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The Retreat New Forest

3.5 star property

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi

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The Retreat New Forest A35, Christchurch, England, BH23 7EF
  • Place, New Forest National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Sammy Miller Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Mudeford Quay
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite (First Floor ) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (First Floor )

  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (First floor A) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Double Room, Ensuite (First floor A)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (A) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Double Room, Ensuite (A)

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite, Garden View (First floor) | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Twin Room, Ensuite, Garden View (First floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Super) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Super)

  • Garden view
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Single Room, Ensuite (First floor)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, Ensuite (North Wing First Floor) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Single Room, Ensuite (North Wing First Floor)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Double Room, Ensuite (First Floor C)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (First floor B) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Double Room, Ensuite (First floor B)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (First Floor B) | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Double Room, Ensuite (First Floor B)

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (First floor) | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Basic Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (First floor)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (First floor B) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Double Room, Ensuite (First floor B)

  • Garden view
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (First floor A) | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (First floor A)

  • Garden view
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Single Room, Ensuite (North Wing First Floor C)

Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Single Room, Ensuite (North Wing First Floor C)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Single Room, Ensuite (North Wing B)

Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Single Room, Ensuite (North Wing B)

  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Cottage, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Cottage, Private Bathroom

  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Christchurch

Located in Christchurch, The Retreat New Forest is a 4-minute drive from New Forest National Park and 8 minutes from Mudeford Quay. .This hotel is 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Southbourne Beach and 9 mi (14.5 km) from Bournemouth Beach.

What's nearby

  • New Forest National Park - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Sammy Miller Museum - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Mudeford Quay - 9 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Bournemouth Beach - 18 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • Bournemouth International Centre - 21 min drive - 11.1 miles

Getting around

  • Hinton Admiral Station - 5 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Walkford - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Cat and Fiddle (Harvester) - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Rising Sun - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Amberwood - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Retreat New Forest

The Retreat New Forest offers 15 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology.
Stay in one of 15 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages and facials. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekends from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM on weekends.
The Retreat New Forest has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Weekend cooked-to-order breakfast available 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15 to 25 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 15 to 25 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

The Retreat New Forest Hotel
The Retreat New Forest Christchurch
The Retreat New Forest Hotel Christchurch

The Retreat New Forest Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 175 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 175 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 175 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 175 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely rooms, ours had a lot of space and a seating area. Lovely grounds to take a stroll in. A short distance to lots of our favourite places
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Easy check in.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room, v comfortable beds modern bathrooms nice staff and smart restaurant next door with excellent service and menu
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bedding was dirty the centre of the duvet cover had what looked like a feaces stain which i photographed as the hotel was unmanned.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nuce room good bed lively staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was nice and clean. There was plenty of parking. Breakfast was very expensive so I didn't bother with it and found somewhere else local to get my breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
On arrival the place felt calm and set in a beautiful area, the staff were lovely and very friendly, I cannot fault their service at all. The room was fabulous, everything was clean and the bed was very comfortable with great views of the grounds. The shower was amazing and it was the perfect place for my night away for my birthday. Cannot recommend it enough, wonderful place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

fran

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Food was excellent. Loads of secure parking spaces. My only complaint was that Room 3 didn't have a chest of drawers so that I could unpack. As an aside I was bitten to death by moquitos? on the night before I left {I believe it was a habit of the cleaning staff to leave the windows open a few inches during the day}
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jacob

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The retreat is quite an old building but nice inside. I was unaware of any lift indoors which made climbing stairs difficult for people with mobility challenges.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room and got and upgrade … love staying here
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay here. It was very peaceful, the room was lovely and staff were good. Ate at the restaurant which was delicious and nice staff. Had a massage which was brilliant. The brewery was fantastic, definitely a highlight and only a couple minutes walk away. From other reviews, there were some cobwebs on the outside of the window but that really didn’t bother us. Overall, lovely place to stay. Nice and quiet!
Room 3
The brewery
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with family
Lovely and charming place. Receptionist was great and most welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Noisy but nice

Very comfortable and clean room. Unfortunately single glazed windows by a busy road (24hrs a day) means you need to use the provided earplugs. There is tea and coffee in the room but for refreshments etc you need to go to the nice but pricey pub restaurant next door. Just for a touring place is in a good position. No plug in bathroom sink and the main front door code got changed on day 2 and we were not told. Is not as nice as looks in the photos but if could get a room at the back would go back as is in a nice position for touring New forest and surrounding area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great Dog Friendly Hotel.

This has to be the best hotel I have stayed in for dog walking. It has a restaurant next door that serves excellent food sourced locally. A bit more expensive than a pub chain but well worth it. The same with the breakfast which was excellent. And the bonus is we could eat in the dog friendly area with our dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Carlyne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Superb room BUT didn’t sleep for traffic noise

Superb hotel room, exceptionally clean and quite spacious for a single. Comfortable but quite soft bed, great bedding. Good bathroom with walk-in shower, no bath however I always shower, and great towels. Large TV, full length mirror, plenty of tea & coffee. HOWEVER UNABLE TO SLEEP ALL 3 NIGHTS THROUGH TRAFFIC NOISE. THIS WAS WEARING PROVIDED EARPLUGS. I appreciate it is a listed building however coming from Stratford on Avon we have a lot of listed hotels with secondary/even triple double glazing. Only 15 bedrooms need it. The only other negative there was no Reception desk and rooms and front door were coded locks. Such a crying shame when the hotel I would have awarded 9 star.
Larger than average single room with large en-suite and walk in shower
Generous bathroom with shower basin and w.c.
Beautiful hotel but choose room with Garden view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

100% recommend

Lovely place in the New Forest, easy to find but lives up to is name of "Retreat". Everything was really nice, bathroom was enormous with a large tub. Shower was blocked so avoided but didn't cause issues. When we did have an issue with the door it was sorted in person straightaway. Only marked down "comfort" because the mattress was too firm, but that's each to their own.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A week in the New Forest

We stayed for a week getting to know the area and as a base to see some friends nearby. Only managed one yoga class; would have liked to have done at least one more. The restaurant on site gave us options, as did the large patio area at the back, giving us a peaceful spot for a picnic. Easy enclosed walk around large field around back perfect for a dog walk. The hotel is on a busy road, but this does give east access to seaside and New Forest. A fridge in room would have been helpful to keep milk and drinks cold - it was 30 degrees most days.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025