The best western forest lodge was built in 1820 as the dower house of the northerwood estate and was used as a hunting box by king george iv the hotel still retains much of its georgian architecture and stands in one and a half acres of grounds overlooking the new forest golf course within easy walking distance is the bustling village of lyndhurst where the new forest museum is situated the country style decor and attentive but friendly service make the best western forest lodge a fine exam