4
2 Rooms
3 (peak)
2 (off peak)
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Yes
Yes
2 Dogs
2
Ground floor
Living
4 Star
Forester's Cottage, detached, two bedrooms each with en-suite and delightful country charm. Our latest offers:
Weekend 24 April £480 / Bank Holiday Weekend 01 May £540 / 4 nights 04 May £540 /
4 nights 01 June £560 / June weeks £890. 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 is a lovely space 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, 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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Fri, 5th Jun 2026 - Thu, 25th Jun 2026 Changeover: Any Day, Min Nights: 3 Short break prices:
3 nights: £600 | 4 nights: £600 |
7 Nights |
3 Nights |
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Fri, 26th Jun 2026 - Thu, 16th Jul 2026 Changeover: Any Day, Min Nights: 3 Short break prices:
3 nights: £680 | 4 nights: £680 |
7 Nights |
3 Nights |
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Fri, 17th Jul 2026 - Thu, 30th Jul 2026 Changeover: Friday, Min Nights: 7 |
7 Nights |
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Fri, 31st Jul 2026 - Thu, 27th Aug 2026 Changeover: Friday, Min Nights: 7 |
7 Nights |
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W/kend 24/04 £480 / Bank Hol. Wk/end 01 May £540 / 04 May 4 nights £540 / 01 June 4 nights £560 / June weeks £890. Sleeps 4 + infant. Discount offered to 2 guests in one bedroom. Includes all utilities, broadband, quality linens, towels etc. Garden, Games Room. Walking/cycling route to Moors Valley Country Park. New Forest National Park, choice of beaches, sports, fossil hunting. 4 Stars Visit England. Book direct, safely. No booking fees or vat. Enquiries welcome.
| Fri, 24 Apr 2026 for 3 nights, £480 Save £20. 3 nights to Monday morning/2 nights to Sunday evening. Includes all utilities, broadband, beds made with quality linens, towels etc. No booking fees, vat or security deposit. |
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| Fri, 1 May 2026 for 3 nights, £540 Save £10. 3 nights Bank Holiday weekend. / Week £840. Sleeps 4. Further discount to a couple. Includes all utilities, broadband, quality linens, towels etc. No booking fees, vat or security deposit. |
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| Mon, 4 May 2026 for 4 nights, £540 Save £10. Includes all utilities, broadband, beds made with quality linens, towels etc. Sleeps 4. Further discount offered to a couple. No booking fees, vat or security deposit. |
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| Mon, 1 Jun 2026 for 4 nights, £560 Save £15. Includes all utilities, broadband, beds made with quality linens, towels etc. Sleeps 4. Further discount offered to a couple. No booking fees, vat or security deposit. |
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| Fri, 5 Jun 2026 for 7 nights, £890 Save £20. 4 nights from Monday 08 June £580. If you require other dates, please enquire. Includes all utilities, broadband, beds made with quality linens, towels etc. Sleeps 4. No booking fees, vat or security |
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| Fri, 12 Jun 2026 for 7 nights, £890 Save £20. 4 nights from Monday 15 June £580. If you require other dates, please enquire. Includes all utilities, broadband, beds made with quality linens, towels etc. Sleeps 4. No booking fees, vat or security |
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| Fri, 19 Jun 2026 for 7 nights, £890 Save £20. 4 nights from Monday 22 June £580. If you require other dates, please enquire. Includes all utilities, broadband, beds made with quality linens, towels etc. Sleeps 4. No booking fees, vat or security |
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