Settle into the heart of the New Forest with your four-legged friend at this characterful apartment in Brockenhurst. With forest trails, heathland and woodland walks close by, it makes a practical base for couples or small families keen to explore with their pet.
The apartment occupies the first floor of a former bank above a motorcycle shop and is reached through shared double doors and an internal staircase. Once inside, everything is arranged on one level, with a well-equipped kitchen and dining area for preparing breakfast or sitting down for an evening meal. The lounge has two sofas that can be used as additional beds, a TV with Firestick and a wood-burner-effect electric fire that’s sure to be popular with your furry pup. The spacious double bedroom gives you somewhere comfortable to sleep after a day of walks, and the family bathroom has a shower over the bath. There is no private outdoor area, but Brockenhurst puts a wealth of countryside within easy reach, so you can head straight out for a morning walk without needing to drive. After exploring, return to the apartment for a quiet evening, with local pubs and restaurants close by and supermarkets nearby for picking up supplies. On-street parking is available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
The New Forest is on your doorstep for wail-wagging walkies and is home to free-roaming ponies, cattle, donkeys and deer, so dogs must be kept under effective control. From March to July, walkers are also asked to stick to the tracks to protect ground-nesting birds. Brockenhurst itself has a village high street with shops and pet-friendly places to eat, plus a railway station for days out without taking the car. Bournemouth and Sandbanks are around 25 miles by road, where you’ll find specified coastal zones that offer year-round access to canine companions.