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2 Rooms
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2 Dogs
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Ground floor
Living
4 Star
Forester's Cottage, detached, two bedrooms each with en-suite and delightful country charm.
Spring Offers: Weekends or 4 nights Mon - Fri - £450 until 20 March. From 23 March £465.
03 April Easter Weekend £540 or Easter 4 nights 06 April £540 or Easter week £860. All utilities and Broadband included.
No booking fees, vat or security deposit. Have a change of scenery, you will be welcome.
This delightful detached 4 Star Annually Assessed Visit England property is located within the owners own grounds and offers excellent self catering holiday accommodation with two bedrooms each ensuite for four guests plus a cot and high chair can be provided for an infant, children of all ages are welcome. Forester’s is equally ideal for a couple - a discount is offered to a couple if only using one of the bedrooms. Pets are also welcome by arrangement. Safe Direct Booking - no booking fees, vat or security deposit. Electric Vehicles may be charged using the owners EV charger by arrangement. Cosy gas central heating, all utilities, broadband, quality linens and towels included in all bookings.
Without stairs, Forester's has level accommodation which is exceptionally well maintained and fully equipped to ensure you have an enjoyable and memorable holiday or short break. 100% awarded for Cleanliness by Visit England. Open plan living / dining / kitchen. Smart TV and central heating throughout offer a very comfortable environment whatever the time of year. Forester’s is open all year round.
Surrounded by trees, fields and hedgerows, this lovely area has plenty of wildlife, excellent off road walks, cycling trails and horse riding. It is located on the New Forest / East Dorset border, allowing guests to enjoy the best of these two popular areas. Within an easy walk which is mostly off road, Moors Valley Country Park can be accessed walking, cycling or riding, with Ringwood Forest tracks for all abilities, lakes, a tree top trail, cycle hire, steam railway and lots more. The vibrant New Forest market town of Ringwood is just 4 miles east. The stunning scenery of the Cranborne Chase is only four miles west and for those wanting a day at the beach or water sports, Southborne, Bournemouth and Boscombe are only 10 miles away. The beautiful Hengistbury Head and Mudeford Sands with nature trails, cliff walks and land-train are about 8 miles. The Dorset Jurassic Coast is easily explored at Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door and Kimmeridge Bay, great for fossil hunting, which can often be found at low tide. The famous fossilised giant sea monster can be seen in the Etches Museum at Kimmeridge.
Our location with forest, coast and countryside offers events and special sites for all interests, as well as a huge variety of bistros, pubs, restaurants, markets, museums, and attractions. Have the best getaway with a huge variety of pursuits to experience. It's all waiting for you with a 2026 weekend, short break or holiday. Forester's Cottage location has activities for all.
Owner details:
Jean Baylis joined Independent Cottages in June 2009
Accommodation is all on ground level and comprises:
Outside: Forester's Cottage is located within the owners private grounds. The cottage has a fenced and gated garden with a lawn, colourful planted borders with shrubs and trees. The furnished patio, complete with barbecue, is a lovely sun spot ideal for relaxing after a day exploring and for alfresco dining long into a summer's evening. Within the garden is a new Games Room with table tennis and a football game solely for the use of residential visitors to the cottage. Immediately next to the cottage are two car parking spaces for visitors with level access into the garden without steps. The owner's EV Charger can be used for electric vehicles by arrangement.
Additional information: Gas central heating, all utilities and broadband, towels and bed linen are included within the price. Beds are made up ready for arrival with fresh quality linen and seasonally weighted duvets to ensure comfort. For infants, a baby bath, high chair and a generous size travel cot is available (for use with your own nursery bedding). 100% cleanliness awarded by annual assessment Visit England. We have Year Round Seasonal Offers. Please click on our website link and contact Jean, the owner on site, with your preferred dates, all enquiries are welcomed. Book direct and safely, no booking fees, vat or security deposit.
Star Rating: 4 Star
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Fri, 20th Feb 2026 - Thu, 19th Mar 2026 Changeover: Any Day, Min Nights: 2 Short break prices:
2 nights: £460 | 3 nights: £460 | 4 nights: £460 Additional Notes:
2 nights are weekends from 3pm Friday to late departure Sunday.
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Fri, 20th Mar 2026 - Thu, 26th Mar 2026 Changeover: Any Day, Min Nights: 3 Short break prices:
3 nights: £480 | 4 nights: £480 |
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3 Nights |
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Fri, 27th Mar 2026 - Thu, 2nd Apr 2026 Changeover: Any Day, Min Nights: 3 Short break prices:
3 nights: £500 | 4 nights: £500 |
7 Nights |
3 Nights |
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Fri, 3rd Apr 2026 - Thu, 9th Apr 2026 Changeover: Any Day, Min Nights: 3 Short break prices:
3 nights: £550 | 4 nights: £550 |
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3 Nights |
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Fri, 10th Apr 2026 - Thu, 30th Apr 2026 Changeover: Any Day, Min Nights: 3 Short break prices:
3 nights: £500 | 4 nights: £500 |
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3 Nights |
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Fri, 1st May 2026 - Thu, 21st May 2026 Changeover: Any Day, Min Nights: 3 Short break prices:
3 nights: £550 | 4 nights: £550 |
7 Nights |
3 Nights |
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Fri, 22nd May 2026 - Thu, 4th Jun 2026 Changeover: Any Day, Min Nights: 3 Short break prices:
3 nights: £575 | 4 nights: £575 |
7 Nights |
3 Nights |
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W/end/4 nights Mon-Fri £450 until 20 March. Easter W/end 03 April £540 / 4 nights 06 April £540 / Easter Week £860. Sleeps 4 + infant. Discount offered to a couple /2 guests using one bedroom. Includes all utilities, broadband, quality linens, towels etc. Walking/cycling route to Moors Valley Country Park activities. New Forest National Park, choice of beaches, sports, fossil hunting. 4 Stars Visit England. Book safely, directly. No booking fees or vat. Enquiries welcome.
| Mon, 9 Mar 2026 for 4 nights, £450 Save £10. Sleeps 4 + infant. Includes cosy gas central heating, all utilities, broadband, quality bed linens and towels. No booking fees, vat or security deposit. |
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| Fri, 13 Mar 2026 for 3 nights, £450 Save £10. Weekend Fri to Sunday evening or Monday morning. Sleeps 4 + infant. Includes all utilities, broadband, quality linens, towels etc. No booking fees, vat or security deposit. |
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| Mon, 16 Mar 2026 for 4 nights, £450 Save £10. Sleeps 4 + infant. Includes cosy gas central heating, all utilities, broadband, quality bed linens and towels. No booking fees, vat or security deposit. |
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| Mon, 23 Mar 2026 for 4 nights, £465 Save £15. Sleeps 4 + infant. Includes cosy gas central heating, all utilities, broadband, quality bed linens and towels. No booking fees, vat or security deposit. |
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| Fri, 3 Apr 2026 for 3 nights, £540 Save £10. Easter Weekend £540. Or the week at £860. Sleeps 4 + infant. Includes all utilities, broadband, quality linens, towels etc. No booking fees, vat or security deposit. |
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| Mon, 6 Apr 2026 for 4 nights, £540 Save £10. Sleeps 4 + infant. Includes cosy gas central heating, all utilities, broadband, quality bed linens and towels. No booking fees, vat or security deposit. |
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