The Trusty Servant Inn

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Scored 8.6
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.6

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Trusty Servant Inn in Lyndhurst offers family rooms with private bathrooms, garden views, and parquet floors. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free toiletries. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy British cuisine at the traditional family-friendly restaurant, serving lunch with vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. The on-site bar provides a relaxing atmosphere. Leisure Facilities: The property features a garden, outdoor seating area, and picnic spots. Free WiFi is available throughout the inn. Convenient Location: Located 22 km from Southampton Airport, the inn is near attractions such as The Mayflower Theatre (21 km) and Salisbury Cathedral (28 km). Highly rated for its convenient location and excellent service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Free parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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1 double bed
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1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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1 single bed
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1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Betty-ann
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely location and a friendly, relaxed environment”
Clare
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful room - spacious & beautifully decorated.”
Susan
New Zealand New Zealand
“Great location in the heart of the NF with very nice walking trails and lanes. Very authentic old pub. Great Sunday roast, and an excellent cooked breakfast. The staff were friendly and helpful. The bed was comfortable and the room clean with a...”
Richard
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great pub, beer, food and staff. The room was very spacious and a decent bed. Internet connection reliable and fast. It was so close to a 10/10. Location excellent for what we like, which is walking.”
Hazel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The team were absolutely lovely. The location stunning. The accommodation very comfortable. The food was top notch!”
Constance
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent full English breakfast! Lovely pub interior and garden. Great location and easy parking. Friendly staff and simple but clean room. The room was small but fine for us for 1 night. Full length mirror in room and fan/heater in the cupboard...”
Mills
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Easy to find Lovely overall experience Excellent breakfast, fair choice”
Rachel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely room above the pub. Clean and comfortable. Meals in the pub were delicious! Great breakfast in the morning.”
Gomez
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very big room,very nice breakfast,very nice scenery outside,highly recommended”
Mark
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly welcome despite my late arrival, clean and tidy room, nice breakfast.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

9.5
Host review score
Minstead is a small village and civil parish in the New Forest, Hampshire, about 2 miles (3.2 km) north of Lyndhurst. There is a shop and a pub, the Trusty Servant. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's grave is under a large tree at the back of the 13th century All Saints' church.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
The Trusty Servant Inn
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

The Trusty Servant Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

All rooms are located above the bar/restaurant and are accessible by stairs only. There is no lift or ground floor rooms at the property.

Dogs are welcome by request and are charged at GBP 10.00 per night per dog.

Late check-out may be possible by prior request with the property. Subject to availability.

Breakfast is served from 08:30 daily.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Trusty Servant Inn in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

You are advised to bring your own vehicle as this property is not serviced by public transport.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.