Forest Drove Cottage New Forest Thatched Cottage

Forest Drove Cottage is a charming picturesque thatched cottage, located in the New Forest National Park in a quiet peaceful location on the edge of Hangersley Common, yet still within an easy walk of two pubs and local shops. It has 6 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms in the New Forest. Sleeps 12. There is a delightful bright and airy extension to the kitchen and dining area which looks out onto the rear garden which includes a decking area with seating; BBQ; Play frame; trampoline and there is a permanent luxury hot tub available for £325 for a short break and £400 for a 7 night break. At the front garden laid to lawn is a garden games room offering darts and a multi games table with pool, air hockey and table tennis. During January - March 2025, there will be scaffolding at the property due to it being re-thatched

Forest Drove dining area is a great space with lots of light coming from the skylight and glazed extension with a lovely large table with seating for 12 guests, With scenic views across the well established garden from patio doors to the verandah, gas stove and underfloor heating, this room is a wonderful place for entertaining with family and friends.

The spacious kitchen has a built in double oven and microwave and a full size hob. A dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. A full range of cupboards stocked with glasses and crockery.

The old world charm of the lounge with feature beams, lattice windows and an inglenook fireplace with a wood burner is just the place to relax. It has a large TV and sky TQ package along with a DVD player, There is a downstairs cloakroom just off the lounge and utility room. Forest Drove Cottage has 2 bedrooms downstairs, one bunk bedroom and one double bedroom which has disabled access and a wet room suitable for the less mobile.

On the first floor there is a family bathroom with a shower and corner bath, and another bathroom with a large shower.
Off the hallway there are 4 bedrooms, 1 king which can be a twin, 2 doubles and a further twin. Tv's are in each bedroom apart from the single downstairs and the first floor twin. There is the possibility of also having additional sleeping accommodation by hiring our 1979 VW Camper ‘Jessica’ which can sleep up to 2 adults and 2 small children in bunks within the elevated roof (only available in the warmer months) for 15% of the rental. EV charging is available please enquire for details.

Dogs are welcome at an extra £40 per dog. First basket of logs free then £7.50 a bag thereafter.

There are some lovely walks directly from the cottage, buses are frequent near the shops and can take to you most bigger towns. Bournemouth beach is only a 20 min drive away, Salisbury is a 30 minute drive.

Pets - allowed


By Car

A. Follow the A338 towards Ringwood,
B: Coming from the A31 from the Southampton direction: you will need to leave at the main Ringwood turning.
C: Coming along the A31 from the Bournemouth or Ferndown direction you will need to exit where it says Fordingbridge/Ringwood

Full instructions given when final balance received

By Train
Nearest Train station Christchurch 10 miles

By Bus/Coach
Coach stops at Ringwood then 1.5 miles to property

We can arrange a taxi to pick you up from Salisbury train station if arranged in advance.