New Forest is an ancient national park known for its unique wildlife and rich history, and opting to stay at one of these New Forest cottages will put you right at the heart of one of England’s most stunning regions. Despite being the second smallest national park across both England and Wales, New Forest holidays are a great way to make lasting memories no matter who you’re going with.
Why New Forest Cottages?
Perfect for nature lovers, these New Forest holiday cottages will place you right amongst this region’s stunning natural beauty. Across the area, you’ll find a host of landmarks and points of interest that can be reached from these holiday cottages in the New Forest via a network of paths and walking trails, one of the most famous being the Rufus Stone where King William II spent his last moments.
Not only will you find the iconic woodlands stretching across the landscape, but this stunning national park is also situated on the Hampshire coast, meaning that you can enjoy the best of both the countryside and the seaside whilst staying at one of these lodges in the New Forest, with one of the best areas being the North Solent National Nature Reserve.
Places to Visit from New Forest Holiday Cottages
Whilst staying at one of these New Forest cottages, you can head out and explore a host of great places in the surrounding area.
The timelessly charming villages like Lyndhurst and Beaulieu make for wonderfully idyllic places to wander around and take in the atmosphere, with the former being home to the New Forest Heritage Centre and the latter being most famously known for its Palace House, a private 13th-century manor that now operates as a museum.
The port town of Lymington can also be found on the North Solent coast, which is one of the largest and oldest settlements in the region that makes for a great place to go for a day out before retreating to one of these New Forest holiday cottages to rest and relax. On the other hand, if you fancy venturing a bit further out, you’ll also find other Areas of Natural Beauty (AONBs) around these lodges in the New Forest such as Cranborne Chase and the South Downs National Park.
Other brilliant places surrounding these New Forest cottages include:
Bournemouth
Christchurch
Fordingbridge
Salisbury
Southampton
Types of New Forest Holidays
If you haven’t quite found the perfect place to stay from this collection of New Forest cottages, then perhaps these dog-friendly cottages in the New Forest or these Hampshire cottages might be more to your liking.
Alternatively, if you fancy getting closer to nature whilst enjoying all the comfort and amenities of home, then why not try glamping in the New Forest? There are even plenty of Hampshire short breaks for you to choose from.