Cottage Lodge Hotel

Hotels
9.2 (624 reviews)
Sway Road , Brockenhurst , gb

Free

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Hiking
Luggage storage
Cycling
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 624 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
J
Jorida family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

Excellent breakfast. Comfortable room. Perfect location. I had a great stay.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Louise solo_traveller gb
8
Great base to explore
Pros:

Excellent breakfast, great location and very friendly staff.

Cons:

Our room had a very small bathroom and anyone over 5ft11 would struggle to stand up in the shower. Room was small, and we couldn't plug kettle in without putting it on an upturned bin on the floor. Road outside pretty noisy.

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
J
June solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Lovely friendly staff who were extremely helpful. The room was unique with tree bed which was very comfortable. The breakfast was perfect, served with smile by lovely ladies. Everywhere was clean and well looked after. Sorry we left without saying goodbye and thankyou but we needed to get on the road while it was cooler a d the staff were busy in the kitchen.

Cons:

Nothing the Cottage Lodge could do about the weather but it was extremely hot and the fan was much needed but dudnt help a grest deal.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Catherine couple gb
10
Perfect hotel, perfect location would definitely recommend.
Pros:

We had our own little front door with seating area outside as we were around the back. The room was lovely and clean as was the main hotel. I loved the named parking spot and the snug area. It was also in a great location and the staff were lovely.

Cons:

We loved everything about it - nothing to dislike.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Elaine couple gb
8
Lovely 👍
Pros:

Lovely location, very clean and comfortable. Good breakfast. Staff very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Only one thing, our room was next to kitchen and the extractor was very noisy. It was a shame as there was a lovely terrace. If we stay here again we will ask for a room away from the extractor.

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
C
Christopher couple gb
7
Pros:

Good location.

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
J
Joseph solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
C
Cemal solo_traveller gb
10
Great hotel
Pros:

Gem of a hotel. Staff are very welcoming and friendly and allowed us to leave our bags at the hotel before check in and after check out, so that we could go for a walk. The room was very clean and modern with a tv, comfy bed and there was a decent amount of storage too. The shower was great too. Breakfast was included and the options were vast and the quality was top notch.
Would definitely recommend!!.

Cons:

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2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Brenda couple gb
10
Very enjoyable, the room was excellent (Morant)
Pros:

Good location for travelling around

Cons:

Nothing - all very good

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
M
Mcginty couple gb
10
Very comfortable staff made us feel welcome
Pros:

It was very beautiful with a nice room

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
T
Tracy solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Very friendly and welcoming.

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
G
Grundy couple gb
10
Very enjoyable
Pros:

Welcoming staff with tea and cake on arrival.
Imaginative decor and a super comfy bed made a really memorable stay.

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Wishart couple gb
10
2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Ben couple gb
10
2026-05-31 via Nuitee
U
Urs couple ch
10
location and wellcoming
Pros:

very friendly and wellcomming

Cons:

all good

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Anuszka family_with_children gb
10
Wonderful!
Pros:

Excellent food, staff charming, location great,only tiny thing bed a little too soft ( twin) but that’s personal preference.
Definitely wouid return very welcoming and both my daughter and I loved it.

Cons:

Bed a little too soft ( not a major issue) don’t want to take away from an excellent review.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Jess couple gb
10
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Susan family_with_children gb
9
Perfect for visiting Brockenhurst and New Forest.
Pros:

Friendly and welcoming staff. Very comfortable bed and delicious breakfast.

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Graham couple gb
10
Pros:

A very warm welcome on arrival accompanied by tea and cake. Breakfasts were excellent and made to order from an imaginative menu of local produce. Our room was spacious, tastefully furnished with a lovely bathroom. The personalised allocated parking was also a nice touch.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
K
Kevin solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

We liked the actual place so lovely and comfortable and in a great location central for bars & restaurants 😀 and in walking distance as well.
Staff were very friendly and welcoming and helpful.
Breakfast was very nice as well. Will definitely recommend to friends and family. Also we intend on returning again as enjoyed very much. 😀

2026-05-27 via Nuitee