Hampshire cottages and self catering, South East England

Butler's Wood, Awbridge, Hampshire, South East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £551 to £1515

Self catering accommodation in Awbridge sleeps 8.

Features include: Short Breaks • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking • Detached Romantic Break Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove • Easy Walk access Pets allowed Luxury accommodation sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: In a secluded setting on the edge of the New Forest this charming and very comfortable 17th century cottage is surrounded by a most attractive 1¼ acre garden. Salisbury and Winchester with their glorious cathedrals; Beaulieu's motor museum; and Lymington for day trips to the Isle of Wight are all within an hour's drive. Riding golf and superb walks on the Test Valley path are available locally. Pubs serving food 2 miles shops 4 miles.

Sitting room with open fire. Modern fitted kitchen with wood burner and dining area. Double bedroom with dressing area and ensuite bathroom/WC (shower over bath). Play room with sofa bed (for + 2). Shower room/WC. First floor: Double bedroom. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/WC.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Drayton Farm Barns - Stable Cottage, Petersfield, Hampshire, South East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Petersfield sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Amidst beautiful rolling countryside and farmland, set in the grounds of the owner’s farmhouse within a working farm, Drayton Farm Barns (PDDP, PDDQ & PDDR) have been skillfully converted from one large barn. Offering plenty of light and space, these beautifully presented barns have been tastefully furnished to a high specification. Henwood (PDDR) is an ‘upside down’ house, designed with the living area on the first floor to take advantage of the superb countryside views. They enjoy shared use of a large lawned garden, and direct access to miles of scenic walks in this wonderful part of Hampshire within the Meon Valley, with the river meandering through the farmland.
Just over a mile is the quaint thatched roof village of East Meon, which has shops, a church and two renowned pubs serving good food. West Meon (where Thomas Lord rests, founder of Lords cricket) is also close by with award-winning butchers and pub. Within easy reach are the glorious South Downs, Portsmouth with Nelsons Victory, The Mary Rose, waterside dining, designer shopping and ferry trips to the Isle of Wight, as well as Winchester Cathedral, Southampton with its extensive maritime history, the vast heathland walks and riding in The New Forest, historic Chichester with cathedral and festival theatre, beaches at the Witterings or Hayling Island, Watercress steam train, Jane Austen’s House, Gilbert White’s House, Birdworld and Marwell Zoo. London is about an hour by train from nearby Petersfield. Shops 1½ miles.

The Barn, Burley, Hampshire, South East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Burley sleeps 2.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: Set in the heart of the ever-popular village of Brockenhurst within the New Forest National Park, Forest Glade is set in an ideal central holiday location - with pubs, restaurants and individual shops (such as bakery, coffee shop, butchers, beauty salon and local hotels with wonderful spa facilities) all on the doorstep. One of a pair, this New Forest house enjoys a spacious feel with many rooms having lovely high ceilings; some with large windows and French door, providing a light and airy feel. The kitchen/dining room is the real heart of the home with French doors leading to the patio for al fresco dining, whilst the large living room is perfect for relaxing in during the winter evenings. Three of the four bedrooms have the convenience of en-suite facilities.
A stroll to the end of the road leads the unspoilt forest and heathland - with wandering ponies and cattle, which the New Forest is famous for. Miles of beautiful walks are available, or alternatively the surrounding area can be explored by car or bicycle - discovering some of the appealing villages, towns, attractions and gardens such as Lyndhurst, the sailing town of Lymington (with ferry terminal to the Isle of Wight), Beaulieu Motor Museum, Exbury Gardens and the riverside village of Bucklers Hard.
Further afield but well worth a trip is Monkey World and the Tank Museum near Wool. Various beaches are dotted along the coast and are a short drive away. The county of Hampshire itself was enjoyed by Jane Austen with her house and museum in Chawton and her resting place in Winchester Cathedral. Brockenhurst is serviced by a main line direct train from London Waterloo (which takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes) and other destinations. Southampton airport 20 minutes. Shops 10 yards.

Spacious living room with gas fire and French doors to dining room. Large kitchen/dining room with wooden floor and French doors to garden. Utility. Separate toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms, one with en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet, one with en-suite shower room. Twin bedroom (double on request). Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Second floor: Twin bedroom with sloping ceiling and small en-suite shower room with toilet.

Yew Tree Cottage, West Meon, Hampshire, South East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in West Meon sleeps 2.

Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: Set along a country lane, these attractive and skilfully converted self catering holiday cottages offer a very good specification of holiday accommodation, and being single storey, they are suitable for all ages. They lie within beautiful rolling countryside and farmland, within the grounds of a working farm, next door to the local pottery. Offering plenty of light, they have been tastefully refurbished, furnished with guests’ comfort in mind. Spacious, open-plan Church View is wheelchair-friendly with large windows to take advantage of the superb countryside views. These pet friendly properties enjoy shared use of a large lawned garden and direct access to miles of scenic walks. Just under a mile from the quaint village of West Meon with pubs serving fine fayre, and where the founder of Lords cricket rests. Within easy reach are the glorious South Downs, Portsmouth and Spinnaker Tower, waterside dining, extensive designer shopping, ferry trips to the Isle of Wight, Winchester Cathedral, Southampton with its extensive maritime history, the vast heathland walks and riding in the New Forest, historic Chichester, beaches at Witterings or Hayling Island. London is about an hour by train from nearby Petersfield. Shop and pub ¾ mile.

The Stable Beaulieu, Beaulieu, Hampshire, South East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Beaulieu sleeps 2.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Easy Walking • Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: These two beautifully presented properties, set in the South Downs National Park, have been tastefully converted from a south-facing barn, and command views of open countryside and the surrounding arable farmland. Furnished and equipped to a high standard, they each enjoy their own furnished garden. An excellent base for touring, they are close to the old docks of Portsmouth, Chichester and Hayling Island. The cathedral city of Winchester and Petersfield are also easily accessible. Good walks abound in this scenic area, particularly on Butser Hill (3 miles) and the South Down Trail at Petersfield. Sailing 10 miles. Golf 6 miles. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant ½ mile.

Forest Glade, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, South East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Brockenhurst sleeps 8.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Garden • Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: Ideally located in the heart of the New Forest National Park, this holiday cottage, one of a pair, is set back on the road between Brockenhurst and Burley with wonderful open views over the forest. The popular town of Brockenhurst is just a short walk away with its pubs, restaurants and individual shops. This holiday home offers very good quality finish with the modern open-plan kitchen/dining room also with a sitting area and the main living room is ideal for cosy winter evening with its wood-burning stove. From the gate there is access into the unspoilt forest and heathland, with wandering ponies and cattle which the New Forest is famous for. Miles of beautiful walks are available or guest can explore by car or bicycle - discovering some of the appealing villages, attractions and gardens, such as Beaulieu Palace, Abbey and Motor museum, Exbury Gardens and Bucklers Hard. The yachting town of Lymington is on the edge of the New Forest which has good pubs, individual shops and a popular Saturday market from here you can also take day trips to the Isle of Wight. Enjoy nearby Hengistbury Head, Bournemouth and Poole with its miles of golden sandy beaches, the beaches at Mudeford, a charming fishing village lying at the entrance to Christchurch Harbour and the centre of the local fishing industry, where fresh fish can be bought from the fish stall. If you are interested in maritime history, head for the ports of Southampton and Portsmouth with museums and historic dockland. The property is less than a mile from Brockenhurst railway station, connecting to London Waterloo (95 minutes), Bournemouth (20 minutes) and Weymouth (80 minutes). Excellent local golf course. Riding stables nearby. Shop and pub ¼ mile.

Living room with wood-burning stove and wooden floor. Large, open-plan dining room/large well-equipped kitchen with French doors and tiled floor/sitting area with wooden floor. Utility. Four steps to fully-tiled bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Separate toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms, one with 5ft bed and en-suite bathroom with toilet. Two twin bedrooms. Shower room with toilet.

Drayton Farm Barns - Henwood, East Meon, Hampshire, South East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in East Meon sleeps 5.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Sleeps 5

Accommodation overview: Amidst beautiful rolling countryside and farmland, set in the grounds of the owner’s farmhouse within a working farm, Drayton Farm Barns (PDDP, PDDQ & PDDR) have been skilfully converted from one large barn. Offering plenty of light and space, these beautifully presented barns have been tastefully furnished to a high specification. Henwood (PDDR) is an ‘upside down’ house, designed with the living area on the first floor to take advantage of the superb countryside views. They enjoy shared use of a large lawned garden, and direct access to miles of scenic walks in this wonderful part of Hampshire within the Meon Valley, with the river meandering through the farmland.
Just over a mile is the quaint thatched roof village of East Meon, which has shops, a church and two renowned pubs serving good food. West Meon (where Thomas Lord rests, founder of Lords cricket) is also close by with award-winning butchers and pub. Within easy reach are the glorious South Downs, Portsmouth with Nelsons Victory, The Mary Rose, waterside dining, designer shopping and ferry trips to the Isle of Wight, as well as Winchester Cathedral, Southampton with its extensive maritime history, the vast heathland walks and riding in The New Forest, historic Chichester with cathedral and festival theatre, beaches at the Witterings or Hayling Island, Watercress steam train, Jane Austen’s House, Gilbert White’s House, Birdworld and Marwell Zoo. London is about an hour by train from nearby Petersfield. Shops 1½ miles.

One Culverley View, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, South East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Brockenhurst sleeps 8.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: Nestling peacefully along a country lane, Rose Cottage is a delightful cottage which stands as one of a pair. Comfortably furnished and well equipped, it makes an ideal holiday retreat. Brockenhurst village centre, with its range of shops, inns and restaurants, is a short walk away. Nearby vast areas of unspoilt forest and heathland can be discovered, with wandering ponies and cattle, which the New Forest is famous for. This is perfect for walking, cycling or riding. Local places of interest include Beaulieu Palace, Abbey and Motor Museum, Exbury Gardens and Bucklers Hard. The nearest beach is approximately a 10-minute drive. Christchurch, Bournemouth, and Poole are within 20-40 minutes’ drive.

Open-plan living/family room with gas ‘coal-effect’ fire. Large well-equipped modern fitted kitchen with dining area and exterior door to garden. Bathroom with shower cubicle and toilet. First floor: Double bedroom. Twin bedroom with 2ft 6in beds. Two single bedrooms. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.

Blue Charm, Damerham, Hampshire, South East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £301 to £582

Self catering accommodation in Damerham sleeps 4.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking Wheelchair access Pub near by sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Just 3 miles from the New Forest National Park these two newly converted cottages nestle in the heart of the ancient village of Damerham – its Norman church occupying a splendid hilltop site. Set in the grounds of the 400 year old Compasses Inn which offers a warm welcome and very good food both cottages share the inns's lovely gardens overlooking the cricket green and surrounding countryside. The River Allen is just 100 yards away. Salisbury Plain Cranborne Chase and the Forest afford excellent walking and Wilton House Kingston Lacy (N.T.) Poole Bournemouth and excellent shopping in Southampton are all easily accessible. Shop 1 mile.

Modern open plan sitting room with dining area and fitted kitchen area. Double bedroom with ensuite bathroom/W.C. (shower over bath). Narrow stairs to first floor: Gallery twin bedded room (for + 2 children).

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Tiplen Green Farmhouse - Tiplen Green Barn, Clanfield, Hampshire, South East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Clanfield sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Golf nearby • Pub nearby • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: These two beautifully presented properties, set in the South Downs National Park, have been tastefully converted from a south-facing barn, and command views of open countryside and the surrounding arable farmland. Furnished and equipped to a high standard, they each enjoy their own furnished garden. An excellent base for touring, they are close to the old docks of Portsmouth, Chichester and Hayling Island. The cathedral city of Winchester and Petersfield are also easily accessible. Good walks abound in this scenic area, particularly on Butser Hill (3 miles) and the South Down Trail at Petersfield. Sailing 10 miles. Golf 6 miles. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant ½ mile.

April Cottage, Old Alresford, Hampshire, South East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Old Alresford sleeps 2.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: For couples who fancy something out of the ordinary, this 19th-century listed folly stands in the garden of the owners’ house and enjoys wonderful views over the pretty village of Hambledon (birthplace of cricket!) and shared use of a 30ft indoor heated swimming pool, open all year round. There are many good walks nearby, and just 13 miles away are the sea and the coastlines of Hampshire and West Sussex – including picturesque Chichester Harbour. Easy touring to stately homes at Beaulieu and Broadlands, and spectacular gardens at Exbury. Portsmouth (13 miles) boasts Nelson’s Victory, the Mary Rose, a wide range of amenities, a fascinating harbour and ferries to the Isle of Wight. Historic cathedral cities of Winchester and Chichester half-hour drive. Shops 200 yards.

Small fitted kitchen. Shower room with toilet. Steep, narrow-tread stairs to first and second floor. First floor: Cosy living/dining room with electric fire. Second floor: Pretty double bedroom with attractive antique pine furniture.

Constant Spring, Emsworth, Hampshire, South East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Emsworth sleeps 2.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: This lovely listed 17th-century thatched cottage has its own garden and is set at the end of the village green in friendly Old Alresford (with shops and pub/restaurant within walking distance). It is spacious, attractively furnished and well equipped – a romantic and characterful retreat for couples. The area abounds in fine walks and, just a mile from the cottage, the Mid-Hants ‘Watercress’ Railway operates steam trains to Alton, where connection can be made to the electric railway service to London. The area is also great for cycling with the Ox Drove cycle trail running through the village. Tennis, riding, golf and a very good gym/health club locally. Winchester 8 miles. Shops 1 mile.

Dining room. Beamed sitting room with inglenook fireplace. Charming L-shaped kitchen with stable door to garden. Bathroom with shower attachment and toilet. Steep narrow stairs to first floor: Double bedroom with lovely four-poster bed. Dressing room.