"Lovely setting and great value, but room maintenance needs attention
This was our third stay at Woodlands Lodge, and its location remains unbeatable. Set right in the heart of the New Forest, the back gate leads directly into the woodland, making it fantastic for exploring and accessing local cycle trails. The on-site bar and restaurant are great, and the staff are consistently friendly and helpful.
The value for money is exceptional—just over £400 for a four-night summer holiday stay for two people is incredible for this area.
However, a couple of issues impacted our stay. This was the second time out of three visits where we ended up with a very poor mattress. It was uncomfortable enough that I couldn't sleep, and we had to request a room change. Luckily, they had availability, but had the hotel been fully booked, it would have meant a week of terrible sleep.
Room amenities also need some attention. The shower barely worked—while the water eventually got hot, it took a long time to warm up and the pump struggled significantly throughout our stay.
All in all, Woodlands Lodge is still a lovely place to stay, but updating the mattresses and sorting out the plumbing issues would make it fantastic."
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