Insider 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…
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Our lowdown of the best things to see and do in the New Forest...
Eco-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 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 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 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 most famous artistic…
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.…
read moreSimon Noble, beekeeper, rewilder and foodie.
Simon, a truly likeable and gentle fellow, has come from a family of environmental visionaries. He lives on the family farm, on the edge of the National Park. The farm…
read moreVegan and Veggie Places to Eat in the New Forest
100% plant based foodie places… 1. Noohn The Cross- Burley – Ringwood- BH24 4AB Fizz, the owner, has your enjoyment as her upmost priority with a passion for…
read moreShop Lymington’s High Street – our favourites
The town is often featured in The Times’s ‘Top 10 Places to Live in Britain’. The High Street is vibrant, busy and there is a great selection of shops. Here,…
read moreOur guide to loving the New Forest
Whether living in, or visiting the New Forest, we wanted to share a few of our top tips to help protect this very special part of the world!
read moreWe support the Bumblebee Conservation Trust
On a sunny Tuesday in Lymington, I met Gill Perkins, CEO of the Bumblebee Conservation Trust. By pure chance, we live about 3 miles apart, share the same favourite cafe…
read moreThe newest pub in town-The Gun Inn, Keyhaven.
One of the mainstays of local, seasonal and excellently-eco, is newly re-loved Gun Inn, Keyhaven. The food here is so good that we are now recommending it as a serious…
read moreThings to do in the rain
My favourite thing to do in the rain, is to get out in it. Put on your kit and go forth as before. With the one proviso’ of probably not…
read moreBee keeping experience
If you’re staying at Furzedown House, these are for you…. Bee Keeping Experiences, with the Awarding winning ‘The Noble Bee’ – visit their website here THE NOBLE BEE We…
read moreInsider’s Guide for Hythe and Southampton Water villages
Southampton City, and it’s suburbs at Totton, with the oil refinery, at Cadland, are the busier areas. However the National Park boundaries and green belt are well kept and it’s…
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