Ideally situated in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park providing an ideal base for enjoying numerous outdoor activities and exploring this spectacular area. Sleeps 5+2
Self-Catering Holiday Cottage - Bartley Barn, East Boldre, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, New Forest, England
Bartley Barn
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Bartley Barn provides holiday accommodation for two to four guests (up to six for family groups with the use of additional beds) in an enviable position on the open forest.
Located close to Hatchet Pond in the village of East Boldre near the south eastern side of the New Forest, Barley Barn offers miles of walking, horse riding and cycling from the doorstep. Well behaved dogs are welcome, and with its own level paddock and field shelter the Barn can also accommodate your horses, providing a superb base for a riding holiday.
There are fabulous views and wonderful sunsets to enjoy over open forest to the west and the cottage is a short walk to the Turfcutter's Arms which serves good food in East Boldre, along with the post office/village store selling nearly everything you may need during your stay, and the village garage.
The historic village of Beaulieu with its Motor Museum and pretty setting is just two miles away and from here you can enjoy a lovely riverside walk to the picturesque 18th century hamlet of Bucklers Hard. Lymington is five miles away and offers a full range of shops and restaurants along with regular ferries to the Isle of Wight, boat excursions and fishing trips.
For those who enjoy cycling, bike hire is available from both Brockenhurst and Beaulieu and you will find horse riding centres at Brockenhurst and Burley, providing the opportunity to explore the forest by horseback. There is a very pleasant beach at Milford on Sea just eight miles away. From Milford you can walk along the shingle bank to Hurst Castle and the closest mainland point to the Isle of Wight, and take a ferry back up the river to Keyhaven.
Facilities
Stables / Livery Near Pub/Restaurant Garden/Outside Area Bike Storage Internet access Golf facilities nearby Off-Road Parking DVD Washing Machine Microwave Dishwasher Video CD Player Shower Cot Kingsize bed
Bartley Barn occupies the main part of a detached barn style modern building, which also contains the owners’ garage and office. It is positioned on a one and a half acre plot along with Bartley House where the owners, Bill and Jane Porter, live all year round. Support is normally available when needed, but guests can enjoy privacy and their own entrance well away from the house. The main windows of the barn look out onto the Barn’s private sheltered terrace which enjoys the sun from mid morning onwards in the summer months, and a large pleasant paddock which guests are welcome to use too.
Accommodation comprises:
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Large open plan living and dining area with comfy sofas (one of which converts to an extra double bed if required), occasional tables, music system, television (with Freeview channels), DVD and video. The hardwood dining table and chairs can be transferred onto the terrace in fine weather.
Archway through to fitted kitchen with electric hob and oven, dishwasher, integrated washing machine, fridge freezer, microwave, table, six chairs, and French doors to the decking area.
Fully tiled shower room with WC, washbasin and large shower cubicle with powerful shower.
Spiral staircase to centre of large, light and airy semi open plan loft (restricted headroom in the loft) which is divided into two sleeping areas - please note the spiral staircase is narrow and may not be suitable for people with limited mobility or unsupervised young children.
Behind a partition wall and built in wardrobe the first spacious sleeping area has a double bed, sofa and extra television.
From the top of the stairs the other half of the loft contains an extra wide double bed incorporating two single mattresses which work well for children, and two folding beds which can be used for larger groups or families.
Outside: The private terrace is furnished with garden table, chairs, sun loungers and barbecue. French doors from the kitchen lead out onto a wooden deck just inside the owners’ garden which catches the morning sun and may also be used by guests.
Additional information: Bedlinen and towels provided. Basic consumables provided. Travel cot available. Up to two well-behaved dogs welcome, downstairs only, subject to a small extra charge. Horses/ponies also – please enquire. The field shelter in the paddock is otherwise available for storage of bikes and similar equipment. One adult bike is available for guests’ use. Outdoor storage is available for boat trailers by arrangement. The delivery of fresh produce to greet your arrival can be arranged on request. Broadband internet access available.
Prices for 7 nights: Low Season from £425 Mid Season from £475 High Season from £695 Peak Season £695
Sleeps 4+2 people in 2 bedrooms (2 Doubles with additional beds)
Pets: Yes Smoking: No Children: Yes Changeover Day: Friday
Owner: Jane & Bill Porter click Contact Details for owners phone number and email
Reviews and Testimonials for Bartley Barn
"We think the Barn is great, the location is just right and the accommodation is wonderful. Being just the 2 of us we were able to spread out, but even for 6 people there would be plenty of room...many thanks again for the use of your lovely cottage, we will certainly recommend you to anyone we hear going to the New Forest for a holiday in the future."
"We have had a lovely time at Bartley Barn. It is very well equipped and very comfortable. The beds are lovely - best sleep ever!"
"We arrived to a friendly welcome from Bill & Jane and were very pleasantly surpised by the facilities at Bartley Barn, VERY clean and comfortable and we couldn't think of a thing we needed which hadn't been provided."
We also have a large modern 7 berth campervan (motorhome) which is available to rent for a week this half term from Fri 28 May - please email or call for more details.
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Stables / Livery
