Just returned from a Twixmas/NY break at Little Paddock. We stayed in the "Love in the Mist" lodge.
We have to agree with previous reviews, they really are right when they say luxury lodges - everything is catered for and our lodge really was so quaint, with lots of lovely little romantic touches. We also had the dine-in meal on NYE (that can be ordered when you book), which really was fantastic.
We used the hot tub in the "Pamper Pad" one night (nice, although this would be probably be better at any other time than in December!!). I also booked a reflexology treatment with Julie, who visits the site and can treat you in the Pamper Pad. She was very good, I can highly recommend her!
There are no pubs/restaurants within walking distance (that we could tell anyway), but Ringwood is only a short drive away and has a few restaurants. There were also recommended pubs that were a short driving distance, although we did not try these, as there is a large Waitrose about 10 mins drive from the site and we got rather hooked by their lovely food selection and the excellent kitchen facilities in the lodge made it easy to dine in!
To the rear of the site, you have direct access to some lovely country walks, which we did a couple of times.
We would agree that Brett and Sue make absolutely fantastic hosts and really can't do enough to make your stay enjoyable.
It was a lovely break, we really enjoyed it and when we're next visiting the New Forest, we may well return to Little Paddock to explore some of the other gorgeous lodges they have!
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31 January 2012
Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to review us over the past year - your comments are greatly valued by myself and Brett
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