New Forest Escapes. Sleeps 2-6 Quirky, historical and a great base to explore.

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library

3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Parking available

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Fordingbridge, ENG

Fordingbridge Museum
1 min walk
Peking Restaurant
1 min walk
Ringwood (RNW-Ringwood Bus Station)
9 min drive
Southampton (SOU)
33 min drive

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About this property

Escape the stress and destress in the country! Romantic amazing quirky lodge on the edge of the New Forest in the historic village of Fordingbridge. Built 300 years ago. AMAZING location for exploring the New Forest , walking cycling and PONIES!
Beach 20 mins away (Bournemouth). Fans of Peppa Pig- is a short drive away. Moors Valley and Zip wire for kids of all ages. Fantastic Local park with open air paddling pool (July) and river wading. Foodie Pubs, restaurants, and great local pub by the river. Free Parking.
There are some stairs as the property is over 2 floors. There is a large kitchen with table to sit 6-8 people. Lounge. Bedroom 1 has 2 single beds. Bedroom 2 has 1 double bed. One bathroom with shower and bath. Bedroom 3 has 1 King size bed plus ensuite with a shower.
There is no outdoor space or garden. We do not accept groups of same sex.

During your stay at this lodge, you're just a quick walk from Fordingbridge Museum.

Free WiFi
Steps from Fordingbridge Museum and Fordingbridge Library

This lodge offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Fordingbridge lodge is smoke free.

Property manager

janis laking

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Internet access

Outdoors

BBQ grill(s)

Books
Smoke-free property
Video library

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bed sheets
Heating

Bathroom

2 bathrooms
Bath or shower
Hairdryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels

Entertainment

TV/satellite channels
DVD player
Smart TV

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Dining room
Dining table
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Kitchen
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Fridge
Stovetop
Toaster

Dryer
Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Note from host: Cot/ highchair available. Bring your cot bedding

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Long-term renters welcome

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Golden Key Lodge Fordingbridge

New Forest Escapes. Sleeps 2-6 Quirky, historical and a great base to explore. Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

22 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Quirky and charming

This place was described as quirky in the listing and it was! But more charming than quirky. We loved it and our stay there. It’s very clean, the beds are comfortable, and the kitchen has all you need for a long stay. It’s also conveniently located in the village of Fordingbridge and close to many sites whether you travel north, south, east or west. The host could not be more friendly and helpful. I highly recommend it to anyone for a long or short stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL B.

24 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

An interesting property in a quaint village - beware of staying here during a summer heat wave

We booked this property in Fordingbridge since it was a reasonably short drive from Southampton (prior to our cruise). The plan was to spend 3 days in SW England (Bath, Stonehenge, etc.) and take in the charm of a small village. The property is lovely, however it is without air conditioning (A/C) and proper ventilation and during a summer heat wave, quite miserable. The owner did her best to provide fans, however despite her best attempts - it was still very hot in the house and impossible to sleep at night. As an American, I guess we are used to A/C and the heat wave made the stay quite unpleasant. The village is quite charming and the parking situation was easy to figure out. The front door to the property is on a very busy street there were some "close calls" with trucks and lorries on certain days.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick T.

28 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Golden Key Lodge

Great central location. Hosts provided excellent communication and property was very clean, well presented and a great combination of old, quirky and modern. Stairs to top floor make it unsuitable for anyone who would struggle with stairs. We would definitely stay again. Go to The George, terrific pub by the river and less than 100 yards away; recommend booking at weekends.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo Spencer

1 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely quirky place to stay

We had a lovely weekend staying here, the property was very clean and equipped. Janis the owner was quick at answering any questions. We did have a little trouble finding it but was quite fun, it’s above the Chiropractor.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hayley P.

30 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing weekend away with friends

Great location, lovely accommodation. Would highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clive H.

21 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Property was very clean and well equipped with good local info, we experienced some minor hiccups due to not being able to get on line for entry into the property, and the stairs gave us a work out because of our age. Overall great stay and thank you

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

5 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Smashing place

Comfy beds, very clean, well equipped on a busy road but didn’t bother us. Excellent they provide a parking permit for the car park just behind the house. Janis was lovely to deal with super helpful.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

16 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely short stay in Fordingbridge

We spent a lovely long weekend in the New Forest, staying at Golden Key Lodge, which is a quirky building with a very rustic and "cottage like" feel. It is well decorated and clean with double glazing to keep the noise from the street out. All facilities were above standard with lovely powerful showers, easily adjustable heating and everything we could have wanted to hand. I would come again, and I would recommend to friends. Rachel

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

24 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay in a beautiful place

Really easy to rent and communication was very good. Finding the property was a little trickier but we came in the dark so that’s why it was slightly more difficult. A superb stay and would highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

27 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it 👍

Really enjoyed our stay at the golden key lodge, very beautiful unique building with plenty of space for a big family of 6, fordingbridge is a wonderful little town, the kids loved playing in the river and park when it was sunny, also just 30 minute drive from Bournemouth beach and Poole plus in the edge of the new forest so plenty to do. Parking is literally a 2 minute walk from the lodge and shops for food across the road. The photos on line don't really do the lodge justice it's modern living in a old house that has been put together perfectly with great care. 100% recommend it.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sally B.

19 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful quirky property with sloping floors and beams everywhere!

I wish at some point there had been communication as to the fact it had no garden and was incredibly close to the road to Salisbury. Traffic noise was constant from early hours and there was a loose drain cover in the road that was annoyingly loud. (Could the council do something about it?) However, all the family enjoyed Fordingbridge, the shops were so convenient as was The George which is a lovely pub. Good location to explore both the New Forest and the coast. We really enjoyed our stay, it was comfortable, well stocked and the decor was well thought through. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alice G.

5 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Very enjoyable stay

Liked location and good base to visit New Forest

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Helen G.

19 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Immaculate quirky apartment

Lovely apartment, quirky cottagey apartment. Everything you need for a comfortable stay. A short drive to the New Forest & some lovely local walks.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Clare M.

21 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Fab weekend

Loved the accommodation - decor was lovely - had a fab weekend 😄

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leanne H.

20 Mar 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay

We booked this accommodation as we were visiting peppa pig world. We had a lovely time. The accommodation is so central and very close to peppa pig world about a 20min drive. The accommodation is opposite a Tesco’s too. It is such a lovely house and very very clean. It had everything we needed and it was lovely and warm. We would definitely recommend! Contact with the owner was very good she got back to us very quickly And sent us pictures on how to find the house and where to park.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gillian C., Biot, France

2 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming and comfortable in a great location

Couldn't recommend the lodge more highly. The accommodation appears to have been recently renovated with no expense spared. It is warm, comfortable and in a perfect location. Will definitely be booking again.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

George N.

7 Nov 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend away

We enjoyed our weekend away the property was very good and the fact that it was over 300 years old and the layout was very interesting added to the fun. it was very clean and well equipped and the grandchildren thought the sloping floors in the kitchen were great for rolling down

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019