When holiday season beckons, what could be better than a holiday break in the New Forest?
Wild woodland, coastal paths, historic towns and villages – there’s so much to enjoy in this beautiful part of the UK, making it the perfect place to choose for if you’re looking for a spot of R&R in the countryside.
Somewhere comfortable and inviting to return to at the end of the day means you really make the most of your precious holiday break. The New Forest boasts some of the finest hotels in the country, so you’re guaranteed a luxurious place to call your home-from-home.
Each hotel in the New Forest Collection is perfectly placed, surrounded by the spectacular backdrop of the forest itself. Each has its own beautiful gardens and grounds to enjoy too, whether you’re a couple spending some quality time together, a solo traveller with excited canine friends in tow, or a family up for adventures and games on the lawn.
Complimentary parking, EV charging points and WiFi come as standard, as well as all sorts of other thoughtful touches that make the difference. Most venues have their own indoor pool and every restaurant is proudly overseen by talented chefs showcasing the best available locally sourced and seasonal produce on their award-winning menus.
If you’re enjoying a holiday break with the kids, you’ll want a place where you can all completely relax. The generously-proportioned rooms and suites available in all the New Forest Collection hotels are perfect to stretch out in, and there’s always an extra fold-away sofa-bunk or another pop-up bed if required.
Parent-friendly settings and fantastic children’s options are available in the restaurants too, and guests with children particularly love The Drift, the laid-back and stylish country pub right next door to family-favourite Beaulieu Inn.
Historic Beaulieu is characterful and quirky, set right in the middle of the heath, with elegant interiors and a soothing atmosphere. Parents can simply relax and enjoy as happy children spot the forest ponies grazing just outside.
Georgian townhouse Forest Lodge near Lyndhurst is an ideal choice for couples celebrating an anniversary milestone, or whenever you want to spoil your other half with a romantic holiday in the New Forest. The rooms of this boutique hotel are crisp and contemporary, and its intimate dining spaces are the perfect place to enjoy a candlelit supper from the menu of its award-winning restaurant, 1820.
Another idyllic getaway perfect for a little holiday romance is Burley Manor, set within a magnificent 800-year-old estate. With its sumptuous rooms, beautifully kept grounds and indulgent wellbeing facilities ingredients, it’s the total holiday break package for couples. The Shepherd’s Hut at Burley, with its wood-burning stove, copper roll-top bath and secluded woodland setting, has to be the ultimate secret escape.
Grade 2-listed Bartley Lodge in Cadnam is a heavenly country house hotel with traditional-meets-contemporary interiors and beautiful bedrooms, each with breathtaking views over the landscaped gardens and neighbouring deer park. The Charles Lyell suite with four-poster and chandeliers is divine, and perfect for couples looking for a luxury holiday in the New Forest.
With wonderful countryside and trails in every direction, it simply wouldn’t be right not to bring your beloved hound along too. With their own beautiful gardens and grounds, each one of the New Forest Collection hotels is a pooch-friendly paradise, with every dog receiving the warmest of welcomes, and their own special mat, bowls and healthy treats on arrival.
Whichever would suit you best, any one of these exceptional hotels in the New Forest is easily accessible, with excellent links via road and rail. There are also local airports at both Bournemouth and Southampton, with Heathrow and Gatwick no more than 90 minutes away, and ferry ports in Portsmouth and Southampton.
Every hotel is also within a short distance of some incredible New Forest attractions, from magical walks and historic landmarks to watersports and theme parks, so whether you’re intending a relaxing holiday or a fun-filled energetic break, you get to set the pace.
Opt for a short weekend break, book last minute to enjoy a midweek stopover, or extend your holiday break in the New Forest as long as you like.
Simply start by choosing your favourite location and start imagining…Your dream holiday break in the New Forest starts right here!
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