This B&B is amazing. Hospitality was fantastic and the breakfast was absolutely delicious :) The…read morerooms were really comfy and the surroundings were just perfect. There's lots for everyone to do in the village and nearby towns and villages, especially for children and couples. I strongly recommend this B&B to everyone visiting the Purbecks :)

I have stayed at this B & B for many years. The most recent being April 2011…read more I have found the accommodation excellent, always very clean and tidy. The landlady is always very friendly, helpful and efficient, providing a welcoming, peaceful and comfortable environment. Breakfast is always on time and very filling. Parking area is good. Great location for walking and exploring the surrounding area. Very good indeed and great value for money. Highly recommended. I always look forward to returning, which I will do several times later in the year.

If you are looking for a idyllic and peaceful hideaway in the New Forrest, Defoe House could be for…read moreyou! Defoe House offers just one room in a converted garage in the tiny village of Norleywood. However, as well as the sleeping area (ideal for couples but with a sofa bed if you have kids in tow!) there is a small kitchen, bathroom and dining area. The room has recently been converted, the decor is simple and tasteful and it really does have all the facilities you could require. However, it's the homely touches and special attention paid by owner Vanessa that really makes this place stand out. Freshly picked daffodils on the table, home baked cake on arrival (the most amazing lemon cake, I should add), a selection of DVDs to watch, and the offer of help and guidance when you need it. We were loaned maps for walking, plus offered the use of wellies! Vanessa recommended walking routes and places to visit, local pubs to eat and drink, and even made the reservations on our behalf. Breakfast is served in the room. The full English is great, utilising good quality meat and eggs. Cereals are available, and home made jams to slather on toast. However, if you can't manage the whole caboodle, Vanessa will happily accommodate your desires! At £40pppn, Defoe House is good value. We really had an amazing time here, the only things that may disturb the peace and quiet are the cockerels in the morning and the Needles Lighthouse from the nearby Isle of White when the weather is bad! We will definitely be back on our next visit to the New Forrest.

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Nicely decorated rooms and a very delicious breakfast made our stay a very pleasant one…read more The stony beach is a 5min drive away. The owners, Deborah and John, were very, very friendly and kind.

What a lovely place. When my usual place was booked up, this was one of the few available a I…read morelucked out. The place overall is very nice and private. The bedroom is modest but well card for with comfortable bed and feather pillows. A generous selection to teas and drinks in your room. But the private bath is top notch. Nearly as big as the bedroom and nicely remodeled with high quality appointments- watch out Hilton. With nice tile work, modern shower, heated town rack, new sink and faucet. You can't go wrong. The lady is so nice and accommodating. The breakfast is lovely. It starts as you would expect with choices of traditional English breakfast, but then goes far above with crepes, kipper, poached eggs. A fine selection of berries topped off with homemade granola and homemade yogurt. I truly lucked out with this place. Best wishes to the nice owner. Thanks for the lovely stay.

Now I have to admit to a certain amount of bias here as they are one of my customers…read more That aside, Suzanne and Peter have won customer service awards in the Business of the Year Awards in Salisbury, and this year were runners up. This is a very well kept house as you can see from the photographs, but you have to see it in real life to really appreciate the time and effort that they have put into making their guest feel welcome. The atmosphere is both friendly and helpful to both foreign guests and local business customers alike. This is what I would call a guest house and a bit more on top. Absolutely everything has been thought of!

My husband and I stayed here a few years ago and loved it! I'm sorry I didn't leave a review…read moreearlier. We were very comfortable and we loved the full English breakfast offered. They were also very accommodating with us arriving in the evening. I highly recommend Holbrook B&B!