Boldre Hampshire

Pubs

Pubs in Boldre

• Mayflower - Lymington

  King's Saltern Rd, Lymington, SO41

• Chequers Inn - Lymington Hampshire

  Chequers Green, Lymington Hampshire, SO41 8AH

• Smugglers Inn - Milford On Sea, Lymington Hampshire

  88 High Street, Milford On Sea, Lymington Hampshire, SO41 0QE

• East End Arms - Lymington

  Main Rd, Lymington, SO41

• Thomas Tripp - Lymington

  Stanford Rd, Lymington, SO41 9GF

• Turf Cutters Arms - Brockenhurst

  Main Rd, Brockenhurst, SO42

• Fishermans Rest - Lymington

  All Saints Rd, Lymington, SO41 8FD

• Musketeer - Lymington

  26 North St, Lymington, SO41 8FZ

• Wheel Inn - Lymington

  Ramley Road, Lymington, SO41

Restaurants

89 Restaurants in Boldre in 19 categories

• French Restaurants

  10 french restaurants listed

• Turkish Restaurants

  8 turkish restaurants listed

• Indian Restaurants

  7 indian restaurants listed

• Fish and Seafood Restaurants

  6 fish and seafood restaurants listed

• Thai Restaurants

  6 thai restaurants listed

• Fine Dining Restaurants

  6 fine dining restaurants listed

• Italian Restaurants

  5 italian restaurants listed

• Greek Restaurants

  5 greek restaurants listed

• Mexican Restaurants

  5 mexican restaurants listed

• Pizza Restaurants

  5 pizza restaurants listed

• Japanese Restaurants

  4 japanese restaurants listed

• Fish and Chips Restaurants

  4 fish and chips restaurants listed

• Spanish Restaurants

  3 spanish restaurants listed

• English Restaurants

  2 english restaurants listed

• Chinese Restaurants

  2 chinese restaurants listed

• Vegetarian Restaurants

  1 vegetarian restaurant listed

• Vietnamese Restaurants

  1 vietnamese restaurant listed

• Sushi Restaurants

  1 sushi restaurant listed

• Other Restaurants

  8 other restaurants listed

Banks

Banks in Boldre

• Natwest - Lymington, Hants

  38 High Street, Lymington, Hants, SO41 9SY

• Nationwide - Lymington

  67 High Street, Lymington, SO41 9UZ

• Halifax - Lymington

  82 High Street, Lymington, SO41 9AN

• Barclays - Lymington, Hampshire

  21 High Street, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 9YJ

• Abbey - Lymington, Hampshire

  96 High Street, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 8ZJ

• Lloyds - Lymington, Hampshire

  39 High Street, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 9ZF

Hotels

Hotels in Boldre

• Balmer Lawn Hotel - Brockenhurst, Brockenhurst New Forest

  Brockenhurst, Brockenhurst New Forest, SO42 7ZB

• Forest Park Hotel New Forest Hotel - Brockenhurst

  Brockenhurst, SO42 7ZG

• Senspa The Unique Thai Spa - Brockenhurst

  Lyndhurst Road, Brockenhurst, SO42 7RH

• Westover Hall Hotel - Lymington

  Park Lane, Lymington, SO41

• Stanwell House Hotel - Lymington

  14-15 Hight Street, Lymington, SO41 9AA

• Passford House Hotel - Sway, Lymington

  Mount Pleasant Lane, Sway, Lymington, SO41 8LS

• Bartley Lodge Hotel - Brockenhurst, Beaulieu

  Brockenhurst, Beaulieu, SO42 7YQ

• Angel Inn - Lymington

  108 High Street, Lymington, SO41 9AP

• Sway Manor Restaurant and Hotel - Hordle, Lymington

  Centre Ln, Hordle, Lymington, SO41 0JP

• Leyland Country House - Lymington

  Undershore Road, Lymington, SO41

• Montagu Arms Hotel - Beaulieu, Brockenhurst

  Palace Lane, Beaulieu, Brockenhurst, SO42 7YG

• Thatched Cottage Hotel - Brockenhurst

  16 Brookley Road, Brockenhurst, SO42 7RR

• Watersplash Hotel - Brockenhurst

  The Rise, Brockenhurst, SO42 7ZP

• Cottage Lodge New Forest BandB Five Star - Brockenhurst

  Sway Rd, Brockenhurst, SO42 7SH

• Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel and Resort (S Baddesley Rd) - Lymington

  S Baddesley Rd, Lymington, SO41 5ZB

• Auplands - Lymington

  22 Southampton Road, Lymington, SO41 9GG

• Hillside New Forest Bed and Breakfast - Lymington

  Pilley Hill, Lymington, SO41 5QG

• New Park Manor Hotel and Spa - Brockenhurst

  Brockenhurst, SO42 7QH

• Cloud Hotel - Brockenhurst

  Meerut Rd, Brockenhurst, SO42 7TD

• Heather View - Sway, Lymington

  Chapel Lane, Sway, Lymington, SO41 6BS

• Heather Cottage - Sway, Lymington

  Chapel Lane, Sway, Lymington, SO41 6BS

Shops

37 Shops in Boldre in 14 categories

• Body Piercing Shops

  3 body piercing shops listed

• Upholstery Shops

  3 upholstery shops listed

• DIY Shops

  3 diy shops listed

• Kitchenware Shops

  2 kitchenware shops listed

• Bed Shops

  2 bed shops listed

• Garden Furniture Shops

  2 garden furniture shops listed

• Bicycle Repair Shops

  2 bicycle repair shops listed

• Cake Shops

  2 cake shops listed

• Shopping Malls

  1 shopping mall listed

• Butcher Shops

  1 butcher shop listed

• Sewing Shops

  1 sewing shop listed

• Ski Shops

  1 ski shop listed

• Dress Shops

  1 dress shop listed

• Other Shops

  13 other shops listed

Supermarkets

Supermarkets in Boldre

• Asda - Bournemouth

  Saint Pauls Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8HG

• Co op - New Milton

  83-85 Station Road, New Milton, BH25 6JD

• Abbey Stores - Beaulieu

  High Street, Beaulieu, SO42 7YD

• Tesco - Beaulieu, Brockenhurst

  31 Brookley Road, Beaulieu, Brockenhurst, SO42 7

• Tesco - Lymington, Town Centre

  110-111 High Street, Lymington, Town Centre, SO41 9AP

• Marks and Spencer - Lymington, Town Centre

  2-5 St Thomas Street, Lymington, Town Centre, SO41 9NA

• Waitrose - Lymington

  4 St Thomas Street, Lymington, SO41 9NA

• Somerfield Stores - Lymington, Southampton Rd

  Ampress Works, Lymington, Southampton Rd, SO41 8XN

• Morrisons - Totton

  Spruce Drive, Totton, SO40 8AD

• Tesco - Hythe, Dibden

  Sizer Way, Hythe, Dibden, SO45 5JA

• Tesco (Milbrook) - Southampton

  Milbrook, Southampton, SO16 4QE

• Budgen - Lyndhurst

  43-47 High Street, Lyndhurst, SO43 7BE

• Co op - Lymington

  Southampton Road, Lymington, SO41 8

• Co op (44 52 Stopples Lane) - Lymington

  44-52 Stopples Lane, Lymington, SO41 0GL

• New Milton - New Milton

  75-77 Station Road, New Milton, BH25 6

• Costcutter - Yarmouth

  Yarmouth, PO41 0NP

• Londis - Brockenhurst

  Brockenhurst, SO42 7RL

Takeaways

44 Takeaways in Boldre in 7 categories

• Chinese Takeaways

  9 chinese takeaways listed

• Pizza Takeaways

  7 pizza takeaways listed

• Sandwich Shop and Takeaways

  7 sandwich shop and takeaways listed

• Fried Chicken Takeaways

  5 fried chicken takeaways listed

• Indian Takeaways

  5 indian takeaways listed

• Fish and Chips Takeaways

  4 fish and chips takeaways listed

• Other Takeaways

  7 other takeaways listed

Cinemas

Cinemas in Boldre

• Home Cinema Installation Dorset - Christchurch

  Christchurch, BH23 3DU

• Product Hub - New Milton

  2F Queensway, New Milton, BH25 5NN

• Lymington Cinema Centre - Lymington

  Cannon Street, Lymington, SO41 9BQ

• Odeon Cinema - Southampton

  West Quay Road, Southampton, SO15 1RE

• Sevenoaks Hi Fi - Southampton

  33 London Road, Southampton, SO15 2AD

• Cineworld - Southampton

  4 Ocean Way, Southampton, SO14 3TJ

• Ugc Cinemas - Southampton Hampshire

  4 Ocean Way, Southampton Hampshire, SO14 3TJ

• Harbour Lights Picture House - Southampton

  Maritime Walk, Southampton, SO14 3TL

• Tuned In - Lymington

  56 High Street, Lymington, SO41 9AH

Health and beauty

78 Health and beauty in Boldre in 14 categories

• Gyms

  9 gyms listed

• Sports Shops

  9 sports shops listed

• Sports Massage Therapists

  8 sports massage therapists listed

• Hairdressers

  8 hairdressers listed

• Mens Hairdressers and Barbers

  7 mens hairdressers and barbers listed

• Clinics

  7 clinics listed

• Eye Care Clinics

  6 eye care clinics listed

• Opticians

  6 opticians listed

• Laser Hair Removal Services

  4 laser hair removal services listed

• Spas

  4 spas listed

• Massage Therapists

  4 massage therapists listed

• Gymnastics Clubs

  3 gymnastics clubs listed

• Nail Salons

  2 nail salons listed

• Dentists

  1 dentist listed

Home improvement

121 Home improvement in Boldre in 17 categories

• Architects

  16 architects listed

• Builders

  10 builders listed

• Gardeners

  10 gardeners listed

• Conservatory Supply and Installation

  9 conservatory supply and installation listed

• Audio Visual Consultants

  9 audio visual consultants listed

• Removal Services

  9 removal services listed

• Roofing Services

  9 roofing services listed

• CCTV Equipment and Services

  8 cctv equipment and services listed

• Tiling Contractors

  8 tiling contractors listed

• Interior Designers

  7 interior designers listed

• Arborist and Tree Surgeons

  5 arborist and tree surgeons listed

• Central Heating Services

  5 central heating services listed

• Air Conditioning Contractors

  4 air conditioning contractors listed

• Window Cleaners

  3 window cleaners listed

• Architectural Designers

  3 architectural designers listed

• Curtain Maker and Retailers

  3 curtain maker and retailers listed

• Kitchen Design and Installation

  3 kitchen design and installation listed

Attractions

96 Attractions in Boldre in 17 categories

• Aquariums

  13 aquariums listed

• Art Galleries

  11 art galleries listed

• Theatres

  9 theatres listed

• Museums

  9 museums listed

• Park and Gardens

  9 park and gardens listed

• Golf Courses

  8 golf courses listed

• Nature Reserves

  7 nature reserves listed

• Holiday Parks

  7 holiday parks listed

• Theme Parks

  4 theme parks listed

• Exhibition and Trade Centres

  4 exhibition and trade centres listed

• Lakes

  4 lakes listed

• Golf Driving Ranges

  3 golf driving ranges listed

• Stadiums

  3 stadiums listed

• Zoos

  2 zoos listed

• Go Karting

  1 go karting listed

• Racecourses

  1 racecourse listed

• Wildlife and Safari Parks

  1 wildlife and safari park listed

Property services

60 Property services in Boldre in 7 categories

• Property Investment

  10 property investment listed

• Mortgage Brokers

  10 mortgage brokers listed

• Commercial Estate Agents

  9 commercial estate agents listed

• Property and Estate Management

  9 property and estate management listed

• Property Developers

  9 property developers listed

• Estate Agents

  9 estate agents listed

• Property Management Companies

  4 property management companies listed

Education

153 Education in Boldre in 26 categories

• High and Secondary Schools

  9 high and secondary schools listed

• Karate Schools

  9 karate schools listed

• Sailing Schools

  9 sailing schools listed

• After School Clubs

  8 after school clubs listed

• Community Schools

  8 community schools listed

• English Language Schools

  8 english language schools listed

• Music Schools

  8 music schools listed

• Primary Schools

  8 primary schools listed

• Business Schools

  7 business schools listed

• Language Schools

  7 language schools listed

• Martial Arts Schools

  7 martial arts schools listed

• Riding School and Stables

  7 riding school and stables listed

• Driving Schools

  7 driving schools listed

• Dance Schools

  6 dance schools listed

• Beauty Schools

  6 beauty schools listed

• Nursery Schools

  6 nursery schools listed

• Ballet Schools

  5 ballet schools listed

• Independent or Preparatory Schools

  5 independent or preparatory schools listed

• Kickboxing Schools

  5 kickboxing schools listed

• Tennis Lessons

  4 tennis lessons listed

• Drama Schools

  4 drama schools listed

• Kung Fu Schools

  4 kung fu schools listed

• Swimming Lessons

  2 swimming lessons listed

• Schools

  2 schools listed

• Art and Design Schools

  1 art and design school listed

• Taekwondo Schools

  1 taekwondo school listed

Best reviews

Top pubs in Boldre

• Bridge Tavern - Holbury, Southampton

  Gastropub

  16 Keyhaven Rd Undershore Road Main Road Beaulieu Road Lymington Road Ipers Bridge, Holbury, Southampton, SO45 2HD

  7.4 miles away

  someone buy this pub it's a lovely pub in a lovely location, just needs someone with a bit of money ...

• New Inn - Totton, Southampton

  Main Road, Totton, Southampton, SO40 7EP

  9 miles away

  Great friendly local pub

• Anchor Inn - Southampton, Totton

  Eling Lane, Southampton, Totton, SO40

  9.6 miles away

  Me and my partner came to this pub for an early christmas drink bit of us time, and I must ...

• Salmon Leap - Southampton

  Testwood La, Southampton, SO40 3BR

  10.2 miles away

  newcastle brown ale man will be with you tomorrow

• Soho Christchurch - Christchurch

  Bar

  7 Church Street, Christchurch, BH23 1BW

  10.2 miles away

  GREETING WITH A SMILE.QUICK SERVICE.LOVELY COFFEE AND TEACAKE.BEST IN THE AREA AND WE DRIVE FIVE MILES. VERY CLEAN TOILETS.BEST VALUE ...

Top restaurants in Boldre

• Maison Cuisine - Lymington

  High St, Lymington, SO41 9AP

  1.7 miles away

  This is a first class deli/cafe serving light lunches. The bread is absolutely delicious and I regularly purchase the rye ...

• Kebab House - Lymington

  Fast Food Restaurant

  5 Queen Street, Lymington, SO41 9NH

  1.7 miles away

  do you take credit card when you come to the door

• Kings Head - Lymington

  Vegan Restaurant

  The Square, Lymington, SO41 3AR

  1.7 miles away

  The fist time I came here was on a cold foggy night, walking down Quay here was like being thrown ...

• Jireh House - Freshwater, Yarmouth

  Saint James' Square, Freshwater, Yarmouth, PO41 0

  5.9 miles away

  We have been to Jireh restaurant at least twice and each time the food was amazing, with very good, friendly ...

• Chinatown Take Away - Christchurch

  Czech Restaurant

  249 Lymington Road, Christchurch, BH23 5EB

  7 miles away

  I've tried all the chineese takeaways and this one is the best. Clean , polite and always happy. The food ...

Top banks in Boldre

• Nationwide (17 Shirley High Street) - Shirley

  17 Shirley High Street, Shirley, SO15 3TG

  11.1 miles away

  Wendy has been most helpful when I have visited this Branch. Going the extra mile when I left my card ...

• Nationwide - Fordingbridge

  2 High Street, Fordingbridge, SP6 1AX

  14.4 miles away

  Really friendly staff, don't constantly try to sell you things and always happy to help. Love that they are open ...

• Barclays (The Square Bishops Waltham) - Southampton, Hants

  The Square, Bishops Waltham, Southampton, Hants, SO32 1GH

  19 miles away

  Brilliant helpful staff , nothing is to much trouble easy to get into being disabled the ramp is great , ...

Top hotels in Boldre

• Passford House Hotel - Sway, Lymington

  Mount Pleasant Lane, Sway, Lymington, SO41 8LS

  0.8 miles away

  Lovely hotel,great setting and ambience. Excellent friendly service. All facilities. Easy parking.

• Old Vicarage Hotel - Christchurch

  Lyndhurst Rd, Christchurch, BH23 7DR

  7.6 miles away

  I just dropped in for dinner and a drink and couldn't have been more impressed. I was made welcome by ...

• Avoncliffe Hotel - Bournemouth

  107 Southbourne Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth, BH6 3NP

  11.9 miles away

  Best Bed & Breakfast place i have been. Spotless, very friendly but not intrusive. Nice rooms and bathrooms , kettlle ...

• Thorps Farm Bed and Breakfast - sandleheath, Fordingbridge

  Alderholt Rd, sandleheath, Fordingbridge, SP6 1PS

  15 miles away

  Lovely people I enjoyed my stay sad I had to go back home hope to come again 👍👍👍👍

• Hideaway Cottage - Damerham, Fordingbridge

  The Common, Damerham, Fordingbridge, SP63HR

  16.7 miles away

  Wow! We had an amazing holiday in hideaway cottage. Elaine was very welcoming and friendly and the children we very ...

Top shops in Boldre

• Cutters - Lymington

  Barber Shop

  High Street, Lymington, SO41 9AP

  1.7 miles away

  Great hair cut, very friendly, good atmosphere

• Poundland - Lymington

  Cigar Shop

  78-80 High Street, Lymington, SO41 9ZX

  1.7 miles away

  I selfishly held off reviewing because I hadn't finished buying my Christmas items, and didn't want them to sell out ...

• cyclexperience hire centre - Brockenhurst

  Brockenhurst, SO42 7TW

  2.6 miles away

  the hire bikes had lovely saddles and a good looking bunch of lads

• Streets Ironmongers - Brockenhurst

  Camping Store

  13 Brookley Road, Brockenhurst, SO42 7RR

  2.7 miles away

  Streets is the best shop in Brockenhurst! They always have everything you could possible need, and if they don't ...

• Beaulieu Organic Farm Shop - Beaulieu, Brockenhurst

  Farm Shop

  Hazel Copse Farm/Hatchet La, Beaulieu, Brockenhurst, SO42 7WA

  4.3 miles away

  Hi there, just wanted to say how great your food was!! I called in on the way to fish Hatchet ...

Top supermarkets in Boldre

• Tesco - Hythe, Dibden

  Sizer Way, Hythe, Dibden, SO45 5JA

  7.8 miles away

  I used the new pizza counter today and have to say how impressed I was I ordered our pizzas and ...

• Food Barn - Southampton

  172-176 Windermere Avenue, Southampton, SO16 9GA

  11.1 miles away

  helpful friendly staff. cheaper convenience store to others. can collect catalogue parcels easy. love the Food Barn.

• Tesco (Riverside Avenue) - Bournemouth

  Riverside Avenue, Bournemouth, BH7 7DY

  11.7 miles away

  I bought an iphone 12 months ago. They set it up and I did not have a problem until ...

• Rashley Stores - Cowes

  130-132 Park Road, Cowes, PO31 7LZ

  11 miles away

  Great little shop. Good and friendly service, good range of stock, good display,clean environment. Couldn't do without it!

• Co op (2 Wodehouse Rd) - Southampton

  2 Wodehouse Rd, Southampton, SO19 2EQ

  11.6 miles away

  the co.op has vastly improved over the past few months-staff deserve a pat on the back for being friendly and ...

Top takeaways in Boldre

• Happy Times - Lymington, Pennington

  58 South Street, Lymington, Pennington, SO41 8DX

  2.2 miles away

  love it

• Tastebuds - New Milton

  46 Station Road, New Milton, BH25 6JX

  4.8 miles away

  Very yummy affordable cooked breakfast. Nice staff.

• Kebab House - New Milton, Station Rd

  5 Westcroft Parade, New Milton, Station Rd, BH25 6JG

  4.8 miles away

  Chips were great and cooked perfectly

• Berties - Christchurch, Highcliffe

  Fish and Chips Takeaway

  331 Lymington Road, Christchurch, Highcliffe, BH23 5EG

  6.9 miles away

  Love Bertie's fish n chips the best one around

• Fatima - Freshwater

  45 School Green Rd, Freshwater, PO40 9AS

  7 miles away

  Highly recomended! do not be discouraged by the decor! their food is first class!!!and would recomend to you all Graham & ...

Top cinemas in Boldre

Cinemas yet to be reviewed

Top health and beauty in Boldre

• Jennifers Hair Salon - New Milton

  Hair Salon

  39A Station Road, New Milton, BH25 6HR

  4.8 miles away

  Excellent Hairdressers for cutting & style. They always do what you ask for. Very reasonable and simple surroundings.

• New Milton Chiropractic Clinic - New Milton

  Chiropractor

  13A Whitefield Road, New Milton, BH25 6DE

  4.9 miles away

  Visited last year after injuring my back and unable to walk. Kermin worked on me and I was pain free ...

• Jojo's Hair - Bransgore, Christchurch

  Hair Care

  3 Betsy Lane, Bransgore, Christchurch, BH23 8AQ

  7.9 miles away

  Very helpful thank you for info on sliver dye

• Hairtrader - Hythe, Southampton

  Hairdresser

  14 The Marsh, Hythe, Southampton, SO45 6AL

  9.1 miles away

  The salon is always welcoming and relaxed, and the staff are friendly and bubbly. They treat every client in the ...

• Sass - Hythe

  Hairdresser

  Pylewell Road, Hythe, SO45 6AR

  9.1 miles away

  A fantastic salon, all the ladies in SASS are committed and friendly and accomodating. They are excellent hairdressers. I wont ...

Top home improvement in Boldre

• CP Electrical - Everton, Lymington

  Electrician

  6 Newlands Manor, Everton, Lymington, SO41 0JH

  3.4 miles away

  Excellent. Will definitely use them again. Came out at very short notice on a Saturday and solved a perplexing ...

• Treeworld Services - Barton on Sea, New Milton

  Gardener

  45 Maple Close, Barton on Sea, New Milton, BH25 7AR

  5.2 miles away

  Responded very quickly. Came and did the job within a day for a reasonable fee. Everything well done. Highly recommended.

• Jem Fabrics - New Milton

  Curtains

  4 Mallard Road, New Milton, BH25 6QA

  5.4 miles away

  Good customer service,curtains made above our expectation .Would highly recommend.

• A Noble Plastering - Totton, Southampton

  Plasterer

  7 Eling Lane, Totton, Southampton, SO40 9GB

  9.8 miles away

  Great service, excellent work, very impressed with his professional approach and would recommend him to anyone.

• Shirley Glass - Southampton

  Double Glazing Installer

  64 Romsey Road, Southampton, SO16 4DB

  11.1 miles away

  Excellent, efficient service. Highly recommend.

Top attractions in Boldre

• Olde Tyme Players - Barton on Sea, New Milton

  Theatre

  35 Barton Court Avenue, Barton on Sea, New Milton, BH25 7EP

  5.3 miles away

  One of the best days out I have organised for my club we didn't stop laughing such ...

Top property services in Boldre

• Field Palmer - Southampton

  Estate Agent

  24 Portsmouth Road, Southampton, SO19 9AB

  11.1 miles away

  Very friendly, knowledgeable and approachable staff.

• Whitehorn & Guard - Hedge End, Southampton

  Estate Agent

  Saint John's Road, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 4QU

  14.2 miles away

  White and Guard are very professional but also very approachable.After trying varies estate agents we requested the help of White ...

• Enfields - Bournemouth

  Estate Agent

  381-383 Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, BH9 2AQ

  14.5 miles away

  enfields are very efficient and good to deal with.they pulled out all the stops for us to speed through our ...

• Tenant Direct - Southampton

  Property and Estate Management

  14 New Road, Southampton, SO14 0AY

  11 miles away

  Tenant direct is one of my favorite choice when it comes to choose accomodation in southampton. I just love them!

Top education in Boldre

• AQUARIUS SCHOOL OF DANCE - East Cowes

  Dance School

  Anchorage Way ,Medina View, East Cowes, PO32 6LQ

  11.8 miles away

  We have now moved to Newport Unity Hall St Thomas Sq (over singer sewing center & mia) classes Mon to Thurs ...

• Steve Humphreys - Bursledon, Southampton

  Driving School

  3 Griffon Close, Bursledon, Southampton, SO31 8HA

  12.8 miles away

  Spoke to Steve, lovely man but unfortunately not doing driving lessons anymore. Has asked for this listing to be ...

• Eastleigh Karate Club Ninbukan - Eastleigh

  Karate School

  Crestwood College, Shakespeare Road, Eastleigh, SO50 4FZ

  16 miles away

  Fantastic school for karate study .learn in a friendly environment with a experienced teacher