Cottage Lodge Hotel

So so so lovely! We recently stayed at The Cottage Lodge hotel for a night to celebrate my birthday and our wedding anniversary. The welcome we received was so friendly and warm, and having a parking space labelled with your name was a nice touch! The hotel itself is so cozy, lovely tray of complimentary tea and cake on area and a warm welcome from a very nice lady. The hotel location is perfect to explore the new forest, we bought along our bikes and cycles under 5 minutes until we were emerged in a huge amount of green space, donkeys and horses! Really nice local pubs a short walk / cycle away. The room was really clean, bed so comfy and the hotel quiet which enabled us a lie in, in the morning. Lush breakfast and coffee! 5 out of 5 for everything, thank you so much x

Had a wonderful two night stay at Cottage Lodge Hotel. A big plus was the reserved parking in front of the hotel which takes away any anxiety about being able to park, and knowing you still have your space after a day out. The bed was comfortable and the room had a very good shower and bath. Shampoo & conditioner and liquid soap included in easy to use containers. Internet connection was very good. Our room had an open wardrobe with enough space for a short stay. The room also had a safe at just above eye level and not tucked away at the bottom of a wardrobe like some. The room was spotless. Women might like it if there was an extra mirror by the desk. Even just a portable one. No scenic view but nice big windows and plenty of daylight. A fan and extra heater are in the room if needed. The fan was whisper quiet. Location was good being a short walk from the train station and with regular busses including an open top tour bus outside the hotel. A bike hire shop was close by. A few restaurants and pubs close by including White Plains a small independent restaurant within the hotel. There is no bar in the hotel, but does have a small seating area where you can buy a selection of bottled drinks from the honesty bar. You list what you have and this is added to your bill. Some canned spirits would be a nice addition. Breakfast had a good selection, although eggs were poached in vinegar which I don’t like. The cooked breakfast is quite small, but you have a good selection of pastries and fruit, which you order the night before. The famous hosts were not there but the welcoming and friendly manager made up for it. This is somewhere I will definitely stay again when visiting the New Forest.

From tea and cake on arrival, to brilliant breakfast, I just can't fault the Cottage Lodge Hotel. With a super cosy room, I had one of the best nights sleep in a very long time! I love that you need to book your slot for Breakfast - it means everythings cooked to order and the dining room isn't crowded. Lots of locally sourced and eco friendly herbal teas, plus soaps and shampoos from local forest based suppliers. Thank you to the staff for making my two night stay just perfect.

From booking to arrival the communication from the hotel was excellent for our 2 night stay which was principally to visit Beaulieu motor museum. We booked The Burley room on the ground floor facing the back of the hotel. Tea and cake upon arrival was much appreciated after a three hour drive. The facilities provided included extra touches such as an electric radiator if top up heat was needed in our room. Tea and coffee in our room topped up daily. Toiletries and towels were good quality and the bed was very comfortable. Breakfast was fantastic with plenty of choices and our hosts and the staff at the hotel were very friendly and helpful in recommending where to eat. We would certainly not hesitate to book here again if we were in the area.

Our second time at this beautiful hotel. We stayed in their Rhinefield room which was gorgeous and so comfortable. The hotel is located in a great position close to many walks in the forest. Every member of the Cottage Lodge Team genuinely cares, doing all they can to ensure you have the best stay. Breakfast is delicious and plentiful, using local produce. Would wholeheartedly recommend and already planning our return trip.

Lovely accommodation, with beautiful use of local timbers for furniture, and a great ethic for sourcing many food items from local businesses. The room was really comfortable, the food great (we had just breakfast x 2 as the restaurant closes Sunday/Monday). The staff were really friendly and helpful. Great location from which to explore the New Forest.