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4 Guests
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2 Bedrooms
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2 Bathrooms
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Pets No
Features
- Off road parking
- Ground floor accommodation
- Ground floor bedroom
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Highchair available
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
49 Customer Reviews
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"Thank you for your warm welcome, the cottage was superb - really spacious, lovely furniture, super comfortable bed, beautiful garden with views over the grounds and excellent walks straight from the door."
It felt like such a treat to be staying somewhere so elegant. Excellent local pubs and only a short drive into the heart of the New Forest. We will certainly return!
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"Very spacious property."
Garden area very pleasant.We were only two but plenty of room for four people. A few more mugs would then be needed. Super quiet setting car needed as Fordingbridge nearest for shopping. Easy access to New Forest.
Thankyou for your feedback , we have arranged more mugs - for hopefully your next visit !! With best wishes . Property Owner
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"A beautiful property in a lovely area."
We had a small problem which the owners Pippa and Hamilton dealt with immediately. A lovely couple. Would highly recommend.
Thankyou! Do come back soon! Property Owner
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"Wonderful accommodation in beautiful, tranquil surroundings."
Thankyou! I’m glad you had a good holiday in glorious sunshine ! Come back soon ..! Property Owner
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"It was our 2nd Visit and we love the place."
So glad you had a good break Do come back soon! With best wishes. Property Owner
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"A lovely property in a very pretty and quiet location."
The Coach House was clean and tidy and had all the facilities we required. We hope to return for another stay.
Please do return soon! Thankyou for your kind comments. Property Owner
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"Must rank as the best holiday accommodation and setting we have stayed in over many years of self catering, would recommend this property to anyone with mobility difficulties- first class."
Only negative relates to clothes drying facilities, would have liked access to a washing line and airer- not all items are suitable for tumble drying.
Thankyou for your kind comments. There is a washing line for your use in the garden the other side of the coach house lawn. I’m sorry you didn’t spot it ! Do come again. With best wishes. Property Owner
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"This delightful holiday cottage is ideal for the traveller with limited mobility ..."
This delightful holiday cottage is ideal for the traveller with limited mobility the ground floor designed with the disabled in mind which was just what i required many thanks for a comfortable stay James
Thankyou for your comments & we look forward to your return! Property Owner
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"Best cottage we have ever stayed in."
Clean, comfortable and wonderful location. We will return.
Thankyou. We look forward to that ! Property Owner
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"The Coachhouse is set in loverly surroundings, very quiet and peaceful."
, everything was provided that we needed, and very secure.interior was of an high standard and comfortable. My wife and I had a great week.
I’m so glad you enjoyed staying with us at The Coach House ! Do come again . With best wishes. Property Owner
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"We had a lovely week despite the gloomy weather."
The house was light and airy as well as being vey clean ,with everything we needed in the kitchen .We didn’t need to use the neatly laid wood burner as the rooms were all very cosy. We really appreciated the comfortable beds with their Egyptian cotton linens. Thank you to Marion and her husband for looking after us so well and sorting out the small issue we had very quickly.
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"The Coach House is a superb holiday property."
Spacious, well appointed and comfortable it sits in an idyllic situation which is quiet and secluded and yet within easy reach of Fordingbridge. We spent the Christmas week there and enjoyed some lovely walks from the house as well as time just appreciating the house itself. Highly recommended.
It was a pleasure to have you at The Coach House over Christmas! Happy New year - and come and visit us again ! With best wishes Pippa & Hamilton Property Owner
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"The Coach House provided brilliant accommodation in lovely peaceful surroundings."
We thoroughly enjoyed our week in the New Forest and tried most of the recommended village pubs (all excellent) and suggest the addition of the Royal Oak in North Gorley to the list. Thankyou Jill and Derick
So glad you enjoyed your break at The Coach House.. we will add the Royal Oak to the area info page !! With many thanks . Property Owner
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"Our second visit."
A beautiful location and a very comfortable property made up for the appalling weather this time. (September 2023)
Thankyou for your great feedback, Do come and visit us again & thankyou for booking The Coach House ! Property Owner
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"Everything as advertised and more, Pippa popped over to see us once we'd settled in."
Its a lovely place and the photo's don't tell the whole story. My daughter loved it upstairs. Next time we are down in Hampshire Coach House will get my attention.
Thankyou!- We hope you will return soon, and thankyou for booking The Coach House! Property Owner
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"This was our fourth visit so it goes without saying we love The Coach House."
Comfortable, clean, peaceful, beautifully maintained and set in gorgeous grounds. Plus the ground floor accommodation is perfect for our elderly parent. Highly recommend.
Thank you so much for your very complimentary feed back ! I do hope you will continue to come back - we love having you !! With best wishes. Property Owner
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"We loved the Coach house."
It’s spacious and in an idyllic setting at the end of a choice of single track roads. You get used to them! The gardens are beautiful and lovely to relax in to a background of bird song.
I’m so glad you enjoyed your rest at The Coach House- we hope your will return soon! Property Owner
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"The Coach House is wonderful!"
Country Living at its best; luxury and comfy at the same time. Beautifully, tastefully furnished throughout. The underfloor heating made the colder evenings enjoyable and temps are easy to modify to your own expectations. And, the fireplace was especially nice in the evenings. The kitchen is spacious, well stocked...and it has a Washer AND a Dryer! The grounds surrounding your home are so spectacular you will feel as if you are living in your very own park land. We were sad to leave but look forward to our next visit.
Thank you for your very kind words , and we look forward to your next visit to The Coach House ! With best wishes. Property Owner
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"A lovely property."
Beautifully presented. When travelling back to the coach house after a bright, cold day out in January, my daughter and I felt we were coming home. Easy to manage log fire made it even better. Would love to visit again.
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"Our second stay at The Coach House."
Such a lovely property, very comfortably furnished, well equipped and set in peaceful and beautiful surroundings. Our stay was made even more comfortable by the owner who has added extra aids to the downstairs wet room for guests who need a little more assistance. It made our stay extra perfect. I would definitely book again.
We were so happy to have you back at the Coach House! Thank you for your kind feedback and the sausages are delicious !!! Very glad the equipped bathroom made life more comfortable , do come and visit again! With best wishes . Property Owner
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"Lovely place, helpful hosts."
Very happy to recommend/ come back ourselves.
Thankyou , and we look forward to a possible return visit ! With best wishes. Property Owner
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"A beautiful house in a beautiful place."
Clean, comfortable and very well equipped. The beds are very comfortable with lovely soft bedding. The downstairs wet room was ideal for our elderly relative. The patio and garden are also very nice and a good place to sit and have breakfast or coffee outside or to relax in the sun. The local area has many villages and pubs. The Cartwheel in Whitsbury is fantastic and The Bat and Ball in Breamore also very good. We would have liked to have tried the Rose and Thistle in Rockbourne but it was closed when we wanted to eat there. We would not hesitate to recommend this accommodation
Thank you , we re so glad you enjoyed your holiday with us ! We look forward to welcoming you again next time! Best wishes . Property Owner
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"Thank you for another lovely stay."
Our third visit and we still love it! Ideal ground floor accommodation for a break with our elderly mother. Spacious, airy and extremely comfortable, all in a gorgeous setting. Would highly recommend.
Thank you! We hope you will make it a 4 th visit next time ! Best wishes to you Pippa Property Owner
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"We had a wonderful time at the Coach House which was just as described."
Fresh flowers on our arrival were lovely and we appreciated the use of the garden. One problem was the remote to open the entrance gate which was very frustrating and took numerous attempts to eventually work. I had hoped by mentioning it after we arrived it would be resolved. Thanks for two great weeks - and fabulous sunshine.
I am so Sorry to be slow with this , the dodgy remote has now been exchanged. Thank you for your feedback . Property Owner
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"The property was exactly as described."
It was roomier than expected and comfortable. The heating remained a mystery and the Coach House was quite cold in the mornings but probably too warm in the evening. I did point it out to Pippa who said that the bedroom was always cold due to the high ceiling (not really satisfactory and that we should not touch the controllers. I did try but it made no odds. Blackout blinds in the bedroom would be of great value as it was getting light by 4.30 am. A book of comments from previous tenants would be useful especially with respect to places to visit and eat. There is a huge file of leaflets but most of them are out of date. The rusty patio set needs replacing, fortunately we took out own camping chairs. Overall a great property in a very quiet area.
Dear Mr.C. Thank you for your feedback all of which has been noted.I’m so sorry you didn’t use the extra radiator provided if you were cold , and you didn’t use the garden cushions provided ,for the outside furniture & sun beds.! With many thanks & best wishes. Property Owner
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"Overall excellent accomodation."
Fresh flowers in property a nice touch and very comfortable and well equipped. Enjoyed the beautiful garden. Dishwasher definitely needs attention/updating. Down stairs bedroom and bathroom ideal for my elderly mother but was surprised no grab rail in shower area.
Thank you for your very good suggestion, Which we intend to now provide. With best wishes . Property Owner
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"This property is wonderfully light and spacious, surrounded by beautiful gardens."
It is a very peaceful place to stay but within easy driving distance of local towns and The New Forest. The beds were very comfortable, the sitting room looked out over the gardens and the kitchen was huge however we found it was lacking in good quality equipment and needed updating. The fridge had no usable door pockets and the wheels on the dishwasher baskets kept falling off. There was no kitchen roll, clingfilm or silver foil which has always been provided in previous cottages we have stayed in and is always a nice touch. Despite these slight frustrations we had a lovely stay and would consider returning next year.
Thank you so much for your feedback, and your suggestions which we have actioned .I hope you also enjoyed the fresh flowers in the rooms , and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future. With Best wishes. Property Owner
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"Very comfortable, clean, well equipped holiday cottage in a lovely quiet locality, yet only a few miles to the New Forest."
Would thoroughly recommend. Many thanks to the owners.
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"We had a very enjoyable week at the Coach House."
It was warm and comfortable in a lovely quiet setting. The accommodation was clean and well equipped with plenty of storage space and towels, although some of the kitchen utensils could do with upgrading and maybe the toaster.Great location for visiting all the sights around the New Forest and Dorset is within easy reach. N.B.The bedroom tv wasn't working during our stay and the living room tv seemed to have quite limited channels, however this may well have now been rectified.
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"This was our second visit to The Coach House and we would be delighted to visit again."
Idyllic, quiet setting surrounded by trees and gardens and extremely comfortable. The facilities are also ideal to invite the elderly mother-in-law to join. Thank you to Pippa and Hamilton for the stay and to Marion and Steve for looking after us.
I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay with us - and we look forward to your return! Property Owner
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"Fabulous holiday home - cannot recommend highly enough."
Luxury stay in a gorgeous setting. Thank you to Mr and Mrs Greenwood and staff for making us feel so welcome and for looking after us.
Thank you ! We look forward to your return . Property Owner
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"Fantastic cottage and a wonderful location."
We stayed here as a couple but definitely enough room for two couples or a young family. Pippa and her staff were wonderful and really helpful, we will definitely be returning.
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"Our first time staying at The Coach House and hopefully it will not be our last!"
A fabulous property in a stunning location, which offered perfect amenities for my sister who is a wheelchair user. Easy access, wide door openings and a lovely roomy ground floor bedroom and wet room. After struggling to find accessible pubs in the new forest, we ended up at The Cartwheel Inn on our last evening, just five minutes drive into Whitsbury. It was superb and we highly recommend a visit. Thank you Coach House for a lovely holiday which exceeded our expectations. See you next year.
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"Lovely cottage in beautiful grounds."
Well equipped with everything you could possibly need. Thanks.
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"Our stay at the Coach House far exceeded our expectations."
The house is superb in every respect: beautifully furnished and fully equipped; lovely decor (including fresh flower arrangements!); peaceful garden and patio area with all day sunshine. In addition, the cottage is ideally located with wooded walks on the doorstep yet within easy reach of Fordingbridge, Ringwood and the New Forest. The owners were very friendly and helpful. We would love to return.
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"The Coach House in Whitsbury is a wonderful place to stay."
The house is beautiful combined with the stunning gardens and such peaceful surroundings. The house has everything you need for a relaxing break. We were looking for somewhere where our children could have a separate bedroom. In this case they had a complete floor to themselves with bedroom and bathroom (which they enjoyed as much as we did). It couldn’t have been more ideal for us, and I am sure other like minded families. The beds are really comfortable and the place was extremely clean and had everything we needed for a lovely stay, Could not have asked for more. Many thanks for a fabulous stay…
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"The accommodation was a great base and totally out of the way."
The pictures don’t do it justice and the gardens and setting were great. The food at the pub in the village was also top class. We found plenty to do in and around the new forest. I would thoroughly recommend it.
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"The Coach House is comfortable, spacious and well equipped."
It is in a peaceful location within easy driving distance of shops, restaurants and places to visit. A perfect place to relax and unwind.
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"The Coach House is a lovely spacious cottage."
Very comfortable and clean. The kitchen is very well stocked if you want to cook for yourself. Beautiful garden and surroundings. We would definitely book this cottage again in the future.
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"A wonderful stay in a wonderful location."
It’s a lovely, spacious and well equipped cottage. My only complaint is the garden furniture was extremely uncomfortable and because of that we were unable to enjoy the beautiful garden as much as we wanted to.
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"Lovely cottage so peaceful, in my opinion if there was a hot tub and a BBQ that will be the cherry on the cake ."
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"We found the property very comfortable and spotlessly clean."
Being on a gated estate made it very quiet and we enjoyed our stay very much. Staff we spoke to were very interesting particularly regarding the local bird and animal life.
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"A lovely tranquil location in very well equipped and comfortable accommodation."
Beautiful fresh flowers from the garden added to our enjoyment of the cottage. Would highly recommend.
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"The Coach House was extremely comfortable and exceeded our expectations."
It is in a delightful setting and gave us easy access to some wonderful walks, many from the house, and the opportunity to visit some delightful small towns and villages. We highly recommend it.
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"This is a very well appointed holiday home."
Set in beautiful private grounds, well off the beaten track and yet within easy access of the New Forest. We found this ideal for revisiting an area where we have spent many happy holidays in the past, and would thoroughly recommend it to anyone else wishing for peace and quiet. We will certainly be looking to book here again at some point in the near future.
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"We had a delightful, peaceful weeks stay."
The coach-house is situated in a lovely quiet area with a wide selection of footpaths within the immediate area. On initial entry we could see that a lot of care had been taken to present the house and make it welcoming. It was warm, light and airy and everything we could possibly require within the property was supplied. We will no doubt return in the future.
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"Lovely cottage, beautiful location and garden with excellent facilities"
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"Our stay in The Coach House was wonderful."
It was very comfortable. We were greeted with little extras that are always a ‘delight’. Beautiful gardens. Fantastic scenery. Good communication (if needed). The surrounding areas are idyllic. The house itself was a joy to stay in. Would love to stay there again in the future. A. Pereira
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"Beautiful property very accessible to many beautiful places."
This is our first stay outside of our come since Covid, and the standard and cleanliness was outstanding. It felt like home from home. You will not be disappointed booking this. Pippa & Camilla, were very welcoming. We were left fresh flowers and plums from the gardens, where everything is grown. Just delightful and just what we needed. A real retreat.
Summary
- Two bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor super-king-size with TV and en-suite wetroom with shower, separate bath, basin and WC, 1 x king-size double (zip/link, can be on request)
- Bathroom with shower over bath, basin and WC
- Cloakroom
- Kitchen
- Living/dining room with woodburning stove
- Gas central heating with underfloor heating and woodburning stove
- Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, TV and WiFi (fibre broadband)
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Highchair and travel cot available
- Off-road parking for 2 cars
- Shared lawned garden
- Patio with furniture
- Sorry, no pets and no smoking
- Shop 2.7 miles, pub 1.1 miles
- Note: Babes in arms and children over 8 years only
- Note: Guests have access to a large lawn, but only as far as the hedges, the rest of the surrounding land is private
- Note: There is a good housekeeping bond on this property of £150
- Note: Check in 4pm, check out 10am.
The property
Fordingbridge 3.2 miles.
Situated just outside of the traditional Hampshire town of Fordingbridge, in a peaceful, isolated location, surrounded by rolling countryside, is The Coach House.
Resting on the extensive grounds of the owner's home, this spacious coach house is in an excellent location for exploring the Cranborne Chase AONB, the New Forest national Park, the cathedral city of Salisbury and the coast and beaches of Bournemouth, so would be ideal for a couple or small group wanting to enjoy the fascinating surrounding area.
Accessed through an electric gate and up a long, gravel driveway, you can unload your vehicle at the front of the property, before parking up around the back.
Step inside the property into a lobby area, where there is a desk with chairs, along with some maps and useful information for your stay, and from here, you will find a living/dining room with cosy neutral carpet, a choice of sofa and two armchairs to relax onto while you enjoy watching the Freeview TV, with the heat from the woodburning stove filling the room, or on a warm day, open the patio doors onto the rear garden, which has a ramp with wheelchair access.
The dining room has seating for the whole group as well as charming oak furniture, and is a lovely space to enjoy meals together, prepared in the large, contemporary kitchen, which has lots of storage space, a fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher and a breakfast bar you can grab a quick snack at, there's even a washing machine and tumble dryer, should you need to wash any muddy or sandy clothes after a day of adventure.
The ground-floor has a self-contained living space for any guests with mobility issues, consisting of a large, bright and airy super-king-size bedroom with high ceilings and lots of windows allowing in natural light, along with a TV and an en-suite bathroom with wetroom-style shower and a separate bath with a support rail, and there is also a cloakroom with WC and basin on this floor.
Upstairs, there is a small break out area with seating in front of a window, so you can curl up with a good book or just take a moment to yourself and admire the view, along with the second bedroom, a king-size double with zip/link feature with vaulted ceiling and ample storage space inside the room and in the wardrobes just outside the door, while the family bathroom with shower over bath completes the interior.
Outside, there is a rear patio with furniture, a real suntrap to enjoy the good weather and stunning scenery, along with an extensive lawn, shared with the owner, which guests are welcome to use as far as the hedges, which line the lawn, as the rest of the land is private.
Whitsbury village has two pubs in walking distance, a swell as a stud farm and racecourse, while the town of Fordingbridge is around three miles away and offers a wide selection of shops, pubs and restaurants, as well as a small local history museum, displays of original work of artist Augustus John, who lived in the town for many years, plus its medieval Great Bridge, with seven arches, spanning the River Avon and has stood since the late 13th century.
The city of Salisbury is a short drive away, with its medieval cathedral home of the Magna Carta, as well as a traditional market, an arts centre, the scenic Queen Elizabeth Gardens and the National Trust's Grade I listed Mompesson House, while the South coast and wonderful beaches around Bournemouth are 20 miles away, as well as a pier and amusement arcade.
You are well-placed for exploring the fine countryside of the Cranborne Chase AONB, as well as being on the outskirts of the New Forest National Park, where you can explore thousands of acres of moorland, heathland and woodland, frequented by ponies, as well as a host of quaint villages and charming country pubs.
With a wealth of opportunity for days out exploring your phenomenal surrounding, make The Coach House a welcoming base for your next holiday in Hampshire.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.
About the location
FORDINGBRIDGE
Salisbury 11 miles; Bournemouth 18 miles.
Fordingbridge is a traditional Hampshire town on the banks of the River Avon, and offers a good mix of shops, pubs and restaurants, a small museum of local history and a display of original work by the artist Augustus John, who lived here for many years. The medieval Great Bridge, with seven graceful arches, is a major feature of the town. The immediate area is a wonderful place for visitors, with its beautiful scenery, nature havens, cycleways and welcoming people. Fordingbridge is conveniently situated for the magnificent cathedral city of Salisbury to the north, and the super seaside resort of Bournemouth to the south. The stunning New Forest National Park is only 1.5 miles from the town, where you can explore thousands of acres of moor, heath and woodland frequented by wild ponies, and dotted with quaint villages and country pubs. Within a short drive is the magnificent Elizabethan manor house at Breamore, as well as the New Forest Water Park, and a trip to Beaulieu, home of the National Motor Museum is not to be missed. This is a great location for exploring this picturesque and interesting area.