SELF
CATERING ACCOMMODATION
2 HOLIDAY COTTAGES IN THE NEW FOREST |
Burgate Farmhouse,
Burgate, Fordingbridge,
New Forest, Hampshire, SP6 1LX
01425 655909 (Christine Bennett) |
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things to see
FORDINGBRIDGE is in the Avon
Valley between the NEW FOREST edge and the Dorset borders.
The city of Salisbury is just a few miles away with excellent
shopping, a weekly market and the famous Cathedral.
The well
known coastal resort of Bournemouth is only 17 miles south. There
are lots of beaches about 30 mins drive away.
Southampton is only 20 miles away - lots of shopping!
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Photos show (l to r):
River in Fordingbridge, Ponies at Godshill (5 mins drive) Foot
suspension bridge over River Avon (just over the road from Burgate
Farmhouse), River Avon & watermeadows (by foot suspension
bridge), Avon Valley (from Godshill - 5 mins drive), Recreation
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ROSE INN & THE GEORGE - Leave your car
behind and walk 50yards to the 'Tudor Rose' - a lovely 16th century
thatched pub with a family room. You can enjoy good bar meals in
a pub with low beams and lots of atmosphere.
Also close by is 'The Surma Valley'' - a very nice Indian
restaurant with takeaway.
Fordingbridge
town centre is just ½ a mile away. The
George Inn, near the old bridge (http://www.georgeatfordingbridge.co.uk),
has a patio area overlooking the River Avon and is good for morning
coffee, lunches and evening meals. |
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Photos show (l to r):
Tudor Rose Inn (50 yards
away), The Surma Valley Indian Restaurant (100 yards away), The George Inn
(centre of Fordingbridge, 5 mins drive):
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THE NEW FOREST
The New Forest National Park is a region of exceptional natural
beauty with large open heaths, moors, greens, leafy glades &
dells interspersed with woods and plantations, picturesque streams
& brooks, peaceful old villages, ancient churches & quaint
houses & pubs.
AVON VALLEY & FISHING
The Avon Valley Footpath is very close by. Just over the
road is a lovely stretch of it which goes over a foot suspension
bridge over the River Avon, through water meadows & into
the New Forest (via the Fighting Cocks Inn!!). I have a sheet
of details regarding local fishing (both river and lakes)
- please ask & I will send it.
SALISBURY
This ancient cathedral city is just 20 minutes north and
is lovely for a day out. There is a handy (& cheap)
Park n Ride if you don't want to drive your car into the
city.
SWIMMING POOL
Sandy Balls Holiday Village is only 5 mins away (by car) & has
indoor & outdoor swimming pools open to the public (not available
in August though). Ringwood has a Recreation Centre
with swimming pool which you can use in the summer.
FORDINGBRIDGE PARK AND RIVER
There is a lovely park & riverbank area near the ancient
bridge with a children's play area, paddling pool & part
of the river known locally as 'the beach' where children can paddle & play in the water.
MOUNTAIN BIKING
The New Forest is a perfect place for mountain biking. You
can bring your own bikes (& store them in the Games Barn
when not needed). Bike hire is available nearby from Sandy
Balls Holiday Village (http://www.cyclecentre@sandy-balls.co.uk).
I have mountain bike guide books that you can borrow.
MOORS VALLEY COUNTRY PARK
Highly recommended & just 15 mins away (by car). This park
has something for everyone from a miniature steam railway for
younger children to the famous 'Go Ape' aerial trekking high
above the forest floor for older children (& dads!) (http://www.moors-valley.co.uk)
HORSE RIDING
Arniss Riding Stables are situated at Godshill, just 5 mins
away (by car). 01425 654114
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
The nearest train station is Salisbury (20 mins north). The
X3 bus service runs every half hour & the bus stop is
20 metres from Burgate Farmhouse. If you want a day or two
without your car then this bus service can take you to Salisbury,
Ringwood, Bournemouth and Poole.
OTHER PLACES TO VISIT
Lyndhurst, Burley, Brockenhurst, Lymington. Beaulieu (with
its famous Motor Museum), Bournemouth, Poole, Southampton,
Stonehenge, Romsey (Broadlands) and so many more places ........
OFFICIAL NEW FOREST WEBSITE
(http://www.thenewforest.co.uk) A really useful website for
information about the New Forest. You can also find out information
about the 'New Forest Marque'.
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| The New Forest offers a great variety of places to
eat, from classic hotel restaurants to the best of brasseries,
the traditional English pub with real ales to the prettiest tea
rooms with the most indulgent cream teas imaginable.
You can get a real taste of The New Forest by choosing local
specialties identified by the New Forest Marque when you are
dining out. By selecting local food that is fresh and in season,
you will actually be helping the forest to stay special by supporting
local farmers and small businesses. More and more pubs, restaurants
and accommodation providers are sourcing local ingredients. The
New Forest Marque helps people to choose food and goods which
have been grown, reared, caught, brewed or produced in the New
Forest. It also allows New Forest producers to market their produce
under a collective and easily identifiable New Forest symbol,
at the same time reassuring consumers about the origins of the
food they are buying. In order to qualify for the Marque, New Forest producers have
to make sure that their goods meet stringent quality standards.
Meat producers, for example, must show that very high standards
of animal welfare & good husbandry have been applied at all
times. More information on the marque WEBSITE FOR INDEPENDENT COTTAGES -
(http://www.independentcottages.co.uk) My property appears on
this website along with other independently owned properties.
WEBSITE FOR YOUSTAYUK My property appears on this website also.
Burgate
Farmhouse Self Catering is featured on YouStayUK.com,
your guide to recommended
things to do and Self Catering Cottage/Home/Apartments
in Fordingbridge, Hampshire |
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