It's hard not to be wooed by this idyllic romantic retreat set in beautiful rural surroundings on the outskirts of the New Forest National Park. Located in the charming village of Alderholt, Shepherd's Retreat is a cosy bolthole for two. The artisan built hut has everything you need for a self-catering holiday, including a hand built kitchen, wood burning stove, WiFi and a village pub just a short walk away. Enjoy walks and bike rides from the front door or lazy days on the beach, just half an hour away.
Indulge your country cottage dreams in this 16th Century thatched holiday retreat. The Blue Cottage sleeps four people in two bedrooms. It is ideal for couples or families and has a modern kitchen and bathroom sitting harmoniously beside thick cobb walls and original oak beams. The detached holiday home has a wonderfully rustic charm and is surrounded by fields and gardens and only 300 metres from the welcoming Horseshoe Inn in Ebbesbourne Wake. It's part of the Cranbourne Chase AONB, and beautiful walks lead in all directions from the village. Shaftesbury and Salisbury are 10 miles away. Stonehenge is half an hour's drive, with Bath, Glastonbury, Longleat and the Dorset Coast also within reach for days out.
Newly built using traditional techniques and featuring a separate bedroom and shower room, this charming Shepherd's Hut offers couples space and comfort in an idyllic location close to the New Forest National Park and within walking distance of a country pub. Enjoy walking and bike rides through the forest and countryside, and with the coast only half an hour away plus plenty of picturesque towns and villages to explore, your self-catering holiday can be as exciting or relaxing as you choose.
Offering the perfect blend of rustic charm, cosiness with log burner and modern day conveniences to ensure a high standard of comfort, Barn Cottage sits on the outskirts of Alderholt in Dorset. A pretty village with pub for meals out, a mill serving cream teas at the weekend, and a shop for forgotten provisions, Alderholt is just three miles from the county town of Fordingbridge and a five minute car ride into the New Forest National Park with an abundance of forest tracks to satisfy the keenest of walkers, cyclists and horse riders. This welcoming holiday cottage is a perfect self-catering base for exploring both Dorset and Hampshire including the Forest and South Coast.
Located on the edge of the Dorset village of Alderholt is this pretty holiday cottage for two with log burner and romantic double bedroom. The Hampshire riverside county town of Fordingbridge is just three miles away and the New Forest National Park is five minutes in the car with miles of forest tracks and trails for cyclists, walkers and horse riders.
"October House Holiday Cabin" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Hampshire. The pretty village of Damerham can be found on the Hampshire side of the borders with Dorset and Wiltshire, and lies in an attractive Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, through which flows the River Allen. Just three miles away is the...
"Throop House Cottage - Bournemouth" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council. This stunning detached cottage is located on the edge of the River Stour and next to the historic Throop Mill. Set in the picturesque village of Throop, approximately 4 miles from Bournemouth Town Centre, the home of award-winning sandy beaches...
"The Annex at Antiqua House" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council. Situated on the outskirts of Wimborne Minster with easy access to the town and coast this property offers the perfect retreat for the family to relax after exploring the Dorset Countryside. Chalbury is a small hamlet located less than 6 miles...
"The Coach House" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council. Nestled in the sought-after county of Dorset, on the edge of the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, rests the pint-sized village of Furzehill. Home to a well-stocked convenience store along with a traditional country pub, the...
"Burgate House Lodge" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Hampshire. This delightful, stylish, new lodge has been tastefully furnished to a high standard to include two bathrooms. Situated in the picturesque, tranquil grounds of Burgate House on the banks of the River Avon, it offers a perfect, secluded retreat...
"Pheasant Lodge" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council. Wimborne Minster is a market town in East Dorset, England, situated by the River Stour and River Allen. The town offers a large selection of pubs, restaurants, shops and supermarkets for all of your amenities. Situated within reach of the...
"Foxes Earth" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 3 guests in Wiltshire. Nomansland is a small village in the county of Wiltshire, resting between Hamptworth and Fritham in the South of England. Home to The Lamb Inn-Nomansland pub, serving delicious, traditional fare, and the New Forest Veg Barn farm shop, visitors...
"Pop's Barn" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Wiltshire. Downton is right next to the edge of the New Forest which has an almost limitless array of superb walks and rides, and free-roaming ponies at every turn. Slightly farther afield are the Saxon hilltop town of Shaftesbury, Blandford Forum with...
"Appletree Cottage" is a 3 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 6 guests in Hampshire. Fordingbridge is a traditional Hampshire town on the banks of the River Avon, and offers a good mix of shops, pubs and restaurants, a small museum of local history and a display of original work by the artist Augustus John, who lived here for...
"Horseshoe Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Hampshire. New for 2021 Set within the grounds of the owners’ home, Horseshoe Cottage is a tranquil adults’ retreat. Remote, yet easily accessible along a mile long private drive, the recently renovated semi-detached cottage is...
"Poppy Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Dorset. The friendly, elongated village of Charlton Marshall can be found in a rural Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty beside the River Stour, two miles south of the lively Georgian market town of Blandford Forum.
"Church View" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 7 guests in Wiltshire. The medieval city of Salisbury is the jewel in Wiltshire's crown, dominated by the majestic 13th century Gothic cathedral. The cathedral offers 750 years of history including Britain's tallest spire, the world's best preserved original Magna...
"Bridge Studio" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 3 guests in Wiltshire. Bishopstone is a village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England. It lies in the Ebble valley, about 5.5 miles south-west of Salisbury. The parish includes the small village of Croucheston and the hamlet of The Pitts.
"The Garden Gatehouse" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Dorset. The mock-Tudor-style holiday studio is a superb hideaway for a couple planning a holiday in Wiltshire. Characterised by period features, a stunning fireplace, wood panelling, and a four-poster bed, this is a quirky and unique place to stay. The...
"The Mill" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Dorset. Blandford Saint Mary is in Dorset on the River Stour. The village faces Blandford Forum, a Georgian town with historic architecture and a brewery tour. There are pubs with home-cooked meals and local ales, as well as a supermarket and...
"Trafalgar Gardens" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Wiltshire. New for 2024 Trafalgar Gardens is a beautifully presented holiday home comfortably accommodating up to eight guests. Approached along a private track, this traditional country home is surrounded by a walled garden, now...
"The Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council. The magnificent Minster church is located in the centre of the lovely market town of Wimborne Minster, which is steeped in history. You can explore and unwind in the many shops and cafes that line the charming alleys and courtyards. Two rivers...
"Shutts House Garden Apartment" is a 3 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 6 guests in Wiltshire. Within the county of Wiltshere, the village of Coombe Bissett sits within the picturesque Cranborne Chase aonb in the southern part of the county. After a day of exploring the great outdoors on your doorstep, return to Coombe Bissett and enjoy...
"Pippin" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Hampshire. This ground floor cottage is in Martin, Hampshire. It is surrounded by stunning countryside views with excellent opportunities for walking, riding and cycling. Martin is a community village with stores and a daily food market. There are many...
"Pond View" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Hampshire. Rockbourne is a village with a pub and a 12th century church. It has thatched cottages and a willow-bordered stream on the edge of the New Forest, Rockbourne is rich in history with Neolithic and Bronze Age evidence, an Iron Age fort and a...
"Dulcima Cottage" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council. A large and luxurious thatched cottage in the village of Corfe Mullen. If you’re after space and comfort you won’t go wrong at Dulcima Cottage. Beautifully presented and thoughtfully furnished, the cottage makes a fantastic base for...
"Kingfisher Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Hampshire. New for 2021 Set within the grounds of the owners’ home, Kingfisher Cottage is a tranquil adults’ retreat. Remote, yet easily accessible along a mile long private drive, the recently renovated semi-detached cottage is...
"The Barn at Frog Pond Farm" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Wiltshire. Resting happily on the boarders of Wilshire and Dorset lies this idyllic village, Tisbury. Home to a handy supermarket and an extensive selection of local pubs and eateries, this village provides a wonderful rural retreat for any holiday to...
"The Cabin at Little Timbers" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Hampshire. Ringwood is a historic market town placed within Hampshire, on the western fringes of the beautiful New Forest National Park. Dating back to the Anglo-Saxon times and having been mentioned in the Domesday Book, Ringwood holds much history and...
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