The Bell Inn, a warm brick coaching inn tucked into the New Forest at Brook, near Lyndhurst
Brook · Lyndhurst · New Forest

The Bell Inn,
where the forest
begins at the door.

A dog-friendly 4-star coaching inn with 26 characterful bedrooms, the New Forest's finest Sunday roast, and a snug with a fire that's been roaring since the days of the stagecoach.

Check Availability +44 23 8081 2214
Step Inside
A roaring open fire inside the cosy snug at The Bell Inn
Dogs
Welcome
Here
Our Story

An independent inn,
not a chain.

Nestled in the tiny hamlet of Brook, on the edge of Lyndhurst, The Bell Inn is a 26-bedroom coaching inn with oodles of character. We're a village pub first and foremost — where great service and fantastic food have always come before everything else.

Step out of the door and you're straight onto forest trails, bridleways and heathland. Step back in and you'll find cask ales on the bar, a comprehensive wine list and cocktail menu, traditional bar snacks (and doggy treats, of course), a large garden for the sunshine, and a snug with a roaring fire for the rest of the year.

With warm regards,
The Bell Inn Team Brook · New Forest

Stay the Night

26 bedrooms, each with
its own character.

Beautifully appointed rooms right in the heart of the New Forest. Crisp Egyptian cotton, thoughtful little extras, and the forest quite literally on your doorstep.

🐾 Dog-Friendly A classic double bedroom with crisp Egyptian cotton sheets at The Bell Inn
Most Popular

The Classic Double

Perfect for walking straight out into the forest or onto the golf course. Ground floor location with double or twin beds — and yes, your four-legged companion is more than welcome.

  • Double or twin beds
  • Crisp Egyptian cotton
  • En-suite with overhead shower
  • Built-in wardrobes
  • Tea & coffee facilities
  • Flat screen TV
  • Complimentary WiFi
  • Hairdryer & telephone
From £135 / night · B&B
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🐾 Dog-Friendly A small but perfectly formed cosy double room at The Bell Inn
For Two

The Cosy Double

Small but perfectly formed. Our comfy, cosy rooms are perfect for couples — and several of these stylish bedrooms are dog-friendly too.

  • Crisp Egyptian cotton
  • En-suite bathroom
  • Complimentary bath products
  • Tea & coffee facilities
From £105 / night
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A spacious family room at The Bell Inn, Lyndhurst
For All the Family

Family & Upgraded Rooms

Room to spread out, with the same characterful touches throughout. Plenty of space for little ones, big ones, and four-legged ones.

  • Flexible bedding configurations
  • En-suite facilities
  • Complimentary WiFi
  • Forest-side views available
From £160 / night · B&B
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Food & Drink

The Forest's best
Sunday roast.
(We're confident.)

Our kitchen turns out a best-of-British seasonal menu — proper pub food, done properly. Home-cooked roast lunches every Sunday, traditional bar snacks every day, and a cask ale selection that would make any Camra member smile.

The wine list is comprehensive, the cocktails are poured generously, and there are doggy treats behind the bar — because no guest should go unfed.

Forest Roast Beef

Sunday Signature

Slow-Braised Pork Belly

Seasonal

New Forest Venison

Locally Sourced

Cask Ales & Cocktails

At the Bar
A traditional British Sunday roast dinner at The Bell Inn
"Food is paramount." — The Bell Inn
Beyond the Bar

Everything you need,
nothing you don't.

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Dog-Friendly throughout

Dogs are welcomed like regulars — treats behind the bar, water bowls at the ready, and several bedrooms set aside just for guests with four-legged friends.

🔥

The Snug

A proper, characterful snug with a roaring fire — the kind of room that makes you want to cancel your afternoon plans and order another pint.

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Forest on your doorstep

Walk out of the door and onto the heath. Ponies, deer, ancient woodland and the open New Forest — all within a boot's throw of the bar.

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Cask Ales & gardens

Properly kept cask ales and lagers, a generous wine list, cocktails — and a large garden to soak up the rare and welcome sunshine.

951 Real Guest Reviews

Rated 9.1 out of 10.
Excellent location.

★★★★★

"Proper old-world coaching inn charm, but with rooms that feel fresh and considered. We walked straight from breakfast onto the forest trail — magical."

Sarah & Doug Stayed in a Classic Double
★★★★★

"The Sunday roast was the best we've had in years. Dog was treated like royalty. We're already booking again for autumn."

The Petrie Family With dog, Monty
★★★★★

"Cosy, characterful, and run by people who genuinely care. The snug with the fire is worth the trip on its own."

Jonathan R. Birthday Weekend
Find Us · Say Hello

You'll find us in Brook,
just outside Lyndhurst.

A short drive from Lyndhurst village centre, tucked into the trees at the edge of the open forest. Come for lunch, stay for the evening, or book a room and stay the week.

The Address
Brook, Lyndhurst
SO43 7HE, Hampshire
New Forest National Park · United Kingdom
Reservations & Enquiries
+44 23 8081 2214
Speak to a human — we answer the phone.
Opening Hours

When the door
is open.

Monday12:00 – 22:00
Tuesday12:00 – 22:00
Wednesday12:00 – 22:00
Thursday12:00 – 22:00
Friday12:00 – 23:00
Saturday12:00 – 23:00
Sunday12:00 – 21:00 · Roasts

Kitchen opens at 12:00 daily. Roasts served from 12:00 every Sunday — booking strongly recommended.

Ready to ring the Bell?

Book a room, reserve a table for Sunday lunch, or just come and say hello.

Call +44 23 8081 2214
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