Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
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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Outdated bathroom fixtures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General cleanliness issues noted such as noisy areas and outdated bathroom.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SOU

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1016 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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Sharon • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Perfect location, elegant hotel, easy to find

Cons:

Uncomfortable bed, noisy room (other guests) room dirty around windows and some updating needed

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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erol • solo_traveller • ch
8
Pros:

Charmant hôtel, dans la campagne anglaise. Très calme. Petit déjeuner anglaise très bien fourni.

Cons:

Problème de plomberie, il y a une pompe de surpression dans la chambre, elle fait un bruit terrible dès qu'elle se mets en marche. La salle de bain est veillote mais propre.
Le petit déjeuner continental est un peu pauvre.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
A
Andy Everson • family_with_children • gb
7
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
A
Andrew • couple • gb
7
Acceptable overall with good location
Pros:

Quiet overall

Cons:

Rooms let down by light bulbs missing ,taps loose ,toilet loose on wall and general lack of good maintenance

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Diane • solo_traveller • gb
3
Disappointed
Pros:

This hotel is in a perfect setting. The reception room is charming.

Cons:

The lack of attention to detail that the hotel has had in the past. There was no milk in the room for early morning tea. Bath mat missing,slip mat missing for overhead shower in bath. No ventilation in the bathroom,as the window wouldn't open.Very poor evening dining experience.. Breakfast room furniture is very old and wobbly.The netting covering the ceiling in the breakfast room was full of dead flies (off putting when eating):. This room needed a makeover.. Windows closed and blinds buckled on a very warm day. Poor breakfast food,poor service.. The customers were expected to toast their own.bread which seemed unhygienic. The .buffet bar looked a mess. Overall a very poor experience to how it has been in previous years.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
G
Guy • extended_group • gb
7
Enjoyable and would consider staying again
Pros:

Room was excellent
Food was good
Staff friendly

Cons:

Carpet outside downstairs toilets needs cleaning or replacing

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
1
The room was over priced for what it was.
Pros:

Car parking was sufficient, it was located in the north of the new forest which was only 10 min from Lyndhurst. It was very peaceful and quiet outside.

Cons:

Appearance of the hotel on the website showed it was well appointed and highly maintained. In actuality, it’s pretty run down, old fashioned and tired. The car park had rubbish in it, the exterior doors and windows were tatty and peeling. The room had dirty carpets, an extremely old bathroom suite and shower was very small. The plumbing was odd, our room used a loud pump to run water into the bathroom. We could clearly here the room above having a bath and when the water was released, ran down pipes behind our bed headboard. Fawlty Tours in all but name. We had two interactions with staff who were polite and helpful.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
B
Bas • couple • nl
8
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
M
Martien • solo_traveller • nl
8
Pros:

Vriendelijke medewerkers en het ontbijt en diner was uitstekend.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
G
Guido • couple • be
8
Alles prima en OK, met een klein schoonheidsfoutje...
Pros:

Ideale plaats in New Forest voor ons einddoel, mooi gebouw, ruime parking, rustige, mooie en ruime kamer, alles tip top.

Cons:

De jonge dame aan de receptie sprak zo snel en onduidelijk, dat ik het telkens terug moest vragen. Ze deed geen enkele moeite om trager te spreken zodat we haar uitleg konden begrijpen. Ze wees ons zelfs de verkeerde richting naar de kamer uit. Gelukkig was er een iets oudere vriendelijke dame in het bureau ernaast , die ter hulp schoot en ons naar de kamer begeleidde. Top opgelost mevrouw, waarvoor dank !

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
M
Marjan • couple • nl
6
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pleasant stay
Pros:

Location. Friendly staff. Quirky hotel.
Only booked room only but the restaurant looked busy.
Also liked the seating outside during the warm late afternoon weather.

Cons:

Dog barking for a little while in next room ☹️
If people take dogs they should stay with them at all times.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
J
julie • solo_traveller • gb
10
Beautiful Hotel
Pros:

Beautiful surroundings and Staff were very helpful

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
H
Haydn • couple • gb
9
Very pleasant location especially for the dog walk in the forest
Pros:

Room was excellent friendly staff

Cons:

Cooked breakfast was a little bit over cooked

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
P
Parma • couple • gb
9
2nd visit. Would highly recommend
Pros:

Excellent restaurant

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Sabine • couple • de
9
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Ezeokonkwo • family_with_children • gb
10
I enjoyed my time at the hotel. The staffs were friendly
Pros:

It’s beautiful, clean and customer friendly

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
L
Lee • solo_traveller • gb
8
Woodlands review
Pros:

The location was superb with lovely grounds at the back. Nice seating areas to relax with morning coffee. Staff were very friendly and accommodating.
Rooms were clean and equipped with a lovely large shower area.

Cons:

We has a room facing the car park. It was a little noisy in the mornings with cars leaving and dogs barking, the gravel driveway way probably increased this noise. There was also a fan or extractor which we could here as well in the morning. This might be the extractor fan from the kitchen possibly. Overall tho, happy with the hotel.

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • solo_traveller • gb
7
Excellent location. Long wait for food
Pros:

Lovely tranquil position with grounds that opened up directly onto the New Forest . Very pleasant staff. Beautiful bed linen!

Cons:

For an old property I would have expected thicker walls but I could hear my neighbours a lot. Bed was very creaky. I was disappointed with the length if time it took to receive my evening meal. The first night was only prawns but I waited 40 mins. The second night I had lamb rump which was overcooked and I had to wait an hour for it. I was told it was because they had a new chef but the first night there wasn't and it still took a long time.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
A
Anne • couple • gb
7
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee