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Orchard Cottage - Beaulieu

Beaulieu, near Brockenhurst, Hampshire
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • This idyllic spot boasts dark night skies and a path leading to Thorns Beach
  • Set within naturalistic gardens with a patio perfect for sundowners
  • The sociable open-plan kitchen/diner and two bathrooms make this a perfect choice for friends or small families
Property code: OC-94003

Set in an idyllic rural spot along the southern coastline, this spacious single-level retreat offers cosy accommodation for up to four guests exploring a stunning part of the New Forest. With ample space for a four-legged friend to join you, the cottage has been decorated in light, tranquil shades and makes a great base for long peaceful walks in serene countryside. Perfect for spotting the area’s abundant wildlife and taking in the dark skies, this cheerful hideaway is ideally placed for walkers and nature lovers exploring a breathtaking corner of Hampshire.

Lying at the end of a long, unmade road, the cottage is one of a small group of neighbouring properties in quiet surroundings. Inside, the pretty lounge has comfortable seating, a Smart TV, a range of vintage pieces and a bay window overlooking the garden. The relaxing open-plan kitchen/diner has plenty of modern conveniences and opens onto the garden. Exploring this cheery, fresh and inviting retreat further, you will find an invigorating bathroom and two cosy, light-filled bedrooms: a pretty king-size room with its own en-suite shower room, and a lovely room with a king-size zip-and-link which can be made up as a twin. From the lounge, doors open out onto a delightful garden with a patio, outdoor furniture and a lawn with space for your four-pawed pal to run about.

Close to Thorns Beach on the edge of the Beaulieu Estate, please see Need to Know for restrictions, this lovely getaway is ideally placed for long walks with your dog through the magnificent New Forest National Park. Dogs are welcome on the grounds at Beaulieu (5 miles), with other local pet-welcoming attractions including Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway (8.5 miles), the New Forest Heritage Centre (12 miles) and Lepe Country Park (11 miles). Heading west, you can visit the coastal town of Lymington (7.5 miles).

  • 2 bedrooms - 1 king-size, 1 king-size (zip-and-link beds that can be made up into twin beds)
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer
  • Smart TV available in the lounge
  • Naturalistic, enclosed garden, with areas of lawn, a patio with furniture and a private path leading to the beach
  • Private off-road parking for 3 cars
  • Beach less than 0.25 miles, shop and pub 3.5 miles
  •  Access to Thorns Beach is permitted between 10th July and 28th February, to protect nesting birds. Park Shore Beach (600m away) is accessible all year and a Vehicle permit is supplied
  • The property is accessed via a long, unmade road, which may not be suitable for sports vehicles or those with low ground clearance
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Claire Tranter

This property is personally managed by Claire.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 47 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Wendy 13th June 2026

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Had the wow factor the second you walked in. Not much to add but I think the fact we have already booked for next year says it all.

Reviewed by Barrie 6th June 2026

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A super break, location and cottage. I would say more, but I'm hoping to keep this little place a secret, until next time.

Reviewed by Stuart 16th May 2026

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Was a fantatic property as lovely location

Reviewed by John 2nd May 2026

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We had an amazing time cottage was perfect shame we couldn't use the beach but totally understand the nesting birds need the peace maybe we will see if we can book again outside of the nesting times , we dud go to park Shore the views are beautiful. Totally recommend anybody wanting a meal while they are out try the Hare & Hounds at Sway dog friendRead morely lovely food and lovely people does get very busy tho. I would recommend this cottage to everybody and give 10/10 for everything. Hide

Reviewed by Steve 26th April 2026

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A fabulous little gem in the beautiful surroundings of the Beaulieu estate! This is a cosy home with everything you need in the New forest, birdsong in abundance, and a huge completely enclosed garden. No traffic noise! We love this place especially for couples sharing as the kitchen is very sociable and spacious and each couple can have their owRead moren bathroom. Would definitely recommend!! Hide

Reviewed by Sandra 14th April 2026

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Loved the cottage - cosy and warm

Reviewed by Oliver 4th April 2026

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What a great stay. The property itself is clean and a nice space. Well equipped for most peoples needs. Welcome hamper was very thoughtful. The garden's a great size which was perfect for the kids. Waking up to birdsong everyday was lovely and the location is fantastic. Loads to do in the surrounding areas as well. We'll be back!

Reviewed by Brian 28th March 2026

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Orchard Cottage was lovely, comfortable and well equipped. Lovely big garden for our furry friend and the bird sounds around were lovely. Close to lots of places to visit so no long drives.

Reviewed by A 22nd March 2026

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The cottage was a joy - furnished to a high standard - a little chilly overnight but blankets kept us warm. Our dog loved the garden.

Reviewed by Suzanne 30th December 2025

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We had a wonderful (3rd) stay at Orchard Cottage. It is incredibly well equipped and feels like a home from home setup. The amazing wrap around orchard garden is haven for wildlife and our dog loved it, she didn't need a walk really after running around and sniffing in the garden. Along with access to the private beach too, what a fantastic additioRead moren that is. We were blessed with cold, crisp beautiful days and simply a brilliant place to have a holiday away from it all. Hide

Reviewed by Tracey 18th December 2025

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Absolutely beautiful place to stay. Very clean and equipped. Garden really great for a dog and the stroll to the beach via a gate was lovely.

Reviewed by Sheila 14th November 2025

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Loved Orchard cottage was a restful break. A nice break to relax in a peaceful location.

Reviewed by Chris 7th November 2025

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We stayed here for a week in November, and loved it. The cottage is comfortable, with all the amenities you could need. The bed was particularly comfortable. The grounds are huge - absolutely loved by our dog. They are also completely enclosed. The path from the end of the garden leads directly to the non-public beach, and takes less than 5 minutesRead more to walk. The cottage is in a great location - it is approached from a private unmade road, and from there, you are straight into the New Forest. Hide

Reviewed by Alan 31st October 2025

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Perfect position, very central and a short walk from the private beach with the cottage itself situated in the woods! Excellent facilities, clean, warm and cosy. Quiet and peaceful in a tranquil, rural setting. Great position with all the sights a short drive away. Lovely!

Reviewed by Kelvin 26th September 2025

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Orchard Cottage is a little gem. Compact, but spacious. Peaceful, Dark skys, Big skys on the beach, lots of wildlife, if you are quiet. Ideally situation on the southern edge of the New Forest to visit all the sites. 100 m from a lovely beach. Brilliant for a dog. Ours loved the cottage, large garden, the beach with its own little cove at low tide.

Reviewed by William 19th September 2025

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Lovely cottage, lovely location and it's very well equipped. Second time we have stayed in Orchard Cottage and we have booked again for next year. The private beach is ideal to sit and watch the sun going down with a nice glass of wine. Great base to travel around the New Forest and along the coastal paths. If you want peace and quiet this the placRead moree to stay. Hide

Reviewed by Jake 29th August 2025

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Lovely location for a quiet secluded stay which is just what we needed. Property was lovely and our dog didnt want to leave the garden!

Reviewed by Peter 15th August 2025

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Best holiday ever and we have been doing holiday cottages for 32 years! So peaceful, made to feel so welcome, chocolates on the beds were a massive hit with the granddaughter,everything you could need, did not want to leave, beach a wonderful addition and barely saw anyone so sat and watched the sun go down each night,lots of deer in the fields in Read morethe evening, horses,rabbits , oyster catchers lots of laughs and memories made what more is needed. Thank you Hide

Reviewed by Jeremy 25th July 2025

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Fantastic stay at Orchard Cottage - what a wonderful place buried in the Beaulieu estate! The kids absolutely loved wandering down to the secret beach to hunt for crabs and shells at low tide - just lovely to have that on your doorstep. Lesley at Beaulieu couldnt have been more helpful during our stay and was easy to contact at all times. We loved Read moreour stay and will certainly be back! Hide

Reviewed by Suzanne 18th July 2025

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We had another wonderful stay at Orchard Cottage. The large wrap around garden is perfect and safe for our dog. She had a wonderful time roaming and exploring freely. The cottage is so well equipped; it literally is home from home and has everything you need for a stay. The beds were very comfortable, everything was spotlessly clean on arrival for Read moreus. The private beach access is also a massive plus point and again thoroughly enjoyed by all of us. Hide

Reviewed by Leanne 27th June 2025

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A lovely property in an exquisite location. Comfortable furniture and beds. Spacious and light with a nice garden area for relaxing. There is the choice of a bath and shower in separate bathrooms. The kitchen is well equipped with another area for sitting by the French windows.

Reviewed by Helen 13th June 2025

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Lovely quiet location. Short walk to the beach. Secure garden for the dog. Nice cottage - comfy and well appointed.

Reviewed by Owen 6th June 2025

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We spent a wonderful week at Orchard Cottage at the start of June, very relaxing, restful and enjoyable. The cottage is perfectly located well off the beaten track near the Park Shore nature reserve. It's well equipped for 4 adults in 2 bedrooms, and is beautifully decorated and very comfortable. It's light, bright and the living room opens onto a Read morelovely patio with outdoor setting. Highly recommended. Hide

Reviewed by Marie 12th May 2025

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Weve had an absolutely wonderful stay at Orchard Cottage. The location is perfect - so peaceful, but also a wonderful base for exploring the New Forest. We really enjoyed listening to the birdsong whilst relaxing in the fabulous enclosed garden. Our dog also loved exploring the garden and relaxing in the sunshine. The cottage is really spacious andRead more very well equipped. We would love to return. Hide

Reviewed by Samuel 21st April 2025

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Cant recommend more highly for a break. Location is perfect and the cottage is perfect. Dogs are more than welcome and the enclosed garden is great for them to run around.

Reviewed by Spencer 11th April 2025

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Reviewed by Jason 4th April 2025

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Wonderful stay, amazing property with spectacular gardens. Beautifully decorated with quite literally everything you need. Hamper on arrival nice touch and much appreciated. Our dog had the best time! Loved the furniture too. Will return next year for sure. Thank you.

Reviewed by David 24th March 2025

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Lovely well equipped cottage with a beautiful fully enclosed garden. Great location for access to all of the New Forest.

Reviewed by Suzanne 17th March 2025

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We had a fantastic stay at Orchard Cottage. The cottage itself was perfectly appropriated with everything you would need for a self catering stay. Very comfortable, clean, warm and cosy. The garden took it to the next level, just simply superb! Our dog had the best time ever. As a bigger dog, she had more than enough room to roam and run around andRead more play. The beach access was a real bonus and again just added to an already brilliant experience. Thanks so much for having us to stay. Hide

Reviewed by Jennifer 7th March 2025

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Fabulous. The cottage and garden are perfect as is the location. Nothing more you can say really

Reviewed by Jennie 28th February 2025

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A delightful property in a quiet location. It is nicely furnished and the beds and sofas are very comfortable. The heating kept us warm in the evenings despite having a thick frost most nights. Sitting on the beach watching the sunset and listening to the owls was a lovely way to end the day.

Reviewed by Alan 24th January 2025

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I loved the semi-isolation and ease of walking onto the Solent beach. Great for bird watching and just relaxing even with a partner with a rare form of dementia who couldn't remember where to find the fridge or bins... So very secure for my partner and I gained so much practise with cooking and of course washing up!

Reviewed by Mariana 20th December 2024

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Lovely cottage in an incredible setting, surrounded by nature. Cottage has everything you need for a super comfortable stay, just metres of away of the beach and nice walks in the New Forest. Highly recommend!

Reviewed by Karen 25th November 2024

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The cottage was exactly what we needed warm welcoming and comfortable.

Reviewed by Graham 22nd November 2024

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Fantastic cottage in a perfect location.

Reviewed by Jayne 8th November 2024

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Lovely cosy cottage with plenty of space - great to have 2 separate rooms/ seating areas. Very well equipped and fabulous garden. Loved strolling on the beach and a swim in the cold, clear sea, with curlews , geese and oyster catchers. Enjoyed a walk from Beaulieu along the river and a couple in the forest. Many birds spotted including great woodpeRead moreckers, tree creepers, wrens ...lay awake listening to owls in the middle of the night. All absolutely delightful Hide

Reviewed by Helene 1st November 2024

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Firstly, its a great size for four, having two bathrooms was brilliant. The kitchen dining room is fabulous and the sitting room cosy. The direct access to its own private beach, at certain times of the year, was very special! But what makes it amazing is the wonderful, enclosed, massive garden wonderfully kept natural! The dogs loved it, and the bRead moreeach! Very comfortable, lovely decor, very jealous of some of your pieces. The private road is doable slow and steady, in our Mini! Hide

Reviewed by William 4th October 2024

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Really lovely cottage, location great, very peaceful, well equipped and very clean and tidy. We were very lucky with the weather so were able to walk to the private beach each evening in the setting sun to take in the views of the IOW. We enjoyed the holiday so much we have already booked to return next year.

Reviewed by Paul 30th September 2024

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Lovely well equipped cottage in a wonderful location, we had a very relaxing short break.

Reviewed by Karen 27th September 2024

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Lovely cottage in a great location for a quiet break. Accommodation was very clean and beautifully furnished.

Reviewed by Christine 20th September 2024

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Reviewed by Terence 13th September 2024

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The cottage is in a great peaceful location, wonderful garden and then you have a 3 minute walk down to the beach which is very private, apart from the grazing horses - delightful.

Reviewed by Annette 6th September 2024

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Very comfortable & well equipped cottage in delightfully quiet location. Great for bird & wildlife watching. Access to beach a bonus.

Reviewed by Jacqueline 2nd August 2024

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Reviewed by Ailsa 19th July 2024

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Reviewed by Elaine 5th July 2024

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Reviewed by Victoria 21st June 2024

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Canine Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.