Louise’s guidebook
Brewery
With 10 draft beers this taproom and brewery is not to be missed. With a big selection enough to please any brewhead and with a funky informal tap-house to enjoy them in its definitely a hit with us. Vibrant also do brewery tours check the website for more details
Vibrant Forest Brewery
With 10 draft beers this taproom and brewery is not to be missed. With a big selection enough to please any brewhead and with a funky informal tap-house to enjoy them in its definitely a hit with us. Vibrant also do brewery tours check the website for more details
Its high street location might be simple but you will be amazed what greets you through the doors. With a changing selection of beers ciders and ales 6 barrels won't disappoint also with the option to take away your favorite to enjoy over your holiday.
6 Barrels
31 Salisbury RdIts high street location might be simple but you will be amazed what greets you through the doors. With a changing selection of beers ciders and ales 6 barrels won't disappoint also with the option to take away your favorite to enjoy over your holiday.
The red shoot at Linwood is a great pub but what makes it a great pub is the microbrewery. With a glass window inside the pub you can see the brewing process an taste the beers at the same time .
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Red Shoot
Toms LaneThe red shoot at Linwood is a great pub but what makes it a great pub is the microbrewery. With a glass window inside the pub you can see the brewing process an taste the beers at the same time .
Ringwood brewery is probably the biggest brewery in the New Forest with guided tours and tasting available. Ringwood brews its own 5 ales as well as brewing for other companies so there is a lot to choose from.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ringwood Brewery
138 Christchurch RdRingwood brewery is probably the biggest brewery in the New Forest with guided tours and tasting available. Ringwood brews its own 5 ales as well as brewing for other companies so there is a lot to choose from.
Local Pubs
A family favorite this pub has a great traditional pub menu with homemade dishes. The Brian Fried Chicken is their specialty. The portions are large but you can always bring the rest back!
The Coach and Horses
11 Southampton RdA family favorite this pub has a great traditional pub menu with homemade dishes. The Brian Fried Chicken is their specialty. The portions are large but you can always bring the rest back!
The compass is the closest pub to us its a traditional country pub with a small beer garden. This pub is well known for its gluten free menu but is a child free pub . We have had mixed reviews from our guests.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Compass Inn
Winsor RoadThe compass is the closest pub to us its a traditional country pub with a small beer garden. This pub is well known for its gluten free menu but is a child free pub . We have had mixed reviews from our guests.
The white heart is a popular pub in the area with an extensive outdoor space for alfresco dining and open wood fires for those chilly winter evenings. popular with families it has a outdoor play area and a great Sunday roast. We always recommend booking in advance
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The White Hart
Old Romsey RoadThe white heart is a popular pub in the area with an extensive outdoor space for alfresco dining and open wood fires for those chilly winter evenings. popular with families it has a outdoor play area and a great Sunday roast. We always recommend booking in advance
The Empress Of Blandings is a hall and woodhouse pub a 20 minute walk from the farm a large pub with beer garden and a selection of badger beers brewed in Dorset. There menu changes seasonally with pub favorites and specials they also offer a children's menu
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Empress Of Blandings
8 Romsey RdThe Empress Of Blandings is a hall and woodhouse pub a 20 minute walk from the farm a large pub with beer garden and a selection of badger beers brewed in Dorset. There menu changes seasonally with pub favorites and specials they also offer a children's menu
The newly renovated sir john barleycorn is a gastro pub serving a seasonal menu. With outdoor and indoor seating this thatched pub is a popular choice for an evening meal or lunch.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sir John Barleycorn
The newly renovated sir john barleycorn is a gastro pub serving a seasonal menu. With outdoor and indoor seating this thatched pub is a popular choice for an evening meal or lunch.
One of our favorites in the Forest the high corner inn is down a forest track. At the end of the track you will find this brilliant pub with play area and forest horses standing in the shade of the pub. The seasonal menu has a large selection of different meals and also a selection of different ales.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
High Corner Inn
One of our favorites in the Forest the high corner inn is down a forest track. At the end of the track you will find this brilliant pub with play area and forest horses standing in the shade of the pub. The seasonal menu has a large selection of different meals and also a selection of different ales.
The Oak at bank is part of the fullers kitchen pubs. With the head chef 1desiging the menu with locally sourced ingredients and a changing seasonal menu this is always very popular with the locals
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Oak Inn
Pinkney LaneThe Oak at bank is part of the fullers kitchen pubs. With the head chef 1desiging the menu with locally sourced ingredients and a changing seasonal menu this is always very popular with the locals
This pub is a popular stop after a long walk in the forest even the donkeys stop off in the car park. This pub is close to our favorite walk abbots well where you have views of the heathland you can even walk to another pub from here The Red shoot.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Foresters Arms
10 Brookley RdThis pub is a popular stop after a long walk in the forest even the donkeys stop off in the car park. This pub is close to our favorite walk abbots well where you have views of the heathland you can even walk to another pub from here The Red shoot.
Attractions
Paultons park is about a 5 minute drive from the farm. It has rides for all ages including a splash park in the summer. There is pepper pig world, tornado springs, lost kingdom, critter creek and little Africa. Pautons park is a full day out for the family
360 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Paultons Park Hogar de Peppa Pig World
Paultons park is about a 5 minute drive from the farm. It has rides for all ages including a splash park in the summer. There is pepper pig world, tornado springs, lost kingdom, critter creek and little Africa. Pautons park is a full day out for the family
Beaulieu motor museum is a great day out for all it has a great selection of cars from the first car to Formula One it also has extensive gardens a house and monorail. For 2021 they opened little Beaulieu an amazing play area for children of all ages
197 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Nacional del Motor, Beaulieu
Beaulieu motor museum is a great day out for all it has a great selection of cars from the first car to Formula One it also has extensive gardens a house and monorail. For 2021 they opened little Beaulieu an amazing play area for children of all ages
A petting farm about a 15 minute drive you have the opportunity to hand feed goats hold chicks and ducklings take a tractor ride and see all the other farm animals. There is also a Farm shop on site with local produce and a cafe.
77 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Longdown Activity Farm
Deerleap LaneA petting farm about a 15 minute drive you have the opportunity to hand feed goats hold chicks and ducklings take a tractor ride and see all the other farm animals. There is also a Farm shop on site with local produce and a cafe.
New Forest Wildlife Park is just up the road from Longdown Activity Farm and has a wide selection of animals that are found wild in the U.K currently and in the past including a pack of Wolves Otter and Lynx . There is also a great play area. With feeding time throughout the day make sure you plan your trip before you arrive to catch your favorites being fed
98 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque de Vida Silvestre New Forest
Deerleap LaneNew Forest Wildlife Park is just up the road from Longdown Activity Farm and has a wide selection of animals that are found wild in the U.K currently and in the past including a pack of Wolves Otter and Lynx . There is also a great play area. With feeding time throughout the day make sure you plan your trip before you arrive to catch your favorites being fed
Activities
New Forest Water Park near Ringwood has a selection of water activities including wakeboarding, aquapark and SUP.
151 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
New Forest Water Park
Ringwood RoadNew Forest Water Park near Ringwood has a selection of water activities including wakeboarding, aquapark and SUP.
n Beaulieu this activity park has so much to offer- Kayaking, Archery, Ropes Course Battle zone and more set on the Beaulieu river there is plenty to keep you on your toes .
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
New Forest Activities
n Beaulieu this activity park has so much to offer- Kayaking, Archery, Ropes Course Battle zone and more set on the Beaulieu river there is plenty to keep you on your toes .
Why not have a go a SUP (stand up paddle boarding) while in the New forest at Keyhaven. They offer sunset paddle boarding and even moonlit paddle boarding what a great experience for your holiday with us.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The New Forest Paddle Sport Company
Why not have a go a SUP (stand up paddle boarding) while in the New forest at Keyhaven. They offer sunset paddle boarding and even moonlit paddle boarding what a great experience for your holiday with us.
Jaunt E Bikes are funky electric bikes available for hire. they offer free delivery to the cottages when hired for a full day. Or you can pick them up from milford on sea and take a ride along the seafront.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jaunt-ebikes - electric bike hire
Keyhaven RoadJaunt E Bikes are funky electric bikes available for hire. they offer free delivery to the cottages when hired for a full day. Or you can pick them up from milford on sea and take a ride along the seafront.
Petlake alpacas is not far from the cottages. They do alpaca walks and feeding sessions from their farm. Their alpacas are friendly and sometimes they have some adorable baby alpacas to see. why not visit their on site farm shop and pick up an alpaca themed gift?
Petlake farm
Petlake alpacas is not far from the cottages. They do alpaca walks and feeding sessions from their farm. Their alpacas are friendly and sometimes they have some adorable baby alpacas to see. why not visit their on site farm shop and pick up an alpaca themed gift?
The woods cyclery in Lyndhurst do bike hire and guided bike rides. they also have a cook cycle cafe. Make sure you pre book your bikes before your stay.
www.thewoodscyclery.co.uk
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Woods Cyclery - WE ARE OPEN
56 High StThe woods cyclery in Lyndhurst do bike hire and guided bike rides. they also have a cook cycle cafe. Make sure you pre book your bikes before your stay.
www.thewoodscyclery.co.uk
Bramshaw Gold Club is a 10 minute drive from the farm with two courses the Manor Curse and The Forest course. What can be more unique than playing 18 holes amongst the Forest ponies.
Bramshaw Golf Club
Bramshaw Gold Club is a 10 minute drive from the farm with two courses the Manor Curse and The Forest course. What can be more unique than playing 18 holes amongst the Forest ponies.
Beaches
Lepe country park is our nearest local beach. This shingle and sand beach overlooks the isle of wight. It has a cafe open all year round and a play area for children. there is plenty of parking which you have to pay for. you can always take a walk around the nature reserve.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Nacional de Lepe
Lepe country park is our nearest local beach. This shingle and sand beach overlooks the isle of wight. It has a cafe open all year round and a play area for children. there is plenty of parking which you have to pay for. you can always take a walk around the nature reserve.
Calshot beach is a shingle and stone beach. The beach is lined with beach huts some availabe to hire for the day. There is a a small kiosk on the beach for drinks and snacks. There is ample car parking payable at the machines. This beach over looks the Isle Of Wight and you can see cruise ships and boats out on the water. There is an activity center on the Beach offering rock climbing, watersports and also has a skiing ramp.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Calshot Beach
Calshot CloseCalshot beach is a shingle and stone beach. The beach is lined with beach huts some availabe to hire for the day. There is a a small kiosk on the beach for drinks and snacks. There is ample car parking payable at the machines. This beach over looks the Isle Of Wight and you can see cruise ships and boats out on the water. There is an activity center on the Beach offering rock climbing, watersports and also has a skiing ramp.
Hengistbury head is our favourite beach. about a 40 minute drive from the cottage the beach is sandy and sheltered. To aces the beach park at Mudeford car park and get the passenger ferry to the spit £2pp each way cash only. Once on the spit yuo can admire the beach huts that run down the centre. There is a cafe and food stalls on the spit as well as public loos. You can get the land train to the Southbourne end where there is another cafe and Nature reserve you can walk from here to Bournmouth if you want. Be aware that in the summer months this is a very popular beach and can be very busy, get there early before 10am
264 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hengistbury Head
Hengistbury head is our favourite beach. about a 40 minute drive from the cottage the beach is sandy and sheltered. To aces the beach park at Mudeford car park and get the passenger ferry to the spit £2pp each way cash only. Once on the spit yuo can admire the beach huts that run down the centre. There is a cafe and food stalls on the spit as well as public loos. You can get the land train to the Southbourne end where there is another cafe and Nature reserve you can walk from here to Bournmouth if you want. Be aware that in the summer months this is a very popular beach and can be very busy, get there early before 10am
Cafes
Whether your after brunch or lunch spot in the woods is a lovely local kitchen cafe. Their homemade cakes are delicious and in good weather their deck is the perfect spot to enjoy a coffee and some brunch.
Hotel Terravina
174 Woodlands RoadWhether your after brunch or lunch spot in the woods is a lovely local kitchen cafe. Their homemade cakes are delicious and in good weather their deck is the perfect spot to enjoy a coffee and some brunch.
One of our favorite cafes in the New Forest. Steff's kitchen uses a lot if its ingredients from its own kitchen garden. They breakfasts are delicious as are their cakes. Set inside Fairweathers garden center a beautiful garden centre filled with gifts, homeware and plants its famous for its agapanthus.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Steff's Kitchen
55 High StOne of our favorite cafes in the New Forest. Steff's kitchen uses a lot if its ingredients from its own kitchen garden. They breakfasts are delicious as are their cakes. Set inside Fairweathers garden center a beautiful garden centre filled with gifts, homeware and plants its famous for its agapanthus.
The old statin tea rooms is as its name suggests its the site of the old train station that used to run through the forest. serving breakfast, lunch and cakes is a perfect stop after a long walk in the forest. With on site parking and inside and outdoor seating its somewhere we like to visit for a cup of tea and slice of cake.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Old Station Tea Rooms, Holmsley
Station RoadThe old statin tea rooms is as its name suggests its the site of the old train station that used to run through the forest. serving breakfast, lunch and cakes is a perfect stop after a long walk in the forest. With on site parking and inside and outdoor seating its somewhere we like to visit for a cup of tea and slice of cake.
Rosie lea has a new location and is very popular. With a menu of main meals light lunches and homemade cakes its a great stop they even have a children's play area. The inside seating is large and the outside seating is well laid out with some undercover for those inclement days
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rosie Lea House
Southampton RoadRosie lea has a new location and is very popular. With a menu of main meals light lunches and homemade cakes its a great stop they even have a children's play area. The inside seating is large and the outside seating is well laid out with some undercover for those inclement days
Lyndhurst tea house is a popular choice in Lyndhurst. They serve breakfast lunch and a range of cream teas. Located in the center of the village this tearoom has plenty of indoor seating
The Lyndhurst Tea House
26 High StLyndhurst tea house is a popular choice in Lyndhurst. They serve breakfast lunch and a range of cream teas. Located in the center of the village this tearoom has plenty of indoor seating
Farm Shop
this butchers is close to the cottage. Most of the meat is reared on the farm or in the New Forest. They do BBQ boxes, marinated meats and joints. They also sell a range if other dairy and dried produce to accompany your meats
The Farmers Butcher
Blackhill Roadthis butchers is close to the cottage. Most of the meat is reared on the farm or in the New Forest. They do BBQ boxes, marinated meats and joints. They also sell a range if other dairy and dried produce to accompany your meats
Hockeys farm shop is a great place to stop near Ringwood. With a large selection of local produce to choose from as well as a cafe on site serving more local produce. They have a large selection of meats, vegetables and cheeses.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hockey's Farm Shop
Hockeys farm shop is a great place to stop near Ringwood. With a large selection of local produce to choose from as well as a cafe on site serving more local produce. They have a large selection of meats, vegetables and cheeses.
Sunnyfields farm shop is an organic farm shop, A lot of the produce is from the farm making sure its seasonal and organic. They have an on site butcher as well as a deli and organic dried food and home items
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sunnyfields Farm Shop
Jacob's Gutter LaneSunnyfields farm shop is an organic farm shop, A lot of the produce is from the farm making sure its seasonal and organic. They have an on site butcher as well as a deli and organic dried food and home items
This farm shop is famous for its pork pies its even been on T.V. Stop in and try one for yourselves you wont regret it!
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Crow Farm Shop
169 Crow LnThis farm shop is famous for its pork pies its even been on T.V. Stop in and try one for yourselves you wont regret it!
This farm.shop is not far from the farm. Selling meats and its famous pies. It also sells a selection of seasonal vegetables,chutneys and other homemade items.
Tatchbury Manor Farm
Tatchbury LaneThis farm.shop is not far from the farm. Selling meats and its famous pies. It also sells a selection of seasonal vegetables,chutneys and other homemade items.