Does The Retreat New Forest offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Retreat New Forest does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Retreat New Forest?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The Retreat New Forest?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Retreat New Forest?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at The Retreat New Forest?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino Bournemouth (16-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Retreat New Forest and nearby?

The Retreat New Forest has spa services.

Are there restaurants at or near The Retreat New Forest?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

The Retreat New Forest, Christchurch: Hotel Reviews, Rooms & Prices

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 29, 2025

Great room and got and upgrade … love staying here

Timothy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sep 27, 2025

Food was excellent. Loads of secure parking spaces. My only complaint was that Room 3 didn't have a chest of drawers so that I could unpack. As an aside I was bitten to death by moquitos? on the night before I left {I believe it was a habit of the cleaning staff to leave the windows open a few inches during the day}

Peter, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 9, 2025

A great Dog Friendly Hotel.

This has to be the best hotel I have stayed in for dog walking. It has a restaurant next door that serves excellent food sourced locally. A bit more expensive than a pub chain but well worth it. The same with the breakfast which was excellent. And the bonus is we could eat in the dog friendly area with our dog.

Robert, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 2, 2025

Chill out hotel

Gary, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 26, 2025

Clean and comfortable room. The hotel is in beautiful surroundings and close to the forest and the sea

Ramona, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 9, 2025

Lovely stay and easy drive to the beaches

Julia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 2, 2025

The Retreat is an excellent hotel

Lovely relaxing stay, I was here to meet up with old friends in New Milton, the Retreat offered a nice base for rest and relaxation in a lovely setting

Simon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 21, 2025

Great property. Good value for money. Stayed for the night before getting on the ferry and perfect location. Would definitely recommend

Emma, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 16, 2025

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

Clair, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 31, 2025

Great

Julia, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 21, 2025

Noisy but nice

Very comfortable and clean room. Unfortunately single glazed windows by a busy road (24hrs a day) means you need to use the provided earplugs. There is tea and coffee in the room but for refreshments etc you need to go to the nice but pricey pub restaurant next door. Just for a touring place is in a good position. No plug in bathroom sink and the main front door code got changed on day 2 and we were not told. Is not as nice as looks in the photos but if could get a room at the back would go back as is in a nice position for touring New forest and surrounding area.

Evelyn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 29, 2025

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.

John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 18, 2025

Another great stay at this unique hotel.

Gordon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 25, 2025

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.

Phil, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

May 24, 2025

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.

2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 14, 2025

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.

Malcolm, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 24, 2024

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

Andrew, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jun 5, 2025

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!

Helen, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 23, 2024

We enjoyed our stay and would stay again

Julie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 18, 2025

Another great stay at this unique hotel—plenty of sockets for charging beside the bed.

Gordon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 18, 2025

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.

Val, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 18, 2024

Amazing location where you can relax and have a peaceful stay

Jovette, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 21, 2024

Nice quaint stay.

James, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 25, 2025

Relax and Destress

A stunning room with ambient heating and wonderful deep bath and shower.

James, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Jul 28, 2025

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.

Carlyne, 3-night trip

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