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Front view
Living area
Private kitchen
Kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10162.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Brockenhurst, ENG
  • Place, New Forest National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Brockenhurst College
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, SenSpa at Careys Manor Hotel
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bedroom 1 Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Bedroom 3 Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Bedroom 4 Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

New Forest cottage, sleeps up to 10. Looks directly on to the Forest

Gorse Cottage has been commended with the prestigious 4 star award from the English Tourist Board. It’s bright and modern throughout, boasting a gleaming white, Italian designer kitchen with all the latest appliances as well as new bathrooms, new furnishings, Wi Fi and BT Satellite TV. In the lounge, there’s room for everyone on the new, L-shaped leather sofa, to watch favourite programmes or a DVD on the 50” flat-screen TV, or play with the host of toys and games provided, from jigsaws and Jenga to good old Trivial Pursuits. We also provide a long list of baby gear from a travel cot, baby food warmer and high chair etc., to help you out.

With 5 bedrooms in total, 3 of which are en-suite, Gorse cottage is ideal for extended families and friends. Three of the bedrooms are on the ground floor and one of these, the Garden Room, has patio doors into the garden. Two Dormer bedrooms have most recently been added including the new master bedroom in soothing grey and cream, with views over the New Forest countryside.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Brockenhurst

Located in Brockenhurst, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Southampton Cruise Terminal and SenSpa at Careys Manor Hotel are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World and New Forest Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Lymington Sea Water Baths and New Forest Wildlife Park. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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What's nearby

  • New Forest National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Brockenhurst College - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • SenSpa at Careys Manor Hotel - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • St. Nicholas Church - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Beaulieu National Motor Museum - 15 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

  • Brockenhurst Station - 5 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Terrace Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pig Beer - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hare & Hounds - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪THE PIG - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Willow Tree Cafe - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is New Forest cottage, sleeps up to 10. Looks directly on to the Forest pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at New Forest cottage, sleeps up to 10. Looks directly on to the Forest ?

As of 25 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at New Forest cottage, sleeps up to 10. Looks directly on to the Forest on 30 October 2026 start from NZ$478, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at New Forest cottage, sleeps up to 10. Looks directly on to the Forest ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at New Forest cottage, sleeps up to 10. Looks directly on to the Forest ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at New Forest cottage, sleeps up to 10. Looks directly on to the Forest ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is New Forest cottage, sleeps up to 10. Looks directly on to the Forest located?

This family-friendly Brockenhurst cottage is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of SenSpa at Careys Manor Hotel and Brockenhurst College. Brockenhurst Manor Golf Club is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away. Brockenhurst Station is 25 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property worked well for our 4 generation party and two small dogs. Great location for walks in. the forest and good local pubs nearby. Good communication
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 November 2025
Hi Andrew Thank you for the lovely review, glad you and your family had a great time. Hope to see you again in the future. Best Wishes, Christine
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal base to explore the New Forest

Had a great stay in Brockenhurst in a property which was spacious and well equipped in terms of what we all needed for a weeks stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 October 2024
Hi Andrew Thank you for your review, we are glad you had a lovely time and hope to see you again in the future
Verified

8/10 Good

June H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay in the New Fores

Had a great week with family at Gorse Cottage. The walk into Brockenhurst is quite tricky with little ones though.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super New Forest stay

A beautiful, spacious property. All mod cons, super comfy in a superb location. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely well equipped cottage in a beautiful location

Lovely week with 3 generations of family and our dog. House is great for lots of couples and the garden is lovely. The location is great, right oppisite open forest with ponies, foals, donkeys and cows wandering past!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2024
Thank you for your review and so glad you had a lovely time. Hope to see you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is ideally situated just outside of Brockenhurst. As an extended family of 10 we required a property with plenty of space and Gorse Cottage was ideal.We would have no hesitation in returning to the property in future years.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2025
Hi Mark Thank you for the lovely review and glad you and your family had a great time. We would love to see you again in the future. Kind Regards, Christine
Verified

10/10 Excellent

H A P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The detailed information before we arrived was particularly helpful and the prompt response to requests and information. The property was very well equipped which was great because as there was a baby in the party we did cook and stay in quite a bit. We also appreciated how well it was equipped for children of all ages and this enhanced our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2025
Hi Helen Thank you for the lovely review and so glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again in the future. Kind Regards, Christine
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gill P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Holiday

Perfect accommodation, especially as we had young children staying with us. Loved been in the forest with ponies and cows passing the gate. Excellent communication with owner before our arrival. Everything I could of wished for to celebrate my 60th Birthday,
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2025
Hi Gill Thank you for the lovely review and really glad you and your family had a wonderful time. We hope to see you again in the future. Kind Regards, Christine
Verified

8/10 Good

Valerie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brockenhurst Get Away

Situated right in the New Forest this 5 bed cottage is ideal for family group holidays. Spacious, comfortable and well equipped this property is in a central location and within easy reach of local amenities and Southampton offering daily choices of places visit. We particularly enjoyed Beaulieu and highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 November 2024
Hi Valerie Thank you for your lovely review and glad you had a lovely stay. We look forward to seeing you again in the future. Best Wishes Christine
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New Forest Easter break

Lovely house in a fantastic location on the edge of open forest. Easy walk into Brockenhurst. The garden is very dog/child safe
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 April 2024
Hi Nicola Thank you for staying at Gorse Cottage and glad you and your family had a lovely time. We hope to see you again in the future
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great walking

Great property, - and garden is not dog secure.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 October 2024
Hi Tim Thank you for your review and apologies for the garden, this has now been rectified. Hope to see you again in the future. Best Wishes Gorse Cottage
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house in fabulous location

Had wonderful week in Gorse Cottage. The house is great, and perfect for our grown up kids with their partners. 4 lovely bathrooms! Great location right opposite open forest, with ponies and foals wandering past. Just lovely!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property right in the forest

Our second visit and as good as the last! Spotlessly clean with welcome gifts to greet us. Beautiful enclosed garden with patio furniture. Bright and airy interior, comfortable bedrooms and a very well equipped kitchen. Ground floor bedroom helps those with mobility issues. Dining area large enough to seat 10 comfortably. The property is a credit to the host.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2023
Hi Lesley Thank you for the lovely review and really glad you enjoyed your stay. We do try our best to keep the cottage updated, clean and fresh looking. We do hope to see you again in the future. Kind Regards Christine
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great property in the new forest and a very welcome family break

This lovely and very well equipped property had everything we needed as a grown up family. The location is perfect, inside the new forest where walks we abundant. We were even greeted at the gate by a mother horse and foal on one of the days. We would definitely recommend. There are so many places to visit including Brockenhurst itself. The property includes parking for at least 3 cars behind the main gate. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2023
Hi James Thank you for your review, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Gorse Cottage. Hopefully we will see you again in the future. Kind Regards Christine
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reginald P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely holiday

Had a wonderful holiday here, beautiful cottage, garden very secure for my dog which I’m grateful for. Nice and quiet and loved the horses looking over the gate! So sweet! Loved all the bathrooms, never an argument about whose turns next! lol. Well stocked kitchen, all the cutlery and plates and bowls you’d need. Ample room on driveway, could fit 4 cars on if needed we took 3 between us, large family! We had a wonderful holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2024
That you for your review, the comments are most appreciated and we are very glad you had a lovely stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday Celebration

We especially loved the location- quiet and right in the forest- wonderful walks right outside the door. The house was comfortable and warm. We really enjoyed the lovely conservatory- especially when it rained. I was worried that the railway line passed quite close but we were never aware of any noise. The kitchen was brilliantly equipped- everything we needed to hand. The beds were warm and comfortable and we made use of all the en suites. Our dogs were safe in the dog proof garden. All in all a very good choice for our family holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Rosalind B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Golden wedding celebration

Everything is good but the mattresses need renewing. Great welcome pack. A few more dishwasher ‘tablets’ would be useful as only the brand the owners use is suitable for the machine. Label the bins - so that no one accidentally uses the recycling bin as a rubbish bin. Lovely setting and good accommodation apart from the mattresses.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2023
Hi Rosalind Thank you for your kind review, we appreciate feedback from our guests as we like to ensure the cottage is updated and kept looking nice. We are in the process of replacing the mattresses following your feedback. We hope to see you again in the future. Kind Regards Christine
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely bungalow for family gathering

Bungalow is set out well for families, well equipped and in a great location
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brilliant for a family holiday

Superb location, literally walk out of the house into the New Forest and lots of nearby places to shop and eat out. The outside seating area was lovely to relax and eat outside and the huge dining table in the conservatory was great for the whole family to eat together. The kitchen has pretty much everything you could possibly need. Everything was really good, would thoroughly recommend and would definitely go again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very spacious, well equipped in picturesque location.

Immaculate cottage, finished to very high standard, abundance of kitchen equipment. Stylish and comfortable. Fabulous location. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Family Get-Together for Belated 70th Birthday

Lovely cottage accurately described on website with plenty of space for a group of ten. Location was ideal for all areas of the New Forest and the Solent coast. Owners very accommodating and even arranged some perfect weather!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2023
Hi Adrian Thank you for the lovely review. We are really glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon. Kind Regards Christine
Verified

8/10 Good

Hazel T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely property

We had a lovely stay, central to most things, great walks, homely property!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2021
Many thanks for your review Hazel. I'm glad that you enjoyed your stay. Regards,
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hugh B.

Great accommodation in the heart of the New Forest

Everything was as it said on the tin. Accommodation excellent taking our party of 9. Plenty of space to do different things in evening. Great walking and biking from the door.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2023
Hugh, we are glad that you enjoyed your stay and had fun in the New Forest. Best wishes Julian and Katya
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline J.

Really good facilities

Good quality throughout, spotlessly clean, plenty of room for all of us (six adults plus two children) and a great layout for the rooms. Children's toys, bird feeders, patio furniture - so many things in place to make our stay wonderful. We loved being so close, literally just over the road, to the open space where the whole family enjoyed walking and the children built fairy houses and climbed over fallen trees. I thoroughly recommend Gorse Cottage as a place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2023
Many thanks for your review and we are glad you enjoyed your stay at Gorse Cottage.

About the host

Hosted by Christine Daniels

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Why they chose this property

I fell in love with the New Forest in 1993 when I worked in the surrounding area. It was fantastic to see animals having priority over cars in this region. I always dreamed of owning a property here. I finally realised my dream in 2004

What makes this property unique

Whilst the New Forest is a natural playground for picnics, wildlife spotting, bike rides and pony trekking, Gorse Cottage has the added bonus of being just 400 metres from the Balmer Lawn Hotel, where families can buy day passes to use their leisure facilities, including indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools, Jacuzzi, sauna, gym and tennis courts.

Accommodation overview:
Gorse Cottage is modern Dormer bungalow with 5 bedrooms, that comfortably sleeps up to 10 people plus a baby in a cot, which is provided. The 6.8 x 3.5 metre living room, with smooth wood floor, is furnished with a 7-seater, L-shaped leather sofa and matching pouffe, 50” wall-mounted flat screen TV with BT Satellite channels and a DVD player. The designer Italian kitchen in gleaming white was fitted by Neatsmiths of London and includes a large range oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, drinks cooler fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, De Longhi toaster, kettle, children’s crockery and cutlery etc. Off the kitchen, a sunny conservatory overlooks the garden and busy bird feeders, featuring a dining table for 10, wicker armchairs and sun blinds. Three bedrooms are on the ground floor: 1 double bedroom has a luxury ensuite with walk-in double shower, heated pave effect floor tiles, heated towel rail, washbasin and wc; a second double bedroom has patio doors to the garden and an ensuite shower room with WC; the third ground floor bedroom has twin beds, suitable for adults or children and the brand new family bathroom is next door. The master bedroom is one of two Dormer bedrooms, with views of the New Forest, a TV, DVD player and ensuite shower room. The other Dormer bedroom has twin, 3ft zip link beds that can be made up as a super king size bed and this room also has its own TV and DVD player.

Location information
Gorse Cottage is in a prime location at the heart of the New Forest, just 1 mile from the major village of Brockenhurst which has easy road and rail links from London

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