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Charming New Forest Escape Near Forest Walks & Coast

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Master Bedroom
Room
New Forest and the free walking Ponies
Single Bedroom x 2 Beds
Double Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Easy parking, easy stay
    Guests love the location for its easy and accessible parking.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Fordingbridge Library
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Fordingbridge, ENG
  • Place, Fordingbridge Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fordingbridge Library
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, New Forest National Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Charming New Forest Escape Near Forest Walks & Coast

Escape to the heart of the New Forest and enjoy a relaxing stay in our charming quirky lodge in the historic riverside town of Fordingbridge. Originally built over 300 years ago, the lodge blends character and comfort, making it the perfect base for couples, families, walkers, cyclists, and countryside lovers.
Wake up surrounded by forest walks, wild ponies, cosy pubs, and beautiful river scenery. Spend your days exploring the New Forest, visiting nearby Bournemouth beaches just 20 minutes away, or enjoying family adventures at the famous Paultons Park (Peppa Pig World), Moors Valley, and the popular Go Ape zip wire course.
Fordingbridge itself offers lovely riverside walks, independent cafés, foodie pubs, restaurants, and a local park with an open-air paddling pool during summer months. Whether you’re planning a peaceful countryside escape or a fun family getaway, Golden Key Lodge is perfectly located for both relaxation and adventure.
Free parking and easy self check-in included.

The space
Our welcoming self-contained lodge is set across two floors and designed to help guests feel comfortable, relaxed, and at home throughout their stay.
On the ground floor, you’ll find:
• A fully equipped kitchen with Smart TV
• A modern family bathroom
• A cosy twin bedroom with two single beds
• A comfortable double bedroom
Upstairs features:
• A spacious master king-size bedroom with Smart TV
• Ensuite shower room
• Large relaxing lounge area with Smart TV
• Dedicated children’s corner with books, games, desk, and chair
The lodge combines quirky historic character with modern comforts, creating a warm and welcoming space for both short breaks and longer stays.
To help us maintain the cleanliness and comfort of the lodge for all guests, we kindly ask visitors to remove outdoor shoes inside the property.
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Guest access
Guests have full private access to the entire self-contained lodge with its own private entrance.
Please note the property includes a small curved staircase typical of a historic cottage. While many taller guests and guests with reduced mobility have stayed comfortably, the staircase does have slightly lower head height than a modern property, so we like to make guests aware in advance.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Cot/ highchair available. Bring your cot bedding
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 10379042ha
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Fordingbridge

Located in Fordingbridge, this apartment is in a rural area. Fordingbridge Museum and Breamore House and Countryside Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Market Square and Castle Point Shopping Centre. Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World and Downton Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with water skiing and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Fordingbridge, ENG

What's nearby

  • Fordingbridge Museum - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Fordingbridge Library - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Fordingbridge Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • New Forest National Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Bournemouth Beach - 41 min drive - 33.6 km

Getting around

  • Pokesdown for Boscombe Station - 20 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Altrullo - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Forde Inn - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Augustus John - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Hyde-Out Café (was The Stables Tearoom) - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming New Forest Escape Near Forest Walks & Coast pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming New Forest Escape Near Forest Walks & Coast?

As of Jun 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming New Forest Escape Near Forest Walks & Coast on Jul 27, 2026 start from $327, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming New Forest Escape Near Forest Walks & Coast?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming New Forest Escape Near Forest Walks & Coast?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming New Forest Escape Near Forest Walks & Coast located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Fordingbridge Museum and New Forest National Park. Fordingbridge Library and Fordingbridge Town Hall are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host, great communication. All explained clearly so even I could understand.Location was great, easy parking made possible and free! Local area great.The property itself was perfect for a family of 4, all lod cons and more. Kids already asking to come back and visit in Spring/Summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 20, 2026
Hi Jamie, thank you for choosing us for your stay. Despite the constant rain its great to know you had a good time. Come back in the summer to get a nicer idea of the New Forest!
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10/10 Excellent

Hayley P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing weekend away with friends

Great location, lovely accommodation. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 23, 2023
Hello Hayley Thank you so very much for your review and taking the time to do this. Glad you could visit us and hopefully will see you again soon. Best Wishes Janis
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clive H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Property was very clean and well equipped with good local info, we experienced some minor hiccups due to not being able to get on line for entry into the property, and the stairs gave us a work out because of our age. Overall great stay and thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 23, 2023
Hi Clive Thank you so much for your review I appreciate it and glad you had a good time. Best wishes Janis
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10/10 Excellent

Gillian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming and comfortable in a great location

Couldn't recommend the lodge more highly. The accommodation appears to have been recently renovated with no expense spared. It is warm, comfortable and in a perfect location. Will definitely be booking again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 23, 2023
Brilliant guests no trouble at all and kept the place clean. Will definitely accept them again. Thank you.
Verified

8/10 Good

Helen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Immaculate quirky apartment

Lovely apartment, quirky cottagey apartment. Everything you need for a comfortable stay. A short drive to the New Forest & some lovely local walks.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 23, 2023
Great Guest would love them to visit us again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely quirky place to stay

We had a lovely weekend staying here, the property was very clean and equipped. Janis the owner was quick at answering any questions. We did have a little trouble finding it but was quite fun, it’s above the Chiropractor.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 23, 2023
Hello Jo Thank you for time in writing a reviw for Golden Key Lodge. Glad you all enjoyed yourself and had a good time. Hope to see you again soon. Best Wishes Janis
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Smashing place

Comfy beds, very clean, well equipped on a busy road but didn’t bother us. Excellent they provide a parking permit for the car park just behind the house. Janis was lovely to deal with super helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 23, 2023
Hi Tracy This just popped up for me to review so I don’t know what happened and replying again. Hope you and your family are well. Best wishes Janis
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Golden Key Lodge

Great central location. Hosts provided excellent communication and property was very clean, well presented and a great combination of old, quirky and modern. Stairs to top floor make it unsuitable for anyone who would struggle with stairs. We would definitely stay again. Go to The George, terrific pub by the river and less than 100 yards away; recommend booking at weekends.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 23, 2023
Hi Nick Thank you for your kind words about your experience staying at golden key lodge. Glad you had a great time. Hope to host you again sometime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quirky and charming

This place was described as quirky in the listing and it was! But more charming than quirky. We loved it and our stay there. It’s very clean, the beds are comfortable, and the kitchen has all you need for a long stay. It’s also conveniently located in the village of Fordingbridge and close to many sites whether you travel north, south, east or west. The host could not be more friendly and helpful. I highly recommend it to anyone for a long or short stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 23, 2024
Hello Tim, thank you for such a thoughtful review of your stay. I’m delighted you had a good time and enjoyed The New Forest.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An interesting property in a quaint village - beware of staying here during a summer heat wave

We booked this property in Fordingbridge since it was a reasonably short drive from Southampton (prior to our cruise). The plan was to spend 3 days in SW England (Bath, Stonehenge, etc.) and take in the charm of a small village. The property is lovely, however it is without air conditioning (A/C) and proper ventilation and during a summer heat wave, quite miserable. The owner did her best to provide fans, however despite her best attempts - it was still very hot in the house and impossible to sleep at night. As an American, I guess we are used to A/C and the heat wave made the stay quite unpleasant. The village is quite charming and the parking situation was easy to figure out. The front door to the property is on a very busy street there were some "close calls" with trucks and lorries on certain days.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 26, 2023
Hi Daniel Thank you for staying with us. As you said the South West of England was in the middle of a heatwave and caused lots of people sleepless nights because it was just and still is so hot at night. Our homes are not set up for air-conditioning as we simply do not have heat like this usually. It was miserable for all of us but the weather we can't control. I hope the rest of your holiday on your cruise was enjoyable. Regards Janis Regards Janis
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely short stay in Fordingbridge

We spent a lovely long weekend in the New Forest, staying at Golden Key Lodge, which is a quirky building with a very rustic and "cottage like" feel. It is well decorated and clean with double glazing to keep the noise from the street out. All facilities were above standard with lovely powerful showers, easily adjustable heating and everything we could have wanted to hand. I would come again, and I would recommend to friends. Rachel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 23, 2023
Hello Rachel Thank you so much for your lovely review of Golden Key Lodge. We appreciate it and glad to hear you had a lovely weekend. Hope to see you again soon in the future. Janis
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay in a beautiful place

Really easy to rent and communication was very good. Finding the property was a little trickier but we came in the dark so that’s why it was slightly more difficult. A superb stay and would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 23, 2023
Hello Laura Thank you so much for your great review of Golden Key Lodge. Its good to know you had a great time here. Janis
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it 👍

Really enjoyed our stay at the golden key lodge, very beautiful unique building with plenty of space for a big family of 6, fordingbridge is a wonderful little town, the kids loved playing in the river and park when it was sunny, also just 30 minute drive from Bournemouth beach and Poole plus in the edge of the new forest so plenty to do. Parking is literally a 2 minute walk from the lodge and shops for food across the road. The photos on line don't really do the lodge justice it's modern living in a old house that has been put together perfectly with great care. 100% recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 23, 2023
Hi Chris Thank you so much for your kind words. We really do appreciate it and hope you will return as you are always welcome. You are a great guest👍 Regards Martin and Janis
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful quirky property with sloping floors and beams everywhere!

I wish at some point there had been communication as to the fact it had no garden and was incredibly close to the road to Salisbury. Traffic noise was constant from early hours and there was a loose drain cover in the road that was annoyingly loud. (Could the council do something about it?) However, all the family enjoyed Fordingbridge, the shops were so convenient as was The George which is a lovely pub. Good location to explore both the New Forest and the coast. We really enjoyed our stay, it was comfortable, well stocked and the decor was well thought through. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 23, 2023
Hello Sally Thank you for your review. The Council have at last replaced the drain cover. In fact they have redone the whole road. Closing the road has been tricky, but overall much better for us residents here!. Thank you. Janis
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very enjoyable stay

Liked location and good base to visit New Forest
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 23, 2023
Hello Alice Thank you very much for your 5* review. We hope to see you again soon. Janis
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10/10 Excellent

Clare M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fab weekend

Loved the accommodation - decor was lovely - had a fab weekend 😄
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 23, 2023
Great Guest wouldhave not problem inviting this guest again. Thank You.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

We booked this accommodation as we were visiting peppa pig world. We had a lovely time. The accommodation is so central and very close to peppa pig world about a 20min drive. The accommodation is opposite a Tesco’s too. It is such a lovely house and very very clean. It had everything we needed and it was lovely and warm. We would definitely recommend! Contact with the owner was very good she got back to us very quickly And sent us pictures on how to find the house and where to park.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 23, 2023
Wonderful family and would love them to visit us again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend away

We enjoyed our weekend away the property was very good and the fact that it was over 300 years old and the layout was very interesting added to the fun. it was very clean and well equipped and the grandchildren thought the sloping floors in the kitchen were great for rolling down
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 23, 2023
Hi George, thank you for your comments and we are glad you enjoyed your time here despite the rubbish weather!!. Kind Regards Janis

About the host

Hosted by janis laking

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I love hosting. When I go away I like to stay in a clean place with nice linen on a bed and little luxuries to make my stay comfortable as well as memorable. To go away is a treat to relax, unwind and refresh and it helps enormously if the place you stay in makes you feel relaxed. I strive to make that happen for my guests. How you feel in our place is important to us. We have pride in what we do and take care to make your holiday special.

Why they chose this property

The New Forest is beautiful, whatever the season. Our place Golden Key Lodge in Fordingbridge is on the edge of the New Forest making it the perfect place to explore the whole area. Its the PERFECT LOCATION. With miles of picturesque trails to explore, breath taking scenery, and a wide range of outdoor activities to choose from, the New Forest is the perfect destination for nature lovers. Whether you're looking to hike, cycle, horseback ride or simply relax and rejuvenate in the great outdoors, the New Forest has something for everyone of all ages. Popular with families and children as well as couples. Discover the unique history and culture of the area and experience the peaceful and tranquil atmosphere that the New Forest is famous for. We are lucky to have this on our doorstep and Golden Key Lodge is a lovely place to which to experience all of this. Step into the New Forest with its walking trails, quaint villages and picturesque landscapes all within easy reach of Golden Key Lodge. Numerous country pubs, foodie locations and restaurants. Our local pub is by the river and has good reviews. For kids we have an amazing park with an outdoor paddling pool (from July) and kids love to wade in the river that is there too (we provide fishing nets). The other way is the Beach in Bournemouth, miles and miles of golden sand as far as you can see and only a 20 minute drive away. For kids who are fans of Peppa Pig its only a short drive away. To sum up The New Forest and Golden Key Lodge provides an idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of city life proving the perfect combination of luxury, freedom, relaxation and adventure.

What makes this property unique

Our LOCATION on the edge of the New Forest. 3-5 minute drive and you are looking at the ponies leisurely walking around. Our level of hygiene and cleanliness of the property so you can be reassured. Our property inside has ample room for 6 people, you won't feel on top of each other and will be surprised at how much room there is when you get inside. Its 300 years old, quirky and not straight! You will see when you book your next adventure with us.

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