Family-friendly holiday rentals in New Forest

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  • Total holiday rentals

    Explore 3,990 holiday rentals in New Forest

  • Nightly prices starting at

    New Forest holiday rentals start at $42 AUD per night before taxes and fees

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  • Pet-friendly accommodation

    Find 1,800 rentals that welcome pets

  • Holiday rentals with a pool

    400 properties feature pools

  • Rentals with dedicated workspaces

    1,750 properties have a dedicated workspace

  • Wi-Fi availability

    3,850 of New Forest holiday rentals include Wi-Fi access

  • Popular amenities for guests

    Guests love Kitchen, Wifi and Pool across New Forest rentals

  • 4.8 Average rating

    New Forest stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.8 out of 5!

  • Nearby attractions

    New Forest's top spots, include Highcliffe Castle, Hurst Castle, and Hengistbury Head

Top-rated family-friendly rentals in New Forest

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The lodge is nestled among lush greenery, with a wooden structure featuring a dark roof. The lakeside view is framed by trees, highlighting the peaceful surroundings and expansive waters reflecting the natural landscape.
Farm stay in West Wellow
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 490 reviews

Oak Lodge - Headlands farm

🌳 Oak Lodge - Spacious Lakeside Retreat @headlandsfarmlakesidelodges ✨ Our largest lakeside lodge — perfect for families of 4, couples wanting extra space, or friends looking to unwind together. Set within tranquil grounds with scenic walks, guests can enjoy breakfast & an on-site coffee shop ☕, discounted fishing 🎣, plus sauna & cold plunge, padel, & massage & beauty treatments 🧘‍♀️🎾💆‍♀️. Dog friendly, with self check-in & a private stay 🐕🧼 — plus 5 more lodges available on Airbnb 💌

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Home in Beaulieu
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 104 reviews

The Garden Wing is a very special tranquil place

This unique place has a style all its own. Designed in a Japanese way with it's own Water Garden, terrace and boardwalk. Ideal for a family and children will love The Garden Wing, but there is access to the Japanese water garden, and bedroom 3+4 have unguarded stairs to unuseable mezzanine bunks ( see photos). If in any doubt about suitability.....please message me before booking. It is perfect for 6 people, but has beds for 8 EV charger. Oct-Mar + Midweek availability message me first please

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A firepit area is situated among log seating on pebbled ground, offering a natural gathering spot. The cabin, featuring large windows, nestles into the forest backdrop, showcasing a blend of wood textures and greenery. Tall trees frame the scene, enhancing the sense of tranquility.
Farm stay in Ringwood
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 194 reviews

Penny Bun Cabin, A Little House in The New Forest

Arrive at the end of your mile long driveway to an oasis of calm. Switch off your phones, turn off devices and unplug while you relax in this contemporary little log house, away from the outside world. Situated in the tranquil New Forest countryside with direct access to explore the New Forest terrain and neighbouring Jurassic Coast and beaches. Designed, built and managed using eco-sensitive practices Penny Bun allows you space and time to relax and take a break from the strains of life.

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Guesthouse in Dorset
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 587 reviews

Secluded Garden Lodge with Private Hot Tub

The Lodge Retreat is nestled at the bottom of a secluded garden pathway in the sleepy suburb of Southbourne and is a stones throw from Bournemouth’s award winning beaches. The whole of the Lodge Retreat is yours to relax and unwind and includes use of your own private hot tub. There’s plenty of free street parking and more often than not, you can get the street space directly outside of the property. The Lodge Retreat offers an easy self check in and check out service for your convenience.

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Top Guest favourite
The open living area features a vaulted wooden ceiling with pendant lighting and a modern fireplace. Comfortable seating includes two sofas and decorative cushions. Artwork is displayed along the walls, and a television is mounted above the fireplace. Light floods in through large glass doors leading to the outdoor space.
Home in Salisbury
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 170 reviews

The Summer House

The Summer House is a recently converted guest house, self contained with fully equipped kitchen , beautifully fitted bathroom ,double bed on the galleried mezzanine level ,accessed by ladder stairs with vaulted ceiling creating a loft style. It is fully heated ,has wi-fi , streamed TV, and ceiling speakers for streaming music. The space is modern,bright ,yet cosy. Outdoors it sits at the top of 14 acres of grounds over looking the main house. There is a private entrance and parking on site.

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An outdoor patio area is visible, featuring a dining table surrounded by eight chairs. A large umbrella provides shade. The barn's rustic wooden exterior contrasts with the neatly laid stone tiles. Lush greenery and trees form a backdrop, under a partly cloudy sky.
Home in Whiteparish
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 374 reviews

Stride’s Barn

A newly restored and beautifully refurbished oak framed barn conversion bordering the New Forest National Park . With spectacular far reaching views Stride’s Barn is situated 9 miles from the Cathedral City of Salisbury and 15 miles from Southampton . An ideal base to explore the local areas including many walks, pubs , restaurants, golf clubs and other tourist attractions such as Stonehenge and Paultons Park/Peppa Pig World . Can be rented with additional listing ‘The Cowshed’ (sleeps 2) .

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A group of friendly alpacas roams in a grassy paddock surrounded by trees with fallen leaves. The handmade Shepherds Hut stands in the background, providing a charming retreat amidst nature.
Shepherd’s hut in Passfield
5 out of 5 average rating, 451 reviews

"Bumble" The Shepherd's Hut

This traditionally inspired, hand-made Shepherds Hut is nestled inside a paddock in the leafy county of Hampshire. It offers a tranquil retreat in a home away from home setting with a cosy open plan living space championed by the log burning stove. Enjoy cooking your own English Breakfast - of which eggs are graciously supplied by our chickens -amongst views and visits of our 17 strong Alpaca herd. Please let us know if you'd like to meet and feed the Alpaca - they'd like to meet you!

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Top Guest favourite
A large heart-shaped sculpture is positioned on a circular wooden platform, surrounded by natural vegetation. The backdrop features rolling hills under a sky with varying cloud coverage, enhancing the scenic view of the surrounding landscape.
Holiday park in Hampshire
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 211 reviews

Sandy Balls Holiday Village New Forest Hampshire

Spacious and well equipped holiday home located in a quiet spot at Sandy Balls Holiday Village. Bed linen, free WIFI are included. Park facilities: Indoor/outdoor pools, gym, jacuzzi, adventure play areas, soft play, arcade, restaurants, Starbucks coffee shop and a village store. Enjoy evening entertainment and family activities, bike hire & alpaca walks. Sandy Balls is the perfect location for exploring the New Forest and surrounding areas. Paulton’s Park is 25 minutes away.

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The exterior view of the shepherd's hut reveals a charming entrance with white double doors opening onto a cozy interior. Potted flowers adorn the entryway, and wooden steps lead to the doorway, surrounded by greenery and trees in a peaceful setting.
Shepherd’s hut in Minstead
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 172 reviews

New Forest Large Shepherd's Hut with Stables

Beautiful, large Shepherd's Hut (20' x 12') in your own peaceful, private space between the garden & the fields - perfect to explore the New Forest. Bring your walking shoes, bikes & horses. Beautiful place for artists, yoga and meditation. There's a stream for you to go and sit by and you can often see deer in the fields next to you. Sit by the firepit and listen to the owls. More ponies, cattle, donkeys wander down the lane past the house than cars. An idyllic escape.

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Top Guest favourite
A secluded hot tub area is nestled within lush greenery and blooming flowers. The wooden structure provides coverage, with a window allowing light to filter in. Bright white daisies surround the hot tub, enhancing the serene outdoor environment.
Cottage in Godshill
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 222 reviews

Cottage with Covered Hot Tub Godshill New Forest

Lane End is a spacious homely cottage in Godshill in the New Forest National Park. Great for couples, families or friends to enjoy with elevated views of the countryside, perfect for a short break or a holiday. Endless Forest walks are on the doorstep with miles of heath land to explore by foot or bike. Round off the day with a glass of champagne watching the sunset, a stroll up to the local pub 3 minutes away, a game of table tennis or pool or darts in the cob house.

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Top Guest favourite
The exterior of the Nissen Hut showcases a modern design with a curved wooden facade and large glass doors. A black chimney rises from the structure, and a stone patio area features two chairs overlooking the surrounding greenery.
Farm stay in Dinton
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 394 reviews

The Nissen Hut

Experience a unique blend of history and modern luxury in our beautifully renovated WW2 Nissen Hut. Nestled within the tranquil grounds of The Woods at Oakley, this iconic structure has been meticulously transformed into a 5-star accommodation, offering guests an unforgettable stay in a picturesque woodland setting. Whether you're planning a romantic getaway, a family holiday, or a quiet retreat, the Nissen Hut provides a unique and memorable accommodation experience.

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An A-frame structure is framed by trees and surrounded by blooming bluebells. Light filters through the open front, illuminating the interior where a seating area is presented. The natural setting offers a serene escape, with vibrant flowers in the foreground enhancing the tranquil scene.
Hut in Ovington
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 179 reviews

The Glade at Ladyhill Vineyard near Winchester

Nestled on the edge of an ancient wood in South Downs National Park and with fantastic views over Ladyhill Vineyard and the Hampshire countryside The Glade has a cosy A-Frame to grab a good night sleep, a separate shower room with flushable loo to keep you fresh and a kitchen equip-for-easy glamping. Relax and admire the views, BBQ on the fire pit, spot deer and hare or stroll down the river Itchen to The Bush gastro pub. You’ll return home totally refreshed!

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