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Southampton Rd., Lyndhurst, New Forest SO43 7BQ, England
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Rufus House
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Ranked #4 of 24 Lyndhurst B&B and Inns
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013
Leveller_10 Reading, United Kingdom
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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Reading, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
5 hotel reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

We booked this B&B on the recommendation of our daughter and were not disappointed. Our room was bright, comfortable and spotlessly clean. The owner Ernesto could not have been more friendly and helpful. The breakfast was excellent. The choice, quality of food and the cooking was of a very high standard. This is not an average B&B but a little... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013 via mobile

Stayed here mid week, greeted by very friendly staff. Room was very spacious and clean and had good views across to the new forest. Italian just down the road is well worth a visit too. Would definitely stay again.

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Westbury, null, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013 via mobile

This is the second time we have stayed at Rufus house. This time we stayed with our two children who had a great time running around the open spaces of the new Forrest. As usual we were greeted by the two very friendly owners for whom nothing is to much trouble.Our children were mad to feel at home straight away.... More

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Wallingford, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

We stayed in one of the turret rooms and it was excellent. Very welcoming and attentive hosts. Lovely location - very short walk into Lyndhurst - forest walks from the door. The Italian restaurant a few doors along is worth visiting. The deserts looked very impressive.

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Hove, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Rufus House is a lovely building with Lyndhurst a short walk away. Good Italian restaurant nearby. The room was comfortable and clean with views of the new forest and ponies over the road. Ernesto and Etsuko were friendly and helpful. Excellent breakfast. I will happily stay there again and recommend it to others.

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Upper Beeding, United Kingdom
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

The B&B is a lovely building 5 minutes walk from Lyndhurst High Street with two car parks. We received a lovely warm welcome from the hosts who offered to swap the pre-allocated second floor room on sight of my elderly mother, as they were concerned that she would have to climb two flights of stairs. The rooms were really lovely... More

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somerset
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

We visited Lyndhurst on Friday 26th April for a Wedding and needed to stay for just the Friday night. The room was excellent. It was spotless and roomy with a good comfortable bed and we had facilities for coffee and tea. The location is very close to the shops and restaurants with a very nic Italian restaurant almost next door.... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

We had two nights at theRufus House Hotel lovely warm and friendly hosts nothing to much trouble even carried our bags to our room for us..........Our room was perfect for our needs we had everything we needed, clean tidy and cleaned while we were out thank you. We have already passed on your business card to friends who are visiting... More

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Beaminster, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

My wife and I had a very good stay, the hotel is very clean well furnished with character and breakfast excellent although we did not realise that non meal option on booking.com mean't breakfast not included. We had a great indian at the Curry Leaf which is a short walk away but don't over order as the portions are generous

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Harwich
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

We have just returned from a short break in Hampshire and stayed at the Rufus House Hotel. On arrival we were immediately made to feel very welcome. The Hotel is very clean and well furnished and offers a wonderful choice of breakfast which was cooked fresh to order. Our hosts were always available and ready to help if needed. We... More

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  • Very friendly(11)
  • Clean and comfortable(5)
  • Would definitely stay(3)
  • Good size(3)

Additional Information about Rufus House

Address: Southampton Rd., Lyndhurst, New Forest SO43 7BQ, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > South East England > Hampshire > New Forest > Lyndhurst
Amenities:
Free Parking
Hotel Style:
Ranked #4 of 24 B&Bs / Inns in Lyndhurst
Price Range: ££
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
With acres of exceptional woodland and open heaths as our front garden, Rufus House is the perfect location to explore the New Forest and surrounding areas of natural beauty all year around. Enjoy a relaxing break in peaceful surroundings overlooking views of the forest, ponies, cattle, donkeys. A grand Victorian house ideally located in the cent re of the New Forest. Many good restaurants and pubs are all walking distance from Rufus House. ... more   less 
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