Family-friendly vacation rentals in New Forest

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  • Total vacation rentals

    Explore 3,990 vacation rentals in New Forest

  • Nightly prices starting at

    New Forest vacation rentals start at ﺩ.ﺇ 110 per night before taxes and fees

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  • Pet-friendly vacation rentals

    Find 1,800 rentals that welcome pets

  • Vacation 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 vacation 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

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A wooden lodge is nestled among lush greenery, featuring a large deck with a wooden railing. The facade of the lodge includes large windows that allow natural light inside, complemented by a sloped roof. Outdoor seating is visible on the deck.
Farm stay in West Wellow
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 508 reviews

Pine Lodge - Headlands Farm

🌲 Pine Lodge — Lakeside Retreat for Families & Friends @headlandsfarmlakesidelodges @headlandsfarm ✨ Perfect for families of 4, couples , or mixed groups seeking a peaceful countryside escape. Step outside to your child-friendly lakeside decking right on the water’s edge. Enjoy breakfast at our onsite coffee shop ☕, discounted fishing 🎣, plus sauna & cold plunge, padel, and massage & beauty treatments 🧘‍♀️🎾💆‍♀️. Dog friendly, with self check-in 🧼 — 5 more lodges available on Airbnb 💌

Top guest favorite
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.

Top guest favorite
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.

Top guest favorite
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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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.

Top guest favorite
A charming cabin is nestled among lush greenery, featuring large glass doors that allow natural light to fill the interior. The surrounding area includes a well-maintained lawn, with trees providing shade and a rustic fence delineating the space.
Barn in Winsor
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 125 reviews

The L'il Cat House

On the site of what was the Ritz Carlton of catteries in The New Forest we have created a luxury cabin for you to curl up in front of the log burner and to use a base for exploring this beautiful part of the world. The L'il Cat House is a 20 minute drive from the beautiful beach of Lepe, that faces The Isle Of Wight; 5 minutes from Peppa Pig World (Paultons Park). In the grounds behind the owners’ house, the cabin is secluded & discreet, but with your friendly hosts close at hand if needed.

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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
5.0 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!

Top guest favorite
A well-maintained garden surrounds a charming cottage, featuring a sunny patio set with white chairs and a table. A glass conservatory stands nearby, complemented by a charcoal grill. Lush greenery and colorful flower beds enhance the serene outdoor space.
Home in Bransgore
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 167 reviews

Cosy comfort, hot-tub, wood burner, in New Forest.

Attached to a beautiful farm house, and set within the New Forest National Park, the Bolt Hole offers a wonderful place to relax. Enjoy the hot tub and take in the garden and paddock views. When it is chilly, draw the curtains and light the wood burner. Quiet and peaceful yet 2 minutes' drive from a great village which has two super pubs. 5 miles from beaches and 3 minutes' drive to the wonderful New Forest. Bring your dog too, there are fields for them to run around in.

Top guest favorite
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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Cottage in Burley
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 231 reviews

‘Stag Cottage’ New Forest Romantic Hideaway

Charming detached thatched cottage in the heart of Burley, New Forest National Park. This cozy retreat features two bedrooms and sleeps up to 7, including a baby. Enjoy a gym/games room and a spacious garden. With direct forest access, it’s perfect for walking, cycling, horse riding, and scenic drives. Explore quaint village pubs, restaurants, and unique shops nearby. Conveniently located just over a mile from the A31, offering easy access to the rest of the UK.

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