The Trusty Servant

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Independent
8.8 (62 reviews)
The Trusty Servant, Church Lane, Lyndhurst, England, SO43 7FY , Lyndhurst , GB
+44 23 8081 2137

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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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Tanya • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great stay in the New Forest!
Pros:

The location was good, our room was very clean and towels were changed daily.
The food was good, big portions and a very good variety of gluten free options, and the staff were helpful.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Sandie • couple • gb
6
Very pleasant. adequate for our needs although would have liked a bigger shower.
Pros:

Staff were very pleasant. Breakfast was very good. Bed very comfortable.

Cons:

The room was adequate but the toilet and shower had been fitted into what might have been a cupboard. Hardly any room to move around. Great for little ones but adults less so.
The evening menu was certainly extensive but a pub menu so we did not eat in there.

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The location is great, and the staff are friendly. There were horses roaming outside when I arrived, which was lovely to see.

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Mari • solo_traveller • gb
6
I believe this pub was overpriced.
Pros:

I most liked that the pub is situated in a picturesque village in the New Forest. Plus on first entering the room it was lovely to find the towels folded in animal shapes and with a pretty small sprig of lavender carefully place in the folds of the bath mat.

Cons:

Room number 1 was clean and comfortable but as it is above the outside tables and the night I stayed it was noisy. This room would benefit from some small maintenance repairs eg door lock loose, part fell off shower taps as not properly secured (just sitting on edge of pipe). More importantly, the breakfast was extremely poor. I chose avocado and poached egg on toast but received a low quality guacamole spread on the toast with the egg placed on top. The coffee was from an instant coffee machine and tasted dreadful. I ate the egg but left everything else and told the waitress but was still charged for all. I did suggest to her the menu be clearer on what was to be actually served.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Gary • solo_traveller • gb
6
Dissapointing
Pros:

Large room in quiet location. Freshly cooked breakfast.

Cons:

Shower either boiling or freezing. Half hour wait for breakfast. Ancient building in need of attention.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • couple • gb
8
A comfortable stay, perfect for exploring the New Forest or as a stopover before catching the ferry to the Isle of Wight
Pros:

Quirky, characterful pub in a lovely picturesque village. Lovely evening meal in the pub.

Cons:

The avocado & poached egg on sourdough for breakfast - I believe it was guacamole from a jar rather than made fresh using fresh avocados

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Worth • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • nz
9
Helpful staff great location couldn’t be any better
Pros:

Fantastic location

Cons:

Comfy beds clean and quiet

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Lisa Guernsey • solo_traveller • gg
10
Pros:

Food and staff were excellent

Cons:

Bathroom was very compact. Was not keen on the sliding door. Was okay for a one night stay.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Josephine • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great place, well located fir exploring.
Pros:

Comfortable en suite bedroom. Very peaceful and a great night's sleep, pillows were particularly good. Breakfast was excellent with a good choice. Very nice service too. Parking readily available. Central location for exploring the area.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Roy • couple • gb
7
Excellent breakfast, evening pub grub just above average
Pros:

Freaky heatwave ruined the overnight temperatures in the room , Fans never really helped. Not the fault of the Trusty Servant

Cons:

Only the heat

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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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
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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
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michael • couple • gb
9
Lovely staff and clean room
Pros:

Convenient, clean and very helpful friendly staff

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

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

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Veronica • extended_group • gb
8
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Sanjodh • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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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