Key Features
- Property code: A307
- Preferred changeover day: Friday
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 10am
- 2 or more bathrooms
- Access statement available
- Central heating
- Parking (see description for details)
- Dishwasher
- Electric vehicle charging (see description)
- Garden or outside space
- Nearby pub or restaurant
- Real fire
- Nearby shop
- Village
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
Situated in the sought after picturesque village of Brockenhurst, Greenwood offers versatile accommodation, including a beautiful garden lounge with double aspect bi-fold doors leading out on to a secluded patio in a garden that wraps around the rear and side of the property.
The garden lounge features a stunning 180 degree view wood burner with feature wall behind. There is a separate comfortable lounge snug also with a wood burner and TV and a newly re-fitted dining kitchen overlooking the gardens and offering ample space for guests wishing to spread out during their stay. Come dusk, the pretty outdoor lighting and gentle sound of the waterfall within the pond make for a relaxing atmosphere.
Upstairs the cottage includes a stylish bathroom and shower room which have been beautifully designed with convenience in mind. Both include Jack and Jill locking systems so that the bathrooms can be used as an en suite and/or family bathroom. Both include luxury fixtures and fittings including ambient lighting, heated towel rails, touch systems that operate the shower and bath as well as de-misting mirrors with sensor lighting.
Three double bedrooms provide maximum comfort with plentiful storage space and crisp bedding. The new finish to Greenwood gives it a luxury feel whilst providing practical living accommodation for multigenerational families wishing to holiday together.
Greenwood is an ideal base for exploring the village and the rest of the New Forest National Park. With the property so centrally located all essential amenities can be found within walking distance including an array of shops, pubs, cafés and restaurants in the village centre. The mainline railway station is within 5 minutes’ walk of the property and has services to London, Southampton, Lymington and Bournemouth.
The New Forest is an excellent destination for cyclists and walkers. Bikes can be hired locally in the village, with miles of cycle routes close by to enjoy. Greenwood is a delightful, welcoming holiday home which we have no hesitation in recommending for a holiday in the New Forest.
Please note the master bedroom does include a set of bunk beds which are suitable for children only. A maximum of 6 adults only at the property.
Key Features
- Property code: A307
- Preferred changeover day: Friday
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 10am
- 2 or more bathrooms
- Access statement available
- Central heating
- Parking (see description for details)
- Dishwasher
- Electric vehicle charging (see description)
- Garden or outside space
- Nearby pub or restaurant
- Real fire
- Nearby shop
- Village
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
Situated in the sought after picturesque village of Brockenhurst, Greenwood offers versatile accommodation, including a beautiful garden lounge with double aspect bi-fold doors leading out on to a secluded patio in a garden that wraps around the rear and side of the property.
The garden lounge features a stunning 180 degree view wood burner with feature wall behind. There is a separate comfortable lounge snug also with a wood burner and TV and a newly re-fitted dining kitchen overlooking the gardens and offering ample space for guests wishing to spread out during their stay. Come dusk, the pretty outdoor lighting and gentle sound of the waterfall within the pond make for a relaxing atmosphere.
Upstairs the cottage includes a stylish bathroom and shower room which have been beautifully designed with convenience in mind. Both include Jack and Jill locking systems so that the bathrooms can be used as an en suite and/or family bathroom. Both include luxury fixtures and fittings including ambient lighting, heated towel rails, touch systems that operate the shower and bath as well as de-misting mirrors with sensor lighting.
Three double bedrooms provide maximum comfort with plentiful storage space and crisp bedding. The new finish to Greenwood gives it a luxury feel whilst providing practical living accommodation for multigenerational families wishing to holiday together.
Greenwood is an ideal base for exploring the village and the rest of the New Forest National Park. With the property so centrally located all essential amenities can be found within walking distance including an array of shops, pubs, cafés and restaurants in the village centre. The mainline railway station is within 5 minutes’ walk of the property and has services to London, Southampton, Lymington and Bournemouth.
The New Forest is an excellent destination for cyclists and walkers. Bikes can be hired locally in the village, with miles of cycle routes close by to enjoy. Greenwood is a delightful, welcoming holiday home which we have no hesitation in recommending for a holiday in the New Forest.
Please note the master bedroom does include a set of bunk beds which are suitable for children only. A maximum of 6 adults only at the property.
Entrance into small hallway.
Cloakroom with downstairs WC and hand basin.
Garden lounge with double aspect bi-fold doors, underfloor heating,180 degree view wood burner, comfortable seating and plug-in speaker. Dining table with seating for six and a large selection of games.
Snug with plenty of comfortable seating, wood burner and Smart TV with Netflix and basic Sky package, DVD player and selection of DVDs.
The newly extended and refitted kitchen/diner includes a range cooker with two fan ovens and grill and induction hob with 5 burners, American style fridge/freezer with ice and water dispenser, seperate wine/beer fridge, dishwasher, microwave, Gusto coffee machine and Bose bluetooth speaker.
Dining area with electric velux windows and dining table seating 8 with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the garden and pond and French doors leading onto the terrace. Coat storage and boot area.
Utility room with sink, washing machine, clothes airers and electric shoe polisher.
Stairs to first floor.
Bedroom 1 with king size bed (5ft), bunk beds (suitable for children only), storage, hair dryer, TV and DVD player. Access to both the shower room and Jack and Jill bathroom. Please note the master bedroom does include a set of bunk beds which are suitable for children only. A maximum of 6 adults only at the property.
Bedroom 2 with king size bed (5ft), built-in wardrobes with interior light fittings and door to Jack and Jill bathroom with power shower over bath, touch tap system for the bath, hand basin and WC and large double mirror cabinet complete with ambient sensor lighting plus charging point for toothbrush/razor.
Bedroom 3 includes a double bed (4ft 6in), TV, DVD player and storage.
Shower room with walk-in shower with touch controls, hand basin and WC and large double mirror cabinet complete with ambient sensor lighting plus charging point for toothbrush/razor.
To the rear of the house is a south west facing mature garden bordered by trees and shrubs with a small lawned area and covered fish pond with feature lighting. Young children must be supervised in the garden at all times. The peaceful garden also features a patio that wraps around the side and rear of the house offering easy access to the garden and outdoor dining areas. There is a rattan table and chair set with accompanying parasol, a second bistro set, chiminea for atmospheric evenings under the stars and a gas barbecue for al fresco meals (please note the barbecue should be cleaned by each guest). A pretty garden pergola leads to a summer house and garden bike stand, and a large selection of outdoor lawn games are available for guests to use, including jenga, quoits, boules, family croquet, and giant sets of 4 in a line, chess & draughts.
To the front there is a large open space garden incorporating the Eco driveway.
Please note: The property includes a Ring Doorbell with video camera fitted outside the entrance of the property.
With its thatched cottages and quiet primrose lanes, it’s easy to see why the idyllic village of Brockenhurst is considered one of the region’s most desirable places to reside.
What’s particularly lovely about this charming setting is the way it blends effortlessly into its beautiful New Forest surroundings; ponies, donkeys, ducks and deer all often seen wandering freely along the honeysuckle byways.
Visitors to Brockenhurst adore its gentle pace and rustic charm, from its picturesque ‘watersplash’ ford to its olde-worlde inns, this really is one of the most enchanting corners of the New Forest.
The history of Brockenhurst can be traced back as far as the Bronze Age burial mounds that bespeckle the surrounding heathland. What today is the largest village in the New Forest used to amount to four modest Saxon manors which fell between the boundaries of William the Conqueror’s vast hunting ground.
One of the village’s most venerated residents stands rooted in the graveyard of St Nicholas' Church; a mighty yew tree, believed to have cast its shade for a thousand years or more, the oldest tree in the forest. Also keep an eye out for the grave of Harry ‘Brusher’ Mills, the legendary New Forest snake-catcher, hermit, and authority on countryside lore.
The village has upheld its colourful and longstanding tradition of fetes and festivals, playing host to the annual New Forest and Hampshire County Show which runs for three days during July.
A holiday in Brockenhurst places you in the heart of the magnificent New Forest with breathtaking scenery at every turn. One of the most stunning New Forest bridleways, the Rhinefield Ornamental Drive, forges its path through the leafy outskirts of the village on a route lined by glorious rhododendrons, azaleas, giant redwoods and Douglas firs.
One of the best ways to explore Brockenhurst’s gorgeous surroundings is by bike and you’ll find an impressive range of bicycles and accessories for hire at Brockenhurst’s cycle centre, from electric mountain bikes to dog trailers.
The South Taste Trail is a popular excursion local to the village, combining a scenic walk to the charming neighbouring parish of Burley with various stops at tea rooms, delicatessens and traditional country pubs - burning off the calories as you go.
If you’re of the opinion that four legs are better than two, the Brockenhurst Riding Stables offers pony trekking experiences for all abilities, or you might prefer a round of golf at the prestigious Brockenhurst Manor Golf Club.
While away an hour or two with a mooch around Brockenhurst’s traditional high street, where you can stock up on supplies at the local butchers, bakers and greengrocers, as well as the artisan outlets, independent shops, cafes, bistros and takeaways that line this ancient thoroughfare.
Brockenhurst serves as one of the New Forest’s eight train stations and is on the Weymouth to London - Waterloo Mainline. Local bus services run regularly to Lymington and Southampton, while the New Forest open-top bus (June to September) is an exciting way to travel between the area’s towns and villages.
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Parking for several cars on the Eco Driveway to the front of the property. Please follow the dragons teeth from the dropped curb with reflectors to guide you to the spaces to the front of the property.
EV Charging This property offers electric vehicle charging in the form of an electric 3 pin point on the side patio just behind the barbecue. Please let us know at the time of booking; there will be a £30.00 charge per vehicle per week and you will need to bring your own extension lead and charging cable.
Included: Bed linen, towels, (please bring own beach towels) WiFi, central heating (gas), electricity and welcome pack. One basket of logs for wood burner provided in appropriate season.
Children All ages welcome. Ikea high chair available.
Pets Strictly no pets due to owner allergies.
Parking Private parking on Eco driveway
Bike Storage Available in lockable summer house and garden bike rack.
Telephone None available.
No Smoking
Beach Milford on Sea 8 miles, Highcliffe 10 miles
Shops & pubs Convenience store and pub within a minute of the property or a 10 minute walk into Brockenhurst village centre
Golf Brokenhurst Manor Golf Course is just ½ mile away
The New Forest Tour Bus stops nearby
Short breaks Not available
Changeover Friday
Check in times: 4pm
Check out times: 10am
Property: Self-catering holiday cottage
Le Blaireau
(Less than a mile)
(2)
An authentic French restaurant in the heart of Brockenhurst. Enjoy superb French cuisine including classics such as Duck Confit and Beef Bourguignon. Serving an extensive wine list, the restaurant is the perfect romantic spot or birthday celebration.
Le Blaireau (T:01590 623551) Careys Manor Hotel and Spa, Brockenhurst SO42 7RH
Great food and really good service. We were expecting it to be more expensive than it was. All the dishes we ordered were well cooked, well presented and very tasty!
April 2024
We had an amazing meal here on the first day of our holiday in Brockenhurst. The staff were excellent and the food and wine exceptional.
September 2021
The Huntsman of Brockenhurst
(Less than a mile)
(39)
Traditional on the outside but modern and stylish on the inside, The Huntsman offers an extensive menu including a range of steaks and wood fired pizzas accompanied by a well chosen wine list, classic cocktails and a range of world beers.
The Huntsman of Brockenhurst (T: 01590 622225) Brockenhurst SO42 7RH
We shared a Ploughman’s platter here and it was delicious- definitely enough for a lunch for two. Great beer and wine to go with it. Great service and nice surroundings.
April 2024
Had a really good experience at The Huntsman. Staff very pleasant and attentive. Food and drink very good and reasonable value. Wouldn't hesitate to return.
February 2024
Excellent pub with large garden
September 2023
We had a vegetarian Sunday roast which was excellent. Very friendly service and good beer.
September 2023
Fine
August 2023
Excellent pub and restaurant, went a few times, staff so friendly
July 2023
Very enjoyable meal, good service and nice to sit outside in the undercover seating.
June 2023
Great pub, would recommed
May 2023
Lovely food and friendly staff
April 2023
We went to this pub for the Sunday Roast which was a great disappointment and not cheap. The vegetables were virtually inedible, a knife would not cut through them and the green beans had barely seen the water. The waiter knew nothing about the wines, there was no atmosphere and the service not good. When we complained they offered us more vegetables which we declined and eventually they deducted 20% off the main meals.
October 2022
Lovely food served here. Nice friendly staff and they love dogs. Big bonus for us as trying to find good food and dog friendly is not easy
October 2022
Busy pub with really good covered outdoor eating area, appeared that dogs were welcome. Separate outdoor garden area for just drinking. Staff were friendly and helpful. The food was good, I had duck which came very pink so do say if you want it cooked through. Husband had fish and chips which was a plateful!.
September 2022
Great food and very good servy
August 2022
This was a VERY disappointing evening out. Having looked at the menu before we went some of us wanted pizza.......when we arrived the pizza oven was broken so no pizza available. In addition the 2 starters on the kids menu were garlic bread and vegetable sticks - with no pizza oven there was no garlic bread so vegetables the only option. We got put at a table that was wobbly so had to move. The cesar salad was also poor - dry chicken and missing several elements you would normally expect for a cesar salad. All in all an expensive, disappointing evening. We would not return if in the area again.
April 2022
Excellent
September 2021
When we arrived we were told that there were no mussels (apparently the waiter can't remember when they last had them). So we ordered chateaubriand - that was also not available. 'OK I will go with Ribeye but can I please swap the chips for salad'? Response - 'err sorry but the kitchen is quite busy so we can't swap anything...' At this point we wished we hadn't booked...! There are better places!
September 2021
Had a very bad experience at the Huntsman with an evening meal. The food was inedible sent it back..
September 2021
Lovely food and friendly staff
July 2021
Excellent pub. Within minutes walk from cottage. Food and staff good
June 2021
Lots of menu items unavailable (more than half) and quality of the remainder was poor.
June 2021
Very pleasant gastropub
June 2021
Excellent food and location was 100 yards from the house we were staying at.
June 2021
Excellent service. Our waiter was great and there was a lovely atmosphere. Fairly short menu. We felt the presentation of some dishes would have been greatly improved with additional colour by way of garnish/small salad.
May 2021
We had a fabulous Sunday lunch.. The staff were impeccable, nothing too much trouble. The food was fabulous. Very dog friendly. Would highly recommend.
September 2020
We had lunch here but it was a very limited menu-we had the sharing platter that was ok, but the evening food menu had more of a selection. Nice atmosphere.
November 2019
Very pleasant surroundings and good selection of food
September 2019
excellent food and excellent service
July 2019
This is the place for a really tasty pizza. They do a great range of lighter lunches aswell. Good selection of wines and beers
June 2019
We went as a family for Easter Sunday lunch. The food was excellent, fresh and hot. The staff were very attentive and nothing was too much trouble!
April 2019
Very popular so booked beforehand. Good food but quite slow service. Difficult to just go for a drink as for some reason don't have separate lounge
August 2018
This establishment came as a surprise. I took a friend there for lunch and we were much impressed by the interior and enjoyed our meal very much.
April 2018
We ate on one night and went for drinks on another night Was surprisingly busy for a Tuesday evening, but we were still seated at a pleasant, albeit non official dining table We were immediately welcomed and drinks orders taken, in a friendly but efficient manner We were left to choose our food, the children’s menus selected by our two girls (aged 10) were very good and ample, they came with a squash drink and ice cream for pudding I chose the sea bream and mash which was excellent, my partner chos the chicken which was also very good Service throughout was friendly and efficient We returned two days later , just for drinks, I don’t get the feeling that drinkers are their target customers, as the are was much colder and less welcoming than the dining area, I had a real ale which was very pleasant, my partner had a cocktail which was good, the two girls had mock tails, which were nowhere near the standard of our previous visit, no orange in one and didn’t taste as good, girls were a little disappointed This could be down to barman being under training, which to be fair he did explain he was new Overall an excellent venue, we shall be returning
February 2018
Great food and really good service.
February 2018
Great food and family friendly Small area allocated for dogs but often no space available so not dog friendly inside
February 2018
Only about 30 metres walk... Fabulous food great atmosphere. But book to make sure of a table as its very popular on Thurs - Sunday evenings
December 2017
Very good standard of food and pleasant, helpful staff. Thoroughly recommend!
December 2017
It was our first visit to this venue since the name change. The menu appeared a little more upmarket, unfortunately the service wasn't. They took our credit card when taking our order, but when it came to paying our bill we were told they were busy and we had to find the waiter who took it. In all it took something like 30 minutes trying to pay our bill, not the best way to finish an evening with 3 small children wanting their beds.
August 2017
we ate twice at The Huntsman. First time in garden as we had our dog. food was lovely but service very slow. second time we ate inside with all the family. Meal was superb and service excellent and waiter was very attentive
August 2017
Nice restaurant, very nicely decorated, good ambiance and service. We went for a dinner with our kids (3). The food kids menu, was perfect, my wife and daughter order the trout and duck both very good dishes. I ordered the rib eye, the menu says it has 35 days of maturing. The quality was bad, I would even doubt it was steak it almost looked like processed meet. My recommendation stick to the other dishes on the menu and avoid the steak selection. The rest of the experience was very positive.
May 2017
Cambium
(Less than a mile)
(1)
Unwind in chic, comfy surroundings in this beautiful restaurant in Brockenhurst. Set within Careys Manor Hotel, this excellent fine dining restaurant gives an enchanting experience, perfect for a special occasion.
Cambium (T: 01590 622799) Careys Manor Hotel and Spa, Lyndhurst Road, Brockenhurst SO42 7RH
We had a very enjoyable meal here and can recommend this restaurant.
June 2021
Britannia Thai
(Less than a mile)
(10)
Britannia Thai serves their dishes cooked fresh and to order. Their highly-experienced chefs have sourced traditional recipes and ingredients from all over Thailand, to ensure you receive only the best authentic Thai taste.
Britannia Thai (T: 01590 622459) 26 Lyndhurst Road, Brockenhurst SO42 7RL
We ordered takeaway whilst staying in Brockenhurst. You can order on line and then pick up your food (no delivery service). Our food was ready quickly and all the dishes we ordered were well cooked and really tasty. We would definitely use this Thai restaurant again.
April 2024
Excellent authentic Thai food and lovely service.
May 2023
Excellent food and great service
April 2022
Absolutely delicious Thai food. Cannot wait to return
February 2022
Britannia Thai is a fantastic little restaurant within brockenhurst village. They offer both dine in and takeaway lunch and dinner services. The welcome on entering the restaurant is warm and genuine. The standard of food they provide is excellent and portion sizing is very generous. We can highly recommend the chicken satay and chicken Pad Thai noodles. Overall they provide fantastic value food. Definitely not to be missed when in brockenhurst.
July 2021
Very good food and service. Need to book.
July 2021
Fantastic food (especially the chicken pad Thai noodles). Staff very friendly and attentive. Excellent value for money. Easy walking distance or can park on the busy road outside. Highly recommended.
June 2021
Very good food, take away used.
June 2021
We ate twice during the week at Britannia Thai. The food was excellent and the service was prompt and friendly.
October 2018
Called on a Saturday evening and they managed to squeeze me and my husband in at short notice. The food was excellent. Very tasty and reasonably priced. Staff were attentive and friendly. Would definitely recommend.
June 2017
Escape Gin Bar
(Less than a mile)
(5)
If you’re a gin lover, you will love this quaint bar nestled in the centre of Brockenhurst within the Thatched Cottage Hotel. Try a range of gins from their extensive list, including some excellent cocktails.
Escape Gin Bar (T: 01590 622005) 16 Brookley Road, Brockenhurst SO42 7RR
We went several times and had coffee, cakes, scones and a gin flight or two. My only point is we went back at the same time on each visit and personally I would have liked to be acknowledged as a return visitor. I’m not saying it was bad service but this would have been five star treatment
July 2023
Brilliant bar, just a shame it closes at 8.00 p.m.
August 2021
Great enjoyed lunch there.
June 2021
There is a major problem with staying at Homelands, which is going home! This home has been so tastefully and thoughtfully decorated, fitted and kitted out, it has been a privilege to stay here. I mean which other holiday let gives a Dyson fan, Sonos sound system, curved Samsung TV with sound bar etc. But the owners have some exquisite taste. the tiles in the cloakroom and bathrooms, the furniture in the main living room-our home will seem quite second rate when we go back! Lighting is obviously a passion of thee owners - stunning. We enjoyed the landscaped garden and even in October having teat and crumpets in the ante afternoon sun. Train noise absolutely not an issue. The Village hall was closed because of CoVid, so can't common if noise at night would be an issue. Beds amazingly comfy and great rain showers, What's not to like. OK if pushed the oven controls are not intuitive but the instructions work! We'll be back!!
October 2020
Unfortunately this bar was only opened for a couple of hours each day and at strange times and once we had got in from the day out and got ready, the pub was closed. Every pub in the village had a choice of different gins.
November 2019
The New Forest Tours
(Less than a mile)
(5)
The best way to explore the New Forest? On a double decker bus of course! New Forest Bus Tours give you an (almost) bird’s eye view of this spectacular part of the world, pottering through towns, villages and around its famed National Park, with all the planning done for you. Make sure you’re selfie ready and simply pick your tour!
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Expensive but a great way to get around. The kids loved it!
August 2021
Great way to see the New Forest
August 2021
These are a good way of seeing the New Forrest.
June 2021
Great value for money and a super way to enjoy the forest
September 2019
Very enjoyable ride on the red route. Lovely views of the New Forest. We stopped at a couple of locations and had a meal in Fordingbridge. Ride on top gets a bit breezy taking a coat or jumper is a good idea.
August 2017
Jaunt E-bikes
(Less than a mile)
Jaunt-E Super Monkey bikes combine cutting edge e-technology with a large dollop of retro style. The perfect way to explore the New Forest National Park and coastline. Collect your E-Bikes from their seaside bike hub in Keyhaven and you can head straight out onto miles of stunning coastal path and nature reserve. Alternatively they can deliver your bikes direct to your holiday cottage within the local area or meet you at a New Forest National Park car park.
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Cyclexperience
(Less than a mile)
(13)
An established family business in Brockenhurst, Cyclexperience has bicycles and electric bikes available to buy for all levels and skill sets, with hire centres nearby. They also host a number of competitive mountain bike events and off road adventure races both locally and nationally for more competitive cyclists, not to mention workshops at their stores to keep your bike in good health.
Very helpful staff. The whole booking experience was so easy and the bike riding in the forest was truly a special memory we will treasure. My legs were so worn out the following day I went for an electric bike which was awesome!
April 2024
So friendly, helpful and flexible.
November 2023
Easy to book online. The bike was ready to collect when we arrived. The gravel bike was great and looked new. The staff could not have been more helpful.
October 2023
Cyclexperience were very helpful and efficient. I had booked our bikes for the wrong day but they helped me sort it out with no problems at all. The bikes were in excellent condition. I would definitely use them again.
August 2022
Fantastic service, bikes ready and waiting for us. no issue with the bikes on the ride and plenty of battery for the 30 mile ride that we did. Will definitely book again.
April 2022
Great service good bikes and easy trails
November 2021
£17 a day to hire a bike , helmet and bike lock . Clear instructions for routes through the forest . A wonderful day out with nature , all off road and safe . Loved it
October 2021
Great way to see the forest at a very reasonable price.
August 2021
A really good set up with very helpful staff. We hired a couple of bikes for the day and followed a couple of the routes given to us by Cyclexperience, really good fun and a very enjoyable way to see the forest.
July 2021
Brilliant level of service and excellent bikes. Thank you for letting us keep the bikes overnight. It allowed us to capitalise on the good weather.
August 2020
Good experience. Book early in peak holiday season otherwise none to be had! Read T&C carefully and comply if you don't want to incur extra cost?
August 2019
We had a fantastic day, the weather was good, the bikes were good, the maps were good, the signposting was good. We spent 6 hours out and about and 75% was off road, those bits on road were quiet. Would recommend this to everyone as there were routes suitable for all abilities.
June 2019
Fab value, excellent map, comfy bike, easy access to Balmer Lawn, fab day for us two inexperienced cyclistsb
November 2017
Ford Farm Stables
(Less than a mile)
(2)
On the outskirts of Brockenhurst, Ford Farm Stables is in the heart of the New Forest, surrounded by acres of heath and woodland but still within 10 minutes walk of the local railway station which serves Southampton, Bournemouth and London Waterloo. The riding stables caters to both novice and experienced riders and hosts children’s clubs and special days during the holidays as well.
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Friendly, a lovely little spot
September 2023
We are experienced riders and my daughter and I booked In advance to go on a 2 hr hack . It was easy to arrange Via email with Trudy the owner beforehand . We filled out a registration form which asked about our riding ability on arrival and then We were off . We had two sensible horses and our guide Hannah was lovely . We thoroughly enjoyed our hack through some beautiful countryside and saw lots of ponies and foals . Great afternoon Thankyou Ford farm stables , we will be back I’m sure .
August 2020
Brockenhurst Golf Club
(2 miles)
(1)
An 18-hole golf course in the village of Brockenhurst, surrounded by the New Forest National Park, Brockenhurst Golf Club is blessed with an abundance of wildlife and beautiful landscapes. Designed by Harry Colt, it is within easy reach of Southampton and Bournemouth, has a welcomeing bar and restaurant, is ideal for families, and green fees start at £40.
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An excellent course. Everybody was very welcoming. Some challenging and interesting holes.
August 2020
Milford on Sea
(7 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
Barton on Sea
(8 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
(8 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
(8 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
Avon Beach
(10 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
August 2023
YES!
July 2023
We enjoyed our stay very much. The cottage was brilliant. Very well equipped, spotlessly clean. Thoroughly recommend.
July 2023
MARCH 2023 Exceptional in every way. Best ever and so well placed.
July 2023
MAY 2023 Great location, well equipped, handy hose to clean bikes. Sunday lunch at Huntsman was excellent.
July 2023
JUNE 2023 Our second year here. Just had an amazing week. Weather perfect. House lovely, everything so convenient and thought of. Thank you!
July 2023
JUNE 2023 Wonderful house, everything we needed. You have such a lovely house, you are so lucky, thank you for sharing it with us for one week - hopefully next year again.
January 2023
We really appreciated the Christmas decorations which were above and beyond what we were expecting.
June 2022
Fourth time is this perfect house. Love the new kitchen.
June 2022
Very well equipped property in a great location.
May 2022
Love the new kitchen
January 2022
Lovely stay over the new year, plenty of room for all of the family. Location was spot on.
November 2021
Lovely week in Brockenhurst, which has everything that you need for a great holiday! House was welcoming and cosy- very well equipped with everything needed. Thank you so much!
November 2021
A lovely house! Thank you for the extra's- Tea, Coffee and wine. Would recommend to family and friends.
November 2021
Third time in this lovely house! Thank you
November 2021
Absolutely first class in every way, with everything you might need. Perfect for the 3 generations who stayed, even 95 year old Great Grandpa visited for a couple of days. Wildlife park was wonderful, with lots of animals. Huntsman and Le Blaireau was excellent. Thank you very much!
September 2021
The house was lovely and in a great location to explore the New Forest. The standard of furniture and fittings was excellent and the welcome pack and information provided in the property was great and a nice touch
August 2021
We all enjoyed our stay. Lucky enough to meet briefly the owners of the house.
July 2021
We have had a superb few days here in celebration of my Birthday, and a catch up with friends. The house worked well with the various seating areas. Very comfy. We used our E bikes, walked, enjoyed the pubs and The Pig! A great break!
July 2021
A wonderful week at your beautiful house. After 3 lockdowns- it was a fabulous space to have much needed time with our adult children. Exceptional facilities and many home comforts. Especially enjoyed tall tree walk and the Lepe Loop. Thank you- will highly recommend and definitely return.
July 2021
Had a lovely time in your lovely house. Well equipped and lovely bathrooms and comfy beds. Great walks in the woods, caught the train to Lymington, and ate in the Huntsman, Foresters and Enzee- all very good.
July 2021
excellent stay , great information , lovely accommodation
June 2021
We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful spacious and well appointed house with lots of home comforts and exceptional facilities. The location is great for exploring the surrounding area with most attractions being just a short drive away. We have glorious weather and was lovely to come back to the cottage and enjoy a BBQ in the lovely garden. We are looking forward to coming back for another very relaxing and enjoyable stay.
June 2021
A wonderful week in this beautiful house. After 3 lock downs- it was a fabulous space to have much needed time with other adults and children. Exceptional facilities and many home comforts. Especially enjoyed the Tall Trees walk at Lepe Loop. Thank you- we will highly recommend and definitely return.
June 2021
A beautiful house that offered us a great place to stay and enjoy the forest from a central location.
April 2021
We had a wonderful week in Brockenhurst. Great weather, beautiful scenery, and very comfortable and well equipped cottage. Terrific forest walks almost from the doorstep. Good walking instructions are provided by the owners. Lovely visit to Beaulieu as well, and to the seaside. There is a good bus service to Lyndhurst, from which it is easy to walk back through the forest.The garden room is particularly nice. Downstairs is spacious, upstairs more compact. Very good bathrooms.
April 2021
We have had a wonderful stay, it was like have a 5* boutique hotel all to ourselves! A wonderful house.
August 2020
The house itself was lovely, very well stocked and full of very useful equipment. The garden was beautiful, as was the area!
December 2019
As it was Christmas, we packed some decorations and a tiny Christmas tree. However, to our delight, the owners had already decorated the property and had a fabulous tree. The house was so well-equipped that my mum and I were coming up with random things they couldn’t possibly have but there they were!!!! All the instructions and guides were clear and well presented. We loved every minute. Thank you to the fantastic owners who made our stay very special
May 2019
We had a fabulous week at Greenwood. Spacious and well equipped. Marwell zoo was excellent. Wildlife part to Hengistbury Head, Boscombe and Mudeford beaches. Lymington swimming pool for only wet day. We had a nice meal in the Alberto Italian too.
May 2019
Beautifully decorated house with everything you could ever need. Such a lovely quiet relaxing home with thoughtful touches and useful gadgets throughout.
May 2019
Great living space. A fantastic family Christmas spent here. Everything you need is at the property. Lovely village pubs and restaurants. We tried the Huntsman, Snake Catcher, the Foresters Arms, Albero Italian all good. Thank you very much.
May 2019
Lovely house to spend a holiday in. Everything we needed was here. Parking at Steamer Point in the Autumn and Winter only 50p all day. From there you can walk to Mudeford Quay or Highcliffe Castle. The village is full of lovely places to eat. Enjoy.
May 2019
Beautiful spacious house. Very tastefully decorated. Well stocked with everything we needed. Location idea, we have had a great week out and about. Would definitely recommend this property. Thank you.
May 2019
We have had a wonderful week. Weather was perfect. this house is very comfortable and well equipped. Very central to public transport. Would recommend The Snake Catcher, Splashdown in Poole water park. Thank you.
December 2018
Has a magical Christmas break in a wonderful and well equipped house hopefully return again and will recommend Thank you
October 2018
We had a really enjoyable time at Greenwood. Perfect location and we were extremely lucky to have beautiful weather too! All in all, a great holiday!
October 2018
We had a great week and would recommend the property and location to family and friends.
November 2017
We had a fantastic week in the New Forest and Greenwood made the perfect base. It was super cosy, had lovely comfortable furnishings and was equipped with everything we needed (and more) Location was perfect for exploring and the local restaurants and pubs were excellent.
September 2017
Everything was awesome. It was very comfortable, clean and well equipped, anything we thought of was already there. Thank you for having us.
November 2016
We stayed here for a week and enjoyed our stay the house is very clean and comfortable especially the bed and it is in an excellent location a very short stroll into Brockenhurst village centre and shops. Take away's, pubs and restaurants also a short walk away.The Huntsman opposite serves excellent food and Sunday lunches. Would definitely recommend this holiday house.
October 2016
Fantastic property - very well located in Brockenhurst, clean, spacious, very nicely furnished, and one of the most well equipped cottages that I have rented. Lived up to the brochure listing and then some!
August 2016
Very clean, very comfortable and an excellent location within walking distance of a railway station, for exploring the local area. Great walks from the property. Handy local shops. The village ice cream shop MELT will cater for special diets and ordered in VEGAN ice cream specially.
August 2023
YES!
July 2023
We enjoyed our stay very much. The cottage was brilliant. Very well equipped, spotlessly clean. Thoroughly recommend.
July 2023
MARCH 2023 Exceptional in every way. Best ever and so well placed.
July 2023
MAY 2023 Great location, well equipped, handy hose to clean bikes. Sunday lunch at Huntsman was excellent.
July 2023
JUNE 2023 Our second year here. Just had an amazing week. Weather perfect. House lovely, everything so convenient and thought of. Thank you!
July 2023
JUNE 2023 Wonderful house, everything we needed. You have such a lovely house, you are so lucky, thank you for sharing it with us for one week - hopefully next year again.
January 2023
We really appreciated the Christmas decorations which were above and beyond what we were expecting.
June 2022
Fourth time is this perfect house. Love the new kitchen.
June 2022
Very well equipped property in a great location.
May 2022
Love the new kitchen
January 2022
Lovely stay over the new year, plenty of room for all of the family. Location was spot on.
November 2021
Lovely week in Brockenhurst, which has everything that you need for a great holiday! House was welcoming and cosy- very well equipped with everything needed. Thank you so much!
November 2021
A lovely house! Thank you for the extra's- Tea, Coffee and wine. Would recommend to family and friends.
November 2021
Third time in this lovely house! Thank you
November 2021
Absolutely first class in every way, with everything you might need. Perfect for the 3 generations who stayed, even 95 year old Great Grandpa visited for a couple of days. Wildlife park was wonderful, with lots of animals. Huntsman and Le Blaireau was excellent. Thank you very much!
September 2021
The house was lovely and in a great location to explore the New Forest. The standard of furniture and fittings was excellent and the welcome pack and information provided in the property was great and a nice touch
August 2021
We all enjoyed our stay. Lucky enough to meet briefly the owners of the house.
July 2021
We have had a superb few days here in celebration of my Birthday, and a catch up with friends. The house worked well with the various seating areas. Very comfy. We used our E bikes, walked, enjoyed the pubs and The Pig! A great break!
July 2021
A wonderful week at your beautiful house. After 3 lockdowns- it was a fabulous space to have much needed time with our adult children. Exceptional facilities and many home comforts. Especially enjoyed tall tree walk and the Lepe Loop. Thank you- will highly recommend and definitely return.
July 2021
Had a lovely time in your lovely house. Well equipped and lovely bathrooms and comfy beds. Great walks in the woods, caught the train to Lymington, and ate in the Huntsman, Foresters and Enzee- all very good.
July 2021
excellent stay , great information , lovely accommodation
June 2021
We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful spacious and well appointed house with lots of home comforts and exceptional facilities. The location is great for exploring the surrounding area with most attractions being just a short drive away. We have glorious weather and was lovely to come back to the cottage and enjoy a BBQ in the lovely garden. We are looking forward to coming back for another very relaxing and enjoyable stay.
June 2021
A wonderful week in this beautiful house. After 3 lock downs- it was a fabulous space to have much needed time with other adults and children. Exceptional facilities and many home comforts. Especially enjoyed the Tall Trees walk at Lepe Loop. Thank you- we will highly recommend and definitely return.
June 2021
A beautiful house that offered us a great place to stay and enjoy the forest from a central location.
April 2021
We had a wonderful week in Brockenhurst. Great weather, beautiful scenery, and very comfortable and well equipped cottage. Terrific forest walks almost from the doorstep. Good walking instructions are provided by the owners. Lovely visit to Beaulieu as well, and to the seaside. There is a good bus service to Lyndhurst, from which it is easy to walk back through the forest.The garden room is particularly nice. Downstairs is spacious, upstairs more compact. Very good bathrooms.
April 2021
We have had a wonderful stay, it was like have a 5* boutique hotel all to ourselves! A wonderful house.
August 2020
The house itself was lovely, very well stocked and full of very useful equipment. The garden was beautiful, as was the area!
December 2019
As it was Christmas, we packed some decorations and a tiny Christmas tree. However, to our delight, the owners had already decorated the property and had a fabulous tree. The house was so well-equipped that my mum and I were coming up with random things they couldn’t possibly have but there they were!!!! All the instructions and guides were clear and well presented. We loved every minute. Thank you to the fantastic owners who made our stay very special
May 2019
We had a fabulous week at Greenwood. Spacious and well equipped. Marwell zoo was excellent. Wildlife part to Hengistbury Head, Boscombe and Mudeford beaches. Lymington swimming pool for only wet day. We had a nice meal in the Alberto Italian too.
May 2019
Beautifully decorated house with everything you could ever need. Such a lovely quiet relaxing home with thoughtful touches and useful gadgets throughout.
May 2019
Great living space. A fantastic family Christmas spent here. Everything you need is at the property. Lovely village pubs and restaurants. We tried the Huntsman, Snake Catcher, the Foresters Arms, Albero Italian all good. Thank you very much.
May 2019
Lovely house to spend a holiday in. Everything we needed was here. Parking at Steamer Point in the Autumn and Winter only 50p all day. From there you can walk to Mudeford Quay or Highcliffe Castle. The village is full of lovely places to eat. Enjoy.
May 2019
Beautiful spacious house. Very tastefully decorated. Well stocked with everything we needed. Location idea, we have had a great week out and about. Would definitely recommend this property. Thank you.
May 2019
We have had a wonderful week. Weather was perfect. this house is very comfortable and well equipped. Very central to public transport. Would recommend The Snake Catcher, Splashdown in Poole water park. Thank you.
December 2018
Has a magical Christmas break in a wonderful and well equipped house hopefully return again and will recommend Thank you
October 2018
We had a really enjoyable time at Greenwood. Perfect location and we were extremely lucky to have beautiful weather too! All in all, a great holiday!
October 2018
We had a great week and would recommend the property and location to family and friends.
November 2017
We had a fantastic week in the New Forest and Greenwood made the perfect base. It was super cosy, had lovely comfortable furnishings and was equipped with everything we needed (and more) Location was perfect for exploring and the local restaurants and pubs were excellent.
September 2017
Everything was awesome. It was very comfortable, clean and well equipped, anything we thought of was already there. Thank you for having us.
November 2016
We stayed here for a week and enjoyed our stay the house is very clean and comfortable especially the bed and it is in an excellent location a very short stroll into Brockenhurst village centre and shops. Take away's, pubs and restaurants also a short walk away.The Huntsman opposite serves excellent food and Sunday lunches. Would definitely recommend this holiday house.
October 2016
Fantastic property - very well located in Brockenhurst, clean, spacious, very nicely furnished, and one of the most well equipped cottages that I have rented. Lived up to the brochure listing and then some!
August 2016
Very clean, very comfortable and an excellent location within walking distance of a railway station, for exploring the local area. Great walks from the property. Handy local shops. The village ice cream shop MELT will cater for special diets and ordered in VEGAN ice cream specially.
Le Blaireau
(Less than a mile)
(2)
An authentic French restaurant in the heart of Brockenhurst. Enjoy superb French cuisine including classics such as Duck Confit and Beef Bourguignon. Serving an extensive wine list, the restaurant is the perfect romantic spot or birthday celebration.
Le Blaireau (T:01590 623551) Careys Manor Hotel and Spa, Brockenhurst SO42 7RH
Great food and really good service. We were expecting it to be more expensive than it was. All the dishes we ordered were well cooked, well presented and very tasty!
April 2024
We had an amazing meal here on the first day of our holiday in Brockenhurst. The staff were excellent and the food and wine exceptional.
September 2021
The Huntsman of Brockenhurst
(Less than a mile)
(39)
Traditional on the outside but modern and stylish on the inside, The Huntsman offers an extensive menu including a range of steaks and wood fired pizzas accompanied by a well chosen wine list, classic cocktails and a range of world beers.
The Huntsman of Brockenhurst (T: 01590 622225) Brockenhurst SO42 7RH
We shared a Ploughman’s platter here and it was delicious- definitely enough for a lunch for two. Great beer and wine to go with it. Great service and nice surroundings.
April 2024
Had a really good experience at The Huntsman. Staff very pleasant and attentive. Food and drink very good and reasonable value. Wouldn't hesitate to return.
February 2024
Excellent pub with large garden
September 2023
We had a vegetarian Sunday roast which was excellent. Very friendly service and good beer.
September 2023
Fine
August 2023
Excellent pub and restaurant, went a few times, staff so friendly
July 2023
Very enjoyable meal, good service and nice to sit outside in the undercover seating.
June 2023
Great pub, would recommed
May 2023
Lovely food and friendly staff
April 2023
We went to this pub for the Sunday Roast which was a great disappointment and not cheap. The vegetables were virtually inedible, a knife would not cut through them and the green beans had barely seen the water. The waiter knew nothing about the wines, there was no atmosphere and the service not good. When we complained they offered us more vegetables which we declined and eventually they deducted 20% off the main meals.
October 2022
Lovely food served here. Nice friendly staff and they love dogs. Big bonus for us as trying to find good food and dog friendly is not easy
October 2022
Busy pub with really good covered outdoor eating area, appeared that dogs were welcome. Separate outdoor garden area for just drinking. Staff were friendly and helpful. The food was good, I had duck which came very pink so do say if you want it cooked through. Husband had fish and chips which was a plateful!.
September 2022
Great food and very good servy
August 2022
This was a VERY disappointing evening out. Having looked at the menu before we went some of us wanted pizza.......when we arrived the pizza oven was broken so no pizza available. In addition the 2 starters on the kids menu were garlic bread and vegetable sticks - with no pizza oven there was no garlic bread so vegetables the only option. We got put at a table that was wobbly so had to move. The cesar salad was also poor - dry chicken and missing several elements you would normally expect for a cesar salad. All in all an expensive, disappointing evening. We would not return if in the area again.
April 2022
Excellent
September 2021
When we arrived we were told that there were no mussels (apparently the waiter can't remember when they last had them). So we ordered chateaubriand - that was also not available. 'OK I will go with Ribeye but can I please swap the chips for salad'? Response - 'err sorry but the kitchen is quite busy so we can't swap anything...' At this point we wished we hadn't booked...! There are better places!
September 2021
Had a very bad experience at the Huntsman with an evening meal. The food was inedible sent it back..
September 2021
Lovely food and friendly staff
July 2021
Excellent pub. Within minutes walk from cottage. Food and staff good
June 2021
Lots of menu items unavailable (more than half) and quality of the remainder was poor.
June 2021
Very pleasant gastropub
June 2021
Excellent food and location was 100 yards from the house we were staying at.
June 2021
Excellent service. Our waiter was great and there was a lovely atmosphere. Fairly short menu. We felt the presentation of some dishes would have been greatly improved with additional colour by way of garnish/small salad.
May 2021
We had a fabulous Sunday lunch.. The staff were impeccable, nothing too much trouble. The food was fabulous. Very dog friendly. Would highly recommend.
September 2020
We had lunch here but it was a very limited menu-we had the sharing platter that was ok, but the evening food menu had more of a selection. Nice atmosphere.
November 2019
Very pleasant surroundings and good selection of food
September 2019
excellent food and excellent service
July 2019
This is the place for a really tasty pizza. They do a great range of lighter lunches aswell. Good selection of wines and beers
June 2019
We went as a family for Easter Sunday lunch. The food was excellent, fresh and hot. The staff were very attentive and nothing was too much trouble!
April 2019
Very popular so booked beforehand. Good food but quite slow service. Difficult to just go for a drink as for some reason don't have separate lounge
August 2018
This establishment came as a surprise. I took a friend there for lunch and we were much impressed by the interior and enjoyed our meal very much.
April 2018
We ate on one night and went for drinks on another night Was surprisingly busy for a Tuesday evening, but we were still seated at a pleasant, albeit non official dining table We were immediately welcomed and drinks orders taken, in a friendly but efficient manner We were left to choose our food, the children’s menus selected by our two girls (aged 10) were very good and ample, they came with a squash drink and ice cream for pudding I chose the sea bream and mash which was excellent, my partner chos the chicken which was also very good Service throughout was friendly and efficient We returned two days later , just for drinks, I don’t get the feeling that drinkers are their target customers, as the are was much colder and less welcoming than the dining area, I had a real ale which was very pleasant, my partner had a cocktail which was good, the two girls had mock tails, which were nowhere near the standard of our previous visit, no orange in one and didn’t taste as good, girls were a little disappointed This could be down to barman being under training, which to be fair he did explain he was new Overall an excellent venue, we shall be returning
February 2018
Great food and really good service.
February 2018
Great food and family friendly Small area allocated for dogs but often no space available so not dog friendly inside
February 2018
Only about 30 metres walk... Fabulous food great atmosphere. But book to make sure of a table as its very popular on Thurs - Sunday evenings
December 2017
Very good standard of food and pleasant, helpful staff. Thoroughly recommend!
December 2017
It was our first visit to this venue since the name change. The menu appeared a little more upmarket, unfortunately the service wasn't. They took our credit card when taking our order, but when it came to paying our bill we were told they were busy and we had to find the waiter who took it. In all it took something like 30 minutes trying to pay our bill, not the best way to finish an evening with 3 small children wanting their beds.
August 2017
we ate twice at The Huntsman. First time in garden as we had our dog. food was lovely but service very slow. second time we ate inside with all the family. Meal was superb and service excellent and waiter was very attentive
August 2017
Nice restaurant, very nicely decorated, good ambiance and service. We went for a dinner with our kids (3). The food kids menu, was perfect, my wife and daughter order the trout and duck both very good dishes. I ordered the rib eye, the menu says it has 35 days of maturing. The quality was bad, I would even doubt it was steak it almost looked like processed meet. My recommendation stick to the other dishes on the menu and avoid the steak selection. The rest of the experience was very positive.
May 2017
Cambium
(Less than a mile)
(1)
Unwind in chic, comfy surroundings in this beautiful restaurant in Brockenhurst. Set within Careys Manor Hotel, this excellent fine dining restaurant gives an enchanting experience, perfect for a special occasion.
Cambium (T: 01590 622799) Careys Manor Hotel and Spa, Lyndhurst Road, Brockenhurst SO42 7RH
We had a very enjoyable meal here and can recommend this restaurant.
June 2021
Britannia Thai
(Less than a mile)
(10)
Britannia Thai serves their dishes cooked fresh and to order. Their highly-experienced chefs have sourced traditional recipes and ingredients from all over Thailand, to ensure you receive only the best authentic Thai taste.
Britannia Thai (T: 01590 622459) 26 Lyndhurst Road, Brockenhurst SO42 7RL
We ordered takeaway whilst staying in Brockenhurst. You can order on line and then pick up your food (no delivery service). Our food was ready quickly and all the dishes we ordered were well cooked and really tasty. We would definitely use this Thai restaurant again.
April 2024
Excellent authentic Thai food and lovely service.
May 2023
Excellent food and great service
April 2022
Absolutely delicious Thai food. Cannot wait to return
February 2022
Britannia Thai is a fantastic little restaurant within brockenhurst village. They offer both dine in and takeaway lunch and dinner services. The welcome on entering the restaurant is warm and genuine. The standard of food they provide is excellent and portion sizing is very generous. We can highly recommend the chicken satay and chicken Pad Thai noodles. Overall they provide fantastic value food. Definitely not to be missed when in brockenhurst.
July 2021
Very good food and service. Need to book.
July 2021
Fantastic food (especially the chicken pad Thai noodles). Staff very friendly and attentive. Excellent value for money. Easy walking distance or can park on the busy road outside. Highly recommended.
June 2021
Very good food, take away used.
June 2021
We ate twice during the week at Britannia Thai. The food was excellent and the service was prompt and friendly.
October 2018
Called on a Saturday evening and they managed to squeeze me and my husband in at short notice. The food was excellent. Very tasty and reasonably priced. Staff were attentive and friendly. Would definitely recommend.
June 2017
Escape Gin Bar
(Less than a mile)
(5)
If you’re a gin lover, you will love this quaint bar nestled in the centre of Brockenhurst within the Thatched Cottage Hotel. Try a range of gins from their extensive list, including some excellent cocktails.
Escape Gin Bar (T: 01590 622005) 16 Brookley Road, Brockenhurst SO42 7RR
We went several times and had coffee, cakes, scones and a gin flight or two. My only point is we went back at the same time on each visit and personally I would have liked to be acknowledged as a return visitor. I’m not saying it was bad service but this would have been five star treatment
July 2023
Brilliant bar, just a shame it closes at 8.00 p.m.
August 2021
Great enjoyed lunch there.
June 2021
There is a major problem with staying at Homelands, which is going home! This home has been so tastefully and thoughtfully decorated, fitted and kitted out, it has been a privilege to stay here. I mean which other holiday let gives a Dyson fan, Sonos sound system, curved Samsung TV with sound bar etc. But the owners have some exquisite taste. the tiles in the cloakroom and bathrooms, the furniture in the main living room-our home will seem quite second rate when we go back! Lighting is obviously a passion of thee owners - stunning. We enjoyed the landscaped garden and even in October having teat and crumpets in the ante afternoon sun. Train noise absolutely not an issue. The Village hall was closed because of CoVid, so can't common if noise at night would be an issue. Beds amazingly comfy and great rain showers, What's not to like. OK if pushed the oven controls are not intuitive but the instructions work! We'll be back!!
October 2020
Unfortunately this bar was only opened for a couple of hours each day and at strange times and once we had got in from the day out and got ready, the pub was closed. Every pub in the village had a choice of different gins.
November 2019
The New Forest Tours
(Less than a mile)
(5)
The best way to explore the New Forest? On a double decker bus of course! New Forest Bus Tours give you an (almost) bird’s eye view of this spectacular part of the world, pottering through towns, villages and around its famed National Park, with all the planning done for you. Make sure you’re selfie ready and simply pick your tour!
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Expensive but a great way to get around. The kids loved it!
August 2021
Great way to see the New Forest
August 2021
These are a good way of seeing the New Forrest.
June 2021
Great value for money and a super way to enjoy the forest
September 2019
Very enjoyable ride on the red route. Lovely views of the New Forest. We stopped at a couple of locations and had a meal in Fordingbridge. Ride on top gets a bit breezy taking a coat or jumper is a good idea.
August 2017
Jaunt E-bikes
(Less than a mile)
Jaunt-E Super Monkey bikes combine cutting edge e-technology with a large dollop of retro style. The perfect way to explore the New Forest National Park and coastline. Collect your E-Bikes from their seaside bike hub in Keyhaven and you can head straight out onto miles of stunning coastal path and nature reserve. Alternatively they can deliver your bikes direct to your holiday cottage within the local area or meet you at a New Forest National Park car park.
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Cyclexperience
(Less than a mile)
(13)
An established family business in Brockenhurst, Cyclexperience has bicycles and electric bikes available to buy for all levels and skill sets, with hire centres nearby. They also host a number of competitive mountain bike events and off road adventure races both locally and nationally for more competitive cyclists, not to mention workshops at their stores to keep your bike in good health.
Very helpful staff. The whole booking experience was so easy and the bike riding in the forest was truly a special memory we will treasure. My legs were so worn out the following day I went for an electric bike which was awesome!
April 2024
So friendly, helpful and flexible.
November 2023
Easy to book online. The bike was ready to collect when we arrived. The gravel bike was great and looked new. The staff could not have been more helpful.
October 2023
Cyclexperience were very helpful and efficient. I had booked our bikes for the wrong day but they helped me sort it out with no problems at all. The bikes were in excellent condition. I would definitely use them again.
August 2022
Fantastic service, bikes ready and waiting for us. no issue with the bikes on the ride and plenty of battery for the 30 mile ride that we did. Will definitely book again.
April 2022
Great service good bikes and easy trails
November 2021
£17 a day to hire a bike , helmet and bike lock . Clear instructions for routes through the forest . A wonderful day out with nature , all off road and safe . Loved it
October 2021
Great way to see the forest at a very reasonable price.
August 2021
A really good set up with very helpful staff. We hired a couple of bikes for the day and followed a couple of the routes given to us by Cyclexperience, really good fun and a very enjoyable way to see the forest.
July 2021
Brilliant level of service and excellent bikes. Thank you for letting us keep the bikes overnight. It allowed us to capitalise on the good weather.
August 2020
Good experience. Book early in peak holiday season otherwise none to be had! Read T&C carefully and comply if you don't want to incur extra cost?
August 2019
We had a fantastic day, the weather was good, the bikes were good, the maps were good, the signposting was good. We spent 6 hours out and about and 75% was off road, those bits on road were quiet. Would recommend this to everyone as there were routes suitable for all abilities.
June 2019
Fab value, excellent map, comfy bike, easy access to Balmer Lawn, fab day for us two inexperienced cyclistsb
November 2017
Ford Farm Stables
(Less than a mile)
(2)
On the outskirts of Brockenhurst, Ford Farm Stables is in the heart of the New Forest, surrounded by acres of heath and woodland but still within 10 minutes walk of the local railway station which serves Southampton, Bournemouth and London Waterloo. The riding stables caters to both novice and experienced riders and hosts children’s clubs and special days during the holidays as well.
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Friendly, a lovely little spot
September 2023
We are experienced riders and my daughter and I booked In advance to go on a 2 hr hack . It was easy to arrange Via email with Trudy the owner beforehand . We filled out a registration form which asked about our riding ability on arrival and then We were off . We had two sensible horses and our guide Hannah was lovely . We thoroughly enjoyed our hack through some beautiful countryside and saw lots of ponies and foals . Great afternoon Thankyou Ford farm stables , we will be back I’m sure .
August 2020
Brockenhurst Golf Club
(2 miles)
(1)
An 18-hole golf course in the village of Brockenhurst, surrounded by the New Forest National Park, Brockenhurst Golf Club is blessed with an abundance of wildlife and beautiful landscapes. Designed by Harry Colt, it is within easy reach of Southampton and Bournemouth, has a welcomeing bar and restaurant, is ideal for families, and green fees start at £40.
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An excellent course. Everybody was very welcoming. Some challenging and interesting holes.
August 2020
Milford on Sea
(7 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
Barton on Sea
(8 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
(8 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
(8 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
Avon Beach
(10 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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