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Riverside Lodge New Forest

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Riverside Lodge New Forest provides amenities, such as laundry facilities and a hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

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Exceptional

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Riverside Lodge New Forest

The accommodation comprises a large open plan living area with underfloor heating and a wood burner, creating a cosy atmosphere perfect for those chilly winter evenings. There are 2 bathrooms and two bedrooms in the Lodge, one twin and one superking (which can be split into 2 singles on request).



Situated on one of the most beautiful and best coarse fishing rivers in the UK the Lodge literally sits on a small lake in an elevated position within yards of the river. The bi-folding doors that open out onto the verandah that juts out over the small lake, from the living space, allow you to enjoy the surroundings from the comfort of the lodge. The master bedroom also has patio doors that lead out onto the verandah.



Facilities:

Satellite TV, iron & ironing board, bed linen & towels, washing machine, dishwasher, terrace, satellite tv, garden, free wireless internet, private parking, pets welcome, no smoking rooms/facilities, safe deposit, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detector, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, bath with shower, 2x wc, shower,



Free fishing is available in the small lake off the verandah and fishing on one swim on the river bank. A further additional 4 swims of river fishing are available at an additional cost of £75 per person per week, or £35 pp weekend subject to availability, prior to booking.



A nearby paddock and stables are available if you would like to bring your horses on a DIY basis at a cost of £100 per horse.



The Lodge can be booked with Criddlestyle Cottage (sleeps 10) and Mews Hill (sleeps 11) to sleep 24 and with the addition of Jessica, our vintage vw campervan (only available in the warmer months) this can increase by 2 adults and 2 children to 29.



This property is not suitable for children under 11 years of age due to the proximity of the lake and very fast flowing river which runs close to the lodge. Parents can bring children from 8 years of age at their own discretion.



This property may also be unsuitable for people with walking difficulties due to the steep slope leading down to the Lodge. We provide a trolley to transport your belongings.



There is a 5 person hot tub available to hire at £325 for the weekend/midweek break and £400 for a week stay.

A £250 refundable security deposit is charged to ensure against damage

Pets are charged at £40 each per stay

Towels and bed linen included

Charcoal barbecue available, please bring your own coals.

First basket of logs free then £7.50 a bag thereafter.



A wonderful welcome pack is provided which includes a bottle of Prosecco, New Forest Spring Water locally produced Tutti Fruity Jam, Biscuits, Milk, Tea & Coffee*. There is also a Discount Go New Forest card which can be used locally to provide discounts (when used with participating businesses). * Contents may vary.



Bookings are Friday to Friday for 7 night stays, Friday to Monday for weekend stays, and Monday to Friday for mid-week stays.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Fordingbridge is home to this chalet. Breamore House and Countryside Museum and Edmondsham House and Gardens are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bramshaw Golf Club and Go Ape at Moors Valley Ringwood. Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World and Downton Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Fordingbridge travel guide
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Map
Godshill, ENG

Getting around

  • Christchurch Station
    23 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Altrullo
    15 min drive
  • McDonald's
    12 min drive
  • The Ship Inn
    2 min drive
  • The Foresters Arms
    3 min drive
  • Bat & Ball Pub
    5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverside Lodge New Forest pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Riverside Lodge New Forest?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Riverside Lodge New Forest?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverside Lodge New Forest?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverside Lodge New Forest located?

Situated in Fordingbridge, this chalet is within 1 mi (2 km) of Godshill Village Hall and New Forest National Park. Fordingbridge Museum and Fordingbridge Library are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Riverside Lodge New Forest Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

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10/10 Excellent

Lee H.

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

Week Break

We decided to head to the New Forest for a few days. Cannot fault the accommodation. The pictures represent it well and even more impressive when you are there. The setting is beautiful and great location for days out. Highly recommend a stay there to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon W.

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

Lovely setting

We found Riverside Lodge delightful, inside and out. Very peaceful and a pretty setting, with constant birdsong, visiting ducks, scampering squirrels, wandering deer and an evening flyby from a kingfisher. We went out less than we normally would because it was a treat to be lazy there, especially as we’d splashed out on the hot tub. Beds were very comfortable and full marks for having curtains rather than the blinds 90% of holiday lets have, which do nothing to block out light for people who need a dark bedroom to sleep in. Highly recommended, would go again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ciaran S.

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

Great place for peace and quiet. Beautiful setting

Had everything needed apart from kitchen scales and a mixing bowl
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Lee F.

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

Beautiful property in a beautiful setting

Riverside lodge is a well furnished and well equipped property set in a stunning location. There is a small lake alongside and you have a lovely view of the river and beyond from the rear. The bi-fold doors bring a modern twist and are an excellent idea to allow you to bring the outside in. VERY comfortable sofa and beds, hamper of goodies on arrival and thought the fresh milk left in the fridge was a nice touch. (its the little things sometimes 🙂) Local wildlife will visit daily to say hello, a Kingfisher was a particular treat to see each morning. Plenty of walks and exploration of the New Forest available nearby, Fordingbridge has plenty of shops and pubs etc to venture out to. We had a lovely week, enjoyed some fantastic weather which granted us a wonderful sunset to view every night from the back of the lodge. Would definitely recommend this property and I will be returning for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Dee W.

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

Views and Wildlife

The fishing cabin was warm and cosy and comfortable. We enjoyed all the wildlife on our doorstep. It was a great place to get up on to the Forest and walk. We had a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
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10/10 Excellent

cs d.

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

Amazing location!

A smart, modern property in the most wonderful location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

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

Lovely!

We had a lovely week here. The property is superb and we enjoyed the lovely views and the peace and tranquility. Absolutely no complaints at all!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary J.

Amazing secluded Property

Perfect well equipped lodge for a getaway from it all break! Cannot fault it and will definitely be going back :)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony H.

Great cottage in beautiful surroundings.

Cost cottage with great views.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Colin R.

A fantastic well equipped lodge in a lovely rural location

A great location near Fordingbridge, the lodge is really lovely, well equipped and comfortable. Absolutely first class. One thing to point out is the steep slope from the car park to the lodge.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

richard w.

Everything you need for relaxation

The lodge and it’s location exceeded expectations, when we arrived we immediately feel relaxed walking down the short pathway to the illuminated lodge. The lodge is very homely and has everything you need and more, the basket of goodies is a nice touch and there was even a fresh carton of milk waiting for us. We would be very happy living there with nothing but views of woodland, the pond and river. The lodge is very clean and well worth booking. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

werner k.

Totally beautiful

Nested under trees and between a river and a pond this is a stunning place. Cozy and comfortable. We had a great weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel F.

Stunning inside and out.

Perfect all round.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david d.

excellent place to stay

this is a great place to stay , wish the weather could have been better but we enjoyed staying here and exploring the beautiful area . would love to come back in the summer
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Emma B.

Magical

A luxurious and beautiful place to stay, surrounded by nature, water and peace. Plus really prompt and helpful emails from Richard to sort out our holiday. Thank you so much for everything, we will be back again soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

Stunning, secluded location!

Thank you for a terrific weekend. We really didn’t need to stray too far from the lodge; everything is right there to enjoy and the facilities are very well maintained and the information professionally organised ; what more could we ask. Next time we will definitely stay longer!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Darren S.

A wonderful retreat offering seclusion and tranquility beyond measure

We stayed for along weekend in this beautiful lodge and it was everything we hoped it would be - a perfect place to escape the world for a few days. The location is perfect right by the riverside and the gardens and pond just enhanced the peaceful nature of the place. The evenings were spent on the decking enjoying wine while watching the world go by. Flying Swans, Geese, sheep and cows along with some very friendly ducks just made the place feel even more at one with nature. As far as the lodge goes, all of the little details had been perfectly thought out with all that you need basically provided, (except food and drink!) with a little welcome hamper when you walk through the door full of essentials, (Thank you!!) Safe to say we will be coming back both to this wonderful place. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Charles T.

Enchanting

Absolutely as advertised, perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
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10/10 Excellent

andy M.

Lovely location, despite the rain.

Accommodation and Management Team were faultless. Looking to book for the summer for a longer stay. When modern technology failed, Richard was especially helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

Excellent property

Had a fantastic week in this beautiful place. It's situated in the most stunning of places. Brilliant location to lots of attractions. The lodge it self is just amazing. Everything done to high standard would thoroughly recommend this to anyone.
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10/10 Excellent

Kerry B.

Stunning!

My partner and I were fortunate to be the first people to stay at The Fisherman’s Lodge, and it exceeded our expectations! I will start with Debra and Tony, they were very helpful, instructions were clear and they always responded promptly, even warning us of a road closure on the morning of our arrival. This really is a secluded get away, and I will start with the exterior and grounds. The land around the lodge has been carefully landscaped, the paths all have lighting and it is very picturesque, there are fish in the lake / pond to the front and we even had some returning ducks to feed, the river and land at the back is also stunning and would be great for fishing. You can tell that the owners have thought of everything, great attention to detail, and the lodge must have been a real labour of love to build. Internally it has everything you could wish for, it is finished to a very high standard, lovely comfortable sofa and double bed, (we didn't use the second bedroom), under-floor heating, all the kitchen facilities and utensils you could possibly need. It was so lovely that we didn't really want to go out, a perfect place to chill out and look at the beautiful land and countryside from every window, and the bi-folding doors and veranda / decking were fantastic, especially when the sun was out. We stayed 3 nights and we honestly didn't want to leave, I could go on, and on, with the praise. Fordingbridge has some friendly pubs which offer good food, especially The Ship, and has a few lovely shops and a huge Co-op for all your groceries. You do need a car, but the lodge is a perfect base to explore New Forest and the surrounding areas, and we also used the Arniss riding stables for a one hour trek which was fun.