In the Victorian village of Brockenhurst, nestled in the heart of the New Forest National Park, this charming 17th century residence now offers 5-star guest accommodation.
Cottage Lodge is a friendly, family-run property offering 12 clean, comfortable hotel-style bedrooms. All of the rooms have en suite facilities with a bath or a shower. The standard rooms are the equivalent of a 2-star hotel room and the superior rooms are the equivalent of 3-star hotel accommodation. All rooms have tea/coffee making facilities, TVs and hairdryers. Irons are available on request.
Parts of the building date back to 1650 and still feature beautiful period features, such as original wooden beams. The lodge’s rich history mean it has a wealth of character and original charm. Taller guests will have to duck in places! Every room is individual and unique. Some are modern, while others have a traditional feel.
The Snug Bar and the breakfast room still boasts original timbers.
A delicious full English breakfast is available from 08:15 to 10:00 and features locally sourced produce.
The village of Brockenhurst has 3 pubs, 7 restaurants, a train station, a petrol station and various shops. The lodge is just 4 minutes’ walk from open forest, but if you prefer to explore on horseback or by bike, horse riding and bicycle hire are available in the village.
Cottage Lodge is a quirky, family run guest house that was awarded Most Sustainable Tourism Business in England 2008 and was a finalist in the Best Bed and Breakfast in South East awards.
Hotel information
In November 2008 Cottage Lodge was a finalist for 3 awards:
- Best Bed and Breakfast in the South East (Tourism South East).
- Outstanding Service (Brilliance in Business).
- Most Responsible Small Accommodation Provider in the World (The Telegraph newspaper).
A hotel until 2006, Cottage Lodge is now the best B&B in the New Forest (The Guardian newspaper, 2007).
Cottage Lodge is based in the thriving New Forest village of Brockenhurst, so you may experience a little noise. However, this does mean you are within just a few minutes’ walk of all of the town’s amenities.
Brockenhurst is one of 3 New Forest villages where the ponies, cattle, donkeys and even pigs can wander freely around the village. They can sometimes be seen on the little green opposite Cottage Lodge.
Room information
All of the rooms at the Cottage Lodge are en suite but not all of them have both bath and shower. Please mention if you have a preference and want either a bath or shower, the Lodge will do their best to help if possible.
All rooms have TV with either video or DVD player. There is a film library in the dining room.
Food & beverage
A locally sourced New Forest breakfast is served from 08:15 to 10:00, at an additional cost.
Area information
In the surroundings you will find 2 eateries, shops, village railway station, horse riding, bike hire and, of course, the open forest.
Travel information
By Train:
A 5-minute walk from the railway station. Head out to the road from the station. Head towards Forester's pub and take the road on your left, just before you get to the pub (Brookley Road). After 500 yards you will come to Lloyds Bank. Turn left. Cottage Lodge is 100 yards on the right.
Important information
Check-in:
Please note your expected arrival time in the guest comments when making your reservation. Reception is open from 08:00 to 20:30. You can check in at any time between these hours. If you check in after 20:30, Cottage Lodge will add additional costs to your bill.
Noise:
Please note that due to its location, you may experience a little village noise.
General
Parking, Pets Allowed, Bar, Non-Smoking Rooms, Free Parking, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking
Services
Internet Services, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included
