Are you looking for dog friendly cottages in the New Forest? Finding dog friendly accommodation is important when you want to take your family dog away with you, and the New Forest is such a pretty and dog friendly area of the UK to visit.
The New Forest covers Hampshire, and also extends into parts of Wiltshire and Dorset. In 2005, the New Forest became one of the 15 national parks in the UK.
One of the best things about visiting and exploring the New Forest is that it’s mainly flat and there aren’t many hills to contend with. This makes it a very accessible place to visit.
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With miles of heathland and forest paths to explore, as well as plenty of attractions, pubs, and so much more, you won’t find a shortage of things to do.
There are plenty of places to stay in the New Forest, many of them dog and family friendly, so read on to see what’s on offer for your next stay.
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Shepherd’s Spring Cottages
Southampton Rd, Fordingbridge SP6 2JS
You can enjoy a home away from home in the New Forest. Shepherds Spring Cottages provide dog friendly accommodation in the New Forest, including the basics needed for your dog. Up to 2 dogs are allowed per cottage, choosing from the two options available.
The cottages are located in the grounds of East Mills Manor, just a short drive from the New Forest National Park. Both cottages are spacious sleeping up to six guests in one and five guests in the other. There is an enclosed shared garden with access to BBQ’s and picnic tables.
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Keepings Cottage
Lymington, Hampshire SO41 5RS
Keepings Cottage is one of the many holiday cottages in the New Forest where you can spot donkeys and New Forest ponies walking past your garden gate. A pretty thatched cottage dating back to over 350 years old, in the heart of the New Forest.
Keepings Cottage sleeps up to four guests with one bedroom and a pull out sofa bed in the large lounge area. You will also find a fully fitted kitchen, private garden with bbq and patio furniture.
Close to both Beaulieu and Lymington, there are plenty of amenities including pubs, takeaways and shops. Dogs are welcome, and the fee for two dogs are already included in the price of the cottage hire.
Weavers Lodge
Ibsley, SP6 2PL
Weavers Cottage provides a place to get away from it all. With private parking and a garden, this one bedroom cottage is perfect for couples.
The cottage is located along a forest track, providing you direct access to plenty of forest walks. A good opportunity to get away from it all, as there is no internet access at the cottage.
A short walk away from the cottage you will find a farm shop, pub and plenty of other places to explore in the local area.
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Forest Cottage
Pilley, Hampshire, SO41 9AP
Forest Cottage is a three bedroomed cottage sleeping up to five guests. This is one of the great options for pet friendly accommodation in the New forest as there is direct access to the forest trails from the cottage. What a great excuse to explore! Forest Cottage is over 200 years old, and part cob, part thatched.
You can expect facilities including a fully fitted kitchen including dishwasher, WIFI and central heating. Nearby there are pubs and a shop as well as plenty of local attractions such as Beaulieu Motor Museum.
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Little Cottage
Fairlight Ln, Sway, Lymington SO41 6FB
True to its name, Little Cottage is a tiny cottage sleeping two guests with one bedroom. One of the many New Forest cottages suitable for couples.
The cottage is accessed via a private forest track with private parking, central heating and a South-West facing courtyard.
Close to New Milton and Sway, there are plenty of local amenities such as pubs, restaurants and shops.
Inglewood Holiday Cottage
14 Inglewood Drive, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6TT
Close to the New Forest National Park and stunning beaches, this three bedroomed cottage is one of the great dog friendly places to stay in the New Forest. There is an enclosed garden, wifi, underfloor heating and close to New Milton town centre.
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Cosy Cottage New Forest
11 The Custards, Lyndhurst SO43 7AP
This Victorian cottage sleeps up to fours guests and welcomes dogs. It’s close to the village of Lyndhurst, and there are plenty of walks to explore with your dog in the local area.
The cottage has everything you need for a home away from home staycation in the New Forest area.
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