New Forest is located in southern England. Part of this area is the New Forest National Park where visitors can enjoy the forest trails, heathland, and wild ponies. New Forest Wildlife Park is home to wolves, otters, and owls and is a pleasant visit. Enjoy a stroll in Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway, which is fun for the whole family. The kids can enjoy a ride on the train, while parents will appreciate the colorful azaleas, rhododendrons, and exotic trees in the park. In the southeast of New Forest, motor enthusiasts will enjoy a visit to the National Motor Museum, with its displays of vintage motorbikes and F1 racing cars. Planning a visit to this rare and magical place soon? For comfy accommodation, continue reading to discover the top Airbnb vacation rentals in New Forest, Hampshire, England.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 07, 2024.
1. Bluebell Cottage (from USD 202)
Located in Lyndhurst, this two-bedroom cottage is only a stroll away from New Forest National Park where you will find the famous ponies. Best suited for four guests and their pets, the English cottage comes furnished with comfy beds and cozy linen that ensure a good night’s rest.
The Buchanan sofa makes for a nice spot for lounging when you are staying in. You can curl up here by the comforting embers of the fireplace with your favorite book and a cup of tea.
The kitchen of the house is refreshing and has almost everything that you might need to rustle up a hearty meal. A flavorful dinner can then be savored by the family sitting together at the dining table. If you are, however, not in the mood for cooking, you can head to the nearby Anissa’s Thai Kitchen for a great Thai lunch.
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comfortable great amenities like a home from homea warm and comfortable cottage with everything that you needCleanliness:
clean cosy and comfortableit’s spotlessly clean and has everything you’d needbeautiful cottage - clean cosy and well equippedwe loved bluebell cottage so cosy clean beds were extremely comfortable everything spotless incredible location i could go onthe cottage is beautifully decorated and sparkling cleanHost:
hosts were very responsive and helpfulexcellent hosts we would thoroughly recommendbeautiful property and excellent hostsangela was a great host friendly and everything has been thought ofand easy hosts to communicate withRead more reviewsLocation:
perfect location to explore the new forestlocation excellent walking distance to everything but the beautiful garden was quiet apart from the birdsonggreat place and a brilliant locationgreat location as only a walk into lyndhurst townthis was a great place in the perfect location
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2. The Loft (from USD 95)
This comfy house for four is situated in the village of Emery Down in New Forest National Park. The spacious interiors are bathed in sunlight during the day and feature bright and well-ventilated rooms furnished with aesthetic decor and modern amenities. New parents will find a cot and high chair parked inside for infants and toddlers.
Guests can have a fun night of watching movies on the high-definition TV that can stream Netflix cinema. Out in the backyard, you get to roast yummy barbeques on the grill and have the picnic kickstarted with a lot of socializing and entertaining.
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the sofa bed was also very comfortablebeautiful setting; modern well-equipped loft conversion with very comfortable beds and chairswe had a relaxing break in the loft lovely views comfy bed lovely showerthe loft is equipped to a very high standard and is very comfortablecomfy bed and the view from the bed while drinking tea is very peacefulCleanliness:
spotlessly clean and comfyspotlessly clean and some nice welcome giftsit is exceptionally clean peaceful and lightthe place was spotlessly clean and had everything we neededit was clean cosy and comfortableHost:
hosts very responsive and welcomingsuper place and great hostssian greeted us when we arrived and is a lovely caring hostsian is absolutely lovely and could not have been more helpful and attentiveeverything we needed was provided and sian was a very friendly and helpful hostRead more reviewsLocation:
a lovely flat in a great locationgreat place to stay perfect locationgreat location with lots of lovely places to visit close byperfect location for walking and cycling around the new forestthe location was great for what we wanted which was walking and cycling
3. Caister Cottage Barn (from USD 140)
Located in Allum Green, Caister Cottage is set on the grounds of a private home. The Airbnb for couples in New Forest is a converted barn with a spacious mezzanine. There is parking for two cars on the property. The living room has comfortable seating and a flat-screen TV. There is underfloor heating for the cooler months. In the living area, a kitchenette offers a hob, microwave oven, fridge, and coffee machine. There is a double bed that sleeps two guests and a bathroom with a walk-in shower. Two mountain bikes are available on request and free Wi-Fi is provided. A breakfast basket is provided on arrival.
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tv sky and underfloor heating which was very welcome use of wellies if needed bikes and torchesthe cottage itself is really well set up with everything we needed even including supplies for breakfastvery comfy sofa (which converts into a comfy bed) and obviously the cute upstairs bedroomthe furnishings are very comfortable but also neat clean and stylishCleanliness:
the barn was very clean comfortable and stylishit is tastefully furnished warm and spotless cleanthe cottage was clean comfortableexceptionally clean place with absolutely everything guests need for a pleasant staythe barn has everything that you need and was very clean and tidyHost:
host is wonderful and thoughtfulliz is a great hostliz and david are such welcoming hosts and provided great directionsliz and david were perfect hosts and made us feel so at homeliz and david were such wonderful hosts who made us feel so welcomeRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is perfectthe location and accommodation is stunning and so centralwalking distance from two fantastic pubsfantastic location with at least one good pub within walking distanceamazing location and a perfect cosy place to stay
4. Bed-and-breakfast rental (from USD 93)
This comfortable room is located in a private farmhouse in the village of Minstead. The bed-and-breakfast rental in New Forest sleeps two, but for larger groups another room is available. The room has a queen-sized bed, TV, and private bathroom. Guests are welcome to enjoy the pretty garden. The property is close to forest walks, cycle paths, and bridleways. A 10-minute walk takes visitors to the local village pub. For those who wish to bring their own horses, stabling is available by prior arrangement. The property offers free parking and Wi-Fi. Breakfast is provided each morning.
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fi does a fabulous breakfastthe breakfasts are delicious and fi and nick were incredibly accommodating with breakfast timings toothe b&b has a beautiful room with wonderful views and wild horses and ponies roaming the street outsidefi does a great breakfast - lovely fruit salad and a top-notch full englisha nice 'tea tray' with tea coffee biscuits grapes and mints was provided in the roomCleanliness:
accommodation was spotless and we fell in love with jess the doga very friendly warm welcome and lovely clean accommodationthe bedroom was clean and the bed was soooo comfortableour own separate bathroom was clean and well appointed with shower and baththe bedroom was clean and comfortable with a very smart bathroom just across the landingHost:
amazing hosts incredibly friendly & warmthey were warm welcoming hosts and made us feel right at home in their country cottagenick is a friendly helpful host and prepares a good breakfastnick was our host this weekend and he ensured we had an easy trip and comfortable staya lovely house nick was a great host and offered us lots of recommendations for places to visitRead more reviewsLocation:
lovely location everything is within walking distancelocation is beautiful and quite centralexcellent location and charming housevery hospitable and great locationwalking distance to a great pub with food
New Forest National Park Tour Guide
Andrew Wheeler
Greetings. My name is Andy, and I am a Blue-badge Tourist Guide, accredited through the Institute of Tourist Guiding in London since c.2014. I live in the New Forest, a national park, famous for its wild ponies, located in Hampshire. The nearest city to me is Southampton. I conduct both walking tours and coach tours in the area known as Wessex, which includes the counties of Hampshire, Isle ... Read more
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5. The Finches vacation rental apartment (from USD 152)
This self-contained apartment is set in a private home in Minstead, right in the heart of New Forest. There is a spacious living area with TV, DVD and Wi-Fi and a fully equipped kitchen. The property is ideal for couples — no children are allowed. The bedroom has a double bed and an en-suite bathroom. Free parking is provided and guests should note that the apartment is accessed via a staircase.
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great cycle map in the folder of the apartment with coloured easy to follow routesthe photos don't do this apartment any justicehighly recommend rosie lea's tea room in brockenhurst best cream tea's in the areawe had a very relaxing and comfortable staygood sized living space and well equipped kitchenCleanliness:
the place itself very clean and well maintainedapartment clean and comfortable with all you needclean well equipped apartment in a quiet settingits clean and well presented with everything you needvery comfortable clean and well equipped apartmentHost:
lovely hosts very helpfulfantastic hosts and helpful throughoutthe hosts were friendly and welcominglindsay and david were very welcoming and lovely hoststhe hosts are friendly and helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
amazing location walks right on your doorstepthe location of this apartment is absolutely perfectfantastic location in the heart of the forestbrilliant location for walking and cyclingexcellent location for exploring the new forest
6. Luxurious cottage (from USD 241)
Acorn Cottage is located in the forest and is a short walk away from Lyndhurst and The Oak Inn. The luxury Airbnb in New Forest, United Kingdom, is ideal for couples and families. There are three bedrooms and two bathrooms upstairs. Downstairs the living area features a TV and free Wi-Fi is available throughout. A fully equipped kitchen has all the necessary utensils and appliances for daily cooking. Free parking is available on the property.
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acorn cottage was very comfortable and fitted all our requirements perfectlybedrooms were good sizes with plenty of cushions and clean bathroomsthe space was comfortable for four adults and two young childrenthe kids toy room was great the garden is huge and feels very rustic and naturalCleanliness:
extremely clean and everything was comfortable and cosythe cottage is very comfy and clean maria came and welcomed us and left us some lovely goodiesthe house is great - really well equipped and cleanthe house is beautiful cosy clean and full of characterpeaceful fun spacious clean warming and everything in betweenHost:
i’m unsure if the staff enjoyed working theremaria is a wonderful host and made us feel very welcome and 'at home'maria was a wonderful hostmaria is an excellent hostgreat host house and holidayRead more reviewsLocation:
close to a nice local puba wonderful house in a beautiful locationan outstanding property in an outstanding locationan absolute magical location with fabulous pub just a short walk awaygreat walks near by and lovely pub at the end of the lane
7. Thatched cottage in the heart of New Forest (from USD 201)
The quaint cottage is located in Swan Green in the heart of the New Forest, within walking distance of pretty Lyndhurst. There are many forest trails in the area perfect for walking and cycling. The Swan Inn Pub is across the road. The house is ideal for couples and families with children and pets are allowed. The cottage was built in the 1600s but has been renovated with modern charm. The living area features cable TV and free Wi-Fi is available throughout. The kitchen is well equipped with everything required for daily cooking. The master bedroom and second bedroom feature king-sized beds, while the third has twin beds. There is one bathroom.
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stunning interior really well equipped with all mod cons including sky tv and wifi etcgood wifi and tv choices for the kidsall rooms in fact have lovely furniturethe cottage is charming comfortable and really well equippeda beautiful oldie worldie cottage with great facilitiesCleanliness:
very clean and tidy with very thoughtful extra toucheseverything was clean and most comfortable it was very well equipped for our young 2-year-old and dog toolovely cottage immaculately clean with all the utensils and house gadgets that you needalso very clean perfect for a stay in the new forest highly recommenda beautiful picture-book cottage with lovely extra touches and very cleanHost:
thank you jude for being a brilliant hostlastly jude is a brilliant hostthe host jude was an absolute babe so helpful and friendlythe host was very friendly and consideratethe owners are super welcoming and friendly thereRead more reviewsLocation:
cute cottage in a great locationideal location in the heart of the new foresteasy walk to the middle of lyndhurstthe location is ideal for visiting all areas of the new forestwe loved it its location was perfect for us
8. Vacation rental bungalow
The Forest Hideaway is a quaint cottage in the heart of Minstead in New Forest with a selection of walking trails available in the surrounding area. The cottage is set in the grounds of a former 18th-century village shop and has its own courtyard. The village church is the resting place of author Arthur Conan Doyle, who wrote Sherlock Holmes. The bungalow features a living area with kitchenette, while a seating area has two armchairs and a TV. The bedroom has a double bed with en-suite shower room. Barbeques can be enjoyed in the private courtyard. The owner supplies milk, coffee, and tea on arrival. Dogs are welcome and parking is provided. Free Wi-Fi is available to guests.
Tip from tour guide
When you visit the New Forest, then visit Minstead Church, not far from Lyndhurst. There you can find the grave of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. He was the author of the Sherlock Holmes stories.
If you look carefully, then you can see a magnifying glass and a tobacco pipe placed on the base of the gravestone.
Lyndhurst, United Kingdom
6.59 km (4.1 mi) from Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig WorldTop guest reviews
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free wifi was a bonus and discount at the village shop / cafe was fabthe property is well maintained and the breakfast ingredients a really thoughtful touchwe were greeted by a lovely welcome basket of breakfast things which was such a thoughtful touchand he also says the breakfast sausages in the cafe are delicious and highly recommended by himquirky cosy good heating ( we visited in april) with very comfortable bedCleanliness:
clean quite and secludedvery clean accommodation with many additional extra touches which was nicethe is a wonderful clean and well equipped bolt holelovely private clean and cosyexcellent location the accommodation is very stylish and clean (and there were even some cookies left for us )Host:
lovely hosts thoughtful inclusionsdidn’t get chance to meet the host however all the info we needed was in the welcome emailpub opposite is friendly with great foodthe host was fantastic and very quick to respond to our requestbut the staff at trusty servant were lovely enough to point us in the right directionRead more reviewsLocation:
good location for the forestgreat location peaceful and relaxingamazing location with a fantastic pub a 20 second walk awaygood location for exploring new forestgreat location for visiting the new forest
9. Family cottage
This quaint cottage is located in the heart of New Forest in a valley with beautiful views and forest walks, while only a 20-minute drive to beaches. The cottage suits young families and couples. There is a bedroom with a king-sized bed and a second bedroom with twin beds and two travel cots are available. The bathroom has a bathtub and shower. In the open-plan living area, there is a well-equipped kitchen with all the necessary appliances for cooking daily meals. The garden has a furnished patio area with barbeque. There is parking for two cars. Cable TV and free Wi-Fi are provided for guests.
7.64 km (4.8 mi) from Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World
10. Cottage in New Forest
This large cottage is nestled right in the heart of New Forest. Fletcher’s Lodge has 13 bedrooms and five bathrooms and is perfect for large groups of adults and children. The cottage is surrounded by a garden and forest cycle paths and walking paths are close by. There’s a large kitchen and dining space where everyone can dine together. TV and free Wi-Fi is provided to guests. Heating is available throughout and there is plenty of parking on the premises.
13.66 km (8.5 mi) from Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World
11. Luxurious shepherd's hut in New Forest
Nestled in the heart of New Forest, this luxurious shepherd’s hut is set in the grounds of The Old Sir Walter Tyrrell House, near Bramshaw. The property is close to the coast. The hut has been fully renovated and features a wood burner and underfloor-heated shower room. The bedroom has a king-sized bed. The living area features comfortable seating but no TV. The kitchen has a gas hob, coffee maker and fridge and all necessary utensils. Tea, sugar and ground coffee are provided. The bathroom has a large rain shower and separate hand-held shower. Free Wi-Fi and parking is provided.
Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom
6.2 km (3.9 mi) from Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World
12. Self-catering studio apartment
The Lavender room is a self-contained studio in the garden of a private home. The studio offers beautiful views of the surrounding woodland. The property is ideal for couples, but families with children aged 12 and under are welcome. The loft space has a ladder and has bunk beds and is suitable for children. However, the property is not suitable for four adults. Breakfast is placed outside the door each morning. No cooking facilities are provided, but there are restaurants close by. TV and Wi-Fi are provided. Sleeping arrangements include a queen-sized bed and there is a bathroom.
Emery Down, England, United Kingdom
8.84 km (5.5 mi) from Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig WorldTop guest reviews
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a beautiful view on the new forest and a yummy breakfast perfectly completed our stayamazing views out into the woods cosy and comfortable room and lovely breakfast providedwell equipped and stylish with comfort and a tasty breakfast includedlavender room "does exactly what it says on the tin" and jacqui is an excellent hosta fantastic spot and gorgeous breakfast includedCleanliness:
very clean and well equippedquiet and cleanthe room was very clean and had everything we neededthe accommodation was above glamping and the facility was very clean and the shower was greatsmall but perfectly formed it is really stylish and beautifully cleanHost:
jacqui was a great hostjacqui was a very friendly hostjacqui was a lovely host and very welcomingour host was lovely and served a superb breakfastour hosts were friendly and very welcomingRead more reviewsLocation:
superb location within the heart of the new forestan ideal location for exploring the forestlocation is very good short distance to paultons lymington and new forest aqua parkperfect location to explore multiple walks and heritage sites in driving distancegreat location with well thought out accommodation
Idyllic getaway to New Forest
This magical place of outstanding beauty is brimming with family-friendly hotels that you can consider for your upcoming holiday with loved ones. However, if you would prefer a homier experience, an Airbnb is your best bet. Enjoy exploring forest trails and all the quaint villages in the area while staying in one of the log cabins or cottages for rent in New Forest, United Kingdom.
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