Burley & Ringwood
Bed and Breakfasts (B and B)
B&Bs on the western edge of the New Forest
Highcroft B&B
Attractive country home in peaceful woodland setting a short walk from Burley village.
Three ensuite double rooms, two ground floor and one on the first floor. Large garden for guests' use. WiFi hotspot. Walking books and cycle routes available to borrow. Friendly hosts offer warm welcome. www.colindocketty.co.uk/highcroft |
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Forge Place
Hideaway B&B
Two beautiful contemporary garden hideaways in converted cottage. Each with double en-suite room, kitchenette, private entrance and parking. Luxury and comfort in a rural setting.
Avon Valley Footpath passes our front door. Also ideal for New Forest, Christchurch and the beaches. Great local pub. Tea and home-made chocolate cake on arrival.
Look at the photos on our website. www.forgeplace.co.uk |
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Furze Hill Cottage
An enchanting bed and breakfast within the New Forest National Park.
On the unspoilt western side of the Forest in a quiet hamlet you can enjoy the best of the forest with unrestricted walking from the garden gate, real food and attractive and comfortable rooms. A wonderful place to relax. www.bedandbreakfastnewforest.org.uk |
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Forest Cottage B&B
Forest Cottage offers a romantic retreat and a unique bed & breakfast experience.
We can now offer the Bungalow, detached from the cottage having a double and single bed. In the cottage itself we have another family room and a double room. All rooms include en-suite shower room & toilet, TV, tea and coffee facs. 300 metres from the village centre with direct access to the forest. www.foresttea.co.uk |
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Wayside Cottage
B and B
Delightful wisteria covered Edwardian cottage in a quiet road
within a few minutes walk of Burley village and 100 yards from
the Forest. Six individual rooms, 2 en-suite twins, 3 en-suite doubles and a
family room with private bathroom. Three rooms are ground floor. We have a large breakfast room, a guest sitting room and
beautiful gardens for your enjoyment. Janet is an ex-caterer and cooks fresh local produce. Evening meals by arrangement.
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Gorley Lodge B&B
Delightful Lodge with 2 ground floor double rooms plus a studio suite, on the outskirts of the town. En-suite or
private bathroom.
Best of both worlds for guests - quiet, rural location but just a short walk from the town centre. Western edge of New Forest. Accommodation is stylish and top quality. Lovely gardens with summer house. Secure, private parking. Mid Week Special rates. www.fordingbridgebedbreakfast.co.uk |
BURLEY AND RINGWOOD AREA
Ringwood is the Western Gateway to the New Forest at a crossing point of the River Avon. It
has been the traditional market town of the New Forest for centuries, with its market
charter dating back to 1226. Ringwood still has a lively Wednesday
morning street market and has remained a delightful, unspoilt historic
town with both quaint and modern shops, street entertainment,
restaurants, pubs and cafes.
A stroll along West Street to view the River Avon from the old
three-arched stone bridge is worth the time. Jubilee Gardens in Ringwood are
also a nice place to visit.
The parish church of St. Peter and St. Paul is also well worth a visit.
Built in 1855 the church contains many memorials from earlier times,
including a brass to John Prephete, Rector of Ringwood, who died 1416,
and an unusual thirteenth century double piscina. The tower has eight
bells.
PLACES OF INTEREST AROUND BURLEY AND RINGWOOD
The Avon Valley Path. 34 miles from
Salisbury Cathedral to Christchurch Priory. Many people walk the
route over two days with an overnight stop in Ringwood. The valley
is a rare and special place having been largely spared from the
pressures of modern agriculture, roads and other forms of intrusive
development, and still supports a remarkable range of unspoilt habitats,
rich in wildlife.
Much of the valley flood plain has been notified as a Site of Special
Scientific Interest, and more than 3,000 hectares fall within an
Environmentally Sensitive Area, where traditional farming practices are
encouraged.
www.hants.gov.uk/walking/avonvalley
The New Forest Water Park at
Hucklesbrook Lakes welcomes visitors for water-skiing, aquarides and
jet-skiing. The park is situated in 55 acres of beautiful countryside
off the A338 north of Ringwood and offers 2 lakes for watersports and
fishing. A great day out for all the family.
The Spinnaker Sailing Club welcomes
visiting dinghy sailors that are members of an RYA affiliated club who
may use the facilities by telephoning 01425 476509. The club sails
on Spinnaker Lake off Ivy Lane to the east of the A338.
Game or course fishing is
big in Ringwood; a large variety of fish species can be found in both
the River Avon and in well stocked local lakes. Day fishing tickets are
available in season. Permits and location details can be obtained from;
Avon Angling Centre tel: 01425 461038 and
Ringwood Tackle tel:01425 475155, both in West Street, Ringwood.
The UK's largest radio control and
slot racing centre is on Christchurch Road in Ringwood.
Millstream Model Centre operate three professional tracks including the
8 lane "Daytona Speedway". A great day out for the boys!
www.millmc.com
Ringwood Raceway at Matchams
Leisure Park is a 390 metre, "Short Circuit Racing" track with
a full program of Banger racing, Stocks, Superstox, Ministox, Hot Rods
and special formulas. Fun for all the family. tel:01425
473305
www.ringwoodraceway.com
Classic Motorcycle Hire:
Bugad Classic Bike Hire -
designed for those who love riding motorcycles. If you want a great biking holiday, or just a day out riding classic
bikes and lunching at friendly pubs, we have the perfect solution. Tel:0845 2268156
www.bugad.com
Martin Down Nature Reserve: One of the largest areas of chalk downland in the
UK. Supports a huge variety of flowers, butterflies and birds. tel:01980 620485
www.english-nature.org.uk/
Breamore House:
Elizabethan Manor House now a Countryside Museum and Family home with
many fine works of art, period furniture, 17th century needlework,
porcelain. Th esite also features an ancient Mizmaze.
www.breamorehouse.com
VILLAGES
Burley is set deep in the Forest between Brockenhurst and Ringwood. The village is extremely popular with a wealth of tea rooms, gift shops, art galleries and a Pick Your Own Farm. Burley features everything you would expect from a traditional, old, New Forest village.
Burley Wagon Rides:
Heavy-horse drawn wagon rides in and around the village. Selection
of routes and fares.
www.burleywagonrides.co.uk
PLACES OF INTEREST FURTHER AFIELD
Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary
A great place to watch wild deer. There is a tiered viewing platform which gives uninterrupted views over
the field area where the deer live. Located at the northern end
of Bolderwood Drive which is accessible from the A35 Lyndhurst to
Christchurch road.
About 3 miles West of Lyndhurst.
Furzey Gardens and Cottage
Set in the heart of The New Forest at Minstead, this delightful,
informal garden was established in 1922 and is renowned for its all year
round beauty. See extensive collections of azaleas and rhodendrons, the strange Bottle
Brush tree and flaming Chilean Fire trees
www.furzey-gardens.org