Title: New Forest Retreat | The Cottage – Enjoy the Wildlife, Views & Forest Trail Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # New Forest Retreat | The Cottage – Enjoy the Wildlife, Views & Forest Trail Family-friendly cottage in Ringwood ## Photo gallery for New Forest Retreat | The Cottage – Enjoy the Wildlife, Views & Forest Trail ![Exterior - New Forest Retreat | The Cottage – Enjoy the Wildlife, Views & Forest Trail (burley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33600000/33599300/33599229/8bd8d8cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - New Forest Retreat | The Cottage – Enjoy the Wildlife, Views & Forest Trail (burley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33600000/33599300/33599229/5aae4aad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - New Forest Retreat | The Cottage – Enjoy the Wildlife, Views & Forest Trail (burley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33600000/33599300/33599229/318380cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot - New Forest Retreat | The Cottage – Enjoy the Wildlife, Views & Forest Trail (burley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33600000/33599300/33599229/141cab50.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - New Forest Retreat | The Cottage – Enjoy the Wildlife, Views & Forest Trail (burley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33600000/33599300/33599229/dcf55a96.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to The Cottage in the New Forest, a tranquil haven close to Burley village. Immerse yourself in nature with deer and horses passing by, then unwind around the fire pit or BBQ within its secluded garden. Enjoy panoramic views from an adjacent field ideal for family picnics. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61238 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space ## 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. ### New Forest Retreat | The Cottage – Enjoy the Wildlife, Views & Forest Trail Introduction The cottages offers a cosy 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 forest walks, roaming wildlife and beautiful open views right from the gate — an inviting setting for a relaxing New Forest escape. • Get away from it all and get back to nature • Arrive and relax — enjoy a welcoming winter stay • Three nights lets you properly relax - see our deals 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 ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### 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 ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a health/beauty spa ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Theme park nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Electric car charging station - Garden - Unit size: 1,238 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93420000/93412900/93412827/9cec879e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lavender Cottage - in the heart of the New Forest Burley - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-26&endDate=2026-01-27&selected=93412827&PinnedHotelID=93412827&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54470000/54467300/54467265/bd086b99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Criddlestyle Cottage - New Forest Fordingbridge - Breakfast included - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 9.4 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-26&endDate=2026-01-27&selected=54467265&PinnedHotelID=54467265&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39500000/39496300/39496261/385d16b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New Forest Escapes. 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Thank you Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules 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. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 23 kg per pet) Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: Two well behaved medium sized dogs are welcomed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 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 ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Cottage set Unique Forest Setting Outskirts Burley Cottage set Unique Forest Setting Outskirts set Unique Forest Setting Outskirts Burley set Unique Forest Setting Outskirts Cottage set Unique Forest Setting Outskirts Burley Cottage set Unique Forest Setting Outskirts set Unique Forest Setting Outskirts Burley Cottage set Unique Forest Setting Outskirts set Unique Forest Setting Outskirts Burley set Unique Forest Setting Outskirts ## 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%7C50.83380%2C-1.71795&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Nyi2_hABCqUw91eyeH5LgWClvk4=) burley, ENG #### What's nearby - New Forest National Park \- 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - Burley Park \- 4 min drive \- 1.3 miles - New Forest Cider \- 4 min drive \- 1.1 miles - Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World \- 19 min drive \- 15.6 miles - Southampton Cruise Terminal \- 28 min drive \- 23.2 miles #### 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 – Enjoy the Wildlife, Views & Forest Trail pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at New Forest Retreat | The Cottage – Enjoy the Wildlife, Views & Forest Trail? ### What time is check-in at New Forest Retreat | The Cottage – Enjoy the Wildlife, Views & Forest Trail? ### What time is check-out at New Forest Retreat | The Cottage – Enjoy the Wildlife, Views & Forest Trail? ### Where is New Forest Retreat | The Cottage – Enjoy the Wildlife, Views & Forest Trail located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## New Forest Retreat | The Cottage – Enjoy the Wildlife, Views & Forest Trail Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional 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 17 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kerry M. 8 Jul 2024 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. ##### Kerry M. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Luke H. 4 Nov 2019 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. ##### Luke H. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robin K. 13 Jul 2020 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. ##### Robin K. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Neil and Penny T. 13 Jul 2025 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 ##### Neil and Penny T. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa K. 3 Jul 2018 #### 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. ##### Lisa K. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### CHARRON P. 22 Aug 2022 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. ##### CHARRON P. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jo B. 11 Apr 2022 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! ##### Jo B. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janie T. 18 Oct 2021 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. ##### Janie T. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### Pauline B. 30 Jul 2021 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. ##### Pauline B. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Darren B. 19 Jul 2021 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. ##### Darren B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily B. 22 Sept 2020 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 ##### Emily B. ### 8/10 Good #### Nicky R. 14 Sept 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Very nice cottage, lovely helpful owner. Quite a long walk to Burley centre. Updating needed Very good ##### Nicky R. Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris W. 28 Aug 2020 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. ##### Chris W. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### kim p. 16 Aug 2020 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good Beautiful grounds, wonderful location, very small, basic bathroom and beds small but overall comfortable ##### kim p. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carla O. 20 Feb 2020 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. ##### Carla O. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Abigail C. 24 Oct 2019 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. ##### Abigail C. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen B. 2 Jun 2019 #### 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! ##### Karen B. Stayed 2 nights in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Viv C. 2 May 2019 #### 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. ##### Viv C. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah S. 14 Jan 2019 #### 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. ##### Sarah S. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sukey D. 17 Jun 2018 #### 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. 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