Blooming good value break to the New Forest in May

The New Forest is a genuine year round destination but for lovers of all things flora and fauna, May is the best time to visit, with the arrival of the new foals and the flowers in full bloom (Exbury Gardens is especially spectacular in May).

What’s more, as May is the shoulder holiday season, some great prices can be found including 3 nights for the price of 2 at the 5-star, boutique, eco B&B Cottage Lodge in the heart of Brockenhurst village.

The property – parts of which, including some original ships’ timbers’, date back to the 17th century – is owned by Christina Simons who has lovingly renovated each room to be as eco-friendly as possible and to minimise the carbon footprint.

Much of the bedroom furniture has been hand made from ‘fallen’ New Forest trees, solar panels are located on the roof to produce hot water in the summer (in the winter months, the hot water is kept warm via the wood burning stove), low-flow loos and showers reduce water usage and materials including Marmoleum (jute) and bamboo have been used for their green properties.

Rooms have LED lighting and low-energy light bulbs, eco paints and low impact building materials have been used throughout, and one room even has a bike to power the TV!

Cottage Lodge has also recently acquired its own ‘Twizzy’ electric vehicle which guests can hire for £8.50 per hour, and drive silently around the forest without frightening the new baby foals!

For the month of May, Cottage Lodge is offering three nights for the price of two for stays between Sunday and Thursday, making the breaks from just £75 pp (two sharing a room).

For more information, visit cottagelodge.co.uk.