Idyllic New Forest Country Cottage

Helmsdale is a delightful, spacious 3-bedroom cottage sleeping 6 guests, plus baby in travel cot. Ample parking for 3 cars with front and rear cottage gardens.

Only a short walk from the village centre, with lovely forest walks directly opposite the cottage and New Forest Ponies roaming freely outside the front gate.

It is ideally situated in the picturesque chocolate box village of Burley, deep in the heart of the New Forest, with quaint tea rooms and various village shops, one of which being the well-known Burley Fudge shop.

Burley Wagon Rides can be taken from outside the Queens Head close by. Cycle routes and paths radiate out from the village into the forest. One route taking you past the village cricket pitch where you can regularly watch the local team play. The nearby cycle hire shop provides all you need to enjoy your family adventure days out in the forest. The well renowned New Forest Cider is produced just a short walk down the lane, with their shop and tea rooms being definitely worth a visit.

Should you want a locally sourced meal for the family, The White Buck can be recommended, which is 20 minutes’ walk through the forest from the cottage or 5 minutes by car. There is also, Burley Inn and The Queens Head, which are both within a 5 minute walk. The market town of Ringwood with its many pubs and eateries is a short drive away.

Burley is a perfect location for exploring the beautiful New Forest and fabulous beaches, which are only a short drive away. Should you feel like something more adventurous, The New Forest Water Park is 9 miles away (18 mins by car) or 8 miles away you will find Go Ape at Moors Valley Country Park.