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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
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
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
Planning Your Wedding?
Did you know that we can accommodate you and your wedding party in all 15 of our hotel rooms? Well if you didn’t, its time to start planning! Here in the New Forest on Sunday 13th November from 12noon to 5pm The Wedding Showcases will be held in just over 20 venues in the area. Planning couldn’t be easier, all the hotels will set up viewings of the initial wedding experience for you to view before your special day! There’s no need to book either, you can turn up and wonder round each venue to get a feel of the ambience and setting alike. All hotels that showcase the venues will go the extra mile to answer questions and help you envision what your special day will be like here in the New Forest. As for us at The Cottage … Continue reading
Dog Walking in The New Forest
We all understand that our beloved dogs need a well deserved break as much as we do. And in the New Forest there is plenty for them, as well as you to see. At The Cottage Lodge we provide maps and walking routes for all of our guests to use throughout their stay and of course, for our dog walkers. As you may or may not know, we are a dog friendly hotel and have 3 lovely rooms that can accommodate you and your lovely companion. Brockenhurst is located in the heart of The New Forest and has plenty of spectacular scenic views for the purpose of walkers and dog walkers alike. The sunrises and sunsets every day are just stunning and so worth seeing. From a one hour walk to a whole day’s worth of greenery and good energy. … Continue reading
Celebrating the Rio Olympics in the New Forest.
Why not join in the action and feel like an athlete; Cycle like Froome in the New Forest this summer or Sail like Ainsley in his home town of Lymington which is just 10 minutes away. Perhaps our weather isn’t quite like Rio De Janeiro but, there is no doubt, the views of the forest which are unique in their own way. The Cottage Lodge has flat screen TV’s in all of its rooms for you to relax and watch the games if the weather isn’t so ‘Brazil. Be an early bird and catch the gorgeous sunrise or venture out at peak time to see the stunning sunset in the Forest. Join us mid-week, its the prime time for relaxation and what better way to arrive at our hotel than to be welcomed by your own reserved car parking space, … Continue reading
Walking in the New Forest National Park
We have just said goodbye to a lovely walking group. As they left this morning our merry band all said that they were spoilt for choice. Four lovely days of walking….. and they didn’t walk the same path twice. North, South, East and West, they wandered. Along the coast, through the Douglas Firs (from California), past ancient oaks (80% of Europe’s ancient oaks are in the New Forest National Park), and across beautiful open moorland with new foals and their families enjoying the sunshine. A new donkey arrived whilst they were here. Much to everyone’s delight. They dined with us at the Fallen Tree Restaurant, then strolled to the local pub to try the local ale. Their cars were parked at the front for four days, not an engine was started. What struck me about this group is just how … Continue reading
Last few bargain rooms for next week
This rarely happens. We have a few rooms for next week and we have dropped the price. Hurry they will go quick. £50 per room for a standard double or £80 for a four poster. Price includes reserved parking, free tea and cake, free wifi, breakfast.
May and June special offer
Stay in a beautiful four poster bedded room at the Cottage Lodge and enjoy, free reserved parking, free cake, free wifi, and a 10% discount for your week nights…. Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday nights (excludes bank holidays and weekends). May and June are magical months to come to the New Forest. The new foals start to arrive and the beautiful spring flowers are at their best. There is plenty to do: walking in the stunning 94,000 acre New Forest, exploring the seashore and beaches, discovering Beaulieu and its amazing museums, and shopping in nearby Winchester, or Bournemouth. Ring 01590 622296 or click here for more details
Escape to the New Forest National Park
The New Forest is beautiful in the spring. Flowers are blooming. Trees are waking. Ponies are fat and pregnant. It is a great time to come to the New Forest NationalPark. Cottage Lodge Hotel is a wonderful place to base yourself to explore the new forest and see the forest in the spring. This April you can really bag a bargain. A family of four, for example, can stay in a four poster bedded room such as the Gillies Holt for just £89 including breakfast. Click here for details We hope to have the pleasure of your company Christina
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