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At The Rufus House, you can stay with peace of mind to enjoy beautiful nature in The New Forest National Park.

The Rufus House obtained “AA COVID Confident Assessment Scheme Approval” and “Visit Britain Industry Standard Mark” prior to reopening on the 6th July, as we have followed government and industry COVID-19 guidelines, a Risk Assessment and procedure to maintain cleanliness and aid social distancing in place.

We are taking all necessary steps to ensure creating safe environment when we open our doors on the 6th. We intend to create safe environment for our guests and team with extra care so that initially we are taking bookings based upon 50% occupancy policy to prioritise personal safety, without compromising human touch.

The Rufus House is not merely a guest house

Located in the heart of the New Forest National Park, this grand Victorian House in Lyndhurst was built in 1876 as a country residence. With its unique character and charm, you would find a relaxing space and time that are just for you.

With acres of exceptional woodland and open heaths as our front garden, easy access to all New Forest attractions, the Rufus House is an ideal TOURING BASE to explore the New Forest and surrounding areas of natural beauty all year around.

Clean and comfortable rooms are all en-suite with a TV, coffee and tea tray, a fridge and WiFi connections in the room. Start your day with award-winning breakfast cooked to order and served in our beautiful Breakfast Room with individual tables.

There are plenty of parking spaces, both front and rear of the property. Our lockable bicycle shed is located at the rear of the property.

BUSINESS TRIP

The Rufus House is located around 9 miles from Southampton Centre and 10 miles to Fawley, it is an ideal base for Business Travellers and Southampton boat show attendants who are looking for a quiet and homely environment. Lyndhurst has been the capital of New Forest since the time of William the Conqueror. With easy access to Southampton and Fawley area, many business clients return on a regular bases.

We are very well located for great pubs, tea/coffee houses and popular restaurants, all walking distance from the house.

ATTRACTIONS

Walking, cycling, bird watching, horse riding, sailing, golf, archery, kayaking and canoeing; golf courses, equestrian centres, spa and swimming pools are all short distance from the Rufus House. Easy access to Exbury Garden and Beaulieu Estates via Beaulieu Road.

Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary and around the area is a great place to watch wild deer and explore forest walk. Whilst, Lime Wood hotel and its beautiful Herb House spa is within a walking distance from the Rufus House via Pondhead Inclosure.

THE RUFUS HOUSE IS UNIQUE

The Rufus House offers its unique Mindfulness Retreat underpinned by Zen and Yoga practice, effective Stress Reduction Programme & Emotion Management Programme as well as CBT Anxiety Treatment in both English and Japanese languages.

It is a safe environment on your personal retreat to practice meditation, meditation with movements (mindful Prana Yoga), breathing exercises and participating CBT sessions, while staying this lovely house in the New Forest National Park, Hampshire.

During your stay you have full use of our lockable cycle store, yoga & meditation lounge, sun terrace and gardens.

Relax, refresh and revive in this safe and peaceful environment. 

 

SPECIAL OFFERS

Each season, The Rufus House offers special Direct Booking deals and Gift vouchers for special occasions.

Up-to-date special offers are found from this link;▶️