Paddle boarding in the New Forest
All of us in the office love a paddle. Across the New Forest this sport has become super popular, and with some truly special places to go, do join in.…
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Our lowdown of the best things to see and do in the New Forest...
Jenny Clark – Wild Times – Paddleboarding and SUP Yoga in the New Forest
In the early heat wave of July 2022, Rachel interviewed Jen of Wild Times next door to the New Forest Escapes office in Lymington’s St Barbe museum cafe. Jen runs…
read moreHeather – our Clean Cleaning Guru
An important part of our business is to challenge age-old damaging practises – the use of chemicals in holiday homes – and see if we can find a better way…
read moreSummerdown Mint, Regenerative Farming
Summerdown are ‘the Peppermint People’. They’ve been growing their rare Black Mitcham peppermint on their farm in Hampshire, and distilling it into the finest pure essential oil, since the 1980’s.…
read moreBeing B Corp & Using Business as a Force for Good ™
In March 2022 we were HUGELY proud to certify as a B Corp™ You can find out more about our personal B Corp journey here, but as something that is…
read moreInsider Guide to Sway
We love that the village has an epic and unusual butcher – Sway Butchers are well known and sell a good selection of vegan/veggie and ready meals amongst their top…
read moreEco-tech houses: Paul Frampton tells all
Eco-tech housing – Best practice that delivers. Rachel went and interviewed Paul Frampton, the owner of our super popular Deer Lodge in Lymington. Paul, who runs the family heating supplies…
read moreThe Green Guide to Setting Up Holiday Homes Part 2 – By Rooms
Specific tips per room. For Kitchens… Consider buying crockery and glass-ware second hand, things get broken regularly so it will help you keep replacement costs down, and the vintage look…
read moreGreen Travel Trends – Are you delivering the new luxury?
Post pandemic travel has changed up to a greener level. For a long time, luxury has been measured against a set of 1980’s ideals. Post-pandemic, people have learnt to live…
read moreThe Green Guide to Setting Up Holiday Homes Part 1 – Big Wins
Setting up with an eco-house focus doesn’t need to be daunting. We’ve done a lot of work for you. Ideally you’d have expensive green-tech to help keep your costs and…
read moreSchool holiday activities
In need of some holiday inspiration?? As mums in the office, we understand the need to find ways of entertaining the little ones during school holidays. There are plenty of…
read moreOur Food Lovers Guide to the New Forest…
Our guests spend thousands of pounds a month eating out. We want you to be able to buy and eat the best. To us this means properly local food, supporting…
read moreThe Greater Greener Guide to Running Holiday Homes
This blog should be read in conjunction with our The Value of Green Stays blog, our Setting Up Homes blogs Part 1 and 2. There are some big cost…
read moreAngus McChesney – Adventure Wild Swimming in the New Forest
Angus and Annabel are a power couple. Their power is getting good-stuff done. Their CV’s are a long list of achievements which include multiple successful businesses and entrepreneurial social projects.…
read moreDena Saunderson Private Chef + Food Historian
For truly wonder-full, British eccentric and vintage cooking at it’s best. Great smart food, or be creative and treat your VIP with something super special – food from the time…
read moreEat in – private chef, treats and extras… foodie feasts.
Private Chef’s We recommend these talented people all the time. What’s nicer than eating in, and doing nothing, not even driving. Lovely. These people have been chosen for this list…
read moreEco-friendly travel in the New Forest
New Forest Charging Points For those driving hybrid / fully-electric cars, the map below shows charging points throughout the New Forest + you can also chat to us which about…
read moreInsider’s Guide to Fordingbridge
Things to do in Fordingbridge For history buffs, don’t miss the town’s museum- it has a WWII bomb shelter, and you can learn about Augustus John, (one of the area’s…
read moreHistoric Houses around the South Coast
The New Forest, and surrounding area, is dotted by a number of historic buildings that are well worth a day-trip or visit during your escape! Ranging from sea forts, to…
read moreInsider’s Guide to Highcliffe and forest villages
We love Highcliffe castle with it’s manicured gardens and great cafe, (did we mention it has the biggest coffee cakes ever). Feel the sand under your feet….. the nearest…
read moreInsider’s Guide to Mudeford and Christchurch
Pretty Christchurch is a lovely spot. With 6 miles of beaches, a clear river, plenty of historic buildings and great places to eat out – it’s a good holiday destination.…
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