Browsing local attractions within 10 miles of The Lodge, Godshill Wood

Rockbourne, Fordingbridge, SP6 3NL, Tel: 01725 518236, Email, www.roseandthistle.co.uk, (4 miles, 6kms)

The Rose and Thistle a beautiful 16th Century thatched pub is nestled in the picture postcard village of Rockbourne on the outskirts of the New Forest. Outside is a lovely cottage garden to while away sunny days and watch the world go by.

The Old Church, Mockbeggar Lane, Ibsley, Ringwood, BH24 3PP, Tel: 01425 489090, Email, www.stmartinsgallery.co.uk, (4 miles, 7kms)

St Martin's church built in 1654, left derelict was bought, restored and converted into a gallery, for exhibition of local art & craft

16A High Street, Lyndhurst, SO43 7BD, Tel: 023 8028 3448, (9 miles, 15kms)

Freshly baked pasties, pastries and cakes. Filled baguettes and sandwiches. Friendly service to eat in or take away. Open 7 days a week.

Brook, Lyndhurst, SO43 7HE, Tel: 023 8081 2214, Email, www.bellinnbramshaw.co.uk, (6 miles, 10kms)

Public House: Dating from 1782, The Bell Inn combines period features with contempory style. We're located in the heart of the New Forest National Park in the tranquil hamlet of Bramshaw.

70 The Borough, Downton, Near Fordingbridge, SP5 3LY, Tel: 01725 238083, Email, (4 miles, 6kms)

Bridge Street, Fordingbridge, SP6 1AH, Tel: 01425 652040, Email, www.georgeatfordingbridge.co.uk, (2 miles, 3kms)

Featuring timeless waterside alfresco dining, all fresh food and an extraordinary collection of wines, The George is a bar, a restaurant, a pub and a home from home.

Minstead Manor Estate, Emery Down, Lyndhurst, SO43 7GA, Tel: 023 8028 4401, (8 miles, 13kms)

Team development for corporate groups and outdoor activity sessions for young people. Pre booked groups only.

The Cross, Burley, Ringwood, BH24 4AB, Tel: 01425 402334, (8 miles, 13kms)

5/7 Salisbury Street, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1AB, Tel: 01425 654662, Email, www.theperfectgiftcompany.co.uk, (2 miles, 3kms)

Forestry Commission, Lyndhurst, SO43 7NH, Tel: 023 8028 6840, (9 miles, 15kms)

Holmsley, Near Burley, Ringwood, BH24 4AY, Tel: 01425 402468, Email, info@stationhouseholmsley.com, (9 miles, 14kms)

Converted station with many railway memorabilia and pictures on display. Now a fully licensed restaurant and tea house providing quality products at reasonable prices. Seating for 70 inside and 200 outside.

Bisterne Close, Burley, BH24 4AT, Tel: 01425 402264, Email, www.fullershotels.co.uk, (9 miles, 14kms)

The bar and restaurant offers a varied range of English cuisine using local produce, fine wine and Fuller's award winning ales. There is an outside childrens play area and log trail and families will receive a warm welcome.

36 High Street, Lyndhurst, SO43 7BG, Tel: 023 8028 4774, (9 miles, 15kms)

7-21 Romsey Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7AA, Tel: 023 8028 3445, Email, (9 miles, 15kms)

Camping & Outdoor superstore in the centre of the New Forest. Open 7 days a week.

Speciality: Camping

Littlemead, Pound Lane, Burley, BH24 4ED, Tel: 01425 403589, Email, (8 miles, 14kms)

On our family small holding in the pretty village of Burley, we have revived the old fashioned craft of cider making, using apples gathered from traditional cider orchards.

44 High Street, Lyndhurst, Hampshire, SO43 7BG, Tel: 023 8028 3111, Email, (9 miles, 15kms)

A gift shop with a difference, extensive range of country wines, farmhouses scrumpy, local beers, gifts & souvenirs of your visit to the New Forest

Speciality: gifts & country wines

Rhinefield Road, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7QB, Tel: 01590 622922, Email, (9 miles, 15kms)

The restaurant of Rhinefield House Hotel creates a special atmosphere in which to enjoy a fine dining experience to mark a special occasion or just for the pleasure of it. Here you will find great food and a fantastic wine list.

Parsonage Barn Lane, Ringwood, BH24 1PX, Tel: 0845 659 0845, (6 miles, 10kms)