Cottage Lodge Hotel

Hotels
9.2 (593 reviews)
Sway Road , Brockenhurst , gb

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Shared lounge/TV area
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Excellent breakfast
Great location
Cons:
Shower didn’t work very well
Musty towels

Categories

Cleanliness
9.09
Room spotless, very comfortable
Service
9.76
Hosts were very friendly and welcoming
Location
9.3
Stunning location, ideal location in the village
Room Quality
8.95
Great room and comfortable
Amenities
8.28
Access to accommodation and lack of EV charging points.
Value for Money
9.44
Pleasant stay and great value
Food and Beverage
9.49
Breakfast excellent, staff and breakfast amazing
Overall Experience
9.26
Superb experience, would return
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 10:12

Property Description

Charming 17th-Century Residence
Cottage Lodge Hotel, located in the picturesque Victorian village of Brockenhurst, offers a unique stay in a historic 17th-century building. The property's rich history and original features provide a charming and cozy atmosphere for guests to enjoy.

Comfortable Eco-Chic Rooms
With 16 comfortable hotel-style bedrooms, Cottage Lodge Hotel combines eco-friendly practices with chic design. Guests can relax in rooms equipped with modern amenities such as Smart TVs, tea/coffee making facilities, and ensuite bathrooms, ensuring a comfortable and convenient stay.

Ideal Location for Exploring
Situated in the heart of the New Forest National Park, guests can easily explore the beauty of the open forest just a short walk away. Whether enjoying a leisurely walk or opting for horse riding or bicycle hire in the village, there are plenty of opportunities to immerse yourself in nature.

Experience the charm of Cottage Lodge Hotel and book your stay for a memorable getaway.

Important information:

Check-in:
Please note that reception closes for check-in at 20:00. Please let the hotel know your expected arrival time in the guest comments when making your reservation.

Reception is open from 08:00 to 20:00, the owners are available only for emergencies after 20:00.

If you check in after 20:00, Cottage Lodge will add additional costs to your bill.

Please note the Small Double Room has a restricted head height of 6-foot.

Noise:
Please note that due to its location, you may experience a little village noise.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SOU

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 593 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.09
Service: 9.76
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 8.95
Amenities: 8.28
Value for Money: 9.44
Food and Beverage: 9.49
Overall Experience: 9.26
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Gary • couple • gb
10
Totally what we wanted
Pros:

Location staff atmosphere accommodation cleanliness and food

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • gb
9
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Xeena • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • gb
10
Extremely enjoyable
Pros:

Very warm welcome, lovely room, delicious home cooked breakfast. Excellent central location.

Cons:

There wasn’t anything we didn’t like about the property.

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Stacy • couple • us
10
Perfect stay in the New Forest
Pros:

We booked a double with patio and enjoyed a spotlessly clean room with a beautiful garden patio. Perfect location in the New Forest within walking distance of restaurants and paths to enjoy the scenery and the local horses. Wonderful host, Eldar, was so helpful with restaurant and activity suggestions and anything else we might need. Safe, convenient location and excellent WiFi. Excellent on-site restaurant and a delicious breakfast ordered from a menu. We loved everything and will definitely return if we're in the area.

Cons:

Everything was wonderful.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Marc • extended_group • be
9
Pros:

Very good location, very clean, nice room.
Very helpful staff.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
9
Wonderful.
Pros:

Amazing furniture and so impressive local materials were used.
The breakfast was excellent and very helpful and friendly staff.
Great location.

Cons:

Purely subjective but we found the mattress a little on the soft side, but nothing we couldn't handle.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Trevor • couple • gb
8
Very nice lovely staff.
Pros:

Great

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Martin • couple • gb
10
A very nice stay with a welcoming team
Pros:

Loved the hotel, history, location and especially the 'team'. Highly recommended for a New Forest stay.

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Smith • couple • gb
8
Good stay. Comfortable. Pubs around the area. With good food
Pros:

Breakfast was very good 👍

Cons:

Was expecting a bar . As they had a restaurant. Restaurant wasn't available at the weekend.

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Stuart • couple • gb
10
Lovely cottage in the perfect location. The team go above and beyond to make a brilliant stay!
Pros:

Everything! The personalised parking spaces, the location, the welcome coffee and cake , the staff, breakfast, the character of the building, clean cosy room.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Perfect location. Excellent breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Garry • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Bedroom and breakfast were excellent

Cons:

We thought there would be a proper bar rather than an honesty bar which didn't have any alcohol free beer

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Ashwuni • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Very nice hotel. We loved it. Will visit again.

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Sheena • couple • gb
10
Lovely hotel, ideally situated for touring the New Forest
Pros:

We were greeted with a very warm welcome and provided with tea/coffee and cake on arrival. We were also offered an upgrade on our room as they had a more superior room available with a four poster bed. The room was really lovely. We had a great breakfast too

Cons:

We loved everything

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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kathy • couple • us
8
Historic building with loads of charm but somewhat dated facilities.dated s
Pros:

The old world charm, historic building, celebrates the location of The New Forest and represents it well. Very good breakfast! Like the honor drinks bar.

Cons:

Room stuffy, no ventilation. The tub/shower was difficult to crawl out of and quite dangerous for elderly people like us. The toilet didn’t flush well and emitted an unpleasant odour after a few uses.

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Christine • couple • gb
8
It was a quirky building, excellent location, thoughtful, friendly proprietors and staff.
Pros:

Parking space had my name on it which was a nice discovery. Greeting on arrival with a pot of tea or coffee and cake. Lovely touch after a long journey. Breakfast offered exceptional choice, some prepared for your arrival in the dining room and then the cooked breakfast choices on request. The bedroom and bathroom were very clean. I understand they use locally sourced food and offer honey, jams and marmalade from a local farm. I bought some honey and look forward to trying it.

Cons:

The mattress was soft on the edges and appeared to rise slightly towards the bottom. It was not a problem in that we did sleep alright once we got used to the feeling we might roll off the bed. Being a firm edge bed owner highlighted the difference. Personal preference.

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Jon • couple • gb
9
Very enjoyable stay.
Pros:

Everything . Excellent !

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Bell • family_with_children • gb
8
We had a lovely relaxing stay.
Pros:

The location was great. The room was stylish and the private garden was perfect to sit out as the sun was shining. Breakfast was lovely and the staff were friendly and welcoming.

Cons:

There was no fridge in the room.

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee