How to Spend Easter in the New Forest

BASINGSTOKE, U.K. - March 15, 2019 - PRLog -- When it comes to choosing your holiday accommodation in the New Forest you are bamboozled with choice; there is everything from modern holiday parks, to cosy B&Bs, self-catering, chocolate box thatched cottages, hotels of every description or, for those who like to sleep under the stars, good old camping!

Here are just a few ideas of where to enjoy an Easter break in the New Forest …

New Forest Cottages has several self-catering properties available for Easter including Heywood Rest (https://www.newforestcottages.co.uk/holiday-cottages/heywood-rest/687) in Brockenhurst, which sleeps four people, wins rave reviews for comfort and location. A week's stay from 19 April costs £703. For bookings and other available properties visit www.newforestcottages.co.uk.

New Forest Escapes has availability including The Boat Shed in Lymington, designed by Henning Stummel of TV's Grand Designs fame.  Sleeping three, the dog-friendly 'rescued boat shed' has been repurposed with minimalist style, and a thee night stay from 19 April costs £430. For bookings visit www.newforestescapes.com

If you fancy spending Easter under canvas, Camping in the Forest has 10 campsites dotted throughout the New Forest, providing a chance to enjoy walks, nature trails, and bike routes. A week's stay over Easter costs from £256 (two adults, two kids). For bookings visit Camping in the Forest (https://www.campingintheforest.co.uk/england/new-forest).

Easter fun is guaranteed at Passford House Hotel near Lymington; enjoy a stroll around the Monet garden to see the new flowers in bloom or venture out into the forest to see the iconic New Forest Ponies with their young foals.  There will be an Easter egg hunt on Easter Sunday with a traditional lunch served in the restaurant.  Doubles from £160 per night (B&B, two sharing).  Call 01590 682 398 (www.passfordhousehotel.co.uk).

The iconic Balmer Lawn Hotel in Brockenhurst is both family and dog friendly!  Having undergone a recent multi-million-pound refurbishment, the hotel also has a fabulous spa and cosy bar which sells real ale that's brewed within the grounds.  A two-night stay over the Easter weekend costs from £249, based on two adults and two children sharing a family room (B&B). Call 01590 623 116 (www.balmerlawnhotel.com).

Cottage Lodge Hotel in Brockenhurst is a 15-room family-owned and run boutique hotel has won numerous awards for its green credentials, and some of the beds and other furniture has been carved from fallen New Forest trees.  Dog-friendly, owners can dine with their pets in the snug bar.  A two night stay over the Easter weekend costs from £390 for a family of four sharing a room (B&B).  Call 01590 622 296 (www.cottagelodge.co.uk).

For further information about places to stay and things to do in the New Forest visit www.thenewforest.co.uk).