Walking and Rambling in the New Forest
It’s usual to think of trees when you think of a forest, but the heath land is an equally important landscape in the New Forest National Park. Combining these two elements will give you a great walk...
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YHA New Forest is set within beautiful grounds on the edges of the Hampshire village of Burley. Its peaceful position is close to the thatched cottages, tea rooms and cider farms which typify the area, and the coast is just a short journey away, making this a perfect spot for a family getaway.
The New Forest is great for all kinds of activity breaks, including walking, horse riding and pony trekking with plenty of routes for cycling holidays too.
Reception opening hours: From 07:30 - 10:00 and 17:00 - 22:00.
Food and drink: Breakfast is served to guests daily from 07:30 – 09:00.
Self-catering: Guests have access to a self-catering kitchen.
Parking: There is free parking at the hostel.
WiFi: Free WiFi is available in shared social spaces.
Dogs: We welcome dogs into our Camping & Cabins accommodation. If you're bringing your own tent, you can bring your dog for free or there is a £5 charge payable on arrival if you are staying in our bell tents or camping pods. Pets are not permitted in the hostel accommodation at YHA New Forest. Assistance dogs are welcome throughout.
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Volunteering with YHA is a fantastic way to have fun, learn new skills, boost your CV and travel to different places. We have a variety of different opportunities to choose from and volunteering roles to suit everyone.
The tasks are varied and in return you will meet some great people, who both work and stay in our hostels, as well as enjoying your time off discovering the local area and attractions.
Find out more and apply to volunteer.
Superseding Burley Youth Hostel, YHA New Forest has been in operation since 1959. A former family home, Cottesmore House was converted to take up to 36 guests at a time.
Fast forward to 2017, the hostel received a huge refurbishment. Improvements to the bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas wade to bring the hostel up to modern standards.
We are an awesome team, who love our beautiful corner of the world and would love to share some of our favourite spots with you. We are here to help you enjoy your visit to the New Forest!
Manager recommends: Get on those walking boots and get exploring – the New Forest is a magical place with so much to see, a great place to visit all year round as the scenery constantly changes! Plus there’s loads of ponies, donkeys and cows to watch!