Family-friendly holiday rentals in Ferndown

An absolutely dreamy escape for two! complete with scenic views, and enough special touches to feel at home. Fiona made everything so comfortable and we look forward to coming back!

Our second visit here, and will likely come back. Astrid is a great host and the stables are a lovely little space to stay with beautiful surroundings and a great location within the New Forest.

Our stay was fabulous! We had the best time and the lodge was stunning. Everything we asked for. Mark and Maria were wonderful hosts and very accommodating. We would be definitely staying here again.

Amazing place! Perfect location for a family holiday. The house has absolutely everything you need and more. We really enjoyed sea kayaking and paddle boarding with all Daves's kit. The sea is so close you can carry everything down to the shore. We really loved the hot tub and sauna and bbq area. The games room was a great space for the kids to hang out and play as well as the adults. We couldn't have wanted more. We'd wholeheartedly recommend this amazing house.

Definitely recommend Sam’s beautiful house. Immaculately kept garden with hot tub and huge trampoline which kept the children busy. All rooms with clean and had everything that we needed. Beds very comfortable and bathrooms were clean and showers etc all in good order. Thank you!

We had a lovely stay at Victoria’s! The house was spotless and had everything we needed including baby things (travel cot, high chair and stair gate). The garden was completely enclosed which meant we were able to let the dogs off their leads while we sat outside. And wow the garden is a real sun trap! I would recommend the Barford Inn (4 min) walk for good pub grub and a nice outdoor area. We also spent the afternoon in the grounds of Wilton House which has a fantastic playground for toddlers and kids and a lovely cafe. Three nights wasn’t long enough so we’re hoping to come back in the near future!

We had a lovely, relaxing stay! The space was perfectly set up for kids and incredibly comfortable and warm. The hot tub was a real bonus! My 2yo has asked if we can go back to Sarah’s house ever since we left 😂 We will definitely be back. Thanks for a great stay!

My parents had an amazing one-month stay at Laura’s Airbnb! The apartment was exactly as described. Clean, comfortable, and well-equipped. The location was perfect, close to local shops, restaurants, and public transportation, which made exploring the area so easy. Laura was incredibly welcoming, quick to respond to any questions. I would highly recommend staying here to anyone looking for a pleasant and hassle-free experience! Thank you, Laura

We had a great stay at Matt’s place! The apartment was super clean and literally right next to Southbourne Beach—such a perfect spot for a family getaway. It was really handy having a patio door for loading and unloading the car, and everything we needed was close by. There’s a cute little café just down the road, the Co-op was fully stocked, and it’s just a short walk to some nice shops, bars, and restaurants. Overall, an ideal location and a really easy, comfortable stay. Would definitely come back. Thanks, Matt!

Here's a short Airbnb review: "5 stars! We had an unforgettable stay at this beautiful barn! The location was stunning! The location was perfect for our family, with plenty of space to explore and enjoy the great outdoors. We had a lovely welcome hamper and made sure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend for families or anyone looking for a peaceful retreat surrounded by nature. Can't wait to come back!" 🌳🐴

Matthew's property was perfect for myself and 2 friends. It's lovely and full of character, as well as well stocked with everything we needed (including a hairdryer, fan for the warm nights and some toiletries that we forgot). We enjoyed chatting at the table overlooking the large well maintained and beautiful garden on the sunny evenings. It was easy to find, very central in the New Forest, off the high street in the lovely Beaulieu village. It was exactly what we were looking for. We constantly saw horses on our drive to and from the property which just felt magical. Definitely a place I'd come back to.

Would highly recommend....amazing accommodation, great location and a friendly & welcoming host in Hilary. We'll certainly be back again!

Hayley is a great host if you need any help or information where to get breakfast or the shop just ask . Great place to stay and relax , sunbathe, read .

Absolute Perfection. We have been fortunate to stay at some great Airbnb’s over the past 10 years but this has to be the best! Maria was a fantastic host. She was always friendly and quick to reply to queries, she gave a us loads of helpful information as well as tips of places to visit and go for food. She greeted us at the cottage and gave us the warmest welcome and even baked us a cake! There were other welcoming gifts too including an activity pack and chocolate buttons for our daughter, a bottle of wine, milk, sourdough & local jam. All were lovely. The cottage itself is beautiful, full of character and charm, it felt cosy whilst spacious enough at the same time. It was spotlessly clean and contained everything we could need for our stay. Beds were large and very comfortable. The outdoor space is incredible! There is off road parking for atleast 2 cars, a large fully enclosed front garden, decking with lovely seating area over looking the rear wonderful rear garden.

Amanda and Chris, have a beautiful flat it was in an excellent location with lots of amenities and close to the beach. Amanda’s instructions were clear and the extra information provided was extremely useful. I would definitely recommend a visit, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

The cottage was beautiful, Such a lovely setting. Every thing we needed was there,. Was pleased to see the cottage was very homely and kept traditional rather than boutique style. Would recommend it to anyone,

Our family loved staying at the condo. Jacqui & Tony were extremely accommodating and answered all our questions in a speedy manner. The pool is a very nice touch to the air bnb. We used it once as the weather was very nice whilst we were there but definitely would’ve used more if the weather hadn’t been as good. Thanks Jacqui & Tony

Great location for a family break. Entertainment passes included. Kids will love the robots delivering food in the restaurant. Didnt try out the pool this time but looked great. Loved how close we were to the beach beautiful day and night, with stunning sunsets. Also enjoyed a walk around the nature reserve. Great base for getting out on our bikes. We absolutely love the new forest and this was a great base for a short stay. We'd happily stay for longer.

The views from Seascape are wonderful and added greatly to our holiday. From sunny breakfast on the deck to cosy evenings watching the sun set we found everything we needed and we felt at home straight away. The lodge was immaculate and Judith dealt quickly with the only issue we had when the oven had a fault, so our holiday was not impacted greatly. It's a 15 minute walk into Swanage with an uphill return or free 2 hrs parking next to the Co op if you spend £10 there. Altogether a perfect place to enjoy Swanage and explore the Isle of Purbeck.

We had a blissful few days at Flint cottage. Wonderful kitchen to cook in, and multiple fabulous farm shops nearby. We ordered a heat and eat pie and a DIY breakfast pack for our first night, which made the start of the holiday so much more chilled out. The outdoor bath was also really special. We were so comfortable throughout we just relaxed completely. Can’t wait to come back!

very friendly, replied v quickly to a couple of pre booking queries, hot tub brilliant...

Highly recommended! Clare is a fantastic host who made us feel very welcome. She went above and beyond in accommodating for us and offered local recommendations. The space is in a perfect location, approx 4min walk to beach, which made it fantastic for early morning strolls. The space was as described (though it DOES have hot water) and spacious for two people. You can easily be self-sufficient with the amenities e.g in the kitchen. Thank you for letting us stay and we will return in the future :-)

We had a great stay. The place was easy to find, and there was plenty of parking in site. We could let ourselves in as the key was in a key-safe box, and just left the key in the door on leaving so the check-in/out was seamless. The place felt like it was in the middle of nowhere, very peaceful and beautiful countryside. The accommodation itself was basic, clean and comfortable, perfect for our needs. But for us the best bit was the pool and games rooms (the main reason for booking this place). The pool was a decent size, the water was clean and a nice temperature - the kids loved it and the parents loved the sauna which was pool side. The games room was very well equipped with a table tennis table and badminton court (the court was not full size but big enough for fun with the kids), although I'd advise bringing your own bats and balls if you took it seriously ;). The room also had loads of kids toys to amuse the younger ones.

We stayed here for just over a week with our three children -everything was clean and tidy when we arrived and it was a nice place to use as a base for going to the beach/Hengistbury Head. Lovely holiday!