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Award-winning barn conversion offering spacious accommodation near South Downs National Park.

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A spacious kitchen with a wooden island, white cabinets, and a view to the dining area.
A spacious kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden ceiling, and a large island with a basket of flowers.
A neatly made bed with a book, a vase with flowers, and a bedside table with a lamp.
A spacious living room with a large TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of a garden through open doors.
A living room with a blue sofa, wooden coffee table, and a staircase.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Situated close to a theme park, this vacation home features 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, accommodating 6 guests. Enjoy outdoor activities like birdwatching and motorboating nearby. The patio offers a great spot to unwind after a day of adventure. Explore attractions such as Bishops Waltham Palace and Meon Valley in the surrounding area.

Highlights

  • Barbecue
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Toys
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Patio
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Southampton, England
  • Place, Bishops Waltham Palace
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, South Downs National Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, WestQuay Shopping Centre
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bedroom 1 - Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Bedroom 3 - Ensuite Toilet

Toilet

Family Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Award-winning barn conversion offering spacious accommodation near South Downs National Park.

Winner of a VisitEngland ROSE award 2025. This beautiful spacious and elegant barn conversion is on the edge of the South Downs National Park. Brilliantly equipped to be a home from home, with private parking and EV charging, garden furniture and barbecue for al fresco dining. Near to the picturesque village of Bishop's Waltham with fabulous views of the adjoining countryside. The Cart House offers a comfortable and relaxing base for couples and families wishing to explore this popular part of Hampshire and is ideal for keen walkers and cyclists.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 11062925
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Southampton

Located in Southampton, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Winchester Cathedral and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Southampton Cruise Terminal and Portsmouth International Port. Travelling with kids? Consider Marwell Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Utilita Bowl. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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Map
Southampton, England

What's nearby

  • Bishops Waltham Palace - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • South Downs National Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • University of Southampton - 28 min drive - 22.1 km
  • St. Mary's Stadium - 34 min drive - 25.5 km
  • WestQuay Shopping Centre - 36 min drive - 25.7 km

Getting around

  • Southampton Botley Station - 5 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bakers Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Boss Kebab - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Brewery Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Bold Forester - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Crown Inn, Bishop's Waltham - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Award-winning barn conversion offering spacious accommodation near South Downs National Park. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Award-winning barn conversion offering spacious accommodation near South Downs National Park.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Award-winning barn conversion offering spacious accommodation near South Downs National Park.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Award-winning barn conversion offering spacious accommodation near South Downs National Park.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Award-winning barn conversion offering spacious accommodation near South Downs National Park. located?

This family-friendly Southampton holiday home is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of Bishops Waltham Palace and South Downs National Park. Wickham Estate and Meon Valley are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Enjoyed our visit

This was our second time at his property. Both times we loved it. It is clean, spacious & close to town. We highly recommend!
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2026
It was lovely to see you and your family again and we are glad you enjoyed your return visit to us. We hope to see you again, when you are next visiting the UK!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful property

Best holiday property we have ever stayed in. Beautifully furnished and the owners had thought of and included everything possible. The Welcome Pack and all the other extras were an added bonus.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2026
Thank you for your kind words, they mean so much to us as we always want to provide the very best experience to our guests. It was lovely to meet you all and we are glad you had a fabulous stay and enjoyed all the fantastic places Hampshire has to offer. Hope to see you all again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely Perfect!

We were looking for somewhere to base ourselves before our daughter’s wedding nearby. We asked if it was possible for make up artists, photographers, wedding cars etc to attend and the owners could not have been more helpful. We stayed the night before the wedding with the bride to be and her sisters, it was absolutely perfect for us as a family, and plenty of light and space for the wedding preparations, then us parents returned to relax and unwind on Sunday afternoon and evening! The Cart House is wonderful, everything has been thought of, and it is a very pleasant, relaxing place to stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2026
It was an absolute pleasure to host you and your family for such a special occasion! We are glad The Cart House provided you with the space and amenities you needed and you had time to relax and enjoy the property post the big day!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful well equipped cottage

Lovely cottage, very well equipped and tastefully decorated. Lots of space for everyone. Well located for visiting Winchester
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2025
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are glad you liked The Cart House and its location within Hampshire.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Really enjoyable experience!

Loved every minute of our stay. Great location as we are working not too far away. Relaxing stay for the week
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Feb 2025
Welcome back again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Carthouse holiday

Beautiful cottage, realy clean very peaceful, ideal location for winchester, portsmouth and southampton
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov 2025
Thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your time at The Cart House and its location within Hampshire, allowing you to appreciate the surrounding areas.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic place

Lovely place to stay, clean, tv has Netflix, Disney etc, plenty of space and made a weekend away with friends very easy and relaxing
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Feb 2024
We are so glad you had a lovely weekend away at The Cart House with your friends. Many thanks for your review.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent stay

Another top week staying at The Cart House. Very comfortable as always, we will be back again for sure
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb 2025
Good to see you again and look forward to seeing you soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Another great stay!

Fantastic stay! Would recommend The Cart House. Cosy feel and great hosts. Looking forward to coming back again.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Feb 2025
Thank you for your kind words, we love having you stay!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing place to stay

Had a great stay at the Cart House with my family. Unfortunately it rained a few days during our stay but it was great just chilling in the property
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Feb 2024
Thank you so much for your review. I am glad you all had a lovely stay and hopefully you made use of the games and books on those wet days!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great stay! Would Recommend!

A really great, cosy & warm stay! we have everything that we need as well as some extras from the hosts to enjoy some other home comforts. We would recommend highly and we will definitely be staying again.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Feb 2025
We are glad you enjoy staying at The Cart House.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage

Amazing cottage has everything you need, the owners really made you feel welcome and were on hand if needed. We will be returning.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2025
It was lovely to meet you all and we are glad you had a great stay at The Cart House. We look forward to seeing you again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Had lovely stay at the Cart House

Property was spacious and well equipped. Good information provided pre arrival and everything easy to find when we were there.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb 2025
Thank you for your kind words, we are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Cart House and you enjoyed its location within Hampshire.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brilliant stay as always!

Another great stay! Great communication from the hosts & very helpful too! Would recommend. Looking forward to another stay!
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Feb 2025
Lovely to see you guys again and thanks for your kind words.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing stay & great location

We had a fantastic time with all the family. Will definitely return next year Beautiful accommodation with everything you need. Thank you
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Thank you for your lovely review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Cart House and the accommodation had everything you needed. It was lovely to meet you and your family and we hope to see you again next year.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A gem of a holiday.

We had an excellent holiday at the Cart House ,spotless and clean and very comfortable . Location was perfect .
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov 2023
It’s so lovely when we get such great feedback, thank you. We are so glad you had a great holiday at The Cart House.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great stay!

Top Stay as always. Would recommend The Cart House. Spacious, clean and really comfortable. Looking forward to coming back.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Feb 2025
Lovely to have you back and glad you enjoyed your stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Top, Top stay!

Really enjoyed another week staying at The Cart House. Great location with Bishops Waltham not a far drive. Looking forward to coming back again.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Feb 2025
We are glad we can provide you with great accommodation, whilst you are aware from home working.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Another great stay!

Great stay as ever. Hosts are very helpful also. Cosy, Warm & a very nice place to relax and chill out. Looking forward to next week.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Feb 2025
Thank you for your kind words, we are glad you find The Cart House a relaxing place to stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great stay!

The Cart House was just right for us. Really clean, comfortable and well maintained. We hugely appreciated the hamper with its local produce and communication with the owners was first class. Thanks for a great stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your time at The Cart House and many thanks for your lovely review.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely stay

Lovely stay in a well equipped converted barn. Very clean and well presented. Lovely welcome basket full of goodies. The owners were always on hand to answer any questions.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2025
We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Cart House and hope to see you again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Spent a week in the Cart House with our family from Australia

Everything about the place was perfect for us,absolutely spotless..Owners,very friendly and helpful with any queries.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2023
Thank you so much for your kind words, it was lovely to meet you and we are glad you and your family enjoyed your time together at The Cart House.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic stay

Stunning, stylish and very comfortable house. The house was well equipped and the communication from the owners was excellent. The Welcome Hamper was a thoughtful idea too! We would definitely like to return .
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at The Cart House and hope to see you again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect little break

What a great stay, full of character! Hosts have thought of everything, the little details make all the difference; books for children, decaf teabags to name just a couple! Beautiful location, easy to get to many local attractions and peaceful enough just to relax in! Will definitely be returning!!
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your time at The Cart House and everything it has to offer. Look forward to seeing you again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Superb accommodation

We enjoyed a lovely short stay at the Cart House which we found to be superbly appointed and just what we needed. The Cart House is superbly equipped and offers excellent accommodation. We were only there for a couple of days with friends but it was a great base and suited us very well for our short visit to the area. The owners popped by to say hello and they were really friendly and very helpful. We would recommend this to anyone considering a visit to the area.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2025
Thank you for your review, we are glad you enjoyed the Cart House and everything it has to offer.

About the host

Hosted by Jonathan & Vanessa

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Jonathan and Vanessa established The Cart House in late 2022 after dedicating a year to renovating the property. Upon discovering the location, they recognised its potential as an outstanding holiday retreat ideally situated for visitors wishing to explore Hampshire. With experience of growing up in the sector and years of renting holiday properties all over the world, they meticulously curated The Cart House to high standards, ensuring it offers both comfort and a welcoming atmosphere, complemented by select technological amenities. Since its launch, The Cart House has consistently held a VisitEngland 4 Star Gold Award and, in 2025, received the VisitEngland ROSE Award, reflecting Jonathan and Vanessa's commitment to guest satisfaction. Every stay is characterised by thoughtful touches that showcase Hampshire and ensure guests feel valued from arrival onward.

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