It can be difficult to find a self-catering holiday property for large groups that keeps everyone happy, but not at Granary Barn. Set in nearly 250 acres on a private farm in the north of the New Forest National Park, it is an idyllic venue with access to water meadows and fishing on the River Avon. There are eight bedrooms to accommodate 16 guests, with a sofa bed if you need to squeeze two more in, and the option to book one or more of the other self-catering cottages on site for larger groups. Fordingbridge is only a mile away, while popular New Forest attractions such as the National Motor Museum and Buckler's Hard are also within easy reach.
Escape to the tranquillity of the South Downs in this spacious holiday home near Petersfield. Upper House is perfect for a self-catering holiday with family and friends, sleeping 13 people in a mix of 6 rooms and 3 bathrooms with extensive gardens and a location convenient for walking, cycling, and local pubs. It's midway between Portsmouth and Haslemere, convenient for the A3 and less than an hour from London. The large living spaces and delightful architectural decor make it suitable for children and adults of all ages, with beautiful features like vaulted ceilings, open fireplaces, and a split-level master suite.
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.
Buddleia is a welcoming family holiday cottage in the New Forest. The self-catering facilities are excellent, but you are within half a mile of the Nomansland village pub and a popular French bistro. It's convenient for Paulton's Park and Peppa Pig World, the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, and other favourite New Forest attractions. There are excellent footpaths from the door, and the cottage is dog-friendly, so you can all enjoy walking through ancient forests and the Hampshire coast. The holiday home sleeps five people in three bedrooms and has an enclosed garden and off-street parking.
Sitting in a quiet leafy spot in the Hampshire coastal village of Milford on Sea, Vinegar Pottery is only available for a few select weeks of the year and offers the best of both worlds with beaches a short walk away and the New Forest National Park boundary just a mile from the house. Enjoy lazy days by the sea, miles of forest walks and cycle rides and an abundance of attractions within easy reach for day trips out. Perfect for getting away with friends and family.
Helmsdale is everything you could wish for in a New Forest holiday cottage. Postcard pretty, this welcoming self catering retreat is perfectly placed just a short walk from the heart of the popular village of Burley, with shops and pubs for a meal out. With miles of forest tracks and trails to explore by bike, foot or horse back and the many attractions of the forest all around, Helmsdale is a popular choice for a family holiday or time away with friends.
Stay at Archers Retreat, a beautifully converted medieval barn on Michelmersh Manor Farm near Romsey in Hampshire. This unique holiday cottage sleeps 4 and offers open-plan living with a king-size bed downstairs and a mezzanine double above. Enjoy a wood-burning stove, well-equipped kitchen, and private outdoor seating. Set on a working farm in the scenic Test Valley, with walks from the door and easy access to the New Forest, Winchester, and the River Test. Ideal for couples or older families wanting a peaceful countryside escape with character, history, and access to some of Hampshire’s most loved attractions.
Your chance to stay in a quaint Shepherd's Hut in the tranquil pretty Test Valley on the Hampshire/Wiltshire borders. Perfect for couples looking for something a little different, this delightful retreat is only ten minutes by car from the many attractions of the New Forest National Park and nestles amidst stunning countryside. Guests can enjoy the shared use of an outdoor swimming pool and lovely walks straight from the door.
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