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The Retreat New Forest

Property class: 3.5

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A dining table set with white plates, bowls, and wine glasses, with a vase of greenery in the center.
A window with white frames and two brass handles, overlooking a grassy area with trees.
A white building with multiple windows and a wooden deck with tables and chairs.
A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a washing machine, and a window providing natural light.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
The current price is $112
$93 nightly
$112 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15

Explore the area

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The Retreat New Forest A35, Christchurch, England, BH23 7EF
  • Place, Sammy Miller Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, New Forest National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Highcliffe Castle
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Single Room, Ensuite (First floor)

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, mirror, and a small table with a kettle and cup.

Single Room, Ensuite (First floor)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite (First floor A)

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a mirror, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Double Room, Ensuite (First floor A)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A neatly made bed with a green patterned pillow and a white comforter.

Single Room, Ensuite (North Wing B)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ensuite (First Floor )

A neatly made bed with white and blue bedding, a decorative headboard, and a bedside lamp.

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (First Floor )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite (First floor A)

A neatly made bed with white linens and colorful pillows, flanked by two ornate lamps on wooden nightstands.

Double Room, Ensuite (First floor A)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite (A)

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Double Room, Ensuite (A)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Twin Room, Ensuite, Garden View (First floor)

A bathroom with a bathtub, a sink, and a shower.

Twin Room, Ensuite, Garden View (First floor)

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

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Super)

A room with a green armoire, a round mirror, a television, a table with a plant, and a chair.

Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Super)

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

View all photos for Single Room, Ensuite (First floor)

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, mirror, and a wall-mounted coat rack.

Single Room, Ensuite (First floor)

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

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

A bed with a green quilt, white pillows, and a patterned pillow. There is a wooden nightstand with a lamp and a drawer.

Single Room, Ensuite (North Wing First Floor)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite (First Floor C)

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, mirror, and a wall-mounted coat rack.

Double Room, Ensuite (First Floor C)

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

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite (First floor B)

A bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, a mirror, and a door.

Double Room, Ensuite (First floor B)

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

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite (First Floor B)

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains, a ceiling fan, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Double Room, Ensuite (First Floor B)

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (First floor)

A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a wall-mounted mirror.

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

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite (First floor B)

A bedroom with a bed, a window with a view, a radiator, and a mirror on the wall.

Double Room, Ensuite (First floor B)

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

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (First floor A)

A bathroom with a shower, toilet, sink, and a mirror.

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

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

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

A neatly made bed with a green blanket, a pillow with a leaf pattern, a lamp on a wooden nightstand, and a grey upholstered headboard.

Single Room, Ensuite (North Wing First Floor C)

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

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

A neatly made bed with a green blanket, a pillow with a leaf pattern, a lamp on a wooden nightstand, and a grey upholstered headboard.

Single Room, Ensuite (North Wing B)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Cottage, Private Bathroom, Courtyard View

  • 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

  • Sammy Miller Museum - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • New Forest National Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Highcliffe Castle - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Highcliffe Beach - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Barton-on-sea Beach - 7 min drive - 4.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rising Sun - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Cat and Fiddle - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Colin Nash Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hourglass Micropub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Blossom Chinese Restaurant - ‬7 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. 114 out of 199 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 199 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 199 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 199 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 199 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I only stayed one night as a break in the middle of a long journey and really enjoyed my stay. The room was comfortable and the staff extremely helpful. They helped me with my luggage (I am disabled) and parking was great. The restaurant next door is very convenient, with a pleasant coffee area, and again the staff there are very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was fantastic at Colin Nash restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant value for the room. The resturant next door was amazing food and reasonably priced
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was wonderfully appointed. We had a bedroom at the back, a beatiful setting! So quiet! We didn’t see the staff much, but when we did they were really helpful. We would definitely stay again. I
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was good enough for our trip. The room was big and spacious. However, they forgot to put towels in our room! Disappointing that they didn’t check. Otherwise I would have given them 5 stars!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room it’s comfy, clean! Parking space in front, easy to find. Pet friendly and very close to New Forest and Highcliff beach. I recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was cleaned, everything was perfect like always, polite and nice staff around
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay and easy drive to the beaches
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay and would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was in a good location and room was nice. A couple of the fittings need attention and the cleaners did not replace “consumables”. It is a self checkout so can’t rate the stafff. Overall a good stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quaint stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Retreat is an excellent hotel

Lovely relaxing stay, I was here to meet up with old friends in New Milton, the Retreat offered a nice base for rest and relaxation in a lovely setting
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always a friendly member of staff on hand great food in a lovely restaurant environment A superb place to stay, we can’t wait to come back
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amazing location where you can relax and have a peaceful stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another great stay at this unique hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chill out hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely and charming place. Receptionist was great and most welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place to stay great retreat and good locat

Beautiful place to stay nice people very relaxing. good location to get around lots of great yoga and wellness classes I’ll be back to stay soon
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic stay in the New Forest, with a beautiful character room set in gorgeous grounds and incredible onsite food options! We loved our stay and will definitely be coming back, highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ravissant cottage,
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025