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This pretty thatched cottage is the ideal base for exploring the New Forest and south coast.

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Exterior
1 bedroom, bed sheets
Interior
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

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  • Outdoor Space
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Burgate, near Fordingbridge
  • Popular LocationNew Forest National Park3 min drive
  • Popular LocationSalisbury Cathedral16 min drive
  • Popular LocationPaultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World24 min drive
  • AirportSouthampton (SOU)34 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

This pretty thatched cottage is the ideal base for exploring the New Forest and south coast.

This pretty thatched cottage is the ideal base for exploring the New Forest and south coast.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Ceramic Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washer Dryer
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Sofa Bed (Double) (Children Only)
Bedroom: Kingsize (5ft) Bed. Electric storage heaters, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack. Sitting-out area. Shared lawned garden. Shared 1-acre grounds. Bike store. Parking for 2 cars. No smoking. . Walnut Tree Cottage is a delightful, detached thatched cottage within the owner’s lawned grounds and lies opposite the owner’s home, which is steeped in history and which, in the 1830s, included a wheelwrights, post office and bakery. Also within the grounds is The Old Post Office (ref 30425) and The Hideaway (UKC540), providing an ideal opportunity a for another couple or guests wishing to holiday together whilst retaining their own space. Walnut Tree Cottage comprises a shower room and kitchen/dining area downstairs, and an upstairs living area and sofa bed suitable for children, leading to a double bedroom. It has plentiful beams and wooden floors.

This is a convenient location set just back from the main road leading from Salisbury (9 miles) or Ringwood (5 miles). Keen walkers will delight in the fact that they are situated directly opposite footpaths within the New Forest National Park, with many scenic walks and ideal for spotting local wildlife. For those who would prefer to explore by cycle, the owners can offer a place to lock your bikes away when not in use.

All properties have their own allocated parking, sitting-out area and large lawned gardens shared with the owners and their young family. They make ideal touring bases from which to visit the extensive attractions in the area. About a mile away is the charming town of Fordingbridge with a host of shops, cafés and eateries, and the gently flowing River Avon. Also close by are the New Forest Water Park (with wakeboarding, waterskiing and aqua park) and Moors Valley Country Park (with cycle hire, golf course, angling, Go Ape treetrop adventure, Forest Segway, play trail and miniature steam passenger railway). The location is convenient for road links to the cathedral cities of Winchester and Salisbury, Christchurch Harbour, and the coast including Poole and Bournemouth. Other attractions include Marwell Zoo, Beaulieu Motor Museum and the New Forest Otter and Owl Park. Maritime Southampton and various other tourist attractions are within easy driving distance, as is Stonehenge. Beach 16 miles. Shop and pub 1 mile, restaurant 400 yards.

Electric vehicle charging is not permitted at the property.
The owner lives on-site.
The Old Post Office does not have room for a travel cot.
No barbecues.

Property manager

Cottages.com

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

1 Bedroom Accommodation in Burgate Near Fordingbridge
su-30424-30424

About the neighborhood

Fordingbridge

This cottage is located in Fordingbridge. Bramshaw Golf Club and Go Ape at Moors Valley Ringwood are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World and Cranborne Manor. Traveling with kids? Consider Liberty's Owl Raptor and Reptile Centre and Wessex Raceway / Virtual Warfare.

What's nearby

  • New Forest National Park - 3 min drive
  • Salisbury Cathedral - 16 min drive
  • Salisbury Racecourse - 21 min drive
  • Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World - 24 min drive
  • Southampton Cruise Terminal - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Pokesdown for Boscombe Station - 21 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Churchill Arms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Altrullo - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The George Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪High Corner Inn - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is This pretty thatched cottage is the ideal base for exploring the New Forest and south coast. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at This pretty thatched cottage is the ideal base for exploring the New Forest and south coast.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at This pretty thatched cottage is the ideal base for exploring the New Forest and south coast.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is This pretty thatched cottage is the ideal base for exploring the New Forest and south coast. located?

This family-friendly Fordingbridge cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Fordingbridge Museum, Fordingbridge Town Hall, and Fordingbridge Library. New Forest National Park is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

This pretty thatched cottage is the ideal base for exploring the New Forest and south coast. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ruth P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place
Lovely place to stay - comfortable and well equipped. Ideal location.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023