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The Retreat New Forest

3.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of New Forest National Park

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Lounge
Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains
Dining
Miscellaneous
Exterior
The Retreat New Forest offers a tranquil escape near New Forest National Park. Enjoy spa treatments like deep-tissue massage and reflexology, then savor a meal at the on-site restaurant. Free amenities include in-room WiFi, self parking, and coffee from the café.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (First Floor )

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (First floor A)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (A)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Fan
Premium bedding
Heating
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bathroom

Twin Room, Ensuite, Garden View (First floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Super)

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Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Super)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Single Room, Ensuite (First floor)

Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Single Room, Ensuite (First floor)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Single Room, Ensuite (North Wing First Floor)

Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Single Room, Ensuite (North Wing First Floor)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite (First Floor C)

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Double Room, Ensuite (First Floor C)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Hairdryer
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite (First floor B)

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Double Room, Ensuite (First floor B)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite (First Floor B)

Bathroom

Double Room, Ensuite (First Floor B)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (First floor)

Bathroom

Basic Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (First floor)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hairdryer
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite (First floor B)

Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Double Room, Ensuite (First floor B)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Heating
Blackout curtains
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (First floor A)

Bathroom

Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (First floor A)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Single Room, Ensuite (North Wing First Floor C)

Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Single Room, Ensuite (North Wing First Floor C)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Single Room, Ensuite (North Wing B)

Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Single Room, Ensuite (North Wing B)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Cottage, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed
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About the area

Christchurch is home to The Retreat New Forest. Mudeford Quay and Lymington Pier Ferry Port are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore New Forest National Park and Southbourne Beach. Don't miss out on a visit to Bournemouth Pier.
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The Retreat New Forest A35, Christchurch, England, BH23 7EF

What's nearby

  • New Forest National Park - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Highcliffe Castle - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Avon Beach - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Mudeford Quay - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Southbourne Beach - 13 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • Hinton Admiral Station - 5 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Amberwood - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Globe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Walkford - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Colin Nash Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Retreat New Forest

Hotel near New Forest National Park
Located close to Mudeford Quay and Southbourne Beach, The Retreat New Forest provides a coffee shop/cafe and a restaurant. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a facial, a hot stone massage or reflexology. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall and smoke-free property
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Weekend cooked-to-order breakfast available 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15 to 25 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 15 to 25 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

The Retreat New Forest Hotel
The Retreat New Forest Christchurch
The Retreat New Forest Hotel Christchurch

Frequently asked questions

Is The Retreat New Forest pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Retreat New Forest?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Retreat New Forest?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Retreat New Forest?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Retreat New Forest located?

Situated in Christchurch, this hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from New Forest National Park, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Mudeford Quay and Southbourne Beach. Bournemouth Beach and Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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The Retreat New Forest Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 164 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 164 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 164 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 164 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 164 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Lovely and charming place. Receptionist was great and most welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness
The retreat is quite an old building but nice inside. I was unaware of any lift indoors which made climbing stairs difficult for people with mobility challenges.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay here. It was very peaceful, the room was lovely and staff were good. Ate at the restaurant which was delicious and nice staff. Had a massage which was brilliant. The brewery was fantastic, definitely a highlight and only a couple minutes walk away. From other reviews, there were some cobwebs on the outside of the window but that really didn’t bother us. Overall, lovely place to stay. Nice and quiet!
Room 3
The brewery
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chill out hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay and easy drive to the beaches
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Good value for money. Stayed for the night before getting on the ferry and perfect location. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great stay at The Retreat, it had everything we needed. Towels weren’t super fluffy. Great location with excellent access to the coast
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room. The hotel is in beautiful surroundings and close to the forest and the sea
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a very comfortable night's sleep and the room was exceptionally clean. The quality of the bedding and towels were also first class. WiFi was more than adequate and the room temperature was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another great stay at this unique hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

100% recommend

Lovely place in the New Forest, easy to find but lives up to is name of "Retreat". Everything was really nice, bathroom was enormous with a large tub. Shower was blocked so avoided but didn't cause issues. When we did have an issue with the door it was sorted in person straightaway. Only marked down "comfort" because the mattress was too firm, but that's each to their own.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Review of The Retreat

Quiet, pleasant, as expected. Nice grounds and walks available. Traffic a bit noisy but not too bad. Nice ambience. Easy parking. If we need to stay in that area in future I expect we'll go there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always a friendly member of staff on hand great food in a lovely restaurant environment A superb place to stay, we can’t wait to come back
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A week in the New Forest

We stayed for a week getting to know the area and as a base to see some friends nearby. Only managed one yoga class; would have liked to have done at least one more. The restaurant on site gave us options, as did the large patio area at the back, giving us a peaceful spot for a picnic. Easy enclosed walk around large field around back perfect for a dog walk. The hotel is on a busy road, but this does give east access to seaside and New Forest. A fridge in room would have been helpful to keep milk and drinks cold - it was 30 degrees most days.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Val

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay, just what we wanted.

We loved the self check-in, made everything very quick and easy. Room we absolutely fine, clean and comfortable. We were at the front so had a little road noise but it wasn’t a problem and we slept well. Plenty of parking so that’s always a bonus. Breakfast in the nearby Colin Nash restaurant was excellent. A really good full-English. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness
No real reception so a self service check in but no problem really. All rooms on first floor, no lift. Very clean. Our room a bit close to the main road but ear plugs were provided!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay and would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super new forest retreat after fly in

Cracking little gem for Bmth airport late arrival Flights.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another great stay at this unique hotel—plenty of sockets for charging beside the bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quaint stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jovette

Amazing location where you can relax and have a peaceful stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Shayne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not the best.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Carlyne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Superb room BUT didn’t sleep for traffic noise

Superb hotel room, exceptionally clean and quite spacious for a single. Comfortable but quite soft bed, great bedding. Good bathroom with walk-in shower, no bath however I always shower, and great towels. Large TV, full length mirror, plenty of tea & coffee. HOWEVER UNABLE TO SLEEP ALL 3 NIGHTS THROUGH TRAFFIC NOISE. THIS WAS WEARING PROVIDED EARPLUGS. I appreciate it is a listed building however coming from Stratford on Avon we have a lot of listed hotels with secondary/even triple double glazing. Only 15 bedrooms need it. The only other negative there was no Reception desk and rooms and front door were coded locks. Such a crying shame when the hotel I would have awarded 9 star.
Larger than average single room with large en-suite and walk in shower
Generous bathroom with shower basin and w.c.
Beautiful hotel but choose room with Garden view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautifully unique and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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