Our 40+ homes are spread all across the New Forest, in picture postcard villages like Beaulieu, Brockenhurst and Burley…where the pace is slow and the ponies roam free… To the wilder north of the Forest, near Fordingbridge, down to the glorious coastal walks at Milford and Keyhaven, on to bustling Lymington with all its Georgian charm.

Riverview Cottage mixes country with chic and cosy with luxe. Close by is ‘Brock Beach’, a stretch of the Lymington River where clear shallow waters tempt paddling. Balmer Lawn Hotel & Spa is an easy stroll and Brockenhurst, a bustly village in the heart of the Forest, is under a mile away. Dog friendly.

Riverview Cottage is brilliantly located for adventurers, families and foodies. Pull on your boots – wide acres of open Forest are only along the lane where you can head off into a wild landscape crisscrossed by miles of tracks and paths. Turn left out of the gate for ‘Brock Beach’ a riverside spot for dipping your toes, found near the entrance to Balmer Lawn Hotel & Spa with restaurant and bar. Or turn right for a walk along the lane of about 20 minutes to The PIG’s greenhouse restaurant. There’s a choice of local horse riding experiences while a picturesque 18-hole golf course as well as cycle hire is available in Brockenhurst – a charming village that’s less than a mile away. Brockenhurst is known for a tasty assortment of traditional independents, from an award-winning bakery to an excellent butcher’s and greengrocers. Fill your bags for picnics and suppers while navigating donkeys and ponies wandering down the high street and cyclists swishing through the ‘water splash’ ford across the end of the road. Brockenhurst’s numerous cafes, pubs and restaurants include a choice of French bistro, modern Italian, Indian and Thai cuisines as well as gastropubs and bars. For relaxed forays further afield, leave the car behind. Brockenhurst station has a branch line running to Lymington for coastal jaunts and Lymington Pier for island hopping to the Isle of Wight. It also has a main line service with trains to Southampton and Winchester in one direction, and Christchurch and Bournemouth in the other. Adventures start right here.