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Do you have green fingers or do you find yourself wooing over the Chelsea Flower Show? Whether you are a keen gardener or not you couldn’t come to a better part of the country than The New Forest to experience all nature has to offer. Our favourite spot is situated between Brockenhurst and the A35 road. Rhinefield Ornamental Drive, a narrow road lined with a mixture of large rhododendrons, azaleas and some very very tall trees. Even though it is best seen in late May / early June with the rhododendrons and azaleas in flower, the road is very popular throughout the year and attracts a large number of visitors. This area is the inspiration of our Rhinefield room, with a four-poster bed, which was specially made from a single Ash tree. The forest puts on an amazing display all year … Continue reading →

There are activities and ideas for everybody in April Families & outdoor activities Battlefield LIVE Moors Valley, Outdoor laser tag, Beaulieu. Children 8+, £25pp. (+) Cyclexperience Bike Hire, Brockenhurst (+) Family Adventure Day: bikes and boat in Beaulieu. £25pp. (+) Family Canoeing in Beaulieu. £27 adults, £15 children. (+) Christopher Robin, Film (+) Outdoor activities The New Forest Spring Sportive, Cycling ride, from 30 miles, £31 (+) Archery in Beaulieu. £24 adults, £13 children. (+) Bushcraft, Beaulieu. £60 adults, £25 children (+) Woodland Adventure Day: Bushcraft, Archery, Woodland Low Ropes Challenges , High Ropes Adventure. Children 8+. £60 adults, £25 children. (+) Canoe and Kayaking Tours, Beaulieu. Children 10+. From £45 (+) Fuzzacker Guided Walks (+) The Horse Raft, Burley. £15 (+) Drinks Paddle to the pub, £27 per adult, Beaulieu (+) ‘A Taste of the Southern Rhone’, presented by … Continue reading →

The Guardian have published an article titled “20 of the best UK hotels, B&Bs and campsites for walkers” and we are very proud to see that Cottage Lodge is in the top 3! An extract from the article says: “Christina Simons, owner of this cosy hotel near Brockenhurst in the New Forest, has created several self-guided walking routes direct from the front door, most including a good pub pit-stop. The lodge has 16 rooms, two of which are dog-friendly, and much of the furniture is made by a local sculptor from fallen New Forest trees. Walks To Lyndhurst via Standing Hat woods (7 miles), looking out for deer; walk or get the bus back. Catch a train from Brockenhurst to coastal Lymington for a 3-mile walk through Keyhaven marshes, a good place to see migrating birds. ” The New Forest is … Continue reading →