Cottage Lodge Hotel, Brockenhurst, New Forest

Each guest receives a complimentary welcome of tea and cake upon arrival in the snug lounge. A personalized parking space bearing the guest's name is provided for the duration of the stay. The team offers check-in assistance and room selection, with reception open until 20:00.

The hotel has 16 individually designed bedrooms, with original features from 1650 such as wooden beams, handmade bricks, and ship timbers. Some rooms, including the Standing Hat room, have a four-poster bed, and others offer a Juliet balcony or private patio. The building's original ship timbers and handmade bricks are visible throughout, preserving its 1650 heritage.

Each morning, a free hot breakfast is served using locally sourced ingredients, with options for gluten-free, vegan, and other dietary needs. The on-site Fallen Tree restaurant offers dinner with a menu of locally sourced dishes, though it is separately managed and closed on certain days. The snug contains an honesty bar stocked with beers, wines, and cider at local pub prices, with an honesty slip system.

The hotel is a 4-minute walk from open forest, providing access to 94,000 acres of New Forest National Park for hiking and cycling. Brockenhurst village has 3 pubs, 7 restaurants, a train station, and shops, with horse riding and bicycle hire available locally. Local attractions include the Tall Tree Trail and Beaulieu, and the village is home to the Britannia Thai restaurant and Indian restaurant.

The hotel operates with a strong focus on eco-sustainability, using locally sourced products for breakfast and toiletries. Pet-friendly rooms, such as the Tom Hayter room, offer direct access to the open forest and a private patio area. Wood from the New Forest is incorporated into the rooms and décor as part of the sustainable approach.

Award: Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice 2025

Arrival: Complimentary tea, cake, and personalized parking space

Rooms: 16 individually designed rooms with historic 1650 features

Dining: Free hot breakfast with local produce and honesty bar

Location: 4-minute walk to 94,000-acre New Forest National Park

Eco-Friendly: Locally sourced products and New Forest wood in rooms