Despite only being a two star metro hotel, the Penny Farthing hotel in Lyndhurst, boasts an excellent reputation for cleanliness, quality and service. The hotel was recently awarded 80% by an annual AA inspection.

According to AA classifications, a metro hotel provides full hotel service, expect for dinner but is within easy walking reach of places to eat. The Penny Farthing is essentially an upgraded Bed and Breakfast, but with a licensed bar and TV lounge.

Each room is en-suite and there are a range of size options available, such as single, double, twin and family. A colour TV, telephone, tea and coffee tray, clock radio and hairdryer are present in every room making your stay simple but pleasant.

The hotel is boosted with free wireless internet connection, with laptops available. The hotel has its own private car park.

Rooms at the Penny Farthing Hotel start from just £39 per person, including breakfast.

The Penny Farthing is in an excellent location. Lyndhurst is the largest village in the New Forest  and within a short drive of the main city of Southampton (nine miles).

You can book at stay at the Penny Farthing hotel at Laterooms.