Key Features
- Property code: A592
- Preferred changeover day: Friday
- Check in: 4.30pm
- Check out: 10am
- Access statement available
- Central heating
- Parking (see description for details)
- Dishwasher
- Electric vehicle charging (see description)
- Garden or outside space
- Nearby pub or restaurant
- Nearby shop
- Tumble dryer
- Village
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
Chestnut Cottage is a three bedroomed detached cottage just a short stroll from the thriving village of Lyndhurst, with its variety of boutique shops, everyday stores, specialist cafes, tea rooms, restaurants and pubs.
The cottage has been attractively furnished to provide a contemporary, stylish holiday home, which comfortably caters for six people and is family friendly.The enclosed rear garden offers a delightful space to relax and dine outdoors, and there is secure bicycle storage as well as private parking for two cars. Chestnut Cottage makes an ideal base for exploring the area whilst providing all the home comforts one could need.
The open Forest is a short walk from your door, where ponies, cattle and donkeys roam free. There are many walking and cycle tracks to explore, both nearby and further afield. Bikes can be hired locally, making this an ideal base for your New Forest holiday. Other attractions include the New Forest Wildlife Park, Paultons Park, the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu and Calshot Activity Centre.
Key Features
- Property code: A592
- Preferred changeover day: Friday
- Check in: 4.30pm
- Check out: 10am
- Access statement available
- Central heating
- Parking (see description for details)
- Dishwasher
- Electric vehicle charging (see description)
- Garden or outside space
- Nearby pub or restaurant
- Nearby shop
- Tumble dryer
- Village
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
Chestnut Cottage is a three bedroomed detached cottage just a short stroll from the thriving village of Lyndhurst, with its variety of boutique shops, everyday stores, specialist cafes, tea rooms, restaurants and pubs.
The cottage has been attractively furnished to provide a contemporary, stylish holiday home, which comfortably caters for six people and is family friendly.The enclosed rear garden offers a delightful space to relax and dine outdoors, and there is secure bicycle storage as well as private parking for two cars. Chestnut Cottage makes an ideal base for exploring the area whilst providing all the home comforts one could need.
The open Forest is a short walk from your door, where ponies, cattle and donkeys roam free. There are many walking and cycle tracks to explore, both nearby and further afield. Bikes can be hired locally, making this an ideal base for your New Forest holiday. Other attractions include the New Forest Wildlife Park, Paultons Park, the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu and Calshot Activity Centre.
Entrance through into lounge with plenty of comfortable seating, Smart TV.
Door to kitchen/diner with built-in electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, Nespresso coffee machine and NutriPro Blender.
Dining table seating six people and French doors opening onto the garden.
Cloakroom with hand basin and WC. Utility area with washer/drier.
Open staircase from lounge to first floor.
Bedroom 1 with king-size (5ft) solid oak bedstead with ViSpring mattress, wardrobe, dressing table, hairdryer, Smart TV.
Bedroom 2 with king-size (5ft) Hypnos Bespoke Brilliance zip and link mattress divan set, wardrobe, drawer unit, blackout blind.
Bedroom 3 with double (4ft 6in) solid oak bedstead with ViSpring mattress, hanging rail, blackout blind.
Family bathroom with shower over bath, hand basin, WC and heated towel rail.
An enclosed garden offers a place to relax, with a lawn and separate patio area. Outdoor seating and a barbecue make al fresco dining an option. A private gate to the rear leads directly towards the village amenities.
The large village of Lyndhurst is known as the ‘Capital of the New Forest’. The most important property in the village and indeed the forest, is The Queens House, which you can find at the top of the high street. It’s home to the New Forest Verderers’, an ancient organisation dating back to the 13th Century. The Verderers’ sit here, meet in the hall and court to oversee, administer and protect the rights of local commoning practices and conserve the forests landscape. The Queens House is also the local headquarters of the Forestry Commission.
Lyndhurst’s high street is lined with lots of independent shops, cafes and eateries. Our favourites include: ‘Shave Green’, a treasure trove of intriguing vintage and quirky gifts, ornaments, trinkets and collectables. Shoppers can step back in time at ‘The Old Apothecary’, a magical collection of knick-knacks, remedies, oils, soaps and unusual bath time treats with a modern twist. ‘Pages of Lyndhurst’ is best described as an emporium of popular and unusual alcoholic drinks, teas and coffee beans, novelties and gifts with friendly knowledgeable staff. If you have a couple of hundred thousand pounds (preferably more) to spare, pop into the Meridien showroom at the bottom of the high street and take a look at their selection of Ferrari and Maserati cars for sale.
Food and Drink
The Curry Leaf has an excellent reputation for Indian dishes, Italian food lovers should head to The Pergola and for authentic Thai cuisine try the Siam Thai Lounge. For great pub food The Waterloo Arms is a must. Just two miles away in the hamlet of Bank is one of the New Forests best pubs for food, The Oak Inn.
The New Forest Centre can be found in the village centre car park. It’s crammed full of activities, information and what’s on in The New Forest National Park. It offers Visitor Information and houses a gallery and a gift shop. Within the same building is The New Forest Museum, depicting the forest’s rich history, heritage and way of life for its human and animal inhabitants.
The town centre maybe a hive of activity, but Lyndhurst has plenty of green spaces to burn off energy or relax with a book. The Mount and Bolton's Bench to the right as you head out towards Ashurst, is a lovely expanse of grass to fly kites, play rounder’s and enjoy a picnic. Turn right before the Mount on to the Beaulieu road, after a couple of hundred yards you’ll find the village cricket pitch, often surrounded by ponies and donkeys. A lovely place to spend a sunny summer afternoon watching a match.
Other days in Lyndhurst could encompass a bike ride. Trax Bike Hire in the village will deliver bikes to your cottage; or you can pick them up from their shop along with a choice of cycle routes. New Forest Golf Club in Lyndhurst wins rave reviews for its 18 well designed holes and friendly atmosphere. The New Forest Reptile centre is only a mile away; and has enclosures of British reptiles and New Forest Reptile Centreamphibians with lots of information and guides on hand to tell you how they are being conserved in the New Forest.
The pre-Raphaelite church of St Michael and All Angels has a striking 160ft (49m) spire, beautiful stained glass windows and the grave of Alice Liddell, Lewis Carroll's inspiration for Alice in Wonderland.
During the warmer months there’s an open top double decker bus tour with optional audio commentary. There’s a choice of 3 routes, all of which start and finish in Lyndhurst. Tickets are open for the day, so you can jump off at a different village, beach or attraction and catch a later bus back. The Visitor Information Centre has more details.
Parking for 2 cars on driveway.
EV Charging This property offers electric vehicle charging. Please let us know at the time of booking; there will be a £30.00 per vehicle per week charge. Please bring your own charging cable.
Included: Bed linen and towels, central heating (gas), electricity, WiFi.
Children: Welcome. Travel cot (please bring own cot bedding), high chair and stair gates available.
Pets: Regret no pets, guide dogs welcome. Please note, owners own dogs occasionally visit the property.
Bike Storage: In outdoor shed.
No Smoking.
Shops: Lyndhurst – 2 minute walk
Pubs: The Fox and Hounds, The Mailmans Arms – 5 minute walk.
Short breaks: Not available.
Changeover: Friday.
Check in times: 4:30pm
Check out times: 10am
Property: Self-catering holiday home.
The Fox & Hounds
(Less than a mile)
(8)
A friendly Georgian pub in Lyndhurst’s thriving high street. It’s often busy with both locals and visitors who come to drink, eat, take part in the quiz nights, events and listen to live bands on Saturday nights. Inside is spacious whilst staying cosy, especially with the log burner glowing on a winter’s day. During warmer months, you can sit outside in the large terraced beer garden.
The Fox & Hounds (T: 023 8028 2098) Lyndhurst SO43 7BG
Good beer and we enjoyed the mezze sharing platter in the pretty courtyard outside. Would definitely visit again.
April 2024
Great pub, with friendly staff
March 2024
The food was excellent and the staff were very friendly and helpful.
September 2023
Great pub, well staffed and good meals!
September 2022
Great food and large pub garden.
August 2022
Lovely pub in Lyndhurst, excellent service and would recommend Sunday lunch
October 2021
Great pub. With plenty of outside seating.
July 2021
Friendly pub with.excellent beer and good food at reasonable prices. Pleasant outside patio and live music at weekends fun. New Forest discount card accepted for food orders recommended.
September 2017
The Mailmans Arms
(Less than a mile)
(5)
At the end of the high street, Mailmans Arms is a great place for people watching – the pub is next to the Maserati/Ferrari garage! The bar stocks real ales and a nice selection of wines, spirits and beverages. Home-made food is served all day and beautifully presented. Meat is from a local butcher, and vegetables from a greengrocer on the high street. The menu features popular pub classics alongside a daily specials board. There’s a monthly curry night and very popular Sunday carvery. Indoors is a large log fire, and when warm, there’s a choice of outdoor seating to the front of the pub and a beer garden to the rear. A separate TV room shows major sporting events.
Mailmans Arms, (T:02380 284196) Lyndhurst, SO43 7BE
A very friendly pub in which we eat twice, enjoying the food both times.
May 2023
The Mailman's Arms is a great pub with friendly staff, delicious cooked food, reasonable prices and the best thing for us was being able to hire one of the pods in the beer garden - we will definitely be returning when next in the New Forest.
April 2022
Found the one way system in and out of the pub totally over the top and unnecessary
October 2021
In these COVID-19 times it’s not great when you receive a glass of wine with the previous persons lipstick visible on the glass.
July 2021
This was a great pub, very friendly staff, great food and dog friendly too
August 2020
Renoufs Lyndhurst
(Less than a mile)
(2)
A popular local chain of authentically French cheese and wine bars offering over 200 wines and 300 artisan cheeses. Passionate about their craft, here you can explore the carefully curated wine list with a wine flight, enjoy one of their regular wine tasting events or simply pop in with friends or family for some excellent wine, cheese and charcuterie as well as other mouth-wateringly good nibbles.
Renoufs Cheese & Wine Bar 23 High St, Lyndhurst SO43 7BE (T: 07473 074733)
We popped in for a drink. The service was great and there was a good atmosphere
April 2024
Holly, the host of Renoufs was very knowledgable and gave good recommendations both for wine and cheese. The meal was amazing, we had the Ultimate vegetarian platter for 2 which was enough for us 4 ladies. The ambience was relaxing, price reasonable and will definitely be revisiting. All in all, a great experience! Thanks Holly.
February 2024
Cafe Parisien
(Less than a mile)
(2)
Lovely little café on Lyndhurst’s high street serving French-inspired goodies such as fresh croissants, pastries and baguettes, as well as a few cooked dishes and excellent coffee. There’s a small outdoor terrace from which you can watch the world go by.
Cafe Parisien (T: 023 8028 4546) Lyndhurst SO43 7BJ
Lovely coffee and cakes and a great place on a cold winters day
December 2022
Lovely little cafe with great coffee.
September 2021
La Pergola
(Less than a mile)
(3)
A family friendly, traditional Italian restaurant with al fresco dining on the pergola covered terrace. Choose from the al la carte menu for your favourite pizza or pasta, or something a bit different from the specials board. Make sure you leave room for the delicious homemade desserts though!
La Pergola (T: 023 8028 4184) Lyndhurst SO43 7BQ
We love revisiting every time we are in the forest. Food is amazing and staff are always very welcoming and nothing is to much trouble.
May 2023
Superb Italian restaurant, great food and atmosphere
May 2023
Had a lovely lunch here, good sized portions and the staff were brilliant with our little boy
November 2017
New Forest Museum
(Less than a mile)
(3)
Housed within the New Forest Centre, the New Forest Museum is packed full of displays and activities about the New Forest National Park, including why ponies are kept on the Forest and why we shouldn’t feed them! There’s something for all ages, which will help you make the most of your time in the Forest
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This was a lovely place to visit with a two year old on a very cold day. As well as the displays that you'd expect there is a play, reading and colouring area for small children. The staff were really helpful, especially when Nanna was looking for baby changing facilities and needed help with the lift. Nanna and the two year old also enjoyed a snack in the cafe - again staff were very helpful and the food was tasty! There was also a nice selection of reasonably priced gifts. We're looking forward to visiting again.
December 2019
Went on an event day, which was, for us, too busy. The tickets allowed to go in again within 6 days. Lovely and peaceful and managed to see round the palace. Staff very friendly and heloful. Our grandchildren had a great day
May 2018
Very interesting. Grandson enjoyed the hands on displays.
August 2017
Hidden Britain Tours
(Less than a mile)
Guided tours of the New Forest on foot or driven around by our own chauffeur is the glamorous way to explore this beautiful part of the world. Hidden Britain Tours have refined their experience over five years to bring you the best of the area’s history and landscapes in a few short hours - something for visitors of all ages to enjoy!
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New Forest Centre
(Less than a mile)
(12)
Telling you everything you need to know about the beauty spot that is the New Forest National Park, the New Forest Centre brings you the New Forest Museum, gift shops, walks and cycle rides and guides to the area’s magnificent wildlife.
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We really enjoyed the display in the museum. It explained to concept of the common land well and was really interesting. Lovely gift shop and cafe also and the needlework panel upstairs is outstanding. A real treasure that will be admired for a long time to come.
April 2024
Lots of interesting things to read and find out about the New Forest area and some interactive bits for kids. Great cafe attached for cake and coffee.
August 2023
Spent a pleasant time looking around the interesting museum and getting advice on the closest children's play area from a helpful lady at the information desk.
June 2023
good information about the forest
November 2021
A great place to learn more about the New Forest - Staff incredibly helpful
September 2021
This Centre is worth a visit.
June 2021
A good selection of gifts and useful information
September 2019
very helpful
June 2019
The tearoom here is great and very dog friendly
April 2019
Excellent, informative displays with plenty to appeal to all ages. We went on a rainy day and spent a couple of hours there with a 9yo, 4yo and 1yo. Learnt a lot about the history of the New Forest and how it is currently managed and would happily go back again,
August 2018
Informative and Interesting. Nice selection of items in shop.
March 2018
Very interesting and informative.
August 2017
The Woods Cyclery
(Less than a mile)
(2)
Offering accessory and cycle hire, The Woods Cyclery allows you to explore the New Forest and all its cycle paths, getting to know the natural beauty of Lyndhurst. They offer a wide range of bikes from brands including Giant, GT Marin or Scott, for all ages and abilities as well as offering repairs and servicing.
Great cycling shop with knowledgeable staff. Helped me with a new helmet, that had broken on a cycling holiday!
June 2021
We managed to bring everything with us for our holiday except for my husband's cycling helmet & gloves so wandered in to Lyndhurst to this recommended shop. Friendly knowledgeable staff who solved our issues efficiently & gave us lots of advice on suitable cycle routes.
September 2019
New Forest Golf Club
(Less than a mile)
The second oldest golf club in Hampshire, New Forest Golf Club on the outskirts of Lyndhurst is renowned for its beauty and the excellence of the course. A relatively flat and easy walking par 69, it is a warm and welcoming environment with New Forest ponies and cattle roaming freely for good measure - so just keep an eye out where you hit that ball!
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Barton on Sea
(11 miles)
(2)
A stony beach with sandy areas as the tide goes out, and a great spot to do some fossil hunting. The cliffs are subject to considerable coastal erosion and at times parts of the beach can be cordoned off. The Beachcomber Café on the cliff top is one of the most popular cafés in the region. Plenty of parking in car parks along the cliff top as well as on-road parking.
A pleasant walk along the cliff top and along the beach. There was less cliff than last time we went to the New Forest.
June 2023
Super walk, nice and easy and great place for a meal or tea and cake by the car park.
April 2019
Milford on Sea
(11 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
Highcliffe Beach
(11 miles)
Highcliffe beach, beneath the popular Cliffhanger Restaurant is a part sandy, part pebble beach. The beach has sloping access as well as steps down to the shore from the pay and display clifftop car park. To the east, Highcliffe beach towards Barton on Sea is a part sandy beach at the foot of the second most eroded cliff in England. This side of the beach is dog-friendly all year. However do check the tide times as high tide can make it difficult to walk along the beach.
To the west towards Highcliffe Castle beach, the promenade leads across the top of the small beaches inbetween the groynes with views across Christchurch Bay and Hengistbury Head. Groynes 4-8 have dog restrictions as does the promenade during the summer months, May-September.
Highcliffe Castle Beach
(11 miles)
(3)
A picturesque, tree-lined beach of shingle, and sand at low tide. Good facilities on the cliff top including an excellent tea room, public toilets, baby change and a children’s play area in the Castle gardens. Plenty of parking and sloping access down to the beach. Highcliffe Castle beach is dog-friendly all year round.
Very picturesque beach with great access, looks good for a beach day
October 2021
Lovely
April 2019
Lovely clean sandy beach and a really i would highly recommend this spot for your car to break down takes the ouch out of waiting for the recovery truck
April 2017
Lepe Beach
(12 miles)
Some of the best views of the Solent can be enjoyed from over a mile of beach and pine fringed cliffs. Historic D-Day remains, wildflower meadows and children's play area. Beach front car park.
November 2023
A great comfortable base to explore the forest and coast. We enjoyed lots of walking (despite the rain) Lymington to Keyhaven marshes, Keyhaven to Hurst Castle, Minstead to Brook and Milford on Sea.
October 2023
Thank you for a comfortable stay in your beautiful cottage, fab location, loved Lyndhurst. We enjoyed visiting Bournemouth beach, Paulton's Park including Peppa Pig World, New Forest Wildlife Park and Winchester Science Museum.
September 2023
l we hope to revisit again next year.
September 2023
We had an absolutely wonderful time in this lovely house. We enjoyed visits to Fordingbridge, Burley, Lymington, Peppa Pig World and Lyndhurst town and Park. Various restaurants and takeaways. Thank you.
September 2023
Our second visit to Chestnut Cottage. Such a great location to explore around the New Forest. Great having a back path across to the shops in Lyndhurst. The weather really helped!! Stays up at the top of our cottage breaks that we have made over many many years.
August 2023
You have created a lovely relaxing space for families to enjoy this beautiful part of England. Thank you. We enjoyed visiting Furzey Gardens, Bolderwood, wandering down Lyndhurst High Street, Keyhaven and walks to Hurst Castle catching the Ferry back and Balmer Lawn.
August 2023
Yes we had a fantastic week catching up with family who live in Southampton. The weather was kind to us which always helps to make a good holiday.
May 2023
Superb, stayed here last year and hope to return next!
December 2022
Clean, comfortable house in a great location. We enjoyed visiting Lyndhurst, Lymington, Milford on Sea, Highcliffe Castle, Bucklers Hard, Braemore House and visiting family.
December 2022
Thank you beautiful house in a lovely location. Really clean, lovely and warm, well equipped and comfy beds.
October 2022
Lovely house in a great location, nice modern feel but warm and cosy as well. We enjoyed visiting Paultons Park, Moors Valley Country Park, Longdown Activity Farm, Bolderwood and Blackwater - Forest walks and local restaurants. Thank you.
October 2022
A very nice house in a very central location.
October 2022
At the top end of our favourite of cottages visited over many years. We enjoyed short strolls locally in the New Forest and wandering around Lyndhurst, so relaxing and peaceful.
October 2022
Lovely well appointed house in a fantastic location.
July 2022
Lovely house in a perfect location. We enjoyed visiting Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary, Tall Trees Tail Rhinefield, Bournemouth Beach, Paultons Park, Pony spotting and lots of icecream.
July 2022
A fantastic house, clean and comfortable and well located for many New Forest Attractions. Lots of Forest walks and especially the one on our doorstep. We visited Exbury Gardens and Furzey Gardens and the local fish and chip takeaway.
July 2022
Thank you for the chance to holiday in your amazing house, we have loved it. We explored the beautiful surroundings and very charming villages. Beaulieu Motor Museum, Mighty Adventures Golf and Sunday lunch in the Fox and Hounds.
July 2022
Amazing, say no more! But we will, lovely, modern and clean house, superbly equipped and great location. Loved it! We had super weather so visited many areas Hurst Castle (walking spit and ferry back). Bolderwood, Lymington, Boltons Bench, Mudeford, Brockenhurst and just relaxed in the town.
June 2022
Nice cottage. Modern with all the appliances etc one could ask for. Good location - quiet despite being very central
May 2022
All perfect, we thoroughly loved it
May 2022
Very clean and lovely house. Location for the New Forest was excellent. During our stay we enjoyed visiting Milford, Mudeford and Moors Valley Country Park which was excellent for children.
May 2022
A beautiful house perfectly equipped and excellent location, we hope to be back soon. We visited Peppa Pig World, Paultons Park, Beaulieu, Portsmouth (Aquarium and Gun Wharf Quays) and a last minute trip to Moors Valley Country Park - excellent.
May 2022
Lovely modern house, perfect location for us, very clean, will definitely return. We visited Marwell Zoo, Paultons Park, exploring the New Forest and an excellent lunch at The Waterloo Arms Pub.
May 2022
A clean, comfortable, nicely decorated property with the added benefit of Netflix for the evenings. We enjoyed various walks in the New Forest and along the coast. Thank you
May 2022
We enjoyed are stay - the house was in a quiet area close to the amenities and was beautifully clean
April 2022
The equipment was very good on the whole, except the top rack of the dishwasher doesnt clean mugs properly, despite using different wash programmes and following the instructions provided. The cleanliness would have been good overall (baths, sinks, toilets very clean), but there was substantial pet hair over all the bed linen and sofa and as we have allergies (as stated on the booking form) this was very disappointing and slightly spoilt the holiday. Overall the location and quality of furnishing was excellent, and the kitchen equipment very well stocked.
April 2022
We had a fabulous time in Lyndhurst. Chestnut Cottage was so beautifully decorated, clean, warm, well-equipped and conveniently located for an absolute perfect stay. We can't wait to go back next year! Many thanks to Chestnut Cottage's owner and also to New Forest Cottages for arranging our amazing holiday.
December 2021
A beautiful place to stay, perfectly located. We enjoyed numerous New Forest Walks and Horse riding. Thank you.
December 2021
A great location for walks and plenty of pubs and yummy snacks. We enjoyed Deer spotting, forest walks, beaches, arcades, ice creams, pub lunches and lots of games.
December 2021
A lovely house, very tidy with a nice spinning chair. We enjoyed many activities including horse riding, swimming, going to the beach and visiting our family.
December 2021
Great base to explore the area. Lovely holiday home with everything we needed. Many thanks.
October 2021
Lovely cottage in a lovely location. Stylish, comfortable, well equipped and perfectly located for exploring the New Forest.
August 2021
Very clean and was great to meet the owners too. Will definitely book through Toad Hall Cottages again
August 2021
Thank you for a magical stay. So refreshing to stay in a holiday property finished to such a high standard, and so well equipped. We don't want to leave! Thank you !
August 2021
a beautiful house in a wonderful location- very well appointed- thank you for a lovely stay.
August 2021
A gorgeous house in a fabulous location. we have loved our visit.
August 2021
We had a lovely stay and having such a great property as our base made it even better.
June 2021
Great cottage in a great location. Some flowers or plants in the garden is the only thing that could improve things!
November 2023
A great comfortable base to explore the forest and coast. We enjoyed lots of walking (despite the rain) Lymington to Keyhaven marshes, Keyhaven to Hurst Castle, Minstead to Brook and Milford on Sea.
October 2023
Thank you for a comfortable stay in your beautiful cottage, fab location, loved Lyndhurst. We enjoyed visiting Bournemouth beach, Paulton's Park including Peppa Pig World, New Forest Wildlife Park and Winchester Science Museum.
September 2023
l we hope to revisit again next year.
September 2023
We had an absolutely wonderful time in this lovely house. We enjoyed visits to Fordingbridge, Burley, Lymington, Peppa Pig World and Lyndhurst town and Park. Various restaurants and takeaways. Thank you.
September 2023
Our second visit to Chestnut Cottage. Such a great location to explore around the New Forest. Great having a back path across to the shops in Lyndhurst. The weather really helped!! Stays up at the top of our cottage breaks that we have made over many many years.
August 2023
You have created a lovely relaxing space for families to enjoy this beautiful part of England. Thank you. We enjoyed visiting Furzey Gardens, Bolderwood, wandering down Lyndhurst High Street, Keyhaven and walks to Hurst Castle catching the Ferry back and Balmer Lawn.
August 2023
Yes we had a fantastic week catching up with family who live in Southampton. The weather was kind to us which always helps to make a good holiday.
May 2023
Superb, stayed here last year and hope to return next!
December 2022
Clean, comfortable house in a great location. We enjoyed visiting Lyndhurst, Lymington, Milford on Sea, Highcliffe Castle, Bucklers Hard, Braemore House and visiting family.
December 2022
Thank you beautiful house in a lovely location. Really clean, lovely and warm, well equipped and comfy beds.
October 2022
Lovely house in a great location, nice modern feel but warm and cosy as well. We enjoyed visiting Paultons Park, Moors Valley Country Park, Longdown Activity Farm, Bolderwood and Blackwater - Forest walks and local restaurants. Thank you.
October 2022
A very nice house in a very central location.
October 2022
At the top end of our favourite of cottages visited over many years. We enjoyed short strolls locally in the New Forest and wandering around Lyndhurst, so relaxing and peaceful.
October 2022
Lovely well appointed house in a fantastic location.
July 2022
Lovely house in a perfect location. We enjoyed visiting Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary, Tall Trees Tail Rhinefield, Bournemouth Beach, Paultons Park, Pony spotting and lots of icecream.
July 2022
A fantastic house, clean and comfortable and well located for many New Forest Attractions. Lots of Forest walks and especially the one on our doorstep. We visited Exbury Gardens and Furzey Gardens and the local fish and chip takeaway.
July 2022
Thank you for the chance to holiday in your amazing house, we have loved it. We explored the beautiful surroundings and very charming villages. Beaulieu Motor Museum, Mighty Adventures Golf and Sunday lunch in the Fox and Hounds.
July 2022
Amazing, say no more! But we will, lovely, modern and clean house, superbly equipped and great location. Loved it! We had super weather so visited many areas Hurst Castle (walking spit and ferry back). Bolderwood, Lymington, Boltons Bench, Mudeford, Brockenhurst and just relaxed in the town.
June 2022
Nice cottage. Modern with all the appliances etc one could ask for. Good location - quiet despite being very central
May 2022
All perfect, we thoroughly loved it
May 2022
Very clean and lovely house. Location for the New Forest was excellent. During our stay we enjoyed visiting Milford, Mudeford and Moors Valley Country Park which was excellent for children.
May 2022
A beautiful house perfectly equipped and excellent location, we hope to be back soon. We visited Peppa Pig World, Paultons Park, Beaulieu, Portsmouth (Aquarium and Gun Wharf Quays) and a last minute trip to Moors Valley Country Park - excellent.
May 2022
Lovely modern house, perfect location for us, very clean, will definitely return. We visited Marwell Zoo, Paultons Park, exploring the New Forest and an excellent lunch at The Waterloo Arms Pub.
May 2022
A clean, comfortable, nicely decorated property with the added benefit of Netflix for the evenings. We enjoyed various walks in the New Forest and along the coast. Thank you
May 2022
We enjoyed are stay - the house was in a quiet area close to the amenities and was beautifully clean
April 2022
The equipment was very good on the whole, except the top rack of the dishwasher doesnt clean mugs properly, despite using different wash programmes and following the instructions provided. The cleanliness would have been good overall (baths, sinks, toilets very clean), but there was substantial pet hair over all the bed linen and sofa and as we have allergies (as stated on the booking form) this was very disappointing and slightly spoilt the holiday. Overall the location and quality of furnishing was excellent, and the kitchen equipment very well stocked.
April 2022
We had a fabulous time in Lyndhurst. Chestnut Cottage was so beautifully decorated, clean, warm, well-equipped and conveniently located for an absolute perfect stay. We can't wait to go back next year! Many thanks to Chestnut Cottage's owner and also to New Forest Cottages for arranging our amazing holiday.
December 2021
A beautiful place to stay, perfectly located. We enjoyed numerous New Forest Walks and Horse riding. Thank you.
December 2021
A great location for walks and plenty of pubs and yummy snacks. We enjoyed Deer spotting, forest walks, beaches, arcades, ice creams, pub lunches and lots of games.
December 2021
A lovely house, very tidy with a nice spinning chair. We enjoyed many activities including horse riding, swimming, going to the beach and visiting our family.
December 2021
Great base to explore the area. Lovely holiday home with everything we needed. Many thanks.
October 2021
Lovely cottage in a lovely location. Stylish, comfortable, well equipped and perfectly located for exploring the New Forest.
August 2021
Very clean and was great to meet the owners too. Will definitely book through Toad Hall Cottages again
August 2021
Thank you for a magical stay. So refreshing to stay in a holiday property finished to such a high standard, and so well equipped. We don't want to leave! Thank you !
August 2021
a beautiful house in a wonderful location- very well appointed- thank you for a lovely stay.
August 2021
A gorgeous house in a fabulous location. we have loved our visit.
August 2021
We had a lovely stay and having such a great property as our base made it even better.
June 2021
Great cottage in a great location. Some flowers or plants in the garden is the only thing that could improve things!
The Fox & Hounds
(Less than a mile)
(8)
A friendly Georgian pub in Lyndhurst’s thriving high street. It’s often busy with both locals and visitors who come to drink, eat, take part in the quiz nights, events and listen to live bands on Saturday nights. Inside is spacious whilst staying cosy, especially with the log burner glowing on a winter’s day. During warmer months, you can sit outside in the large terraced beer garden.
The Fox & Hounds (T: 023 8028 2098) Lyndhurst SO43 7BG
Good beer and we enjoyed the mezze sharing platter in the pretty courtyard outside. Would definitely visit again.
April 2024
Great pub, with friendly staff
March 2024
The food was excellent and the staff were very friendly and helpful.
September 2023
Great pub, well staffed and good meals!
September 2022
Great food and large pub garden.
August 2022
Lovely pub in Lyndhurst, excellent service and would recommend Sunday lunch
October 2021
Great pub. With plenty of outside seating.
July 2021
Friendly pub with.excellent beer and good food at reasonable prices. Pleasant outside patio and live music at weekends fun. New Forest discount card accepted for food orders recommended.
September 2017
The Mailmans Arms
(Less than a mile)
(5)
At the end of the high street, Mailmans Arms is a great place for people watching – the pub is next to the Maserati/Ferrari garage! The bar stocks real ales and a nice selection of wines, spirits and beverages. Home-made food is served all day and beautifully presented. Meat is from a local butcher, and vegetables from a greengrocer on the high street. The menu features popular pub classics alongside a daily specials board. There’s a monthly curry night and very popular Sunday carvery. Indoors is a large log fire, and when warm, there’s a choice of outdoor seating to the front of the pub and a beer garden to the rear. A separate TV room shows major sporting events.
Mailmans Arms, (T:02380 284196) Lyndhurst, SO43 7BE
A very friendly pub in which we eat twice, enjoying the food both times.
May 2023
The Mailman's Arms is a great pub with friendly staff, delicious cooked food, reasonable prices and the best thing for us was being able to hire one of the pods in the beer garden - we will definitely be returning when next in the New Forest.
April 2022
Found the one way system in and out of the pub totally over the top and unnecessary
October 2021
In these COVID-19 times it’s not great when you receive a glass of wine with the previous persons lipstick visible on the glass.
July 2021
This was a great pub, very friendly staff, great food and dog friendly too
August 2020
Renoufs Lyndhurst
(Less than a mile)
(2)
A popular local chain of authentically French cheese and wine bars offering over 200 wines and 300 artisan cheeses. Passionate about their craft, here you can explore the carefully curated wine list with a wine flight, enjoy one of their regular wine tasting events or simply pop in with friends or family for some excellent wine, cheese and charcuterie as well as other mouth-wateringly good nibbles.
Renoufs Cheese & Wine Bar 23 High St, Lyndhurst SO43 7BE (T: 07473 074733)
We popped in for a drink. The service was great and there was a good atmosphere
April 2024
Holly, the host of Renoufs was very knowledgable and gave good recommendations both for wine and cheese. The meal was amazing, we had the Ultimate vegetarian platter for 2 which was enough for us 4 ladies. The ambience was relaxing, price reasonable and will definitely be revisiting. All in all, a great experience! Thanks Holly.
February 2024
Cafe Parisien
(Less than a mile)
(2)
Lovely little café on Lyndhurst’s high street serving French-inspired goodies such as fresh croissants, pastries and baguettes, as well as a few cooked dishes and excellent coffee. There’s a small outdoor terrace from which you can watch the world go by.
Cafe Parisien (T: 023 8028 4546) Lyndhurst SO43 7BJ
Lovely coffee and cakes and a great place on a cold winters day
December 2022
Lovely little cafe with great coffee.
September 2021
La Pergola
(Less than a mile)
(3)
A family friendly, traditional Italian restaurant with al fresco dining on the pergola covered terrace. Choose from the al la carte menu for your favourite pizza or pasta, or something a bit different from the specials board. Make sure you leave room for the delicious homemade desserts though!
La Pergola (T: 023 8028 4184) Lyndhurst SO43 7BQ
We love revisiting every time we are in the forest. Food is amazing and staff are always very welcoming and nothing is to much trouble.
May 2023
Superb Italian restaurant, great food and atmosphere
May 2023
Had a lovely lunch here, good sized portions and the staff were brilliant with our little boy
November 2017
New Forest Museum
(Less than a mile)
(3)
Housed within the New Forest Centre, the New Forest Museum is packed full of displays and activities about the New Forest National Park, including why ponies are kept on the Forest and why we shouldn’t feed them! There’s something for all ages, which will help you make the most of your time in the Forest
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This was a lovely place to visit with a two year old on a very cold day. As well as the displays that you'd expect there is a play, reading and colouring area for small children. The staff were really helpful, especially when Nanna was looking for baby changing facilities and needed help with the lift. Nanna and the two year old also enjoyed a snack in the cafe - again staff were very helpful and the food was tasty! There was also a nice selection of reasonably priced gifts. We're looking forward to visiting again.
December 2019
Went on an event day, which was, for us, too busy. The tickets allowed to go in again within 6 days. Lovely and peaceful and managed to see round the palace. Staff very friendly and heloful. Our grandchildren had a great day
May 2018
Very interesting. Grandson enjoyed the hands on displays.
August 2017
Hidden Britain Tours
(Less than a mile)
Guided tours of the New Forest on foot or driven around by our own chauffeur is the glamorous way to explore this beautiful part of the world. Hidden Britain Tours have refined their experience over five years to bring you the best of the area’s history and landscapes in a few short hours - something for visitors of all ages to enjoy!
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New Forest Centre
(Less than a mile)
(12)
Telling you everything you need to know about the beauty spot that is the New Forest National Park, the New Forest Centre brings you the New Forest Museum, gift shops, walks and cycle rides and guides to the area’s magnificent wildlife.
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We really enjoyed the display in the museum. It explained to concept of the common land well and was really interesting. Lovely gift shop and cafe also and the needlework panel upstairs is outstanding. A real treasure that will be admired for a long time to come.
April 2024
Lots of interesting things to read and find out about the New Forest area and some interactive bits for kids. Great cafe attached for cake and coffee.
August 2023
Spent a pleasant time looking around the interesting museum and getting advice on the closest children's play area from a helpful lady at the information desk.
June 2023
good information about the forest
November 2021
A great place to learn more about the New Forest - Staff incredibly helpful
September 2021
This Centre is worth a visit.
June 2021
A good selection of gifts and useful information
September 2019
very helpful
June 2019
The tearoom here is great and very dog friendly
April 2019
Excellent, informative displays with plenty to appeal to all ages. We went on a rainy day and spent a couple of hours there with a 9yo, 4yo and 1yo. Learnt a lot about the history of the New Forest and how it is currently managed and would happily go back again,
August 2018
Informative and Interesting. Nice selection of items in shop.
March 2018
Very interesting and informative.
August 2017
The Woods Cyclery
(Less than a mile)
(2)
Offering accessory and cycle hire, The Woods Cyclery allows you to explore the New Forest and all its cycle paths, getting to know the natural beauty of Lyndhurst. They offer a wide range of bikes from brands including Giant, GT Marin or Scott, for all ages and abilities as well as offering repairs and servicing.
Great cycling shop with knowledgeable staff. Helped me with a new helmet, that had broken on a cycling holiday!
June 2021
We managed to bring everything with us for our holiday except for my husband's cycling helmet & gloves so wandered in to Lyndhurst to this recommended shop. Friendly knowledgeable staff who solved our issues efficiently & gave us lots of advice on suitable cycle routes.
September 2019
New Forest Golf Club
(Less than a mile)
The second oldest golf club in Hampshire, New Forest Golf Club on the outskirts of Lyndhurst is renowned for its beauty and the excellence of the course. A relatively flat and easy walking par 69, it is a warm and welcoming environment with New Forest ponies and cattle roaming freely for good measure - so just keep an eye out where you hit that ball!
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Barton on Sea
(11 miles)
(2)
A stony beach with sandy areas as the tide goes out, and a great spot to do some fossil hunting. The cliffs are subject to considerable coastal erosion and at times parts of the beach can be cordoned off. The Beachcomber Café on the cliff top is one of the most popular cafés in the region. Plenty of parking in car parks along the cliff top as well as on-road parking.
A pleasant walk along the cliff top and along the beach. There was less cliff than last time we went to the New Forest.
June 2023
Super walk, nice and easy and great place for a meal or tea and cake by the car park.
April 2019
Milford on Sea
(11 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
Highcliffe Beach
(11 miles)
Highcliffe beach, beneath the popular Cliffhanger Restaurant is a part sandy, part pebble beach. The beach has sloping access as well as steps down to the shore from the pay and display clifftop car park. To the east, Highcliffe beach towards Barton on Sea is a part sandy beach at the foot of the second most eroded cliff in England. This side of the beach is dog-friendly all year. However do check the tide times as high tide can make it difficult to walk along the beach.
To the west towards Highcliffe Castle beach, the promenade leads across the top of the small beaches inbetween the groynes with views across Christchurch Bay and Hengistbury Head. Groynes 4-8 have dog restrictions as does the promenade during the summer months, May-September.
Highcliffe Castle Beach
(11 miles)
(3)
A picturesque, tree-lined beach of shingle, and sand at low tide. Good facilities on the cliff top including an excellent tea room, public toilets, baby change and a children’s play area in the Castle gardens. Plenty of parking and sloping access down to the beach. Highcliffe Castle beach is dog-friendly all year round.
Very picturesque beach with great access, looks good for a beach day
October 2021
Lovely
April 2019
Lovely clean sandy beach and a really i would highly recommend this spot for your car to break down takes the ouch out of waiting for the recovery truck
April 2017
Lepe Beach
(12 miles)
Some of the best views of the Solent can be enjoyed from over a mile of beach and pine fringed cliffs. Historic D-Day remains, wildflower meadows and children's play area. Beach front car park.
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