It’s the most wonderful time of year! But if you’re dreading Christmas at home or there just isn’t enough room for everyone – book a Christmas cottage in the New Forest.
It’s a mesmerizing, magical location for Christmas with woodland walks, long lazy lunches in historic thatched pubs and beautiful cottages under black inky skies filled with twinkling stars.
Just arrive, unpack, relax and be merry with a tipple of something bubbly, and get in the mood for Christmas!
Cottages with open fires and log burners
1 Heath View, sleeps 4, East End
The perfect pad to snuggle down in front of a roaring log burner after a day exploring the woods and heathlands, with the New Forest ponies, donkeys cattle and woodland creatures as your companions.
Victory Cottage, sleeps 4, Lymington
Superbly well appointed and equipped, Victory cottage has the benefit of brand new modern fittings whilst maintaining many original Victorian features. If you can pull yourself away from the exposed brick fireplace’s log burner, and the fresh linen bed sheets of the king size beds, Lymington’s Town Quay, famous marinas and bustling high street are just a short stroll away.
1 Rose Cottage, sleeps 4, Brook
This cottage encapsulates the ‘spirit of the season’. Surrounded by open forest and ponies passing by, stay here for picturesque walks in a winter wonderland before returning home to a cosy fire and a great film on the TV.
Great for children
Bridge End Barn, sleeps 4, East Wellow
Little ones LOVE Paultons Park – home of Peppa Pig World, voted #1 UK family theme park in the UK by TripAdvisor. This amazing cottage is a warm mix of comfy, vintage country chic and only a ten minute drive away!
Number Four, sleeps 5, Hordle
The children (and adults!) will be entertained for hours in the well-equipped funky games room and 2 acre garden with its very own sports pitch.
The Cottage, sleeps 4, Christchurch
This homely abode is just a few minutes’ walk between the popular high street, jammed full of delicious eateries, bars and boutique shops, and the stately 12th Century Christchurch Priory.
Cosy and Romantic for two
The Old Barn, sleeps 2, Exbury
Set deep in the forest, this very spacious cottage is super cute with a gorgeous log burner to snuggle up in front of after a frolic in the frost.
Little Blue, sleeps 2, Lymington
The epitome of small is beautiful! This designer cottage is packed with cosy chic and is only a few minutes from the pretty high street with award winning eateries and boutique shops.
Oakview, sleeps 2, Fordingbridge
Wake up to magical views across the common from this lovely lodge. There are gastro pubs aplenty nearby, and a vast choice of walks right on the doorstep.
Space and grandeur
West Wing, sleeps 6, Ringwood
Think an abundance of space and décor reminiscent of a boutique hotel. The sumptuous lounge oozes elegance with its wood burning stove and grand piano. The perfect place for long lazy dinners before relaxing in front of an open fire.
Crossroads Cottage, sleeps 5, Fordingbridge
With an indoor swim spa pool, this great cottage really is luxury on a budget and wins rave reviews from past guests! Warm and inviting with a big log burner, what’s not to like?
Greenwood, sleeps 8, Brockenhurst
Having recently undergone an extensive refurbishment, Greenwood is the perfect place to spend Christmas with two cosy log burners, modern furnishings and tons of space to sprawl out.
Dog friendly
Glen Cottage, sleeps 4, Ringwood
With open forest across the road to explore, this awesome dog-friendly cottage is just the ticket for a winter escape. A big open fire begs to be lit and if you don’t fancy a lazy evening in, explore the towns great pubs and restaurants.
The Old Forge, sleeps 4, Breamore
This deceptively large converted forge is now a spacious Grade II listed cottage in the middle of the very quaint and super friendly village of Breamore. With blissful forest walks on your doorstep and comfort when you get home, you won’t want to leave.
Old Farm Cottage, sleeps 8, Pilley
This great cottage is big enough to house the whole family and that includes your dog. Surrounded by stunning open forest to explore, return to this comfy abode with a log burning stove and sit back to admire the twinkly, frosty winter views./
Take a look at all or Christmas cottages in the New Forest, perfect for an extra festive break.