Broadlands Gate

I think John is the friendliest B and B host I've ever met. My husband and I wanted a short break from London, somewhere accessible by train. Broadlands Gate appealed to us because it's a bit outside of Brockenhurst, includes breakfast, and had a suite available. Our suite had two bedrooms, one full bath, and a WC, PLUS a sitting area complete with books and everything to make tea. John is so friendly and flexible, and took the time to make up our beds after we'd left for the day, complete with a chocolate on the pillow. The breakfast each morning was so filling we didn't need lunch---yogurt, granola, fruit, coffee, toast with various jams and marmalade, sausages, bacon, tomatoes, mushrooms, and eggs cooked to order. It's only about a 15 minute walk, if that, into central Brockenhurst. We also were able to walk to Roydon Woods Nature Reserve, which allowed us to really get away from everyone and immerse ourselves in the woods. We had a more casual dinner at the Snakecatcher Pub and then a fancier dinner at The Huntsman, both excellent. This break was everythinf we hoped it would be, and staying at Broadlands Gate was a big part of that!