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Stables Retreat - Direct Access to The Forest

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Ringwood

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A fire pit with flames, surrounded by gravel and plants, under a wooden pergola with string lights.
A neatly made bed with a purple blanket, two pillows, and two folded towels. There is a bedside table with a lamp, a rug, and a window with curtains.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a staircase.
A garden with a gravel path, wooden fence, and various plants.
A house with a sloped roof, a wooden fence, and a gravel driveway.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6144 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Burley, ENG
  • Place, New Forest National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Burley Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, New Forest Cider
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪56 min drive‬

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About the area

Ringwood

Seaside stay .You'll find Burley Park and New Forest Cider within 2 miles (3 km) of this cottage. Also, Liberty's Owl Raptor and Reptile Centre is within 3 miles (5 km) and New Forest National Park is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • New Forest National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Burley Park - 9 min drive - 2.0 km
  • New Forest Cider - 10 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Bournemouth Beach - 41 min drive - 29.1 km
  • Poole Harbour - 49 min drive - 35.2 km

Getting around

  • Lymington Sway Station - 16 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Elm Tree - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hot Box - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Old Station Tea Rooms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Lamb Inn - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Stables Retreat - Direct Access to The Forest


The Stables is a hideaway set within a peaceful forest location. It sits within a Country House estate in the heart of the New Forest. Reached via a scenic forest track and close to Burley village, it offers effortless festive comfort, forest walks, roaming wildlife and beautiful open views right from the gate — the perfect escape for a relaxing New Forest stay.



• Get away from it all and get back to nature
• Arrive and relax — enjoy a welcoming winter stay
• Three nights lets you properly relax - see our deals

Location & Setting

• Peaceful Country House estate in the New Forest
• Access via a scenic forest track
• Forest walks, trails and views immediately outside
• Deer and New Forest ponies often pass the gates
• Minutes from Burley’s pubs, shops and cafés
• Ringwood just 3 miles away (Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, David Lloyd, Leisure Centre)
• Adjacent field ideal for picnics, play and panoramic views (supervision required)

Inside The Stables

• Spacious kitchen with dining area
• Fully equipped: dishwasher, washing /tumble dryer, microwave, fridge/freezer
• Cosy living room with comfortable seating
• Smart TV with free Netflix
• Books and board games for relaxed evenings
• Dedicated work area (upstairs)
• Perfect base for cyclists — bring your bikes to explore nearby trails

WiFi
Fibre Wi-Fi around 200+ Mbps.

Work Area
There is a table, desk light and office chair for work.

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

3 bedrooms:
• 1 king bedroom (ground floor)
• 1 double bedroom (upstairs)
• 1 twin bedroom (ground Floor)
• Ideal for families or small groups

• Bathroom with bath and walk-in shower (ground floor)
• Separate downstairs cloakroom

Family-Friendly

• Travel cot and highchair available
• Movable stair gate for kitchen or sitting-room door
• Safe, enclosed outdoor areas for supervised play

Dog-Friendly

• Up to 2 well-behaved medium-sized dogs welcome
• Dogs to stay in kitchen and not be left unaccompanied
• Exercise dogs outside the gates in the forest
• Please clear up after pets

Outdoor Living

• Private fenced garden
• Covered alfresco dining area
• Fire pit and BBQ for cosy evenings
• Easy access to open forest and fields from the main gates
• Parking for up to 4 cars

Your Stay

• Thorough deep clean before each arrival
• Friday & Monday changeovers with flexibility where possible

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,550 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Please leave key on the kitchen table when you leave for the cleaners. Thank you
Please make sure the bbq, if used , is clean for the next guest
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

FIRE PIT and FIELD - Please supervise children at all times. Do not leave the fire pit unattended or move the firepit. Do not touch or feed horses.
Please leave the property tidy and dispose of rubbish in nearby bins. An additional £50 may be deducted from the deposit is left in a bad state.
Do not leave dogs unattended unless they are in a cage. Please keep off the furniture and not up upstairs. Please let us know if dogs are coming.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: We welcome two well behaved dogs

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

New Forest Stables is Tranquil Forest Setting Outskirts House
New Forest Stables is Tranquil Forest Setting Outskirts Burley
New Forest Stables is Tranquil Forest Setting Outskirts
New Forest Stables is Tranquil Forest Setting Outskirts House
New Forest Stables is Tranquil Forest Setting Outskirts Burley
New Forest Stables is Tranquil Forest Setting Outskirts House
New Forest Stables is Tranquil Forest Setting Outskirts

Frequently asked questions

How close is Stables Retreat - Direct Access to The Forest to the airport?

This cottage is 10 mi (24-min drive) away from the Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Stables Retreat - Direct Access to The Forest have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Stables Retreat - Direct Access to The Forest to the beach?

This cottage is 16.8 mi (50-min drive) from Bournemouth Beach and 9.7 mi (26-min drive) from Highcliffe Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Stables Retreat - Direct Access to The Forest offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Stables Retreat - Direct Access to The Forest?

No, there is no casino at this cottage, but Genting Casino Bournemouth (20-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Stables Retreat - Direct Access to The Forest?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Stables Retreat - Direct Access to The Forest?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Stables Retreat - Direct Access to The Forest have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Stables Retreat - Direct Access to The Forest have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Stables Retreat - Direct Access to The Forest to downtown Ringwood?

This cottage is 0.9 mi away from Burley.

Stables Retreat - Direct Access to The Forest Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mick H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location, did lots of walking and did not have to use the car.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenny G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house, and the owners were very friendly and helpful, responded quickly when we needed some assistance.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shirlei R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely short break for all the family.

Lovely place to stay with lots of things to do in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caroline c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house in beautiful surroundings, we would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

cs d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

It was marvellous to walk straight out into the New Forest from the door, and the owner was so generous and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay.

A lovely, spacious cottage with everything you need. Beautiful surroundings in a quiet location within easy reach of the local town of Burley and The Forest. The owner, Anne, was friendly and very helpful and we all had a great time here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julian F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place in the New Forest

This was a lovely property that was accurately represented in the online photographs. The owner was lovely, and we really enjoyed walking in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Graham E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely location, perfect get away cottage

Anne is the perfect host and made us very welcome. We had a great family get together, walking the forest and visiting the coast. The cottage made a great base to do that.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sarah-jane t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet get away with freinds. The Sables was well equipped, clean and well presented. Had everything you could need. Very quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kate d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heart of New Forest

We had a lovely mini break here. Walking was fantastic from straight out the gate and property well equipped and lovely to return back to
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jackie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were in the UK for a family wedding in the nearby village of Bransgore and were also looking forward to exploring the New Forest National Park (which did not disappoint!)The property served as a great base of operations with plenty of space to accommodate 4 adults (two couples) and one child under 2. We especially enjoyed the outdoor courtyard filled with a lovely array of flowering plants. The host, Anne, was easily accessible and very pleasant to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alice o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Forest Location

Beautiful property right on the Forest - ponies a stones throw from your doorstep! A warm and friendly welcome from our host Anne who provided all the details we needed ahead of time and lovely welcome treats in the cottage. Would have loved to stay longer!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

pia h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottages in fabulous forest setting

Anne and Ral are wonderful hosts. We were welcomed with a decadent gift of homemade cakes and a bottle of Prosecco. The location is secluded and magical- great walks from the cottages. We saw a white buck at the front gate.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arthur C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Surpassing Expectations

Flawless stay with wonderful host. Full-send recommend 10/10!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenny D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stable stay

Beautiful conversion, this stable is clean, light, airy, well furnished, comfortable and contains everything one could need for a stay. There was wine and a cake to greet us and a welcoming note. Lovely hosts. We would definitely visit again and highly recommend this beautiful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Glen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heaven

I can’t praise this location enough . Lovely house. Beautiful surroundings. Wonderful owners . Everything was smart , well done , tasteful and charming . Can’t wait to return .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Benjamin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cottage

We had a lovely stay here. The hosts were fantastic and communication was great. The house was well stocked for everything we needed. The bed was small for two adults but we knew the size before we arrived. And there were a lot of (harmless) flying bugs around.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We will be back!

An amazing cottage in the New Forest- ponies really did walk by. Anne ( the host) was wonderful. She met us the first day and was there at checkout. Fun evenings of barbecues and a fire pit. This was an adults only weekend of siblings- can’t wait to come back with our children and grandchildren. They will love it !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Avnita S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location; in the midst of the forest. Property is close to host's house and another cottage owned by the host. Other than that, you're totally in nature.Lovely cottage, not big, but good enough size.Nicely decorated, clean and well-stocked.Anne and husband were so friendly and came across as being genuine. But not too much; completely left us on our own, unless we needed something.Highly recommend by all of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hamish B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Location

This was exactly what we had been looking for! Comfortable accommodation with privacy and in a beautiful location. We thoroughly enjoyed our week here, and I think our dog enjoyed it even more. Great walks on the doorstep and a very nice 30 minute walk away from roads down into Burley for nice pubs and cafes. Also recommend a visit to the local store and trying some of the local butchers products. The property was comfortable and clean with a nice outdoor area which we enjoyed. We would definitely recommend a visit :)
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ruth S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kettle family

Over all good. The shower is a bit hit and miss, goes hot then cold.Could do with bathroom upstairs (as it sleeps six)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Iain A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely, quiet and comfortable

Thanks Anne and Ral What a lovely break for new year in a remote New Forest cottage. Ideal for walks, mountain biking and generally chilling out- cottage is clean, well equipped and comfy. Will defo stay again. Hosts are lovely and left is to it - most helpful was the ability to charge my EV on site as well. We had shocking weather but it didn’t matter - a lovely cottage in a lovely part of the world. The oil heating is robust and we spent most of the time with it off as it gets very warm quickly and we didn’t need it. Highly recommended
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Theresa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a beautiful house and great location!

We really loved staying at this house. It’s in the perfect location, stepping out straight into the woods. We spotted 4 deer at sunset on one day, and came across many of the wild horses that roam around in the area. Several great walks in nearby woods too. We recommend visiting the Raptor Centre nearby too. The house was perfect for us. Everything you could need. It was clean & tidy. We really appreciated the bottle of Prosecco & a lovely chocolate cake! Anne greeted us and came to say goodbye thank you Anne & family for hosting us :) We hope to return again to explore some more.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte Wyman

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic property in amazing location with lovely owner!

Thank you to Anne the owner, for a fantastic stay in your lovely house, in an amazing location in the woods. The house was very clean and very well maintained, simple check in process and a huge chocolate cake and bottle of fizz welcomed our arrival. It's also a lovely stroll through the woods to the center of Burley with its pubs/restaurants, cafes and well stocked shop. Plus all the shops and supermarkets in nearby Ringwood. A brilliant place to stay and explore the New Forest. Thanks again. Charlotte and family
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kevin l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property in a superb location

Had a fantastic two night stay with family. Anne couldn’t have been more helpful with the booking and directions and the cottage itself is beautiful, homely with every comfort you could wish for. The location is stunning, beautifully quiet but not by any means “remote” with walks out on to the Forest straight from the door. Saw numerous wild horses and even a deer joining them in the field. Thank you Anne for making us feel so welcome and also for the cake and wine which we forgot to thank you for at the time! We can’t wait to stay again. Kevin and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022