Penny Farthing Hotel & Cottages

Hotels
8.2 (3209 reviews)
Romsey Road , Lyndhurst , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Clean rooms
Great value for money
Cons:
Noise from other guests
Tired external appearance
Maintenance issues reported

Categories

Cleanliness
7.99
Many reviews mention the hotel as clean; however, some guests noted the external tiredness and maintenance issues.
Service
8.76
Guests generally praised friendly and helpful staff, contributing positively to their experience.
Location
8.8
The location received consistent praise, with guests enjoying its proximity to attractions.
Room Quality
7.75
Some positive comments about room cleanliness and comfort, but concerns about noise and upkeep were mentioned.
Amenities
7.78
Basic amenities acknowledged; some suggestions for improvements but generally adequate.
Value for Money
8.24
Value for money reportedly good, especially with the included breakfast and pricing.
Food and Beverage
8.29
Most guests were satisfied with the breakfast options, although some minor suggestions were made.
Overall Experience
7.96
Overall positive experiences reported, despite some issues noted by guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 05:04

Property Description

Renovated Rooms
Experience comfort and style in our newly renovated bedrooms, offering a variety of room types to suit every guest's needs, including popular 3-bed cottages. Enjoy a complimentary breakfast with every room booking, ensuring a great start to your day.

Convenient Amenities
Relax in our en suite rooms equipped with TVs, free tea/coffee facilities, and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Unwind at our fully licensed bar or take advantage of complimentary parking in our private car park.

Ideal Location
Located in the heart of Lyndhurst, our hotel is surrounded by shops, bars, and restaurants, making it the perfect base to explore the New Forest. Don't miss out on the opportunity to discover the beauty of the national park just a short walk away.

Book your stay now for an unforgettable experience at our charming hotel!

Important information:

Please note that only the number of guests indicated at booking can enter the room.

Pets can be accommodated at the property for an additional fee of GBP 10 per pet, per stay.

Payment due upon arrival.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Airport code: SOU

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 16 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People 16 years old and over stay for £55 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 3209 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.99
Service: 8.76
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 7.75
Amenities: 7.78
Value for Money: 8.24
Food and Beverage: 8.29
Overall Experience: 7.96
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Clare solo_traveller gb
7
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Nicky solo_traveller gb
8
Short break away - June 2026
Pros:

The uniqueness of the building, the polite and friendly staff.

Free off street parking. (Although tight for spaces when fully booked it seems).

The room was also very clean and tidy.

Breakfast was enjoyable, filling and plentiful.

Cons:

No lift, and the stairs to the upper floor had a very heavy fire door to open from the stairwell which felt precarious when pushing it open from the top of the stairs with luggage. Almost felt like you could topple backwards.

The bath panel in our room (Tomahawk) could have done with repainting as it looked tired. Also the shower curtain was quite stained.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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James extended_group gb
9
Pros:

Very friendly and helpful staff, good room with good bathroom shower etc, Location was perfect and we really enjoyed staying there. Shall certainly stay there again if in that area.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Tara family_with_children gb
7
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Keith couple gb
7
Good for price but would not stay again.
Pros:

Good breakfast, friendly staff.

Cons:

Bin in bathroom had not been emptied from previous guest. Kept banging head on wall because it was an attic room.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Steve extended_group gb
9
Decent
Pros:

Good apartment. Decorated nicely.

Cons:

Bathroom could be a bit better but it was ok.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller au
7
Lovely hotel.
Pros:

Friendly staff, free parking Easy walk to town.
good cooked breakfast.

Cons:

Not the best bed.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Tim solo_traveller nz
9
Great B&B in the heart of the New Forest.
Pros:

Very good breakfast. Very convenient for visiting the New Forest and an easy walk into the centre of the village.

Cons:

Stairs to room were quite steep.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Anne couple je
8
Great base for a cycling or walking holiday, good value, handy for some excellent pubs
Pros:

Spacious, could keep e-bikes safely overnight, space to do yoga in the bedroom, very dog friendly

Cons:

On noisy main road. Decor and equipment bit tired. Loads of crockery but Need to replace kitchen equipment, make sure handles on pans are secure, more and larger pans, sharp knives. Bought a cafetière for them. You can sleep 6 but only comfortably cook for 3. Fine for us but if we had brought the kids we would have needed to shop.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Peter solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

Helpful staff and good breakfast.

Cons:

Noise from road, steep stairs and hot room

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Lynn solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Sharon solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Jane solo_traveller gb
9
Heatwave stay, Jane and Steve Turner
Pros:

The hotel was exceptionally clean and the full English breakfast each morning was excellent. The staff were friendly and very helpful. We will definitely stay here again. Situated off the high street with a range of shops, cafes and pub restaurants. The Fox and Hounds do a good rotisserie chicken meal with choice of sides for a reasonable price

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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John C couple gb
9
Great value 👍
Pros:

Great value, clean, comfortable, lovely staff, nothing too much trouble, perfect location, easy breakfast, no complaints !

Cons:

Somewhere to hang towels in the bathroom, toiletries need to be accessible ! Just a recommendation !
Generally, liked it !

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Kerry solo_traveller gb
8
Lovely
Pros:

Brilliant location. Very friendly staff and a good breakfast.
Room was also well prepared for the heat with extra air con.

Cons:

We were very happy 😊 and found no faults

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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rob couple gb
9
would recommend and would stay again
Pros:

everything great with lovely breakfast and friendly staff.

Cons:

couldnt get any hot water out of shower

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Alan solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Robert solo_traveller gb
10
short break
Pros:

Great value hotel, in a good location for everything

Cons:

nothing

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Mandy couple gb
9
Brilliant! We will be back as it does exactly what it says on the tin.
Pros:

The property was lovely functional not pretentious. Staff were so friendly helpful and genuinely interested in our well being.

Cons:

Lots of steep stairs and our shower went burning hot or freezing cold 🤣

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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John family_with_children se
7
Nice hotel with great location
Pros:

Breakfast was good, they had a selection of a continental choice and a full English choice, both were available for breakfast. Nice decorated room, the room was also very large which isn't always the case we had no issue having space to move around with 4 people and luggage. Parking outside the hotel and attentive staff.

Cons:

The only thing we had an issue was the temperature in the room. When we visited there was a heatwave on in the country so the room was extremely hot but this wasn't something cause by the hotel and the staff was very accommodating with getting us extra fans and making sure they were on in our room before we arrived. We were happy with everything else.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee