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Little Picket, Ringwood

Guest Rating
Rating
4.8
out of 5
Sleeps up to 12
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 5

Little Picket is a luxurious five-bedroom lodge in Hampshire's New Forest National Park. This exceptional property sits just outside Ringwood with direct forest access from the back garden. Perfect for multi-generational gatherings with its spacious layout and outstanding facilities. The property opens straight onto woodland where you'll spot wild ponies grazing.

The New Forest location gives you immediate access to beautiful walks and cycling routes. Wildlife watchers will love spotting the famous free-roaming ponies and deer. The coast is just 20 minutes away, while Ringwood town offers shops and restaurants only 3 miles from your doorstep.

Accommodation includes five stunning bedrooms sleeping 12 guests.

 

About Little Picket

Little Picket is a luxurious five-bedroom lodge in Hampshire's New Forest National Park. This exceptional property sits just outside Ringwood with direct forest access from the back garden. Perfect for multi-generational gatherings with its spacious layout and outstanding facilities. The property opens straight onto woodland where you'll spot wild ponies grazing.

The New Forest location gives you immediate access to beautiful walks and cycling routes. Wildlife watchers will love spotting the famous free-roaming ponies and deer. The coast is just 20 minutes away, while Ringwood town offers shops and restaurants only 3 miles from your doorstep.

Accommodation includes five stunning bedrooms sleeping 12 guests. The super-king master has Smart TV and en-suite bathroom. There's a king-size with en-suite shower, a double, plus two family rooms - one with king-size and single beds, another with three singles. Four bathrooms ensure no morning queues.

Visit Moors Valley Country Park (4 miles, 10 mins), explore historic Ringwood (3 miles, 8 mins), enjoy Bournemouth's beaches (14 miles, 25 mins), or discover Paultons Park with Peppa Pig World (13 miles, 22 mins). All within easy reach for day trips.

Little Picket stands out with its amazing leisure facilities. The hot tub with swim spa, tennis court, games room with pool table and huge garden make this perfect for active families or friends. You'll never want to leave.

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to Little Picket

Hot Tub with Swim Spa

The hot tub with swim current was a massive hit with all ages. Perfect for relaxing after forest walks or for kids to splash about.

Games Room Entertainment

Pool table, table tennis, darts and arcade games kept everyone entertained regardless of weather. Brilliant for family competitions!

Direct Forest Access

Opening the back gate straight onto the New Forest was magical. Guests loved spotting wild ponies and taking walks right from the property.

Tennis Court

The well-maintained tennis court got daily use from most groups. Perfect for burning off energy or friendly family tournaments.

Spacious Kitchen

The huge kitchen with large dining table was perfect for group meals. Guests loved the space for cooking while overlooking the forest.

Welcome Pack

Many guests mentioned the thoughtful welcome hamper as a lovely surprise. Shows the owners' attention to detail and hospitality.

Getting To Little Picket

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Little Picket by car, take the A31 which runs through the New Forest. The lodge is located just off this main road near Ringwood. You'll have plenty of parking space in the gated driveway when you arrive.

By Train

The closest railway station is at Bournemouth, about 14 miles away. From there, you'll need to take a taxi to the property. Southampton Central is another option, though slightly further at around 20 miles distance.

Gated driveway with ample parking
Bournemouth station (14 miles)
Just off the A31 near Ringwood

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Moors Valley Country Park
Distance: 4 miles
BH24 2ET
Paultons Park & Peppa Pig World
Distance: 13 miles
SO51 6AL
Liberty's Owl, Raptor & Reptile Centre
Distance: 5 miles
BH24 2BD
New Forest Walking Trail
Distance: 0 miles
BH24 3HH
Avon Valley Path
Distance: 3 miles
BH24 1XP
Castleman Trailway
Distance: 4 miles
BH24 2LE
Ringwood Town Centre
Distance: 3 miles
BH24 1AB
Castlepoint Shopping Centre
Distance: 12 miles
BH8 9UZ
Stewarts Garden Centre
Distance: 5 miles
BH24 2SQ
Ringwood Bus Station
Distance: 3 miles
BH24 1AT
Bournemouth Railway Station
Distance: 14 miles
BH8 8HX
Southampton Airport
Distance: 22 miles
SO18 2NL
Moors Valley Country Park
Distance: 4 miles
BH24 2ET
Paultons Park & Peppa Pig World
Distance: 13 miles
SO51 6AL
Liberty's Owl, Raptor & Reptile Centre
Distance: 5 miles
BH24 2BD
New Forest Walking Trail
Distance: 0 miles
BH24 3HH
Avon Valley Path
Distance: 3 miles
BH24 1XP
Castleman Trailway
Distance: 4 miles
BH24 2LE
Ringwood Town Centre
Distance: 3 miles
BH24 1AB
Castlepoint Shopping Centre
Distance: 12 miles
BH8 9UZ
Stewarts Garden Centre
Distance: 5 miles
BH24 2SQ
Ringwood Bus Station
Distance: 3 miles
BH24 1AT
Bournemouth Railway Station
Distance: 14 miles
BH8 8HX
Southampton Airport
Distance: 22 miles
SO18 2NL

Is Little Picket Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
Little Picket is a paradise for children. The trampoline, tennis court and hot tub with swim spa provide endless entertainment outdoors. Inside, the games room offers pool, table tennis and arcade games. The garden opens directly onto the New Forest where kids can spot wild ponies. Nearby Moors Valley Country Park has adventure playgrounds and Paultons Park with Peppa Pig World is just 22 minutes away.
For Couples
While Little Picket sleeps 12, couples could book for a luxurious retreat with friends. The super-king master bedroom with Smart TV and en-suite offers privacy. Romantic evenings can be spent in the hot tub under the stars or by the open fire in the sitting room. Direct access to forest walks, tennis matches and nearby pubs create perfect date opportunities in this peaceful New Forest setting.
Pet Friendly
One well-behaved dog is welcome at Little Picket. The enclosed garden provides safe outdoor space, while the direct access to the New Forest National Park offers incredible walking opportunities right from your doorstep. Your dog will love exploring the forest trails where they might spot wild ponies (on lead required). Several nearby pubs welcome dogs too.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Little Picket

The Alice Lisle

Located 1.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: BH24 3QS

The London Tavern

Located 3.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: BH24 1AW

Cliffhanger Restaurant

Located 3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: BH24 1BY

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Little Picket

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
Yes, Little Picket features an excellent hot tub with swim spa functionality. Guests particularly love using it after walks in the forest or for evening relaxation under the stars.
Is it pet friendly?
Yes, one well-behaved dog is welcome at Little Picket. The enclosed garden provides a safe space for pets and the direct access to the New Forest offers wonderful walking opportunities.
How many people can stay at Little Picket?
Little Picket comfortably accommodates 12 guests across five bedrooms. The bedroom configuration includes a super-king master, a king-size, a double and two family rooms with flexible sleeping arrangements.
What activities are available at the property?
The property offers an impressive range of activities including a tennis court, hot tub with swim spa, games room with pool table, table tennis, darts, arcade games and a trampoline. There's also direct access to forest walks.
Is there parking available?
Yes, Little Picket has a gated driveway with ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles. This makes it ideal for larger groups arriving in separate cars.
What's the nearest town and how far away is it?
Ringwood is the nearest town, located approximately 3 miles from the property. It offers shops, restaurants, pubs and all essential amenities for your stay.
Are there good walks nearby?
The property backs directly onto the New Forest National Park with immediate access to countless walking trails. You can literally step out of the back gate and be on forest paths where you'll often see wild ponies.
What's provided in terms of essentials?
Little Picket provides bed linen, towels, fuel, power and a starter pack for the woodburning stove and open fires. The kitchen is fully equipped with all cooking essentials and many guests mention the generous welcome pack.

Little Picket Reviews

Richard
Brilliant property very lovely house and garden. The owner was extremely helpful. Would love to stay there again
Stephanie
Outstanding choice to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. Easily accommodated 12 of us including small children, bags of space and free flowing rooms, all absolutely immaculate. The games room was loads of fun, as were lazy breakfasts overlooking the New Forest from the huge kitchen. This is very well equipped. The gardens are beautifully kept, even larger than in the pictures, and opening straight onto the New Forest allowed the children to discover trees, streams and ponies. We had a small accident with the plumbing while we were there, and the owner could not have been more responsive or understanding. Easily the most special place we have stayed and worth every penny.
Michael
One of the best places I have ever booked, lovely big kitchen where all 12 of us could enjoy Christmas dinner, the games room was perfect and having a separate living room and snug gave everyone enough space to chill out. The garden and outdoor facilities were kept brilliantly even in the winter which allowed everyone to use the hot tub and tennis court. Having the new forest literally outside the back gate was a massive bonus and we all enjoyed taking a walk and feeding the horses. The hosts were great and did everything they could to make us feel more than welcome and ensure our stay went perfectly Would 100 recommend to others and will definitely be going back myself at some stage
Stayed in November for my 70th birthday. There were 6 adults, a 20 month old baby and small dog and we all had plenty of room. Little Picket met all our expectations in most areas and exceeded them in others. The welcome pack was a lovely surprise and very thoughtful. Access was easy using the codes provided. The bedrooms are all to a high standard and comfortable although the plumbing can be a little quirky. The cot and highchair were supplied as promised along with a good quality stairgate. We didn't use the open fires although logs were provided and the central heating kept the house warm throughout our stay. The games room was brilliant, with lots to do and we used the tennis court everyday along with the basketball hoop. We were very grateful to see that the leaves were cleared from the tennis court regularly, a small point but a very thoughtful consideration. We had intended to do more walks but spent a lot more time on the tennis court instead! The kitchen was well equipped although we didn't use the Aga. It would have been helpful to have an instruction booklet for the induction oven but we did work it out eventually. Access was easy and Nicholas was on hand and very prompt in answering any queries we had. Nicholas is an excellent host. There is a lovely walk behind the cottage and we were not far from other walks and Ringwood is only a short drive away. The only minor improvements and they are minor would be a bit more information in the accommodation booklet regarding the oven and where to dispose of the rubbish and an OS map although there were several booklets on recommended walks. A full set of matching wine glasses would be a good addition. The downstairs toilet seat needs repair. We would consider staying here again it is perfect for a multigenerational family and dog.
Michele
Beautiful house, wonderful location, 10 of us ladies stayed for three nights, so much to do, we enjoyed the games room, hot tub and swim up pool, the tennis court, trampoline and comfortable surroundings, Some small negatives were no instructions on how to use the oven, but we got there in the end, lack of some essentials which Nickolas sorted quickly for us and the shower sink outlets caused some blockages they hadnt been cleaned for quite a while which was yucky. But overall we had a fab time and would definitely recommend and return to.
Ronald
We all had a fabulous stay celebrating my 85 birthday lovey memories thank you.
Great place to spend a weekend with mates. Owner was fab to and even brought a few beers. Top weekend
Edward
Stunning property, in magnificent countryside with amazing facilities. Despite us been hampered by the weather we were easily kept entertained by everything 'Little Picket' had to offer. Would happily stay again!
Nicola
We had a wonderful stay at Little Picket and were very impressed by the house and facilities. Nicholas was extremely responsive to our very few queries and nothing was too much trouble. The only issue for us was that the spa poolhot tub was not very clean when we arrived. Also one of the toilet lids corner bedroom kept falling down and had to be taped up. But overall, we had a fantastic holiday and would love to come again the tennis court, trampoline, games room and pool were definite highlights for everyone, from 8 to 84 years old!
We really enjoyed our stay at the property. The facilities are fantastic and we had great fun using them. Nicholas was v helpful and prompt with any query we had. The house is also well placed to visit many local attractions that the New Forest has to offer. We were sad to leave and would love to come back again.
Claire
Amazing break with friends. House was perfect and Nicholas was a great host. Hamper was a wonderful surprise. We had lots of fun with all the activities especially enjoyed tennis courts. Bedrooms were big, clean and super comfy! Would stay again and recommend!
We had such an amazing time here! The perfect place for people that love activities and sports. We loved playing tennis, cricket and using the chipping area for golf, and then relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day. The house is really well equipped for big meals. Lots of space in the kitchen and a huge table. The beds were so comfortable and great showers. Great location to get to Bournemouth for the day. Couldnt recommend more!
Little Picket has everything a larger party would need for a fantastic break . Our family all said it was a superb place to holiday . With loads of space to escape if needed, great hot tub and pool, the tennis courts , games room and football nets all well used . The bedrooms are really comfy with top quality linen and towels with modern bathrooms . The icing on the cake is the location right on the new forest and no more than 20 mins from the coast and other major attractions .Nicholas the owner, made us most welcome from the welcome pack on arrival and fresh flowers ,always being on hand if needed . If you are looking for a quality place to stay then you have found it here .
We had a lovely celebratory weekend at Little Picket. Thank you to the host whose welcoming and helpful demeanour made our stay very relaxing. The house and grounds had everything we needed for us and our children and grandchildren. A great time was had by all.
Claire
There were a couple of issues during and at the end of our stay but these were communicated directly with the owner Melissa. Overall the property was amazing, myself and my friends had the best time. There was a lovely welcome pack left and Melissa popped in on the first day to check all was ok. Nick also popped in throughout our stay to check everything was ok and they were both very friendly and flexible. The hot tub is amazing, the bar was perfect and the bedrooms stunning. I would love to stay here again. Thank you
Natasha
Little Pickett totally exceeded our expectations. The hosts we so nice and gave us a welcome hamper with all the essentials. They were super helpful over the weekend and flexible with check in and check out times. They went above and beyond for us. The place itself was beautiful. The hot tube is huge and the beds are super comfy. I would like to book this place for all occasions if it's available.
Andrew
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay with friends and family celebrating a 40th birthday. Little Picket is ideally suited just off the A31 with direct access from the back garden onto the forest. The house was perfect. Enough room for everyone, plenty of facilities. Made good use of the tennis courts, table tennis, games room and hot tub spa pool. Plenty to do for all ages. Enjoyed walks in the forest and to the local pub. Melissa and Nick were very helpful. The only slight negative was we were given the wrong code for the key safe and so spent 20minutes trying to get in. Hope to return again in the future.
Richard
Virtually everything was perfect. There was plenty to do for us and the grandchildren in the house and the grounds. They loved the hot tub, especially trying to swim against the current. Very well located for either walking in the New Forest or visiting Moors Valley park. The house was comfortable and very warm when we arrived. The only small surprise was we could not find the outside bins to put the rubbish in.
Warren
We had a lovely time for 18th birthday family weekend. Lovely owners, who kindly got a bottle of champers as an 18th gift so kind of them. So well stocked and so many things to do for everyone. We wish we were here longer and will definitely recommend it. Hope to come back again one day! Beautiful surroundings and step onto New Forest. Will highly recommend! Merry Xmas lovely decorated for xmas too!
Claire
Little Picket had everything we needed, both inside and out. The number of items we were provided with as a 'welcome pack' exceeded my expectations which was a lovely surprise. The manager was very helpful, and responded to emails very promptly. Also, it was great to know that we did not have to clean the property from top to bottom before we left. My son started planning another visit immediately.
Everything was excellent. The welcome package unexpected and a lovely thought. We loved it. The house is particularly special for multiple families or multiple generations. We went with 3 generations and two families and it was perfect for everyone. Thanks, Suggestion would be to provide a laminate map for walks say 30 mins, 1 hr, 3 hr etc for people.
We had the most wonderful stay at Little Pickets and the Welcome pack was exceptional. The house itself is so comfortable especially for a mixed age group and as we ranged from 10 years to 87 years, everyone loved staying there and found things to do. The pool and hot tub were very popular as was the tennis court, football pitch and massive Sky TV which we watched the Rugby World Cup on, was just the cherry on the top! Breakfast pyjama golf will always now be a happy memory
Had a splendid long weekend aty Little Picket. Brilliant surroundings amazing, amazing, amazing! Welcoming pack much appreciated and enjoyed. How you managed to arrange the Red Arrows to fly past for our celebrations was the icing on the cake. The children loved the hot tub and pool as well as the tennis court. Hope to return sometime again in the future to explore further. We loved our stay at Little Picket we just didnt have enough time there and looking forward to returning and enjoying the house and forest.
Kelley
What a special place, quiet, relaxing, secluded. We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this beautiful, comfortable house. Nick and Mel are such generous hosts and the welcome pack was so thoughtful. Any issues we had were sorted out straight away. The kids have loved the pool, playing football and the games room. We are so sad to leave this special place. Thank you.
We had the most wonderful stay at Little Picket. The facilities were enough to keep the whole party from 274 yrs entertained. The welcome pack, the team and their attention to detail made us feel so very welcome. Laura the Manager was incredibly helpful and responsive always on hand to answer any questions! Little Picket is a big find. We will be back! Thank you so much Laura and team. You helped to create some truly magical memories for our family!
Samantha
Thank you for an amazing stay. The facilities were fantastic and kept all the guest entertained. A fabulous bonus to have the gate at the bottom of the garden. Also a big thank you for attending to all our additional requests.
Georgie
A wonderful weekend away in a gorgeous setting. The pictures do not do the house justice. It really is a gem of a find and is filled with activities for the whole family. Loads of amazing walks with wild horses everywhere. The kids loved the pool which was a perfect size for the little ones. Thank for kindly bringing the disposable BBQs that was a really kind gesture which we appreciated. We will be back!
We endured a shocking weeks weather but the facilities at Little Picket kept the family 12 of us entertained. It is an interesting house with every comfort, the games room was well used and the large garden and tennis court are a real asset. The hot tub and pool adjacent to a covered outside bar are great, particularly in less than good weather. Being able to go directly onto the heathland at the bottom of the garden was handy. The owner Nick responded very quickly to some minor queries and I would certainly recommend the property to other parties of a similar size.
The holiday was Amazing the little picket was stunningly beautiful the Owners ... The holiday was Amazing the little picket was stunningly beautiful the Owners were Amazing and soo friendly they thought of everything we could possibly need they werent so kind they even supplied milk, Bread, cereal for the kids, beers, sparkling wine, everything you would need for your first day we didnt want to leave I would recommend this to all my friends and family thanku both soo much for a wonderful holiday hope to see you in the future Jess and Tom x
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