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Forest Drove Cottage

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A traditional thatched-roof house with a well-maintained garden.
A white house with a thatched roof, a wooden deck, and a garden with various plants and a small pond.
A traditional thatched-roof house with a stone pathway leading to the entrance.
A two-story house with multiple windows, a thatched roof, and a well-maintained garden.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, a glass door leading to an interior space, and a wooden fence.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy a spacious layout that gives everyone more room to relax.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to New Forest National Park
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony or patio

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
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

First Floor bedroom with either king size bed or twin beds

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

First floor double bedroom with Freeview TV

1 Double Bed

First floor double bedroom with Freeview TV

1 Double Bed

First floor twin bedroom

1 Single Bed

Ground floor bunk bedroom

1 Single Bed

Ground floor double bedroom with wet room

1 Double Bed

4 bathrooms

First floor bathroom with shower

Toilet · Shower only

First floor family bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Ground floor cloakroom

Toilet

Ground floor en-suite with wetroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

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.

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.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 10436237
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the area

Ringwood

Ringwood is home to this cottage. 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 Liberty's Owl Raptor and Reptile Centre and New Forest Cider.
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Ringwood, ENG

What's nearby

  • New Forest National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ringwood Health and Leisure - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World - 26 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Bournemouth Beach - 27 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Poole Harbour - 35 min drive - 30.5 km

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
  • ‪The White Hart Inn - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Forest Drove Cottage pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Forest Drove Cottage: spa pool, garden?

As of 10 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Forest Drove Cottage: spa pool, garden on 24 July 2026 start from AU$2,665, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Forest Drove Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Forest Drove Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Forest Drove Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Forest Drove Cottage 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).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

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

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

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

8/10 Good

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a heatwave all the bedroom windows were locked, it was far too hot.The towel rail in the downstairs bedroom didn’t turn off so it was extra hot and the underfloor heating in the conservatory although turned off, the floor was verywarm & felt like it was on.It was a lovely cottage and we enjoyed our stay.We would definitely recommend it
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

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

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

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

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

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Caroline Barry

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Why they chose this property

A 'chocolate box ' period thatched cottage in the New Forest National Park but also convenient for local shops and pubs. The cottage combines period features with beams and inglenook fireplace with a modern extension with marble flooring and underfloor heating in the bright airy dining room and kitchen.

What makes this property unique

Luxury welcome pack; hot tub (available on request with an additional charge); great walking and cycling from the doorstop; Sky Q; Wood burner and inglenook fireplace; dog friendly; accessible for less mobile; Underfloor Heating and great location for attractions and the New Forest.

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