subject: New Forest Hotels: Living In The Hands Of Nature [print this page] With a total population of about 38000, New Forest stretches to an area of approximately 580 square kilometres which is 143321 acres and was given National Park status in 2005.
New Forests offer a complete package for everything ranging from the need to unwind, wander or just the want of enjoying. The New Forests are an ideal location for people of all ages. There is variety of accommodation to suite all tastes and needs starting from luxury and grand hotels to holiday cottages to bed and breakfasts to camping and caravan sites and holiday parks.
There are various places which one can visit while on their vacation in The New Forest from the award winning gardens, museums, leisure to wildlife parks and farms. There is always something happening throughout the year in The New Forest. The New Forest is a haven for the cyclist, horse rider and walker.
There are varieties of hotels one can choose from which are right by the coastline and close to the New Forest National Park. Whether one is looking for a short trip or a long stay, these hotels offer it all. To add adventure to ones day, one can choose from activities such as walking, bicycling, horseback riding, sailing or golfing, with windsurfing being another option as well. One can also spend time outdoors either on or by the water or in the forest. The hotels also offer a ferry ride to the Isle of Wight for the day. The port town of Lymington provides a gateway to the Isle of Wight and is home to a number of famous sailing regattas.
Another attraction offered by various hotels to lure customers is the Solent, which is a varied beautiful coastline inclusive of one of the most photographed sights in the UK, the needles.
While on a stay in any luxurious hotel one can enjoy plenty of dining options. One can opt for fresh seafood or enjoy light snacks and meals or enjoy a relaxed drink in the hotel bar while looking over the cliffs to the beautiful mountains below. These hotels offer it all and there is one to suite every budget as well.