The Local Area

Conveniently located near the New Forest, Bournemouth and Poole, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to the local area. Get outside and enjoy Bournemouth’s incredible beaches, visit award-winning attractions, roam the New Forest and indulge in a wide range of eateries that are sure to delight the whole family!

Food & Drink

Places to Eat

Get outside

The Moors Valley

Start Exploring

Local Towns

Great Days out

Local Attractions

Exploring

The New Forest

Your guide to

Bournemouth

Your questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you walk to Bournemouth Beach from the Cottages?

No. It’s a 15-minute drive, or takes a good hour on the bike but you couldn’t walk, sorry.

How far it is to Durdle Door & the Jurassic Coast?

Durdle Door is a one-hour drive away but worth it. I’d also recommend either taking your hiking boots to walk along the coast or a swimming costume to have a swim in the bay next door. Or, Lulworth Cove is a little further along from this. Remember to look out for fossils!

Where would you recommend walking a dog?

When you leave Summerbreeze Orchard, turn left and walk down the road half a mile. As the road naturally bends round to the right, you'll see you could turn left up Foxbury Road but don't do that. As the road bents round to the right, nearly immediately on the right is an access point into the forest, (if you pass the dog kennel, you've gone too far). Walk into the woods and follow the path which will take you into a clearing. Turn right and follow the pylons for just over a mile. On the right, you'll pass a wooden bridge which is a public footpath taking you back on to Wayside Road. The total distance is 2.5km and takes 20 minutes to walk.

"We had a very comfortable stay in a beautiful location and property, we couldn't have asked for more. We had some busy days and it was lovely to come back and relax. You could tell a lot of thought and effort had gone into the cottage, and everything was brand new. We would definitely stay again if they have availability when we return."

"Cosy, very comfortable and everything we needed and more. Excellent hospitality, dog friendly and the New Forest around the corner. We will definitely be back. Thank you James and Your lovely family"

"This was our second stay and as before the cottage was extremely comfortable, clean and well presented. The cottages are dog friendly but you’d never know another dog had been there as it’s so clean and fresh. Would highly recommend and will stay again."

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