The Rufus House

Situated on the edge of Lyndhurst village in the heart of the New Forest National Park, this elegant Victorian house lies opposite acres of exceptional woodland and open heaths. It offers rooms with a flat-screen TV and free WiFi.

Clean and bright, rooms at The Rufus all have beautiful views. Each also comes with facilities for making tea and coffee, and a bathroom with toiletries. A New Forest Breakfast can be provided at an additional cost. It is made with locally sourced produce and served each day in the dining room.

You can enjoy birdwatching and horse riding in the nearby area, and there are plenty of opportunities for scenic walks. It is just a 5-minute walk from The Rufus House to the centre of the village, with its shops, cafes and restaurants.

With free private parking on site, there is also room for bicycle storage. There is an on-site Mindfulness and CBT clinic, so that you can benefit from Stress Reduction and Emotion Management sessions and workshops while staying with Rufus House.

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Company information

We are delighted to announce that The Rufus House obtained “AA COVID Confident Assessment Scheme Approval” and “Visit Britain Industry Standard Mark” prior to reopening on 6th July, as we have followed government and industry guidelines, a Risk Assessment and procedure to maintain cleanliness and aid social distancing in place. In order to implement and maximise hygiene standard, our guests’ co-operation is essential. For this in mind we have prepared detailed information for guests. You can find details on "special-notice-update page" on our website. Our new hygiene standards is recognised by industry standard so that our guests can stay at The Rufus House with peace of mind to enjoy beautiful nature in The New Forest National Park."

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Etsuko Ito MSc. offers Mindfulness Retreat for Stress reduction, Anxiety Treatment and Emotion Management on site. It is a safe environment on your personal retreat to practice meditation, mindful Prāna Yoga (meditation with movement), breathing exercises and participating CBT and Mindfulness sessions, while staying this peaceful house in The New Forest National Park, Hampshire. You can find out full details in our website. Relax, Refresh and Revive with a short break.

Languages spoken

English, Italian, Japanese