Looking to escape without the kids? Whether you are looking for a short break for two outside of the school holidays, an experience or a day out without the chaos and noise that youngsters can bring, we have some great suggestions for child-free breaks and days out in the New Forest. If it’s pampering you are after, or, you fancy doing something fast-paced, take a look at our ideas below and plan your child free escape to the New Forest.
Spa days and stays
Make the most of the New Forest’s spa hotels, the perfect way to spend a relaxing day in a child-free environment. Choose from pampering treatments, enjoy a lunch or light refreshments and take in the surrounding views.
The SenSpa at Careys Manor Hotel is an authentic Thai spa with extensive 5-star facilities. Here, you can soak up the benefits of the spa’s hydrotherapy facilities.
Alternatively, Lime Wood Hotel’s Herb House Spa, offers a variety of treatments for individuals, friends or couples. The Mud House, is a particular favourite, whereby two people can experience a quiet space to reflect and relax whilst you apply natural cleansing and detoxifying clays from head to toe.
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Child-free breaks to the New Forest
If you want to totally escape from children, then be sure to check out the exclusively for adults, Back of Beyond Touring, Camping & Glamping Park, near Ringwood. With its on-site bar, regular visiting caterers and woodland walks, Back of Beyond offers a choice of glamping pitch including cosy shepherd huts with their own wood burners. Or, bring along your tent, tourer or caravan for a peaceful camping break.
Pack your tent, tourer or campervan for a camping break at Longbeech Campsite, offering adult only camping at Fritham from the end of March until the end of September. With no toilet or shower facilities, the emphasis on Longbeech Campsite is on nothing but nature. You’ll find New Forest Ponies and deer roaming through the campsite.
The Retreat offers adult only stays where you can take time out to rejuvenate and restore. With a host of classes, treatment and therapies, spend time immersing yourself in you time in this gorgeous Georgian mansion. From yoga to gong baths, there’s plenty going on at The Retreat to restore your inner peace.
Choose from a beautiful selection of New Forest Cottages for a child-free getaway. From cosy cottages offering a romantic escape for two, to bigger cottages which are perfect for a gathering of friends. You’ll also find apartments centrally located in Lymington, ideal for basing yourself in the heart of the action in this seaside town and those which offering stunning sea views. Take a look at our holiday cottages and self-catering listings to find your perfect spot.
Although not officially adult only, Stanwell House is located on Lymington’s famous High Street. With all the sights and sounds of Lymington close-by, make the most of a coastal getaway with a spot of sailing, some excellent walks along the Solent Way and the rest of the New Forest on your doorstep.
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Child-free days out and experiences
Take to the Solent on an exclusive yacht charter with Escape Yachting. Gather a minimum of 8 guests and experience the New Forest’s coastline in style. Sail with lunch or dinner and sip on a glass of champagne as you take in the views.
Book an exclusive bike tour of the New Forest with New Forest Cycling Tours. Take the hassle of navigating away and let their guide lead you through some of the stunning New Forest National Park. Alternatively, hire bikes from one of the cycle hire shops and choose your own routes to follow.
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Love your yoga? Then the Lush Farm Day Yoga Retreat, near Lymington, makes for a relaxing, zen-like day. You can book this experience, and other child-free activities via Experience Hampshire.
Learn about the vines and wines produced by Setley Ridge Vineyard on a guided tour. Although tours aren’t strictly for over 18s, the nature of the tour means that it tends to be just adults on them. Alternatively, exclusive tours can be booked for an extra charge.
If you are a big foodie then book a lunch at The Pig, where food is locally sourced, enjoy all day dining at Lime Wood’s Hartnett Holder & Co restaurant or a spot of afternoon tea at 5-star Chewton Glen Hotel. Although none of these restaurants are officially child-free, they tend to be catered more for adults.
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Still after further ideas? Be sure to explore our ideas and inspiration pages for loads of ideas on what to do in the New Forest depending on the season. Plus, our things to do pages give loads of information about attractions and activities you can enjoy on a child-free break here.