Family Holiday Cottages in Beaulieu

Beaulieu sits on the Beaulieu River in the heart of the New Forest and works well for families who like gentle adventures with plenty of fresh air. Staying in a family holiday cottage in Beaulieu means you can wander from the village street down to the river, watch ponies and donkeys in the lanes and plan days around easy walks, boat trips and visits to the Beaulieu attraction with its National Motor Museum, Palace House and Abbey. It feels like a proper New Forest village, but there is enough to do nearby that you are not always reaching for the car.

You might spend one day exploring the Beaulieu estate, another following riverside paths towards Buckler’s Hard, and another heading out by bike or canoe with local activity providers, fitting in simple pub lunches or café stops along the way. When you go further afield to places like Exbury Gardens or deeper into the forest, it is still easy to get back to your holiday home for downtime, early teas and quieter evenings after big days out. Having your own cottage here means you can spread out wet coats, sort muddy boots and enjoy quieter moments together once the village has emptied out for the day.