The Old Cottage
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Come to us for fresh fish, game in season and a variety of meat and vegetarian dishes, freshly prepared and cooked by owner/chef Paul and his team. We thoroughly enjoyed our Sunday in this beautiful traditional English thatched cottage restaurant. Our Roast Lamb was cooked to perfection. Vegetables & crispy roast potatoes were served on the side.

Our tender, thinly sliced lamb was served with a generous amount of delicious gravy. The coffee was a perfect way to finish our meal. Staff were friendly & helpful - thank you Marilyn for making us feel welcome! Whether you are single, a couple or in a small group, this is a special venue for those looking for a traditional restaurant with a homely ambience & great menu.
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Offering a mouth watering selection of traditional English and International cuisine and backed by a blackboard offering daily specials. Choose from the Set Menu if you are looking for excellent value for money, available Wednesday - Saturday. Our Chef will also happily cater for anyone with special dietary requirements such as gluten free or celiacs - please don't hesitate to ask.
Travelling from Southampton, Bournemouth or Poole leave the dual carriageway at the Ringwood exit and follow the signs for Ringwood on the large roundabout. Once you have left this roundabout you will be on a short dual carriageway leading to a smaller roundabout where you should get into the offside lane as you approach.
It has one double bedroom, lounge area with a sofa bed, kitchenette and a bathroom which is accessible through the bedroom. Avon Mist is a self catering apartment which ideally is suited for up to four occupants. It has two bedrooms, one double and one with twin beds. Even though it is suited for four people, there are two fold up beds which can be provided on request which are only suitable for small children.
Reviews (9)
Pete B.
Pete B.
Nov 14, 2021
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Great little place with a rustic feel. Chef specials of pheasant and partridge were a welcome change of pace. Cooked spectacularly.
Wine list was up to scratch and not overpriced.
Ricardo Spencer
Ricardo Spencer
Oct 06, 2021
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Very good old fashion meals served on hot plates cooked by someone who knows how to cook a proper roast dinner with no rubbish frozen roasties .
Fayz
Fayz
Aug 03, 2021
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A gem of a restaurant in Ringwood offering a variety culinary delights. I had Artichokes to start, Oxtail for mains which melted in my mouth followed by bread and butter pudding. Absolutely gorgeous can't remember the last time I visited a restaurant with a menu packed with so many dishes that I found it hard to choose.
Katie Jones
Katie Jones
Aug 03, 2021
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Lovely little country cottage restaurant.
Staff were very welcoming and helpful
Food was absolutely divine well worth spending £25+ per person.
Definitely be going back next year! X
Rob Hayes
Rob Hayes
Jul 24, 2021
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We are staying in Ringwood for the week, what a find the Old Cottage is. The beautiful old building, extremely attentive staff and exceptional food. All at a surprisingly reasonable price. We'll definitely return before the end of the week.
Daniel Cole
Daniel Cole
Jul 18, 2021
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Absolutely divine loved it. All home fresh made food great value for money for the price of average £25 per person for 2 courses for a la cart menu
Peter Fowell
Peter Fowell
Jul 01, 2021
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What a lovely place. Excellent food. Lovely setting. Definitely worth visiting. Well recommended.
Howard Hamilton
Howard Hamilton
Jun 14, 2021
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Went to the Old Cottage for lunch with friends we had not seen for many years. It is highly recommended! Lovely old tone to the place with the low ceilings…The service, food quality, quantities, and ambiance in doors was excellent 👋👋
Vics Classic Autos
Vics Classic Autos
Jun 13, 2021
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Called in here on fathers day on the off chance that they might have a table
The staff were excellent and very helpful
The menu was what I can only describe as proper pub grub, nothing fancy, just good quality food
The lamb shank fell off the bone and it came with a large amount of mash and gravy....not a small ball covered in foam
Well done that pub chef , pub staff and thanks for a great meal