The sitting room is a real bonus at this comfortable hen party venue. It has high, beamed ceilings, wood burner for chilly evenings and comfortable furniture perfect for sinking into after a hard day of activities. There’s dining for 10 people, a kitchen with a handy bar which can act as a cracking welcome station, 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms which give enough space for everyone to get ready without getting in each others way. Outside, the garden has a BBQ and fire pit perfect for Summer entertaining. For groups of 14 people, there’s a gorgeous nearby cabin which is set on a lake offering an open plan kitchen, diner, sitting area and 2 tastefully decorated bedrooms. There is also New Forest Retreats 11 which is capable of sleeping a further 11 people (in total 25 people).

– 30 minutes from Bournemouth

For groups of up to 25, these two modern cottages and contemporary lake cabin are close enough to Bournemouth for a night out. Set near to each other, they offer spacious accommodation with all home comforts. Cottage 1, sleeps 11 in 5 bedrooms and has a large sitting / dining room which can be set-up for 22 to dine together. Cottage 2, sleeps 10 and has 5 bedrooms and an open plan sitting, dining area. The wooden cabin is breathtaking. Sat on the edge of a lake, it boasts huge bi-fold doors which open up to bring the outside, in. If you are looking to entertain outside, there is plenty of room for bringing everyone together in the gardens.

– 30 minutes from Bournemouth

If the bride-to-be loves the sea, this hen party house is a short distance from Bournemouth’s sandy beaches. Covering the ground and first floor of the building it comes with 5 spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, sitting and dining room with seating for 12 people. Outside is a BBQ for Summer evening celebrations. Set in a residential area it is suited to hen groups who are happy to keep noise levels down.

– 10 minute walk to the beach, 10-15 minute drive to Bournemouth

Set around a central courtyard, these 6 cottages and Barn are set-up for large hen groups on the edge of the New Forest with wonderful views over unspoilt water meadows. The main barn sleeps 16-18 people and has an impressive, open plan kitchen, dining and sitting room with a vaulted and beamed ceiling, wood burner and comfortable sofas and chairs.  If you’re looking to dine together the dining table can be extended to seat up to 48 people and the kitchen comes with double the appliances to compensate. The Cottages sleep 6 or 8 people and come with 2 or 3 bedrooms and open plan social areas. There is a huge games room for the more energetic which has table tennis, soft tennis and pool. There is an additional cottage nearby which sleeps 8 for larger numbers.

– 30 minutes drive from Bournemouth

This gorgeous gem of a property sleeps 12-14 people and is perfect for a hen weekend by the sea. The interior is fresh and light setting a comfortable backdrop to your weekend celebrations. The kitchen is well equipped and comes with a central island perfect for displaying your hen weekend treats. The house is in a residential area so more suited to sophisticated hen groups. Enjoy lazy beach days, spa treatments, cocktail lessons or for the more active hens amongst you, there are water sports close by.

– Within walking distance of the best blue flag sandy beaches, 5-minute stroll to the town centre

Give the bride-to-be a break from all her wedding planning stress by staying at these two interconnecting eco-friendly cottages, set in a peaceful location. Cottage 1, sleeps 8 in 3 bedrooms and comes with an open plan kitchen, dining and sitting room which can seat 8 for a celebratory meal or a Cocktail Workshop. It has access to a wood burning Hot Tub in a private courtyard. Cottage 2, sleeps 4 and is great for hens who want to be a little further from the action. Both cottages open up internally to make one large space with 2 sitting rooms and kitchens. Outside, there are enclosed gardens with BBQ’s and furniture for alfresco entertaining.

– 5 miles from Winchester, 60 minutes from London by train

This quaint cottage will add a unique feel to your hen weekend. Full of character, it’s been modernised to offer a home from home feel. Cook up a feast in the kitchen whilst your friends chill out at the breakfast table or enjoy a delicious chef cooked meal all sat round the large dining table. The exposed beamed sitting room comes with a log burner for chilly days and the sunny conservatory overlooks the garden. The 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms allow you enough space to get ready without feeling on top of each other. There is a fully insulated garden hut which sleeps 2. For the more competitive there’s a games room with table tennis and table football. A Hot Tub is available for an additional charge.

– 30 minutes from Bournemouth

This 5-bedroom property comes with a fully insulated Garden Hut which sleeps 2. The main house has a sitting room with wood burner and table capable of seating everyone for a celebratory meal. The kitchen is well equipped and comes with a breakfast table perfect as a welcome station, casual breakfast area or used for a Cocktail Workshop. There are 5 well-presented bedrooms and a games room in the garage with table tennis for the more energetic. The surrounding garden comes with furniture and a BBQ for alfresco entertaining. The Garden Hut, which is very close to the main building, has a zip and link bed and a cosy log effect fire.

– 30 minutes from Bournemouth