Charming Barn Annex with Stables New Forest Escape

About this property

Charming Barn Annex with Stables New Forest Escape is a self‑contained barn annex set within a smallholding on the edge of the New Forest National Park, offering an appealing rural base for couples, solo travellers, and equestrian guests. Accessed via a private, gated entrance, the annex opens into a light‑filled open‑plan living space beneath a sloping ceiling, where skylights and a large picture window draw the eye across the surrounding fields and open land. The sitting area is arranged for laid‑back evenings after a day outdoors, while the dining table creates a natural spot for leisurely breakfasts or supper together. The kitchen is neatly fitted and well suited to simple self‑catering during your stay.

The bedroom continues the loft‑style character of the space, with a super‑king‑size bed, storage and dressing area, and a skylight overhead that brings in natural daylight. A sleek shower room completes the accommodation, featuring a walk‑in shower and smart, contemporary finishes. Outside, the annex sits within a working rural environment surrounded by mature trees and grazing land, adding to the sense of being immersed in the countryside. On‑site parking is available, with space suitable for horse lorries and trailers, and stabling for up to two horses can be arranged by prior agreement. A public footpath runs directly from the property, offering immediate access for walking, cycling, or riding into the New Forest National Park, which lies around five minutes away.

The location provides an excellent starting point for exploring the New Forest and its varied landscapes. Forest tracks lead through ancient woodland and open heath, where ponies, donkeys, and cattle roam freely. Nearby villages such as Lyndhurst, often regarded as the heart of the Forest, offer independent shops, cafés, and visitor information, while Brockenhurst is well placed for scenic walks and access to open moorland. To the south, the Georgian market town of Lymington is known for its Saturday market, cobbled streets, and sailing heritage, with views across the Solent to the Isle of Wight. Local attractions include Beaulieu, home to the National Motor Museum and the historic abbey ruins, Buckler’s Hard, a riverside hamlet with strong maritime links, and miles of waymarked trails that weave through woodland, along river valleys, and out towards the coast.

Whether you are planning long days exploring on foot or horseback, or simply dipping in and out of nearby villages, the area offers variety throughout the year. Welcoming up to two pets, Charming Barn Annex with Stables New Forest Escape combines a practical rural setting with direct access to forest trails, making it an inviting base for enjoying one of southern England’s most celebrated landscapes.

Ringwood is a historic market town placed within Hampshire, on the western fringes of the beautiful New Forest National Park. Dating back to the Anglo-Saxon times and having been mentioned in the Domesday Book, Ringwood holds much history and has been hosting weekly markets since the Middle Ages. It now consists of a wealth of first-class shops, restaurants and bars, with the lovely Avon Heath Country Park on the outskirts. Astounding countryside and coastline is available right on your doorstep, with the New Forest and the Cranborne Chase aonb easily accessible, the southern coast plays host to a number of ever-popular tourist spots including the seaside resorts of Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch, all of which offer superb attractions, activities and entertainment to keep everybody occupied.

Accommodation

One super-king-size bedroom.

Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC.

Kitchen.

First-floor living/diner with sofa bed

Central heating.

Oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, kettle, toaster.

TV, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

On-site parking available.

Garden with furniture.

Two well-behaved pets welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop and pub 0.4 miles, lake 1.2 miles, river 1.1 miles.

Note: Check-in is at 12pm and check-out is at 11am.

Note: The occupancy number includes a sofa bed; sleeping four guests in total with two in a double room, and two on the sofa bed.

Note: Property welcomes guests travelling with horses.

Stabling is available at £50 per horse, per night, including a stable, bedding, hay, and water for the duration of your stay.

Note: Stabling must be arranged in advance - Horses must have up-to-date vaccinations and worming, with proof provided prior to arrival.

Note: This is a working rural property with livestock and animals - strictly no feeding, touching, or interacting with any animals