Fashion designer Stephanie Woolley and her husband Chris have been in love with the New Forest for many years, spending weekends and holidays here in each of the National Park’s beautiful and very different seasons. Their dream was to buy a little cottage somewhere quiet and secluded to escape their frantically busy lives, and offer […]
There’s something inherently restful about a winter break when the moon shines by 6pm and trees glisten as the temperature drops. There have been plenty of studies highlighting the benefits of spending time in nature, so why not book a break in the New Forest this winter? Take time to wander with the wildlife and […]
For a quintessential English beach holiday, Solent View’s idyllic setting ticks all the boxes. This three bedroom home from home on the edge of the New Forest National Park boasts a chic interior with panoramic sea views, plus a contemporary south-facing garden and a brilliant beach hut, just metres from the sea. You’ll find this dog-friendly holiday […]
Think of magical forest frosty mornings… Dappled mellow sunshine peeps through the trees as you trundle along a carpet of crispy cold fallen leaves. You walk past thick ice forming a skiddy hard hat over muddy puddles and little ponds. As you leave the enclave of a wooded copse, you come to a wide expanse […]
We all know a change of environment can be good for the soul, which is why most visitors come to the New Forest. Yet the spa evokes a tranquil escape to a sanctuary of much needed ‘me’ time, to chill out, relax, recharge, reflect, detox and re-energise. Imagine you are walking through the treatment room […]
Curlews is a dreamy abode on one of the most desirable roads in the fashionable, Georgian marine town of Lymington. Perhaps Curlews most wonderful attribute are the views it provides guests overlooking the busy yacht haven and Lymington River with far reaching views of The Isle of Wight – a perfect vantage point to sneak […]
Whether it’s a family trip, celebration, someone’s birthday, an anniversary, reunion or just a group of good friends – booking a holiday cottage is a great way to spend time together. The problem is finding somewhere big enough. Yes, there are thousands of hotels, but you’ll have to share social spaces and unless you’re willing […]
At the mercy of hurricanes, shark infested waters, medical emergencies and no support vessel – why would you row across the Atlantic Ocean? Two brothers: Jude Massey, 18, a trainee ski and sailing instructor, and his brother Greg Bailey, 27, a junior doctor in A&E, are both from Hampshire. They are on a mission to […]
The New Forests’ rural setting evokes Christmas card scenes. A real-life winter wonderland setting, complete with free roaming ponies, donkeys and deer. Wrap up and don your boots for walks with Jack Frost through woods and trails – past frozen lakes and ponds which glitter and shimmer in the hazy winter sun. In short, the […]
These two little gems are sprinkled with sophistication, and the perfect sanctuary for couples who will instantly feel right at home. Both cottages are ensconced in their own dinky courtyard, located just off Lymington’s pretty Georgian high street with its bevvy of boutique and independent shops. There’s loads to love about these bijou cottages, which […]