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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

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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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New Forest Food & Drink Festival

Write these dates in your diary! 31st October to 6th November 2016 –  Its The New Forest Food & Drink Festival! Come and stay in the New Forest this autumn. For one week only food is the topic in the area. From sizzling steaks to wine and cheeses, venison, homegrown vegetables, even new-gin and forest finds. Take a look at some of the food on offer, local produce and the people behind the scenes. Meet the local chefs who produce our wonderful food within the area, The Business owners who have established themselves as great eateries and also introduce yourself to the food from the forest. There are plenty of events to go to in the week; Markets and Chef demos on the 6th November (Brockenhurst college), The Mad Hatters afternoon tea party with Alice, at Beaulieu Hotel on Saturday … Continue reading

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Walking Festival in The Forest

Love walking? Love visiting The New Forest? Need a relaxing getaway? Its the time of year for the New Forest Walking Festival. Delve into the stunning scenic views of the forest and be led through areas of the New Forest that are almost like ‘behind the scenes’ of the National Park. All walks are expert-led by the New Forest National Park Authority. Walk the festival with family and friends, see the unseen in the historical hikes of the forest and experience the wildlife and more. Most of the walks are accessible by public transport, and many of the walks are free or discounted if you arrive by bus, train, bike or by foot. The walking festival runs from 15th to 30th October. To book your place Click here  Don’t forget that you will be needing somewhere to rest your head … Continue reading

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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

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