Forest Lodge

Lyndhurst sits at the heart of the New Forest, where ancient woodland meets open heath and wild ponies graze freely across thousands of acres. Forest Lodge occupies a quiet corner of this landscape, set back from the main road with its own parking and a private pathway. The lodge stands alone on the owner's grounds—hidden from view of the house itself—and opens directly onto forest trails perfect for walking and cycling.

Inside, everything is on one level: a living room with a sofa bed, dining room, and kitchen equipped for proper cooking, plus a bedroom with a double bed (4ft 6in) and shower room. An outbuilding contains a freezer. The enclosed garden includes a terrace, sitting area, and grassed section with furniture and a barbecue. You get the essentials—heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi—plus a welcome pack and extras for your dog if you bring one. One car can park on site; unloading happens at a bridge 25 yards away.

This works well for people exploring the New Forest on foot or bike, or for riders: stabling and grazing can be arranged beforehand for up to two horses. Lyndhurst has shops, pubs and tea rooms within five minutes. The market towns of Ringwood and Fordingbridge are four miles away. No smoking inside. Note that there is a slope up to the lodge and an unfenced stream and pond in the grounds, 50 yards off.