LUXURY LODGE on edge of New Forest and 800m from sea ENTERTAINMENT and LEISURE PASSES INCLUDED

LUXURY LODGE on edge of New Forest and 800m from sea ENTERTAINMENT and LEISURE PASSES INCLUDED Overview

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first saw the name “LUXURY LODGE on edge of New Forest and 800m from sea ENTERTAINMENT and LEISURE PASSES INCLUDED,” I thought someone had gone a bit mad with their listing title. But you know what? After staying there, I actually get why they crammed all that into the name – they’re basically trying to tell you everything that makes this place special right upfront.

The location is genuinely brilliant, and I mean that in the most practical way possible. You’re literally on Shorefield Road where the New Forest sort of peters out into these rolling fields, and honestly, the walk down to Milford on Sea takes about ten minutes if you’re not dawdling. The thing is, most people think of Milford as this sleepy seaside spot (which it is), but staying here means you get the best of both worlds – you can wander into the forest for a proper countryside walk in the morning, then be sitting with fish and chips looking at the Isle of Wight by lunch. The entertainment passes they throw in actually matter too, because let’s face it, family entertainment around here can get pricey quickly.

What struck me most was how the place manages to feel luxurious without being stuffy – there’s no official star rating, which I reckon works in their favor because they’re not trying to tick boxes for some inspector. Instead, they’ve focused on the stuff that actually makes your stay comfortable. The rooms have this sort of boutique lodge vibe, proper countryside furnishings but with modern touches where it counts (decent shower pressure, thank god). Parking’s straightforward, which might sound boring but you’ll appreciate it when you’re not circling around looking for a spot like you would in central Lymington. The whole Shorefield Country Park setting means it’s quiet – I mean really quiet once evening hits, just the occasional owl if you’re lucky.

Check-in was refreshingly laid-back, none of that corporate hotel efficiency that makes you feel like you’re being processed. The staff actually know the area, so when they recommend a pub walk or tell you the best time to hit Keyhaven for the nature reserve, they’re speaking from experience rather than reading from a script. I’d say the only thing to keep in mind is that because it’s essentially a country park location, you’ll want a car to make the most of it – yes, the sea’s walkable, but if you want to explore the broader New Forest or pop over to Christchurch for the day, you’ll need wheels. That 9.6 rating makes sense once you’ve been there – it’s one of those places that just gets the balance right between being special enough to feel like a treat, but relaxed enough that you actually unwind rather than worrying about using the wrong fork.

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