Charming pet-friendly Forest cottage with open-plan living, a cosy wood-burning stove, and a wood-fired sauna tucked away in the private garden.
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Entrance into porch with doors to open plan living space and stairs to first floor. Lounge area with comfortable seating, Smart TV and log burning stove. Dining area with wooden dining table and benches to seat eight. Kitchen area with breakfast bar and 2 stools plus built-in electric oven and gas hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave, under-counter fridge with ice box, air fryer and nutri-bullet. French doors open onto the rear garden terrace and utility cupboard with washing machine and tumble dryer. Cottage stairs to
FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1 with 6ft super-king size bed, hanging rails, drawer units and Smart TV. En-suite wet room with shower, wash basin, WC, heated towel rail and underfloor heating. Bedroom 2 with 4ft small double bed and built-in wardrobe. Bedroom 3 with 3ft single bed. Family bathroom with bath and shower over, wash basin, WC and heated towel rail.
New for 2026
Drift Cottage is a charming and cosy base for your next New Forest getaway, just a short stroll from the open forest.
Downstairs, the open-plan living area offers plenty of sociable space to relax, centred around a welcoming wood-burning stove—perfect for cosy, out-of-season stays. Upstairs, you’ll find three comfortable bedrooms, including a master with en suite wet room, plus a family bathroom.
Outside, the pretty garden features several seating areas to catch the sun throughout the day, along with a sheltered summerhouse and a wood-fired sauna—ideal for year-round enjoyment.
The open forest is a short stroll away, where ponies, cattle and donkeys roam free. The village of Pilley has a community store stocking holiday essentials and the oldest pub in the New Forest, The Fleur de Lys, is a welcoming spot serving local food and drink. Lymington with its many independent shops, café’s, pubs and restaurants is a short drive away. Other local attractions include the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, Longdown Activity Farm, New Forest Wildlife Park, Paulton’s Park, Furzey Gardens and Calshot Activity Centre.
Outside
The attractive landscaped garden has a lower terrace with seating area, gas barbecue and wood-fired sauna. Steps take you up to the raised deck, with table and chairs and summerhouse featuring comfortable seating and day bed.
Please supervise children at all times whilst using the sauna.
The local area
Pilley is a relaxed and tranquil village with a well-stocked shop, Post Office, church, village hall and one of the New Forests’ best pubs. The village is frequented by New Forest ponies, cattle and donkeys who take a detour from the surrounding open forest to wander down the village lanes. Nearby is Royden Woods, a nature reserve with paths and tracks to cycle or walk to Brockenhurst. For more shops, the busy Georgian Marine town of Lymington is just 3 miles away.
Pilley is home to the oldest pub in the New Forest, The Fleur de Lys, which has served drinks since 1096. Pop in, and you’ll find a list of previous landlords since 1498 proudly displayed by the entrance. This chocolate box, picture perfect thatched pub is as exceptionally historic and traditional inside, as it is out. Vast inglenook fire places crack and fizzle in the colder months and during warm sunny months, a lovely beer garden beckons you outside. Service is fast and friendly and the food holds an outstanding reputation.
Other notable attractions in the village include the stunning woodland garden at ‘Spinners’. Here, you can see unusual and rare plants, and enjoy a tea and coffee in the quirky visitors ‘Cabin’. If you love soft fluffy, funky sheep then look at New Forest Mohair. They have a herd of beautiful Angora Goats and produce a gorgeous range of lustrous scarves, socks, yarns, silks, hats and fleeces.
Parking
There is parking for up to 4 cars on the private driveway and in front of the cottage.
Additional information
Included: Bed linen and towels (guests must provide their own beach/sauna towels if required), gas central heating, internet, basket of logs in the appropriate season. Mobile reception is generally reasonable, although please check with your provider prior to booking. Pets: 2 dogs welcome. Please note that they must be over the age of 1 year old (unless agreed with the owner prior to booking) and dogs must be fully house trained and well behaved. Please note that there is a standard charge of £30 per pet per week. Children: All ages welcome. Stair gate fitted to bottom of staircase. No baby equipment provided. Sauna: Use of the sauna is at your own risk. Please supervise children in and around the sauna. EV Charging: Not possible at this property. Bicycle Storage: Inside lockable summer house. Short Breaks: Available. Local facilities: Local pubs – Fleur De Lys – 1 mile, the Red Lion Boldre – 2 miles. Shops, pubs, restaurants and café’s in Lymington – 3 miles. Beaches: Shingle beaches can be found at Milford on Sea and sandy beaches at Highcliffe – approx. 7 miles, plus Bournemouth/Boscombe beyond.
