The New Forest Inn

2.5 star property
Inn near New Forest National Park in Lyndhurst

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Standard Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

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The New Forest Inn, Emery Down, Hampshire, Lyndhurst, England, SO43 7DY
  • Place, New Forest Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, New Forest National Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Southampton Cruise Terminal
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Lyndhurst

In Lyndhurst .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Lyndhurst inn, you'll find New Forest Museum and River Test. Also, New Forest Golf Club is within 3 miles (5 km) and New Forest National Park is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • New Forest Museum - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • New Forest National Park - 9 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World - 12 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Southampton Cruise Terminal - 17 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Stonehenge - 48 min drive - 54.3 km

Getting around

  • Southampton Ashurst New Forest Station - 10 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Haywain - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The White Hart - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hartnett Holder & Co - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Coach & Horses - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Happy Cheese - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The New Forest Inn

Inn near New Forest National Park in Lyndhurst
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Garden
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The New Forest Inn offers 8 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Digital television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers. This Lyndhurst inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

New Forest Inn
Inn The New Forest Inn Lyndhurst
Lyndhurst The New Forest Inn Inn
Inn The New Forest Inn
The New Forest Inn Lyndhurst
The New Forest Inn Inn
The New Forest Inn Lyndhurst
The New Forest Inn Inn Lyndhurst

The New Forest Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 138 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very hospitable. Gorgeous food. Perfect location for exploring New Forest.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mike

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Smack bang in the middle of the New Forest itself, it would have been criminal of me not to explore the surrounding wooded areas as part of a long walk. My room was very comfortable and the staff were very helpful and accommodating. The shower helped wash away the day's labors but the bed could have been more comfortable. I dined there on the evening which was ok but for breakfast, the eggs were undercooked and the bacon cooked to the point that you could only identify it via its fingertips. All in all, I would look to stay here again but would perhaps dine elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worth a visit

Second time visiting. Lovely rooms, very comfortable. Due to current hot weather rooms a bit too hot as no air conditioning. Breakfast excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Avoid room 1

When I first turned up and was taken to the room I was a bit concerned that it would be a bit shabby, the hallway smells and the carpet is filthy, thankfully the bedroom was really nice. Lovely pub and my dinner was good. The girl checking me in was really friendly and helpful. The thing that really let my stay down was my bedroom was above the kitchen and the noise was terrible. I really wanted an early night but it felt like I was sleeping in the kitchen, the noise went on until 11.30pm. For that reason I would never stay again whilst working as it's too noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Helpful staff. Amazing breakfast Could not fault it at all. Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gail, South Luffenham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Riding in the New Forest on the way back from Exmoor. The room was bomfortable and the food good both evening meal and breakfast, Would stay again. Nice New Forest location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

GJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

OK, place could do with a little tlc.

Rooms are at the top of an awful looking manky staircase, which didn't bode well, but the room was clean. It was small and very hot due to no a/c and warm weather. The common area/hal desperately needs refreshing. Breakfast was OK. Overall, it feels a bit like it needs some tlc.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

New Forest gem

The food at the Inn was really good and that is bother evening meal and the breakfast. The room was a little bit tight for a large person. The Location was superb .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Weekend away

Lovely pub and room, overall it was fantastic, the staff really make it what it is!!. If i had to moan, queen size bed was 2 tiny singles pushed together. And my side sloped down to the floor and it would be nice if the juice at breakfast was chilled. Howeverbreakfast and food in general was very good. Would definitely return
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

New Forest Inn

The room was spotlessly clean and cosy. The staff were all friendly and helpful and the breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you're looking for 5 star sterile environment this is not for you. When booking on line your'e never sure what you will walk into.As soon as we set foot through the door we knew we had made the right decision. New Forest Inn steeps in atmosphere, 18th century beautiful country pub in the heart of the New Forest, even the ponies were there outside to welcome us. The staff were amazing as was the food. Bedroom a little quirky...we loved it, extremely clean throughout. We will certainly be back, hopefully autumn to this most wonderful establishment!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sally, Reading

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, however we stayed there in the heatwave & the fan provided sadly didn’t help. The room was very hot think having the kitchen extra fan sadly outside the window didn’t help, just like sleeping in a sauna there was hardly any breeze coming through the window .I appreciate the staff could do nothing about the very hot weather. It was cool in the bar & beautiful garden
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gorgeous New Forest Inn

This is a pub with a difference, a traditional old New Forest Inn with interesting decor. Also charming New Forest ponies visit daily and stand and watch while you have a beer. All the staff are friendly and happy and provide great service, nothing seemed too much trouble. Our room was very comfortable and well equipped with tea and coffee making facilities and toiletries. Situated in the heart of the forest just outside Lyndhurst (20 min walk away) its extremely peaceful. The food on offer is high end pub grub with a few specials thrown in and you certainly won't go hungry. The breakfast selection is very good and the New Forest Breakfast will last you all day, no matter how far you're going to walk. We stayed 2 nights and would have stayed longer if we could. Highly recommended however bear in mind this is an old pub with rooms not a swanky 5 star hotel, but the people who work there warrant that rating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely place to stay. Friendly staff (especially during the breakfast). Room was compact but lovely and clean. A lovely pub with a lovely garden. A fantastic breakfast, with an especially friendly staff member (morning of 08/07/2025). Thank you for there pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place to explore the new forest

This is a lovely place and the pub I see great. The food is very good and the garden lovely. The staff are very friendly and helpful. My only issue is that our room was over the kitchen and so was incredibly hot and stuffy. Had a fan but this didn't really do much. Overall a lovely stay just wish the room was cooler.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stop off

Great stop off, parking, extensive menu, nice room, plenty of seating jnside and out. Evening meal and breakfast both excellent.Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

GARY

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like the fact that you can walk a few yards from the property and you're in the forest. Good location for walking the dog. The whole of the New Forest inn is dog friendly and staff are very welcoming towards them.Very helpful staff !
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Toby

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025