A delightful holiday cottage in the picturesque Test Valley ideally placed on the borders of Hampshire and Wiltshire just ten minutes drive from the New Forest. A peaceful location with stunning countryside views. Presented to a high standard with an outdoor (shared) pool, this is a perfect place for a family holiday
Situated in a small hamlet surrounded with beautiful country side. Badgers Holt hosts a delightful self-contained annex. This modern accommodation is ideal for 2 persons. the double bedroom is spacious with ample storage space and a lovely bay window that looks out on to an attractive garden and fields. The lounge is comfortable and cosy with your own heater, TV and settee. There is a small dining area with a fully equipped fitted kitchen including a washing machine and tumble dryer. The kitchen has an exterior door leading to a convenient area for parking and also a secluded garden with a BBQ area that is the perfect setting for relaxing. The Bathroom is modern with shower in the bath.
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.
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.
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.
Dating back 350 years, this chocolate box thatched holiday cottage provides a welcoming retreat within the New Forest National Park between Lymington and Beaulieu. Close to both the coast and forest, Keepings is perfect for discovering the many attractions of the area.
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.
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.
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.
Chocolate box pretty, this delightful thatched holiday cottage sits in the Hampshire village of Winsor in the New Forest National Park. Oozing character features beautifully blended with modern conveniences, Thimble Cottage is just a mile from the open forest with fantastic walks and miles of cycling to enjoy.
Ancient woodlands, beautiful beaches, villages and towns with thatched cottages and free-roaming ponies are just a few of the many reasons anyone planning a peaceful, relaxing holiday should consider the New Forest. Robin's Nest is a quiet self-catering holiday home in Fordingbridge, a ten-minute walk from the medieval stone arched bridge, pubs, cafes, shops and other amenities. It's great for couples or friends as it sleeps two people in one twin bedroom, with a private enclosed garden and off-street parking. Not only do you have the national park close by, but you are also within easy reach of the River Avon, Salisbury, Stonehenge and Southampton.
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.
Little Hill Farm Villa is a large holiday home near the New Forest that sleeps eight guests in four bedrooms, with enclosed gardens, dog-friendly accommodation, and easy access to the coast, countryside, and family attractions in Hampshire and Dorset. This self-catering holiday rental near Ringwood is ideal for families or friends planning days out in the New Forest, Bournemouth beaches, Paultons Park, and the surrounding countryside. With generous living space, modern interiors and plenty nearby to keep everyone occupied, it offers a comfortable base for relaxed group holidays throughout the year.
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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