The White Buck, Burley, New Forest

Just a few minutes' walk from the pub and you can be in the wilderness of the New Forest getting close to the free-roaming ponies, cattle and donkeys.

The White Buck is on the edge of Burley, a traditional village in the midst of the New Forest. Beaches at Boscombe and Bournemouth are around 10 miles away.
By car: The pub is 2 hours from London and Bristol, and 2 hours 35 mins from Birmingham. There is free parking on-site.
By train: London Waterloo to New Milton takes 1 hour 45 mins. The pub is a 15-minute taxi ride from the station. thetrainline.com

Dog-owners looking for a base for long country walks will love it here. The vase of fresh flowers and wicker basket of apples on the reception desk are a nice touch.

Dogs are warmly welcomed in the pub, and the bedrooms with hard floors are dog-friendly. We love the generosity displayed in the free dog biscuits and complimentary wellies.

• Bar
• Restaurant
• Family rooms
• Pet-friendly
• Playground
• Beer garden
• Free Wi-Fi
• Free parking

For £15 a night, dogs get a bowl, blanket and daily treats. A maximum of two dogs are allowed in each room.

Our favourite room is Room 1, a junior suite which occupies a corner of the property with a separate dressing area and in-room roll-top bath. The complimentary quarter bottle of red wine and bottle of London Pride in every room is a highlight of staying here.

Snug, Cosy, Comfy, Indulgence, Junior Suite
Facilities include: ensuite bathroom with shower, Cole & Lewis toiletries, towels, slippers, Egyptian cotton bedding, Teapigs teas, Nespresso coffee, free Wi-Fi, hairdryer, TV

The breakfast menu is extensive and includes unusual offerings such as Eggs Kingston - poached eggs and smashed avocado on an English muffin with hollandaise sauce. The roast South-coast lamb shoulder is melt-in-the-mouth tender and served with all the trimmings.

The White Buck: traditional pub, modern British and European dishes, local produce. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Mains from £15.