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New Forest Retreat | The Cottage (Xmas-Ready) – Wildlife, Views & Forest Trail

Family-friendly cottage in Ringwood

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Main entrance to the cottage
Entrance to the Estate
The front entrance is a sun trap during the afternoon ideal for a glass of wine
view from the front door
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 61237.8 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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burley, ENG
  • Place, New Forest National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Burley Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, New Forest Cider
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1 upstairs

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

New Forest Retreat | The Cottage (Xmas-Ready) – Wildlife, Views & Forest Trail


Introduction

The Cottage is a cosy, Xmas-ready hideaway set within a peaceful Country House estate in the heart of the New Forest. Reached via a scenic forest track and just moments from Burley village, it offers effortless festive comfort, forest walks, roaming wildlife and beautiful open views right from the gate — an inviting setting for a relaxing New Forest escape.

Xmas-Ready Comfort

• Tasteful festive touches for a warm, welcoming stay
• Arrive, relax and enjoy — no decorating needed
• Ideal for winter breaks and festive gatherings

Location & Setting

• Peaceful Country House estate in the New Forest
• Scenic forest-track access
• Forest walks, trails and views immediately outside
• Deer and New Forest ponies often pass the gates or inside if open.
• Minutes from Burley village pubs, cafés and shops
• Ringwood (3 miles) for Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, David Lloyd & Leisure Centre

Inside the Cottage

• Cosy living room with Smart TV + free Netflix
• Fibre Wi-Fi (~100 Mbps) for streaming or remote work
• Books and board games for relaxed evenings
• Spacious farmhouse-style kitchen with dining area
• Dishwasher, washing machine/tumble dryer, microwave, fridge/freezer

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

• 1 king bedroom
• 1 double bedroom
• 1 twin room with two single beds
• Main bathroom with bath + power shower
• Downstairs cloakroom

Family-Friendly

• Travel cot and highchair available on request
• Stair gate at top of stairs (bolt not toddler-proof)
• An additional movable stair gate is available for downstairs

Dog-Friendly

• Up to 2 well-behaved medium-sized dogs welcome
• Dogs kept in the kitchen and not left alone
• Exercise dogs outside the gates in the forest
• Please clear up after pets

Outdoor Living

• Private walled garden for alfresco dining
• Outdoor seating, fire pit and BBQ
• Adjacent field ideal for picnics and play (supervision required)
• Parking for up to 4 cars

Your Stay
• Thorough deep clean before every arrival
• Friday & Monday changeovers with flexibility when possible

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Two well behaved medium sized dogs are welcomed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Please leave keys on the kitchen table for the cleaners
Please ensure the BBQ , if used, is clean for the next guest. Thank you
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Maximum of 6 people and one infant.
Any stays longer than 30 days must be booked in blocks of 30 days.
Dogs are not to be left unattended unless they are in a cage. Please keep off the furniture and not up upstairs.Please let us know if dogs are coming.

Important information

You need to know

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ringwood

Located in Ringwood, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. 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, or check out an event or a game at Vitality Stadium. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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burley, ENG

What's nearby

  • New Forest National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Burley Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • New Forest Cider - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World - 18 min drive - 25.1 km
  • Southampton Cruise Terminal - 27 min drive - 37.2 km

Getting around

  • Hinton Admiral Station - 14 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hot Box - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Queens Head - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Luna Coffee - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is New Forest Retreat | The Cottage (Xmas-Ready) – Wildlife, Views & Forest Trail 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 is parking at New Forest Retreat | The Cottage (Xmas-Ready) – Wildlife, Views & Forest Trail?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at New Forest Retreat | The Cottage (Xmas-Ready) – Wildlife, Views & Forest Trail?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at New Forest Retreat | The Cottage (Xmas-Ready) – Wildlife, Views & Forest Trail?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is New Forest Retreat | The Cottage (Xmas-Ready) – Wildlife, Views & Forest Trail located?

This family-friendly Ringwood cottage is located near the beach, 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

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kerry M.

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

Lovely Place to Stay

Nicely located for exploring the New Forest. Owner was welcoming and helpful. Cottage was clean and comfortable, and we very much enjoyed our short stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil and Penny T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great base for exploring the New Forest. Very comfortable accommodation both inside and private, secluded outside space. Attentive hostess. Definitely one to revisit. Penny, Gemma & Amy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke H.

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

Lovely stay in the heart of the forest

We had a great weekend at this cottage, Anne met us on arrival and was friendly and welcoming. The cottage was very comfortable and had everything we needed. The location is great and the kids loved exploring the countryside and seeing the ponies.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robin K.

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

Lovely cottage in New Forest

We had a really nice stay at this cottage in New Forest. It was quite comfortable, and the gardens are beautiful. It’s a slice of paradise.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Lovely cottage, wonderful host

Anne was a lovely host, very accommodating and had equipped the cottage with most things you would need for a holiday break. The accommodation was very clean and the bedrooms, kitchen and living room were spacious for a cottage. We brought our dog who was very relaxed here and enjoyed the woodland and heathland walks on the doorstep. We saw deer, ponies, cows and donkeys whilst out exploring. Burley is tiny but has a couple of reasonable pubs and a lovely shop with decent variety. Great place to explore the New Forest from and thoughtfully set up.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

CHARRON P.

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

fabulous base to explore New Forest

We loved this cottage. The location for exploring is brilliant but in a peaceful location away from the bustle of burley itself. Anne was fabulous with communication before and during. Our car had issues which meant we were late arriving for our shopping delivery. Anne made herself available to accept it and put it away for us before we arrived. thats great above and beyond service. There was everything we needed in the cottage. I enjoyed the peace the courtyard garden before everyone else got up. It was the relaxation I needed. We would definitely reccomend this cottage and hope to be back soon Thank you so much.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jo B.

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

Home from home

Anne's cottage was a wonderful base for a weekend exploring the New Forest. Ideally situated - off the beaten track but only a short drive / 20 min walk to nearby Burley. The house itself is comfortable and well appointed, with everything we needed to enjoy our stay. I very much hope we'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janie T.

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

Fabulous four night break in a delightful cottage.

Fabulous location with direct access to walking and views across the stunning landscape. The cottage was cosy and exactly as advertised. Anne was a delightful host who welcomed us on our arrival and came to say goodbye. The outdoor garden space was perfect for sitting in the sunshine, and we had a really wonderful few days in this cottage. Thank you Anne for a lovely short break.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Pauline B.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Family holiday

Anne was lovely very helpful, had to change the dishwasher and waa done within 3 hours. However, we all felt that the property needs a complete overhaul, very old furniture some broken, beds uncomfortable and tv needs ro be bigger. For the price would expect more.

10/10 Excellent

Darren B.

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

Family weekend break

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cottage. Anne was very welcoming and made us feel at home straight away. Excellent location and loved the fact that we were off the beaten track. Would highly recommend and would definitely come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

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

Beautiful cottage in stunning grounds

Great location, cottage super clean and the host more than helpful. Highly recommend and would definitely return

8/10 Good

Nicky R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Very nice cottage, lovely helpful owner. Quite a long walk to Burley centre. Updating needed

Very good
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

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

Short break August

Communication with Anne was first class from the moment of booking, to arrival and greeting. We were advised well in advance of Covid procedures and given very accurate directions to the property, which is wonderfully secluded in the forest, yet just minutes from Burley. The accommodation has everything you need, it is simple but characterful and in the perfect setting.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

kim p.

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

Good

Beautiful grounds, wonderful location, very small, basic bathroom and beds small but overall comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carla O.

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

Lovely stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here with our three young children. The cottage is comfortable, spacious and well equipped with everything you could need. Anne is a very welcoming and helpful host and we'd highly recommend staying here.

10/10 Excellent

Abigail C.

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

Birthday gettaway in the heart of the country

A lovely cottage in the heart of the New Forest perfect for a break away from the towns and cities. Came here for my 50th birthday to spend quality time with my family which is exactly what we did. Fantastic walks through the countryside which is right on the doorstep and wonderful pub lunches especially at the White Buck which Anne kindly recommended. Anne was a great host who responded really promptly with any queries that we had but left us to our own devices during our stay. Beautiful flowers,chocolates and wine left for us on our arrival, such a lovely touch. Would highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Great base to enjoy the forest with family and friends

Anne was there to meet us when we arrived and had left us some flowers, a very tasty red wine and a lovely box of chocolates that the children destroyed in an exceptionally speedy fashion. Cottage is right in the middle of woodland and is in walking distance of Burley. We had a great time adventuring in the ‘forest’ and enjoyed a lovely long lunch in the Burley Inn and then treated ourselves to a gorgeous ice cream (we were spoilt for choice for shops selling it) Burley also has places to rent bikes which if we’d been there for longer we’d definitely looked into. We spent the vast majority of time at the cottage and in the small walled garden and it really was just a perfect base for a very relaxing weekend away We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Viv C.

Beautiful hidden cottage

We received a very warm welcome even though we arrived late in the evening. The cottage was clean comfortable and bigger than we expected. We had a lovely family birthday weekend and would definitely recommend a stay and hope to go back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Lovely cottage

Great place to stay and cottage had everything we needed. Anne was fantastic and on hand if we needed anything. Very quiet and peaceful and plenty of space.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sukey D.

Charming Country Cottage tucked away in the heart of the New Forest

May/June 2018 Castle Top House was truly everything we had hoped our rental (from VRBO photos) would be. We had chosen the New Forest in particular as it was within easy driving distance for visiting family in Southampton and Bournemouth area. Our interest was piqued while reading about the free roaming ponies, horses, and cows in the nearby Hampshire moors and surrounding countryside. And indeed, they were plentiful giving us many opportunities for photos. The owner, Anne, welcomed us warmly, with beautiful flowers, wine and chocolates awaiting us as we arrived at Castle Top. The spacious kitchen was very well equipped, and the living room, also quite large and provided ample seating for family and friends who came to visit. We especially relished the lovely views of the many flowering vines and colorful garden beds bordering the house. We had an evening planned for 16 family relatives, and as the weather was overcast, we made plans to entertain indoors, as there was plenty of room. When everyone arrived, the sun came out and the party was moved immediately to our favorite spot, a colorful cozy hidden garden with good size table and chairs. It was ideal for the gathering, picture perfect!! The long country lane leading to Castle Top, seemed endless, our first time finding it. But , we soon learned our way to local pubs for great eating, in Burley, Ringwood( two supermarkets as well), Bournemouth and Southampton area. There are side lanes and the woods offering walks and hiking.; it is high advisable though, to wear closed shoes, long pants, and long shirts due to the prevalence of deer ticks.! We have returned home to the US, bringing fond memories of our English Country abode, and highly recommend it to you if you are seeking a comfortable non- touristy cottage in the heart of English countryside. Sukey and Malcolm D.

About the host

Hosted by Anne

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Why they chose this property

The Cottage provides an idyllic location for a peaceful holiday with the family yet you have all the facilities a short distance away. Walk straight out of the main gates and you are in one of the most beautiful National Parks yet so close to beaches and amenities. Ringwood is 3 miles away and has all the facilities you may need like Waitrose, David Lloyd, Ringwood Leisure Centre and good restaurants and coffee shops. If you want beaches then there are many a short 20-minute drive with restaurants and coffee shops.

What makes this property unique

This Cottage is ideal to get back to nature and experience the tranquility of the forest and its changing seasons.

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