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Forest Drove Cottage

Family-friendly stay near New Forest National Park

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A wooden deck with a table and chairs, a glass door leading to an interior space, and a wooden fence.
A modern kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and a view of the garden.
Dining
A traditional thatched-roof house with a stone pathway leading to the entrance.
A room with a large window featuring a diamond-patterned grille, two vases on a white surface, and a bowl in the center.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Ringwood, ENG
  • Place, New Forest National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ringwood Health and Leisure
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Bournemouth Beach
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Ringwood

In Ringwood .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of New Forest National Park and 2 miles (3 km) of Liberty's Owl Raptor and Reptile Centre with a stay here. Moors Valley Country Park and Avon Heath Country Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • New Forest National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Ringwood Health and Leisure - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World - 26 min drive - 16.2 miles
  • Bournemouth Beach - 28 min drive - 15.2 miles
  • Poole Harbour - 36 min drive - 19.0 miles

Getting around

  • Totton Station - 18 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Elm Tree - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hot Box - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Lamb Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪High Corner Inn - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Forest Drove Cottage

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.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Table tennis

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Electric car charging station

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

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Idyllic New Forest 6 bedroom Thatched Cottage
671520

Frequently asked questions

How close is Forest Drove Cottage to the airport?

This cottage is 10 mi (16-min drive) away from the Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Forest Drove Cottage have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Forest Drove Cottage to the beach?

This cottage is 13.9 mi (38-min drive) from Bournemouth Beach and 11.8 mi (30-min drive) from Mudeford Sandbank. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Forest Drove Cottage offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Forest Drove Cottage?

No, there is no casino at this cottage, but Genting Casino Bournemouth (16-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Forest Drove Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Forest Drove Cottage?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Forest Drove Cottage have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Forest Drove Cottage have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Forest Drove Cottage to downtown Ringwood?

This cottage is 1.3 mi away from Ringwood.

Forest Drove Cottage Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Jane F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful family long weekend the house was lovely, maybe a little tired in places, but this did not hinder our stay. As a family we had the absolute best time
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine B.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Vi P.

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sally H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage very well equipped. Check in very easy and kitchen had everything that you would need.. Downsides -downstairs bedrooms very cold-no ramp for wheelchair-missing duvet in one of bedrooms,
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pauline B.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Max J.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Patrick L.

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020