From start to finish, we were made to feel very welcome by Maurizio and the staff. Nothing was too much trouble. The room was immaculate and very comfortable and the breakfast delicious.

Details- Lovely hotel in the new forest. Located in Brockenhurst, which is between lyndhurst and lymington. The beach is about 15-20 drive south. The magnificent forest is a stone through away. Purpose- Family short break (June) Local- There is a petrol station near by and a tesco express around the corner in brokenhurst village. There are limited places to eat here. Lymington is much better. General Pros- •Cosy, clean, friendly & helpful staff, •Beautifully furnished & large bedrooms •Generously portioned breakfast •Good value •Nice location •quiet •comfortable beds •Free, personally assigned car parking space Eco Pros- •Electric car charger •Plant-based options for breakfast •Solar Panels Cons- •None really Eco Cons- •There is one electric car charger (as far as I can tell) which is a slow charger (240v UK plug, this equates to ~ 2.4Kw (this means ~ 20 hours for a fully charge given efficiency losses and a 10A charger). Since you can only charge over night, we were able to charge about half. This costs £10. This is similar to a motorway service station. However it is far from extortionate. In reality the above isn’t a CON it’s a PRO. I was just giving some additional info for electric car owners. Make sure you book the nights charging before you arrive because it’s situated I. Front of a specific assigned car parking space. •Limited Plant Based options in their main restaurant. Overall: I would fully and warmly recommend this excellent little hotel.

Excellent location in the centre if Brickenhurst but quit within and around the hotel; we had a lovely sun trap outside our room!

Fantastic stay in Cottage Lodge hotel in the centre of Brockenhurst. Warm welcome by the owner on arrival, beautifully decorated rooms with comfortable beds and your own outside space. Great wifi The building is charming and spotlessly clean, all the staff is friendly, smiley and ready to answer your questions. Breakfast was delcious made with quality local products. We look forward to returning!

Fantastic base to explore New Forest. Everything on your doorstep. 10 minutes drive to Blackwater Arboretum, 10 minutes to the beach. Beautiful wildlife. The hotel was clean, dog friendly and super welcoming. Delicious breakfast. Can't wait to be back :)

The staff were welcoming, friendly and efficient. A wide range of tasty breakfast options was available and the evening meals in the White Tails restaurant were delicious. Our room was comfortable, well equipped and very clean. On the downside, the stairs were rather steep and corridors poorly lit. For tall visitors, many of the beams were hazardous; I have the scars to prove it!

We had a really lovely stay. The staff and service were amazing, I would have given them more than 5 stars if I could.

We enjoyed our stay and had a super meal in White tails restaurant .

Lovely property, staff very attentive. Only real issue was whilst in our room you could at times hear other people's conversations, perhaps soundproofing under the floorboards may help - I do realise it is an old building.

Homely and lovely breakfast.

We stayed at the cottage lodge for one night in November We arrived at 2pm and we were ushered into the snug to check in and for coffee and cake which was a nice touch however the fire was not lit, there were no lights on and it was cold! We stayed in The Foresters room which is quite basic. Nice comfy bed and all very clean but so very cold We asked if they could put the heating on but the owner was very dismissive and replied…” it goes on at 4pm and I cannot change that… we can’t have the heating on all day!” They provide a small electric heater in the room but that doesn’t have any effect on the bathroom We decided to go out and find a pub or cafe to warm up. Very disappointed with the owners attitude, we are paying guests and he was not concerned about the temperature in the bedroom He did apologise and left a complimentary bag of herbal tea in our room Maybe we can warm our hands on the kettle when it comes to the boil. Breakfast was really good, lots of choice and very nicely cooked but you cannot help but notice the staff wearing hoodies and jumpers inside ! Sometimes clever marketing and positive reviews can lead you to making a mistake and this was one of those times Overpriced and underwhelmed

A very compact cottage Hotel in a very pleasant village with a most welcoming Manager and staff, not to mention Morritzi’s (so sorry if I have misspelt his name) friendly dog called Pluto! Very stylish decor in the Dining room with such relaxing background music was a delight. White tails restaurant was very good with a great cuisine.

This is a lovely place to stay and in a fabulous location. The personalised parking space is a really nice touch and the food was very good indeed. Staff were polite and helpful and the owner very professional and accommodating. We would definitely stay here again.

The room was beautifully appointed and very clean. Our room was small, but the use of space was comfortable and linens were very nice. Reserved parking (with name) was an added treat. The staff was kind and very attentive. If I could change one thing, it would be the reservation needed for breakfast.

The hotel was easy to find and it was very easy to wander around Brockenhurst and to get out and about in The New Forest. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The included breakfast was very good. I sure we will return.

Wonderful hosts, but noisy street and restaurant (during meal times).

Place was quirky but really enjoyed it. Breakfast was delicious and staff very welcoming. Check was slow after a long drive but appreciated the complimentary coffee and cake ..

We enjoyed a last min stay the accommodation was lovely including a very comfy bed and our hosts were friendly and welcoming

Could not find a nicer hotel if you tried. The hosts were exceptional, always time to talk, they gave us ideas and directions of places to go. The room we stayed in was very clean, spacious, light and airy. Breakfast was very good, continental and English. We especially recommend the preserves on sale, the marmalades are sweetened with honey and are lovely. We would definitely stay again.

Beautiful room, lovely owner. Our first of many trips back to New Forest and Cottage Lodge.

What a fun place—the building dates to 1650, the staff were excellent, and the village nothing less than charming.

Excellent stay. Very friendly and helpful. Excellent breakfast

The perfect place to stay for a visit to the New Forest. Excellent facilities, friendly and helpful staff, a really good breakfast plus plus plus …. I will definitely stay again.

Such a warm and welcoming place to stay. Staff are so friendly and the breakfast was amazing. Will definitely be going back next year

Pondering the wisdom of giving 5 stars for everything which might make it even more popular and thus less available for our next stay. Still must be honest. So the best accolade is that we'll be back!

Very nice place to stay with friendly staff. Nice room with good amenities and breakfast was excellent. Cant really fault it.

Very clean, excellent stay

This is the second time we have stayed here. Great welcome with tea and cake. Pretty, comfortable rooms. Well located for shopping and restaurants in Brockenhurst. Very nice cooked-to-order breakfast. Highly recommend this hotel.

Breakfast Excellent

Quaint, slightly quirky and overall fabulous. We had a wonderful 2 night stay which included a hearty breakfast. Location is perfect for the centre of town and access to the miles of walks.

Good

Lovely hotel, personalised parking areas makes arrival very simple. Very welcoming, great atmosphere. Very comfy bed, well sized and well decorated bedroom. Great breakfast, really would recommend this hotel. Will definitely stay again!