Forest Park Hotel - Brockenhurst, United Kingdom

Address: Rhinefield Road, Brockenhurst, SO42 7ZG

Forest Park Hotel details: Forest Park Hotel was originally a vicarage, built on a forest site granted by the Crown, and paid for by John Morant, whose family once owned 425 acres around Brockenhurst in the latter half of the eighteenth century.

Part of the Forestdale Hotel Group. Forest Park became a hotel in 1902 and, apart from being used as a military hospital in World War One, has remained as a hotel to this day. Robin Collins has owned Forest Park Hotel since 1968 and has made many alterations and additions during this time.

The Forest Park Hotel was built originally as a vicarage; Forest Park became a hotel in 1902. Situated in the heart of the New Forest, it offers opportunities for marvellous walks and horse riding. This fine country house hotel is set in peaceful surroundings and has a cosy, relaxed atmosphere. During the winter months, a blazing log fire greets guests. The hotel also boasts ample free parking. It prides itself on being a friendly hotel. The stables are attached to the hotel.

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Location

The forest is a living and working place where ponies and cattle freely graze the land and help to keep the patchwork of different habitats intact. Deeper in the forest, wild deer browse beneath canopies of mighty oak and beech – natural scenes unchanged by the modern world.

The open heaths of The New Forest are ideal basking grounds for adders and grass snakes, and the many pools dotted around the area make ideal conditions for frogs, toads and lizards. All of these can be seen at The New Forest Reptile Centre, which also offers woodland trails.

There are dozens of events throughout the year to help you get close to nature – from Dawn Chorus Walks to Deer Watches.

Try exploring the forest at different times of year and at different times of day. The forest is most atmospheric at dusk – you also stand the best chance of seeing deer, bats and nightjars.

Also why not call in to the Visitor Information Centres at Lyndhurst, Lymington or Ringwood for an up to date calendar of wildlife walks and events.

Please keep your distance from ponies and donkeys. The forest provides plenty of food for them and they are dangerous to approach. Remember, not feeding them is better for them and better for you!

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Facilities

General: Restaurant, Free Parking, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled, Garden, Bar, Pets Allowed

Activities: Tennis Court, Outdoor Swimming Pool, Sauna

Services: Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Fax/Photocopying, Internet Services, Dry Cleaning, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Room Service

Location: Near Train Station, Forest, Countryside

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Dining

A sample menu is as follows:

Starters:
Homemade Soup of the Day
Smoked Haddock and Spring Onion Fish Cakes
Pork and Game Terrine
Gravadlax (made to a traditional recipe)
Pan Seared Breast of Pigeon
Plum Tomato and Mozzarella Bruchetta
Locally Sourced Mussels
Seasonal Melon Pearls

Main Course:
Pan Fried English Fillet Steak
Fillet of Seabass
Roasted Duck Breast
Slow Roast Shank of Lamb
Risotto of Wild Mushrooms and Spinach
Pan Fried Peppered Pork Fillet
Tender Pieces of Chicken Cooked in Red Wine
Pan Fried Breast of Pheasant

Desserts:
Selection of Cheese and Biscuits
Sticky Toffee Bread and Butter Pudding
Banana Crème Brulee
White Chocolate and Raspberry Cheesecake
Fresh Fruit Salad
Steamed Treacle Sponge Pudding
A Selection of New Forest Ice Cream
Profiteroles Filled with Ice Cream and Topped with Chocolate Sauce

Tea or Coffee and Chocolate Mints

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Hotel policies

Check-In

14:00

Check-Out

11:00

Cancellation

If cancelled up to 12:00 on the date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.

Children

All children are welcome.
All children under 5 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
All children from 6 to 14 years stay free of charge for extra beds.
All older children or a

Pre-pay

No deposit will be charged.

Extra charges

VAT is included.
Service charge is included.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.

Parking

Free Public parking is possible on site.

Dining

Full English breakfast is included in the room rate.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and charges are applicable.

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

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Disappointing stay in the New Forest

Reviewer: ManofKent2008 (Kent)

Traveling group: Spouse / significant other

Date: 2008-07-04

Guest rating:
4.3

Check in / front desk

6.0

Value

2.0

Service

8.0

Rooms

2.0

Location

6.0

Cleanliness

2.0

Just returned from the Forest Park Hotel and have to concur with a number of earlier reports. Very overpriced and we paid extra for a so called Premier Room! The hotel is looking very sad and in desperate need of updating both from the outside as well as the interior e.g. paint peeling off and a general run down feel throughout. Our room was shabby and dirty, the bathroom came direct from the 1970's with a smell that has to be experienced to be believed ! The bathroom was a cupboard in the corner of the room with poor facilities and no lock on the door ! Unlikely to recommend this hotel and certainly would not return. In its favour the staff were polite and breakfast was of a good standard.

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Great location

Reviewer: AnonymousEssex (Essex)

Traveling group: Spouse / significant other

Date: 2008-03-10

Guest rating:
8.0

Check in / front desk

8.0

Value

6.0

Service

8.0

Rooms

8.0

Location

10.0

Cleanliness

8.0

The hotel was in a great location for walking in the New Forest. It is right on the edge of the walk to Lyndhurst. Our room was very comfortable and kept clean and tidy for the duration of our stay. My only comment was that there was only a shower and no both - after a hard day's walk I would have liked to have a long hot bath (but that's my fault for not specifying my preference on the booking and the other rooms were full). The hotel rooms look over either the forest or the grounds - ours looked over the grounds which I imagine would be very nice in the summer. We ate in the restaurant each night and the service was very good. the food wasn't anything special but was pleasant and a reasonable choice.

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