The Rufus House

About

The Rufus House is not merely a guest house…

Located in the heart of the New Forest National Park, this grand Victorian House was built in 1876 as a country residence, you would find many original futures.

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. Southampton is 7 miles, it is a great location for Business Travellers.

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.

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.

Walking, cycling, bird watching, horse riding, sailing, golf, archery, kayaking and canoeing; golf courses, equestrian centres, spa and swimming pools are all short distance.

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 house via Pondhead Inclosure.

The Rufus House offers its unique Mindfulness Retreat and effective Stress Reduction Programme in both English and Japanese languages. It is a safe environment on your personal retreat to practice meditation, mindful Prāna Yoga, breathing exercises and participating CBT and Mindfulness sessions, while staying this lovely house in the New Forest National Park, Hampshire.

A lockable cycle store. Sun terrace and gardens.

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

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Booking Details:

Arrival Date:: Tues , 18th Dec 2018
Departure Date:: Wed , 19th Dec 2018
No. of Nights:: 1

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Room 1 - for 1 guest(s)

Single (single sleeps 1)
A small but quiet first floor single room at the rear of the property, overlooking well maintained garden. Amenities including, hairdryer, well-stocked non-alcohol mini fridge, daily maid service, tea and coffee making facilities, WiFi access,
En suite room, Non-smoking room, Shower en suite - £50 Book Online

Deluxe Double (double sleeps 2)
A quiet first floor room at the rear of the property, overlooking well maintenined garden. Amenities including freeview flat screen LED TV, hairdryer, well-stocked non-alcohol mini fridge, daily maid service, tea and coffee making facilities, WiFi access and a desk in the room.
En suite room, Non-smoking room, Shower en suite - £80 Book Online

Twin Room (flexible sleeps 2)
This second floor twin room has slightly restricted headroom. If prefer high ceiling, please book Family twin on the first floor. The view over the forest is stunning and this is to the front of the property. This twin room can be configured as king size double. As we have no life, it is not suitable for people with walking difficulties. Amenities including freeview flat screen LED TV, hairdryer, well-stocked non-alcohol mini fridge, daily maid service, tea and coffee making facilities, WiFi access.
En suite room, Non-smoking room, Scenic view, Shower en suite - £80 Book Online

Turret Suite G (suite sleeps 2)
•Double room sleeps 2 •A bright and spacious ground floor room with a romantic four poster bed with the view of open forest to the front of the property. Large sitting area. •Suitable for part-time wheelchair users. •Room benefits from well-stocked mini fridge, •This south facing 4-poster turret suite is very popular with couples. •Amenities including, freeview flat screen LED TV, hairdryer, fridge, daily maid service, tea/coffee making facilities, WiFi access with a desk. •Z-bed for one CHILD (+5yrs) available with extra cost, £35.
En suite room, Non-smoking room, Ground floor room, Elderly and less mobile, Part-time wheelchair users, Four poster bed, Shower en suite - £90 Book Online

Superior Double (double sleeps 2)
Lovely quiet first floor room at the rear of the property, overlooking well maintained garden. Amenities including freeview flat screen LED TV, hairdryer, well-stocked non-alcohol mini fridge, daily maid service, tea and coffee making facilities, WiFi access and a desk in the room.
En suite room, Non-smoking room, Shower en suite - £90 Book Online

Turret Suite F (suite sleeps 2)
•Double room sleeps 2 •A bright and spacious first floor room with a romantic four poster bed with the view of open forest to the front of the property. Large sitting area. •Room benefits from well-stocked non-alcohol mini fridge, •This South facing 4-poster turret suite is very popular with couples. •Amenities including, freeview flat screen LED TV, hairdryer, fridge, daily maid service, tea/coffee making facilities, WiFi access with a desk.
En suite room, Non-smoking room, Four poster bed, Shower en suite - £90 Book Online

Family Room (flexible sleeps 2 - 4)
Situated to the front of the property on the first floor, this bright and spacious room features a double bed and a single bed. A flat-screen LED Freeview TV, a mini fridge, wine glasses and tumblers for guest use, a daily maid service, Wi-Fi access, and a desk. A Z-bed can be prepared upon advance request with £35 for a child.
En suite room, Non-smoking room, Shower en suite - £80 Book Online

Guide Prices

Number of Rooms / Units: 11

Room / Unit Type	Room / Unit Tariff*
Deluxe Double	from £70.00 to £110.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Family Room	from £75.00 to £125.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Single	from £50.00 to £100.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Standard Double	from £60.00 to £100.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Standard Single	from £45.00 to £100.00 per room per night
Superior Double	from £70.00 to £125.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Turret Suite F	from £70.00 to £125.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Turret Suite G	from £70.00 to £125.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Twin Room	from £70.00 to £110.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast

*As a guide, prices are per room per night for hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and serviced apartments, per pitch per night for campsites and per week for self-catering accommodation and holiday parks.

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Facilities

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Booking & Payment Details

Christmas special programme
Visa/Mastercard/Switch accepted

Catering

Special diets available
Vegetarian diet available

Children

Children welcome - Children welcome from age 5

Heating Facilities

Central heating

Languages

Staff fluent in Italian
Staff fluent in Japanese

Laundry Facilities

Ironing facilities

Leisure Facilities

Cycles for hire - The Woods Cyclery: 02380 282028 TRAX: 0845 4385380
Golf available (onsite or nearby) - New Forest Golf Club, Lyndhurst

Parking

Private parking

Property Facilities

Dogs/pets NOT accepted
Lounge for residents' use
Television available
Totally non-smoking
WiFi or internet access

Room/Unit Facilities

Hairdryer
Minibar in bedrooms - non-alcohol mini bar
Radio
Tea/coffee making in bedrooms
Television

Site Features

Building of historical interest
Garden

Property Facilities: Deluxe Double

WiFi or internet access
Hairdryer
Radio
Shower
Tea/coffee making in bedrooms
Television
Central heating

Property Facilities: Family Room

WiFi or internet access
Hairdryer
Radio
Shower
Tea/coffee making in bedrooms
Television
Central heating

Property Facilities: Single

WiFi or internet access
Hairdryer
Shower
Television
Central heating

Property Facilities: Standard Double

WiFi or internet access
Hairdryer
Radio
Shower
Tea/coffee making in bedrooms
Television
Central heating

Property Facilities: Standard Single

WiFi or internet access
Radio
Shower
Tea/coffee making in bedrooms
Television
Central heating

Property Facilities: Superior Double

WiFi or internet access
Radio
Shower
Tea/coffee making in bedrooms
Television
Central heating

Property Facilities: Turret Suite F

WiFi or internet access
Four poster bed
Hairdryer
Radio
Shower
Tea/coffee making in bedrooms
Television
Central heating

Property Facilities: Turret Suite G

WiFi or internet access
Four poster bed
Ground floor bedroom
Hairdryer
Radio
Shower
Tea/coffee making in bedrooms
Television
Central heating
Elderly and less mobile
Part-time wheelchair users

Property Facilities: Twin Room

WiFi or internet access
Hairdryer
Scenic view
Shower
Tea/coffee making in bedrooms
Television
Central heating

Special Offers

SHORT BREAK, 5+ Night Special Offer

Five+ night , stay with one of our Deluxe Double or Twin Rooms to receive 10% OFF between 1 November to 1 April. DIRECT Booking only, from this web-site you can book with discounted rates. Excluding Festive Period. Subject to availability.
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Winter Weekday Special Offer
Three night Weekday (from Monday to Thursday nights) stay with one of our Turret 4-Poster Double Rooms for the price of TWO. This will bring £180 per room for 3 nights including breakfast!, equivalent to £60 per room per night with breakfast, stunning value!! Between 1st of November and 28 of March 2019, excluding Festive Period. Offer Ends 28th March 2019. DIRECT Booking only, from this web-site you can book with discounted rates. Subject to availability.
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Map & Directions

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Road Directions

From London, take M3 West, after Winchester follow M27 West. M27 Junction 2 follow signs for Beaulieu then A35 Lyndhurst. After leaving Ashurst village proceed for approximately 3 miles, Rufus House is situated on the right hand side of the road opposite open woodland.

Public Transport Directions

Both Ashurst New Forest station and Brockenhurst station are well served by direct train services from London Waterloo (90 Minutes) www.nationalrail.co.uk

Bus services from Ashurst (A35) are limited in the evening and weekends. Taxis are available from Brockenhurst station.

Gradings

4 AA Gold Stars Guest House

Awards

New Forest Awards Green Leaf Tourism Scheme 2016
Other Awards Self-assessed Accessibility Information 2018
The AA AA Breakfast Award 2016
New Forest Awards New Forest Breakfast 2016
Other Accommodation Awards Fair Booking 2016
New Forest Awards New Forest Tourism Association Cyclists Award 2016
New Forest Awards New Forest Tourism Association Walkers Award 2016
Other Awards Go New Forest Charter 2018
Other Awards Go New Forest Member 2018

Opening Times

Open Christmas

Open New Year

Season (1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2018)

* Your accommodation will be available to you from 4pm on the day of arrival; our check-in time is between 4pm and 8pm, unless otherwise arranged. We are normally closed between 12noon to 4pm.

Our check-out time is 10.30am. Subject to the room's availability, late check-out could be arranged. Until 11:30am, it is an additional cost of £10. Until 12:30pm the additional cost is £20.00. Please advise us on your arrival. We are happy to store bags for those traveling by train.

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