Karelia Holidays

General information

Situated on the edge of the New Forest and close to the south coast, our five cottages stand in four acres of tranquil mature woodland. There are many colourful rhododendrons and azaleas which look particularly beautiful in the Spring and early Summer.
Our land offers direct access to the Ringwood forest that means cycling, hiking and wildlife watching are literally on the doorstep. Many species of birds make their home with us and often deer, rabbits and squirrels are sighted.

Karelia Holidays was instigated by Helena and Richard Gleed. Helena was a Finnish national when she came to England as an au pair. She grew up in Finland where many families have summer homes set in natural surroundings often beside a lake. Because of this influence, the idea of bringing these traditional log houses and a piece of Finland to Ringwood was borne. These days it is continued to be run by Richard's sons and their families.