Escape to The Retreat New Forest, nestled near the stunning New Forest National Park. Treat yourself to rejuvenating spa services like a deep-tissue massage or reflexology and indulge in a delicious meal at the restaurant. With free in-room WiFi, self parking and coffee from the cafe on hand.
The Retreat New Forest A35, Christchurch, England, BH23 7EF
What's nearby
Sammy Miller Museum - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
New Forest National Park - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
Highcliffe Castle - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
Highcliffe Beach - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
Barton-on-sea Beach - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
Getting around
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 22 min drive
Southampton (SOU) - 40 min drive
Hinton Admiral Station - 5 min drive
New Milton Station - 9 min drive
Lymington Sway Station - 10 min drive
Restaurants
The Globe - 6 min drive
The Paddle - 5 min drive
The Rising Sun - 4 min drive
The Cat and Fiddle (Harvester) - 2 min drive
The Walkford - 4 min drive
About this property
The Retreat New Forest
At The Retreat New Forest, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of New Forest National Park and Mudeford Quay. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe, or indulge in deep-tissue massages, facials, or reflexology.
At a glance
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Hotel size
15 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) on weekend mornings 9:00 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
Coffee shop
Facilities
Spa services
Banquet hall
Room amenities
Be entertained
40-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Portable fan
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15 to 25 per person
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet (may vary based on length of stay)
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
The Retreat New Forest Hotel
The Retreat New Forest Christchurch
The Retreat New Forest Hotel Christchurch
Frequently asked questions
Does The Retreat New Forest offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Retreat New Forest does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Retreat New Forest?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Retreat New Forest?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Retreat New Forest?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at The Retreat New Forest?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino Bournemouth (16-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Retreat New Forest and nearby?
The Retreat New Forest has spa services.
Are there restaurants at or near The Retreat New Forest?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
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Reviews
The Retreat New Forest Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.0
Cleanliness
8.0
Amenities
8.2
Staff & service
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast at the nearby restaurant was excellent and a really good full-English. (4 reviews)
The property offers ample and secure parking spaces, making it a convenient and safe area to park. (4 reviews)
Pet access was seamless and welcoming, with no extra fees and thoughtful amenities for furry friends. (3 reviews)
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Popular mentions
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Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 21, 2026
Breakfast was fantastic at Colin Nash restaurant.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 17, 2026
Brilliant value for the room. The resturant next door was amazing food and reasonably priced
Terry
Terry, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 22, 2026
The room was cleaned, everything was perfect like always, polite and nice staff around
Dario
Dario, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 14, 2025
Great room, v comfortable beds modern bathrooms nice staff and smart restaurant next door with excellent service and menu
Lawrence
Lawrence, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 1, 2025
Nuce room good bed lively staff
Lawrence
Lawrence, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 18, 2025
Lovely rooms, ours had a lot of space and a seating area. Lovely grounds to take a stroll in. A short distance to lots of our favourite places
Cathryn
Cathryn, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 16, 2025
Clean room. Easy check in.
Bridget
Bridget, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 2, 2025
The Retreat is an excellent hotel
Lovely relaxing stay, I was here to meet up with old friends in New Milton, the Retreat offered a nice base for rest and relaxation in a lovely setting
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 21, 2025
The room was nice and clean. There was plenty of parking. Breakfast was very expensive so I didn't bother with it and found somewhere else local to get my breakfast.
Sarah
Sarah, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 24, 2024
Always a friendly member of staff on hand
great food in a lovely restaurant environment
A superb place to stay, we can’t wait to come back
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 18, 2024
Amazing location where you can relax and have a peaceful stay
Jovette
Jovette, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 21, 2025
Great property. Good value for money. Stayed for the night before getting on the ferry and perfect location. Would definitely recommend
Emma
Emma, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 26, 2025
Clean and comfortable room. The hotel is in beautiful surroundings and close to the forest and the sea
Ramona
Ramona, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 28, 2025
Had a lovely stay here. It was very peaceful, the room was lovely and staff were good.
Ate at the restaurant which was delicious and nice staff.
Had a massage which was brilliant.
The brewery was fantastic, definitely a highlight and only a couple minutes walk away.
From other reviews, there were some cobwebs on the outside of the window but that really didn’t bother us.
Overall, lovely place to stay. Nice and quiet!
Jessica
Jessica, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 29, 2025
Had a very comfortable night's sleep and the room was exceptionally clean. The quality of the bedding and towels were also first class. WiFi was more than adequate and the room temperature was perfect.
John
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 12, 2023
Amazing place to stay great retreat and good locat
Beautiful place to stay nice people very relaxing. good location to get around lots of great yoga and wellness classes
I’ll be back to stay soon
Katerina
Katerina, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 2025
We had a great stay at The Retreat, it had everything we needed. Towels weren’t super fluffy. Great location with excellent access to the coast
Clair
Clair, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 22, 2024
Staff are very friendly
Oliver
Oliver, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 24, 2024
The property is beautifully unique and very comfortable.
Ramona
Ramona, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 12, 2024
Nice peaceful location with great access to to local places to visit. Good value for money if you don’t need to be in the middle of town, beats a Lenny Henry place hands down,
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 20, 2024
Pleasant and functional
Close to a fairly noisy road especially if you want the windows open
Lovely location and grounds.
Great restaurant on site.
Tom
Tom, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 18, 2025
Great stay, just what we wanted.
We loved the self check-in, made everything very quick and easy. Room we absolutely fine, clean and comfortable. We were at the front so had a little road noise but it wasn’t a problem and we slept well.
Plenty of parking so that’s always a bonus.
Breakfast in the nearby Colin Nash restaurant was excellent. A really good full-English. Will definitely stay here again.
Val
Val, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 24, 2025
Review of The Retreat
Quiet, pleasant, as expected. Nice grounds and walks available. Traffic a bit noisy but not too bad. Nice ambience. Easy parking. If we need to stay in that area in future I expect we'll go there.
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2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 19, 2024
Nice escape with my dog
Lovely stay like always, my dogs are spoiled by the staff, nice area to stay close to the Beach and New forest.
Dario
Dario, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 16, 2023
Was concerned about self check in,but it was really easy.wonderful,peaceful will certainly come again.reviews said road was noisy but can’t say it bothered us.restaurant was very good.overall was a great experience.