farm, New Forest Wildlife Park, Paulton’s Park, nearby Furzey and Exbury Gardens and Calshot Activity Centre.
Please note the property caretaker may be staying in the attached annexe.
Reduced occupancy discount available for 2 or less guests during high season weeks, using one bedroom.
Key Features
- Property code: A598
- Preferred changeover day: Friday
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 10am
- Access statement available
- Bathrooms
- Central heating
- Parking (see description for details)
- Discount for small parties
- Dishwasher
- Electric vehicle charging (see description)
- Garden or outside space
- Nearby pub or restaurant
- Real fire
- Nearby shop
- Short breaks available
- Tumble dryer
- Village
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
Reinbek is located just a short stroll from the heart of Lyndhurst, known as the ‘capital’ of the New Forest. Comfortably accommodating up to five guests and pet friendly, there is plenty of room for the whole family to enjoy. Downstairs benefits from a lounge with open fire for cosy evenings in, along with a sun room overlooking the rear garden, plus separate dining room and kitchen, offering different seating areas to relax in. Upstairs are three bedrooms with newly refitted bathroom. Outside, the beautifully planted garden can be enjoyed in every season, and there is parking on the private driveway. In addition, as part of the welcome pack, guests can enjoy a complimentary day pass to the indoor swimming pool at the nearby Forest Lodge Hotel, which is a 10 minute walk away.
Lyndhurst is set within the New Forest National Park, and is a great base for exploring this unique area, with its free roaming ponies, cattle and donkeys. There are miles of tracks and cute villages to wander through on foot, bicycle or horseback. During the summer season, the New Forest open air tour bus also passes through the village - a great way to hop on and off wherever you choose. Lyndhurst is home to the New Forest Heritage Centre and Museum, which tells the history of the area and offers information on local walks and cycle paths, and bikes can be hired in the village. Other local attractions include the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, Longdown Activity Farm, New Forest Wildlife Park, Paulton’s Park, nearby Furzey and Exbury Gardens and Calshot Activity Centre.
Please note the property caretaker may be staying in the attached annexe.
Reduced occupancy discount available for 2 or less guests during high season weeks, using one bedroom.
GROUND FLOOR
Entrance into porch and through to hallway with doors to all rooms and stairs to first floor.
Lounge with comfortable seating, Smart TV and DVD player, open fireplace and picture windows overlooking the garden to the rear and side.
Dining room with table seating six.
Kitchen with breakfast bar and three stools plus electric oven and grill, gas hob, under counter fridge and freezer, dishwasher and microwave oven, toaster, kettle and cafetiere. Washer/dryer.
Door to garden room overlooking the back garden with comfortable seating and utility area with washer drier. Door to back garden.
FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom 1 with 4ft 6in double bed and built-in wardrobes.
Bedroom 2 with twin 3ft beds and built-in wardrobes.
Bedroom 3 with single 3ft bed and wardrobe.
Bathroom with bath and shower over, wash basin.
Separate WC with hand basin.
Accessed from the garden room, the gardens are a lovely feature of Reinbek, with seasonal planting and a large lawn. A small patio has outdoor furniture for meals and drinks in the open air, and a pretty summerhouse doubles as a play room, with games table offering pool, air hockey and table football.
The handsome village of Lyndhurst carries the lofty title of ‘capital of The New Forest’, a legacy bestowed by William the Conqueror who established it as a royal hunting ground in the 11th Century. This thriving parish is no stranger to nobility having been passed down to various kings, dukes and earls, all of them adding to its rich history of pomp and ceremony.
The most important building in this venerable village is the Queen’s House located at the top of the bustling high street, close to the impressive gothic church of St Michael and All Angels (where you’ll find the grave of Alice Hargreaves, the inspiration for one of Lewis Carroll’s most famous writings, Alice in Wonderland). The house is one of the Crown’s principle buildings and stands as the local headquarters of the Forestry Commission. It also contains the Verderers’ Hall, home of the ancient Verderers’ Court which dates back to the 13th Century, a place where important local matters were discussed, and disputes settled. If you’d like to learn more about the New Forest’s captivating history, then the New Forest Centre - located in the centre of the village - offers a fascinating insight into this ancient corner of England.
Lyndhurst’s thriving high street is lined with artisan outlets, traditional merchants, novelty shops, emporiums, delicatessens, cafés, tearooms and bistros, and if you’re a car enthusiast you’re bound to be impressed by the Ferrari and Maserati showroom at the bottom of the high street.
Such is the dulcet pace of Lyndhurst you’ll rarely feel the need to venture out of first gear, taking full advantage of the many quiet benches and daisy-dotted greens where you can while away the hours watching the world go by. One such spot is Bolton’s Bench, a yew-capped hillock on the eastern fringe of the village where New Forest ponies graze and you can enjoy gorgeous views past the church spire towards the heathland, wetland and distant trees, home to such species as the Dartford warbler, woodlark, silver-studded blue butterflies, fallow and roe deer, and a host of other woodland creatures. You’re also likely to hear the gentle nudge of leather on willow as the village cricket team look to up their runs before teatime.
When you holiday in Lyndhurst, you’ll find yourself encompassed by endless tracks, trails and circular pathways, the ideal setting for your walking and cycling adventures. Other popular local excursions include The New Forest Reptile Centre and the prestigious New Forest Golf Club. Whether it’s pony trekking or fly fishing, you’ll have no problem keeping the whole family occupied during your stay in Lyndhurst.
There are some lovely olde worlde pubs both in and around Lyndhurst, all with pretty beer gardens and gorgeous views of the surrounding New Forest. You’ll also find several exceptional restaurants tucked away along the village’s byways, perfect for a slap-up meal and a romantic night out.
During the summer months the New Forest open-top bus tour runs regular day trips along three different routes with connections to the charming neighbouring towns and villages.
Take a look at some of our delightful Lyndhurst holiday cottages and start planning your New Forest getaway.
There is private parking for two cars on the driveway, and additional on street parking outside the property.
Electric vehicle charging is possible via the mains socket in the garage.
Included: Bed linen and towels (guests must provide their own beach towels), gas central heating, internet and Wi-Fi. Mobile reception is generally reasonable, although please check with your provider prior to booking.
Use of swimming pool: As part of the complimentary welcome pack, guests can enjoy a day pass to the indoor swimming pool at the nearby Forest Lodge Hotel, which is a 10 minute walk away.
Reduced Occupancy Discount: Reduced occupancy discount available for 2 or less guests during high season weeks, using one bedroom.
Pets: Two dogs accepted. Must be over the age of 1 year old (unless agreed with the owner prior to booking). Dogs must be fully house trained, well behaved and kept off the beds and furniture. Please note £30 pet charge per pet per week applies.
Children: All ages welcome. Travel cot (please bring own cot bedding), high chair and stair gate provided
Bicycle Storage: Available uncovered within the back garden.
EV Charging: This property offers electric vehicle charging via the mains socket in the garage. Please let us know at the time of booking; there will be a £30.00 per vehicle per week charge. Please bring your own charging cable.
Short Breaks: Available any time outside of school holidays.
Beaches: Milford on Sea, Barton on Sea, Avon Beach and Mudeford all within 10 miles (15/20 minutes by car).
Local Facilities: Plenty of café’s, restaurants and pubs within walking distance, including Thai, Indian, Italian and traditional. Tesco Express and Co-Op within a 5 minute walk. The New Forest Tour open air buses also pass through Lyndhurst.
Renoufs Lyndhurst
(Less than a mile)
(3)
A popular local chain of authentically French cheese and wine bars offering over 200 wines and 300 artisan cheeses. Passionate about their craft, here you can explore the carefully curated wine list with a wine flight, enjoy one of their regular wine tasting events or simply pop in with friends or family for some excellent wine, cheese and charcuterie as well as other mouth-wateringly good nibbles.
Renoufs Cheese & Wine Bar 23 High St, Lyndhurst SO43 7BE (T: 07473 074733)
Highly recommend a visit. Amazing experience. The cheese and meat platters were delicious, the staff so friendly and very knowledgeable. The opportunity to try three different wines in one order was great. When next in the area would certainly return.
April 2024
We popped in for a drink. The service was great and there was a good atmosphere
April 2024
Holly, the host of Renoufs was very knowledgable and gave good recommendations both for wine and cheese. The meal was amazing, we had the Ultimate vegetarian platter for 2 which was enough for us 4 ladies. The ambience was relaxing, price reasonable and will definitely be revisiting. All in all, a great experience! Thanks Holly.
February 2024
The Fox & Hounds
(Less than a mile)
(9)
A friendly Georgian pub in Lyndhurst’s thriving high street. It’s often busy with both locals and visitors who come to drink, eat, take part in the quiz nights, events and listen to live bands on Saturday nights. Inside is spacious whilst staying cosy, especially with the log burner glowing on a winter’s day. During warmer months, you can sit outside in the large terraced beer garden.
The Fox & Hounds (T: 023 8028 2098) Lyndhurst SO43 7BG
We stayed in Lyndhurst for the week and visited the Fox and Hounds at all different times of the day and for a mixture of just drinks and drinks and food. Couldnt beat it. The friendly and efficient staff. Choice of Food and drink and highly recommend the sunday roast. Definitely worth a visit.
April 2024
Good beer and we enjoyed the mezze sharing platter in the pretty courtyard outside. Would definitely visit again.
April 2024
Great pub, with friendly staff
March 2024
The food was excellent and the staff were very friendly and helpful.
September 2023
Great pub, well staffed and good meals!
September 2022
Great food and large pub garden.
August 2022
Lovely pub in Lyndhurst, excellent service and would recommend Sunday lunch
October 2021
Great pub. With plenty of outside seating.
July 2021
Friendly pub with.excellent beer and good food at reasonable prices. Pleasant outside patio and live music at weekends fun. New Forest discount card accepted for food orders recommended.
September 2017
The Mailmans Arms
(Less than a mile)
(5)
At the end of the high street, Mailmans Arms is a great place for people watching – the pub is next to the Maserati/Ferrari garage! The bar stocks real ales and a nice selection of wines, spirits and beverages. Home-made food is served all day and beautifully presented. Meat is from a local butcher, and vegetables from a greengrocer on the high street. The menu features popular pub classics alongside a daily specials board. There’s a monthly curry night and very popular Sunday carvery. Indoors is a large log fire, and when warm, there’s a choice of outdoor seating to the front of the pub and a beer garden to the rear. A separate TV room shows major sporting events.
Mailmans Arms, (T:02380 284196) Lyndhurst, SO43 7BE
A very friendly pub in which we eat twice, enjoying the food both times.
May 2023
The Mailman's Arms is a great pub with friendly staff, delicious cooked food, reasonable prices and the best thing for us was being able to hire one of the pods in the beer garden - we will definitely be returning when next in the New Forest.
April 2022
Found the one way system in and out of the pub totally over the top and unnecessary
October 2021
In these COVID-19 times it’s not great when you receive a glass of wine with the previous persons lipstick visible on the glass.
July 2021
This was a great pub, very friendly staff, great food and dog friendly too
August 2020
Cafe Parisien
(Less than a mile)
(2)
Lovely little café on Lyndhurst’s high street serving French-inspired goodies such as fresh croissants, pastries and baguettes, as well as a few cooked dishes and excellent coffee. There’s a small outdoor terrace from which you can watch the world go by.
Cafe Parisien (T: 023 8028 4546) Lyndhurst SO43 7BJ
Lovely coffee and cakes and a great place on a cold winters day
December 2022
Lovely little cafe with great coffee.
September 2021
The Swan Inn
(Less than a mile)
(2)
This family run pub has roots dating back to c.1731. There’s a large sunny beer garden to the rear, inside is the familiar warm and comfortable hues, dark wood, beams and exposed brickwork for a country pub of this age. There are daily specials alongside the main menu, which also changes on a regular basis. You’ll find the usual pub fare which is cooked well and in large hearty portions. Dogs welcome.
The Swan (T:02380 282203) Emery Down, SO43 7DT
A real disappointment. When we arrived there was one other couple in the whole place...understandable that it was empty at 7pm on a Saturday evening as the food was terrible. The one member of staff was very friendly and professional. Such a shame.
March 2024
Excellent food outside with all Covid measures in place.?
August 2020
Hidden Britain Tours
(Less than a mile)
Guided tours of the New Forest on foot or driven around by our own chauffeur is the glamorous way to explore this beautiful part of the world. Hidden Britain Tours have refined their experience over five years to bring you the best of the area’s history and landscapes in a few short hours - something for visitors of all ages to enjoy!
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New Forest Museum
(Less than a mile)
(3)
Housed within the New Forest Centre, the New Forest Museum is packed full of displays and activities about the New Forest National Park, including why ponies are kept on the Forest and why we shouldn’t feed them! There’s something for all ages, which will help you make the most of your time in the Forest
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This was a lovely place to visit with a two year old on a very cold day. As well as the displays that you'd expect there is a play, reading and colouring area for small children. The staff were really helpful, especially when Nanna was looking for baby changing facilities and needed help with the lift. Nanna and the two year old also enjoyed a snack in the cafe - again staff were very helpful and the food was tasty! There was also a nice selection of reasonably priced gifts. We're looking forward to visiting again.
December 2019
Went on an event day, which was, for us, too busy. The tickets allowed to go in again within 6 days. Lovely and peaceful and managed to see round the palace. Staff very friendly and heloful. Our grandchildren had a great day
May 2018
Very interesting. Grandson enjoyed the hands on displays.
August 2017
New Forest Centre
(Less than a mile)
(13)
Telling you everything you need to know about the beauty spot that is the New Forest National Park, the New Forest Centre brings you the New Forest Museum, gift shops, walks and cycle rides and guides to the area’s magnificent wildlife.
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Very good, and very interesting
May 2024
We really enjoyed the display in the museum. It explained to concept of the common land well and was really interesting. Lovely gift shop and cafe also and the needlework panel upstairs is outstanding. A real treasure that will be admired for a long time to come.
April 2024
Lots of interesting things to read and find out about the New Forest area and some interactive bits for kids. Great cafe attached for cake and coffee.
August 2023
Spent a pleasant time looking around the interesting museum and getting advice on the closest children's play area from a helpful lady at the information desk.
June 2023
good information about the forest
November 2021
A great place to learn more about the New Forest - Staff incredibly helpful
September 2021
This Centre is worth a visit.
June 2021
A good selection of gifts and useful information
September 2019
very helpful
June 2019
The tearoom here is great and very dog friendly
April 2019
Excellent, informative displays with plenty to appeal to all ages. We went on a rainy day and spent a couple of hours there with a 9yo, 4yo and 1yo. Learnt a lot about the history of the New Forest and how it is currently managed and would happily go back again,
August 2018
Informative and Interesting. Nice selection of items in shop.
March 2018
Very interesting and informative.
August 2017
The Woods Cyclery
(Less than a mile)
(2)
Offering accessory and cycle hire, The Woods Cyclery allows you to explore the New Forest and all its cycle paths, getting to know the natural beauty of Lyndhurst. They offer a wide range of bikes from brands including Giant, GT Marin or Scott, for all ages and abilities as well as offering repairs and servicing.
Great cycling shop with knowledgeable staff. Helped me with a new helmet, that had broken on a cycling holiday!
June 2021
We managed to bring everything with us for our holiday except for my husband's cycling helmet & gloves so wandered in to Lyndhurst to this recommended shop. Friendly knowledgeable staff who solved our issues efficiently & gave us lots of advice on suitable cycle routes.
September 2019
New Forest Golf Club
(Less than a mile)
The second oldest golf club in Hampshire, New Forest Golf Club on the outskirts of Lyndhurst is renowned for its beauty and the excellence of the course. A relatively flat and easy walking par 69, it is a warm and welcoming environment with New Forest ponies and cattle roaming freely for good measure - so just keep an eye out where you hit that ball!
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Barton on Sea
(11 miles)
(2)
A stony beach with sandy areas as the tide goes out, and a great spot to do some fossil hunting. The cliffs are subject to considerable coastal erosion and at times parts of the beach can be cordoned off. The Beachcomber Café on the cliff top is one of the most popular cafés in the region. Plenty of parking in car parks along the cliff top as well as on-road parking.
A pleasant walk along the cliff top and along the beach. There was less cliff than last time we went to the New Forest.
June 2023
Super walk, nice and easy and great place for a meal or tea and cake by the car park.
April 2019
Milford on Sea
(11 miles)
(16)
A beautiful shingle beach with pretty painted beach huts, plenty of parking, and excellent coastal walks along Hurst spit to Hurst Castle with clear views of the Isle of Wight and needles. The superb Raft Rocks Restaurant is worth a visit with its Art deco style and roof terrace. You can also walk across the wildlife marshes to Keyhaven harbour and (in season) take the boat to Hurst Castle or the Isle of Wight.
Lovely sea walk within 15 minutes of the cottage.
March 2024
A lovely place to stay. So much to see and do locally and within easy reach.
August 2023
Milford on Sea is a very quintessential English village which has retained all its charm. The seafront is a delight to stroll along and The Needles Eye Cafe produces lovely coffee and lunches which is well worth a visit. A walk around Sturt Pond is also enjoyable and through to the village.
June 2023
Lovely quiet location for a beach walk. Great for watching the sea and waves without the crowds.
June 2023
Brilliant beach.
September 2022
Beautiful beach with views to The Isle of Wight. Good for swimming, picnics and walking. Very good car parking and public toilets. Lots of good places to eat and drink either next to the beach or in the village, a short walk away
July 2022
A proper gem. Great location for the new forest. The village is great and was only a short walk from our house. Not too busy or full of holiday makers. We will be back.
October 2021
One of my favourite places
July 2021
Good place to go if you have a buggy or wheelchair as there is a tarmac path along the top of the cliffs with great views of the Needles, plenty of parking and a kiosk serving refreshments.
September 2020
Lovely village with adequate shops on a very pretty green.
September 2019
Due to my husband breaking his leg we hired a mobility scooter for our holiday. It was a joy to ride along the front at Milford. Wonderful views of The Needles and lots of benches along the way too. Great access from the car parks. Would be great if the short path from Milford to Keyhaven could be the same good surface. We felt the rough stones would be too hard to ride on.
June 2019
Love Milford on Sea so old fashioned hasn't changed much since I use go as a child in the 1960/70s
April 2019
great walking area, small cafe-the needles, children climbing play park- crashing waves over stoned beach
March 2019
Great for a dog walk along the spit to Hurst Castle. Needles Eye cafe is a welcome break, quite good food but very busy and a bit basic.
December 2017
Fantastic sea location with goods pubs, shops etc
November 2017
Lovely village, plenty of shops and places to eat - no post office though.
June 2017
Highcliffe Beach
(11 miles)
Highcliffe beach, beneath the popular Cliffhanger Restaurant is a part sandy, part pebble beach. The beach has sloping access as well as steps down to the shore from the pay and display clifftop car park. To the east, Highcliffe beach towards Barton on Sea is a part sandy beach at the foot of the second most eroded cliff in England. This side of the beach is dog-friendly all year. However do check the tide times as high tide can make it difficult to walk along the beach.
To the west towards Highcliffe Castle beach, the promenade leads across the top of the small beaches inbetween the groynes with views across Christchurch Bay and Hengistbury Head. Groynes 4-8 have dog restrictions as does the promenade during the summer months, May-September.
Highcliffe Castle Beach
(11 miles)
(3)
A picturesque, tree-lined beach of shingle, and sand at low tide. Good facilities on the cliff top including an excellent tea room, public toilets, baby change and a children’s play area in the Castle gardens. Plenty of parking and sloping access down to the beach. Highcliffe Castle beach is dog-friendly all year round.
Very picturesque beach with great access, looks good for a beach day
October 2021
Lovely
April 2019
Lovely clean sandy beach and a really i would highly recommend this spot for your car to break down takes the ouch out of waiting for the recovery truck
April 2017
Lepe Beach
(12 miles)
Some of the best views of the Solent can be enjoyed from over a mile of beach and pine fringed cliffs. Historic D-Day remains, wildflower meadows and children's play area. Beach front car park.
April 2024
We had a lovely week and we were lucky with the weather. We couldn't fault the accommodation and the Prosecco and cake were an extra nice touch. The owner was friendly and helpful.
March 2024
We had a lovely weekend and the cottage is lovely and has everything you need. Our host is a lovely lady, who is so friendly and helpful. Thank you for the cake and prosecco and Heidi loved her chew!!
February 2024
Landlady very helpful and friendly. Nice to have Prosecco, cake and milk on arrival. Directions helpful. Had plenty of wood available to us for log fire.
February 2024
Standard of furnishings, equipment and cleanlines all excellent. Enjoyed our stay - property & garden was lovely, caretaker Helen in the Annex was great, lots of nice touches including for our dog Milo. Great central location. Visited Furzey Gardens which was nice as we could take the dog off season, visited the Commonwealth war grave and church St Nicholas at Brockenhurst which was good. A lovely few days away.
February 2024
Beautiful house, well equipped, comfortable and had items to give it a personal touch. The garden is lovely - would be lovely to sit out in summer. Everything provided for the dog as well as dog treats - Milo enjoyed! Excellent host, made sure everything was in place for a great stay. Great location, would definitely stay again. Welcome pack provided was a very thoughtful touch.
February 2024
Lovely house in a great location for Lyndhurst and bike rides. Thoughtful host, everything we needed at the house for a great weekend away.
November 2023
Helen was a lovely and very attentive host. Reinbek is a well appointed comfortable cottage with a lovely peaceful garden and great access to the town. We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend Reinbek to anyone wanting to explore the New Forest.
September 2023
Excellent hospitality. House well equipped, clean and tidy. No problems at all.
September 2023
Will definitely stay again. Wonderful place and perfectly kitted out. Host went above and beyond to help. Very sad in going back home.
September 2023
We had a fabulous time. The location is brilliant for exploring the New Forest and coast. The private cul de sac is very safe. Beds were super comfy. The house is very well equipped. Friendly, professional, helpful owner. Cannot fault this place and will definitely return.
July 2023
Reinbek is new to our portfolio for 2023, so has yet to be reviewed. Our Property Consultant has visited, and has these comments: Reinbek is in a great location on the edge of the bustling New Forest village of Lyndhurst. Just a short walk from both the heart of the village and the National Park, you can leave your car behind and explore on foot! With plenty of space downstairs, and a welcoming open fire for cosy evenings in, Reinbek is comfortable and well equipped for your self catering holiday. Upstairs are 3 light and airy bedrooms and a newly refitted bathroom. The garden is a wonderful spot for relaxing, playing and al fresco dining during the summer months. I have no hesitation in recommending this lovely modern cottage.
April 2024
We had a lovely week and we were lucky with the weather. We couldn't fault the accommodation and the Prosecco and cake were an extra nice touch. The owner was friendly and helpful.
March 2024
We had a lovely weekend and the cottage is lovely and has everything you need. Our host is a lovely lady, who is so friendly and helpful. Thank you for the cake and prosecco and Heidi loved her chew!!
February 2024
Landlady very helpful and friendly. Nice to have Prosecco, cake and milk on arrival. Directions helpful. Had plenty of wood available to us for log fire.
February 2024
Standard of furnishings, equipment and cleanlines all excellent. Enjoyed our stay - property & garden was lovely, caretaker Helen in the Annex was great, lots of nice touches including for our dog Milo. Great central location. Visited Furzey Gardens which was nice as we could take the dog off season, visited the Commonwealth war grave and church St Nicholas at Brockenhurst which was good. A lovely few days away.
February 2024
Beautiful house, well equipped, comfortable and had items to give it a personal touch. The garden is lovely - would be lovely to sit out in summer. Everything provided for the dog as well as dog treats - Milo enjoyed! Excellent host, made sure everything was in place for a great stay. Great location, would definitely stay again. Welcome pack provided was a very thoughtful touch.
February 2024
Lovely house in a great location for Lyndhurst and bike rides. Thoughtful host, everything we needed at the house for a great weekend away.
November 2023
Helen was a lovely and very attentive host. Reinbek is a well appointed comfortable cottage with a lovely peaceful garden and great access to the town. We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend Reinbek to anyone wanting to explore the New Forest.
September 2023
Excellent hospitality. House well equipped, clean and tidy. No problems at all.
September 2023
Will definitely stay again. Wonderful place and perfectly kitted out. Host went above and beyond to help. Very sad in going back home.
September 2023
We had a fabulous time. The location is brilliant for exploring the New Forest and coast. The private cul de sac is very safe. Beds were super comfy. The house is very well equipped. Friendly, professional, helpful owner. Cannot fault this place and will definitely return.
July 2023
Reinbek is new to our portfolio for 2023, so has yet to be reviewed. Our Property Consultant has visited, and has these comments: Reinbek is in a great location on the edge of the bustling New Forest village of Lyndhurst. Just a short walk from both the heart of the village and the National Park, you can leave your car behind and explore on foot! With plenty of space downstairs, and a welcoming open fire for cosy evenings in, Reinbek is comfortable and well equipped for your self catering holiday. Upstairs are 3 light and airy bedrooms and a newly refitted bathroom. The garden is a wonderful spot for relaxing, playing and al fresco dining during the summer months. I have no hesitation in recommending this lovely modern cottage.
Renoufs Lyndhurst
(Less than a mile)
(3)
A popular local chain of authentically French cheese and wine bars offering over 200 wines and 300 artisan cheeses. Passionate about their craft, here you can explore the carefully curated wine list with a wine flight, enjoy one of their regular wine tasting events or simply pop in with friends or family for some excellent wine, cheese and charcuterie as well as other mouth-wateringly good nibbles.
Renoufs Cheese & Wine Bar 23 High St, Lyndhurst SO43 7BE (T: 07473 074733)
Highly recommend a visit. Amazing experience. The cheese and meat platters were delicious, the staff so friendly and very knowledgeable. The opportunity to try three different wines in one order was great. When next in the area would certainly return.
April 2024
We popped in for a drink. The service was great and there was a good atmosphere
April 2024
Holly, the host of Renoufs was very knowledgable and gave good recommendations both for wine and cheese. The meal was amazing, we had the Ultimate vegetarian platter for 2 which was enough for us 4 ladies. The ambience was relaxing, price reasonable and will definitely be revisiting. All in all, a great experience! Thanks Holly.
February 2024
The Fox & Hounds
(Less than a mile)
(9)
A friendly Georgian pub in Lyndhurst’s thriving high street. It’s often busy with both locals and visitors who come to drink, eat, take part in the quiz nights, events and listen to live bands on Saturday nights. Inside is spacious whilst staying cosy, especially with the log burner glowing on a winter’s day. During warmer months, you can sit outside in the large terraced beer garden.
The Fox & Hounds (T: 023 8028 2098) Lyndhurst SO43 7BG
We stayed in Lyndhurst for the week and visited the Fox and Hounds at all different times of the day and for a mixture of just drinks and drinks and food. Couldnt beat it. The friendly and efficient staff. Choice of Food and drink and highly recommend the sunday roast. Definitely worth a visit.
April 2024
Good beer and we enjoyed the mezze sharing platter in the pretty courtyard outside. Would definitely visit again.
April 2024
Great pub, with friendly staff
March 2024
The food was excellent and the staff were very friendly and helpful.
September 2023
Great pub, well staffed and good meals!
September 2022
Great food and large pub garden.
August 2022
Lovely pub in Lyndhurst, excellent service and would recommend Sunday lunch
October 2021
Great pub. With plenty of outside seating.
July 2021
Friendly pub with.excellent beer and good food at reasonable prices. Pleasant outside patio and live music at weekends fun. New Forest discount card accepted for food orders recommended.
September 2017
The Mailmans Arms
(Less than a mile)
(5)
At the end of the high street, Mailmans Arms is a great place for people watching – the pub is next to the Maserati/Ferrari garage! The bar stocks real ales and a nice selection of wines, spirits and beverages. Home-made food is served all day and beautifully presented. Meat is from a local butcher, and vegetables from a greengrocer on the high street. The menu features popular pub classics alongside a daily specials board. There’s a monthly curry night and very popular Sunday carvery. Indoors is a large log fire, and when warm, there’s a choice of outdoor seating to the front of the pub and a beer garden to the rear. A separate TV room shows major sporting events.
Mailmans Arms, (T:02380 284196) Lyndhurst, SO43 7BE
A very friendly pub in which we eat twice, enjoying the food both times.
May 2023
The Mailman's Arms is a great pub with friendly staff, delicious cooked food, reasonable prices and the best thing for us was being able to hire one of the pods in the beer garden - we will definitely be returning when next in the New Forest.
April 2022
Found the one way system in and out of the pub totally over the top and unnecessary
October 2021
In these COVID-19 times it’s not great when you receive a glass of wine with the previous persons lipstick visible on the glass.
July 2021
This was a great pub, very friendly staff, great food and dog friendly too
August 2020
Cafe Parisien
(Less than a mile)
(2)
Lovely little café on Lyndhurst’s high street serving French-inspired goodies such as fresh croissants, pastries and baguettes, as well as a few cooked dishes and excellent coffee. There’s a small outdoor terrace from which you can watch the world go by.
Cafe Parisien (T: 023 8028 4546) Lyndhurst SO43 7BJ
Lovely coffee and cakes and a great place on a cold winters day
December 2022
Lovely little cafe with great coffee.
September 2021
The Swan Inn
(Less than a mile)
(2)
This family run pub has roots dating back to c.1731. There’s a large sunny beer garden to the rear, inside is the familiar warm and comfortable hues, dark wood, beams and exposed brickwork for a country pub of this age. There are daily specials alongside the main menu, which also changes on a regular basis. You’ll find the usual pub fare which is cooked well and in large hearty portions. Dogs welcome.
The Swan (T:02380 282203) Emery Down, SO43 7DT
A real disappointment. When we arrived there was one other couple in the whole place...understandable that it was empty at 7pm on a Saturday evening as the food was terrible. The one member of staff was very friendly and professional. Such a shame.
March 2024
Excellent food outside with all Covid measures in place.?
August 2020
Hidden Britain Tours
(Less than a mile)
Guided tours of the New Forest on foot or driven around by our own chauffeur is the glamorous way to explore this beautiful part of the world. Hidden Britain Tours have refined their experience over five years to bring you the best of the area’s history and landscapes in a few short hours - something for visitors of all ages to enjoy!
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New Forest Museum
(Less than a mile)
(3)
Housed within the New Forest Centre, the New Forest Museum is packed full of displays and activities about the New Forest National Park, including why ponies are kept on the Forest and why we shouldn’t feed them! There’s something for all ages, which will help you make the most of your time in the Forest
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This was a lovely place to visit with a two year old on a very cold day. As well as the displays that you'd expect there is a play, reading and colouring area for small children. The staff were really helpful, especially when Nanna was looking for baby changing facilities and needed help with the lift. Nanna and the two year old also enjoyed a snack in the cafe - again staff were very helpful and the food was tasty! There was also a nice selection of reasonably priced gifts. We're looking forward to visiting again.
December 2019
Went on an event day, which was, for us, too busy. The tickets allowed to go in again within 6 days. Lovely and peaceful and managed to see round the palace. Staff very friendly and heloful. Our grandchildren had a great day
May 2018
Very interesting. Grandson enjoyed the hands on displays.
August 2017
New Forest Centre
(Less than a mile)
(13)
Telling you everything you need to know about the beauty spot that is the New Forest National Park, the New Forest Centre brings you the New Forest Museum, gift shops, walks and cycle rides and guides to the area’s magnificent wildlife.
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Very good, and very interesting
May 2024
We really enjoyed the display in the museum. It explained to concept of the common land well and was really interesting. Lovely gift shop and cafe also and the needlework panel upstairs is outstanding. A real treasure that will be admired for a long time to come.
April 2024
Lots of interesting things to read and find out about the New Forest area and some interactive bits for kids. Great cafe attached for cake and coffee.
August 2023
Spent a pleasant time looking around the interesting museum and getting advice on the closest children's play area from a helpful lady at the information desk.
June 2023
good information about the forest
November 2021
A great place to learn more about the New Forest - Staff incredibly helpful
September 2021
This Centre is worth a visit.
June 2021
A good selection of gifts and useful information
September 2019
very helpful
June 2019
The tearoom here is great and very dog friendly
April 2019
Excellent, informative displays with plenty to appeal to all ages. We went on a rainy day and spent a couple of hours there with a 9yo, 4yo and 1yo. Learnt a lot about the history of the New Forest and how it is currently managed and would happily go back again,
August 2018
Informative and Interesting. Nice selection of items in shop.
March 2018
Very interesting and informative.
August 2017
The Woods Cyclery
(Less than a mile)
(2)
Offering accessory and cycle hire, The Woods Cyclery allows you to explore the New Forest and all its cycle paths, getting to know the natural beauty of Lyndhurst. They offer a wide range of bikes from brands including Giant, GT Marin or Scott, for all ages and abilities as well as offering repairs and servicing.
Great cycling shop with knowledgeable staff. Helped me with a new helmet, that had broken on a cycling holiday!
June 2021
We managed to bring everything with us for our holiday except for my husband's cycling helmet & gloves so wandered in to Lyndhurst to this recommended shop. Friendly knowledgeable staff who solved our issues efficiently & gave us lots of advice on suitable cycle routes.
September 2019
New Forest Golf Club
(Less than a mile)
The second oldest golf club in Hampshire, New Forest Golf Club on the outskirts of Lyndhurst is renowned for its beauty and the excellence of the course. A relatively flat and easy walking par 69, it is a warm and welcoming environment with New Forest ponies and cattle roaming freely for good measure - so just keep an eye out where you hit that ball!
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Barton on Sea
(11 miles)
(2)
A stony beach with sandy areas as the tide goes out, and a great spot to do some fossil hunting. The cliffs are subject to considerable coastal erosion and at times parts of the beach can be cordoned off. The Beachcomber Café on the cliff top is one of the most popular cafés in the region. Plenty of parking in car parks along the cliff top as well as on-road parking.
A pleasant walk along the cliff top and along the beach. There was less cliff than last time we went to the New Forest.
June 2023
Super walk, nice and easy and great place for a meal or tea and cake by the car park.
April 2019
Milford on Sea
(11 miles)
(16)
A beautiful shingle beach with pretty painted beach huts, plenty of parking, and excellent coastal walks along Hurst spit to Hurst Castle with clear views of the Isle of Wight and needles. The superb Raft Rocks Restaurant is worth a visit with its Art deco style and roof terrace. You can also walk across the wildlife marshes to Keyhaven harbour and (in season) take the boat to Hurst Castle or the Isle of Wight.
Lovely sea walk within 15 minutes of the cottage.
March 2024
A lovely place to stay. So much to see and do locally and within easy reach.
August 2023
Milford on Sea is a very quintessential English village which has retained all its charm. The seafront is a delight to stroll along and The Needles Eye Cafe produces lovely coffee and lunches which is well worth a visit. A walk around Sturt Pond is also enjoyable and through to the village.
June 2023
Lovely quiet location for a beach walk. Great for watching the sea and waves without the crowds.
June 2023
Brilliant beach.
September 2022
Beautiful beach with views to The Isle of Wight. Good for swimming, picnics and walking. Very good car parking and public toilets. Lots of good places to eat and drink either next to the beach or in the village, a short walk away
July 2022
A proper gem. Great location for the new forest. The village is great and was only a short walk from our house. Not too busy or full of holiday makers. We will be back.
October 2021
One of my favourite places
July 2021
Good place to go if you have a buggy or wheelchair as there is a tarmac path along the top of the cliffs with great views of the Needles, plenty of parking and a kiosk serving refreshments.
September 2020
Lovely village with adequate shops on a very pretty green.
September 2019
Due to my husband breaking his leg we hired a mobility scooter for our holiday. It was a joy to ride along the front at Milford. Wonderful views of The Needles and lots of benches along the way too. Great access from the car parks. Would be great if the short path from Milford to Keyhaven could be the same good surface. We felt the rough stones would be too hard to ride on.
June 2019
Love Milford on Sea so old fashioned hasn't changed much since I use go as a child in the 1960/70s
April 2019
great walking area, small cafe-the needles, children climbing play park- crashing waves over stoned beach
March 2019
Great for a dog walk along the spit to Hurst Castle. Needles Eye cafe is a welcome break, quite good food but very busy and a bit basic.
December 2017
Fantastic sea location with goods pubs, shops etc
November 2017
Lovely village, plenty of shops and places to eat - no post office though.
June 2017
Highcliffe Beach
(11 miles)
Highcliffe beach, beneath the popular Cliffhanger Restaurant is a part sandy, part pebble beach. The beach has sloping access as well as steps down to the shore from the pay and display clifftop car park. To the east, Highcliffe beach towards Barton on Sea is a part sandy beach at the foot of the second most eroded cliff in England. This side of the beach is dog-friendly all year. However do check the tide times as high tide can make it difficult to walk along the beach.
To the west towards Highcliffe Castle beach, the promenade leads across the top of the small beaches inbetween the groynes with views across Christchurch Bay and Hengistbury Head. Groynes 4-8 have dog restrictions as does the promenade during the summer months, May-September.
Highcliffe Castle Beach
(11 miles)
(3)
A picturesque, tree-lined beach of shingle, and sand at low tide. Good facilities on the cliff top including an excellent tea room, public toilets, baby change and a children’s play area in the Castle gardens. Plenty of parking and sloping access down to the beach. Highcliffe Castle beach is dog-friendly all year round.
Very picturesque beach with great access, looks good for a beach day
October 2021
Lovely
April 2019
Lovely clean sandy beach and a really i would highly recommend this spot for your car to break down takes the ouch out of waiting for the recovery truck
April 2017
Lepe Beach
(12 miles)
Some of the best views of the Solent can be enjoyed from over a mile of beach and pine fringed cliffs. Historic D-Day remains, wildflower meadows and children's play area. Beach front car park.
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