Brook Barn

Brook Barn is located on the edge of the New Forest National Park and makes for a truly peaceful destination with open heath and miles of walks right from your doorstep. Brook Barn is a detached cottage right next to the owners home and has been renovated to a high standard with a stunning open plan ground floor. Although clichéd, we really do strongly advise you to book this cottage early to secure the weeks you want as they are booked quickly. The cottage will accept up to 3 pets so makes a great choice for all the family.

The accommodation at Brook Barn comprises of an open plan, beamed living/dining/kitchen area with wood burning stove, TV, DVD payer, CD/radio and iPod docking station. WiFi is enabled throughout. A vaulted ceiling and wooden floor add to the grandeur and the kitchen is very well equipped with a range cooker, all hand made units with both granite and wood worktops, Belfast sink, microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher and freezer. WiFi is enabled throughout Brook Barn. There is a double bedroom on the ground floor that has an additional single bed and also a fold out bed so can sleep up to four. The ground floor is rounded off with the fully tiled bathroom that features a roll-top bath, separate shower, toilet and basin.

Open tread stairs lead to the first floor where you will find a beamed double bedroom with sloping ceiling.

Outside there is an enclosed garden with patio area complete with furniture. There is a cycle store, barbecue and a pool table available for you to use too. There is parking available for 2 cars. Your electricity, fuel, bed linen and towels are all included in the price.

Ringwood

Ringwood is on the Dorset/Hampshire border and stands on the western edge of the New Forset National Park. It is a historic market town and still has a lively market each Wednesday morning. The river Avon gently meanders through and there is a good choice of quaint and new shops as well as a good choice of pubs, restaurants and cafes.

Events

The annual New Forest and Hampshire County Show is held at the end of July for 3 days in Brockenhurst and features international show jumping, lots of animals, antiques, art and lots of food and drink. The New Forest Fairy Festival is held in August and celebrates all things magical. At the end of August is the New Forest Folf Festival, a four day extravaganza of all things folk.

Activities and Attractions

The New Forest Wildlife Park is 25 acres of beautiful woodland and is home to all sorts of wildlife including otters, bison, wart hogs, wolves and lynx. A great way to enjoy nature. Keeping with the outdoor theme, Exbury Gardens is a spectacular 200 acre woodland garden famous for its rhododendrons, azaleas and camellias and is hugely colourful in Spring and Autumn. The Ringwood Brewery offers tours all year round taht includes a drink and there is a shop on site too if you have liked what you have consumed.

Moors Valley Country Park is a 1000 acre country park between Ringwood and St Leonards. It has woodland, heathland, grassland, lakes and rivers with trails to explore both on foot and by bike. The narrow gauge steam railway will take you on a mile ride but if that is too sedate then try the High Wire Adventure Course instead. For something more adrenaline filled try Matcham Karting which caters for ages from 8 years old and races in all different types of formats, from Grand Prix to Enduro.

Eating Out

Ringwood and the surrounding area offer a large range of cafes, restaurants and country pubs and caters for all budgets and tastes as well. There are too many to list here but suffice to say you will be well catered for when holidaying in the area.