Guests already booked in will be warmly welcomed at Arden House.

However, I am not taking further bookings, as my business objectives have been met and I would now like to return the house to its proper function as a family home. Here are some alternative places to stay.

We have made many friends from all over the world, and would still like to hear from them. You know who you are! The contact us button still gives my contact details.

Do have a look at these superb photographs of the New Forest by Sally Fear. And please continue to use the website if you find it helpful. It has been fun putting it together! Click on the green buttons on each page to browse for information about the surroundings, places to eat and things to do.

For children, click on 'places to see' and then 'specially for children'. Two children here in August 2011 from Valence on the river Rhône gave us pictures commemorating their holiday and the friendship between France and England: Loïc Tatarian and Thomas Tatarian.

Best wishes Loïc and Thomas, and to all our other guests from all over the world.