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The Retreat New Forest

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Double Room, Ensuite (First floor A) | Lounge
Miscellaneous
Cottage, Private Bathroom | Dining
Cottage, Private Bathroom | Exterior
Cottage, Private Bathroom | Private kitchen | Electric kettle

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

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The Retreat New Forest A35, Christchurch, England, BH23 7EF
  • Highcliffe Castle
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Avon Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Mudeford Quay
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite (First floor B) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room, Ensuite (First floor B)

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cottage, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Cottage, Private Bathroom

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite, Garden View (First floor) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room, Ensuite, Garden View (First floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

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

Basic Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (First floor) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Single Room, Ensuite (North Wing First Floor C)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Super) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Super)

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room, Ensuite (First floor) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Single Room, Ensuite (First floor)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Double Room, Ensuite (First Floor C) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room, Ensuite (First Floor C)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, Ensuite (North Wing First Floor) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Single Room, Ensuite (North Wing First Floor)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 9.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite (First Floor ) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (First Floor )

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (First floor B) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room, Ensuite (First floor B)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Single Room, Ensuite (North Wing B)

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite (A)

Double Room, Ensuite (A) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room, Ensuite (A)

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double Room, Garden View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Double Room, Garden View

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Double Room, Ensuite (First floor A) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room, Ensuite (First floor A)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (First Floor B) | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Double Room, Ensuite (First Floor B)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

The Retreat New Forest

Hotel in Christchurch with spa services and coffee shop/cafe
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe and spa services. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a banquet hall.
The Retreat New Forest offers 15 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology.
During your stay at The Retreat New Forest, you'll be within walking distance of Sammy Miller Museum. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Options for a bite to eat include a coffee shop and a restaurant
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served weekends for a fee
  • Just a 4-minute drive from New Forest National Park and a few minutes from Sammy Miller Museum
  • Dogs welcome free of charge
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Christchurch hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast on weekends from 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
The Retreat New Forest has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

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 welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 15 to 25 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property does not have a front desk. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in information and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before 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

The Retreat New Forest Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 148 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

6/10 Okay

Lucy

Disliked: Staff & service

It was mediocre but not horrendous for the money

Not the best - it was okay. The overall building & grounds are nice. Nice looking restaurant & menu but definitely not cooked to the standard I'd expect for the price - just overpriced and small portions (you know the vibes!). Staff friendly in the restaurant/bar - but staff on the phone not great at answering (within the alloted business hours stated). I had the eco/budget room so I can't complain about the tiny room & single bed etc, but just a warning - you need to squeeze your case in the wardrobe otherwise, there is no room to move. It was okay - there were lots of activities I wanted to partake in but I didn't find it clear to book online etc. When I eventually found the prices of the events, I decided to give it a miss. The grounds are beautiful though and I'm sure the Pilates studio was very nice (looked nice from the outside). They told me to text ahead of arrival but didn't receive confirmation of receipt (confused me as to why I had to do this). Quite old/worn bathroom & general decor within the room. I left 3 days early due to personal circumstances, but didn't feel like I knew what was going on really within the hotel, in terms of facilities available and events taking place. Nothing horrendous but maybe get a better room than I got (pay more) & don't get as excited about the Colin Nash restaurant as I did.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Business traveller
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

Julia

Travelled with pets
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

Dario

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

Best place to stay with my dogs

I been here probably 15 times. This place it’s just amazing, every time I come to visit New Forest I book The Retreat New Forest for my staying with my dogs! There it’s pet friendly and no charge for dogs (that’s fantastic) a big bonus for me so why I come here many time! The room it’s clean, very comfy and relaxing! I recommend if you’re coming around New Forest with your furry friends, don’t hesitate to stay there!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Relax and Destress

A stunning room with ambient heating and wonderful deep bath and shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 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

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

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was stated as a king size bed , however it seems it was two single beds pulled together which was very disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Llion

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hideaway Retreat in the forest

Had a Great stay at “The Retreat”… It’s a quiet place, near Bransgore and Christchurch. An excellent restaurant and loads of classes on the ground floor through the day time. I’ve given it 5 stars because it’s exactly what I wanted however the reviews that are low reflect an “expectation problem. Guests need to read the information about the place before booking. Travel lodge are Premier Inn can be found nearby.. If it’s a tailor made cosy hideaway your after this is it
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

Great Stay

I wasn't expecting a lot as I'd booked a single room and it was quite cheap. On arrival the check in process was very easy exactly as per the instructions sent out. When I went into the room, Wow! I'd obviously been upgraded to a large room with king size bed rolltop bath and walk in shower. Pressure on the shower was also excellent. Room was spotlessly clean. With the ample free parking it was a perfect stay. When I'm back in the area this is the first place I'll be looking to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Tim

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Okay

Room right next to the busy and noisy road, lots of ladybirds even after getting rid of a load. Other than that it was fine
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Best hide away / Retreat in the New Forest

Amazing stay at The Retreat… Open space, beautiful garden and environment. If you re looking for a get away, there’s no better.. Warm, clean, and quiet… the staff are very helpful… great comms with Alice and Hannah…. Just what I needed
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

Beautiful building

Lovely hotel, my room was spacious, comfortable and very clean. Strange not having a reception but all the access codes worked although I had to chase them as they weren’t emailed to me as advised. The lady I spoke to was very helpful and sorted quickly. My room was at the back overlooking the garden so was very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
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

Oliver

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Anna

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This properly looked idilic from the pictures, but what they don’t tell you is it’s right next to a main road. I thought the ear plugs were a nice touch but soon realised they were a must as there was constant traffic and also sounded like a tap was running constantly. The coffee was disgusting and the sugar stollen from a McDonald’s. There was mould on the wall paper and you couldn’t open the windows. The bed was so uncomfortable I barely slept and woke up with back ache in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Monique

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Ok but not brilliant

My room was at the front of the property & road noise was an issue. Room was tired, single glazing & had a few cobwebs. I walked a bit around the grounds but wirh no clear pathways, I was unsure if I was trespassing. Overall the building is in needif repair.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, safe area to park. Pleasant location just a few minutes drive from Highcliffe. Easy access to hotel and room via door codes. Comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024