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Charming New Forest Escape Near Forest Walks & Coast

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Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Dining
Interior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Fordingbridge, ENG
  • Place, Fordingbridge Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fordingbridge Town Hall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, New Forest National Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Fordingbridge

Located in Fordingbridge, this apartment is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Fordingbridge Museum and Fordingbridge Library. .This apartment is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from New Forest National Park and 15.2 mi (24.4 km) from Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World.
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What's nearby

  • Fordingbridge Museum - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Fordingbridge Library - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Fordingbridge Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • New Forest National Park - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Bournemouth Beach - 41 min drive - 20.9 miles

Getting around

  • Pokesdown for Boscombe Station - 20 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Altrullo - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Forde Inn - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Augustus John - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Hyde-Out Café (was The Stables Tearoom) - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Charming New Forest Escape Near Forest Walks & Coast

Escape to the heart of the New Forest and enjoy a relaxing stay in our charming quirky lodge in the historic riverside town of Fordingbridge. Originally built over 300 years ago, the lodge blends character and comfort, making it the perfect base for couples, families, walkers, cyclists, and countryside lovers.
Wake up surrounded by forest walks, wild ponies, cosy pubs, and beautiful river scenery. Spend your days exploring the New Forest, visiting nearby Bournemouth beaches just 20 minutes away, or enjoying family adventures at the famous Paultons Park (Peppa Pig World), Moors Valley, and the popular Go Ape zip wire course.
Fordingbridge itself offers lovely riverside walks, independent cafés, foodie pubs, restaurants, and a local park with an open-air paddling pool during summer months. Whether you’re planning a peaceful countryside escape or a fun family getaway, Golden Key Lodge is perfectly located for both relaxation and adventure.
Free parking and easy self check-in included.

The space
Our welcoming self-contained lodge is set across two floors and designed to help guests feel comfortable, relaxed, and at home throughout their stay.
On the ground floor, you’ll find:
• A fully equipped kitchen with Smart TV
• A modern family bathroom
• A cosy twin bedroom with two single beds
• A comfortable double bedroom
Upstairs features:
• A spacious master king-size bedroom with Smart TV
• Ensuite shower room
• Large relaxing lounge area with Smart TV
• Dedicated children’s corner with books, games, desk, and chair
The lodge combines quirky historic character with modern comforts, creating a warm and welcoming space for both short breaks and longer stays.
To help us maintain the cleanliness and comfort of the lodge for all guests, we kindly ask visitors to remove outdoor shoes inside the property.
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Guest access
Guests have full private access to the entire self-contained lodge with its own private entrance.
Please note the property includes a small curved staircase typical of a historic cottage. While many taller guests and guests with reduced mobility have stayed comfortably, the staircase does have slightly lower head height than a modern property, so we like to make guests aware in advance.

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Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free apartment features books, a video library, and surfing/body boarding nearby. Recreational activities include hiking/biking trails nearby, water skiing nearby, and windsurfing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Cot/ highchair available. Bring your cot bedding

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Golden Key Lodge Fordingbridge

Charming New Forest Escape Near Forest Walks & Coast Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host, great communication. All explained clearly so even I could understand.Location was great, easy parking made possible and free! Local area great.The property itself was perfect for a family of 4, all lod cons and more. Kids already asking to come back and visit in Spring/Summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hayley P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing weekend away with friends

Great location, lovely accommodation. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Clive H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Property was very clean and well equipped with good local info, we experienced some minor hiccups due to not being able to get on line for entry into the property, and the stairs gave us a work out because of our age. Overall great stay and thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Gillian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming and comfortable in a great location

Couldn't recommend the lodge more highly. The accommodation appears to have been recently renovated with no expense spared. It is warm, comfortable and in a perfect location. Will definitely be booking again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019
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8/10 Good

Helen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Immaculate quirky apartment

Lovely apartment, quirky cottagey apartment. Everything you need for a comfortable stay. A short drive to the New Forest & some lovely local walks.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Jo Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely quirky place to stay

We had a lovely weekend staying here, the property was very clean and equipped. Janis the owner was quick at answering any questions. We did have a little trouble finding it but was quite fun, it’s above the Chiropractor.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Smashing place

Comfy beds, very clean, well equipped on a busy road but didn’t bother us. Excellent they provide a parking permit for the car park just behind the house. Janis was lovely to deal with super helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Nick T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Golden Key Lodge

Great central location. Hosts provided excellent communication and property was very clean, well presented and a great combination of old, quirky and modern. Stairs to top floor make it unsuitable for anyone who would struggle with stairs. We would definitely stay again. Go to The George, terrific pub by the river and less than 100 yards away; recommend booking at weekends.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quirky and charming

This place was described as quirky in the listing and it was! But more charming than quirky. We loved it and our stay there. It’s very clean, the beds are comfortable, and the kitchen has all you need for a long stay. It’s also conveniently located in the village of Fordingbridge and close to many sites whether you travel north, south, east or west. The host could not be more friendly and helpful. I highly recommend it to anyone for a long or short stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

DANIEL B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An interesting property in a quaint village - beware of staying here during a summer heat wave

We booked this property in Fordingbridge since it was a reasonably short drive from Southampton (prior to our cruise). The plan was to spend 3 days in SW England (Bath, Stonehenge, etc.) and take in the charm of a small village. The property is lovely, however it is without air conditioning (A/C) and proper ventilation and during a summer heat wave, quite miserable. The owner did her best to provide fans, however despite her best attempts - it was still very hot in the house and impossible to sleep at night. As an American, I guess we are used to A/C and the heat wave made the stay quite unpleasant. The village is quite charming and the parking situation was easy to figure out. The front door to the property is on a very busy street there were some "close calls" with trucks and lorries on certain days.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely short stay in Fordingbridge

We spent a lovely long weekend in the New Forest, staying at Golden Key Lodge, which is a quirky building with a very rustic and "cottage like" feel. It is well decorated and clean with double glazing to keep the noise from the street out. All facilities were above standard with lovely powerful showers, easily adjustable heating and everything we could have wanted to hand. I would come again, and I would recommend to friends. Rachel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay in a beautiful place

Really easy to rent and communication was very good. Finding the property was a little trickier but we came in the dark so that’s why it was slightly more difficult. A superb stay and would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it 👍

Really enjoyed our stay at the golden key lodge, very beautiful unique building with plenty of space for a big family of 6, fordingbridge is a wonderful little town, the kids loved playing in the river and park when it was sunny, also just 30 minute drive from Bournemouth beach and Poole plus in the edge of the new forest so plenty to do. Parking is literally a 2 minute walk from the lodge and shops for food across the road. The photos on line don't really do the lodge justice it's modern living in a old house that has been put together perfectly with great care. 100% recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Sally B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful quirky property with sloping floors and beams everywhere!

I wish at some point there had been communication as to the fact it had no garden and was incredibly close to the road to Salisbury. Traffic noise was constant from early hours and there was a loose drain cover in the road that was annoyingly loud. (Could the council do something about it?) However, all the family enjoyed Fordingbridge, the shops were so convenient as was The George which is a lovely pub. Good location to explore both the New Forest and the coast. We really enjoyed our stay, it was comfortable, well stocked and the decor was well thought through. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Alice G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very enjoyable stay

Liked location and good base to visit New Forest
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Clare M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fab weekend

Loved the accommodation - decor was lovely - had a fab weekend 😄
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Leanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

We booked this accommodation as we were visiting peppa pig world. We had a lovely time. The accommodation is so central and very close to peppa pig world about a 20min drive. The accommodation is opposite a Tesco’s too. It is such a lovely house and very very clean. It had everything we needed and it was lovely and warm. We would definitely recommend! Contact with the owner was very good she got back to us very quickly And sent us pictures on how to find the house and where to park.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend away

We enjoyed our weekend away the property was very good and the fact that it was over 300 years old and the layout was very interesting added to the fun. it was very clean and well equipped and the grandchildren thought the sloping floors in the kitchen were great for rolling down
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019