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Exterior of Beaulieu Inn in the New Forest

Best hotels with direct forest access

Apr. 19, 2024

What are the New Forest’s best hotels with direct forest access? It’s a question that we’re always being asked and we don’t blame people because visiting the New Forest, with its unique roaming ponies, donkeys and wildlife, is one of the UK’s most magical holiday experiences. If you want to step or…

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Autumn blog - tree and river

10 reasons to visit in the autumn

Sep. 23, 2023

Happy first day of autumn! With the leaves turning extraordinary hues of orange and the mischievous pigs roaming the forest floors … autumn is well and truly here in the New Forest. We’re super excited for the cosy season ahead of us – and the New Forest is the best place to enjoy the magic of…

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