Title: Forest Drove Cottage New Forest Thatched Cottage Sleeps 12 Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Forest Drove Cottage New Forest Thatched Cottage Sleeps 12 Family-friendly cottage in Ringwood with a hot tub ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42070000/42062100/42062011/33739141.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42070000/42062100/42062011/5ec8d252.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42070000/42062100/42062011/5e89ef84.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42070000/42062100/42062011/5258f1ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42070000/42062100/42062011/c47b39f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the New Forest National Park, Forest Drove Cottage is a charming thatched cottage with 6 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Enjoy the delightful extension to the kitchen and dining area which looks out onto a decking area with seating; BBQ; Play frame; trampoline and permanent luxury hot tub. The garden games room offers darts, multi-games table with pool, air hockey & table tennis. 8.4 Very good ### Entire home 6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 112056 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Barbecue grill - Parking available - Dryer - Fireplace - Washer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Forest Drove Cottage New Forest Thatched Cottage Sleeps 12 Forest Drove Cottage is a charming picturesque thatched cottage, located in the New Forest National Park in a quiet peaceful location on the edge of Hangersley Common, yet still within an easy walk of two pubs and local shops. It has 6 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms in the New Forest. Sleeps 12. There is a delightful bright and airy extension to the kitchen and dining area which looks out onto the rear garden which includes a decking area with seating; BBQ; Play frame; trampoline and there is a permanent luxury hot tub available for £325 for a short break and £400 for a 7 night break. At the front garden laid to lawn is a garden games room offering darts and a multi games table with pool, air hockey and table tennis. Forest Drove dining area is a great space with lots of light coming from the skylight and glazed extension with a lovely large table with seating for 12 guests, With scenic views across the well established garden from patio doors to the verandah, gas stove and underfloor heating, this room is a wonderful place for entertaining with family and friends. The spacious kitchen has a built in double oven and microwave and a full size hob. A dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. A full range of cupboards stocked with glasses and crockery. The old world charm of the lounge with feature beams, lattice windows and an inglenook fireplace with a wood burner is just the place to relax. It has a large TV and sky TQ package along with a DVD player, There is a downstairs cloakroom just off the lounge and utility room. Forest Drove Cottage has 2 bedrooms downstairs, one bunk bedroom and one double bedroom which has disabled access and a wet room suitable for the less mobile. On the first floor there is a family bathroom with a shower and corner bath, and another bathroom with a large shower. Off the hallway there are 4 bedrooms, 1 king which can be a twin, 2 doubles and a further twin. Tv's are in each bedroom apart from the single downstairs and the first floor twin. There is the possibility of also having additional sleeping accommodation by hiring our 1979 VW Camper ‘Jessica’ which can sleep up to 2 adults and 2 small children in bunks within the elevated roof (only available in the warmer months) for £325. EV charging is available please enquire for details. Dogs are welcome at an extra £40 per dog. First basket of logs free then £7.50 a bag thereafter. £250 Refundable damage deposit and £40 Cleaning fee applicable There are some lovely walks directly from the cottage, buses are frequent near the shops and can take to you most bigger towns. Bournemouth beach is only a 20 min drive away, Salisbury is a 30 minute drive. Pets - allowed By Car A. Follow the A338 towards Ringwood, B: Coming from the A31 from the Southampton direction: you will need to leave at the main Ringwood turning. C: Coming along the A31 from the Bournemouth or Ferndown direction you will need to exit where it says Fordingbridge/Ringwood Full instructions given when final balance received By Train Nearest Train station Christchurch 10 miles By Bus/Coach Coach stops at Ringwood then 1.5 miles to property We can arrange a taxi to pick you up from Salisbury train station if arranged in advance. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Electric car charging station - Garden - Unit size: 2,056 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77070000/77060800/77060708/cdaca92a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mews Hill, 5 bedroom New Forest Holiday Cottage with Glamping Hut Godshill - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=77060708&PinnedHotelID=77060708&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33710000/33700900/33700811/7daf78b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beck Cottage, Wood Green, New Forest UK Fordingbridge - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 37 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=33700811&PinnedHotelID=33700811&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21480000/21473300/21473228/155144cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New Forest house with large garden, near sea. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Idyllic New Forest 6 bedroom Thatched Cottage 2633047 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.85567%2C-1.76305&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=CxZ4HmDRyZfdqlu77-rbZrNQi1Q=) Ringwood, ENG #### What's nearby - New Forest National Park - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles - Burley Park - 8 min drive - 4.8 miles - Go Ape at Moors Valley Ringwood - 10 min drive - 5.6 miles - Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World - 17 min drive - 15.8 miles - Bournemouth Beach - 21 min drive - 14.8 miles #### Getting around - Totton Station - 18 min drive - Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 16 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive - ‪Hot Box - ‬4 min drive - ‪Caffè Nero - ‬3 min drive - ‪The White Hart Inn - ‬12 min walk - ‪The Elm Tree - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Forest Drove Cottage New Forest Thatched Cottage Sleeps 12 pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Forest Drove Cottage New Forest Thatched Cottage Sleeps 12? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Forest Drove Cottage New Forest Thatched Cottage Sleeps 12? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Forest Drove Cottage New Forest Thatched Cottage Sleeps 12 located? > This family-friendly Ringwood cottage is within 2 mi (3 km) of New Forest National Park and Liberty's Owl Raptor and Reptile Centre. Moors Valley Country Park and Avon Heath Country Park are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Forest Drove Cottage New Forest Thatched Cottage Sleeps 12 Reviews 8.4 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.4/10 Cleanliness ### 6/10 Okay #### Vi P., Pinner 4 Aug 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Family Gathering Very enjoyable time with our family being together. Beautiful sun room and cosy, comfortable sitting room. However Forest Drove is a little tired. ##### Vi P. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pauline B. 19 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family get together & birthday This is a wonderful property with comfortable rooms and plenty of varied living spaces - including a hot tub & games room. We were 10 adults ranging from 24 to 94 and all of us enjoyed our stay - there was something for everyone. The welcome basket & flowers were a nice touch. ##### Pauline B. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lorraine B. 8 Nov 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Log fire and Hot tub The property was beautiful, just as described. Perfect for myself and friends celebrating my hen do. It was well kitted out, everything you would need and the Hot Tub was fabulous. ##### Lorraine B. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Max J. 9 Oct 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Superbly Located New Forest Cottage A lovely "Chocolate box " Cottage in a quiet but very accessible location for all the amenities of the New Forest and the Coast. A well designed and very spacious internal layout which would suit many families as well as groups of friends. The Cottage was extremely well fitted and had the benefit of a large deck area leading directly off the large open plan kitchen/ dining room. We had a super time and hope to return one day. ##### Max J. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Patrick L. 22 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good overall. Location and property. It is a very spacious and lovely property. We enjoyed our stay. The heater was not working in one of the bathroom. But the maintanance guy did put in a portsble one. The bath has no plug so can't use the bath for two days until they put in a new one. Didn't spoil our stay. Overall was good. ##### Patrick L. 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