On this page I have handpicked the best large holiday cottages in the New Forest, along with things to do nearby. Also see my guide to over 500 big cottages across the UK.
All the properties are of an excellent or exceptional standard throughout.
Sleeps 8 New Forest
The Lodge at Bashley
Sleeps 8 | Bedrooms 4 | Bathrooms 2 | Pets Yes | Swimming pool | WiFi | Open fire | Near a pub
About & Things To Do
Stunning rental in Lymington with outdoor heated swimming pool.
Things to do: Visit Keyhaven to see Hurst Castle and lighthouse. Head to the beaches of Christchurch and Mudeford.
Salters Cottage
Sleeps 8 | Bedrooms 4 | Bathrooms 4 | Pets Yes | WiFi | Swimming pool | Open fire | Near a pub
About & Things To Do
Set in Brockenhurst, this property has an outdoor pool.
Things to do: Visit Beaulieu or head to Hurst Castle. Take the kids crabbing at Mudeford Quay.
Sleeps 11 New Forest
Breaches Barn
Sleeps 11 | Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 3 | Pets Yes | Tennis court | WiFi | Open fire
About & Things To Do
Character barn in the historic village of Rockbourne.
Things to do: This barn is on a working beef and arable farm.
Occasionally you may be able to help the owner with day to day farm tasks or you can explore the pretty bluebell wood.
Downs View Dairy
Sleeps 11 | Bedrooms 5 | Bathrooms 4 | Pets Yes | WiFi | Open fire
About & Things To Do
Restored farm building situated near the quaint village of West Tytherley.
Things to do: Visit the New Forest and the cities of Salisbury and Winchester, both with striking cathedrals.
Portsmouth is within driving distance- see the famous Mary Rose, HMS Victory and The Warrior.
Sleeps 12 New Forest (2)
Poole Harbour View
12 guests | 5 bedrooms | 10 beds | 3.5 bathrooms | Harbour views | Hot tub
About & Things To Do
Stunning holiday home on the south coast of Dorset with direct coastal views over Poole Harbour. Contemporary open plan living space with a full length south facing balcony, a front sun terrace and rear garden with a coal chimney style bbq area. Optional hot tub available (at extra cost).
Things to do: Great location, just a minutes walk to the park and beach. Hire E bikes, kayaks,s tand up paddle boards. Poole Quay is 5 minutes away, Sandbanks is 15 minutes away and the busy beach resort of Bournemouth is only 15 minutes away.
Abbots Wood
Sleeps 12 | Bedrooms 5 | Bathrooms 5 | Pets Yes | WiFi | Swimming pool | Near the sea | Near a pub
About & Things To Do
This holiday rental is set in three acres of grounds, complete with a lake and an indoor heated swimming pool.
Located in the delightful southern Hampshire village of Netley Abbey.
Things to do: Royal Victoria Country Park and Netley Abbey, a 13th century Cistercian monastery are both nearby.
Garden House
Sleeps 12 | Bedrooms 6 | Bathrooms 4 | Pets No | WiFi
About & Things To Do
A picturesque family home in the heart of the New Forest National Park, Garden House is a fabulous choice for a break to Hampshire, surrounded by beautiful countryside and settled just outside the centre of the quaint village of Lyndhurst.
Things to do: Nearby village of Lyndhurst, Bolton’s Bench, Brockenhurst, Burley, Beaulieu, and Hythe.
Bournemouth is also near and has a beach and pier. Explore New Forest Golf Club for golfers.
Sleeps 18 New Forest
Buckholt Stables
Sleeps 18 | Bedrooms 9 | Bathrooms 9 | Pets Yes | Hot tub | WiFi | Open fire
About & Things To Do
Buckholt Stables were originally built in the 1820s and have been renovated to create this luxury holiday rental.
Things to do: Stonehenge is 10 miles away.
Visit the medieval city of Salisbury including its Gothic cathedral.
Let Us Help You Find The Perfect Big Cottage
We spend hours every day searching for the best accommodation so you don’t have to. We’ve handpicked the finest large holiday homes across the UK.
All the properties sleep 8 or more and are of an excellent or exceptional standard throughout.
Perfect for big families or multiple families and occasions. Or friend getaways.
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