Hotels in Brockenhurst

Nestled in the heart of the New Forest, Brockenhurst holds the honour of being the largest village in this verdant Hampshire haven. With history and natural beauty at its fingertips, it offers a tranquil retreat, enveloped with a charmingly British ambiance. Here, think accommodations like the historic Watersplash Hotel, occupying an ancient manor house, or the Georgian splendour of Brockenhurst House, now a luxury hotel.

Whether you're a couple seeking a romantic forest escape, a family adventuring through nature, or friends gathered for a cricket match at the Balmer Lawn, there's a perfect place for you to rest your head. Browse and book your choice hotel in Brockenhurst with LycaFly today, catering for all budgets and expectations.

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Brockenhurst is steeped in thousands of years of history, with the earliest signs of habitation dating back 4,000 years to the Bronze Age. Even today, tumuli or Bronze Age burial mounds dot the landscape, bearing silent testimony to times long past. The village features in the Domesday Book, with the historic Watersplash Hotel built on the site of one of the original Saxon manors, Brochelie. The natural beauty of the area was recognised by William the Conqueror, who included it in his royal hunting grounds, the Nova Foresta, established in 1079.

As the centuries passed, Brockenhurst matured and flourished. One of its landmarks, Brockenhurst House, was bought and renovated into a Georgian mansion by Edward Morant, a wealthy landowner. Not just a rural retreat, the village played significant historical roles during both World Wars, offering a safe place for wounded soldiers, serving as a strategic training ground, and hosting key planning meetings for the D-Day Landings.

Modern Brockenhurst still holds fast to its roots. The village, which saw significant expansion since the 1970s, is home to centuries-old sporting institutions like the Brockenhurst Football and Cricket Clubs. Easy access by rail via the South Western Railway services makes Brockenhurst a perfect blend of serenity and connectivity, a historical charm of a hidden gem waiting to be discovered.

When to visit Brockenhurst

There's never a bad time to visit Brockenhurst, but if you're looking for serene weather, the best period is from late May to September. These months enjoy warm temperatures, often reaching highs of around 73°F in July and August, ideal for woodland walks and picnics by the Weirs.

If the thought of a colder retreat appeal to you, November sees the onset of wintry weather, with the likelihood of a dusting of snow to transform the New Forest into a winter wonderland. Rainfall is less likely in September, June, and March, providing dry, pleasant conditions perfect for exploring this lovely village and its surroundings. Whatever the season might be, Brockenhurst's allure continues all through the year, making it a destination truly worth visiting with LycaFly.

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