The Olde Barn

2nd November 2020:

We felt completely safe at The Olde Barn in relation to Covid-19 health and safety. Julie was very professional and informed us of all the precautions she had taken. The kitchenette was well equipped for our needs. Very comfortable bed and lovely and warm.

Would Recommend: Yes

21st October 2020:

Would Recommend: Yes

20th October 2020:

Would Recommend: Yes

18th October 2020:

Very good service

Would Recommend: Yes

13th October 2020:

Beautiful accommodation and Julie is a lovely hostess. Felt very looked-after and Covid safe. We will return! Location is a 4 only because I would prefer to go to sleep to the sound of the sea! Having said that, it was only a four-minute drive away!

We were very impressed by the menu and the Covid-safety regime at the nearest pub/restaurant, The Royal Oak. The Keyhaven Marsh nature reserve is heaven for bird watchers!

Would Recommend: Yes

29th September 2020:

Stayed in No 1 The Stables and it was extremely clean, comfortable with a well appointed kitchen. The photos don't do it justice. Even though it was self catering a supply of breakfast bits had been left which was a nice touch. Julie was very warm and welcoming providing advice of places to visit.

Would Recommend: Yes

27th September 2020:

Julie was a great hostess and was very knowledgeable about the local area Breakfasts were absolutely brilliant and nothing was too much trouble for her. The roos were spotlessly clean which was very reassuring in these COVID times. Great location with both the coast and the forest very close. We would certainly have no hesitation in coming back on our next visit to the New Forest.

Would Recommend: Yes

26th September 2020:

We had a great stay at the Olde Barn , The room was spotless and clean safe , every thing you need is there ,plenty of room all round. The Owners was very help full ,advice to get about the area ,plenty to do near by ,we took are bikes once off the main road, lovely coastal rides several to do and walks to ,all close by , we stayed 5 nights to get the full benefit of the area , there is lots to do ,you need to check the area out be for you go Thank you for a great stay

so much to do - in all weathers your have to check on line The owners are very help full

Would Recommend: Yes

6th September 2020:

The Olde Barn is in an ideal B&B location, just outside Lymington, with easy access to the beaches and the New Forest. The accommodation was spotlessly clean and we felt very "Covid Safe". Breakfast was excellent and there was lots of choice. Julie is a great host and provided lots of information about local sites and restaurants. We have no hesitation in recommending it.

Just ask Julie.

Would Recommend: Yes

6th September 2020:

Julie made us feel very welcome and nothing was too much trouble. Will definitely be returning. Fab breakfast

Would Recommend: Yes

4th September 2020:

Wonderful for a short break. Hostess very attentive and knowledgeable. Great facilities . Extremely clean and Covid secure . Breakfasts to die for!

So many beaches and attractions close by. Some good pubs serving meals in the vicinity.

Would Recommend: Yes

3rd September 2020:

Would Recommend: Yes

29th August 2020:

Lovely host would recommend to others

Would Recommend: Yes

21st August 2020:

Would Recommend: Yes

20th August 2020:

Lovely location and kind staff. Will definitely be back.

Would Recommend: Yes

18th August 2020:

Had a wonderful 2 night stay at the olde barn. Lovely room and facilities. Julie was so lovely very attentive welcoming and friendly. Great location. Amazing breakfast.

Would Recommend: Yes

18th August 2020:

Would Recommend: Yes

16th August 2020:

Lovely clean accommodation in an area with lots of things to see & do close by. The owner was very friendly and accommodating and the breakfasts were amazing.

Shopping and quayside at the quaint town of Lymington. Bournemouth is also close by if you want all the big brand shops etc. Enjoyed a lovely meal at Smugglers in Milford on Sea and also fresh fish and chips at Mr Pinks takeaway.

Would Recommend: Yes

12th August 2020:

Julie was an excellent, very friendly host at a lovely, small Bed & Breakfast with a very personal feel. Nothing was too much trouble & she gave us lots of local advice with regards to where to eat and where to go. I would definitely recommend for a short break away in the New Forest.

Rhinefield Ornamental Drive within the forest was definitely a great recommendation for some nice walks.

Would Recommend: Yes

11th August 2020:

Very clean ... Host ,nothing is to much trouble Breakfast is exceptional Highly recommended

Royal Oak 300yards away Excellent food Barton on sea ,Milford on sea ,Lymington close by

Would Recommend: Yes

10th August 2020:

Really comfortable stay at a very good B&B. Superb and hearty breakfast, and very friendly hosts. Highly recommended.

Great meal at The Fishermans Rest in Lymington.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for staying with us @ The Olde Barn, glad you enjoyed your stay & hope that you will return, many thanks Julie.

9th August 2020:

Cosy room in a delightful setting. Immaculately clean.easy access to beach or new forest. Host Julie is very helpful and friendly and nothing is too much trouble.

Milford cliff top is a beautiful walk. If you do bike hire try to get a scenic route. Tesco supermarket not too far away. Dining we ate a a lovely Thai restaurant. Thai Britannia. Food was amazing.

Would Recommend: Yes

Great to meet such lovely guests, glad you enjoyed your stay, hope to see you again, Many thanks, Julie .

29th July 2020:

Friendly accommodating management

Best to book local restaurants, average price £25 per head, all of a good standard. Beaulieu was a long visit. Poole harbour boat trip (Jurassic Coast) very enjoyable. Bournemouth aquarium a bit tatty. Mudeford beach on sunny day a restful day trip, good squid and whitebait snacks on beach. Car Parks fill up early.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for staying with us, looks like you explored lots of the lovely local area, good tips for future travelers, Many thanks, Julie.

27th July 2020:

Very easy to book, fantastic B&B

During this pandemic it’s a must that you book to eat in restaurants otherwise you will not get in anywhere!

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for choosing to stay @ The Olde Barn, hope to see you again, Many thanks Julie.

20th February 2020:

Very friendly hostess, nice and peaceful and a huge breakfast!

Would Recommend: Yes

17th November 2019:

Julie as a great hostess. Very welcoming and knowledgeable about the local area. Great breakfast and a good choice.

Would Recommend: Yes

11th October 2019:

We were made very welcome indeed and enjoyed a comfortable night in a well furbished and equipped country style en suite. Breakfast was generous and prepared by our host. Excellent.

Would Recommend: Yes

4th October 2019:

First class package, highly recommended.

Lymington great town , not far away.

Would Recommend: Yes

29th September 2019:

Thank you for letting us stay in your lovely home and letting us watch the golf. From the moment of our arrival to our leaving you made us feel so welcome and we wanted for nothing. We are sure that a better breakfast is not served anywhere. We would recommend you most highly to anyone.

Good selection of eating places in nearby Milford.Would highly recommend the Smugglers Inn.

Would Recommend: Yes

25th September 2019:

Julie is a wonderful host and looked after us so well doing her best to make our stay special. We highly recommend a stay at Olde Barn!

So many places to visit nearby but our favourites have to be Highcliffe castle and Steamer point not forgetting Avon Beach.

Would Recommend: Yes

14th September 2019:

Julie goes the extra mile , will return in future

Local pub the Royal Oak was very good

Would Recommend: Yes

14th September 2019:

I would highly recommended this B& B, nothing was too much trouble for our host Julie, and the little extra touches provided in the room were greatly appreciated.

Must see Beaulieu, Athelhampton Exbury Gardens

Would Recommend: Yes

12th September 2019:

Friendly and helpful. Excellent cooked breakfast. A very comfortable night.

Very good location for Lymington and IOW ferry. Saturday street market in Lymington is well worth a visit. Nice courtyard tea shop just beyond and opposite the big church. Had a pleasant meal at the Smugglers Inn

Would Recommend: Yes

11th September 2019:

Lovely hospitality, Julie was so kind and helped my partner by providing him with a providing him with a cool box for his medication.The accomadation is wonderful so clean and tidy. Would certainly come back again.

L8vely restaurant at the the Lazy Lion in Milton Square.

Would Recommend: Yes

9th September 2019:

we felt very welcome in the Olde Barn. Our host was very flexible and direct in our contacts. We had a great stay!

Would Recommend: Yes

5th September 2019:

Julie was an excellent host and the accommodation was very comfortable. We had a fabulous breakfast cooked by Julie every morning and all in all everything was very good value. This was particularly important for my elderly mother, who hadn’t been on holiday for several years. We would definitely return.

The location was fantastic, as the beach, New Forest and Lymington were all nearby giving plenty of options for visiting attractions and eating out.

Would Recommend: Yes

5th September 2019:

Excellent Stay. Breakfast Superb. Staff Friendly.

Would Recommend: Yes

3rd September 2019:

This was the first time my wife and I had visited the new Forrest and were very lucky to find the Old Barn Lymington for our stay. The accommodation was extremely well presented in a quiet semi rural location and the propierters Julie and Simon made us feel extremely welcome and nothing was too much trouble for them. We will certainly be returning again soon.

Would Recommend: Yes

24th August 2019:

We stayed over my daughter's birthday weekend. Fabulous accommodation, wonderful hosts and breakfast to die for.

There is so much to see in this area, hard to know where to start. Historic buildings, beautiful scenery, walks and seaside as well.

Would Recommend: Yes

So pleased you enjoyed your stay, the pleasure was all mine & hope to see you again, Thank you for choosing to stay @ The Olde Barn, Many thanks Julie.

14th August 2019:

Had a comfortable. homely 2 night stay using the in-house two bedroom suite, and enjoyed the made to order Full English breakfast's with other guests, although separate seating arrangements were available.

Some good local restaurants busy and may require prior booking, so used The Royal Oak, Downton. (Car Park at rear), bit of a wait one night but good food.

Would Recommend: Yes

11th August 2019:

Lovely hosts and a great stay. Amazing breakfast.

Would Recommend: Yes

9th August 2019:

We were made very welcome. Very spacious room and excellent traditional English breakfast.

Would Recommend: Yes

30th July 2019:

Julie is a fab host. Breakfast was excellent. Room was clean and comfortable. Free parking on site.

Great pub - 'Royal Oak' approx. 5 min walk - serves excellent food.

Would Recommend: Yes

29th July 2019:

Would Recommend: Yes

26th July 2019:

Made us feel very welcome as soon as we arrived and were very accommodating with all of our various dietary requirements. Room was comfortable and had everything needed for a few nights stay. Would definitely stay again :)

Would Recommend: Yes

25th July 2019:

Julie is an expert hostess.Moreover her kindness and support when I was unwell travelling alone made a big difference to coping and onward travels. Delicious breakfast. Nice touches like make up remover and DVDs in room.

Great location for peace and privacy if you don't mind short drives to the villages,pubs etc and Lymington. Lymington museum and gallery interesting and excellent cafe where enjoy "Buddha bowl" veggie lunch. Community Hall shows films etc. Good shopping in main High St including designer ware. If staying longer,good base to explore area. Patio area if weather good but not very private as opposite main house and where 3 cars maximum are cars parked. Julie makes you feel welcome and relaxed.

Would Recommend: Yes

24th July 2019:

friendly and kind. Superb breakfast

Royal Oak just up the road, very good food

Would Recommend: Yes

24th July 2019:

Very friendly and helpful. We have enjoyed the time. Thank you.

Cycling in New Forest.

Would Recommend: Yes

23rd July 2019:

fantastic - friendly , nothing too much trouble. would want to stay again next time in area.

Ask Julie, very knowledgeable of area, 10% of food outlets helps

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd July 2019:

Julie was a fantastic host and the breakfast was cooked to perfection even when we kept changing our mind

Would recommend the local Thai restaurant

Would Recommend: Yes

20th July 2019:

A very good breakfast

Would Recommend: Yes

19th July 2019:

Really lovely and a very warm welcome, and the breakfast was to die for.will defiantly be going back loved it.

Would Recommend: Yes

16th July 2019:

Cannot praise Julie enough, everything was spotlessly clean, lots of little finishing touches left for guests In room, which was thoughtful. Bed comfy, plus sofa in room was also comfy. Breakfasts were very good, with a great choice for guests and full English is something else. Julie is a really lovely lady and makes you very welcome, nothing is too much trouble for her. Have booked to go back in a few weeks time and would definitely recommend to anyone wanting a really good b & b.

Good location for trips to new forest and around. Found a good pub in Milford on sea, (the smugglers),for food. Plenty to see and do.

Would Recommend: Yes

12th July 2019:

Arrived on Friday - Julie was ready and waiting to greet us, room was ready - very nice everything you need was provided for us - lovely bed and soft pillows - Julie told where to go for meals lots of choices around - breakfast was the highlight of the day the next morning - cooked fresh and a great choice.....

There is so much too see - spoilt for choice- lovely part of the world - just a small tip don’t bring too many toiletries they are all there provided for....the other thing is book direct with the owners when you book your accommodation - telephone number can easily be found...

Would Recommend: Yes

5th July 2019:

The room was comfortable, quiet and clean. The breakfast was excellent. Julie and Simon were very friendly and offered useful information about the area.

Would Recommend: Yes

30th June 2019:

very nice stay and the location is excellent.

Would Recommend: Yes

25th June 2019:

Lovely place, a very warm welcome and Julie the owner is really friendly and very knowledgeable about the area. Breakfast was superb. Would thoroughly recommend this establishment to anyone wanting a break in such a pretty area.

Royal Oak and the crown, both nearby serve really good food. So many lovely places to see. Lyndhurst, Milford on Sea and New Milton to name a few

Would Recommend: Yes

14th June 2019:

Excellent breakfast

Would Recommend: Yes

12th June 2019:

Would Recommend: Yes

12th June 2019:

Excellent facilities and service. Good ambience. Breakfast was efficient, tasty, and piping hot. Highly recommended.

very good pub about 200m away - excellent food.

Would Recommend: Yes

11th June 2019:

We thoroughly enjoyed your wonderful hospitality. We had a warm welcome and were informed of all the facilities. Julie was a great hostess, breakfast was delicious. It was also a pleasure to learn about The Olde Barn's history and how it was lovingly rebuilt to a high standard. We would definitely stay again.

Local pub just metres away serving great food.

Would Recommend: Yes

7th June 2019:

One word - Excellent

Would Recommend: Yes

27th May 2019:

Really ideal. Perfect for the surrounding area. Julie is absolutely lovely, always smiling, helpful and willing to make time to chat in her busy schedule. Just our type of place and person. We wouldn’t look anywhere else if we came back this way. Lovely breakfast assortment of fruit etc, and full English beat us for second day !! Thanks very much Roger & Jan xx

Only one local meal at the Royal Oak PH. Very good meal, friendly staff.

Would Recommend: Yes

26th May 2019:

Julie was a wonderful host and couldn't do enough for you. She was flexible in her breakfast arrangements and would cook what ever you wish.

What ever you wish to do there is something for everyone, whether it be walks on beaches or walks in the forest. The location is ideal and everywhere is within easy driving distance. The ferry for the Isle of Wight is close and is definitely worth a visit.

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd May 2019:

The Olde Barn is located in an ideal location, close to the coast and surrounding villages. The accommodation is immaculate and this will always be our first choice should we need to stay in the area again. The breakfast was fantastic and coupled with the above made the weekend a very enjoyable experience.

The Smugglers inn at Milford on Sea close by does very tasty food and there is a lovely coastal walk to Hurst Castle. Mudeford close by is well worth a visit. The area is ideal for cycling and golf and this is a great location which should suit all ages.

Would Recommend: Yes

14th May 2019:

We really enjoyed our stay here, the room was clean and tidy and lovely and warm too! We enjoyed just being able to cozy up together under the blankets and relax for the weekend. The breakfast was lovely too!

I would definitely recommend the local pub just down the road. It's a little pricey but the food is simply delicious!

Would Recommend: Yes

14th May 2019:

The place oozes quality. Breakfast is superb.

Would Recommend: Yes

23rd April 2019:

Great place to stay- everything we needed was there, our host was most attentive. The breakfast was good too.

Lymington is lovely for shopping. You could try the Boathouse in Christchurch for lunch or dinner. Mudeford quay is a good location for crabbing if you have kids in tow or if you just want sand and see Avon Beach is a good bet.

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd April 2019:

Excellent accommodation. Breakfast is plentiful and Julie is charming and gave advice of where to visit and where to eat. Would just suggest a light at the front edge of the property lit at night so the place is easy to spot at night.

All local beaches are great and the New Forest amazing.

Would Recommend: Yes

18th April 2019:

Beautiful house in a lovely quiet location. Julie was a great host, happy welcoming and helpful. The room was excellent and very comfortable. The breakfast was lovely just what we needed to start the day.

We ate in the local Indian restaurant which was very excellent it was recommended by Julie who is happy to help with any advice

Would Recommend: Yes

8th April 2019:

Lovely rooms such a nice touch with all the extra bits in the room for us ladies

We went to red lion the milford on sea . Food was lovely

Would Recommend: Yes

28th March 2019:

Would Recommend: No

11th February 2019:

Excellent Julie and Simon were the perfect hosts really enjoyed our stay.

Would Recommend: Yes

8th October 2018:

Very comfortable room with wet room facilities. The best thing about our stay was the way we were looked after by the owner Julie. She is a lovely and charming person and made great breakfasts. Nothing was too much trouble.

Plenty of good pub restaurants in the area. We liked the Indian restaurant in Milford-one-Sea.

Would Recommend: Yes

6th October 2018:

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay with you. The ccommodation was of a high standard and the beds were extremely comfortable. The facilities were very good and a wide range of toiletries and tea/coffee/hot chocolate options were provided. The breakfasts were exceptionally good. Although the property is on a busy road you could not hear the road noise in the rooms. Thank you Julie for looking after us so well.

Would Recommend: Yes

1st October 2018:

A great spot to explore both the coast and the New Forest. The accommodation had all we needed and we especially appreciated a comfy sofa in the room and the fact there was a bath and not a shower. Everything you could possibly want was on offer for breakfast and our host was welcoming and helpful.

We enjoyed the short trip on the small ferry to Hurst Castle (ideal for those not wanting to trek along the shingle spit) and the Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum lived up to expectations. A meal at local pub The Crown also deserves a mention.

Would Recommend: Yes

25th September 2018:

We was made to feel very welcome lovely breakfast thank you

Would Recommend: Yes

17th September 2018:

Great accommodation run by a friendly and helpful family team. Enormous quality breakfast.

Ty not to shoot past entrance when returning at night. Quite easy to miss the small sign.

Would Recommend: Yes

15th September 2018:

Wir wurden sehr freundlich empfangen,mit Hinweisen und einer Karte für unseren Ausflug in den New Forest und den umliegenden Pubs versorgt. Frühstück war sehr gut!

Ausflug in den New Forest war ein Höhepunkt, tolle Landschaft zum wandern und Rad fahren und natürlich die Wildpferde !

Would Recommend: Yes

4th September 2018:

Would Recommend: Yes

3rd September 2018:

Julie is the perfect host so welcoming and friendly and the Olde Barn is perfect for exploring the New Forest Highly recommended

Would Recommend: Yes

3rd September 2018:

Would Recommend: Yes

26th August 2018:

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd August 2018:

Such a friendly welcome from our lovely hosts. Our suite of rooms were very comfortable, clean and cosy. Everything we needed had been provided. An exceptional breakfast, beautifully cooked. The Olde Barn is well-placed for trips into the New Forest and the lovely coastal towns / villages of Lymington, Milford-on-Sea and Christchurch. Definitely our first choice for visiting this area.

We enjoyed great food at The Crown, Everton and The Royal Oak, Downton (both close to the Olde Barn).

Would Recommend: Yes

16th August 2018:

Very friendly and clean. Very nice rooms and great breakfast.

Lots of very good restaurants and pubs. Ideal location for both sea and forest walks.

Would Recommend: Yes

14th August 2018:

Would Recommend: Yes

11th August 2018:

A perfect place to stay in the New Forest. Julie and Simon were fantastic hosts and went far beyond the normal by providing a bottle of Prosecco to celebrate our wedding anniversary. The room was clean, modern and comfortable and the breakfast was superb.

Would Recommend: Yes

So pleased you chose The Olde Barn to celebrate your anniversary, both Simon & I hope that you do return, lovely to meet you both. Many thanks Julie.

8th August 2018:

Brilliant stay. Everything perfect, host Julie, you couldn't ask for better. We won't look anywhere else when we're next in that area. Great rooms, great food, Thank you Julie.

Would Recommend: Yes

7th August 2018:

Very clean and tidy accommodation. Julie's breakfast was amazing (make sure your hungry) Unfortunately we had to cut our stay short to get back, otherwise we would have been there for the duration.

Great launch point to take in all the sights of the New Forest which we enjoyed.

Would Recommend: Yes

31st July 2018:

Another very pleasant stay, accommodation first class with loads of little extras, food absolutely brilliant Julie the owner is lovely and looks after you well. Would highly recommend this b&b this was our 2nd stay and I’m sure will staying there for another holiday.

Would Recommend: Yes

So lovely to see you again & that you were able to relax for a few days in familiar surroundings. Many thanks Julie.

31st July 2018:

The Olde Barn is almost home from home! Everything you need right down to toiletries (hairspray, face cream etc). The breakfast was lovely and Julie could not do more to sort out my husband who is a coeliac sufferer including gluten free biscuits in the room. The bath was nice and long with plenty of hot water. (Only thing I noticed was perhaps a new shower head!). Also a car is necessary for this lovely accommodation. If you are in the New Forest you should definitely stay here.

Always lots of things to do in the New Forest and surrounding area. We visited Highcliff Castle (although more of a country home) and Hurst Castle, reached by a ferry or rather a long walk and both were very interesting. Any of the little villages/towns are pleasant for a wander and a cup of coffee. Same goes for the pubs for dinner though harder to find gluten free options here.

Would Recommend: Yes

29th July 2018:

My parents stayed here whilst house hunting in the area and had a wonderful time. They couldn’t rate Julie anymore highly. A mine of information and incredibly helpful.

Would Recommend: Yes

28th July 2018:

Julie most welcoming, nothing too much trouble.I mentioned at breakfast that it was my wife’s birthday, when we returned a card and bottle of wine was waiting for her, lovely touch.

Le Blaireau at Carey’s Manor, excellent birthday meal.

Would Recommend: Yes

28th July 2018:

Very enjoyable stay,room and facilities very good. Delicious breakfast served every morning enough to keep you satisfied all day. Nothing was too much trouble for Julie, even down to the jug of fresh milk we liked in the afternoon. If we are down there again we would certainly go back.

Would Recommend: Yes

26th July 2018:

Friendly and welcoming, Julie couldn’t do enough for us. The room was lovely and had all we needed.

Would Recommend: Yes

21st July 2018:

Sammy Millar Museum well worth a trip - and close-by. Good food at Hare & Hounds and Smugglers Inn.

Would Recommend: Yes

14th July 2018:

Excellent host with a good knowledge of the area. Nothing was too much bother.

Would Recommend: Yes

9th July 2018:

Would Recommend: Yes

8th July 2018:

Would Recommend: Yes

5th July 2018:

A Stunning property that didn't fail on any score and an owner in Julie that is fastidious and she is the ultimate hostess especially with the Mega Breakfasts for all tastes and requirements. We would recommend a stay here to anyone looking for a great base in the New Forest.

Lots of Local pubs and restaurants close by with high quality and reasonable prices recommended by Julie and tested by ourselves.

Would Recommend: Yes

4th July 2018:

There is nothing more that I can add to the above. Everything was excellent. Can think of nothing that can be improved. Thank you Julie for a very comfortable stay.

The Royal Oak, lirerally 2 minutes away. Very good food and service.

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd July 2018:

We were made to feel very welcome. Lovely breakfast. Comfortable room. Very enjoyable stay.

Royal Oak excellent food. Highcliffe Castle. Mudeford Beach and the Noisy Lobster bar/restaurant on the beach excellent food. Russell Cotes art gallery and museum just off Bournemouth beach fantastic and different.

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd July 2018:

A great B&B in a super part of the country. A very comfortable, clean and well cared for place to stay. Julie is a super host and the breakfasts were wonderful.I would recommend The Olde Barn as a first class place to rest your head!

Barton on Sea costal walk to Milford on Sea(about 5 miles round trip) is well worth the effort.

Would Recommend: Yes

30th June 2018:

Julie made us very welcome and we would stay there again.We had a choice of cooked breakfast and cereals etc,the best cooked breakfast we have had for a long time.

The Royal Oak for home cook meals. The beach house for scenary and near the beach. Tea and cakes at Everton gardens

Would Recommend: Yes

27th June 2018:

Thank you for a lovely weekend staying at The Old Barn! It was perfect. We were really pleased with our very comfortable room and facilities, and it was so peaceful - a real tonic. The surroundings are very rural and pretty. Thank you Julie for our delicious breakfasts which basically had everything we needed to set us up for days exploring the area and different towns and villages. It was great to meet you both and I have already recommended you to a friend!

We had a friendly welcome from the pub just 5 minutes away -I think it's called the Royal Oak. It didn't take long to get to Lymington, Highcliffe or Christchurch by car at all and Hycliffe beach is very unspoilt and uncluttered, a long stretch of beach with one great cafe with a view of whole beach and the Isle of Wight. There are so many great pubs and restaurants in the area.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you, so pleased you enjoyed your stay at The Olde Barn but also that you had good experiences everywhere else too, great. Many thanks Julie.

21st June 2018:

Very comfortable and relaxed. Great breakfasts! The loan of a local map leaflet was useful.

Best to book ahead for meals at the Crown adn the Oak pubs. The Smugglers seemed less busy. We followed our own copy of Pathfinder walks for the area and had plenty to do and see with that as our basic guide.A trip to the Isle of Wight as foot passengers made a change too.

Would Recommend: Yes

18th June 2018:

We had a very enjoyable stay. Julie welcoming and friendly. Excellent breakfast, from cereals to full English. Rooms comfortable and equipped with everything you might need.

Centrally located with easy access to Bournemouth and beyond to the west, and Southampton and Portsmouth to the east. A visit to the Mary Rose is a must. Locally Milford on Sea has a good selection of shops and places to eat.

Would Recommend: Yes

11th June 2018:

We were very happy with everything - the breakfasts were delicious, the cleanliness of the room could not be faulted, along with all the little extras put in and Julie is the perfect host. It was a very enjoyable stay.

A beautiful area, a lot to see and do. The pub down the road was very good with a varied menu.

Would Recommend: Yes

6th June 2018:

This is a fantastic b&b venue. The rooms are spotless and spacious with comfortable beds and good showers. Lots of little extras in the rooms make you feel extra welcome. The breakfasts cannot be faulted. Plenty of choice of cereals, lovely fresh fruit, yogurt, seeds and toast. Best of all a fantastic cooked breakfast. Julie is a perfect host. Friendly and helpful but unobtrusive. She has good local knowledge and gives great directions and advice on where to visit. The location is wonderful, being only a mile or so from lovely beaches and, of course, the New Forest. You won’t find a better place.

Buckler’s a Hard is beautiful and good value.

Would Recommend: Yes

15th May 2018:

Would Recommend: Yes

9th May 2018:

Lovely stay at the olde barn nothing was to much touble,Julie give us so much information about the local area and was so knowledgeable about local eateries.Her breakfasts and buffet was amazing.Could recommend it highly enough to anyone looking for a B&B in the area.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for choosing to stay at The Olde Barn, so pleased you enjoyed your stay & hope that return, many thanks, Julie.

8th May 2018:

Very friendly and welcoming. Felt at home from the moment we arrived and slept very well. Would recommend to anyone wishing to experience the New Forest or the coastline.

Wonderful fish and chips from the car park kiosk at Barton on Sea. Choice of many local pubs to choose from.

Would Recommend: Yes

So lovely to meet you both, great weather for your trip, hope you return, many thanks Julie.

7th May 2018:

Absolutely fabulous stay. We booked this as a last minute trip away and what a choice. The service was fantastic. Room was lovely, everything you could wish for was provided in the room, nothing was too much bother. Beautiful setting, convenient for visiting local attractions. Certainly would not hesitate to recommend this to other travelers and will certainly come back again.

Would Recommend: Yes

So lovely when guests really enjoy their stay, hopefully you will return for a longer stay & be able to enjoy the area more, many thanks, Julie.

30th April 2018:

Fabulous, such lovely friendly people, a great room, didn't make us feel uncomfortable when going in to have breakfast, and the breakfast was so yummy and so much to choose from, nothing was too much trouble, definitely worth staying here.

The Royal Oak pub, fantastic food and definitely worth a visit, Lymington is fabulous to visit and right in the New Forest.

Would Recommend: Yes

So pleased you enjoyed your stay & breakfast, would be lovely to see you again in the future. Many thanks Julie.

10th April 2018:

We have been staying at The Old Barn for a number of years and it as always been excellent. Julie provides a great breakfast which sets us up for the day. We have stayed at other B & B,S in the same area but only when The Old Barn is fully booked.

Julie will always let you know which restaurants are worth a visit and which are good value.

Would Recommend: Yes

So nice to see you both & glad you enjoyed your stay once again, its always lovely when guests return over a number of years & still enjoy all. Many thanks Julie.

4th April 2018:

Very comfortable overnight stay. Made to feel very welcome by owners. Great breakfast choices. Would definitely return.

We were down for a family funeral so didn't really go anywhere but the food for the wake at clifftop hotel in New Milton was lovely and staff were very friendly.

Would Recommend: Yes

3rd April 2018:

Highly recommended, great hospitality and tips for visiting local attractions and eating out. One minor opportunity/recommendation would be to add a shelf in the bathroom to house toiletries etc. Will definitely be coming back.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for choosing to stay at The Olde Barn, so pleased you enjoyed your stay weekend despite the weather & do hope you return, thank you for your comments. Best wishes Julie.

29th March 2018:

Excellent bed & breakfast,Rooms spotless a real eye for detail,breakfast excellent and Julie was always friendly and thoughtful !!! We shall certainly be staying with Julie again and would recommend this B&B to anyone looking for a peaceful break in this area.

Would recommend The Royal Oak 2mins down the road Excellent food.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your kind words & hope that you make a return visit. Best Wishes, Julie.

28th March 2018:

Well appointed, quiet room with substantial, well cooked breakfast. 4 vegetarian breakfasts were requested and they weren't a problem for our host who was very friendly and helpful.

Would Recommend: Yes

Glad you enjoyed your stay & enjoyed the breakfasts. Many thanks Julie.

16th March 2018:

Our room was clean, comfortable and had everything that we needed for our two night stay. We were told that the breakfast was awesome and so it proved to be! Julie was charming and gave a lot of helpful advice on where to go and how to get there.

We had a lovely dinner at The Royal Oak pub, two minutes away by car. It has recently been refurbished and there was a nice ambience and attentive staff. The food was very good. The New Forest is very pretty and there are loads of parking places. Get an official map(£2.50) from New Forest Information, it will be a great help for exploring.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you, nice to hear you enjoyed your breakfasts & also the newly refurbished Royal Oak, hope you visit us again. Many thanks Julie.

12th March 2018:

From receiving the most warm and friendly welcome from Julie, this continued during our stay. The accommodation was first class and the choices for breakfast and the full English were delicious. When we return to the New Forest would most definitely stay at The olde Barn if available. Have no hesitation in recommending to friends and have already done so.

We were attending a friend’s birthday party and do not know the area too well but from what we did see will certainly be returning to do some serious sightseeing.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your kind words, so lovely that you had a great time & enjoyed your stay at The Olde Barn, do hope you visit us again. Many thanks Julie.

12th March 2018:

Would Recommend: Yes

26th February 2018:

Food at the Crown Everton was wonderful. Food at the Mayflower was over priced for what it was.

Would Recommend: Yes

20th February 2018:

Superb hosts delicious food and more than enough of it

Plenty of pubs and restaurants varying in price and quality of service and food to cater for everyone

Would Recommend: Yes

29th January 2018:

Lovely and friendly welcome. Perfect location for easy access to all the sites. Rooms were very clean with everything you could wish for - and some lovely extras. Breakfast was delicious and cooked to perfection. If you are looking for an easy and friendly place to stay I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Julie and her wonderful home.

Would Recommend: Yes

11th December 2017:

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd December 2017:

Our second stay here. Enjoyed it both times. Stayed in room 1 in separate outbuilding. Large room with sofa. Very comfortable. Excellent choice for breakfast, we both chose to have a mix of good choice of fruit on offer followed by full English. Very enjoyable and easily kept us going until we got home mid afternoon. Would certainly recommend.

Would Recommend: Yes

21st November 2017:

We had a thoroughly enjoyable stay with you. The room is spacious and well furnished and we are impressed by your attention to detail - even down to a torch!! I think it would be very difficult to find a better breakfast. We look forward to seeing you again. gordon & Heather Smith.

The Crown is very good.

Would Recommend: Yes

So pleased you enjoyed your stay & felt comfortable with everything, we very much hope you will return, Many thanks Julie.

20th November 2017:

Absolutely perfect for what you need very welcoming .

Plenty to do and lots of local pubs and restaurants to eat in and plenty of lovely places to visit .

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for choosing to stay @ The Olde Barn, nice to hear that you enjoyed your stay aswell as the local area & eateries, would be lively to have you return. Many thanks Julie.

28th October 2017:

Lovely friendly hosts, Julie and Simon, nothing was too much trouble. Delicious breakfast. Well situated to visit anywhere in the New Forest.

Would Recommend: Yes

So pleased you enjoyed your stay,hope to see you again, Many thanks Julie.

28th October 2017:

Everything was great. A really warm cozy room. Good breakfast

lanes in Lymington

Would Recommend: Yes

25th September 2017:

We had a wonderful time staying at the The Olde Barn, Julie and her family made us very welcome , we would always book this B & B again .

Lots to see and do walking if you wish ! a wonderful coast line from Lymington to Bournemouth , great local food from Pubs and at very good value, with great service and we found very friendly throughout our stay. Thank you Allan and Janis Testot-Newick.

Would Recommend: Yes

Always so nice to know when guests enjoy their stay, hope you will return, Many thanks Julie.

23rd September 2017:

Excellent & fantastic breakfast

Take Julies advice and you won’t go wrong

Would Recommend: Yes

19th September 2017:

Would Recommend: Yes

18th September 2017:

The welcome was warm and friendly. The breakfast was well cooked and very generous. The accommodation was first class. We really enjoyed our short stay and hope to return.

Well placed for the crossing to the IOW and we visited the Island - Yarmouth, where you land, is attractive and has a range of shops and eateries.

Would Recommend: Yes

12th September 2017:

Service and accommodation were both excellent. Would be happy to stay again.

Julie recommended the local pub which was very close and served excellent food.

Would Recommend: Yes

7th September 2017:

A beautiful nostalgic atmostphere with all the favourite home comforts, soft furnishings and everything you should need. Met with a very warm welcome .

A very nice pub within walking distance.

Would Recommend: Yes

Nice to meet you all, glad you enjoyed your stay & hopefully you will return for a longer stay next time, Many thanks Julie.

4th September 2017:

Would Recommend: Yes

27th August 2017:

Great self-contain units. Julie serves an excellent breakfast, which is probably the best I have ever had is 20+ years of travel.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for staying at The Olde Barn, so glad you enjoyed your breakfast, hopefully you will return for more!! Many thanks Julie.

25th August 2017:

Charming owner , very helpful for visits and tours , superb beakfast

2 good local pubs , one walkable , and haute cuisine on the seafront at Barton on sea

Would Recommend: Yes

23rd August 2017:

This is probably the best B & B we have stayed at for a long time. The greeting, freindlieness, and hospitality shown by Julie, are to be commended. Nothing is too much trouble. Rooms are immaculate, and extremely well equipped. The breakfast choice is wonderful, from fruit, cereal, and yoghurts, to full cooked English or what ever you fancy, nothing is too much trouble, and all of high quality. It would be our first choice if in Hampshire.

We found good value pub food at the Royal Oak, which is actually within walking distance from the BB. We also used the Crown at Everton, the food is of a higher quality, but the service is so slow bordering on poor. We managed a pint and a main course in one and a half hours, and gave up on dessert and coffee when we saw how long others were waiting.

Would Recommend: Yes

It was a pleasure to have you staying, delightful guests, always welcome, so sorry The Crown was unusually dissappointing,hopefully you will be in Hampshire again! Many thanks Julie.

20th August 2017:

Would Recommend: Yes

19th August 2017:

Would Recommend: Yes

19th August 2017:

Very friendly and welcoming, a real gem of a find. Would recommend to all

Plenty of pubs for food around nearby

Would Recommend: Yes

18th August 2017:

Great B&B. Prob one of the bast I've stayed at. Made to feel very welcome. Breakfast was great, both in quality and amount. Rooms very nice and very quiet as they are well away from the main road. Our room was perfect for 2 , very clean and nicely decorated. Well located with the coast being close and the new forest about 15 minutes. I never like to comment without finding some negatives. I struggled to find any here apart from the wifi. Could usually get on to the wifi but was a weak signal so struggled a bit without having to go outside or stand in the window. The wifi is the only reason I didn't give 5 stars all round. So with better wifi in the rooms I think this is close to a perfect B&B.

With the entrance being on a bend it's a bit tricky to see the sign until you are very close but our sat nav with the given post code was spot on. With easy access to Lymington, the New Forest and Christchurch it is well located. Some nice local pubs and Hurst Castle is only 10 minutes away (well the ferry to it is anyway) and is an interesting place to visit.

Would Recommend: Yes

Many thanks for all your kind comments, very much appreciated, the wi-fi can be a little weak but a main pc is available if required. Hope to see you again. Many thanks Julie.

17th August 2017:

julie who run the bb is very helpful and cooks a very nice breakfast has lots of leaflets on area

Would Recommend: Yes

Lovely to meet you both, glad you enjoyed the breakfasts, hope you return some time, Many thanks, Julie.

16th August 2017:

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your review, would be lovely to see you again. Many thanks Julie.

15th August 2017:

Really enjoyable stay. Made to feel welcome. Would use again.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you, glad you enjoyed your stay & hope you return another time. Many thanks Julie.

2nd August 2017:

Very comfortable B & B in self contained annex. All day access with own key is very useful. Fantastic breakfasts provided by owner Julie, who is a very helpful and friendly host. Would highly recommend to other travellers

Location is ideally placed for the coastal and forest walks. Numerous pubs, that cater for all day eating. Also excellent fish and chips nearby in Milford & Barton on Sea.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you, hope to see you again, Julie.

25th July 2017:

Charming and hospitable throughout our stay. Plus a beautiful surprise for my partner who's birthday was on the weekend of our stay, Julie gave her a Birthday card and a lovely bottle of wine. Everything about our stay was perfect in every way. The accommodation was 5 star, Breakfast was absolutely fantastic. We will definitely be going again and can't recommend it enough. Thank you for looking after us so well.

Julie has all the info you could want. From good local dinning to Horse riding in the Forest.

Would Recommend: Yes

Many thanks for your lovely comments,so glad you had a great birthday weekend & look forward to seeing you again, Best wishes, Julie.

23rd July 2017:

Lovely rooms located in outbuildings close to the main barn conversion. Everything was provided, so if this is a last minute stay you just need to buy a toothbrush! Breakfast was cooked and served by Julie in the main house and we wanted for nothing! Great location set back from the main road, so easy access to Lymington and the surrounding coastal villages. Julie our host was lovely and recommended places to visit and dine. We'll be back!

We know the area quite well but needed suggestions of where to dine. Julie recommended the The Cliff House at Barton on Sea. Our table overlooked the sea and we were treated to a beautiful sunset. Great food and friendly efficient staff.