With over 38,000 hectares of countryside, there is plenty to explore for everyone.
At Cadnam Lodge, we are very lucky to be located near to some of the most amazing walks through the forest, great beaches, interesting golf courses and plenty of cycling and horse riding.
The New Forest was originally established on 1079, by William the Conqueror as his Royal Hunting Ground. The King, is said to have evicted 36 parishes to form the forest which was originally known as “Nova Foresta”.
In 1100, his son, William Rufus, was shot by a “stray” arrow whilst hunting at a location, which today is aptly named “Rufus Stone”. Local folk stories suggest that the arrow was aimed on purpose as payback for all the evictions that his father made.
In 1698, locals were given common rights by statute to use the forest for farming and to harvest timber and peat. The New Forest became a source of timber for the Royal Navy and used for ship building in Bucklers Hard.
In 1877, the New Forest gained protection under the New Forest Act 1877, which confirmed the historic rights of the Commoners and allowed Commoners to graze animals in the open forest. The Court of Verderers was reconstituted as representatives of the Commoners (rather than the Crown) which is still in operation today. Commoners right are still in place today and many properties, including Cadnam Lodge, retain commoners rights to use parts of the New Forest for grazing animals.
In 1992, the New Forest heritage area was created and in 2005, the New Forest became the 14th National Park in the UK
It is estimated that 90% of the New Forest is still owned by the Crown. The Crown lands have been managed by the forestry commission since 1923 and most of the Crown lands now fall inside the new National Park. The southern border of Cadnam Lodge is crown land.
If you are interested in finding out more about the New Forest, the National Park has a very useful leaflet – please follow this link.
We are midway between Southampton and Bournemouth shopping centres
We have a wide selections of pubs and restaurants local to the Cottages
There are plenty of local walks, some starting from our driveway
There are plenty of cycling opportunities in the New Forest
There are plenty of New Forest villages to explore with plenty of character
Visit some of the many market towns dotted around the New Forest
We are about 25 minutes from Bournemouth which is home to the main beaches in the area
For those looking for a day out, Beaulieu which is home to the national motor museum is well worth a visit
The isle of Wight is an ideal day trip with ferries operating from Southampton, Portsmouth and Lymington
The New Forest is packed with Wildlife, all are free to roam the roads and lanes of the National Park
The New Forest was originally established on 1079, by William the Conqueror as his Royal Hunting Ground. The King, is said to have evicted 36 parishes to form the forest which was originally known as “Nova Foresta”.
In 1100, his son, William Rufus, was shot by a “stray” arrow whilst hunting at a location, which today is aptly named “Rufus Stone”. Local folk stories suggest that the arrow was aimed on purpose as payback for all the evictions that his father made.
In 1698, locals were given common rights by statute to use the forest for farming and to harvest timber and peat. The New Forest became a source of timber for the Royal Navy and used for ship building in Bucklers Hard.
In 1877, the New Forest gained protection under the New Forest Act 1877, which confirmed the historic rights of the Commoners and allowed Commoners to graze animals in the open forest. The Court of Verderers was reconstituted as representatives of the Commoners (rather than the Crown) which is still in operation today. Commoners right are still in place today and many properties, including Cadnam Lodge, retain commoners rights to use parts of the New Forest for grazing animals.
In 1992, the New Forest heritage area was created and in 2005, the New Forest became the 14th National Park in the UK
It is estimated that 90% of the New Forest is still owned by the Crown. The Crown lands have been managed by the forestry commission since 1923 and most of the Crown lands now fall inside the new National Park. The southern border of Cadnam Lodge is crown land.
There are some great golf course within a short distance of Cadnam Lodge and below we have list some of ones guests have visited and loved.
Sadly, we can’t currently offer fishing on our lake, but there are some great fishing locations especially in the chaulk rivers around the area and we have listed the most popular below
Cycling in the New Forest gives you a chance to truly experience all the great things we have to offer and get close to our amazing nature. Ancient woodland, heaths, pretty villages and a 40-mile ‘secret’ coast are just some of the amazing things we have to offer cyclists. Plus, here in the New Forest, the real bonus is there are over 140 miles of car-free approved cycle trails.
You are welcome to bring your bikes when staying at Cadnam Lodge.
Perhaps the best place to look for a whole range of cycle routes is on The New Forest website where they have over 30 routes listed
Where better to go horse riding than the New Forest.
We don’t offer horse riding ourselves, we only have a shetland ponies and a donkey! but there are some great local companies offering horse riding in the New Forest.
If you are thinking of bringing your own horse, then let us know and we can try to organise local stabling for you.
Where better to go walking than the New Forest.
There are so many great walks in the New Forest for you to enjoy, we really wouldn’t be doing them any justice by selecting just 4 or 5, instead, head over to the The New Forest website, they have details on all the best walks in the area.
The main beaches in the area are in Bournemouth, which is about 25 minutes away, however there are a number of smaller and more local beaches in the New Forest National Park such as Calshot, Lepe, Milford on Sea, Lymington and Christchurch.
There are 4 x pubs within walking distance to Cadnam Lodge and also one restaurant
Southampton is the nearest city to us and is around 7 miles away,followed by Salisbury at 17 miles and Winchester is 19 miles away. Nearby towns include Romsey which is 2.5 miles, Lyndhurst 3.5 miles and Totton 5 miles
Personally we like Beaulieu as its a very pretty village and part of the Beaulieu estate which is also home to the National Motor Museum. Near to Beaulieu is Bucklers Hard which is also well worth a visit.
If you like National Trust properties, then Mottisfont is certainly worth a visit.
The New Forest offers some of
the most beautiful areas of countryside in the UK.
With about 38,000 hectares it is home to some of the most special landscapes in the world
Cadnam Lodge is a privately owned Estate located in the New Forest National Park.