We stayed so that we could attend the New Forest Fairy Festival. The Cider Cottages was very convienient located just along the road from the main Burley village, We had a lovely welcome from the staff ,the room was lovely windows open and the curtains pulled so that the room was cool, as the temperature was in the 30s Nothing was too much trouble for the staff , our tea coffee extra was filled up in a little basket by the door .As we totally understand why the staff did not enter our room. We were so impressed by the excellent service that on departure we booked for next year. The breakfast was very good , but due to the very hot weather we chose to stick with a smaller option of Door step toast and Jam. Which was both filling and crusty, beautiful.