Family Holiday Cottages in Fordingbridge

Fordingbridge sits on the River Avon and is often called the northern gateway to the New Forest, with an old stone bridge, riverside park and plenty of countryside around. Staying in a family holiday cottage in Fordingbridge means you can wander along the river, call into the local museum and play areas, then be in the open forest or at New Forest Water Park in just a few minutes’ drive. It is a handy spot if you want a mix of town facilities, river life and easy access to walking and cycling.

For families, it is simple to plan days that start with feeding ducks by the river or a play in the park, then head out to the forest, Blashford Lakes or the water park for bigger adventures. Older children might enjoy wakeboarding or the inflatable aquapark, while younger ones paddle, picnic or try short sections of the Avon Valley Path. Having a self-catering cottage in Fordingbridge means you can come back to your own space to warm up, cook everyone’s favourites and slow things down after busy, outdoorsy days.