New Forest District: pousadas

We really loved staying here - our getaways with a toddler + 2 dogs can be stressful, but this was such a great place to stay that it removed all stress. The location was peaceful and quiet, the village itself was small and walkable for the local pub and playground for our daughter. It was easy to drive to local tourist spots and all the roads were fine. The accommodation itself was comfortable and clean and had all we needed. Can’t thank our hosts enough for such a pleasant stay.

A lovely homely feel about this house. Close to town yet felt like we were out in the countryside. A relaxing surroundings for a few days of catching up with family. Sophie provided good information, easy access and helpful tips for enjoying Cowes.

We loved our stay in the Annex. It was very cozy and the grounds were beautiful with lots to do. We brought our dog with us and he loved the fenced paddock and field across the road. Our daughter loved the kids play area and we also had great fun on the massive trampoline! Runner ducks and peacocks in the garden! Winchester was a 20 min drive. All-in-all a brilliant few days!

We had a wonderful stay at Fiona’s place in Weymouth! The house is in a great location—just a short 15-minute walk to the beach and far enough from the pubs to enjoy peace and quiet, while still being close to all the action. It’s in a secure, gated area with on-site parking, which made everything so convenient. The room was clean, cozy, and just right for two people. While we felt very comfortable, a small -narrow desk at the end of the bed would be a nice addition . The whole house was spotless—Fiona clearly takes great pride in keeping it immaculate inside and out. One of our favorite parts was the private garden area with lovely views over Portland and the bay—absolutely perfect for relaxing. Fiona also served us a light continental breakfast, which was delicious and a great way to start the day. What truly made the stay special was Fiona herself. She’s incredibly friendly, charismatic, and easy to talk to—we felt like we were staying with an old friend. Highly recommended!

Mike and Celia are two friendly interesting people. They welcomed me into their home and everything is available to use. I highly recommend a stay here.

the venue is exactly as described and comfortably fitted 4 grand parents, 6 parents and 7 children under 11. oh and a dog georginia could not have been more helpful a really comfortable house that is extremely well equipped and feels like home no problem in heartily recommending a first class holiday home

Sue is a delightful host who has developed an outstanding venue to stay at and visit. Her Garden Room has been created to make you feel relaxed and comfortable. We had a fantastic 3 night stay with our dog and there is no doubt that we will be back for future visits and stays. Sue’s breakfast is superb! Thank you Sue see you soon. Phil Ruth and Mac

We had a fantastic 3-night Easter break here, my husband, me and our dog. The accommodation was clean, comfortable. It was in a great location—perfect for beach visits, walks and was close to family who live nearby. Our son joined us for one night and stayed on the sofa bed in the living room which was very convenient. We were able to park right on the drive and Terry was incredibly helpful giving us great recommendations on local walks, places to eat and ensuring we had all the essentials.There are several dog-friendly pubs nearby and we really enjoyed The Carpenters Arms—highly recommend the homemade pies and desserts! We also explored Highcliffe Beach and Mudeford, both lovely spots for walking the dog. The thoughtful extras like tea, coffee, juice, cereal, yoghurt, milk, butter, and jams were a lovely touch and made for a great start to each day. We even had a relaxing evening watching one of the many DVDs available. We will be back.. thanks again to Terry & Amanda

David was an excellent host. He was flexible with our check-in time which was very helpful. He also had not trouble catering for our dietary needs; coeliac (gluten free) and vegetarian. The room was very comfortable and clean, we slept very well. the bathroom was well equipped and spotless. It was great chatting to David, he's a lovely man with lots of local knowledge. Can't rate it highly enough, this was a fantastic stay.

This is my second time to Glastonbury & staying with Diana, such a great safe location less than 5 mins walk from the highstreet. felt right at home staying in Diana's can't wait to come back again next year.

John was incredibly friendly and hospitable. Great host, extremely flexible and accommodating. Thanks John!

I stayed with Avril for one night and she is a very good host. The place was spotless, and in my room, which had a lockable door, I had tea and coffee making facilities, plus use of the main kitchen, for which she had bought me bread to toast for breakfast, as well as some chocolate filled buns. It's now my go to place to stay whenever I visit the area.

We were walking the Clarendon Way, which passes right in front of Patsy’s place - so it was a perfect place for us to stop and rest before the second half of our walk. The room was spacious with a lovely little balcony. A variety of breakfast bits were available in the room and a couple of cold ones in the fridge which was much appreciated after 17 miles on foot! The bed was super soft, like a feathery cloud. Patsy and her family were really friendly and welcoming - would totally recommend!

Me senti extremamente confortavel en casa. Não nos faltou de nada. O quarto é otimo, grande e muito bem decorado, o que o torna muito agradavel! A casa está super bem localizada a 10 minutos andando até o centro minutos, perto da Praia e a 5 min da Charminster Road. Martín é muito agradável e simpático. Ele nos deixou muito a vontade, muito respeitador e atencioso! Recomendo 100% Voltarei mais vezes! muito obrigado Martin!!!!

It's a shame we only stayed for 1 night, the property was lovely, very well furnished. Lots of little extras really made it feel special. Lots of Board games to play with. Charges in every room, Lots of coffee and teas, cereals. The location was really lovely, wish we was there for longer.

We stayed at Sue’s lovely place for a wedding nearby! She was so warm and welcoming. The beds were really comfy and the water pressure was great. She made us breakfast in the morning with yoghurt, fresh fruit and toast, and gave us a little tour around their home - the old chapel! Lovely stay and we’d definitely go back! Thank you xx

We had a lovely time at Anna’s accommodation, can’t recommend enough! Perfect location, short walk to the town centre and a very quiet peaceful place to stay. The breakfasts were a lovely touch and everything was clean and well equipped. Would definitely stay again x

Darren and Chi made us feel so welcomed in their home. Breakfast was delicious and they were extremely flexible and accommodating. Their home is ideally located adjacent to a stairway leading into Bournemouth Upper Gardens and about a 16 min jog to Bournemouth main pier/beachfront. Perfect if you're looking for a weekend away on the coast!

Lyn and John were fantastic hosts - being generous with lively conversation but also providing options for privacy as desired. I paid a reduced rate due to some regulars being out of town, but they are already providing an excellent value classic bed and breakfast service with homestay personal touches. Lyn offers a full cooked breakfast and cereals to all guests, but was happy to make adjustments to tastes and needs. John also makes a tasty coffee from the espresso machine. I would be glad to return if I am able to find a moment when they are not fully booked!

We had a delightful stay with Clive and Angie. They are very welcoming guests. The room with en suite was perfect for our needs, and made for an affordable weekend visiting the New Forest and Bournemouth. The room was bright and spotlessly clean, with some thoughtful touches. We also enjoyed cereals, fresh fruit, toast and preserves, fresh juice and a good pot of tea for our breakfast. Home from home! The recommendation to visit Friars Cliff on our way home was perfect. Thank you for welcoming us into your home. We would love to visit again.

Kristina was a great host. Great little space with lovely surroundings and perfect for peace and quiet. Enjoyed the lovely breakfast too. Would certainly recommend it

The Loft was the perfect place to stay for our trip to Dorset. Everything felt very clean and the room had everything we needed including a lovely breakfast selection and a nice big shower. We had a very peaceful night's sleep as the location is really quiet but still close enough to plenty of attractions. Maria was very responsive and we received a very warm welcome. We'd definitely return again :)

Stayed whilst working locally - absolutely beautiful location with very friendly and welcoming hosts - would highly recommend

Lucy’s home is delightful. And the room was fantastic. Roomy, beyond generous amenities such as tea and toaster and more, clean, easy to get to and close to the active town of Petersfield. All in all one of the top Airbnb stays I’ve experienced. I want to return home and make shifts to my Airbnb room based on what I’ve experienced w Lucy.