The New Forest National Park in Hampshire is a genuine 12-month destination and winter is as good a time of year to visit as any, for crisp country walks (perhaps with the family dog in tow), welcoming pubs with roaring log fires, and a plethora of restaurants to discover from splendid fish and chips through to fine-dining establishments.
Best of all, it is the time of year when prices are lower and Cottage Lodge Hotel, the number one rated hotel in Brockenhurst, is offering a three-nights- for-the-price-of-two deal which works out to just £99 per person (two sharing a room), including the renowned New Forest Marque, full-English breakfast, which uses local produce.
Family-owned and run, Cottage Lodge is a unique hotel featuring the most extraordinary hand-made furniture – including a number of four-poster beds – which have been carved from ‘fallen’ New Forest trees by a local wood sculptor.
Cottage Lodge is also ideally situated for discovering the forest on foot (free maps/guides available) or for visiting all the popular attractions which are just a short drive away, including the world famous National Motor Museum, Palace and Abbey at Beaulieu, Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway, the Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum and New Forest Cider, to name just some.
The three-nights-for-the-price-of-two offer is available from Sundays to Thursdays during the month of January and includes accommodation in a four-poster bedroom, Bucks Fizz breakfast, tea and cake on arrival and a late checkout on the final morning (noon).
Call 01590 622 296 or visit www.cottagelodge.co.uk.
Stop press: A winter sale is being held from 28 December to 9 January 2018, with two-night stays between Sunday and Thursday throughout 2018 (except school holidays) available from just £50 per person (two sharing, B&B).