A stone s throw from Brockenhurst high street and only a 10 minute walk away from the train station (Waterloo line), this stylish cottage is ideal for those looking for a family friendly or car free holiday. The slower pace of life in Brockenhurst is relaxing and it is not uncommon to see ponies and donkeys throughout the village and they even have right of way over traffic. You can reach open forest within ten minutes from the property and there are plenty of walking routes and cycle paths within the New Forest that are perfect for soaking up the fresh countryside air and bike hire is available. A local farm shop is only a five minute drive away from the property and great for picking up some tasty treats and essentials, or if you fancy a glass of wine or a refreshing local ale, head to The Foresters Arms or The Snakecatcher pub in Brockenhurst village. With modern furnishings and features, you will find a comfortable open plan kitchen/diner area equipped with all the essentials you require for a self catering holiday. Well designed and spacious, the kitchen area benefits from a granite topped island unit and bar stools for casual breakfasts or enjoy more formal dining around the six seater dining table. The lounge area has a cosy woodburner, sonos music system, 42 Smart HDTV and double doors leading out onto the gardens. Guides to the local area and maps can be found within the living room, perfect for planning your next day trip and there is also a handy cloakroom with WC on the ground floor. There are three bedrooms, the master bedroom has a double bed and an ensuite shower room with WC, the second bedroom has a double bed, and the third bedroom has two single beds. In addition to the master bedrooms ensuite, there is a family bathroom complete with a bath, shower, and WC upstairs. The property is well equipped for family holidays; there is a fantastic attic conversion with a selection of games, puzzles and toys and a garden playhouse with miniature table, chairs, toy cooker, toy BBQ and much more to keep little ones entertained. The fully enclosed garden also offers an attractive patio area with garden furniture, BBQ and there is parking for one car directly outside the cottage. A parking permit for the nearby car park is also available.
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Less than an hour from London, Upper House is one of 2 adjoining rental properties which sits high on the Hampshire Downs with wonderful views. It is the perfect place for a very quiet and chilled out weekend relaxing, chatting, cooking and enjoying the countryside. It's great for outdoor activities with superb access to the South Downs Way for walking and cycling. The kitchen is the hub of the house whether it's dining in the evening for grownups or making pancakes in the morning with the kids. Or if you prefer to be pampered - there’s a ready supply of talented caterers who can come in to do breakfast, lunch and dinner, leaving you free to lounge by any of the 3 open fires. Outside the kitchen is a brick terrace which overlooks the mini maze garden and has a view to The South Downs. Inside, the main reception area is an impressive drawing room with double height ceiling supported by ancient pitch pine beams with an open fire at one end, a plasma TV at the other and a mezzanine above. The 6 bedrooms ...
Escape from the city and discover the delights of the New Forest, or the hop fields of Kent; great walking in the South Downs, and so much to do on the Isle of Wight.