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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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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Modern 3-Bed, 3-Bath House | Sleeps 10 | Free off Road Parking For Cars or Vans<br>Newly refurbished home just off the M27. 10 mins to City Centre, Hospital & Airport. Ideal for families, contractors & groups.
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Modern 3-Bed, 3-Bath House | Sleeps 10 | Free off Road Parking For Cars or Vans<br>Newly refurbished home just off the M27. 10 mins to City Centre, Hospital & Airport. Ideal for families, contractors & groups.
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
About the area
Southampton
Located in Southampton, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Southampton Cruise Terminal and Portsmouth International Port are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit WestQuay Shopping Centre and Gunwharf Quays. 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.
University of Southampton - 18 min drive - 18.9 km
WestQuay Shopping Centre - 22 min drive - 22.2 km
Southampton Cruise Terminal - 24 min drive - 23.8 km
Getting around
Southampton Botley Station - 5 min drive
Southampton (SOU) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
The Bakers Arms - 6 min drive
The Crown Inn, Bishop's Waltham - 16 min walk
The Black Dog - 2 min drive
Boss Kebab - 4 min drive
Three Choirs Wickham Vineyard - 4 min drive
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 does it cost to stay at Award-winning barn conversion offering spacious accommodation near South Downs National Park.?
As of 10 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Award-winning barn conversion offering spacious accommodation near South Downs National Park. on 29 June 2026 start from AU$707, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
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 3 mi (5 km) of South Downs National Park, Wickham Estate and Meon Valley. Marwell Zoo and TeamSport Indoor Go Karting Southampton are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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
Bronwen T.
29 Sept 2025
Beautiful well equipped cottage
Lovely cottage, very well equipped and tastefully decorated. Lots of space for everyone. Well located for visiting Winchester
Bronwen T.
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
9 Aug 2025
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
22 Jan 2025
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
4 Feb 2025
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
22 Jan 2025
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
20 Jan 2025
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
26 Feb 2024
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
11 Feb 2025
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
25 Feb 2024
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
22 Jan 2025
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
4 June 2025
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
28 July 2025
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.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
22 Jan 2025
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
17 May 2025
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
22 Jan 2025
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
28 Jan 2025
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
18 Oct 2025
A lovely stay.
We recently stayed at the Cart house for a week, it is a beautiful property, very clean inside and so well equipped with everything we could have needed and more. A real home from home stay, the food hamper on our arrival was a lovely touch and a real treat. Vanessa and Jonathan came by to meet us on our first night, which was a lovely touch and lovely to meet them. Vanessa even went out to buy us some tomatoes as I had forgotten to bring ours, very kind of her and very much appreciated. We had a lovely stay, the only little niggle was the road noise, especially early in the morning.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2025
It was lovely to meet you both and we are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Cart House. It was no problem popping out to the shop for you, we were happy to help.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
1 Sept 2023
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
11 Nov 2023
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
Geoff B.
2 June 2025
Loverly Stay at The Cart House
The Cart House is a loverly barn conversion type holiday home. The views from the back patio are blissful, we even saw deer wandering through the fields. Well located for trips to Winchester, Southampton and Portsmouth.
The only downsides were the car noise from the road taht runs past the property and the stylish, but uncomfortably soft sofas in the lounge.
Geoff B.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2025
We are glad you enjoyed your stay at the property and its location gave you the opportunity to visit the local towns. It’s lovely to hear you saw the deer on your visit, it’s so nice to see them when they are wandering in the back orchard! Thank you for your feedback regarding the sofas, this is appreciated, as we want to ensure the property is comfortable for all our guests.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Clare W.
26 Sept 2023
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.
Clare W.
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
Peter T.
30 Sept 2023
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.
Peter T.
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
Sarah R.
13 Mar 2025
Early spring break
The house was beautiful, spotlessly clean and well equipped. My young daughter loved the chest of toys and games. Great location, easy to find and only a short drive to Winchester and Marwell Zoo. Would certainly revisit if in the area again.
Sarah R.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar 2025
We are glad you had a nice break, and your daughter enjoyed the games chest that we have within the property. It sounds like you took advantage of the great location of The Cart House within Hampshire, visiting some of the local attractions. Hope to see you again.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Margriet D.
27 Apr 2025
Very nice house
Very nice house, it had everything. Very cosy attics. Clear information. The welcome package was very nice
Margriet D.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2025
Thank you for your kind words and the lovely comments you added to our guest book. We are so glad you are your family had a great holiday. We hope to see you again!
About the host
Hosted by Jonathan & Vanessa
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.