The Trusty Servant

Hotels
Independent
8.8 (62 reviews)
The Trusty Servant, Church Lane, Lyndhurst, England, SO43 7FY , Lyndhurst , GB

Pets allowed

Facilities

Free breakfast
Birdwatching nearby
Free WiFi
Garden
Wheelchair accessible
Free breakfast
Free self parking
Free English breakfast
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful location
Delicious food
Cons:
Poor room quality
Subpar breakfast
Noisy environment

Categories

Cleanliness
7.29
Poor cleanliness mentioned due to shabby fittings and overall feel of cheapness.
Service
10
Staff were friendly and helpful, though management follow-up was lacking.
Location
9.76
Beautiful surrounding village and position, but noise from the bar affected stay.
Room Quality
6.8
Room quality was described as poor with uncomfortable bedding and decor.
Amenities
9.75
Amenities were average; onsite shop mentioned positively.
Value for Money
8.78
Value perceived as low due to poor breakfast quality and overall experience.
Food and Beverage
8.74
Food praised in some reviews, but specific breakfast issues noted.
Overall Experience
9.29
Mixed feelings due to a very bad room experience and poor breakfast, but staff and location were positives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 19:29

Property Description

Garden Views and Complimentary Amenities
Indulge in garden views and complimentary wireless internet. Enjoy meals at the restaurant or coffee shop, and unwind at the bar/lounge after a day of exploration.

Stay in Comfort
Relax in one of the 5 guestrooms with free Wi-Fi and cozy amenities. Wake up to a complimentary English breakfast and make yourself at home with daily housekeeping.

Explore Nearby Attractions
Located in Lyndhurst, near River Test and Rufus Stone, delve into the beauty of New Forest National Park and Paultons Family Theme Park. Conveniently close to Southampton Cruise Terminal and Beaulieu National Motor Museum.

Experience the tranquility of The Trusty Servant; book your stay today!

Important information:

  • This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • General

    Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

  • Guest type

    LGBTQ friendly

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 62 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.29
Service: 10
Location: 9.76
Room Quality: 6.8
Amenities: 9.75
Value for Money: 8.78
Food and Beverage: 8.74
Overall Experience: 9.29
M
Mark couple gb
10
Great place.
Pros:

Great place. Fab room. Friendly staff. Good food. Lots of space outside and close to church to see the famous grave and a common for the dog to stretch his legs. Really enjoyed the stay, a nice surprise, as we booked to break the journey to Swanage. Would stay again. Thank you 😀

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Diane extended_group gb
7
Lovely surroundings but rooms need attention
Pros:

We liked the ambience and the position of the property

Cons:

That our room was full of dogs hair and the hairdryer was sticky.
The bathroom was very small but adequate in our room

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
M
Michael couple gb
9
Fantastic and Comfortable place to stay, with easy access to not only the New Forest but also all of
Pros:

The room was a delight, and very spacious, the cleanliness was excellent. The Staff were friendly and very helpful, nothing was too much trouble. The food was very good, the portions were more than ample..

Cons:

The room was south facing, so with the rising heat we had to keep the windows open, the breeze was nice, but the mosquito's were not. The Trusty Servant Inn changed to cashless earlier in the week, and although it was not an issue to settle up each night, it would have been handier to settle just one bill.

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Rosemary couple gb
9
Very friendly and quiet location
Pros:

It was in a quiet location, the staff were all friendly and helpful. Even though the restaurant and garden were busy it was not noisy.

Cons:

Nothing,
The only thing that I can say is, I know it’s an old building but the sockets in the room were not very easy to access, also the remote for the tv didn’t work very well, they did have a look but it didn’t make much difference.

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
M
michael couple gb
9
Lovely staff and clean room
Pros:

Convenient, clean and very helpful friendly staff

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
J
John couple gb
9
Very good
Pros:

The breakfast was good and the staff are very good and welcoming.

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
V
Veronica extended_group gb
8
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
S
Sanjodh solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-01 via Nuitee
D
Douglas solo_traveller gb
9
Beautiful and scenic, comfy and good value
Pros:

Lovely worker Josh super friendly and helpful, Food excellent peaceful surroundings

Cons:

Shower took a while to drain but such a minor point the rest out weighed that

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
B
Beverley solo_traveller gb
7
Comfortable but slapdash cleaning
Pros:

Lovely quiet location. Lovely big shower. Comfortable bed and pillows.
Lovely breakfast and coffee.

Cons:

Biggest issue was towels! There weren't any at all on arrival so I had to go back down to ask. Then despite a sign saying to leave those to reuse on towel rail all 4 were taken away and only 1 left as a replacement.
As I'd already changed for shower and bed I had to make do which wasn't easy and felt very annoying!
I had to clean draws before unpacking and expected a desk and chair as described on website.

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
P
Paul couple gb
5
Pros:

The location was very good very nice quite village however the accommodation was tired and need a good clean
Breakfast was ok

Cons:

The rooms are small and the double bed even smaller

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
A
April solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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peter couple gb
9
Great place, would stay again
Pros:

Nice setting, friendly staff, nice food Room was ok for one night

Cons:

Breakfast starting at 8.30 was far too late
so we missed it
Bed a bit uncomfortable for a 6ft person

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
C
carol solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Location picturesque and breakfast excellent.

Cons:

As elderly guesrs the stairs were a problem and no grab rail in shower

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
D
David solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
S
Sean couple gb
8
2026-05-07 via Nuitee
S
Samantha solo_traveller nz
7
Pros:

Slept well in a very comfortable bed. Was a quiet location on the (Thursday) night we stayed.

Cons:

Ensuite bathroom space a little cramped, sufficient for a 1-night stay.

2026-05-01 via Nuitee
P
Philip couple gb
10
Great stay in a quiet secluded part of the country.
Pros:

Joshua was a great host, all the staff were great. Lovely food for dinner and breakfast in a great surroundings with large garden.
Located in a small rural village in the heart of the new forest. Obviously frequented by locals as well as tourists, it was a ‘proper pub’.

Cons:

It’s obviously an old historic building so isn’t shiny and new but that was what we expected and it was comfortable and we were happy there.

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
M
Mark solo_traveller gb
7
Perfect spot, good location to explore the New Forest. Pub served decent pub grub.
Pros:

Very friendly, welcoming staff. Comfortable bed.

Cons:

Very small bathroom but I knew that when I booked. I skipped breakfast as it didn’t start until 8.30am which was too late for me.

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
J
Julia solo_traveller gb
9
Lovely pub with nice accommodation
Pros:

A nice little pub in the heart of the new forest. Small but clean room with everything you need. Amazing breakfast. I was worried it was going to be noisy as a pub but it was fine.

Cons:

Very small sink to wash in and could do with a new shower head. Also kept hitting my leg on the sticking out wood frame

2026-04-19 via Nuitee