Name: Penny Farthing Hotel & Cottages
Address: Romsey Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7AA, GB

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2026

Trevor

Faultless

8/10

Excellent

09 Jul 2026

Karen

Lovely comfy room, fan provided during the extreme heat. Lovely small, mostly shaded, terrace at the back of the hotel.
Delicious breakfast and very helpful, friendly staff.
There is one set of steep, narrow stairs to get to the rooms although help was offered to carry up our case.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

ROB

lovely stay in this dog friendly hotel. Room was clean and comfortable, although the bathroom with shower in bath arrangements slightly dated. Breakfast was more than adequate and included a sausage for the dog. Staff were all very helpful and sourced extra fans on request for the hottest days in June.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2026

Grahame

Staff really helpful, rooms were clean,breakfast was very nice, the outside of the hotel needs updating but don’t go by that when booking, it’s in a good spot convenient for the town, no lifts

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Jun 2026

Emma

We stayed here for one night. Staff were lovely, breakfast was freshly cooked to order and our room was very comfortable.
The car park round the back is quite small but we parked easily.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2026

Janet

The general overall stay was super. The staff very helpful especially when we had a problem with our tv, came and sorted it straight away. The organisation of the breakfast with tables linked to your room name was a real plus! Much nicer than 'sit where you like'!
Breakfast was lovely with great service, the one down side was the lack of fresh fruit and the tables could be a little larger!
Room was clean, well maintained and serviced. Great to have parking and only a 2 minute walk into the centre of town.
Definitely recommend 👌

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Jun 2026

Andy

4th visit to hotel which is convenient for visiting our son. Rooms are clean and breakfast is excellent. Ask for ground or first floor as 2nd floor are in roof and awkward if tall.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Oliver

Excellent stay and kind staff + great breakfast

8/10

Excellent

04 Jun 2026

Katherine

It is about 25 mins drive to princess cruise port and a good place for one night stay. I was a bit worried about carrying suitcases upstairs. Susan relied to my question before my trip and offered assistance if needed. There are several local restaurants within 5 mins walking. My husband left one bag in Uber car. Susan helped call our driver and had the bag back on time. Breakfast on the second day was excellent. We had very good time there. I will consider to book again in future.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2026

Effie

Great breakfast!! Staff so helpful!!

Family

6/10

Pleasant

31 May 2026

Kirsty

Honest, true review.

The hotel welcome at reception was good, with the male member of staff taking us to our room and showing us around.

We had one of the Mad Hatter self catering cottages. The cottages are clearly in need of an update, with paint flaking off of walls, creaky stained floorboards and stains on chair cushions.

What we paid was reasonable for what we got, being a three bedroom cottage during half term.

Unfortunately for us, the main room at the front was absolutely unbearable with the road noise. People who walked past, we heard every word of their conversation and could even hear the road noise with our ear plugs in. We ended up having to move the mattress into the lounge to block out the noise. The hotel was full so we couldn’t ask to be moved.

The location however is fantastic if you love being in Lyndhurst. Only a short couple of minutes walk into the centre.

We didn’t eat the breakfast as this wasn’t included with the cottages.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

14 May 2026

Raimonda

Ample parking. Staff were helpful. Stayed in apartment one with two kids. Good value for money. Bedrooms are nice. Bathroom and kitchen are a bit tired, but practical. Has everything we needed. You do hear the road from the front double bedroom, but my kids slept fine. There is an emergency door at the double room at the back, so not recommended for kids. Otherwise it’s conveniently located for the town. An affordable way to explore the new forest.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

05 May 2026

Serena

Lovely spacious room for my family of 4. Clean, ample towels, and bedding. General areas all clean, staff were very pleasant and helpful. Parking was easy and onsite, and it's great how close you are walking distance into Lyndhurst high street. Breakfast was very nice and had plenty of choice. Huge thanks!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2026

caroline

Great breakfast.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

04 May 2026

Julia

We stayed in an apartment for the night. It was very spacious and freshly decorated, if a little sparsely. The property is pretty tired on the outside but fortunately was fine inside. It was a very reasonable price for 3 bedrooms. Only issue was a lot of road noise in the front bedroom.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Apr 2026

Steve

Room was clean, staff very friendly and helpful, Breakfast choice very good and food very good, ample parking.
Loved the cycling theme around the Hotel.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2026

Joanne

The room was very clean and comfortable. Breakfast is superb.Very dog friendly, even gave our dog a sausage. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Very near the high street and the National Park. Highly recommend.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2026

Dave

The room was very clean & very friendly staff.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2026

Richard

Lovely hotel had an enjoyable stay .

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2025

Rebecca

A very comfortable stay. We arrived late and had a friendly check in. The hotel was very clean and our room was comfortable with everything we needed. A good breakfast the next morning too. Will absolutely stay again.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

02 Nov 2025

simon

was a last minute booking, the hotel is conveniently located, staff were friendly and food was good.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2025

Mark

Great value accommodation. Very clean. Staff very friendly. Only slight downside was that the noise seemed to travel through from other rooms a little bit. Otherwise excellent and would definitely recommend

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2025

Adrian

Everything was spot on, from the staff, to the room, and at breakfast.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Sep 2025

Simon

Nice country inn style accomodation with good breakfast. Not very accessible for guests with physical handicaps.

8/10

Excellent

31 Aug 2025

Andrew

Great budget option

Friendly helpful staff. I travelled with my dog and she was made very welcome - even getting her own sausage at breakfast. Great shower in the room. Would stay again when passing through. The only downside was the uncomfortable pillows.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2025

Nichola

Lovely stay.

Great room, very clean.
Good breakfast, great location.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2025

Simon

Great place!

Great place. Very clean. Spacious rooms. Friendly staff.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2025

Vanessa

A super little Hotel

This was a great value Hotel and we will have no hesitation in booking again. Nothing elaborate and in a fairly old building, this hotel offered everything you will need. The stairs to our room at the top were steep but the bed was comfortable, the shower hot and the towels large and fluffy. Tea and coffee with a kettle were in the room. The breakfast included was really lovely. Full English with extras included. The town was in walking distance with pubs, shops, restaurants and an excellent Fish and Chip take away or eat in which we thoroughly enjoyed. The New Forest was on the doorstep. A great position for access to all we wanted. We will definitely be booking again when we next visit the area.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2025

Derek

Friendly staff, excellent breakfast, near to local pubs and restaurants for evening meals.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Jul 2025

D

Comfortable stay

Small single room but airy and comfortable. Road noise was a bit of a problem but not unbearable. Would stay here again.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2025

Jill

Penny farthing hotel

Very good experience. Small room but that was asked for. Portable air con in the room.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Jul 2025

Tracy

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Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

07 Jul 2025

Sarah

The room was a nice size single, temperature was comfortable (they also provided me with a fan), bathroom was a good size and clean, shower was powerful, windows that opened, tv which had Netflix etc, little bit noisy from the road but that couldn’t be helped with the location, staff were lovely, check in was easy, plenty of parking, great location to walk into Lyndhurst. The only thing that let it down for me was the entrance to the room (which is at the top of the stairs) isn’t very well insulated and I could hear every conversation and door slam of people walking past and unfortunately when I stayed I was woken up at around 5, so I suggest earplugs if you are a light sleeper, but other than that overall a good stay. Nice breakfast too.

Business_and_leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jun 2025

Chloe

Very clean and tidy . Gorgeous Kangaroo room . Staff amazing . Mattress on bed shocking coudl feel the springs . Lovely area to stay

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jun 2025

Mike

A Spruce Up Required

The hotel was situated within a lovely town just a few miles outside of Southampton. There was plenty of parking to the rear of the hotel. The staff were very friendly and helped me out on a couple of things. The room itself seemed to be in converted loft space with the sloped walls making me feel like Gandalf in a hobbit's house and yes I did bang my head a couple of times as a result. There was a fusty smell from the bathroom which disappeared after leaving the door open. During a particularly warm day, there was a fan in the room but the cooler option was to open the Velux style windows which provided a much-needed cross breeze. The shower was a little pathetic to be honest. There was a cornucopia of dining options available within a mile of the hotel and I ate at the Crown Stirrup which was very enjoyable. Breakfast was largely forgettable. The décor was quite tired around the hotel and especially in the bathroom so I didn't feel there was a lot of value to the stay.

Business

8/10

Excellent

10 Jun 2025

Sandra

convenient, clean, roomy hotel

Great location in easy walking distance to the main street shopping and restaurants. Our room was spacious and clean. We were on road side so did have the traffic noise, which is no fault of the hotel, our friend had a back facing room which was quiet, so suggest if you don't like traffic noise ask for a quieter room - we were happy with our room. Breakfast was excellent

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2025

Sandra

Convenient and good hotel

The Penny Farthing Hotel is in easy walking distance to the High Street, our room was spacious and clean. Breakfast was excellent. We were street side and did have traffic noise but that was not an issue for us, or can the hotel stop the traffic all night!! We would definitely stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2025

Elizabeth

Very nice property and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was filling and tasty. It was a short walk to a nearby pub. There was parking in the back of the property as well. Definitely recommend!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

31 May 2025

Melvyn

Rooms very tired, small bathroom and road noise

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2025

Linda

There were no problems. Food was mediocre. Nothing memorable.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2025

Maxine

Right Outside hotel parking

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2025

Paula

2 night break

Very nice setting for a hotel close to lyndhurst centre and lovely pubs for evening meals only one problem was no sleep at night due to traffic noise we needed windows open as in the heat wave but fan was provided excellent breakfast and comfortable room

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2025

Antony

Highly recommended

Overnight stay due to ferry being cancelled due to heavy fog. Easy book in, Excellent clean and comfortable room, plenty of space, Kettle tea coffee facilities provided, excellent breakfast and good value for money

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Feb 2025

Clive

I have driven past this hotel many times when visiting family in the area..the family room was perfect for our group this trip

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

04 Feb 2025

Stephen

Recommended

Good location with clean and quiet rooms, recommended.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jan 2025

Jon

Excellent stay

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

28 Dec 2024

Louise

Good Value

Short stay. Good location. Clean and recent refurb. Restaurant spotless and a good breakfast. Dog friendly at £20 per night extra. Good free parking. On the downside, the walls are thin and we had some annoyingly noisy neighbours 😟

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Oct 2024

gary

Traditional hotel that does enough

The hotel is straight forward and offers old fashioned charm. It is a little tired and dated, but clean and has staff who get on with things and are supportive.

My only negative is the electric car charging point. Or lack of one. The hotel has two outside plug sockets connected by a cable with a 13amp fuse. Guess what happens when two cars plug in, each drawing 10amps. The fuse blows! The outcome is you cannot rely on getting an overnight trickle charge of a only 2kw per hour. Which is around 100 miles for a 12 hr duration. And the hotels pricing for use of their socket is £25, irrespective of how much charge you get. Clearly this needs a drastic rethink and is not a good advert for either customer service or safety

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2024

Wiliam

excellent value for money

Excellent value for money with great service

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Sep 2024

Tracey

The hotel is situated a short walk from the centre off the main road. The staff were pleasant and approachable. The room was comfy and the breakfast was lovely.
My only criticisms are there was no lift so carrying heavy cases up a steep flight of stairs wasn’t ideal and the bar is just a small fridge containing canned beer, cider and mixers with a limited choice of spirits and wine however there is a pub only 2 minutes walk away.
Overall a nice spot to stay for an overnight stop

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

07 Sep 2024

RODNEY

Convenient for what we wanted

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2024

Jayne

It was a lovely place to stay en route to the Isle of wight definitely would stay again

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2024

Jane

We have stayed at the penny farthing on several occasions, the staff are friendly, rooms are modern and clean. Breakfast are lovely. Dog friendly, dogs even get a sausage for breakfast, and a treat on arrival. All in all worth staying. We will return.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2024

Jacquie

For a reasonably priced hotel in the New Forest during high summer season, it was excellent, and extremely clean. My shower was small, a bit temperamental with hot/cold water, but staff looking into it. Excellent breakfast, parking available and right beside Lyndhurst High Street, fantastic location. Staff friendly and helpful. Recommend!

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

19 Aug 2024

Richard

Nice…. But avoid rooms facing the road!

Pleasant hotel. Looks a bit tired on the outside but fine inside. Sadly, we had two rooms facing the main road that meant our sleep was disturbed. Being hot, it meant that we had to have windows open. The rooms were clean, spacious and modern. Staff friendly. Nice breakfast.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2024

Maxine

Last minute booking to break journey but would book again to stay.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Aug 2024

chris

Very nice place good location

Partner

4/10

Poor

31 Jul 2024

Neil

We had a very small and basic room at the front of the hotel overlooking the main road and the road noise was horrendous.Due to the Agricultural show down the road it was busier than normal and we were awoken very early by the noise.Unfortunately as it was the hottest day of the year we had to have all the windows open just so we could breathe.
The TV didn’t work and the Wi-fi was useless(the Management admitted that it was very hit and miss) - well why not do something about it!!
The toilet roll holder was broken and the towel hook on the back of the door was just hanging on by one screw.
This is definitely one hotel we will never use again and I would not recommend it to anyone.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2024

Mark

All OK

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2024

Tina

Room was lovely apart from dogs barking through the night from room above - but other than that was a lovely place to stay

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Jul 2024

Kate

Perfectly adequate “stopping off” stay.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Jun 2024

Catherine

We enjoyed our stay, staff were friendly and being able to bring the dog was a bonus

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2024

Sally

Visited this place several years ago and would definitely return. Ideal for visiting new Forest

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

20 May 2024

Verified traveler

Mixed stay - very little sleep but good breakfast

Mixed feelings about this stay.
Positives: the hotel has good parking, we’re very accommodating of my late arrival, is nicely presented, my room was well appointed, breakfast was very good quality and a nice selection and very nice to offer 4 time slots to choose for your convenience.
Negatives: my room was facing the main road which was busy throughout the nice and disturbing despite ear plugs - needs triple glazing installed, room was hot but couldn’t open windows as would have made the road noise even worse, all rooms have Yale locks which leads to other guests slamming their doors shut so no chance to sleep in, room needed blackout curtains.
Overall a very poor night without sleep, but breakfast was very nice and all staff friendly and helpful.

Self

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2024

Paula

Easy to access, room was lovely and clean although it was at the front of the hotel and the double glazing didn't seem to work at all as we could hear every car go past.
Breakfast was fresh and hot and the staff were very attentive.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2024

Penny

Lovely Lyndhurst

Hotel was perfectly situated for days out in the New Forest, 20 min drive to the sea, (Highcliff) and Beauieu Motor Museum, large room and Breakfast excellent. The village of Lyndhurst had excellent amenities and would recommend Dolce Vita for dinner, lovely true Italian restaurant , food excellent and price good value. The chippy was good too - will come back to the hotel and Lyndhurst we had a lovely break.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

13 May 2024

Veronica

Mattress had to be changed on one bed . Springs sticking through.
Bins not emptied in room on 2nd day.
Room very small
Sausages and bacon at breakfast very over cooked on 1st and 2nd day.
Staff friendly.
Convenient for local amenities

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2024

Chris

Easy distance to get to Wedding venue in Brockenhurst.
Friendly staff and breakfast excellent.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2024

TERRY

The location was good for my visit to Lyndhurst. Room was small (nothing like the one in the picture) and overlooked a very busy main road. Ask for a room facing the carpark as the traffic noise went on untillate and started again very early.
Breakfast was very good

Business

8/10

Excellent

10 Apr 2024

Christina

We’ve stayed at The Penny Farthing before. The place is basic, very clean and welcoming. It is ideally situated for walking into Lyndhurst & travelling to other parts of The New Forest. All staff we’ve met during both stays have been welcoming and friendly.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2024

Glyn

THE Hotel for New Forest breaks

This was our second stay at this hotel. Standards are very high, staff are very friendly, efficient and attentive. Nothing is ever too much trouble.

Partner

4/10

Poor

08 Apr 2024

Annabella

Food and service great, beds uncomfortable

The service and breakfast was excellent, yet the beds were old, squeaky when you turned, even if you moved, and very uncomfortable.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Mar 2024

Louissa

Really lovely hotel, highly recommended

staff really friendly and helpful, dog welcomed, room clean and warm.
my only issue was the noise from room above and next door

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2024

Peter

Liked everything about the property

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2024

Verified traveler

Great place for its class

For the type of hotel it is, it does a very good job of having what you need. Doesn't have any flourish and a decent price with breakfast. Great for work

Business

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2023

Maria

Super stay

Really lovely stay, the room was as described.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Nov 2023

Iwona

Pet friendly. Our dog even got a treat whilst we were waiting for our breakfast. Breakfast was good. Over all decent stay.

Leisure Pet

8/10

Excellent

10 Nov 2023

Janice

Quaint hotel in Lyndhurst

We made a last minute booking and were very happy with the hotel. Our room was cosy, clean and comfortable. Staff were friendly and helpful. We enjoyed a cooked breakfast and felt the price we paid was value for money.
The hotel building was old and this made for quirks such as steep, narrow stairs. If staying again I would ask for a ground floor room or one of the cottages.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2023

JULIAN

Lovely clean hotel and friendly staff

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

22 Oct 2023

Robyn

There was a broken window above my bed and moisture around the inside of the windows

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

21 Oct 2023

Fraser

Clean but needing some tidying up.

Lyndhurst is a great base for exploring the New Forest. The Penny Farthing is clean and most of the staff are very friendly. The breakfast is a no frills full English. Dog friendly and our dog loved her morning sausage.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2023

Greg

Good value.
Helpful staff.
Great location.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2023

Patricia

Friendly staff, lovely room. Excellent breakfast.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

28 Sep 2023

Lisa

The young lady ectra was lovely, very informative and friendly. Helped me with my luggage

Business

8/10

Excellent

26 Sep 2023

Kirsten

Recommended

Stayed 1 night for a wedding - single room which was clean and bright. Only negative was carpet in the toilet area- not very hygienic! Service was very good as was the breakfast.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2023

Glyn

Highly recommended

Rooms are not accessed during your stay so teas, coffees, milks, etc are not replenished. The bed was quite uncomfortable but they were hot nights so we slept on the quilt. Breakfast was excellent and staff were very attentive and friendly.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2023

Mr. Glen

A lovely well presented guest house. Breakfast was amazing as were the lovely Irish owners. Thanks for a wonderful experience.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Aug 2023

Richard

Overall OK although bed on small side and traffic noise not so good....

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Aug 2023

Sian

The family room was nice, although the one blind did not keep the light out, the bed was very creaky whenever we moved, traffic going past was making the bed rattle, The taps were really hard to turn off, which left the water dripping. Breakfast was nice

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2023

Peter

Nice place, nice staff at a very competitive price.

Business

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2023

William

Clean and well appointed room. Good breakfast

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jul 2023

david

Good central location

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2023

Kim

Our stay

Nice, clean comfortable room. Breakfast was excellent. All staff very pleasant and helpful.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jun 2023

Paul

It’s a budget hotel remember this

We new this was budget accommodation so there were no real shocks the only advice I would give is make sure you are in one of the rooms on the main road. Small double as I said is what you would expect. Mattress could do with changing. Location good for village breakfast ok although no real personal feel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2023

Sian

Nice stay in Lyndhurst.

Very friendly staff. Great location and good breakfast. Very good value for money. Would definitely stay again.

Partner

4/10

Poor

29 May 2023

elaine

Lad at the front desk was completely unhelpful for everything. Room on Top floor. Yes we knew it was up a lot of stairs. But they were so steep and narrow could barely get our large bags up. No one to help. Room was micro size. Bathroom too. It was very clean so that’s a positive. We would have left if not.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 May 2023

John

The hotel was good. Nice and convenient to shops at Lyndhurst. Quaint with the focus on all forms of cycling. Room was excellent -- only downside is the narrow, steep stairway to the first floor and the associated challenge with getting bags up and down,

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2023

Michael

Good value, nice shower, excellent breakfast, staff friendly. Perfect for a brief stay over during our walking trip

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 May 2023

Cheryl

Happy Solo stay

I had a really good stay at the Penny Farthing. Staff were friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean and comfortable. I had a room at the back without any traffic noise, but there is some noise from other guests.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2023

Andrew

Very well-presented, immaculate hotel and room.
Extremely pet friendly.
2min walk from town centre.
Noisy road, unfortunately.

Leisure Pet