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Stables Retreat - Direct Access to The Forest

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A fire pit with flames, surrounded by gravel and plants, under a wooden pergola with string lights.
A garden with a gravel path, wooden fence, and various plants.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a staircase.
A house with a sloped roof, a wooden fence, and a gravel driveway.
A neatly made bed with a purple blanket, two pillows, and two folded towels. There is a bedside table with a lamp, a rug, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near New Forest National Park

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Burley, ENG
  • Place, New Forest National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, New Forest Cider
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Bournemouth Beach
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1, located on the ground floor

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2 located on the ground floor

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 location upstairs

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1located downstairs

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

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Located in Ringwood, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at New Forest National Park and Bournemouth Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider New Forest Cider and Liberty's Owl Raptor and Reptile Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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Burley, ENG

What's nearby

  • New Forest National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • New Forest Cider - 10 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World - 35 min drive - 26.2 km
  • Bournemouth Beach - 38 min drive - 28.8 km
  • Poole Harbour - 48 min drive - 35.2 km

Getting around

  • Lymington Sway Station - 16 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Elm Tree - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Burley Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The White Buck - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Lamb Inn - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stables Retreat - Direct Access to The Forest pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Stables Retreat - Direct Access to The Forest?

As of 26 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stables Retreat - Direct Access to The Forest on 17 Nov 2026 start from £690, 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 at Stables Retreat - Direct Access to The Forest?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stables Retreat - Direct Access to The Forest?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Stables Retreat - Direct Access to The Forest?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stables Retreat - Direct Access to The Forest located?

This family-friendly Ringwood cottage is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Burley Park, New Forest Cider and Burley Golf Club. Liberty's Owl Raptor and Reptile Centre is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 63 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage very well equipped and very quiet. Great location with plenty of walking options.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2026
Thank you for review . I’m glad you enjoyed your stay and were comfortable in our stables . We would be delighted to welcome you again should you wish to stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely short break for all the family.

Lovely place to stay with lots of things to do in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location, did lots of walking and did not have to use the car.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house, and the owners were very friendly and helpful, responded quickly when we needed some assistance.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house in beautiful surroundings, we would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

It was marvellous to walk straight out into the New Forest from the door, and the owner was so generous and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul 2020
Thank you for your great review. We enjoy living here and we are very happy when our guests enjoy it too. Regards Anne
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay.

A lovely, spacious cottage with everything you need. Beautiful surroundings in a quiet location within easy reach of the local town of Burley and The Forest. The owner, Anne, was friendly and very helpful and we all had a great time here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun 2021
Thank you so much for your great review. I’m glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Hope to see you soon should you visit the New Forest in the future. Best regards Anne
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place in the New Forest

This was a lovely property that was accurately represented in the online photographs. The owner was lovely, and we really enjoyed walking in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2023
I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay. Everyone’s stay is important to us. I hope we’ll see you again sometime. Best regards Anne
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely location, perfect get away cottage

Anne is the perfect host and made us very welcome. We had a great family get together, walking the forest and visiting the coast. The cottage made a great base to do that.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun 2023
Thank you so much for your great review. It’s much appreciated. Anne
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet get away with freinds. The Sables was well equipped, clean and well presented. Had everything you could need. Very quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heart of New Forest

We had a lovely mini break here. Walking was fantastic from straight out the gate and property well equipped and lovely to return back to
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul 2020
Thank you for a great review. We’d love to see you again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Forest Location

Beautiful property right on the Forest - ponies a stones throw from your doorstep! A warm and friendly welcome from our host Anne who provided all the details we needed ahead of time and lovely welcome treats in the cottage. Would have loved to stay longer!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun 2021
Thank you for your great review. I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay and we’d love to see you again sometime. Best regards Anne
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottages in fabulous forest setting

Anne and Ral are wonderful hosts. We were welcomed with a decadent gift of homemade cakes and a bottle of Prosecco. The location is secluded and magical- great walks from the cottages. We saw a white buck at the front gate.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Surpassing Expectations

Flawless stay with wonderful host. Full-send recommend 10/10!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2022
Thank you so much for your great review. I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you all again. Thank you again . Anne
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were in the UK for a family wedding in the nearby village of Bransgore and were also looking forward to exploring the New Forest National Park (which did not disappoint!)The property served as a great base of operations with plenty of space to accommodate 4 adults (two couples) and one child under 2. We especially enjoyed the outdoor courtyard filled with a lovely array of flowering plants. The host, Anne, was easily accessible and very pleasant to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our stable stay

Beautiful conversion, this stable is clean, light, airy, well furnished, comfortable and contains everything one could need for a stay. There was wine and a cake to greet us and a welcoming note. Lovely hosts. We would definitely visit again and highly recommend this beautiful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul 2022
Thank you so much for your great review. I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay and it was a pleasure to host you and your friends. We’d love to host you again in the future. Best regards Anne
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heaven

I can’t praise this location enough . Lovely house. Beautiful surroundings. Wonderful owners . Everything was smart , well done , tasteful and charming . Can’t wait to return .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Apr 2021
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay especially as you had a false start elsewhere. We will be delighted to welcome you again. Best regards Anne
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cute cottage

We had a lovely stay here. The hosts were fantastic and communication was great. The house was well stocked for everything we needed. The bed was small for two adults but we knew the size before we arrived. And there were a lot of (harmless) flying bugs around.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2023
Hi Benjamin , thank you for your review. The harmless bugs you refer to were mosquitoes. It’s been a year for them this year, after all we live in the middle of a forest . The stables were thoroughly sprayed before your stay . They enter when the lights are on and the windows are open. That’s why we put fly spray in the property for your use. Kind regards Anne
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We will be back!

An amazing cottage in the New Forest- ponies really did walk by. Anne ( the host) was wonderful. She met us the first day and was there at checkout. Fun evenings of barbecues and a fire pit. This was an adults only weekend of siblings- can’t wait to come back with our children and grandchildren. They will love it !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jun 2025
It’s so nice to hear that you all enjoyed your stay . So thank you for a great review. We’ll look forward to you returning . Best regards Anne
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Location

This was exactly what we had been looking for! Comfortable accommodation with privacy and in a beautiful location. We thoroughly enjoyed our week here, and I think our dog enjoyed it even more. Great walks on the doorstep and a very nice 30 minute walk away from roads down into Burley for nice pubs and cafes. Also recommend a visit to the local store and trying some of the local butchers products. The property was comfortable and clean with a nice outdoor area which we enjoyed. We would definitely recommend a visit :)
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun 2023
Thank you for your wonderful review. I’m so glad you and the dog enjoyed your stay. The dogs always have a great time. Regards Anne
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kettle family

Over all good. The shower is a bit hit and miss, goes hot then cold.Could do with bathroom upstairs (as it sleeps six)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jun 2025
Love to put a bathroom upstairs but because of planning restrictions we are unable to do so. Regards Anne
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location; in the midst of the forest. Property is close to host's house and another cottage owned by the host. Other than that, you're totally in nature.Lovely cottage, not big, but good enough size.Nicely decorated, clean and well-stocked.Anne and husband were so friendly and came across as being genuine. But not too much; completely left us on our own, unless we needed something.Highly recommend by all of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely, quiet and comfortable

Thanks Anne and Ral What a lovely break for new year in a remote New Forest cottage. Ideal for walks, mountain biking and generally chilling out- cottage is clean, well equipped and comfy. Will defo stay again. Hosts are lovely and left is to it - most helpful was the ability to charge my EV on site as well. We had shocking weather but it didn’t matter - a lovely cottage in a lovely part of the world. The oil heating is robust and we spent most of the time with it off as it gets very warm quickly and we didn’t need it. Highly recommended
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a beautiful house and great location!

We really loved staying at this house. It’s in the perfect location, stepping out straight into the woods. We spotted 4 deer at sunset on one day, and came across many of the wild horses that roam around in the area. Several great walks in nearby woods too. We recommend visiting the Raptor Centre nearby too. The house was perfect for us. Everything you could need. It was clean & tidy. We really appreciated the bottle of Prosecco & a lovely chocolate cake! Anne greeted us and came to say goodbye thank you Anne & family for hosting us :) We hope to return again to explore some more.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic property in amazing location with lovely owner!

Thank you to Anne the owner, for a fantastic stay in your lovely house, in an amazing location in the woods. The house was very clean and very well maintained, simple check in process and a huge chocolate cake and bottle of fizz welcomed our arrival. It's also a lovely stroll through the woods to the center of Burley with its pubs/restaurants, cafes and well stocked shop. Plus all the shops and supermarkets in nearby Ringwood. A brilliant place to stay and explore the New Forest. Thanks again. Charlotte and family
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
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