With the fast pace of everyday life, there’s no better time to wind down and take some time to prep yourself for the busy autumn ahead, at one of the top spas in the New Forest. Whether you want to cocoon in cosy luxury, kick-start a kickass new regime, or learn how to practise mindfulness, our…
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In a fast-paced world dominated by screens and technology, there comes a time when the soul yearns for a break, a chance to unplug and reconnect with simplicity. If you find yourself in need of a digital detox, then the lush greenery and peaceful surroundings of the New Forest await you. Reasons to…
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Summer days may be slipping away but don’t be sad - because now’s the perfect time to book a seasonal pick-me-up stay at one of the cosy hotels in the magical New Forest. Snug, elegant bedrooms with fluffy robes to tuck up in? Tick. Warm, intimate bars and restaurants serving exquisite local fare…
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Thanks to new research, most of us know that taking time to be in a forest can help quell feelings of stress and anxiety and promote an atmosphere of wellbeing. Similar effects come from being near large bodies of water – lakes or the sea - and even birdwatching. Scientists have discovered that just…
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If you’ve always wanted to celebrate a summer solstice but couldn’t face the Stonehenge schlepp, then may we make a suggestion? Come and celebrate this magical moment in the calendar year, when the night is at its shortest and the day is at its longest, in the New Forest. Why? Well, we’re not short…
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There’s a whole host of reasons why being outdoors benefits your mental wellbeing. Now, with a whole new year of possibilities ahead of you, here are 5 of the best we know. * 1. Daylight. Yes, even on the dullest days, the big yellow thing in the sky is sending us many health and welfare benefits…
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Did you know that spending just two hours a week in the green or blue outdoors – or nature, as most of us call it – gives you a noticeable health and wellbeing boost? A 2019 study of 20,000 people by Exeter University concluded that people who spent just 120 minutes a week – either in one block or…
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It’s been called ‘Blue Mind’ – the wonderful effect that you get from being by water – and with more than 40 miles of coast, plus rivers, streams, ponds and lakes here in the magical New Forest, we couldn’t agree more. The concept of Blue Mind was discussed by marine biologist Wallace J Nichols in…
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