Shopping From country clothes to antiques, food and drink, art galleries and speciality shops, all can be found in this attractive market town. Horse riding Riding through the Forest is very popular, for both experienced riders or beginners. The Burley Manor Riding School, Tel: 01425 403489 or Bagnum Farm Stables, Tel: 01425 476263, makes riding a pleasure for beginners, children and adults and also for more experienced rider. The Forest provides opportunites for walking, riding and cycling. Walking Ringwood is well placed on the. Avon Valley Footpath. Ideal for an overnight stop since it is 10 miles from Christchurch and 24 miles from Salisbury. In addition to the long distance walks, there are many other opportunities for exploring the delights of the surrounding New Forest and farmland -from a gentle stroll through the Forest or on the Town Trail to a full days walking expedition, all based around Ringwood. Details of walks can be obtained from the Visitors' Information Centre, in the Furlong. Eating out Cafes and local restaurants provide a choice of English and Foreign cuisine. You will find good pub food, wine bars, bistro's, sandwich bars and coffee shops in the town. Water sports The numerous man made lakes provide opportunities for Sailing, Water Skiing or a fun family outing. The New Forest Water Park at Hucklesbrook Lakes welcomes visitors for water-skiing aquarides and jet-skiing. The park is situated in 55 acres of beautiful countryside off the A338 north of Ringwood and offers 2 lakes for watersports and fishing. A fun day out for all the family. Opportunities for sailing are to be found on Spinnaker Lake off Ivy Lane to the east of the A338. The Spinnaker Sailing Club welcomes visiting dinghy sailors that are members of an RYA affiliated club who may use the facilities by contacting 01425 476509. New Forest Water Park. Fishing Ringwood is a premier centre for fishing. With exceptional game or course fishing, a large variety of fish species can be found in both the River Avon and in well stocked local lakes. Day fishing tickets are available in season. Fishing permits and details of where to fish can be obtained from Avon Angling Centre Tel: 01425 461038 and Ringwood Tackle 01425 475155, both situated in West Street, Ringwood. Cycling Quiet lanes, forest roads and travel tracks make the New Forest the ideal place for sightseeing at a more leisurely pace. So why not start in Ringwood where the Avon Valley gives gentle slopes and easy access to the forest. Cycling leaflets are produced by the New Forest District Council and the Forestry Commission and are available from the Visitors' Information Centre. Bicycles can be hired from Burley Bike Hire Tel: 01425 4903586.

Accommodation Options We have one double bedroom with en-suite shower room and one twin room with en-suite bathroom (including a separate shower cubicle). Facilities and Services Colour TV, alarm clock-radio, tea and coffee making facilities and iced water are provided in all bedrooms. Our hearty inclusive English breakfasts are a house speciality! Bookings Information Bed English Breakfast: from £23 per person per night (we are unable to accept payment by credit or debit card). Special rates for children. Ample parking is available and we request garden smoking only please. A £15 deposit per room per night is required to confirm the booking.

Torre Avon is a delightful home in an attractive garden setting offering luxury en-suite Bed Breakfast on the edge of the New Forest National Park. Overlooking the River Avon and within walking distance of. 's charming town centre, with its lively street market, quaint shops, restaurants and cafes, the house is ideally situated for walks on the. visiting the beautiful and within easy reach of Salisbury, Dorset and the South Coast. New Forest Ponies. Photo courtesy. Nationally Accredited 4 Stars Inspected and graded by the national accreditation service, VisitBritain, we achieve a 4 star rating indicating, A very good level of quality and comfort and a very good degree of guest care with extra attention given to cleanliness and warmth of welcome. Additionally we are part of the New Forest Green Leaf Tourism Scheme, working towards sustainable tourism in the UK, and as members of New Forest Tourism Association we are committed to providing the highest quality facilities and ensuring the best possible stay in the district. Contact June or Rod Edwards on 01425 472769 or email us at bb@torreavon.freeserve.co.uk. Torre Avon; 21 Salisbury Road; Ringwood; Hants; BH24 1AS

Bournemouth Beyond. Historic Ringwood For centuries Ringwood has been the traditional market town of the New Forest and the Avon Valley with its Market Charter dating back to 1226. Ringwood still has a lively Wednesday morning street market and has remained a delightful, unspoilt small historic town with both quaint and modern shops, street entertainment, restaurants, pubs and cafes. The town gets its name either from the Saxon Rimue Wode, meaning the edge of the wood, or from the Doomsday version Rinevede, meaning a ford (vede) over a river (rine). Whichever you prefer, either would be correct, for Ringwood stands on the western edge of the beautiful New Forest at a crossing point of the River Avon. It is the gateway to the New Forest. Furlong shopping centre, Ringwood (Photo courtesy. The Church Of St. Peter St. Paul, Ringwood. The Parish Church The Church of St Peter St Paul (built 1853-5) is the third building on this site, a church at Ringwood being mentioned in the Domesday Book. It contains many memorials from earlier times, including a brass to John Prephete, Rector of Ringwood, who died 1416, and an unusual thirteenth century double piscina. Most recent additions include a New Forest reredos. The tower ring has eight bells. The Jubilee Lamp which stands in the middle of the market square was erected by public subscription in 1887 to commemorate Queens Victoria's Golden Jubilee and was restored at the time of the present Queen's Silver Jubilee. Further links for information about Ringwood: Ringwood Town Council

Please take the time to read some comments from our valued customers: Excellent food, excellent room, excellent service, what more can one say. K C, Doncaster. Why only silver? Should be Gold! Lovely welcome, everything 100%. B G, Gravesend. What a lovely experience! H L, Brisbane Australia. A wonderful stopover, beautiful comfy bedroom, fantastic breakfast, colourful garden and sunshine, thank you both. R S Zimbabwe. Many thanks for looking after us so well, superbly comfortable and stylish. J J, Sutton in Ashfield. What a super place to stay and be cosseted. D J, London. More comfortable, luxurious, stylish, cosy, lovely, tasty than we could ever have imagined. Many thanks for making our stay so wonderful. G G, Belgium. You added a lovely and most perfect weekend to our holiday in Britain. Thanks very much. L G, Germany. Thanks to you we had a holiday to remember, specially the breakfast. J R, Italy. Very comfortable, lots of little touches. N M, Suffolk. This is our second visit, anytime we are in this area we will return to our home away from home. B V, St Augustine, Florida. An extremely friendly clean B B, one of the best we have stayed in. D T, London

; Bournemouth Beyond; Bournemouth Renowned for its seven miles of golden beaches and beautiful parks and gardens, Bournemouth blends the contemporary with the traditional to ensure you are truly spoilt for choice. In the evenings, the town comes alive with bars and nightlife. Bournemouth Pier and Beach. Purbeck and the Dorset Coast The Purbeck peninsula has long been an officially designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and as part of the 'Jurassic Coast' of Dorset and East Devon, has now been awarded the coveted status of World Heritage Site by UNESCO, putting it on a par with such wonders as the Great Barrier Reef and the Giant's Causeway. This wide range of habitats, supports a superb variety of wildlife including Lulworth's own butterfly; the Lulworth Skipper, first discovered near Durdle Door in 1832.

Ringwood is situated just off the A31, twelve miles west of the M27. The town is conveniently located for Salisbury and the New Forest as well as Bournemouth and Southampton and their airports. Click on the map to the right to view an enlarged image. To Reach Torre Avon: From the South and Ringwood VIC - Take the Salisbury road (A338) out of Ringwood, pass under the A31 flyover, Torre Avon is 200 yards on the right. (The entrance is the first right turn after the BB sign.). From the A31 (east or west) - Take the Salisbury exit (A338) and then follow the instructions as above. From the A338 (north) - Turn left into the driveway immediately after the roundabout sign.

; The New Forest; The New Forest The New Forest hasn't really changed since William the Conqueror gave it his special protection over 900 years ago. The ancient system set in place to protect the forest still works today through the efforts of Verderers, Agisters and Commoners - literally the judges, police and land users of the forest. More than 400 Commoners turn their cattle, pigs, ponies and donkeys out, whilst the Agisters police the heaths and woods, checking on the welfare of around 5000 animals all year round. Winter's morning, New Forest (Photo courtesy. Further Information and Links; Hampshire County Council - The New Forest

; Avon Valley Path; The Avon Valley Path was the idea of a group of walkers from the Ringwood and Fordingbridge Footpath Society and is a walk which totals 34 miles from Salisbury Cathedral in Wiltshire to Christchurch Priory in Dorset. Many undertake the walk in 2 days, incorporating an overnight stop in a BB or Hotel at either Fordingbridge or Ringwood. Forest views along the Avon Valley Path, near Ringwood. Christchurch Priory. Photo courtesy of. Further details Full details can be found at the following websites: Hampshire County Council - Avon Valley Footpath. The Avon Valley Path

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