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 $43 AUD per night before taxes and fees

  • Verified guest reviews

    Over 157,590 verified reviews to help you choose

  • 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, Hengistbury Head, and Hurst Castle

Top-rated family-friendly rentals in New Forest

Guests agree: These family-friendly homes are highly rated for location, cleanliness and more.

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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, 193 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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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
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 169 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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Guesthouse in Dorset
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 586 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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A cozy living room is furnished with a spacious sectional sofa facing a wall-mounted TV. Large glass doors offer sweeping views of the sky and surrounding area. Green plants add a natural touch, while a sleek wood-burning stove creates a focal point in the inviting space.
Condo in Westbourne
4.84 out of 5 average rating, 193 reviews

The Beach Hytte - Stunning Sea View Penthouse

Enjoy your perfect getaway in this award winning 2 bed penthouse apartment with 180 degree sea views in the heart of the tranquil Alum Chine area of Bournemouth just a few minutes walk from the beach. The property boasts two dining areas, one of which sits on the large balcony with views across Bournemouth beach and a bespoke wood burning stove for the winter nights. The open plan kitchen leads onto a cozy living room where you can enjoy Sky Glass TV entertainment through super fast WiFi.

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Top Guest favourite
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, 372 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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Top Guest favourite
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
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 447 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
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
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, 393 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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Guest favourite
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, 177 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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Top Guest favourite
A wooden cabin is surrounded by green lawns and tall trees, featuring a spacious outdoor deck. Comfortable lounge seating is arranged under the shade. A hot tub is visible to the left, and colorful chairs are positioned on the deck, adding a warm touch to the exterior.
Cabin in Bransgore
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 709 reviews

Chic Cabin with Private Hot Tub in New Forest

Fall in love with Briars Lodge — a romantic hideaway for two, nestled in the heart of the New Forest. This handcrafted luxury lodge features a private hot tub, views of woodlands, meadows and wildflowers, and elegant interiors. Perfect for honeymoons, minimoons, birthdays or anniversaries, unwind beneath starry skies, explore charming village pubs, and experience the magic of true countryside charm in the privacy of your own secluded countryside retreat.

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Top Guest favourite
A cozy outdoor seating area features a round table and two black chairs, surrounded by a gravel path. Lush greenery borders the space, with trees visible in the background. French doors lead into the cabin, allowing natural light to brighten the area.
Cabin in Hampshire
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 104 reviews

The Little Berri

The Little Berri is situated within the idyllic New Forest National Park. The cabin is self-contained, beautifully finished to a high standard and is complete with an enclosed private garden. Direct access to the forest, guests can enjoy exploring the beauty of the National Park straight from the front gate. There is also quick and easy access to main roads for guests to enjoy the beaches, villages and towns nearby and of course some wonderful country pubs.

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