Christine and Paul Ames and their black Labrador 'Molly' and Miniature Schnauzer 'Whisper' welcome you to our peaceful and picturesque cottage situated in park-like grounds, adjacent to the New Forest where we have been offering quality Bed and Breakfast to guests for over 25 years! Ashurst is a small village on the east side of the New Forest 3 miles from Lyndhurst, the 'capital village' of the New Forest and 6 miles from Southampton.
Travel to Ashurst is easy: by road - we are approximately one and a half hours from London: by rail - Ashurst (The New Forest) station on the mainline from London Waterloo to Poole via Southampton is five minutes walk: by air Southampton and Bournemouth airports are both within half an hour drive with Southampton having a rail connection through the New Forest.
Travel to Ashurst is easy: by road - we are approximately one and a half hours from London: by rail - Ashurst (The New Forest) station on the mainline from London Waterloo to Poole via Southampton is five minutes walk: by air Southampton and Bournemouth airports are both within half an hour drive with Southampton having a rail connection through the New Forest.
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The cottage is approximately 120 years old and formed part of the Busketts Fletchwood Estate, the only property in Woodlands Road at that time. It was here that all the soft fruit and vegetables were grown for the main house and under part of the cottage is a water reservoir. Water was heated and pumped to the house and the pump room still has the original pipe work in it.
Kingswood Cottage offers two ensuite double rooms and one ensuite twin room, both with shower rooms. Beautifully furnished with co-ordinating soft furnishings the double aspect windows have views over the forest and are both comfortable and restful. The rooms are equipped with hospitality trays, colour tv's and hairdryers with an information folder containing places to visit and local restaurant menus.
Breakfast is served in the dining room and conservatory between 8 and 9.30am. Early light breakfasts can be arranged for those leaving early to catch a train, boat or plane. We offer a wide choice to suit all appetites and tastes with fresh fruit salad and yoghurts in addition to cereals for those preferring a lighter breakfast.
Set aside by William The Conqueror in 1079 for hunting the Royal Deer, the New Forest is certainly not NEW! Many customs and traditions continue and it is rich in history and heritage. The famous New Forest ponies are all owned by the Commoners whose properties have 'Forest Rights' attached to them.
Please either call or email us with any questions you may have in relation to your visit and stay with us at Kingswood Cottage in the New Forest. Your stay in the New Forest will create memories you can hold on to for a lifetime, please visit our Local Area Page for information of whats on in and around the New Forest.
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Blinc
Nov 15, 2021
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Sallyann Slevin
Oct 29, 2021
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James Burton
Oct 22, 2021
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Susan Masson
Aug 07, 2021
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Philip Castle
Nov 17, 2020
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We had a 3 night stay in this beautiful cottage, Christine and Paul are the best of hosts. Our room was great ,lovely views of the garden and the best bed we have slept in apart from our own! The breakfasts are delicious and really set us up for the day ahead. Our 3 nights felt more like a week as nothing was too much trouble for this obliging couple. We hope to go again very soon in the future and would certainly reccomend this hotel to our friends.
Imre K.
May 24, 2020
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Janna Watts
May 12, 2019
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Steve Coleman
Aug 07, 2018
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