From the M27 Junction 1 (Cadnam exit):

Follow signs for Brook and Fordingbridge
After approximately 2 miles at Brook, bear left for Fordingbridge just after The Bell Inn. After approximately 3 miles at the fork in the road, bear right for Downton B3080. Lower Windyeats Cottage is found after 1 mile on the right hand side just before the cattle grid in the road.

From Salisbury or Bournemouth:

Take the A338 into Downton. Turn into the Borough (B3080) at the Bull traffic lights. Proceed through the Borough and on into Woodfalls (approx 2 miles) Continue on past the Old Inn on your right and then the Woodfalls Inn on your left for a further 2 miles approximately till you go over the cattle grid in the road and enter the New Forest. Lower Windyeats cottage is found 100 yards after the cattle grid on the left hand side.

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