Author Archives: Francesca Mannone
Yellow Forest Eco Toiletries
We all love eco friendly products and at Yellow Forest we really love fresh, organic handmade eco toiletries. Here at Yellow Forest we have sourced one of the most inspiring companies in the industry. What’s even more special to us, and also very important, is that they are handmade locally here in the heart of the New Forest, in the village of Brockenhurst. Award winning New Forest Aromatics are a very special collaboration between truly talented aromatherapists to bring you Yellow Forest Eco Toiletries. ✓ Natural ✓ Local ✓ Ethical Our toiletries are beautiful, natural products for you and your home. Our products contain high quality ingredients from natural, organic or sustainable sources. As many ingredients as possible are sourced from within the New Forest boundary or Hampshire. Those that we cannot source locally, we obtain from natural, sustainable sources. … Continue reading
Experience Hampshire
Cottage Lodge Hotel is really excited to collaborate with Experience Hampshire. Experience Hampshire – Helping you to discover local treasures Who are they? Experience Hampshire is the gatekeeper for Hampshire’s best kept secrets. Their mission is to become the go-to platform for locals and visitors to seek out, book and take part in original Hampshire-based activities and experiences. Whether you are an adventurer, an explorer, creative, or just curious, they have something just for you. They hand-pick unique activity providers, artisans, hosts and local experts who offer their bespoke collection of experiences to browsers through their online portal. Why are they different? Trust them, they know Hampshire. Their tight-knit team know every nook and cranny in this shire and have built strong relationships with local experience providers, creating perfect experiences for browsers to enjoy. Their online portal adopts the very … Continue reading
Cycling holidays for families New Forest
Cycling for Families Fun New Forest times for families With plenty of space to store your own bikes and a nearby cycle hire shop if required, our hotel is perfectly placed in the lovely village of Brockenhurst. Our village has a lovely selection of traditional shops and eateries, all surrounded by the timeless forest. It is a most beautiful place to enjoy easy cycling holidays in the New Forest and relaxing time away from the stresses of everyday life. Why not hire a tandem and other fun bikes from Cyclexperience for a new experience or access the forest in a unique inclusive way with accessible cycling from Pedall. Arrive – Park – Ride Just leave the car in your reserved parking space on our forecourt, or come by train. Either way you can leave the cars behind for the duration … Continue reading
Top Christmas Markets to visit in the New Forest area & surrounds.
The New Forest and Hampshire looks even more beautiful with festive touches at this time of the year. Many towns are decorated for Christmas and hosting different types of markets. Here’s a selection of our favourites Christmas markets easily reached from the Cottage Lodge Hotel. These are our top places to enjoy Christmas activities in the New Forest area this year: Family Christmas Fair in Exbury Gardens: 7 & 8 December 2019 Victorian Christmas at Beaulieu: 7 & 8 December, 14 & 15 December & 21 December – 1 January (closed Christmas Day) Christmas in Winchester: 21st November – 22nd December Fun Christmas in Southampton: 14th November – 21st December Historic Christmas in Portsmouth: 29th & 30th November & 1st December Christmas Market and Fair Details 1. New Forest Christmas Fair in Exbury Gardens When: 7 & 8 December 2019 … Continue reading
Supporting local suppliers: we buy local
We are proud to support our local suppliers and economy by purchasing local produce from the immediate vicinity in the New Forest and the local Hampshire County businesses. Supporting local suppliers means reducing carbon-emission by transport. This is our mission: to become the first eco-friendly hotel within the New Forest. At Cottage Lodge we buy local We choose to buy local so that our guests can enjoy an authentic local product during their stays and can also take a little bit of the New Forest home with them by providing items that can be bought at the Cottage Lodge directly. These items include jams, marmalades, shortbread, ales, ciders, wines and apple juice. Soon we hope to sell our local toiletries too! New Forest Marque We source many items directly from our local village including bacon and sausages from the butchers, vegetables … Continue reading
Activities to do in the New Forest in summer
WHAT TO DO THIS SUMMER IN THE NEW FOREST Are you looking for activities to do in the New Forest this summer? Planning a day of walking and cycling? Perhaps pack a picnic lunch and immerse yourself in the calm that the New Forest can offer. We are blessed with some super spots to walk and picnic, where you can stay cool and relax. Here in the South choose your route, whether it’s a beautiful walk underneath the cool shade of the forest trees or a visit to a lovely beach! Swim or paddle in the sea? On those balmy days why not escape to the coast? Try your hand at paddle boarding at Milford on sea or Mudeford? Or perhaps a gentle paddle in a kayak along the Beaulieu River? Horse riding in The New Forest is one of the finest … Continue reading
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