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
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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
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David solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Sean couple gb
8
2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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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
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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
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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
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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
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lisa solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The food and staff were excellent 👌

Cons:

Better breakfast selection.

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
M
Mary couple nz
9
Excellent place to stay.
Pros:

Great place to stay - good location, staff very welcoming, room clean and comfortable. Dinner was good and so was the breakfast.

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
M
muriel couple ch
9
Super endroit, belle chambre, bon restaurant pub
Pros:

Très joli pub bien entretenu
Nous avions une grande chambre très lumineuse

Cons:

La douche n’a pas de pommeau et la température est difficile à régler

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Anna couple gb
10
2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Russell couple gb
8
Pros:

Lovely room greatlocation, very.dog friendly.

Cons:

No towels in the room, tea and coffee facilities removed

2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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alf solo_traveller gb
7
Even though my room was very small, I would happily visit again
Pros:

Excellent location, nice Bar, great food and the best breakfast, Friendly staff

Cons:

I was a single traveller, my room was very small, just enough room to move around the bed. The hand basin in the tiny en-suite was minute

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Owen solo_traveller gb
7
Very nice pub with great locals and staff.
Pros:

Nice location with animals wandering freely everywhere which is great. Good pub and some lovely locals. Very comfortable room.

Cons:

In the comfortable room, there wasn't any soundproofing from the bar below, which was noisy despite being not very busy. Could do with privacy blinds so don't have to pull curtains. No lighting at the desk didn't help much.

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Kim couple gb
10
Pros:

We turned up early ordered drinks and lunch from the bar. The Staff were so accommodating!! just on the off chance we asked if our room was ready and they didnt mind at all we was shown to our room which was clean roomy and comfortable!! Jack and Josh were amazing and we could tell along with the Chef how hard they work and the hours they worked!! just lovely lads and made our stay perfect! we will be returning next year. Downside was beans at breakfast to much garlic just leave the beans alone. however food was good.

2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Steve couple gb
9
Pros:

Everything, we have been there quiet a few times

Cons:

As before on previous visits the room we stayed in was much to hot.

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Nigel couple gb
10
Lovely pub breakfast was banging 👌
Pros:

Nice n cosy

Cons:

Nothing 😁

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
M
mike couple gb
7
Great staff and food
Pros:

Location and food

Cons:

The floor in the bedroom could’ve been cleaner

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
8
Well situated & comfortable pub in picturesque New Forest village
Pros:

Pleasantly situated in the picturesque village of Minstead. Friendly staff and good food in the pub, including supper and breakfast. Room comfortable and clean. Good place from which to explore the forest.

Cons:

Clothes hook on bathroom very loose but hardly a significant problem :)

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Stuart couple gb
8
Really pleased with this accidental find.
Pros:

This was a last minute booking and we weren’t disappointed. Chris did a great job checking us in and at breakfast the next morning. The room was comfortable though the bathroom was on the small side. Breakfast was very tasty with good quality ingredients. Nice walk around the village.

Cons:

Bathroom was on the small side. Overhead shower was not very practical.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee