Golf
The nearest golf courses are Highcliffe (located within 1 mile) or Barton-on-Sea (located within 4 miles). The Barton on Sea Golf Club is a superb cliff top 18 hole golf course 4 miles from the hotel with amazing views over the Needles and Isle of Wight. We have negotiated special green fees of £35 per player during week days and £45 on Saturdays and Sundays.

A handicap certificate will be required together with the correct dress code, to book contact the hotel reception.

Horse Riding
For many, a trip to the New Forest would not be complete without going horse riding along some of the beautiful woodland tracks or across forest heaths. The Burley Riding School is about 5 miles from the hotel, to book telephone (01425) 610278 and enjoy a great day out.

Forest Cycling
Go and enjoy a healthy active day out on one of the New Forest cycle routes with rides for all ages and abilities. Based in the traditional village location at Burley you will be able to cycle along the famous Old Railway, visit the deer sanctuary and enjoy the woodland trail. To book telephone Burley Cycle Centre on (01425) 403584.

Water Sports
Sailing, water-skiing and windsurfing are available close to the hotel, amongst the variety of activities this area has to offer. Christchurch Sailing Centre can be contacted for boat hire, sailing trips or other water activities. For further information please contact the Dave Holloway directly on (01202) 471494. 

Crabbing
Mudeford Quay, a short walk from the hotel has a thriving pub, cafe, shop and fresh fish stall. From here you can buy your bait and join the throng “hunting” crabs from over the quay side. Here is where Mudeford excels - it can seem as though all of Dorset’s crabs have accumulated in one place as at the right time your bucket can be heaving with a dozen or so crabs within half an hour.

Crab lines and buckets are available to all children, please ask in reception.