There is no more beautiful cottage holiday destination than the New Forest in Hampshire. Extending from the coastal towns of Lymington and Christchurch, the green woodlands and moors of the New Forest stretch northwards to meet the M27 from Southampton. This former playground of kings is an outdoor recreational area for people living in southern England and holidaymakers. In the New Forest, people come to walk through the glades and heaths, to cycle the miles of cycle paths, some off road and safe for children, to see the wild ponies that freely roam the national park and to generally relax and enjoy themselves.
Ideally, holidaymakers should try to find somewhere to stay in the New Forest or very close to it. Travelling wastes valuable holiday time so it is better to be on the spot. Read more about self-catering cottages in the New Forest and enjoy the views of this lovely part of the country.
It is not only the British who like to be outdoors, foreign tourists also frequently visit England to explore the national parks and coast. There are corners of England that are wildlife and plant rich which pleases them.
A cottage self-catering break in the New Forest is simply perfect
A holiday in the New Forest is simply wonderful. It is such a beautiful area, offers to many different activities, superb places to eat and interesting things to look at. The choice of holiday accommodation is also very good and plentiful because the demand is high. It might be worth considering visiting outside the main school holiday period of mid July to the beginning of September because hordes of families descend on the New Forest with their children, to cycle, walk and watch the ponies and deer.
Visit the New Forest in May – there are several advantages to visiting the New Forest in May.
1. The rent for self-catering accommodation is less expensive. Book a cottage or log cabin in May, excluding the one week of half-term towards the end of May and you will find prices more favourable. Stay for a mid week break and you obtain even better value because weekends are peak period which attract higher rental rates.
2. Arrive in late April to the beginning of May and the New Forest is in its spring finery. Blue hazes of bluebells with their wonderful perfume fill the woods, shoots of green leaves adorn the trees and spring blossom weighs down the trees and hedgerows. Late spring is arguably the best time to visit the New Forest.
Book an Autumn break in the New Forest
– in the autumn, the holidaying families have gone, the trees start turning red and gold and it's a time for harvest. Bring your baskets and forage for free food in the forest. There are plenty of wild mushrooms but do make sure that you know your fungi before eating them. Blackberries are another free feast - these are at their best in early September. The English make a traditional blackberry and apple pie, you may come across this in one of the eateries. Blackberries are also good for wine making although perhaps not practical during a cottage holiday.
Summer cottage breaks in the New Forest – a good deal of the New Forest is heath. In late August the heath flowers bright pink and creates a fabulous spectacle. Book a self-catering holiday in the New Forest to see nature put on a dazzling display. The weather should be as good as it can possibly be in England and if you are fortunate you may have many glorious blue sky days when the sun shines and you can appreciate your personal holiday cottage with a garden and the New Forest all around you.
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