Family Holiday Cottages in Pilley

Pilley is a New Forest village near Lymington, with greens, ponies and quiet lanes that link quickly out to the open forest. Staying in a family holiday cottage in Pilley means you can walk from the village straight onto tracks across the commons, visit local pubs like the Fleur de Lys or the Musketeer and still be only a short drive from Lymington’s harbour and sea water baths. It works well for families who want a forest-first setting with easy day trips out to the coast.

With children, you can keep things simple. Take morning walks to look for ponies and donkeys, have a picnic by one of the ponds or streams, then spend an afternoon in Lymington for crabbing or a swim. On other days you can range further into the New Forest for cycle trails or to visitor spots like Bolderwood, returning to the quieter village feel in the evening. A self-catering place in Pilley gives you room for wellies, bikes and buggies, and a relaxed base where everyone can slow down between outings.