Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Comfortable room
Cons:
Noisy areas
Outdated bathroom fixtures
Some minor service issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8
General cleanliness issues noted such as noisy areas and outdated bathroom.
Service
8.7
Friendly staff mentioned positively across multiple reviews.
Location
9
Great location for exploring the New Forest and overall positive sentiment.
Room Quality
8.1
Rooms were comfortable but some reports of noise and uncomfortable beds.
Amenities
8.2
Reasonable amenities with some requests for updates, particularly for the shower.
Value for Money
8.5
Good value for money mentioned, particularly for the location and services offered.
Food and Beverage
8.3
Breakfast was enjoyed, but some meals had issues related to service.
Overall Experience
8.4
Overall a very satisfactory stay despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 02:41

Property Description

Charming Country House Retreat
Nestled on the edge of the picturesque New Forest, Woodlands Lodge Hotel offers a tranquil escape with direct forest access and proximity to local attractions.

Individually Designed Rooms
Enjoy a cozy stay in one of the 17 uniquely decorated rooms, each featuring modern amenities like flat-screen TVs and en suite bathrooms for your comfort.

Culinary Excellence at Hunters Restaurant
Treat your taste buds at Hunters Restaurant, boasting an AA Rosette for its exceptional British cuisine with seasonal twists, promising a delightful dining experience.

Immerse yourself in the warm hospitality and personalized service of Woodlands Lodge Hotel, where every detail is tailored to ensure a memorable stay in the heart of the New Forest.

Book your stay now for an unforgettable countryside getaway at Woodlands Lodge Hotel!

Important information:

When booking 3 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Please note the rooms are accessed via stairs in a building with no elevator.

Please note pets cannot be accommodated in Standard Double Room. When traveling with dogs, please note that an extra charge of GBP 10 per night applies.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 private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 868 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 8.7
Location: 9
Room Quality: 8.1
Amenities: 8.2
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 8.3
Overall Experience: 8.4
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Harriet couple gb
7
2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Andrew solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Everything was perfect. Fantastic Hotel.

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Stephanie solo_traveller gb
7
Good
Pros:

Location excellent plenty of parking, staff extremely friendly and efficient

Cons:

Mattress was extremely uncomfortable and children upstairs stomping around made it very noisy

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Inderpal solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Pleasant staff and lovely grounds

Cons:

Lots of creaking noise from stairs and room above. Suspect this is an old building

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Russell couple gb
7
Nice furnishings.
Pros:

Good location.food good but needed more variation.

Cons:

The shower had no pressure and dribbled out running hot and cold. No basin chain and light bulb had gone in the bathroom mirror.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
J
J couple gb
7
Ideal location...
Pros:

Lovely comfortable bed, staff lovely, especially the older lady who dealt with us at breakfast,

Cons:

Ideal location, lovely staff,hotel in need of a little tlc, room not made up in the time we were there, when we queried why, we were told cleaner couldn't get in, as only one key to the room! Sat/Sun breakfast was ok, Mon was over cooked and service slow, a pity as we were the only two having breakfast.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Ana family_with_children gb
9
2026-01-15 via Nuitee
R
Rebecca couple gb
9
2026-01-15 via Nuitee
M
Marius solo_traveller gb
9
2026-01-13 via Nuitee
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Christine couple fr
9
Good location value for
Pros:

Parking facilities reception check in
Room comfortable helpful staff
Value for money

Cons:

Kettle not easy to plug in lead doesn't meet plug sockets

2026-01-08 via Nuitee
E
Elizabeth couple gb
10
2026-01-07 via Nuitee
R
Robert couple gb
8
2026-01-05 via Nuitee
M
Maria couple gb
10
Best pet friendly hotel
Pros:

Amazing position with great garden, so easy to manage the stay around our dog. Friendly staff and nice restaurant.

2026-01-04 via Nuitee
S
Sue couple gb
7
It’s ready for a refresh and good central heating!
Pros:

We loved the grandeur of the building, the setting and the grounds.

Cons:

It was freezing! We would come back again but in the summer months!

2026-01-01 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
8
Good value and nice location
Pros:

Welcoming reception and friendly staff. Lovely location and the garden would be lovely to sit out in the Summer. At least at first I felt the room was spacious. Very warm. Nice roomy bathroom internal to the room and for me the shower worked well (not my partner all the time .. it might be a matter of timing). Very easy to walk out from the garden into the heart of the New Forest, which is everywhere gorgeous with Ashurst and Lyndhurst within walking distance. Parking was easy at the front. Wifi fast and reliable. Didn't try the bar or dinner but the breakfast was good for a reasonable additional fee. I would stay again for the price.

Cons:

Bed was kind of convex and you felt like you could roll off it. Lack of sockets - had to put the phone on the floor and hook the one extension cord on the wall to make it useful. Other side of the bed was a choice of the lamp or your charger. So bring your own extension lead? Very noisy room generally, from bathroom fans to showers to macerators (presumably, or water pumps) to the sound of staff servicing rooms and enjoying their chat. Didn't continue with online check-in because it wanted all sorts of additional information. Post-covid people expect to check in as normal anyway. TV needs to be bigger and better located.

2026-01-01 via Nuitee
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Petula couple gb
9
2025-12-31 via Nuitee
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Victoria family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

Best hotel we've stayed in, in this area.

Cons:

Perhaps just a few coat hooks on the doors in the room, for all pur winter coats.

2025-12-31 via Nuitee
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steve couple gb
10
2025-12-30 via Nuitee
J
Jane couple gb
7
Comfortable hotel and reasonable value for money
Pros:

The hotel was comfortable but quite noisy (e.g. creaky floors, noisy doors). The staff were friendly and helpful, and we very much enjoyed staying in the New Forest. The breakfast menu was pretty good, though we stayed with cereal and toast. The hotel was very family friendly and dogs were welcome.

2025-12-30 via Nuitee
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ian family_with_children gb
8
Pros:

Lovely room, great location also

2025-12-29 via Nuitee