There may be no better way to celebrate New Year than with a luxurious New Forest country house break with the ones you love the most.
The beauty of this incredible part of the world at this time of the year is astounding, with crisp leaves crunching underfoot, red berries, snow, and starry skies. It’s a time for celebration, and just wouldn’t be the same without your most adoring (and adorable) waggy-tailed companion there to enjoy the festivities with you.
People and their pooches come from all over the world to enjoy the glorious New Forest at New Year, and no wonder – with its miles of bracing walks, dramatic coastlines, and stunning woodland.
You’ll be looking for the perfect place to stay too, of course, so we’ve done the homework for you and outlined the very best places for a pet-friendly New Year break in the New Forest Collection, where guests of the canine kind are always warmly welcome.
Imagine approaching Bartley Lodge, the Grade II listed country house hotel near Lyndhurst, along its winter woodland drive. Gloriously grand amidst its natural surroundings, and with eight stunning acres of landscaped grounds for your furry friend to explore, they’ll be in New Forest heaven here too.
The more intimate, elegant Forest Lodge, near Lyndhurst, is the quintessential village retreat in which to celebrate as one year ends and another begins. Located right on the edge of the New Forest, it’s also perfectly pet-friendly, so yips of delight all round…
Another one of our favourite dog friendly hotels for New Year’s Eve, is the unique and charming Beaulieu Inn. A short walk from the ancient village of Beaulieu itself, this former coaching inn is a real festive home from home, and a perfect place to welcome in the new.
The magnificent 800-year-old Burley Manor is also a very special New Year’s venue set within breathtaking surroundings that will delight both you and your happy doggy.
Whichever one you choose, you and your canine companion will be ushered in with a festive New Forest welcome at any of these superb pet-friendly venues when you choose one of our luxurious and magical 2 or 3 night dog friendly New Year’s breaks.
Of course there’s the New Year’s Eve party too, a chance to dress up and enjoy a dance within the elegant and sophisticated spaces these gorgeous New Forest hotels are known for; time to raise a glass too to old friends and new, feeling the hope and anticipation that this time of year always offers.
New Year’s Day is a quieter affair with time to relax and stroll a little. Wherever you’re staying, you – and any furry four-leggeds who might be with you – will certainly be drawn out into the picturesque landscape for wonderful walks. There are over 350 square miles of New Forest to adventure in here, and if that doesn’t make you want to snuffle amongst the frosty undergrowth in excitement, we don’t know what will!
A two or three-night break this New Year courtesy of the New Forest Collection is sparkling with surprises to delight both you and your furry friends.
We never know what a new year will bring, but what is sure is that whichever one of these spectacular pet-friendly hotels you choose to be your New Year home from home, you and your very best friend are guaranteed a warm welcome and a truly magical and inspiring experience, leaving the New Forest looking forward to the future and all the delicious adventures it will hold.
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