Beautiful property, exceptional staff, and great location. From check in to check out It was fantastic. We have a Alsatian type dog who comes away with us, and can safely say this is the most pooch friendly place we have stayed at in the new forest (we’ve stayed at a few), without cutting back on any of the luxuries that some dog friendly places provide. We had a lovely big room, which allowed us to pop our dog bed on the floor and still have plenty of room to get round and dressed. There was a very lovely welcome gift for our pawed pal which was a lovely touch ☺️ We didn’t manage to have breakfast but we had a lovely dinner in the bar area which was very much enjoyed!

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Hotel was perfectly located for my Son and I to do a long walk in the New Forest - Lyndhurst to Brockenhurst and back. It is obvious the hotel needs a little bit of TLC but that shouldn't take away from the friendliness and attentiveness of the staff. We had a friendly welcome and staff were courteous thought-out. Our bedroom was comfortable.

I can't speak to the state of the other rooms but the our room could have done with a lick of paint and a general update. This was also obvious with the swimming pool and a few other areas. The basement room with TV and games could be a great space if given some attention.

Easy to find hotel set back from main road into Lyndhurst and only a few hundred metres from the High Street. Easy parking, very pleasant hotel reception and layout. All staff without exception were remarkably helpful and friendly. Rooms were very comfortable and bed too. Super heated indoor pool and facilities. Dog walks in all directions and Waterloo Arms pub just a stone's throw along the road as another destination to explore on the doorstep. Excellent value for money all round.

All the staff at the hotel were super friendly and really helpful. Our room was very clean, a good size and had the most amazingly comfortable beds and pillows. Breakfast was great with lots of help yourself cereal, yogurt, toast and pastries plus a full menu if you wanted a hot breakfast, i.e. porridge, Full English, pancakes etc. The pool was amazing, super clean, really warm and a great size and there is a 'cellar' in the basement which has board games, sofas and a large TV. The location of the hotel couldn't be more perfect, a few minutes walk into the high street that has every restaurant, pub and shop you could wish for, as well as a Ferrari garage (much to my son's delight!). I can't recommend this hotel enough.

The only tiny niggle I have is that the water pressure in the shower in our room was really poor.

The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful, the room was very comfortable and had everything you need and more, including the nice Christmas / New Year welcome of a card and chocolates in the room - a lovely touch. The provision of a cosy, comfy quiet room to relax is also excellent. The breakfast food and staff were absolutely brilliant.

The bar was very welcoming but some comfy seating rather than just tables would have seen us spend time in there for a drink... it's the only thing I can think needs improving.

When you first arrive, the garden and car park are well maintained, the hotel itself is a lovely building and I loved the decor! I thoroughly enjoyed the cellar, which was a lovely place to go with comfortable sofas and tables, and you could help yourself to games, books and a big screen tv. The staff we encountered were sensational! And they really did make out experience. We were greeted by the lovely Michelle, and spent a lot of the time over the weekend we stayed talking to her, and her and Simone really did make our stay! They were so friendly and Michelle had clear knowledge about the area. She took the time to get to know us and give us advice on places to visit.

My only issue (and it is my only one) is the room we stayed in wasn’t the best cleaned. The tiles in the bathroom, including the ceiling were mouldy. And the door right by the wall had tea stains splashed up the wall.

Spent a perfect couple of nights with a friend at the Forest Lodge over the Bank Holiday weekend. Hotel ideally located, short walk into Lyndhurst. We had a good twin room at the front overlooking the common with horses grazing. Beds were extremely comfortable and shower was powerful. Great to have the pool. Staff were amazing. So friendly..particularly the reception staff...who couldn't have been more helpful. Just one thing I would say bathroom accessories and tea tray items were lacking.

Great experience from start to finish.. lovely room with everything you need..soft bed and pillows...great drinks facilities..fresh water daily.. fantastic breakfast... lovely swimming pool..a cellar room to chill or read or play board games...great parking... location was ideal ..six minutes to the center of Lyndhurst..a great pub a few hundred yards away..super friendly and helpful staff...will definitely stay again

Nothing to complain about at all

Location is really superb, just far enough from the village centre to make the most of the peace & quiet but close enough to walk in for shops/pubs etc. good parking.

If I had to be picky, then the shower is a bit lame by today’s standards, a trickle of water, but we managed! Due to inconsiderate guests the soft door closures could do with being tightened up as most evenings/mornings you heard slamming bedroom doors 🤯. Certainly the latter is not the hotels fault though.

The location away from traffic was excellent. The right side of Lyndhurst for easy access. . An attractive building. Staff were pleasant and helpful. Breakfasts were nice. 2 restaraunt supervisors particularly pleasant and professional. As was receptionist. We loved the public sitting room. Although an old building I was glad of easy to use modern windows. We love the New Forest and Lyndhurst

I was disappointed in the room. small and dark. Bathroom was a good size. I didn't get on with the shower so only used it once. Too much hassle. I think the fact my husband wasn't well whilst we were at the hotel coloured our stay. We thought the teas coffees etc in the room were not very generous. .