This prestigious area is home to some of the New Forests best loved attractions, including the motor museum, abbey and palace house in Beaulieu, or perhaps explore the rich maritime history of the region and take a visit to Bucklers Hard, which is set beside the river. Local amenities can be found in the centre of Beaulieu village and there is a wide network of walks and cycling routes running nearby, enabling you to easily explore the picturesque landscape that this area is known for. Why not get out on the water and take a river cruise or head inland and explore one of the many attractive villages nearby The property is accessed via a long, shared gravel driveway. Adjacent to the owners home yet with privacy assured, the entrance to this charming cottage is via a small path from the parking area. Once inside you are met with a pretty open plan kitchen/diner, which has a gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher and Nespresso coffee machine. Heading further into the property you will find a spacious super king size bedroom that has been decorated with care. Just opposite is a stylish bathroom with shower over bath and WC. Stairs lead from an inner hallway to the first floor, and the lounge. This characterful room has vaulted ceilings, a wood burner and smart TV. This inviting space is the perfect place to relax after a day spent exploring as it has a sofa bed and an additional single cabin with porthole (each suitable for a child). A door leads from the lounge area to a balcony with wonderful views over the countryside. A useful utility space can also be found in this room, which houses the washing machine. Heading outside via the kitchen door you will find the garden. There is an area to dine on the lawn and parking for two vehicles on the adjacent gravel driveway.
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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.