New Forest Cottages
In this section you will find a selection of new forest self catering cottages, houses, log cabins, chalets and apartments to rent for your holiday. Most require a minimum of 1 week stay, some might accept weekends.
What's New:
Golfing Mini-Breaks
The New Forest has many Golf Courses. We have put together a selection of new forest accommodations that cater for the Golfing enthusiast and their Families. Many are keen Golfers themselves and I know of at least One professional golfing family that are new forest bed and breakfast hosts.
Updated: December 14, 2011
Some Forest facts:
Commoners
What
is a commoner? Can anyone become a Commoner? What are the responsibilities of
releasing stock into the Forest?
What is Common of Mast, Turbary, Estovers, Marl? They were concessions won from
the Crown centuries ago - but are they still practised?
A Commoner is a person who occupies land to which Common Rights in the New
Forest are attached. A Right of Common is authority for the occupier of a plot
of land (to which Rights are attached), to take specified material or products
from somebody else's land. In the context of the New Forest, the principal
product is grazing and the owner of the land is the Crown. Land with Common
Rights is not confined to the perambulation of the Forest; many "holdings" are
in villages on the periphery of the Forest.
Rights of Common of Pasture are attributed to land. It permits depasturing of "commonable"
animals on 45,000 acres of Open Forest. Commonable animals are ponies, horned
cattle and donkeys. Goats are barred from the Open Forest. By historic practice,
chicken and geese may wander in the Forest, but this is not a Common Right.
Those depasturing animals must comply with Verderers' Bye-Laws:
payments to Agisters, receipt of which is recognised by tail marking (cutting)
for ponies, and ear tags for cattle;
all stock must be branded to identify the owner (usually near-side saddle area
in ponies and the off-side in cattle);
disease control regulations must be complied with and vicious or mischievous
animals must not be depastured;
stallions over 2 years old must be approved by the Verderers, they must be
registered New Forest ponies and they must be moved on every 4th year to avoid
in-breeding.
About 5,000 commonable animals are turned out. The ratio of ponies to cattle is
3:2. Around 130 stallions are turned out in the breeding season. About 500
Commoners use the Right. There is no limit to the number of animals that may be
depastured.
...But though the form of the New-forest horse is seldom beautiful; yet as the
ornament of a forest scene he is very picturesque. The horse, in his natural
state, rough with all his mane about him, and his tail waving in the wind, as he
feeds, is always beautiful; but particularly in so wild a scene as this, which
he graces exceedingly."
(William Gilpin, 1791)
Common of Mast is the right to turn out pigs in the Forest during the Pannage
season. The Pannage season is a period of not less than 60 days, fixed by the
Forestry Commission after consultation with the Verderers. Before the 1964 New
Forest Act, the Pannage season was fixed at 25 Sep-22 Nov.
Pannage is an ancient practice to fatten pigs before slaughter and salting for
the winter. It was additionally useful in the Forest - the pigs turned out ate
green acorns and beech mast that are poisonous to cattle and ponies (for
example, in 1968, 80 ponies and 40 cattle died eating acorns). The 3,500 acres
of Adjacent Commons recently brought within the perambulation are not subject to
Pannage dates.
In the 19th century, up to 5,000-6,000 pigs were turned out; currently the
numbers are in hundreds - it is a declining Right. Commoners may also turn out
breeding sows out all year providing they return to the Commoner's holding at
night, and are not a nuisance. This is not a true Right, it is an established
practice.
Right of Turbary
This Right allows the Commoner to cut turf for fuel; turves were once cut in
tens of thousands each year. Turves were 2' by 1'; to preserve grazing and
reduce environmental damage, for every turf cut, two were left. A ticket to cut
turf was issued by the Forestry Commission. In 1876, 80 people cut turf, but the
Right is no longer practised. The Rights belong to the chimney and hearth of a
property, not the land.
Right of Fuelwood (Estovers)
This is the Right to cut wood for fuel. The wood must be burned in the house and
the Right applies to the hearth, not land.
The Right is now confined to a few Commoners; most have sold their Rights to the
Forestry Commission. The Forestry Commission stacks the wood close to holdings
in long stacks. The stacks are labelled into "cords"; a cord is a stack of wood
in 4 foot lengths, 4 feet high and 8 feet long. In 1996, 99 properties had
allocations totalling 221 cords. The Right is controlled by the Forestry
Commission, to inhibit plunder of the Ancient & Ornamental woodland.
Anyone living in a property built before 1850 within the perambulation can pick
fallen twigs and branches, providing a vehicle is not required to transport
them.
Right of Common of Marl
Marl is a lime-rich clay used to fertilise land; it was also be used for
building. The Right of Common of Marl was to dig marl from one of the 23 pits
mentioned in the Register of Claims. It is not now exercised; modern fertilisers
have made the practice unnecessary and exercise of the Right died out last
century. It was confined geologically to the south of the Forest.
Common of Pasture of Sheep
There are Rights to depasture sheep at very few holdings, principally at
Godshill and Beaulieu - lands formerly belonging to monastic properties.
Exercise of the sheep Rights is uncommon; in the early 1990's 100 sheep were
depastured at Godshill for the first time this century - they are now gone.
Sheep are depastured on the former Adjacent Commons, principally Penn Common.
Customs (not Rights of Common)
Cutting fern: Fern (bracken) is cut from the end of August. It was originally
cut in squares by scythe, but is now "swiped" by machine. Sixty bundles (pooks)
made one wagon load. It was a frequent practice until the 1940's and the tracks
of the wagons can still be traced on the ground. The bracken had the same
utility as straw. It is still cut by a few now as bedding for ponies, but it is
principally cut to stop the fronds smothering sweet grass.
Bees: Hives are placed July-September; a fee is payable to Forestry Commission.
Old "Bee Gardens" have been described in the Forest - small circular enclosures
where hives were placed. Names of locations in the Forest testify to the
practice - Hive Garn Bottom, King's Garn Gutter.
Gorse (furze) and holly: They were cut to provide browse in the winter for the
ponies and deer. Deer won't eat gorse, but they find cut holly palatable. I have
never seen cut gorse, but holly trees are still pollarded to provide winter
browse.
Updated: July 16, 2011
B&B? DID YOU KNOW?
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THEY CANT READ IT! They can ONLY respond to a "click" and the biggest seller, the Apple iPad doesn't even have Flash.
THIS SITE automatically reads the users device and delivers a page that they can read and gives click links to help those that need to view in another format.
YOU ARE missing thousands of potential visitors on those other portals, such as businessmen on-the-move. One of the few sectors that can still afford bed and breakfast.
Self-Catering Holidays in the New Forest
Below are some very fine holiday letts. All those with photographs have been inspected by us and are found to be of a very high standard. We highly recommend these accommodations.
Lilac Lodge - Luxury Self Catering Cottage/Log Cabin
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILSLilac Lodge sleeps 2 people and is set in the grounds of Woodlands B & B combining modern technology with old world charm.
Woodlands and Lilac Lodge are situated on the boundary of the New Forest National Park enjoying a central location for both beaches and the New Forest.
Woodlands
Ashley Lane
Ashley
New Milton
Hampshire
BH25 5AQ
For details please contact Linda on the below;
Telephone: 01 425 616 425
Email: bealwoodlands@yahoo.co.uk
Fleetwater Cottage - Minstead, near Lyndhurst
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILSThe owner of this new forest cottage and old manorial farm of great character, situated in the rural heart of the New Forest, has now made a barn conversion available for holiday visitors.
Heather also runs a successful bed and breakfast business at the Farm House (although visitors to The Barn can still enjoy a hearty cooked breakfast by separate arrangement should you prefer!). * excludes Christmas period.
The property is a short walk by footpath to the village of Minstead with its award-winning shop, popular pub and church where Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is buried.
Fleetwater Cottage
Newtown
Minstead
Lyndhurst
Hants. S043 7GD
For details please contact Heather Pinniger on the below;
Telephone: 023 80 81 22 73
e-mail: heather@fleetwater-farm.fsnet.co.uk
Farmhouse Breakfast is served in a traditional flag stoned dining room with Fleetwater Farm eggs, home-made bread, fresh fruit salad etc. Veggies are welcomed.
Hungerford Cottage - New Forest Self-Catering Holiday Cottage
Hungerford Cottage sleeps four guests in two bedrooms and is the annex to the
main house which dates back over two hundred years old (with some parts dating
back four hundred years). Formerly part of the old Post Office in the village of
Minstead, it is situated in the heart of the New Forest and surrounded by
ancient oak forest. It is set in a peaceful and quiet position, where ponies and
cattle wander past the gate. Here you can watch the locals driving their pony
traps through the village whilst whiling away the time seated in your own patio.
The quiet village of Minstead is just two miles from Lyndhurst the New Forest's
capital. Minstead has a wonderful village shop, serving news papers, local foods
and freshly brewed coffee, along with the Trusty Servant, the village pub, which
serves a selection of local ales and home-cooked meals. Both are a few minutes
stroll from the cottage.
Both the Hampshire and Dorset coastlines with their wonderful beaches are a
thirty minutes drive from Minstead and the wonderful cities of Winchester and
Salisbury are half an hour drive from the cottage.
There are numerous attractions and places to visit in this beautiful area. Why
not explore Lymington a Georgian town located on the river Lym with its wide
range of independent boutiques. It is well known as a yachting centre with one
the best Saturday street markets in the South. From Lymington you can take a day
trip on the ferry to Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight and walk along Tennyson Down
to the Needles on the Western edge of the island. Portsmouth too is within easy
reach and the home of HMS Victory, HMS Warrior and the Mary Rose. Steeped with
naval history, Portsmouth is well worth a days visit.
Hungerford Cottage
Minstead
Lyndhurst
Hampshire
S043 7FW
For details please contact Marion Ashby on the below;
Tel: 023 8081 2324
Mobile: 07905 272 715
Email:
marion.ashby@talktalk.net
Lilies New Forest Holiday Cottage Lymington
Kay and Nathan welcome you to The Lilies family run Guest Accommodation with
a friendly atmosphere. A warm welcome is always extended to all of our guests.
The Lilies accommodation is separate from the house giving you your own privacy
for as long as your stay. The Lillie's comprises of 1 double bedroom, 1 single
bedroom, a large lounge and dining area with dining table, comfortable leather
seating, TV and DVD. Fully fitted modern kitchen with everything you will need
for your stay. Also a new Bathroom complete with bath/Shower.
The lounge leads out to a small patio and garden area where you can barbecue on
summer evenings and have your breakfast if you require on summer mornings..
If you enjoy walking? Lymington marina is a short distance and can be accessed
from just outside the cottage which also leads to many local public houses and
restaurants.
•No smoking in all rooms.
•Open all year.
•*Discounts for extended stays.
•Fully Fitted Kitchen.
•Children welcome.
•Sleeps up to 5 people maximum
The Lilies - Contact Us
The Lilies Cottage
Lower Buckland Road
Lymington
Hampshire
Telephone - 01590 610 673
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Self Catering new forest cottages
S/C Ensuite converted milking parlour, Parlour Studio, Hordle SO41 0FG
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Self Catering new forest cottages
Link Place, Contact: Boltons House, Princes Crescent, Lyndhurst SO43 7BS
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Self Catering new forest cottages
Redshanks Self Contained Holiday Annexe, 42 Waterford Lane, Lymington
SO41 3PS
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Self Catering new forest cottages
Lyndhurst new forest cottagess, Contact Boltons House, Princes Crescent,
Lyndhurst SO43 7BS
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Self Catering new forest cottages
Daphne's Chalets, 54 Westwood Park, Bashley Cross Road, New Milton
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Self Catering new forest cottages
Littlemead Self Catering, Littlemead Self Catering, Burley BH24 4ED
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Self Catering new forest cottages
The Farmhouse, High Corner, Linwood BH24 3QY
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Self Catering new forest cottages
Durmast House Holiday Flat, Bisterne Close, Burley BH24 4AZ
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Self Catering new forest cottages
Waterside Retreat, 17 Sir Christopher Court, Hythe SO45 6JR
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Self Catering new forest cottages
Victorian Townhouse, off High Street, Lymington SO41
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Self Catering new forest cottages
Brackenwood, Pound Lane, Burley BH24 4EB
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Self Catering new forest cottages
Eaglesham new forest cottages, Furzey Lodge, Beaulieu SO42 7WB
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Self Catering new forest cottages
Ivy new forest cottages, East Boldre, Beaulieu SO42 7WD
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Self Catering new forest cottages
Mares Tails new forest cottages, Furzey Lane, Beaulieu SO42 7WB
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Self Catering new forest cottages
Old Stables new forest cottages, Myrtle Farm, East Boldre, Beaulieu SO42
7WU
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Self Catering new forest cottages
Close new forest cottages, Battramsley, Boldre, Lymington SO41 8PT
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Self Catering new forest cottages
Fernbrake House, Coxhill, Boldre, Lymington SO41 8PS
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Self Catering new forest cottages
Orchard House, Boldre, Lymington SO41 8ND
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Self Catering new forest cottages
Springfield Wing, Spring Hill, Boldre, Lymington SO41 8NG
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Self Catering new forest cottages
1 Ringwood Terrace, Waters Green, Brockenhurst SO42 7RG
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Self Catering new forest cottages
The Flat, Setley Brake East, Tilebarn Lane, Brockenhurst SO42 7UE
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Self Catering new forest cottages
Gorse new forest cottages, Balmer Lawn Road, Brockenhurst SO42 7TT
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Self Catering new forest cottages
Heywood House, Sway Road, Brockenhurst SO42 7SG
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Self Catering new forest cottages
Waterfront House, 19 Sir Christopher Court, Hythe SO45 6JR
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Self Catering new forest cottages
94 Queen Katherine Road, , Lymington SO41 3RZ
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Self Catering new forest cottages
Bench new forest cottages & Little Bench, Lodge Road, Lymington SO41 8HH
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Self Catering new forest cottages
Bourne House, 23 Westfield Road, Lymington SO41 3PZ
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Self Catering new forest cottages
Corner new forest cottages, , Lymington
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Self Catering new forest cottages
De La Warr House, All Saints Road, Lymington SO41 8FB
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Self Catering new forest cottages
Fir Tree new forest cottages, Lower Buckland Road, Lymington SO41 9DU
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Self Catering new forest cottages
High Bank, Silver Street, Sway SO41 6DG
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Self Catering new forest cottages
Rainbow new forest cottages, 27 Brook Road, Lymington SO41 9PX
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Self Catering new forest cottages
Wheatley new forest cottages, Centre Lane, Everton, Lymington SO41 0JP
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Self Catering new forest cottages
Acorn new forest cottages, 13 Clarence Road, Lyndhurst SO43 7AL
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Self Catering new forest cottages
The new forest cottages, The Old Stables, Pikes Hill, Lyndhurst SO43 7AY
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Self Catering new forest cottages
The new forest cottages, The Penny Farthing Hotel, Romsey Road,
Lyndhurst SO43 7AA
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Self Catering new forest cottages
Holiday Flat, 95B High Street, Lyndhurst SO43 7BH
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Self Catering new forest cottages
Holly new forest cottages, Southampton Road, Lyndhurst SO43 7BU
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Self Catering new forest cottages
Yorke new forest cottages, 9 Pemberton Road, Lyndhurst SO43 7AN
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Self Catering new forest cottages
10 Newlands Manor, Everton, Lymington SO41 0JH
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Self Catering new forest cottages
Forest Farm, Barnes Lane, Milford-on-Sea SO41 0RR
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Self Catering new forest cottages
Gothic new forest cottages, 9 Newlands Manor, Everton, Lymington SO41
0JH
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Self Catering new forest cottages
Harmony, 53A Knowland Drive, Milford-on-Sea SO41 0RH
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Self Catering new forest cottages
The Old Bakery, Lymington Road, Milford-on-Sea SO41 0QR
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Self Catering new forest cottages
Pine View new forest cottages, 6 Windmill Close, Milford-on-Sea SO41 0XS
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Self Catering new forest cottages
Windmill new forest cottages, 22 Windmill Close, Milford-on-Sea SO41 0SX
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Self Catering new forest cottages
The Granary, Woodcutters, St Johns Road, Bashley, New Milton BH25 5SD
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Self Catering new forest cottages
Beechwood Cottages, , Ringwood
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Self Catering new forest cottages
Crofton, Mockbeggar Lane, Ibsley, Ringwood BH24 3PR
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Self Catering new forest cottages
Heather new forest cottages, 83C Southampton Road, Ringwood BH24 1HR
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Self Catering new forest cottages
Karelia Holidays, The Studio, Ashley, Ringwood BH24 2EE
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Self Catering new forest cottages
Hackney Park, Mount Pleasant, Sway SO41 8LS
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Self Catering new forest cottages
Purlins, 159 Woodlands Road, Woodlands SO40 7GL
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Self Catering new forest cottages
Shorefield Country Park, Shorefield Holidays Ltd., Shorefield Road,
Milford-on-Sea SO41 0LH
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Self Catering new forest cottages
Downton Holiday Park, Shorefield Road, Milford-on-Sea SO41 0LH
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Self Catering new forest cottages
Grooms new forest cottages, Pound Lane, Burley BH24 4ED
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Self Catering new forest cottages
Stable new forest cottages, Burbush House, Pound Lane, Burley BH24 4ED
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Self Catering new forest cottages
Avon Vale SC, Lower Densome Wood, Woodgreen SP6 2BE
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Self Catering new forest cottages
Harts Lodge SC, 242, Everton Road, Everton, Lymington SO41 0HE
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Self Catering new forest cottages
Chapel Lane new forest cottages, , Fritham SO43 7HL
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Self Catering new forest cottages
Yew Tree new forest cottages, Bank, Lyndhurst SO43 7FD
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Self Catering new forest cottages
Rose new forest cottages SC, , Lymington
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Self Catering new forest cottages
Furze Tops, Blackfield, Beaulieu
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Self Catering new forest cottages
Glengariff, Glebe Lane, Landford
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Self Catering new forest cottages
Highbank new forest cottages, Homefield, Silver Street, Sway SO41 6DG
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Self Catering new forest cottages
October new forest cottages, 2 Yeovilton Close, Everton, Lymington SO41
0JS
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Self Catering new forest cottages
Saltmarsh, , Milford-on-Sea
