With a stay at this cottage in Ringwood, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of New Forest National Park and Moors Valley Country Park. .This family-friendly cottage is 13.9 mi (22.3 km) from Bournemouth Beach and 14.5 mi (23.4 km) from Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World.
Ringwood Health and Leisure - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World - 26 min drive - 16.2 miles
Bournemouth Beach - 27 min drive - 15.0 miles
Poole Harbour - 35 min drive - 19.0 miles
Getting around
Totton Station - 18 min drive
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Hot Box - 4 min drive
The Elm Tree - 3 min drive
The Lamb Inn - 4 min drive
Caffè Nero - 3 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Forest Drove 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.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a washing machine.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a hot tub, or other amenities including an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking and a car charging station.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Electric car charging station on site
Parking on site
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Chef service
Bedrooms
6 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
4 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony/patio
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Table tennis
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Electric car charging station
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
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 (service animals welcome)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Property is also known as
Vrbo Property
Idyllic New Forest 6 bedroom Thatched Cottage
671520
Forest Drove Cottage Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
We had a wonderful family long weekend the house was lovely, maybe a little tired in places, but this did not hinder our stay. As a family we had the absolute best time
The property was beautiful, just as described. Perfect for myself and friends celebrating my hen do. It was well kitted out, everything you would need and the Hot Tub was fabulous.
Lovely cottage very well equipped. Check in very easy and kitchen had everything that you would need.. Downsides -downstairs bedrooms very cold-no ramp for wheelchair-missing duvet in one of bedrooms,
Sally H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Vi P.
Aug 4, 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Family Gathering
Very enjoyable time with our family being together. Beautiful sun room and cosy, comfortable sitting room. However Forest Drove is a little tired.
This is a wonderful property with comfortable rooms and plenty of varied living spaces - including a hot tub & games room.
We were 10 adults ranging from 24 to 94 and all of us enjoyed our stay - there was something for everyone.
The welcome basket & flowers were a nice touch.
A lovely "Chocolate box " Cottage in a quiet but very accessible location for all the amenities of the New Forest and the Coast. A well designed and very spacious internal layout which would suit many families as well as groups of friends. The Cottage was extremely well fitted and had the benefit of a large deck area leading directly off the large open plan kitchen/ dining room. We had a super time and hope to return one day.
It is a very spacious and lovely property. We enjoyed our stay. The heater was not working in one of the bathroom. But the maintanance guy did put in a portsble one. The bath has no plug so can't use the bath for two days until they put in a new one. Didn't spoil our stay. Overall was good.