New Forest Blog

The 10 prettiest New Forest holiday cottages to rent this summer

Whether you’re looking for a couple’s retreat, an idyllic country bolthole with a great pub in the village, or a picture-perfect thatched cottage, Here’s our pick of the Prettiest New Forest Cottages. The Smithy You’ll adore this little cottage for four in Lyndhurst which is beautifully styled…

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Happy hideaways in the New Forest

From treehouses to tiny cottages, shepherd’s huts to yurts and glamping pods to safari tents, the magical New Forest is the perfect place to visit if you’re looking for a happy hideaway break. Tucked away in one of these secret places, you’ll be able to chill, read a book, listen to your favourite…

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2024 Cottage Breaks

If you’re inspired by Christmas movies like The Holiday , where the main characters stay in a gorgeous country cottage, now’s the time to make your vacation dreams come true. The magical New Forest is bursting with beautiful self catering cottages, just waiting for you to book for 2024. We’ve got…

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Cosy places to stay in the New Forest

Roaring log fires, huge squashy sofas, hot-chocolate with marshmallows and delicious comfort food – if that’s your idea of holiday heaven, then welcome to the New Forest! We’ve got scores of cosy places to stay, from indulgent country house hotels, to snug little inns, friendly B&Bs and secluded…

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Plan your 2023 self catering break to the New Forest

Love your home from home comforts when you go away? If you enjoy being able to do your own thing, with meals at the time you’d like, the flexibility to cook for yourselves or eat out then a self-catering break might just be the ideal choice for you. Here in the New Forest, we have plenty of options…

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Top Self Catering Breaks

With government lockdown restrictions set to lift from 12 April* as part of the roadmap to recovery, we are delighted to hear that self-catering accommodation will be allowed to be opened once again. If you’ve been dreaming of an escape to the New Forest then now’s the time to book. It won’t be long…

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