Forest Side Guesthouse offers accommodation in Lyndhurst. Situated opposite the open forest, enjoying views over to Bolten's Bench and the freely wandering New Forest ponies, donkeys and cattle, you can appreciate all the charms that the New Forest has to offer on your doorstep. The guesthouse has retained many of its Victorian features and boasts a splendid wooden staircase, beautiful stained glass windows, high ceilings and original fireplaces. Each of the six bedrooms are spacious and bright and have each been elegantly and individually designed with your comfort in mind. With views over to the New Forest, each room offers you a relaxing, luxurious environment so that you may indulge yourself whilst enjoying your perfect retreat or business break. Although we do not offer a breakfast service, Lyndhurst town offers a fantastic selection of breakfast options. Additionally as a guest you will have use of the fully equipped kitchen with a selection of fruit, cereals, toast, tea and coffee making facilities to use at your convenience. The sun garden offers a chance to unwind after a day ‘out and about’ exploring or why not relax in our cosy guest lounge. With private on-site parking and less than a 5-minute stroll into village of Lyndhurst, you are centrally located to enjoy the New Forest.

Known as the ‘capital’ of The New Forest, Lyndhurst is a charming village with lots of independent and delightful shops, tea rooms, restaurants and pubs. With nearby hamlets of Bank, Emery Down and Swan Green, you are sure to enjoy all the delights that our exciting bustling village life has to offer. Forest Side Guesthouse is proudly positioned opposite Bolten’s Bench, Lyndhurst’s celebrated local landmark and picturesque yew capped hillock. Here the giant yew tree delights in views over towards the centre of the village and the open forest beyond. Bolten’s Bench, which according to local folklore, was originally the corpse of a dragon slayed by a valiant knight, attracts many visitors who affectionately splendour in the delights of the New Forest ponies, donkeys and cattle grazing on the open lawns. It is fair to say that the true pleasure of the New Forest is simply ‘being’ in the moment, among the freely roaming ponies, cattle, donkeys and deer. If existing in nature is what you are looking for, then the New Forest has everything that you could ask for and with over 140 miles of tracks to explore, the New Forest truly is a tranquil haven.