Very peaceful and tranquil, would be great for a picnic and the river cruise was educational

April 2024

A fascinating place to visit, full of history. The museum is a must and we enjoyed the half hour boat trip up the river

September 2023

Museum interesting, beautiful location; fine vantage point to see Beaulieu river

May 2022

A great place to visit with an excellent and extensive museum

May 2022

The walk from Bucklers Hard to Beaulieu was a lovely peaceful walk through beautiful scenery alongside the Beaulieu River.

February 2022

Very interesting place

October 2021

Nice place to visit, especially if the weather is good. We were cycling, and unfortunately, you can't explore whilst cycling, you have to dismount - so just something to be aware of. Outdoor cafe, staff were not as friendly as some places we visited.

June 2021

Not for children! There really is very little to do with the family. There is a boat ride, but that aside it is just a pretty place to visit. As a family attraction my review is only 3 stars.

August 2020

Lovely walk along the river

August 2020

A delightful place with good facilities and an excellent museum. An easy 2 mile walk to (or from) Beaulieu.

June 2019

If you're intending to just have a walk around the village, be warned that there is a very expensive car park (you have to pass through the museum to gain entry to the village) unless you walk in via public footpaths. Very disappointed that our plan to spend an hour or so pottering was thwarted by expensive admission fees.

August 2018

Pretty place. Easy to walk to from Beaulieu

July 2018

We spent an afternoon here and learnt much in the museum. We made time for the river trip which was both informative and delightful.

June 2018

We enjoyed a wonderful Sunday roast for 8 people and 4 dogs in the tent in the garden of the East End Arms. The staff were warm and engaging and the food was delicious and beautifully presented! Whilst on the pricey side, I would highly recommend a visit to the east end arms.

April 2024

Very good food and pleasant ambience.

July 2023

Great pub - very friendly staff and good selection of ales and wines by the glass. The wine always tasted as though it came from a recently opened bottle. We didn't eat there but have spoken to someone who had an 'exceptional' meal recently. Only one downside - the locals (whose pub it is after all) do like to make themselves heard!

September 2022

Beautiful food and great atmosphere- slightly pricey but well worth it.

August 2022

Lovely pub with good food and if you like donkeys, you will be well away. They congregate outside the pub and are quite friendly.

March 2022

Excellent food and service well worth a visit

September 2021

Very disappointed that this pub in the forest does not allow dogs inside. We wanted to book at birthday meal with family, we were on holiday from Brighton, but as we had two dogs we could only sit outside under the tent which is not want you want to do on an evening in October.

October 2020

Sat outside. Quite expensive for what we got. Waitress unable to say what specials came with and ended up with just a fish and salad garnish! Fish bit overcooked. So maybe other non fish meals are better but didn't feel inclined to go back even though 10 mins walk from cottage.

September 2020

Enjjoyed a really excellent evening meal here. Good service, good atmosphere.

August 2020

Excellent food provided , good service and a log fire.

November 2019

During our 2 week stay we dined at the East End Arms four times. Every meal was excellent, the menu seemed to vary a little each time which I assume was due to what fish or meat was locally available. The staff in the restaurant were friendly. Nice choice of wines.

September 2019

Went in to book a table for a Sunday evening, but was told that they did not serve food on a Sunday evening, although their website seemed to think they did! The barmaid was talking to a customer when I first went in. The customer left the bar area to return to his seat and instead of her asking me what I wanted, decided to ignore me. Not very good customer service! I had to say excuse me and then she looked shocked that I was there! I wanted to give no stars, but had to pick one star!

May 2019

Really good pub with pricing along metropolitan 'gastropub' lines - backed up by the quality of the food and surroundings. The weather for our stay was perfect so we could sit in the garden with our dog for our meals. On a rainy day it wouldn't have been so comfortable as the bar (the only other places dogs are allowed) is only tiny.

July 2018

Great lunchtime treat with reasonable kids menu and lovely grown up food. Home made ice cream went down very well too.

November 2017

Always excellent choice and calibre of food each time we have visited.

July 2017

Friendly pub, always busy. Not so good if you have a dog - they are welcome but space is limited. Luckily we had good weather & sat in the garden. The food was excellent & staff friendly.

June 2017

Lovely friendly pub, so nice to find a traditional pub. Food was great, portion size great too.

November 2023

Proper pub serving great food

October 2023

Nice pub, good food and welcoming staff.

July 2023

Very traditional forest pub. No gastronomy offerings but good pub grub. Garden needs a bit of a tidy up.

June 2023

Walked here from our cottage in East End. Warm welcome & delicious food - would definitely return & recommend.

May 2023

Really enjoyed our trips to the Turfcutters Arms when staying just down the road. Friendly landlord (and locals) welcoming to us and dog, fantastic sized garden with lots to do, play area and snooker table for kids, loads of space, pretty flower hedging; just a really nice place to while away a sunny afternoon. Didn't eat there but was busy at lunchtime so assuming pretty decent!

May 2022

We thoroughly enjoyed eating out at the Turfcutters; staff were friendly and the meal was good value for money

May 2022

Really great pub with exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. We ate here twice during our holiday and the food was excellent. It's advisable to call up to reserve a table as they do get booked up.

April 2022

A very busy and popular pub with pleasant staff and varied menu (just a 5 minute walk from our accommodation). We had a problem with our meals on our first visit which was dealt with promptly and without fuss. The second visit was 100% fine. We can recommend the 5 mile Turfcutters Arms circular walk.

April 2022

A bit run down and food quite basic

March 2022

We had a meal and a take-away fish and chips, both were excellent. Would highly recommend

November 2021

Great made us very welcome

October 2021

Good pub food and excellent service.

August 2021

Super dog friendly pub-restaurant. Food is simple but delicious and staff are helpful and welcoming. Great value will happily visit again when I’m in the area

July 2021

Excellent place to eat with a varied menu. Good pub grub & good value.

July 2021

Had a great lunch here, recommended.

May 2021

Another great meal accompanied by good beer and excellent service.

December 2020

This is a great pub with good beer and superb home cooked food.

October 2020

Excellent pub very dog and people friendly. Good honest food and good prices.

October 2020

Great food staff attentive and dog friendly good Covid practise

September 2020

Food great staff attentive and fully on board with Covid 19 restrictions etc.

September 2020

We had several great meals here during our stay. The staff worked hard to ensure everyone was safe and provided good service, drinks and food.

July 2020

Visited during a recent beef festival weekend. Good family atmosphere and the food was good without a huge wait considering the garden was so busy. Plenty of different beers and ales to try along with the popular festival fizz. We will visit again.

August 2019

Was disappointed with the food and the lack of customer service behind the bar! Will not be going back!

May 2019

We ate here on our first night in the New Forest. We booked in advance but it was not too busy. The menu is typical pub food but of a good standard. The vegetarian 'Homity' pie was appreciated by one of our party. Staff were friendly. The pub is an easy walk from the cottage.

August 2018

What a gem of a pub! Lovely people, lovely food!

July 2018

A lovely 'local' with good food, great selection of ales and a friendly owner / manager and staff. They even had dog biscuits for our hound!

July 2018

A good honest pub with good cider and a good range of meals on offer.

June 2018

Excellent food a great pub and helpful staff.

March 2018

Excellent

January 2018

Great dog friendly pub. Staff / landlord were super accommodating and lovely atmosphere at weekend. Fish and chip takeaway was excellent value along with the other food on the menu.

October 2017

We had a lovely evening meal at the Turfcutters - proper home made food in a real country inn - brilliant!

August 2017

This is a lovely pub! The staff are very friendly, food is good honest pub food, with some lovely 'specials' available too. Very dog friendly!!! A must visit for anyone staying close by! Will visit again next time we're in the area.

June 2017

Great pub, friendly staff and in the heart of the New Forest. Make sure you plan a visit and enjoy the garden, food and a few drinks

April 2017

The Captains table was a great place to visit for either breakfast or lunch or just an early morning coffee. Also only five minutes walk from Clobb Copse Cottage.

July 2022

Had a lovely cream tea here, you get a choice of hot drinks to go with it, not stuck to just tea, you get 2 scones ( unlike other tea rooms who only give one scone) and if you ask they will warm the scones, not self service as stated by another reviewer, I would recommend this location as very good well worth a visit.

February 2018

Had a cream tea here which did not come up to the standard of a Sussex Cream Tea. The scones were not warmed up before serving and it was self service, so this was a let down.

June 2017

After a river cruise we had a lovely cocktail in the bar

April 2024

We had a lovely day at Buckler's Hard. We all enjoyed the boat trip and the food in the cafe was delicious. We look forward to returning when we are next on holiday in the New forest.

May 2023

Very interesting historically however the museum charges £6 approx per person for entry. The cafe was efficient. Plenty of places to sit and eat and enjoy the view. There are some boards located around the area giving historical information and a few properties open for viewing. The walk to Beaulieu was disappointing as the bird hide and boardwalk were closed but this wasn't mentioned anywhere until you got there. The lady collecting the car park money was a gem and very understanding when family turned up unexpectedly and we had so few minutes left on the ticket - very impressed with her kind understanding.

September 2021

Absolutely lovely location, we only visited for a drink but the staff were not very helpful with ordering and paying for our drinks. Lovely views across the estuary.

May 2021

Great place, good food, friendly and happy to allow dogs

April 2019

Had an excellent Sunday lunch here, superb service and food. The Yachtsman bar part of the hotel was great for a casual drink and bar meal.

March 2018

Stopped for a drink here after a lovely walk from Beaulieu. Sit outside as the views across the river are stunning.

June 2017

Had a lovely meal here, all ten of us cleared our plates. The staff were polite and friendly.

April 2023

A large group of us staying in the area had a lovely evening meal for my husbands birthday and then returned for breakfast the next morning. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly and the food was delicious.

July 2022

Lovely meal, great service and family friendly. Will definitely visit again.

April 2022

This is a lovely friendly place to visit and either just have a drink or eat there as the staff and food are great Well worth a visit

June 2021

Booked to eat here on a Thursday night and it was amazingly quiet for some reason. Good food and good service in a nice clean environment.

August 2020

We had an evening meal here including children. The food was very good and the staff most welcoming - we felt sorry that everything was so well prepared for safe distancing and so few people there. There was plenty of room for evceryone.

July 2020

Very friendly staff, good space. Food solid pub grub.

November 2018

Very friendly staff. Child friendly. Large portions. Serve food all day. Have high chairs.

December 2017

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

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

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