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The Retreat New Forest

3.5 star property
Hotel in Christchurch with spa services and a coffee shop

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Deluxe Twin Room, Garden View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes
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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Comfort Double Room, Garden View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Comfort Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room, Garden View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Deluxe Twin Room, Garden View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Classic Single Room

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Garden View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Classic Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Double Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Classic Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 9.36 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Club Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Club Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Classic Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Club Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Club Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Comfort Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
The Retreat New Forest A35, Christchurch, England, BH23 7EF

What's nearby

  • Highcliffe Beach - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Highcliffe Castle - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Avon Beach - 7 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Mudeford Quay Beach - 8 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Mudeford Quay - 9 min drive - 5.0 miles

Getting around

  • Hinton Admiral Station - 5 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Paddle - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Three Tuns - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cat & Fiddle Harvester - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Walkford - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee House - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Retreat New Forest

Hotel near New Forest National Park
The Retreat New Forest provides amenities like a coffee shop/cafe and a restaurant. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a deep-tissue massage, a facial, or reflexology. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and a banquet hall
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Weekend cooked-to-order breakfast available 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15 to 25 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 15 to 25 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

The Retreat New Forest Hotel
The Retreat New Forest Christchurch
The Retreat New Forest Hotel Christchurch

Frequently asked questions

Is The Retreat New Forest pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Retreat New Forest?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Retreat New Forest?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Retreat New Forest?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Retreat New Forest located?

Situated in Christchurch, this hotel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Sammy Miller Museum and 2.5 mi (4 km) from New Forest National Park. Highcliffe Beach and Barton-on-sea Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The Retreat New Forest Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 132 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay and easy drive to the beaches
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another great stay at this unique hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another great stay at this unique hotel—plenty of sockets for charging beside the bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always a friendly member of staff on hand great food in a lovely restaurant environment A superb place to stay, we can’t wait to come back
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay and would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quaint stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jovette

Amazing location where you can relax and have a peaceful stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best hide away / Retreat in the New Forest

Amazing stay at The Retreat… Open space, beautiful garden and environment. If you re looking for a get away, there’s no better.. Warm, clean, and quiet… the staff are very helpful… great comms with Alice and Hannah…. Just what I needed
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was stated as a king size bed , however it seems it was two single beds pulled together which was very disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautifully unique and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice peaceful location with great access to to local places to visit. Good value for money if you don’t need to be in the middle of town, beats a Lenny Henry place hands down,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, safe area to park. Pleasant location just a few minutes drive from Highcliffe. Easy access to hotel and room via door codes. Comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a one night stop over the room was clean, comfy and tidy. I would book again if coming to the New forest
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hideaway Retreat in the forest

Had a Great stay at “The Retreat”… It’s a quiet place, near Bransgore and Christchurch. An excellent restaurant and loads of classes on the ground floor through the day time. I’ve given it 5 stars because it’s exactly what I wanted however the reviews that are low reflect an “expectation problem. Guests need to read the information about the place before booking. Travel lodge are Premier Inn can be found nearby.. If it’s a tailor made cosy hideaway your after this is it
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnight stay in the New Forest, just 10 miles to Lymington.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay

I wasn't expecting a lot as I'd booked a single room and it was quite cheap. On arrival the check in process was very easy exactly as per the instructions sent out. When I went into the room, Wow! I'd obviously been upgraded to a large room with king size bed rolltop bath and walk in shower. Pressure on the shower was also excellent. Room was spotlessly clean. With the ample free parking it was a perfect stay. When I'm back in the area this is the first place I'll be looking to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and access to the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, room was well presented and very clean. Really liked the self check in and check out element, and any staff we did meet were super friendly. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, will be back. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful building

Lovely hotel, my room was spacious, comfortable and very clean. Strange not having a reception but all the access codes worked although I had to chase them as they weren’t emailed to me as advised. The lady I spoke to was very helpful and sorted quickly. My room was at the back overlooking the garden so was very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant and functional Close to a fairly noisy road especially if you want the windows open Lovely location and grounds. Great restaurant on site.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay. Comfortable room, very pretty building and grounds. The bath taps...you have to push/lift up, Incase anyone has trouble with them.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katerina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing place to stay great retreat and good locat

Beautiful place to stay nice people very relaxing. good location to get around lots of great yoga and wellness classes I’ll be back to stay soon
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious rooms. Very quiet considering it was dog friendly. Room was upgraded to one with a bath at no extra touch which spoke volumes about the owners. Great location and would definitley stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Each room is uniquely decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024