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Short breaks in the New Forest With New Forest Holiday Lets
As the summer season gets underway and our booking calendar fills up, we look to September and October when the busy season is over and the days start getting a little shorter. An Indian summer, in recent years, has been the holidaymaker’s paradise in the New Forest, with warm beach days a plenty and balmy BBQ evenings all round. Once the school holidays are over and the tourist hotspots quieten down, our holiday properties in and around the New Forest area are open to short breaks for a midweek or weekend booking. Aside from the more obvious activities of walking and cycling across the Forest, many attractions are open year-round for people to explore during their cottage short break in the New Forest. Key hotspots include the Motor Museum in the beautiful village of Beaulieu, Hurst Castle, and its long … Continue reading
Self catering holidays – all the perks of living like a local
All the perks of living like a local Self catering holidays give you the benefits of home from home living with none of the hassle Whether you choose a small cottage or a large sprawling house, self catering holidays offer great flexibility. Camping in the New Forest can be absolutely fabulous and bring you close to the nature and wildlife especially if the weather is kind – but it’s so much easier NOT to have to take all that paraphernalia! Far nicer to pack just your clothes and wellies or walking boots, and arrive in a comfortable house with all mod cons provided! Hotels in the New Forest are splendid in some lovely “on forest” locations. If you’re holidaying with the family though, having your own large space in which to spread out and chill gives you so much more … Continue reading
Our beautiful New Forest has been nominated as holiday…
…has been nominated as holiday destination of the year by BBC Countryfile Hot off the press, we are delighted to see that our beautiful New Forest has been nominated by Anita Rani, BBC Countryfile presenter, as Holiday Destination of the Year! http://www.countryfile.com/article/holiday-destination-year On days like four out of five crisp, clear and sunny this week we are blessed indeed and it’s a privilege to live and work here. Do take a look at our selection of holiday cottages for couples, families and groups. You can now take a “Virtual Tour” of all our self catering properties and for most there’s also a floor plan. Or just pick up the phone and give us a call to discuss your self catering holiday requirements!
Lane Cottage
On entering Lane Cottage our visitors will enjoy the sense of a stylish, light and contemporary holiday let. The property's location on the edge of Sway village is ideal for walking into the village centre with its train station, independent shops, pubs and eateries or straight out on the open forest and heathland which is just a stone's throw from the front door.
Flanders Cottage
Flanders Cottage is the quintessential 'chocolate box' thatched cottage with swimming pool. The perfect holiday oasis for families and their pets from which to enjoy walking and cycling taking in the natural beauty of the New Forest and unspoilt coastline with vistas over the Solent to the Isle of Wight. A wonderful 4 bedroom gem of a property to return to at the end of an active day to relax and have a dip in the pool.
Cycling in The New Forest
Cycling is fun for people of all ages and fitness. Being in the countryside and enjoying views with friends and family is a great way to stay fit and appreciate nature’s beauty. The New Forest provides great cycling opportunities on quiet roads and off-road trails, and everyone can find the right route for them, whether a gentle ride or fitness training. Below is a couple in the heart of the forest. Road ride from Boltons Bench, Lyndhurst, to Beaulieu and back (16½ miles) Boltons Bench car park is a good size but is popular, so don’t get there late on a sunny day! From the car park, take the road towards Beaulieu (B3056). There’s a slight climb after 1 mile, but your reward is the view to the left towards Matley Heath. Continue on the B3056, over the railway line … Continue reading
New Forest Round Up
The wildlife, ponies, cattle, donkeys and pigs are a huge part of life here in the New Forest, and these beautiful creatures attract visitors from all over the world to see them out in the open Forest and the towns and villages. The ponies are semi-wild but are actually owned by the commoners (people who have “rights of common of pasture” over the Forest lands) who pay an annual grazing fee known as the ‘marking fee’. As all the animals depastured on the Forest are owned by commoners, it is their responsibility to ensure that their ponies are in good health. However, five ‘agisters’ are employed by the Verderers to watch over the forest stock and ensure that their owners meet the requirements of the Verderers regarding stock welfare. They attend road accidents and other incidents involving Commoners’ animals. Each … Continue reading