You will find the New Forest spread across south Wiltshire and Hampshire. The New Forest National Park is an area of outstanding beauty and the woodland has been protected since 1079 and is home to many wild animals such as deer, cows and horses as well as a number of rare birds. The New Forest is close to the city of Southampton and Bournemouth and is home to the rural towns of Beaulieu, Fordingbridge and Ringwood. It is a wonderful place to take a relaxing holiday away from the hustle and bustle of a big city.
A great way of enjoying everything the New Forest has to offer is by staying in a rented cottage. You will find that a large amount of New Forest holiday cottages are located in the villages dotted around the forest. It is a great way to enjoy staying in the New Forest and taking part in many of the different activities that are on offer.
No doubt you will love staying in your New Forest cottage but there are a number of ways you can get more out of it. Here are a number of pointers for saving money when booking holiday cottages as well as other points for when to visit.
1. Find great deals on luxury holiday cottages. – If you are planning on a large group of you staying then why not look for special offers on luxury holiday cottages for large groups. You will find these cottages have a large number of bedrooms and spacious communal areas. Avoiding the peak Summer season will be expensive so you can get some great deals on luxury cottages by booking in the Spring or Autumn months.
2. Have a cheaper holiday by booking a holiday for a large group. – If you book a holiday cottage with a large group of friends it will cost you a lot less. You will find that the savings you will make will give you more to spend on going out and visiting tourist attractions.
3. Visit during the New Forest Show and get a taste of country life. – The New Forest County Show attracts over 100,000 visitors each year and takes place at the end of July. The County Show celebrates local traditions, entertainment and food goods and is a great way to spend a family day out in the New Forest. You can watch the livestock competitions and the show jumping events as well as tasting some of the vast selection of locally produced foods. There are also plenty of things to keep children entertained with circus workshops, simulators and other fun and games.
4. Get a cottage that comes with your own spa or swimming pool. – There are a wide number of holiday cottages that have there own swimming pool or spa. A swimming pool is a great way to get some exercise and a spa is fantastic if you want to relax. Try finding a cottage with a swimming pool and spa and you will not regret it and will also be surprised at how little extra they cost.
5. Plan places to visit and things to do in advance to find the best location. – Choosing the different places you want to visit such as local attractions, towns and events is a good thing to do before you take your trip. You can find accommodation that is close to all of these different attractions so you don’t end up having to spend long periods in the car.