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Southampton Rd., Lyndhurst SO43 7BQ, England
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Rufus House
Ranked #3 of 20 Lyndhurst B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 134 Reviews
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What travellers say about this B&B/inn
  • Very friendly(9)
  • Clean and comfortable(4)
  • Good size(3)
  • Would definitely stay(3)
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Reading.Berks
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“Excellent from start to finish!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012
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person found this review helpful

A big well kept Victorian/Georgian House with interesting turret on the main road into Lyndhurst but quiet spacious rooms. The owner (Japanese) met us on arrival and was tremendously friendly and welcoming and helpful. The interior is bright and warm. The rooms were beautifully laid out with latest mod cons - very quiet and modern quality furniture and beds. Please note - STAIRS ONLY - They did apologise. The breakfast was superb. The best I have EVER had in the UK. It looked like a Masterchef plate and my girlfriend loved her veggie breakfast. Quality, comfort, quietness and ultra-warmth - could not ask for better! Everyone smiling at breakfast time. No pool - unless you like Koi Carp :-)

Room Tip: Go for the back or side of the house - main road is to the front. There is a good downstairs room if...
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Newbury, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Excellent time”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012
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We stayed here for a two night break in the New Forest.

Room was large, roomy and clean and so was the bedding and bathroom.

Found the Hosts to be very friendly and had a good chat with them.

The location is excellent too. The town was two minutes walk away and ponies were walking wild on the common on the other side of the road.

Our Hosts took interest in our stay and even had print-outs of walking routes in the area for us to take away.

Plenty of parking as well for our people carrier.

Will definitely stay here again and next time will bring our pedal bikes to explore the area more.

Room Tip: We had the front corner room under the spire and no issues with traffic
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Fantastic!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012
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people found this review helpful

Great stay. Couldn't fault the house or the service. Would definitely visit again! Very comfortable beds and room was very clean.

  • Stayed January 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Port Isaac, United Kingdom
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“Great B & B”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2011
2
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My partner and I stayed at this B & B as it was close to Southampton Airport. We stayed in the ground floor turret room which was very spacious, clean and comfortable. The owners were very pleasant and helpful. Good breakfast with a good choice of cooked and continental food. Would definitely stay again. Great location for walking.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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London, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Very comfortable”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I chose Rufus House based on the review of other site users, which gave exceptional feedback!

After my first meeting with Ernesto and Etsuko I felt right at home, they were very professional and accommodating. Through the course of my job I spent just over 2 months at the Rufus House.

Over the long period nothing was a problem for them, they were very helpful, and provided a real home from home environment.

Breakfast was excellent with a large selection of cereals, cooked breakfasts and drinks and the very tasty pear jam.

Sadly I changed jobs and had to move away from the area, but should I ever require a B&B in the Lyndhurst area I will be straight on the phone to Ernesto and Etsuko for a room.

All in all I would recommend to anyone that they stay at this B&B should they be looking for a excellent hosts, well sized rooms which are clean, tidy and with a flair of style.

Ernestoand Etsuko thank you again for making my staying so comfortable.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Southampton Rd., Lyndhurst SO43 7BQ, England
Price range (per night):* INR6,169 - 8,893

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