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Forest Drove Cottage New Forest Thatched Cottage

Family-friendly cottage in Ringwood with a hot tub

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Outdoor spa tub
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Interior
Exterior
Dining

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 112056 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Ringwood, ENG
  • Place, New Forest National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Liberty's Owl Raptor and Reptile Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Southampton Cruise Terminal
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Ringwood

Within a short walk of New Forest National Park, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Liberty's Owl Raptor and Reptile Centre. The cottage includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.

What's nearby

  • New Forest National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Liberty's Owl Raptor and Reptile Centre - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World - 18 min drive - 15.8 miles
  • Southampton Cruise Terminal - 28 min drive - 23.3 miles
  • Poole Harbour - 28 min drive - 19.4 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

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 New Forest Thatched 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 with full length beds 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) at £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.

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.

Important Information
£250 Refunable Damage Deposit
£40 cleaning fee

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.
The cottage is heated and features a kitchen, 3.5 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 6 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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 indicated 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Idyllic New Forest 6 bedroom Thatched Cottage
2633047

Frequently asked questions

What can I see within easy reach of this cottage?

This cottage is located in Ringwood within a short 12-minute walk of New Forest National Park. You'll also find Moors Valley Country Park and Liberty's Owl Raptor and Reptile Centre within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this cottage?

Yes, there is electric car charging available.

Is this cottage next to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, this cottage doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

Is Forest Drove Cottage New Forest Thatched Cottage a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this cottage will appreciate amenities like a fireplace and a kitchen as well as a garden.

Does Forest Drove Cottage New Forest Thatched Cottage have a hot tub?

Yes, this cottage has a spa tub.

Does this cottage provide breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.

Does this cottage have connecting rooms?

No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.), which is 10 mi away (16 minutes by car). Another top airport is Southampton (SOU), which is located 21 mi away (26-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Forest Drove Cottage New Forest Thatched Cottage?

Yes, every accommodation at Forest Drove Cottage New Forest Thatched Cottage comes with a balcony.

Reviews

Forest Drove Cottage New Forest Thatched Cottage Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jane F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Sally H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Pauline B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

6/10 Okay

Vi P., Pinner

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

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Max J.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Patrick L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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