Holiday rentals and lettings in the New Forest

Situated in the far south of England just 90 minutes from London and flanked by the airport cities of Bournemouth and Southampton, the New Forest is in the heart of one of the most popular holiday regions in the country, replete with quaint villages, scenic hilly views, countless visitor attractions and attractive sandy beaches to the south. The New Forest itself is of a manageable size at 550 km2 and with a few days you can explore the park’s top attractions.

Many people choose to base themselves in the village of Lyndhurst, which means ‘wooded hill growing with lime trees’. Just 9 miles from Southampton airport, and located in the epicentre of the New Forest, it is the ideal spot for exploring the park and a must-see destination in itself, with a variety of quaint tea rooms, art galleries, cafes, hotels, pubs and restaurants.

The New Forest is a paradise for families. Feed and cuddle the adorable animals and take a ride on a tractor at Longdown Activity Farm, delight at the native reptiles at the New Forest Reptile Centre, and learn all about the animals native to the park, including otters, deer, wildcats, at the New Forest Wildlife Park. Then head on to Paultons Park, which is home to Peppa Pig World. On a nice sunny day, the park offers a plethora of outdoor activities for you and your family, with family-friendly walking and biking trails, equestrian centres and the nearby sandy beaches of Bournemouth.

In the New Forest, two legs are definitely better than four if you want to enjoy the genuine park experience. The park boasts nearly 200 kilometres of trails where you can enjoy easy-to-follow walking routes, short strolls or long-distance hikes. The popular 13 kilometre Lyndhurst Parish Walk extends through the parish of Lyndhurst and passes by several traditional pubs, ideal for taking a rest and quenching your thirst!

Brockenhurst boasts Tudor style houses and a secret ford. A few years back it was declared ‘Britain’s Most Beautiful Place to Live’, and ponies, donkeys and cows wander freely around the village.

Each year, during the month of July, the Hampshire Food Fair offers you the perfect opportunity to try out the local delicacies, fruity ales and young wines.

Try your hand at this ancient sport at the Insight Activities archery range located in gorgeous private woodland.

Burley Villa School of Riding offers both English and Western-style riding paths around the New Forest and a barbecue at the end of the day!

A unique farm dedicated to fragrant lavender. Enjoy hard-to-beat views over the lavender fields, browse a curated selection of quality garden plants and enjoy a plate of lavender shortbread in the farm’s very own tearoom.