Penny Farthing Hotel & Cottages

Hotels
8.2 (3133 reviews)
Romsey Road , Lyndhurst , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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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 3133 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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Meir family_with_children gb
9
Nice big room
Pros:

Great location and very spacious

The staff gave our baby a soft play-mat which was great

Great breakfast

Cons:

Main bedroom mattress was way too soft and did not get a good sleep.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Wendy solo_traveller gb
7
Had a lovely stay made by helpful friendly staff, cozy room and good breakfast.
Pros:

The hotel is minutes from the high street and access to the New Forest. 2 minutes walk to The White Rabbit for good food. Parking on site is handy. The staff are very helpful and friendly. I am gluten and lactose intolerant and the breakfast offered options, plus they put oat milk in my room. Bed was very comfy.

Cons:

The shower didn't work properly (Sunbeam room). Running from very cold to very hot. I mentioned it to the office staff and they are going to investigate it. Otherwise, it was a lovely stay.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Nicolas solo_traveller au
10
Great stay in the New Forest
Pros:

Great location and spotlessly clean property. Breakfast was excellent and the staff superb. Was really service with a smile Quiet location and close to the High St and eateries

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Alexander solo_traveller fr
7
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Mark extended_group gb
8
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Breakfast was good and staff very helpful and pleasant.

Cons:

Double bed and little small

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Alan couple gb
1
Traffic noise from the road outside was loud and continuous.
Pros:

The car park was good.

Cons:

Traffic noise from the road outside was loud and continuous. It continued until 1.30am and it started again a 6.30am with no chance of sleeping through it.
I had read the reviews that spoke about the traffic noise and had contacted the hotel asking if they would give us a room at the back of the hotel, overlooking the car park. I received a response from 'Susan' who said 'We will do our utmost to accommodate your request'.
She did NOTHING to accommodate our request so we had three nights with little or no sleep.

On a relatively more minor point our room was not serviced during our stay apart from replenishing the instant coffee sachets. We were left to clean our own coffee cups and the rest.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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karen couple gb
9
Really nice place to stay for a few days
Pros:

Good location
Friendly staff
Very clean
Lovely cooked breakfast

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Stuart solo_traveller au
9
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Kenneth extended_group mt
9
Overall good
Pros:

The location, breakfast, parking , smoking area and the room/bathroom.

Cons:

The mattress/pillows are not the best I have experienced. Would recommend a topper on the mattress. No a/c if its hot but we opened the windows and we were ok. No smart tv so just local stations.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Jean couple gb
7
Comfortable hotel and very close to the amenities.
Pros:

The breakfast was excellent and nice and hot. Staff very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

I know I asked for a small double room but there was not much room to manoeuvre around the bed. The second flight of stairs was very steep
and there wasn’t a lift. Next time I shall ask for a ground floor room.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Nick couple gb
10
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Clive solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

The staff are wonderful.

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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bernard family_with_children gb
8
I'm travel with my wife and daughter. Overall, we enjoyed our stay.
Pros:

I booked for 3 days and 2 night. The breakfast was great and it was table service. The room given to us was spacious. The location was perfect as it is walking distance to the high street and take less than 10 mins drive a way to few location we want to visit.

Cons:

The bed is not comfortable at all. The TV channel was limited. Limited plug socket available in the room due to some not working.

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Jewitt couple gb
8
Pros:

Good breakfast and convenient location

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Susan solo_traveller es
9
Very dog friendly B & B
Pros:

We had a very good 1. Night stay. Managed to park right outside the back entrance. Very dog friendly. Our small dog had a sausage for breakfast and we had a weĺl cooked breakfast and cereals with yoghurt all very tasty, the eggs were perfectly poached and fried. We were allowed to leave the car in the car park, while we went into town in the morning. We walked 4 minutes to The White Rabbit for our evening meal all very good. We would definitely stay again. 😀

Cons:

Tip, it's on a main road, so if you're a light sleeper take ear plugs.

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Simon couple gb
10
Enjoyed one night stay with great breakfast
Pros:

Location, clean with friendly staff,

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Paar aus Deutschland solo_traveller de
8
Pros:

Wir hatten ein schönes großes Zimmer unter dem Dach. Freundliches Personal und gutes Frühstück. Liegt an einer ziemlich stark befahrenen Straße, dafür sehr zentral.

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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D solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Claire extended_group gb
10
Perfect base for exploring the New Forest
Pros:

They were very accommodating for us with breakfast as we had to leave quite early and they left out some stuff for us. Much appreciated!

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-06-08 via Nuitee