Our 40+ homes are spread all across the New Forest, in picture postcard villages like Beaulieu, Brockenhurst and Burley…where the pace is slow and the ponies roam free… To the wilder north of the Forest, near Fordingbridge, down to the glorious coastal walks at Milford and Keyhaven, on to bustling Lymington with all its Georgian charm.

Relax into the slow life at Gins Barn: a boaty, outdoorsy and restorative idyll on the Beaulieu River in a little-known corner of the Forest. Dogs allowed.

The picturesque village of Bucklers Hard (a little over 2 miles away) is perfect for a picnic with a view. Along the cottage-lined street, you’ll spot the Bucklers Hard Maritime Museum (find out how Nelson’s fleet was built), and on Friday nights you can enjoy live music with a bite to eat from The Master Builders House Hotel. You can also take a boat charter (Apr-Oct) to wildlife spot or fish from the river (look out for Lazy Daze), or pop to the Yacht Harbour to *hire bikes and explore on-land. Plan an action-packed day at Beaulieu Palace & Motor Museum (just over 3.5 miles away), or potter through the village to visit its well-loved garden centre & café, locally-stocked shops, fab deli. And nearby farm shop. Grab a bite or a drink at The Royal Southampton Yacht Club- just a 1 minute walk from front door - the views are quite something at sunset. Foodies may also want to check out The Pig in Brockenhurst, and The Limewood Hotel in Lyndhurst- both are set to wow with their homegrown menus. For adventures a little further afield (around 7 miles away), Lymington’s bustly Saturday market, and boat-bobbing Quay, make for a great day out. You’ll also find a mini golf course and the Sea Water Baths nearby for family fun.