Our 40+ homes are spread all across the New Forest, in picture postcard villages like Beaulieu, Brockenhurst and Burley…where the pace is slow and the ponies roam free… To the wilder north of the Forest, near Fordingbridge, down to the glorious coastal walks at Milford and Keyhaven, on to bustling Lymington with all its Georgian charm.

Sitting in the heart of the New Forest with ponies wandering past the garden gate, Forest View is a beautifully characterful semi-detached cottage with room for six and a wood burner that makes even a rainy New Forest afternoon feel like exactly the right place to be.

You couldn't ask for a better base in the New Forest than Forest View. Step outside and you're immediately in open forest - the trails, the trees and the roaming animals are right there, no driving required. Step in the other direction and the lovely village of Brockenhurst is just a stroll away. Head to The Bakehouse for your morning pastries - multi-award-winning and famous for its doughnuts and Belgian buns. Pop along to the Village Butcher and Village Veg on Brookley Road to stock up for the days ahead, and keep your eyes peeled for the ponies and donkeys that wander the high street as if they own the place. Just along the way, sign up for a session with Little Goats at Brockenhurst - an unexpected delight and a firm favourite with guests of all ages. Don't miss the donkey walking experience nearby, either. Hire a bike from Cycleexperience and take in the surroundings on two wheels, tee off at the picturesque Brockenhurst Manor Golf Club, or treat yourselves to a spa day or a very special supper at The Pig hotel. With a mainline station right in Brockenhurst, you're beautifully poised for pony-spotting adventures further into the forest, or a day trip to London in under two hours. Services also run to Bournemouth, Southampton and Winchester. We'd very much suggest leaving the car at home.