As the summer nights begin to draw in and the crisper weather starts to unfold, autumn will soon be here.
The New Forest is world famous for its autumn colours. From September onwards you can expect to see the colours of the beech trees begin to change to rich oranges, reds and golds.
Take a look at what you can expect from an autumn break to Pinewood Cottage
Autumn walks
Take the short walk from our doorstep and you are into open forest. Take a slow amble around and soak up the scenery that surrounds Lyndhurst – and see how many of the famous New Forest Ponies you can spot.
You can also enjoy a variety of walks to suit all abilities on the New Forest National Park website, including some great dog walks.
From 14-29 October, you can also book onto a variety of walks or bike rides as part of the annual New Forest Walking & Cycling Festival.
Spot the wildlife
Autumn is a great time to see deer rutting (just keep your distance) and is also the time of year when pigs are allowed to roam free as part of the annual pannage. The pigs (owned by New Forest Commoners) are released to eat the fallen acorns, which are poisonous to the ponies, donkeys and cattle which graze the forest.
Grab your camera and capture the huge variety of fungi that you’ll find on the forest floor too.
Cosy New Forest pubs
Relax after a busy time exploring with a cosy pub meal in front of a roaring fireplace. The perfect antidote to those chillier days and nights!
Try some of the New Forest’s local fare and be sure to sample some of the local brews and tipples.
Some of our favourite local pubs include The New Forest Inn at Emery Down and the Waterloo Arms, Lyndhurst.
Autumn breaks at Pinewood Cottage
This autumn, we are offering a 25% discount on remaining rooms between September and November when booking a 4 day mid-week break through our website. Added to this, dogs are charged at just £5 per day.
Book your autumn break now and make the most of this most spectacular time of year here in the New Forest.
