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Dog-friendly cottages in the New Forest
Dog-friendly cottages, lodges and hotels in the New Forest, from Lyndhurst, Brockenhurst and Burley to Beaulieu, Lymington, Ringwood and Fordingbridge, with what to check before you book.
The New Forest is ideal for a break with a dog: open heath and woodland walks start from almost every village, and the coast is a short drive away.
This guide gathers dog-friendly places to stay by area, from single cottages to hotels with dog-friendly rooms and a holiday park where dogs are allowed in every type of accommodation. Ponies, cattle, pigs and deer roam freely, so keep dogs close on forest walks, and read each listing's dog rules before you book.
What to check before you book
- How many dogs? Many places take one or two; agencies set rules per cottage, so check each listing.
- Is there a pet fee? Charges are usually per dog, per night or per stay.
- Which rooms? Hotels and inns often keep dogs to set bedrooms and out of the main restaurant.
- Is the garden fully enclosed? "Garden" doesn't always mean dog-proof; ask if your dog is an escape artist.
- Livestock on the doorstep? Many forest cottages open straight onto land grazed by ponies and cattle, so plan for lead walking.
Lyndhurst, Minstead and Burley
The middle and west of the forest, with open heath and ancient woodland.
- Selected properties
Church Cottage
A three-bedroom cottage in Burley with direct access to the forest.
Dogs accepted; check the number allowed when booking.
- Dogs in some areas
Lime Wood
A country house hotel in the forest just outside Lyndhurst; dogs are welcome in selected rooms, lodges, cottages and cabins, but not the main house.
Dogs welcome in selected rooms, lodges, cottages and cabins; not in the main house, spa or restaurants.
- Selected properties
Furzey House
A large six-bedroom house for up to ten in Minstead, next to Furzey Gardens; pets allowed.
Pets allowed; confirm dog numbers and fees with the owner.
- Dogs in some areas
Burley Manor
A country house hotel in the centre of Burley with dog-friendly rooms, including the Burley Hut.
Dogs welcome in selected rooms, including the Burley Hut and designated Classic, Deluxe and Suite rooms.
Brockenhurst, Beaulieu and Lymington
The south of the forest, between the heath and the Solent.
- Dogs in some areas
Balmer Lawn Hotel
A hotel on the edge of Brockenhurst with forest walking routes from the door and designated dog-friendly rooms.
Dogs welcome in designated rooms and most public areas; not in the pool or Beresford Restaurant.
- Dogs in some areas
The Montagu Arms
A hotel in Beaulieu village with dog-friendly rooms and an afternoon tea option for dogs.
Dogs accommodated in Hayloft Suites, Courtyard rooms and a limited number of Snug rooms.
- Selected properties
Home Farm Cottage
A cottage for up to four on a working farm near Beaulieu; one small dog, kept on a lead.
One small dog only, kept on a lead at all times (it's a working farm).
- Selected properties
The Buoys
A cottage a short walk from Lymington High Street; one dog.
One dog accepted.
More in Brockenhurst, Beaulieu, Lymington
Ringwood and Fordingbridge
The western edge of the forest and the Avon valley.
- Dogs welcome
Sandy Balls
A woodland holiday park at Godshill where dogs are allowed in all accommodation types, with an on-site pub.
Dogs allowed in all accommodation types; must be kept on a lead on site and not left alone in accommodation.
- Dogs welcome
West Wing, The Manor House
A three-bedroom wing of a Georgian house in Ringwood, sleeping six and advertised as dog-friendly.
Advertised as a dog-friendly property; confirm numbers when booking.
- Selected properties
Corner Cottage
A cottage for up to eight on the edge of the forest near Ringwood; dogs accepted for a weekly fee.
Dogs accepted for a weekly fee; keep them on a long lead in the garden.
More in Fordingbridge, Ringwood
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