We had a lovely stay at Acres Down house. David and Lindsay provided a warm welcome and were very knowledgeable of the New Forrest. A pleasure to stay there and would recommend anybody wishing a quiet and relaxing stay.

We had a great stay in this lovely part of the forest. Our hosts were very welcoming and informative but we also felt that we had total privacy. The accommodation was clean and comfortable and perfect for walking into the forest or to pubs for dinner.

Lindsay and David's place is perfect for anyone wanting to explore the New Forrest; you have it right on your doorstep! The rooms are very comfortable, with plenty of living space to relax after a long walk. There is a great farm shop right around the corner, and really lovely pubs within walking distance; just remember to take a torch with you to light your way back.

Had a great stay at Lindsay's place - really friendly hosts and great location. House is cosy, warm and a comfy bed. Would recommend.

A lovely property supplied with everything we needed for a 3 day stay. Lindsay and David were very welcoming as were the dogs & pony!

Lindsay's place is modern, clean, tidy, and situated in a beautiful part of the New Forest. Perfect for exploring the area. Facilities were great and Lindsay left food for breakfast and hot drinks. Lindsay herself is a wonderful host. Great communication and very welcoming. Highly recommended.

We had a lovely stay at Lindsays apartment 'The Finches'. Its super quiet and relaxed there. You can hear the birds singing in the morning and rain on the roof at night. You'll likely be greeted on arrival by a very friendly dog and horse. Access into the forest is immediate and the section directly to the south of the property is particularly nice. Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary is about a two mile walk away and the same distance to the pub in the other direction. Lyndsay was very friendly and greeted us on arrival but we didn't see them at all during out three day stay. The experience of staying there felt private. Perfect for a couples stay, the kitchen has everything you need for simple meals, the shower is pretty powerful (although the hot water is limited) and the bed very comfy. All of the fixtures and fittings are really new which was an added bonus. There's a nice guidebook folder with local bits and bobs to do. The farm shop around the corner has a few essentials but you'll need to go to Lyndhurst for a bigger shop. I recommend going shopping before you get there so as to not waste time shopping when you could be relaxing or in the forest. You must go and have a cream tea at the bizzare tea room attached to the farm shop. You can't buy just a drink - they force you to eat a slice of cake whether you want one or not!!!

We've just got home after a long weekend staying with David and Lindsay. We booked this place as a base for my husband and I to walk and cycle through the new forest. There is a signposted official New Forest cycle track which runs right past the house. We would love to have stayed longer as we feel we only scratched the surface of the official and unofficial cycle tracks within cycling distance of the finches. The room/apartment was immaculate, warm and very comfortable. The shower was very powerful and great for massaging away the aches after a ride on the bikes. There is a campsite neighbouring the property (at Acres Down Farm) which means that there is a small farm/camp shop which sells lots of meats, jams and chutneys made/grown at the farm. (As well as cream teas) The farm shop was a little disappointing when it came to a good selection of fruit and vegetables. We walked to 'The Trusty Servant' at Minstead (22 mins walk) which served us a top quality meal, which represented great value for money. Lindsay and David were a great host and very communicative. When they found out we planned to go cycling they made sure that their information booklet contained lots of information about cycle routes we could do through the forest. The apartment is very well kitted out with ironing board & Iron, wifi, microwave, 4-hob stove, oven/grill, hair drier, TV, fridge (with small freezer compartment), dishwasher. We did cook a meal we had brought with us, but would have struggled to cook anything other than a simple meal from scratch or heat up a ready meal. (Only 1 saucepan and a small frying pan in the kitchen!) Lindsay kindly stocked the fridge with milk, orange juice, eggs, butter, jam, bread and pain au chocolat. If you are planning to go walking or cycling in the new forest, we highly recommend staying here.

Great stay in the new forest. Purpose of trip was to cycle some of the local routes in the forest. The cottage provided a great base for our stay and was located in a very convenient area with a local pub.

We arrived late in the evening but Claudia was available to help us.

Really lovely, family friendly cottage set in the most beautiful surroundings. It was really well equipped, particularly with the baby/child things - there was everything we could possibly need including cots, high chairs, toys and a monitor. The kids were very happy! Claudia was also really helpful - thanks!

Very flexible on arrival and departure

This is a lovely, very well equipped cottage with two very spacious bedrooms. It was perfect for a short break (we travelled as a couple with 2.5 year son, plus Grandad), and we wished we could stay longer. A special thank you for children's equipment ( travel cot, gates, toys - in the house, even for bath, and in the garden), as well as for the milk, juice, wine and chocolate. Also the Nespresso machine was a hit. The only thing we should have brought with us and didn't was handwash/ soap. But the kitchen had all the essentials ( cooking oil, salt/pepper, washing up liquid etc). The location is great for exploring the New Forest, and it's only 15 mins drive to Peppa Pig World. We didn't meet Claudia in person, but communication online was fast and easy, and we had no problems. Thank you very much!

Magnifique chalet dans la New Forest. Claudia était un hôte, bonne communication et même nous a laissé le petit déjeuner et une bouteille de vin! L'espace extérieur est magnifique et paisible. Je le recommande vraiment.

Nous avons eu un très correct week-end, nous sommes une famille de quatre personnes avec deux enfants âgés de 5 ans et 8, qui ont apprécié le partage de la chambre double. La salle de bain est moderne, propre et bien équipée. La cuisine est propre et bien équipée. Certaines parties de la maison pourrait faire avec un peu d'attention, simplement en regardant un peu fatigué, mais dans l'ensemble, il est plus que suffisant comme base pour la marche ou à cheval dans la nouvelle forêt. Il est calme avec une place de parking privé à côté d'une résidence familiale où habite le propriétaire. Très calme, bien équipée et des lits confortables. Chauffage doit être maintenu durant les séjours d'hiver car il fait froid très rapidement dans le chalet. Je recommande vivement le Moulin à Gordleton pour un bon repas. Lyndhurst et Lymington plein d'endroits pour manger, et le magasin de village en Minstead est également une belle salle de thé proposant d'excellents produits locaux.

First time we have used Airbnb, first visit to the New Forest and the first time away with friends. We loved it ! Fantastic position, excellent directions, welcoming hostess with a cottage that we all simply fell in love with, we will certainly be coming back !

LIz and David's barn is perfect, just what we wanted. It's quaint, got everything inside that you could possibly need and very cosy and relaxing. The barn is set in the gardens of their house and you feel very much at home as soon as you walk through the beautiful gardens. This is the first Airbnb experience I've had of being on the same premises as the owner and was pleasantly surprised as you have total privacy and not overlooked by their house at all. It was my finance's birthday on the second day and Liz kindly left two cupcakes with candles for him, how very thoughtful. The area surrounding is stunning, you're right in the forest surrounded by wildlife and beautiful woodlands. Being townies we didn't bring our walking boots so make sure you do so you can enjoy the forest! Wonderful hosts and we could not ask for more and will be back next year. Thank you both

My girlfriend Samantha and I had an amazing stay, sadly only one night! Liz was incredibly friendly and welcoming, the barn cottage was spotlessly clean and every small thing had been thought of: from bottles of water by the beds through to spare toiletries in case we'd forgotten anything. We couldn't have asked for more. The setting is an incredible glade/opening in the gloriously green forest with a couple of other residences nearby as part of the converted farm, wonderfully peaceful and pretty, even in the rain!

A lovely cosy private space, well equipped, and in a fabulous location. Liz was great, always happy and able to help with anything. . The setting was perfect for us and we went walking into the forest, from the door, every day, and the walks were stunningly beautiful, through lovely autumn coloured deciduous woodland. We ate out one evening at a very local pub / restaurant, which Liz had recommended, with very good food and atmosphere (book in advance!). I highly, highly recommend Caister Cottage Barn, and its lovely host, Liz.

We had a lovely time staying at the barn, Liz has gone out of her way to make sure we had the best time. The accommodation was fantastic, set in a beautiful location. It had everything you could possibly need, including toiletries and breakfast supplies. The forest walk to the local pub was a definite highlight! This was our first experience with Airbnb and we were not sure what to expect, but as soon as we walked through the gates we knew that this was the right decision. We couldn't have asked for a better place to spend a relaxing long weekend after our wedding. We even got a card and a bottle of champagne to congratulate us, which was such a lovely gesture. If you are not sure, just go for it, you won't be disappointed! :)

We really enjoyed our stay at Liz and David's cosy cottage. We couldn't have asked for nicer hosts who went out of their way to make us feel at home. They kindly leant us their bikes to ride into Lyndhurst which was a hilly ride but worth it to visit the ponies. Thank you both very much for a lovely stay, we'd love to come back in the summer.

Had a lovely stay in The New Forest. Liz's barn is the ideal place to stay for couples; it's peaceful and cosy, and you're right in the heart of the forest. Liz is an amazing host and the barn is equipt with everything you need. We would highly recommend staying here!

Allum grünen Scheune ist der perfekte Ort für einen ruhigen Wochenende. Die Scheune selbst ist makellos und entfernt vom Haupthaus Ruhe und Entspannung bietet. Das Frühstück mit der Buchung enthalten war ein echter Bonus als der Unterboden war Heizung. Liz war ein brillanter und freundliche Gastgeber, um unsere Bedürfnisse besuchen, wenn auch notwendig, da Informationen über die Umgebung bietet .. Sehr zu empfehlen und auf jeden Fall wieder besuchen. Dank Liz. Johnny & Esmé x

Absolut fantastisches Hotel ich nicht genug empfehlen kann. Liz war der beste Gastgeber, auch uns zu einem lokalen Restaurant fahren, so dass wir ein kleines Getränk und nicht fahren konnte. Perfekt für jeden Coyle, die für einen kleinen Rückzug kombiniert mit einigen Outdoor-Abenteuer suchen: Weiten von New Forrest direkt vor der Haustür zu erkunden

Nick and Fi are among the warmest, kindest hosts with whom we have had the pleasure to stay, and we had a lovely, if all-too-brief stay in their beautiful home in the heart of the New Forest. Our room was delightfully light, airy, and tastefully decorated, with an incredibly comfortable bed. Nick and Fi had taken much care with our stay, as evinced by their attention to detail: from the refreshment we were provided with, to the flowers that decorated our room. Our breakfasts were good-quality, filling, and delicious, and they were very vegetarian-friendly, which my boyfriend greatly appreciated. The grounds were beautiful, and we were welcomed to the area by New Forest ponies browsing the hedgerows, and a handsome cherry tree in the drive. The walking in the area was among the best I have had in the UK, and for those interested in the natural world, the place is filled with ancient oaks and wildlife that as is hard to find elsewhere. The skies are filled with the sound of song thrushes, and the now increasingly rare call of the cuckoo. There were decent pubs within walking distance of the house (The Trusty Servant was an easy walk and kept its beer well), and it is within reach of some great National Trust properties that are also worth a visit, including Mottisfont, which has an astonishingly beautiful rose garden. Don't miss Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's gravestone in the local churchyard, if you're a fan of Sherlock Holmes! We hope to return soon!

Genuinely lovely stay with great hosts.

Lovely farm with animals. Nick and Fee were very hospitable and very nice and easygoing. Breakfast was delicious. :-)

I can't express how amazing and lovely this bnb is! Fi is so warm and welcoming, she organized a horse back riding session for us, picked us up and dropped us off at the station, told us how to get to lovely pubs and a beautiful garden for cream tea and made us the most AMAZING breakfast! The house and room was clean, spacious, airy and beautiful in an area where we could easily walk to desired areas and beautiful nature paths and with an only 1.5-2 hour train ride from London this beautiful bnb makes for the perfect weekend get-away. I can't recommend the grove enough I wish I could give it more then 5 stars. Can't wait to come back!!

It was a wonderful experience, the house is set in beautiful surroundings, the room was lovely and clean and the host Fi was so welcoming. This was a surprise for my girlfriends birthday and she absolutely loved it. I can't thank Fi enough for making us feel so welcome and providing tips on things to see/ places to go etc.

Nick and Fiona are lovely hosts and we felt entirely at home from the first minute on. Fiona cooked us lovely vegetarian breakfast and we had very interesting discussions. The room is beautiful and cosy and the location is perfect to explore the New Forest. Fiona was helpful with restaurant recommendations and places to visit. She even gave us a lift to the local pub so we didn't have to drive ourselves. We would definitively come back if we'd every come back to the south of England.

Nick and Fi were the perfect hosts. Nothing was too much trouble for them, even coming to pick us up from the local pub when the weather was too horrendous to walk! The room was very comfortable, spotless and had loads of character. The breakfast was beautiful and included fruit, toast, yoghurt, full english, basically anything you could think of. They couldn't do enough for us. We would definitely return.

Many thanks to Fi and Nick for such a warm welcome and a relaxing stay in their lovely home. Everything was spotless, and the breakfasts were more than enough to keep you going all day - full English breakfast with the freshest of eggs, fruit, cereal and toast. Fi helped us to find locations of interest to us in the area and recommended suitable places to eat. A great place to stay.

Blijf hier! Je zult niet teleurgesteld zijn. Maria is een fantastische gastheer. Zij ontmoette ons bij aankomst en liet ons in. Er was een mooi verspreid aangelegd met kleine cadeautjes voor onze 2 jonge kinderen. De plek was perfect voor kleine mensen, met een goed uitgeruste speelkamer en kinderbed. Paarden net over de weg en de familie van eenden was ook geweldig entertainment. De foto's doen deze plek niet justitie doen - het interieur styling is wow - het toilet beneden behang is een bezoek waard in zelf! Alles leek als nieuw met veel kook-en eetgerei plus kinderen voeden versnelling en een hoge stoel. Bedden waren zeer comfortabel en mooi gepresenteerd. Douches en baden waren schoon en zeer verfrissend. De New Forest is een prachtige plek om te bezoeken en een verblijf hier was de kers op de taart. Bedankt voor alles Maria, uw zorg en aandacht voor detail echt shows.

Maria provided a warm welcome and went the extra mile in every regard. The house was spotless and well equipped.

We visited for my mums 60th birthday. Lovely cottage in a great location. Brilliant way to experience the new forest. It is very well decorated and spacious and perfect for family holidays. Maria is a great host and went the extra mile baking a cake for my mums birthday.

Nous avons eu quelques jours merveilleux à Acorn Cottage. Elle était belle et propre et très bien équipée, même beaucoup de jouets et jeux pour les enfants que mes jeunes enfants ont adoré! Le panier de bienvenue était aussi un vrai bonheur et très apprécié. Un beau chalet dans une belle locafion. Nous avons aussi beaucoup aimé la nourriture au pub local qui se trouvait à quelques minutes à pied. Merci Maria et je suis sûr que nous reviendrons à l'avenir!

Maria maakte dat we ons echt welkom voelen. Zelfgemaakte taart en jam waren leuke accenten bij aankomst, als de huidige voor onze baby was. Maria ging echt boven en buiten om ons verblijf aangenaam te maken en het huisje is gewoon prachtig. Het was alsof we in een zeer ruime boutique hotel - met mini toiletartikelen, zachte handdoeken en zacht beddengoed van hoge kwaliteit. En de keuken was een genot om te koken in met alles goed doordacht, schoon en modern. We konden niet gelukkiger zijn met onze vakantie zijn geweest. Het huisje is zeer privé en de omgeving is erg ontspannend. We zullen zeker terug gaan.

Acorn Cottage is een complete genot en we kunnen het niet sterk genoeg aanbevelen. Maria was een perfecte gastheer en kon niet meer hebben gedaan om onze familie welkom voelen. Ze had haar uiterste gegaan om onze dochter's 2de verjaardag speciaal en zelfs gedacht van het verlaten van een cadeau voor onze 5-jaar oude, zodat ze niet het gevoel buitengesloten te maken! Een grote selectie van harte welkom boodschappen had achtergelaten voor ons die altijd zo'n opluchting bij aankomst. Maria heeft een mooie selectie van speelgoed en boeken voor de kinderen voldaan. Alle essentiële - toiletpapier, toiletartikelen, schoonmaakspullen etc zijn goed gevuld, en er zijn mooie accenten en attent gegevens in elke kamer van het huis. De ontvangst gids bedekt alles. De tuinen zijn prachtig. Locatie is geweldig. De kinderen vonden het geweldig. We zouden terugkeren in een nanoseconde.

The house is beautiful, and is like a home away from home. We went with our teenage kids and dogs and had a great time cycling from the cottage through the forest. We cooked for ourselves more than usual on a break, and all the facilities were top notch - often better than we have had home - which made it a pleasure. Maria was very helpful and welcoming and we were confident that any problems would be dealt with happily - there weren't any. Thank you

Amazing - in every possible way. The house is stunning and Maria has thought of everything. A warm welcome with homemade cake (delish!), a bottle of wine, some essentials and thoughtful gifts for our two small boys. We had a relaxing stay where we didn't want for anything and will certainly return. Thank you Maria!!

Lovely place, enjoyed our stay ! Right next to pub with stunning views

The Hideaway is exactly as described, a lovely place to stay in a fantastic location.

De Hideaway is een geweldige kleine plek om een paar nachten door te brengen. Alles wat je nodig hebt en zeer comfortabel bed. Heidi was een geweldige gastheer ook. Bedankt!

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, nice location and clean house.

We loved this hideaway. Great value, quiet and scenic. Great walks on the doorstep- Heidi's tearoom was lovely with delicious breakfast! A great pub is just over the road. Heidi was ever so helpful and made us feel very welcome. Would definitely recommend

We hadden een fantastische tijd op heidis schuilplaats! Het gebouw was warm en gezellig bij aankomst met alles wat je nodig hebt om je comfortabel te maken. De schuilplaats wordt aangevuld door een mooie tea room voor het ontbijt in de ochtend en de briljante trouwe dienaar pub voor het diner in de avond beide serveren zalig eten! Zo'n mooie plek aanraden aan iedereen die een bezoek aan het New Forest vooral omdat je een paar paarden strutting rond het dorp te zien :)

We found Andy and Heidi wonderful hosts from the moment we arrived. Andy was at home to greet us and show us around the hideaway which was immaculately presented and very cosy and warm - a perfect entrance on a chilly Autumn evening. The hideaway was prepared with some breakfast bits including fresh local bread and jam and a selection of toiletries. Heidi and Andy own the small village shop which you will definitely want to stop by for the fresh goods - I can happily recommend the sausage rolls and cinnamon bun! The location is perfect for walking straight off into the hills of the New Forest and they can point you the way if you're not sure. The pub across the green is excellent for food with a nice large beer garden. Overall a delightful stay which I can fully recommend.

Great countryside location. Very conveniently located not far from the trusty servant pub and some great walks.

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Paul was a very helpful host who was there to greet our group when we arrived and show us around the house. He showed us how to use the wood burner and kitchen appliances such as the oven and dishwasher. He was also extremely informative before the weekend away with useful tips about the weather and local things to do and see. The house itself has been very well renovated to a high standard especially in the kitchen and bathrooms. The kitchen in particular is very well equipped and the quality of the bedding and towels is excellent. Nice touches included complimentary hand wash and body lotion as well as bath salts in the bathroom. We were a group of 7 and there was plenty of room downstairs in the lounge, dining area and outside area for all of us. The downstairs of the house is a great social space and lends itself very well to a group dinner party or an evening of games around the wood burner. We opted for a BBQ in the garden one afternoon. The house is perfectly located in the New Forest and within easy walking distance from Minstead and Brook. We walked through the forest to the Green Dragon pub where we all enjoyed a good pub lunch. The house is a few steps away from lovely walks and the ponies are seen frequently. There is a pub right next door to the house if you don't want to venture too far however. A lovely weekend had by all. Thanks.

What a beautiful house in an equally beautiful location. It more than met our expectations and was just as lovely as the photos and descriptions depicted. Out party of 7 spent a wonderful, relaxing family weekend together cooking and hanging out in and around the house. We enjoyed breakfast on the patio in the company of horses and cows and even spotted a few deer. Paul was a great host and kindly allowed us extra time at the house to make the most of our stay and to give us extra stick throwing opportunities to entertain Rollo - or was Rollo simply entertaining us?

The house was in a wonderful location with walks through the New Forest just outside the front door (lots of wild ponies and deer around). The house was very comfortable for eight adults. The linens on the beds were excellent. The house was well equipped for cooking which we took advantage of (two dishwashers!!). Paul left us chocolate cake which was a nice touch. We had a lovely weekend. One thing to point out, there is an Annex attached to the house that was occupied, so it isn't completely private. Paul was very responsive throughout the booking process and lead up to the stay.

What a glorious place to host a family weekend! We loved the open plan ground floor, dividing our meals between the breakfast bar, outside terrace and dining table - what a bonus to see ponies, cattle and deer from the kitchen windows as we were preparing them! Paul was a perfect host in prior communication, and Maria couldn't have been more helpful on arrival. Thank you, we'd love to come back.

Beautifully decorated, clean and very well equipped, this is simply a gorgeous house in the most fantastic location. It's the kind of house that could have you guiltily wondering whether you shouldn't tell too many people about it because you know that once the word is out, you will have to book months ahead for a return visit. Fortunately Paul is such a charming, generous and helpful host that the thought couldn't be further from my mind...

What a fantastic cottage to stay at. Beautifully finished with all amenities. The landscape of the New Forest was also just as beautiful. The house was a pleasure to stay in. With a large garden which we had friends and family round to hold a BBQ. Paul the owner was welcoming and promptly responded to my enquiries via text. The pictures told no lies and I highly recommend this cottage if your looking for a bit of luxury within a stunning setting. Would book again!

La casa era preciosa y realmente disfrutamos de nuestra estancia allí. Los anfitriones fueron muy amables y serviciales. En general, un gran lugar para alojarse y lo recomiendo encarecidamente.

Everything was fantastic from start to finish, great communication before we arrived and a beautiful house in a stunning setting, perfect for our requirements!

Lovely secluded cottage, a great place to relax.