Find self catering and cottages with an open fire or a wood burner in Hampshire, South East England

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: 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.

Butlers 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

Old Bridge Cottage, Ringwood, Hampshire, South East England

Sleeps 9
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Ringwood sleeps 9.

Features include: Hot Tub • Pool • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Sleeps 9

Accommodation overview: Old Bridge Cottage lies on the banks of the River Avon in Hampshire at the edge of Ringwood, a beautiful old market town on the edge of the New Forest. The holiday cottage overlooks open water meadows to the rear yet is only a 2-minute walk to the centre of town with its range of shops, wonderful pubs and fine places to eat. The riverside garden has 100 feet of private river bank with fishing rights and views over the river to the nearby thatched pub, the Fish Inn. The house itself dates back several hundred years in parts but has been extended over the years. All can enjoy the large hot tub and sauna and the main garden has a lovely outdoor heated swimming pool and the Breeze house for al fresco dining. The lively coastal town of Bournemouth is 15 minutes’ drive, the ancient city of Salisbury 30 minutes’ drive and London 1-2 hours by car or coach. An ideal spot from which to explore the New Forest National Park with its varied wildlife, walks and cycle paths. Shops 200 yards.

Main house: Living room with open fire, surround sound and two French doors to small sun room/
main garden. Large dining hall with oak refectory table seating 12 and main staircase. Spacious well-equipped kitchen with further dining area, oak table, granite worktops, island unit and tiled floor. Beamed snug with gas ‘coal-effect’ fire, double sofa bed (for +2), audio system, window seat and second staircase. Utility/walk-in drying room with door to second garden. Separate toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with TV, DVD, fitted wardrobes, meadow view and en-suite bathroom with corner bath, quadrant shower unit and toilet. Double bedroom with river view. Two steps down to twin bedroom with river view and two steps up to en-suite shower room and toilet, shared with single bedroom with meadow view. Twin bedroom with river view. Bathroom with shower cubicle and toilet.
Studio in riverside garden: Step up to front decking area with patio doors to central room with TV, DVD, seating, dining area, double sofa bed (for +2 children). Open-plan kitchenette/double bedroom (for +2) with fitted units and wardrobes. Shower room with toilet overlooking garden with 6-seater hot tub, 6-seater sauna.

Lawn Cottage, Burley, Hampshire, South East England

Sleeps 7
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Burley sleeps 7.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Garden • Sleeps 7

Accommodation overview: Located in the heart of the New Forest, this charming detached cottage enjoys a perfect location, and has direct access to the open forest. It lies just ½ mile walk from the popular village of Burley, and boasts a peaceful setting where ponies and donkeys gather outside the gate. Stylishly decorated with almost completely new furnishings, this cottage makes a wonderful home from home. The large beamed living room with an open fire is ideal for both summer and winter breaks. The delightful, secluded grounds totalling 1/3 acre completes this lovely property, which is planted with beautiful trees and shrubs throughout.
The surrounding area is a haven for wonderful cycling, walking and horse riding. Nearby, Ringwood is a bustling market town, with a number of handsome Georgian buildings lining its high street; the oldest part of the town lies by the peacefully flowing Hampshire Avon. From Bolderwood, three waymarked paths offer walkers some of the New Forest’s most beautiful scenery, with one walk taking in around 40 different species of trees. For nature lovers, Deer Meadow provides much useful information on the various types of deer that can be found, including red, roe, sika, fallow and muntjac, and the timid creatures can be observed from a platform there.
Bournemouth, with its clean sandy beaches, parks and gardens lies 15 miles distant, whilst Highcliffe and Friars Cliff beaches and fantastic sailing at Mudeford are all within 8 miles. Lymington is easily accessible and trips to the Isle of Wight can be taken. Lymington itself is a pretty busy seaside town with an attractive harbour, cobbled streets and Georgian houses. Shop ½ mile.

Porch/boot room. Spacious living room with open fire. Well-equipped kitchen/dining room with patio doors and wooden floor. Separate toilet. Utility/boot room. First floor: Two double bedrooms; one with 5ft bed and en-suite bathroom with shower attachment, toilet and sloping ceiling. Twin bedroom. Single bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.