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What to do this Easter in the New Forest For Families?
Planning an escape with the children this Easter? Easter is a great time to visit the New Forest for families, this is a list of top 5 things to do with your children: Free in the New Forest Let the children run wild in the New Forest. Why not dam a stream, climb a fallen tree or just run in 94,000 acres of forest and open moorland unchanged for 1000 years? The forest is a magical place for families to explore in the spring time when the New Forest Ponies, and naughty donkeys are busy eating the spring grass and waiting for the new foals to arrive. Long Down Dairy Farm Visit Long Down Dairy Farm and try their Easter Egg hunts every day over the Easter period. What better way to spend a day than holding chicks, stroking rabbits and … Continue reading
April Promotion: Dog Friendly Accommodation
Bring your best mate with you and enjoy an adventure in the New Forest National Park in our dog friendly accommodation. And if you come in April, your dog goes free. April Promotion 1 dog goes for free Maximum 2 dogs per room Any of the 3 dog friendly rooms With 94,00 acres of open forest to explore, you and your dog have plenty of space to explore and enjoy the beauty of nature. Stay with us at the Cottage Lodge Hotel in the heart of the dog friendly village of Brockenhurst and you will be spoilt for choice for pubs to visit and places to walk. We have three dog friendly hotel room at the Cottage Lodge hotel in the New Forest national Park. Dogs are welcome in our dog friendly rooms and our Snug bar. We offer three … Continue reading
July and August New Forest bargains
Not sure what to do with this wonderful weather? We still have some great bargains mid-week in July and August if you are able to visit us here in the New Forest from Sunday to Thursday. We are offering rooms from £35.00 – £70 per person per night (based on two people sharing) with breakfast. A real bargain. You can spend a night in a beautiful hand-made four poster for under £100 for two. Choose your beautiful New Forest bedroom here July and August are wonderful in the New Forest. The 5000 mares on the 94,000 acre New Forest are health and fat. Some have foals, which gamble and play in the open moorlands.You can walk in the forest and stop by a babbling stream, in landscape barely changed for 1000 years, sipping a cold drink and watching the famous New … Continue reading
Car free New Forest holidays
You don’t need a car to enjoy the beautiful New Forest National Park. The forest village of Brockenhurst is perfect for a car free New Forest holiday. Our hotel, Cottage Lodge, is just 7 minutes walk or a short taxi ride from the station. Whether you come without the car or just leave the car in your reserved parking space in our car park, there is plenty to do without the ‘wheels’. Stay at our eco-chic hotel Stay with us, the eco-chic Cottage Lodge Hotel, in a beautiful forest hotel room. Bring your bike on the train. Or hire one from Brockenhurst railway station. We have bike storage at the hotel. Just bring your bike lock. It your bike is particularly valuable choose a room with a garden and you can keep the bikes in your garden. Don’t forget to … Continue reading
Beaulieu Motor Museum
Spend the day at Beaulieu Motor Museum whilst you stay at Cottage Lodge, you won’t regret it. Not only does Beaulieu have an amazing collection of cars, motorbikes and memorabilia but there is also an beautiful Abbey, the main house and rolling gardens to enjoy. Plus, your ticket is valid for a year. So if you don’t see everything on the first visit, you can return. Book your overnight accommodation here So why do people come from around the world to see the 250+ vehicles at Beaulieu Motor Museum? Edward Douglas-Scott-Montagu, 3rd Baron Montagu of Beaulieu founded the museum as a tribute to his father, one of the greates pioneers of motoring in the UK. In fac the first person to drive a motocar into the yard of the Houses of Parliament. Credited with introducing Kind … Continue reading
Valentines Day
Less than one week to go until the most romantic day of the year, good old Valentines Day. What have you got planned? Walking out in the forest on a frosty morning, wrapped up warm and walking side by side with the one you love… sounds nice doesn’t it! Valentines isn’t necessarily all about spending money, but instead sharing time with the one you truly love and adore most. Why not make the most of the New Forest and its surroundings by bringing your loved one to the area whether for the day or for a short romantic break – we have beautiful four poster bedrooms available at lovely prices, perfect for the occasion. We ave packages that can be tailored to you… did somebody say heart shaped rose petals on the bed? yes. How about champagne and a bouquet … Continue reading
Decembers Secret
Did you know this December (with limited availability) we are offering rooms, not just any, but some of our lovely king sized and four poster guestrooms for as little as £65 per night, per couple… including Breakfast AND your reserved parking. Now, that is a good deal… what do you say? Why not give yourself and partner a Christmas present before Christmas… You can call us directly on 01590 622296. Feel free to have a look on our website click here. to see all of our lovely rooms. To see our availability click here.
Fitness in the New Forest
Cottage lodge is delighted to announce it has teamed up with the wonderful fitness girls at Wild Revive. You can tailor your own fitness program by booking a whole week of detoxing adventure, or just a day, or anything in between. Wild Revive is the brain child of Marie and Nat. Both decided to offer personal training in the forest supporting others to enjoy fitness in the beautiful outdoors. And, it works. Not only do those who do personal training feel fitter they also enjoy the beauty of the forest. Lots of people go to the gym to keep fit. But, it is so much more fun do to your exercise outside in the fresh air. Prices start from £6.00 per hour to join a group session or £35 per hour for a one to one (£45 for a couple). … Continue reading
Herd Observation in the Forest
Looking for something new? Why not try herd observation. You can spend time with Sally Bennetts watching herds of New Forest ponies and learn their secreds. Understand some of their subtle communications and become more horse aware. It helps understand the ways of the forest and to appreciate the importance of leaving the forest livestock undisturbed. Sally, enjoys taking visitors and locals on walks through the forest. As well as herd observation you can also enjoy the floras and faunas of the beautiful 94,000 acre forest. Sally explains: ‘Aromas and scents are evocative of many of our early memories which is why people are so sensitive to different smells. The connection between smell and memory happens to be a directly physical one. The olfactory bulb in the brain is only two synapses removed from the area of the brain implicated … Continue reading
3 For 2 This Christmas
3 nights for the price for 2 from now up until 17th December 2016. How much better could Christmas shopping be? Well let us tell you how it can be your best year shopping…. You can stay with us at the Cottage Lodge hotel for 3 nights and only pay for two. Not only this, but you can also do all of your Christmas shopping in the fabulous Historic City of Winchester; walk through the gorgeous Christmas market and all of the independent huts full of perfect presents. As well as the larger than life, elegantly presented ice rink, right next to the outstanding sight of the Winchester Cathedral. Or travel 15 minutes by train to the City of Southampton, famous for its German market at Christmas time. The ideal place to shop till you drop whilst enjoying the German … Continue reading
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