Is The Old Poultry Shed in the New Forest?

We sit on the edge of the New Forest National Park in Braishfield, near Romsey. Lyndhurst, Brockenhurst and Beaulieu are all an easy drive, with the open forest and free-roaming ponies close by.

Does the New Forest glamping pod have a hot tub?

Yes — a private hot tub is yours to enjoy, along with a firepit and BBQ in two acres of private grounds.

What is there to do near the New Forest from here?

Walking, cycling and pony-spotting in the national park, plus Paultons Park, Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Mottisfont, Romsey market town and the Beaulieu motor museum are all within easy reach.

Free-roaming New Forest ponies grazing on open heathland near Romsey

Edge of the national park

New Forest glamping with a hot tub

Wake to birdsong, soak in the hot tub under the stars, and explore ancient woodland and free-roaming ponies — all from a peaceful base near Romsey.

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On the doorstep of the forest

Where the countryside meets the forest

The New Forest National Park is one of England's most magical landscapes — ancient woodland, open heath and ponies that wander freely across the lanes. The Old Poultry Shed sits right on its edge in Braishfield, near Romsey, so you can be among the trees within minutes while still enjoying the calm of private Hampshire countryside.

Spend your days walking and cycling in the forest, or pony-spotting around Lyndhurst, Brockenhurst and Beaulieu. Then come home to a hot tub, a crackling firepit and two acres of garden that are yours alone.

On the edge

New Forest National Park

2 acres

Private grounds

Hot tub

Private & yours alone

Sleeps 5–9

Pod or whole property

Out & about

The best of the New Forest, close by

New Forest ponies grazing beside a woodland walking trail

On the edge

Forest walks & ponies

Miles of waymarked trails through ancient woodland and heath, with free-roaming ponies, deer and donkeys to spot along the way.

Pretty New Forest village high street with cottages and a roaming pony

~15 min

Lyndhurst & Brockenhurst

Pretty forest villages with tea rooms, independent shops and easy access to the open forest for cycling and picnics.

Romsey Abbey and the River Test in the historic market town

~10 min

Romsey & Broadlands

A handsome market town with Romsey Abbey, riverside walks along the Test and the historic Broadlands estate.

Cosy interior of the New Forest glamping pod with kitchenette

Your retreat

Cosy by day, starlit by night

The pod is warm, comfortable and thoughtfully kitted out — a double room, a triple bunk room, a kitchenette and a private shower room. Outside, the hot tub, firepit and BBQ make the most of those long Hampshire evenings.

Prefer more room? The whole House & Pod sleeps up to nine, with a private bar, trampoline and football goal across two acres.

Book your stay

All bookings are made securely through our verified Airbnb listings. One group at a time — the place is always yours alone.

Sleeps 5 · Pod only The Glamping Pod A cosy pod for a young family — double room, triple bunk room, kitchenette & private shower. Hot tub, firepit & BBQ outside. Book the Pod on Airbnb

Sleeps 9 · House & Pod The House & Pod The whole retreat across 2 private acres — house plus pod, hot tub, private bar, BBQ, firepit, trampoline & football goal. Book the House on Airbnb

Braishfield, Romsey, Hampshire · Edge of the New Forest · 15 min from Paultons Park

More to explore

Beyond the forest

Families love that Paultons Park & Peppa Pig World is only 15 minutes away, while foodies can work through our pick of local pubs, cafes and days out around Romsey and the Test Valley. For a look around the grounds, follow us on Instagram @theoldpoultryshed.