Key Features
- Property code: A558
- Preferred changeover day: Friday
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 10am
- Access statement available
- Parking (see description for details)
- Direct forest access
- Dishwasher
- Garden or outside space
- Nearby pub or restaurant
- Real fire
- Short breaks available
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
This delightful, detached farm cottage (originally the Manor Dairy) is situated on a mixed working farm keeping beef cattle, pigs, sheep and chickens. The cottage enjoys a superb location looking out over fields to the open forest beyond. It is comfortably furnished and equipped, and offers an attractive and peaceful place for a family holiday. This is a wonderful place from which to explore the beautiful countryside on foot or by bicycle.
PLEASE NOTE THIS COTTAGE ACCEPTS A MAXIMUM OF 6 GUESTS, AND THIS IS TO INCLUDE INFANTS.
Key Features
- Property code: A558
- Preferred changeover day: Friday
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 10am
- Access statement available
- Parking (see description for details)
- Direct forest access
- Dishwasher
- Garden or outside space
- Nearby pub or restaurant
- Real fire
- Short breaks available
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
This delightful, detached farm cottage (originally the Manor Dairy) is situated on a mixed working farm keeping beef cattle, pigs, sheep and chickens. The cottage enjoys a superb location looking out over fields to the open forest beyond. It is comfortably furnished and equipped, and offers an attractive and peaceful place for a family holiday. This is a wonderful place from which to explore the beautiful countryside on foot or by bicycle.
PLEASE NOTE THIS COTTAGE ACCEPTS A MAXIMUM OF 6 GUESTS, AND THIS IS TO INCLUDE INFANTS.
Entrance through sunny conservatory with washing machine and leads to main patio.
Sitting room with wood burner, flatscreen TV, separate DVD player, French windows to second patio with field views.
Kitchen with oven, halogen hob, microwave, fridge-freezer and dishwasher.
Washing machine in conservatory.
Dining room off kitchen.
Cottage stairs to First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with double bed (4ft 6in).
Bedroom 2 with twin single beds(3ft).
Bedroom 3 with twin single beds (3ft).
Bathroom with bath, separate shower cubicle, basin and WC.
Enclosed garden with two patios, one with garden furniture and overlooking fields. Barbecue provided.
Minstead is great little village bursting with character, perfect for back to nature holidays and escaping the action-packed pace of everyday life. The surrounding woods, heathland and countryside, dotted with ponies, cattle, donkeys and the odd foraging pig or two, forges a blissful landscape to explore.
Fans of super-sleuth Sherlock Holmes can see the grave of his creator, author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, who is buried in Minstead All Saints Church. Further up the road is Minstead Study Centre which regularly opens its doors to the public with sessions, events and workshops held throughout the year to great acclaim. Close by and well worth a visit is Furzey Gardens. This 10 acre plot is home to a colourful confetti of woodland gardens and plants from across the world.
For a super meal, great service and well-kept ale, Minstead village has an outstanding pub called The Trusty Servant, which many New Forest folk in the know travel to frequent. The pub proudly crowns the edge of the village green, offering a sprawling sunny beer garden, and when the temperature drops in winter months you can cosy up in front of one of its flickering log fires.
For 2 cars in farm lane by cottage.
Included Bed linen (guests to provide own towels), WiFi (intermittent connection), electricity, night storage heating (double glazed throughout apart from conservatory), travel cot (bring own cot bedding).
Pets No pets
Parking For 2 cars in farm lane by cottage.
Telephone No telephone.
Direct Forest Access
Farmshop nearby provides own farm produce including home reared beef, pork and lamb.
Pubs in Emery Down and Minstead both 1 mile.
Shops, pubs and restaurants in Lyndhurst 2.5 miles.
Beach Milford on Sea 12 miles, Lepe 11 miles.
Short breaks Not available.
Changeover Friday
Check in times: 4pm
Check out times: 10am
The Trusty Servant
(2 miles)
(12)
Overlooking the village green in this quintessential New Forest village, The Trusty Servant is a great place to stop for a bite to eat whilst exploring the area. Family and dog friendly, with plenty of seating both inside by the fire or outside in the huge rear garden, you’ll find a good selection of pub favourites on the menu accompanied by a range of local beers at the pump.
The Trusty Servant (T: 023 8081 2137) Lyndhurst SO43 7FY
Had a excellent meal here (good size portions), great service and dog friendly. Big outside area, great for when you have children and dogs with you!
August 2023
Lovely pub in lovely surroundings and the food was great too. Great service. We look forward to going back when we are next on holiday in the New Forest.
May 2023
Great food and service
July 2022
visited for lunch twice and on both occasions had a good pub meal. The menu is varied and different and includes a good range of vegetarian/vegan dishes. They have a large garden although we chose to eat inside as it was cool and the staff and visitors were adhering to wearing masks so we felt safe and our space was respected during our visit.
September 2021
This pub was absolutely amazing. The food for such a varied menu was delicious. We ate here a lot and also had takeaways as their whole menu can be prepared for take away.
September 2021
This pub was quite satisfactory as a pub but would advise that they are not at the present time giving New Forrest Cottage clients a discount. This is probably understandable due to the hard times that the hospitality industry has and is suffering
June 2021
We had an excellent meal here, really superb food. I was also impressed with how the staff were managing Covid procedures to keep everyone safe.
September 2020
We had a really nice meal here during our holiday, the menu offers a good choice & the portion sizes are generous. The pub is cozy & friendly and all the staff were really pleasant & helpful. Do check your bill though - a genuine mistake I’m sure but their calculations left a lot to be desired - quickly sorted though once we pointed it out.
November 2019
Very friendly pub with generous portions of very good food.
June 2019
Very good food and service enjoyed by all the family!
May 2019
excellent service and value for money
May 2019
we were there on sunday lunch. food was terreble en way to much gravy on the plate
June 2017
The New Forest Inn
(2 miles)
(17)
A popular pub with New Forest folk for its great selection of local ales, beers, wines and delicious home-cooked food. The New Forest Inn’s location surrounded by forest and countryside means you’ll often see ponies, cattle, and pigs wandering past its doors. On nippy days, the Inn keeps its two real log fires burning. In the summer months, an enchanting beer gardens offers a beautiful spot to sit and relax. The menus and specials board feature old favourites, along with some tasty surprises. Dogs welcome.
The New Forest Inn (T: 023 8028 4690) Lyndhurst SO43 7DY
Our favourite pub in the New Forest!
April 2024
Very lively pub that served delicious food in very generous portions. Dog friendly, which for us, is a huge plus.
October 2023
Great food and beer great venue
September 2023
Love this pub the pies are amazing.
May 2023
Good food pleasant, friendly and efficient staff. Reasonable prices.
May 2023
We had a lovely meal and the service was excellent. We look forward to going back when we are next on holiday in the New Forest.
May 2023
Lovely food as always
April 2023
Excellent food and service
September 2021
Hospitality was very welcoming and the food & wine selection was great.
August 2021
Always have a lovely meal here whenever we come on holiday
July 2021
Enjoyed our lunch here. Staff very nice.
June 2021
Always go here for a meal when we visit my son loves the crumble lots of custard
September 2020
Great garden to sit out and eat in. Lovely friendly service.
July 2020
went for lunch was excellent, staff loverly and service superb
February 2020
Nice Pub but the food isn’t that good Horses are coming to drink
July 2019
Excellent friendly service also good value
May 2019
excellent friendly pub, lovely food and service
July 2017
The Swan Inn
(2 miles)
(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
The Oak Inn
(2 miles)
(23)
A highly acclaimed country pub just outside Lyndhurst in the hamlet of Bank. Ponies often wander outside the pub which is popular with walkers, cyclists and those in search of good food and drinks in a charming location. The food showcases the New Forest and coastal larder, with imaginative and creative menus that change seasonally.
The Oak Inn (T: 02380 282350) Bank SO43 7FD
Great little pub. We walked from Brockenhurst and had lunch outside. Both dishes we ordered were very tasty . On a Sunday you do need to book to get a roast lunch as the pub is very popular for a roast.
April 2024
Very expensive. 2 unremarkable sandwiches, 2 portions of chips and 2 soft drinks came to over £30.00.
May 2023
Lovely food staff helpful
April 2023
Typical New Forest pub. Adorable.
January 2023
Very nice pub
January 2023
Really lovely welcoming pub. Great food and service.
December 2022
Lovely pub with relaxing friendly atmosphere and good food.
November 2021
Lovely pub/restaurant in beautiful location, staff friendly and food great. Had a good evening here, think you need to book ahead. Well worth a visit.
October 2021
Cycled there through the forest for a light lunch . Not as good as we remembered it in November 2020. Our light bites were very small portions of very average food and not good value for money . But we saw enormous sandwiches taken to other tables , more than we would have wanted to eat, but maybe a better choice for folk who like a more substantial meal. Customer service good .
October 2021
Service was very friendly but the food was very poor and we couldn’t eat it.
August 2021
Great food, friendly staff, but the service was poor on each of the three occasions that we visited.
June 2021
Very good food
September 2020
Very disappointed, over priced drinks, poor quality expensive food - definitely won’t rush back
September 2020
Stayed for 5 nights and went here twice. Was fantastic food, service and ambiance. Highly recommend
February 2020
Fabulous, traditional country pub with amazing food. Found this by accident but well worth a visit. Very warm welcome from friendly, helpful staff and good home cooked, quality food. 10/10
October 2019
Very good food but too few vegetarian dishes Nice Pub, dogs are welcome
July 2019
Fabulous food, great hospitality
June 2019
Cosy, friendly and good food. What more does anyone want?
April 2019
Lovely cost pub
April 2019
Great food!
February 2019
We have eaten at the Oak Inn in Bank many times over the years and the standard of food is not what it used to be. I would have described the food previously as that of a gastro pub whereas now I would describe it as pub grub. The pub is still a great place to go for a meal. But I would prefer if they did not have sittings - the choice being 6-6.30 or 8-8.30
October 2018
Walked up from Brockenhurst and had a lovely lunch . ALL the staff were so friendly and welcoming.
January 2018
Great pub with lovely food and friendly service.
January 2018
Renoufs Lyndhurst
(3 miles)
(1)
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)
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
New Forest Platinum Tours
(Less than a mile)
If you really want to see the New Forest in style, you need New Forest Platinum Tours. A family run business in Burley, they offer private chauffeur driven tours, day trips from Southampton and executive transportation in the New Forest for up to six passengers. Their popular Heart of the Forest Tour for example is four hours taking in the beauty of Brockenhurst, Beaulieu and Lyndhurst with flexibility to suit you.
Click Here for further information
Furzey Gardens
(2 miles)
(21)
Set in the heart of the New Forest at Minstead in Hampshire, this delightful informal garden was established in 1922 and is renowned for its all year round beauty, and for being a haven of peace and tranquillity: Furzey Gardens.
Visited ast week -was able to take the dog in too - lovely area, lovely staff - well worth a visit. Great example of social enterprise/Minstead Trust. Would visit again.
February 2024
We enjoyed Furzey gardens whilst staying at house for Christmas. The tinsel fairy tree trail was great , did it 3 times just to see if any fairies were at home. We liked the sculptures and quirky art amongst the garden. We will come again in may to see rhododendron in full bloom.
January 2024
Wonderful for all ages. The autumn colours were marvellous in the late October sunshine and the entertainment for young children was superb.
November 2023
Lovely Gardens and very nice (and tasty) cafe. Lots of tree houses and play areas for small children. Would love to go earlier in the year when everything is in bloom.
August 2023
We visit furzey garden whenever we can and it never disappoints. A wonderful and pleasant place to explore and to unwind and follow up with tea and coffee and a snack at the cafe.
May 2023
A truly amazing garden, supporting a brilliant charity
July 2022
We went there for an afternoon with the children and it was delightful. The children enjoyed the fairies and the adults enjoyed the beautiful gardens. One warning we thought we could take the dog but she wasn't allowed.
April 2022
Well worth a visit, something to see in every season. Nice cafe that you can visit anytime for coffee & cake. Plenty of interest for children with climbing towers, swings, tadpoles in the lake and fairy doors to find!
April 2022
Lovely colorful gardens on a gentle slope with winding paths and pond. Cafe sells variety of cakes, including vegan ones and excellent cup of tea.
April 2022
Fabulous little gardens, doing brilliant work.
July 2021
Definitely worth a visit. It is necessary to book a visiting slot via their website during the pandemic due to controlling numbers.
June 2021
Staff very helpful and Covid precautions good.spent a lovely couple of hours there and a coffee and cake after in the thatched tearoom.would visit again.
September 2020
I would recommend a visit to these beautiful gardens. A little gem.
September 2020
Furzey is a wonderful tranquil spot full of hidden corners & fairy doors to explore. Beautiful in the autumn & I would love to visit in other seasons too. The cafe is full of wonderful locally home made cakes & would highly recommend the carrot, chocolate, ginger, victoria sponge & scones! There are also plants & lots of cards & gifts for sale all at very reasonable prices.
September 2019
Lovely place to spend a few hours in the sunshine. Really nice play area for kids in the woodland too - lots to climb and explore and a nice cafe too.
September 2019
wonderful place
June 2019
Peaceful and welcoming
May 2019
fantastic gardens well worth a visit
May 2019
Lovely place to visit. Lots to see and ideal for children to play in the woodland garden with its bothies, towers and hides.
September 2018
Lovely gardens - great views. Grandson thoroughly enjoyed trying to find all the fairy doors. Very enjoyable visit.
August 2017
Beautiful gardens especially for young children.
August 2017
Woodland Trails
(2 miles)
(10)
Why not explore over 140 miles of unspoilt heathland and ancient woodland track by foot, bike or horseback? It’s the best way to get close to an abundant variety of wildlife and habitats on your journey. Click Here for some ideas on way marked walks suitable for all levels, including those who are less able and pushchairs and buggies.
Such a beautiful part of the country.
October 2023
Outstanding walks
May 2023
The Woodland Trails are well signed. Lots of information to be found out about the locality.
October 2022
Visited Bolderwood. Walked some of the well marked trails from 1/2 mile to 4 miles. Saw deer at the deer platform but also walking round the trails. Made the visit very special. Recommend
September 2021
Thoroughly enjoyed walking through The Forest. Flat easy walking on the trails we did. Loved the fact that it is unspoilt.
June 2021
We loved this along with the dog who ran for miles and got very muddy and wet as raining! But really enjoyed it
November 2019
Great!
August 2019
Wonderful place and a amazing wildlife
July 2019
Lovely walks with the dog
April 2019
May 2017
New Forest Reptile Centre
(2 miles)
(5)
Close to Lyndhurst, the New Forest Reptile Centre is a small but intriguing attraction where you can see and learn about all of Britain's reptiles in one place. Adders, grass snakes, smooth snakes, lizards, frogs and toads are all displayed in open air pens within a natural environment. See them enjoying the sunshine, go for a walk around the grounds and stop by for a picnic. There’s even a marked cycle route, so bring your bike!
Click Here for further information
We wanted to visit this attraction but it was closed when we were there.
May 2023
This was a disappointment in every way apart from the ice cream van in the car park. There were a few outdoor enclosures, nearly all amphibians not reptiles who had no shade and were obviously hiding from the heat - the entire family scoured each enclosure for the creature on the sign and saw absolutely none.
August 2022
This attraction appears to have closed
July 2021
We spend a couple of hours at this centre including our picnic lunch and ice creams. Staff are very informative and helpful in spotting some of the more elusive reptiles. This is also accessible by bike - remember to bear left at the first fork along the track, as we missed it the first time around because the sign is positioned further round the bend.
August 2019
A fab little freeattraction with plenty of reptiles to see in pods (if you're patient and happy to look for them). We didn't see every single native reptile however we went on a very hot day and didn't want to stay out in the sun too long to look. There was also a large hut run by the RSPB under their 'date with nature' scheme which shows a goshawk nest. We went after the goshawks had fledged but there was still footage to see and displays about other wildlife in the area. The two staff on duty were very friendly and helpful and happy to share their knowledge.
August 2018
Bolderwood Deer Sanctury
(2 miles)
(6)
The wooden viewing platform is just a short distance from the main Bolderwood car park. Adjacent to the car park is a large flat grassy Forest lawn, perfect for kicking a football around or a game of rounders. Bolderwood is one of the most popular spots in the New Forest for spending a sunny day and the area can become a bit congested during the better weather and at holiday times.
Brilliant walks, peaceful, quiet and relaxing. The deer here from the viewing platform looked happy too. Had a picnic at the tables in the sunshine and an ice cream from the van in the free car park. Great spot for a couple of hours out.
May 2023
A nice place to visit,you may be lucky enough to see the deer, if not it's nice place for a walk through the forest with picnic area
May 2023
Lovely walks always come here when we visit
April 2023
Love coming here to see the deer and great walks too
July 2021
Really lovely walks
August 2020
The deer viewing platform enabled us to see the deer. Lovely walks and information centre very good.
August 2017
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
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
Milford on Sea
(12 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
Avon Beach
(13 miles)
(2)
A family friendly beach close to Mudeford and Christchurch Harbour with plenty to do for all. For those with disabilities or small children there is a beach level carpark, and to keep everyone safe there is a designated bathing area and a seperate area allocated for watersports, all overseen by lifeguards in the summer months. This pretty sand and shingle beach is backed by trees and countryside and if you fancy some fresh local seafood or simply a coffee, ice cream or a cold drink, the beach is home to the excellent Noisy Lobster, serving breakfast, lunch and supper all year round.
Nice beach with good facilities
April 2023
Beautiful beach, lots of sand for youngsters- definitely been high on our favourites list, for more than 30 years and still is now the 'children' are nearly 30! - well worth the drive from New Forest. The Noisy Lobster is great and now has an 'outdoor upstairs' too. The Beach Cafe, half-way along, is excellent too- used to do very good carrot cake! The connecting beach towards Steamer Point is dog-friendly all year which is a bonus. Walking to the quay end, you can catch the ferry to Hengistbury Head which is beautiful beach too and often quieter (top favourite!) Even this last week (JULY 2021) the 'kids' wanted to crab-fish from Mudeford Quay!!
August 2021
September 2023
We loved our stay, having last stayed here 14 years ago. Weather was OK, this week would have been even better!
August 2023
Beautifully appointed house Thank you for your care and for great Admin too
July 2023
Loved our stay. Cottage well equipped and perfectly situated. Many thanks
June 2023
Really enjoyed our stay. Loved the rural outlook. Cottage was spacious and homely and loved the farm shop and tea room being so close. Well placed for New Forest attractions, beaches and Lymington ferry and Peppa Pig world!
June 2023
Lovely cottage with direct access to the forest.
May 2023
We loved our stay. We come back in september.
November 2022
Other than my other comments - our stay was absolutely magical and perfect. Thank you so much for letting us stay in your beautiful cottage, we had the best time ever. Best wishes and many thanks. Francesca
August 2022
A wonderful cottage. It was amazing to wake up every morning to stags in the garden. We had a great holiday and can’t wait to visit again soon.
July 2022
Yes we did. The location worked well and the access to the New Forest was so convenient.
May 2022
A lovely cottage with open aspect across fields. Ponies and donkeys were frequent visitors. Lovely walks into the forest from the doorstep with close encounters with deer and ponies. Friendly neighbours, farm shop and cream teas.
April 2022
Lovely cottage, good location as great to unload bikes from car and only short ride down lane to cycle route straight into New Forest. Great for bird watching from the cottage windows.
November 2021
The cottage's location is ideal with walks straight from the door so you don't always need to take the car to be able to explore. Being on a working farm was an added bonus, as was the farm's own shop just around the corner selling their own meat and home made goodies. Everyone was very friendly and helpful.
September 2021
Loved it - so peaceful and great to have Forest on your doorstep
July 2021
We had an exceptionally good time at Acres Down. It was wonderful.
May 2021
We have been renting holiday properties for many years, this one ranks as one of the best. Thank you so much!
May 2021
We loved acres down farm and would love to book for next year as soon as the bookings open on this property
May 2021
Our primary objective was to get away and do some great walking - achieved 100%. It's a cottage we've stayed at before and like; it is spacious, large enough and has all the comforts of home. Pleased to see some improvements (new conservatory, key safe) since staying there 2 years ago. We had deferred this holiday from May 2020. As we were still under covid measures, less availability/flexibility in local eateries and attractions could have caused a downer, but we resolved to go ahead anyway and do most of our own cooking.
October 2020
We had a great week with what looks like the last of the decent weather!
August 2020
Location perfect, shop & tea garden handy, animals past the front gate regularly, patio dining useful. 3 year old loved it.
October 2019
We had a very enjoyable week. A very peaceful location but also very handy for visits within the New Forest. Excellent venue.
October 2019
Overall an excellent stay. In general the cottage is well-appointed and offers a cosy feel.
June 2019
Fabulous Hse, beautifully clean and a great position.
June 2019
Yes, a lovely relaxing location and a very comfortable cottage.
May 2019
This was our second stay at the cottage. We greatly enjoyed our stay and hope to return. We found the little Farm Shop very useful and the lady running it extremely pleasant and helpful. We had one meal out at the Pub in Emery Down, otherwise were self-catering.
September 2018
Apart from the two items listed above, we were very happy with our stay.
September 2018
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Lovely, comfortable cottage in idyllic surroundings. Very friendly welcome from all concerned.
August 2018
Beautiful location, clean, well equipped cottage
May 2018
This was our first visit to this cottage and to this part of the New Forest. We were very impressed with the cottage, the helpful welcome we got from the locals - and the location with its immediate access to the Forest. We also found the nearby Acres Down Shop very useful. Unfortunately we chose to visit Lyndhurst on the Saturday morning. It took ages to get there because of the enormous traffic queue and the car park was brimfull. I hope I never make this mistake again ! We hope to have the opportunity to book the cottage again if it is available in the future.
September 2017
we enjoyed it very much in the woods.lovely ladies in the farm shop(recommend the meat) and tea room (very nice cream tea) peaceful restful stay go cycling and walking in the forest have a pint in the local pubs .
September 2017
The location is stunning and seeing cows outside the gate is just wonderful! The cottage is lovely, and the bedrooms a really good size, with excellent storage and lots of lamps make it really cosy. The kitchen is well stocked with equipment and a dishwasher! The cottage was lovely and clean on arrival. We would definitely stay here again, but for the fact that we like the novelty of staying in different cottages!
September 2017
The pictures showing the garden and surrounding fields are very misleading. Having a family that wanted to get out and enjoy the garden and surrounding fields, we weren't able to use the garden as we would have wanted to as the lawn was overgrown and the grass covered in apples, making it dangerous to walk on. Also the pictures don't show the fact that the fields have cows in them, again making it unable to use. It's a shame as the cottage was perfect otherwise in a great location.
We are sorry to hear that the garden was overgrown and we will be looking into this. The property is on a working farm , as described, which will explain why there were cows in the fields during your stay.
- The Toad Hall Team
May 2017
We enjoyed our stay. There were several places to sit and eat or relax. The diningroom and conservatory were welcome havens when some of us were watching the television. I would definitely recommend the cottage to others and hope to return with my daughter and grandchildren maybe next year. They would love it!
April 2017
Really enjoyed our stay at Acres farm. Wild ponies visited us most mornings. Peaceful and cosy. The farm house was perfect for our family of 5.
October 2016
This is a lovely old farm cottage, cosy and well equipped. Situated in a quiet spot on a working farm with wonderful walks just five minutes from the door and easy access to the rest of the New Forest.
August 2015
Nice spacious cottage with great access to the forest.
September 2023
We loved our stay, having last stayed here 14 years ago. Weather was OK, this week would have been even better!
August 2023
Beautifully appointed house Thank you for your care and for great Admin too
July 2023
Loved our stay. Cottage well equipped and perfectly situated. Many thanks
June 2023
Really enjoyed our stay. Loved the rural outlook. Cottage was spacious and homely and loved the farm shop and tea room being so close. Well placed for New Forest attractions, beaches and Lymington ferry and Peppa Pig world!
June 2023
Lovely cottage with direct access to the forest.
May 2023
We loved our stay. We come back in september.
November 2022
Other than my other comments - our stay was absolutely magical and perfect. Thank you so much for letting us stay in your beautiful cottage, we had the best time ever. Best wishes and many thanks. Francesca
August 2022
A wonderful cottage. It was amazing to wake up every morning to stags in the garden. We had a great holiday and can’t wait to visit again soon.
July 2022
Yes we did. The location worked well and the access to the New Forest was so convenient.
May 2022
A lovely cottage with open aspect across fields. Ponies and donkeys were frequent visitors. Lovely walks into the forest from the doorstep with close encounters with deer and ponies. Friendly neighbours, farm shop and cream teas.
April 2022
Lovely cottage, good location as great to unload bikes from car and only short ride down lane to cycle route straight into New Forest. Great for bird watching from the cottage windows.
November 2021
The cottage's location is ideal with walks straight from the door so you don't always need to take the car to be able to explore. Being on a working farm was an added bonus, as was the farm's own shop just around the corner selling their own meat and home made goodies. Everyone was very friendly and helpful.
September 2021
Loved it - so peaceful and great to have Forest on your doorstep
July 2021
We had an exceptionally good time at Acres Down. It was wonderful.
May 2021
We have been renting holiday properties for many years, this one ranks as one of the best. Thank you so much!
May 2021
We loved acres down farm and would love to book for next year as soon as the bookings open on this property
May 2021
Our primary objective was to get away and do some great walking - achieved 100%. It's a cottage we've stayed at before and like; it is spacious, large enough and has all the comforts of home. Pleased to see some improvements (new conservatory, key safe) since staying there 2 years ago. We had deferred this holiday from May 2020. As we were still under covid measures, less availability/flexibility in local eateries and attractions could have caused a downer, but we resolved to go ahead anyway and do most of our own cooking.
October 2020
We had a great week with what looks like the last of the decent weather!
August 2020
Location perfect, shop & tea garden handy, animals past the front gate regularly, patio dining useful. 3 year old loved it.
October 2019
We had a very enjoyable week. A very peaceful location but also very handy for visits within the New Forest. Excellent venue.
October 2019
Overall an excellent stay. In general the cottage is well-appointed and offers a cosy feel.
June 2019
Fabulous Hse, beautifully clean and a great position.
June 2019
Yes, a lovely relaxing location and a very comfortable cottage.
May 2019
This was our second stay at the cottage. We greatly enjoyed our stay and hope to return. We found the little Farm Shop very useful and the lady running it extremely pleasant and helpful. We had one meal out at the Pub in Emery Down, otherwise were self-catering.
September 2018
Apart from the two items listed above, we were very happy with our stay.
September 2018
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Lovely, comfortable cottage in idyllic surroundings. Very friendly welcome from all concerned.
August 2018
Beautiful location, clean, well equipped cottage
May 2018
This was our first visit to this cottage and to this part of the New Forest. We were very impressed with the cottage, the helpful welcome we got from the locals - and the location with its immediate access to the Forest. We also found the nearby Acres Down Shop very useful. Unfortunately we chose to visit Lyndhurst on the Saturday morning. It took ages to get there because of the enormous traffic queue and the car park was brimfull. I hope I never make this mistake again ! We hope to have the opportunity to book the cottage again if it is available in the future.
September 2017
we enjoyed it very much in the woods.lovely ladies in the farm shop(recommend the meat) and tea room (very nice cream tea) peaceful restful stay go cycling and walking in the forest have a pint in the local pubs .
September 2017
The location is stunning and seeing cows outside the gate is just wonderful! The cottage is lovely, and the bedrooms a really good size, with excellent storage and lots of lamps make it really cosy. The kitchen is well stocked with equipment and a dishwasher! The cottage was lovely and clean on arrival. We would definitely stay here again, but for the fact that we like the novelty of staying in different cottages!
September 2017
The pictures showing the garden and surrounding fields are very misleading. Having a family that wanted to get out and enjoy the garden and surrounding fields, we weren't able to use the garden as we would have wanted to as the lawn was overgrown and the grass covered in apples, making it dangerous to walk on. Also the pictures don't show the fact that the fields have cows in them, again making it unable to use. It's a shame as the cottage was perfect otherwise in a great location.
We are sorry to hear that the garden was overgrown and we will be looking into this. The property is on a working farm , as described, which will explain why there were cows in the fields during your stay.
- The Toad Hall Team
May 2017
We enjoyed our stay. There were several places to sit and eat or relax. The diningroom and conservatory were welcome havens when some of us were watching the television. I would definitely recommend the cottage to others and hope to return with my daughter and grandchildren maybe next year. They would love it!
April 2017
Really enjoyed our stay at Acres farm. Wild ponies visited us most mornings. Peaceful and cosy. The farm house was perfect for our family of 5.
October 2016
This is a lovely old farm cottage, cosy and well equipped. Situated in a quiet spot on a working farm with wonderful walks just five minutes from the door and easy access to the rest of the New Forest.
August 2015
Nice spacious cottage with great access to the forest.
The Trusty Servant
(2 miles)
(12)
Overlooking the village green in this quintessential New Forest village, The Trusty Servant is a great place to stop for a bite to eat whilst exploring the area. Family and dog friendly, with plenty of seating both inside by the fire or outside in the huge rear garden, you’ll find a good selection of pub favourites on the menu accompanied by a range of local beers at the pump.
The Trusty Servant (T: 023 8081 2137) Lyndhurst SO43 7FY
Had a excellent meal here (good size portions), great service and dog friendly. Big outside area, great for when you have children and dogs with you!
August 2023
Lovely pub in lovely surroundings and the food was great too. Great service. We look forward to going back when we are next on holiday in the New Forest.
May 2023
Great food and service
July 2022
visited for lunch twice and on both occasions had a good pub meal. The menu is varied and different and includes a good range of vegetarian/vegan dishes. They have a large garden although we chose to eat inside as it was cool and the staff and visitors were adhering to wearing masks so we felt safe and our space was respected during our visit.
September 2021
This pub was absolutely amazing. The food for such a varied menu was delicious. We ate here a lot and also had takeaways as their whole menu can be prepared for take away.
September 2021
This pub was quite satisfactory as a pub but would advise that they are not at the present time giving New Forrest Cottage clients a discount. This is probably understandable due to the hard times that the hospitality industry has and is suffering
June 2021
We had an excellent meal here, really superb food. I was also impressed with how the staff were managing Covid procedures to keep everyone safe.
September 2020
We had a really nice meal here during our holiday, the menu offers a good choice & the portion sizes are generous. The pub is cozy & friendly and all the staff were really pleasant & helpful. Do check your bill though - a genuine mistake I’m sure but their calculations left a lot to be desired - quickly sorted though once we pointed it out.
November 2019
Very friendly pub with generous portions of very good food.
June 2019
Very good food and service enjoyed by all the family!
May 2019
excellent service and value for money
May 2019
we were there on sunday lunch. food was terreble en way to much gravy on the plate
June 2017
The New Forest Inn
(2 miles)
(17)
A popular pub with New Forest folk for its great selection of local ales, beers, wines and delicious home-cooked food. The New Forest Inn’s location surrounded by forest and countryside means you’ll often see ponies, cattle, and pigs wandering past its doors. On nippy days, the Inn keeps its two real log fires burning. In the summer months, an enchanting beer gardens offers a beautiful spot to sit and relax. The menus and specials board feature old favourites, along with some tasty surprises. Dogs welcome.
The New Forest Inn (T: 023 8028 4690) Lyndhurst SO43 7DY
Our favourite pub in the New Forest!
April 2024
Very lively pub that served delicious food in very generous portions. Dog friendly, which for us, is a huge plus.
October 2023
Great food and beer great venue
September 2023
Love this pub the pies are amazing.
May 2023
Good food pleasant, friendly and efficient staff. Reasonable prices.
May 2023
We had a lovely meal and the service was excellent. We look forward to going back when we are next on holiday in the New Forest.
May 2023
Lovely food as always
April 2023
Excellent food and service
September 2021
Hospitality was very welcoming and the food & wine selection was great.
August 2021
Always have a lovely meal here whenever we come on holiday
July 2021
Enjoyed our lunch here. Staff very nice.
June 2021
Always go here for a meal when we visit my son loves the crumble lots of custard
September 2020
Great garden to sit out and eat in. Lovely friendly service.
July 2020
went for lunch was excellent, staff loverly and service superb
February 2020
Nice Pub but the food isn’t that good Horses are coming to drink
July 2019
Excellent friendly service also good value
May 2019
excellent friendly pub, lovely food and service
July 2017
The Swan Inn
(2 miles)
(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
The Oak Inn
(2 miles)
(23)
A highly acclaimed country pub just outside Lyndhurst in the hamlet of Bank. Ponies often wander outside the pub which is popular with walkers, cyclists and those in search of good food and drinks in a charming location. The food showcases the New Forest and coastal larder, with imaginative and creative menus that change seasonally.
The Oak Inn (T: 02380 282350) Bank SO43 7FD
Great little pub. We walked from Brockenhurst and had lunch outside. Both dishes we ordered were very tasty . On a Sunday you do need to book to get a roast lunch as the pub is very popular for a roast.
April 2024
Very expensive. 2 unremarkable sandwiches, 2 portions of chips and 2 soft drinks came to over £30.00.
May 2023
Lovely food staff helpful
April 2023
Typical New Forest pub. Adorable.
January 2023
Very nice pub
January 2023
Really lovely welcoming pub. Great food and service.
December 2022
Lovely pub with relaxing friendly atmosphere and good food.
November 2021
Lovely pub/restaurant in beautiful location, staff friendly and food great. Had a good evening here, think you need to book ahead. Well worth a visit.
October 2021
Cycled there through the forest for a light lunch . Not as good as we remembered it in November 2020. Our light bites were very small portions of very average food and not good value for money . But we saw enormous sandwiches taken to other tables , more than we would have wanted to eat, but maybe a better choice for folk who like a more substantial meal. Customer service good .
October 2021
Service was very friendly but the food was very poor and we couldn’t eat it.
August 2021
Great food, friendly staff, but the service was poor on each of the three occasions that we visited.
June 2021
Very good food
September 2020
Very disappointed, over priced drinks, poor quality expensive food - definitely won’t rush back
September 2020
Stayed for 5 nights and went here twice. Was fantastic food, service and ambiance. Highly recommend
February 2020
Fabulous, traditional country pub with amazing food. Found this by accident but well worth a visit. Very warm welcome from friendly, helpful staff and good home cooked, quality food. 10/10
October 2019
Very good food but too few vegetarian dishes Nice Pub, dogs are welcome
July 2019
Fabulous food, great hospitality
June 2019
Cosy, friendly and good food. What more does anyone want?
April 2019
Lovely cost pub
April 2019
Great food!
February 2019
We have eaten at the Oak Inn in Bank many times over the years and the standard of food is not what it used to be. I would have described the food previously as that of a gastro pub whereas now I would describe it as pub grub. The pub is still a great place to go for a meal. But I would prefer if they did not have sittings - the choice being 6-6.30 or 8-8.30
October 2018
Walked up from Brockenhurst and had a lovely lunch . ALL the staff were so friendly and welcoming.
January 2018
Great pub with lovely food and friendly service.
January 2018
Renoufs Lyndhurst
(3 miles)
(1)
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)
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
New Forest Platinum Tours
(Less than a mile)
If you really want to see the New Forest in style, you need New Forest Platinum Tours. A family run business in Burley, they offer private chauffeur driven tours, day trips from Southampton and executive transportation in the New Forest for up to six passengers. Their popular Heart of the Forest Tour for example is four hours taking in the beauty of Brockenhurst, Beaulieu and Lyndhurst with flexibility to suit you.
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Furzey Gardens
(2 miles)
(21)
Set in the heart of the New Forest at Minstead in Hampshire, this delightful informal garden was established in 1922 and is renowned for its all year round beauty, and for being a haven of peace and tranquillity: Furzey Gardens.
Visited ast week -was able to take the dog in too - lovely area, lovely staff - well worth a visit. Great example of social enterprise/Minstead Trust. Would visit again.
February 2024
We enjoyed Furzey gardens whilst staying at house for Christmas. The tinsel fairy tree trail was great , did it 3 times just to see if any fairies were at home. We liked the sculptures and quirky art amongst the garden. We will come again in may to see rhododendron in full bloom.
January 2024
Wonderful for all ages. The autumn colours were marvellous in the late October sunshine and the entertainment for young children was superb.
November 2023
Lovely Gardens and very nice (and tasty) cafe. Lots of tree houses and play areas for small children. Would love to go earlier in the year when everything is in bloom.
August 2023
We visit furzey garden whenever we can and it never disappoints. A wonderful and pleasant place to explore and to unwind and follow up with tea and coffee and a snack at the cafe.
May 2023
A truly amazing garden, supporting a brilliant charity
July 2022
We went there for an afternoon with the children and it was delightful. The children enjoyed the fairies and the adults enjoyed the beautiful gardens. One warning we thought we could take the dog but she wasn't allowed.
April 2022
Well worth a visit, something to see in every season. Nice cafe that you can visit anytime for coffee & cake. Plenty of interest for children with climbing towers, swings, tadpoles in the lake and fairy doors to find!
April 2022
Lovely colorful gardens on a gentle slope with winding paths and pond. Cafe sells variety of cakes, including vegan ones and excellent cup of tea.
April 2022
Fabulous little gardens, doing brilliant work.
July 2021
Definitely worth a visit. It is necessary to book a visiting slot via their website during the pandemic due to controlling numbers.
June 2021
Staff very helpful and Covid precautions good.spent a lovely couple of hours there and a coffee and cake after in the thatched tearoom.would visit again.
September 2020
I would recommend a visit to these beautiful gardens. A little gem.
September 2020
Furzey is a wonderful tranquil spot full of hidden corners & fairy doors to explore. Beautiful in the autumn & I would love to visit in other seasons too. The cafe is full of wonderful locally home made cakes & would highly recommend the carrot, chocolate, ginger, victoria sponge & scones! There are also plants & lots of cards & gifts for sale all at very reasonable prices.
September 2019
Lovely place to spend a few hours in the sunshine. Really nice play area for kids in the woodland too - lots to climb and explore and a nice cafe too.
September 2019
wonderful place
June 2019
Peaceful and welcoming
May 2019
fantastic gardens well worth a visit
May 2019
Lovely place to visit. Lots to see and ideal for children to play in the woodland garden with its bothies, towers and hides.
September 2018
Lovely gardens - great views. Grandson thoroughly enjoyed trying to find all the fairy doors. Very enjoyable visit.
August 2017
Beautiful gardens especially for young children.
August 2017
Woodland Trails
(2 miles)
(10)
Why not explore over 140 miles of unspoilt heathland and ancient woodland track by foot, bike or horseback? It’s the best way to get close to an abundant variety of wildlife and habitats on your journey. Click Here for some ideas on way marked walks suitable for all levels, including those who are less able and pushchairs and buggies.
Such a beautiful part of the country.
October 2023
Outstanding walks
May 2023
The Woodland Trails are well signed. Lots of information to be found out about the locality.
October 2022
Visited Bolderwood. Walked some of the well marked trails from 1/2 mile to 4 miles. Saw deer at the deer platform but also walking round the trails. Made the visit very special. Recommend
September 2021
Thoroughly enjoyed walking through The Forest. Flat easy walking on the trails we did. Loved the fact that it is unspoilt.
June 2021
We loved this along with the dog who ran for miles and got very muddy and wet as raining! But really enjoyed it
November 2019
Great!
August 2019
Wonderful place and a amazing wildlife
July 2019
Lovely walks with the dog
April 2019
May 2017
New Forest Reptile Centre
(2 miles)
(5)
Close to Lyndhurst, the New Forest Reptile Centre is a small but intriguing attraction where you can see and learn about all of Britain's reptiles in one place. Adders, grass snakes, smooth snakes, lizards, frogs and toads are all displayed in open air pens within a natural environment. See them enjoying the sunshine, go for a walk around the grounds and stop by for a picnic. There’s even a marked cycle route, so bring your bike!
Click Here for further information
We wanted to visit this attraction but it was closed when we were there.
May 2023
This was a disappointment in every way apart from the ice cream van in the car park. There were a few outdoor enclosures, nearly all amphibians not reptiles who had no shade and were obviously hiding from the heat - the entire family scoured each enclosure for the creature on the sign and saw absolutely none.
August 2022
This attraction appears to have closed
July 2021
We spend a couple of hours at this centre including our picnic lunch and ice creams. Staff are very informative and helpful in spotting some of the more elusive reptiles. This is also accessible by bike - remember to bear left at the first fork along the track, as we missed it the first time around because the sign is positioned further round the bend.
August 2019
A fab little freeattraction with plenty of reptiles to see in pods (if you're patient and happy to look for them). We didn't see every single native reptile however we went on a very hot day and didn't want to stay out in the sun too long to look. There was also a large hut run by the RSPB under their 'date with nature' scheme which shows a goshawk nest. We went after the goshawks had fledged but there was still footage to see and displays about other wildlife in the area. The two staff on duty were very friendly and helpful and happy to share their knowledge.
August 2018
Bolderwood Deer Sanctury
(2 miles)
(6)
The wooden viewing platform is just a short distance from the main Bolderwood car park. Adjacent to the car park is a large flat grassy Forest lawn, perfect for kicking a football around or a game of rounders. Bolderwood is one of the most popular spots in the New Forest for spending a sunny day and the area can become a bit congested during the better weather and at holiday times.
Brilliant walks, peaceful, quiet and relaxing. The deer here from the viewing platform looked happy too. Had a picnic at the tables in the sunshine and an ice cream from the van in the free car park. Great spot for a couple of hours out.
May 2023
A nice place to visit,you may be lucky enough to see the deer, if not it's nice place for a walk through the forest with picnic area
May 2023
Lovely walks always come here when we visit
April 2023
Love coming here to see the deer and great walks too
July 2021
Really lovely walks
August 2020
The deer viewing platform enabled us to see the deer. Lovely walks and information centre very good.
August 2017
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
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
Milford on Sea
(12 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
Avon Beach
(13 miles)
(2)
A family friendly beach close to Mudeford and Christchurch Harbour with plenty to do for all. For those with disabilities or small children there is a beach level carpark, and to keep everyone safe there is a designated bathing area and a seperate area allocated for watersports, all overseen by lifeguards in the summer months. This pretty sand and shingle beach is backed by trees and countryside and if you fancy some fresh local seafood or simply a coffee, ice cream or a cold drink, the beach is home to the excellent Noisy Lobster, serving breakfast, lunch and supper all year round.
Nice beach with good facilities
April 2023
Beautiful beach, lots of sand for youngsters- definitely been high on our favourites list, for more than 30 years and still is now the 'children' are nearly 30! - well worth the drive from New Forest. The Noisy Lobster is great and now has an 'outdoor upstairs' too. The Beach Cafe, half-way along, is excellent too- used to do very good carrot cake! The connecting beach towards Steamer Point is dog-friendly all year which is a bonus. Walking to the quay end, you can catch the ferry to Hengistbury Head which is beautiful beach too and often quieter (top favourite!) Even this last week (JULY 2021) the 'kids' wanted to crab-fish from Mudeford Quay!!
August 2021
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