A quirky character cottage on the edge of the New Forest

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A patio with a wooden deck, potted plants, and a metal pergola structure.
A living room with a fireplace, a black leather sofa, and a patterned rug.
A traditional brick house with two chimneys, a gated entrance, and a brick wall.
A white bookshelf filled with vinyl records, a framed poster, and a potted plant.
A wooden gate leading to a brick staircase with a house in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Totton, England
  • Place, River Test
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Eling Tide Mill
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, New Forest Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Southampton

Located in Southampton, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at New Forest National Park and South Downs National Park, while New Forest Museum and Mayflower Theatre are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Civic Centre or St. Mary's Stadium. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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Map
Totton, England

What's nearby

  • River Test - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Eling Tide Mill - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • New Forest Museum - 5 min drive - 2.1 km
  • WestQuay Shopping Centre - 18 min drive - 7.8 km
  • University of Southampton - 26 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Totton Station - 18 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Golden Grill Kebab - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Peg & Parrot - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Old Farmhouse - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A quirky character cottage on the edge of the New Forest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A quirky character cottage on the edge of the New Forest?

As of 12 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A quirky character cottage on the edge of the New Forest on 16 Mar 2027 start from AU$1,012, 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 A quirky character cottage on the edge of the New Forest?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A quirky character cottage on the edge of the New Forest?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A quirky character cottage on the edge of the New Forest?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A quirky character cottage on the edge of the New Forest located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from River Test and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from New Forest National Park. New Forest Museum and New Forest Wildlife Park are also within 3 miles (5 km). Totton Station is 18 minutes by foot and Southampton Redbridge Station is 29 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 13 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such an eclectic interesting serene vibed property, perfectly situated, perfect hosts. Real home from home everything you could possibly want, for families or couples in the property and surrounding area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks to the lovely hosts we had a wonderful time in the cottage, perfect to explore New Forest with our family with young children. The cottage is well equipped and we loved the interior and design items as well as the lush garden and terrace.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great place with a really nice host. We were very comfortable and the toddler loved having new toys and the back garden and outdoor space. All amenities available and we were even given really nice groceries. Also, 15 min drive from city centre. There was also lots of fun family activities nearby, e.g. longdown farms, new forest national park. Thanks to the host couple for a lovely place!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kind of house you dream of owning in a location you dream of finding. Amazing facilities. Lovely owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful cottage, much larger than we thought, host was very nice and easy to contact if needed but wasn’t as we had everything we needed there, plenty books and games to use we all had a great time and look forward to booking again when next visiting family in Southampton.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Stay

Our family (2 adults and 3 children) had a lovely stay in the cottage. The cottage is well presented and had everything we needed. The cottage is in a lovely, quiet location and was an ideal base for our trip to Paultons Park. We would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Gem of a Place

Our second stay at this charming place. Certainly quirky but equally comfortable and convenient for exploring the area. We love it! Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay

We had a lovely time for a few days in Mandy's property. She was very helpful and we could walk to the local pubs. The property itself was great, lots of records, record player, and smelt nice. Clean and tidy, we loved it Thanks again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb 2024
Thank you Richard. It was a pleasure to meet you and so pleased you enjoyed your stay :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ve stayed at the cottage before. We love its slightly offbeat, bohemian vibe. It is also very comfortable whatever the weather, this time we were able to sit out in its charmingly wilful garden too.Eling itself is an intriguing mix of rural village, marina, ocean port and marshland and is very convenient for Southampton, the New Forest and environs.Highly recommended.
View of the Prince Charles container port.
The Tide Mill tollbooth.
The Eling marina.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful characterful cottage

A beautifully furnished cottage, full of character with lots of lovely individual touches. Very comfortable with everything you need for a relaxing stay. Mandy had supplied lots of thoughtful extras like toys put out for the children, fresh bread, biscuits and fizz in the fridge! The shower is brilliant, with Faith in Nature toiletries provided which was a real treat! Great location for accessing the New Forest, quiet and peaceful. We loved it and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Cosily Quirky Cottage

The cottage is quirky, as described but is also comfortable and attractive in an highly individual way. We spent a long (and very wet!) weekend there and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We met and briefly chatted to Mandy, the owner, who is very approachable and friendly. We were visiting family in nearby Totton and the location is ideal for that but (during a break in the rain!) we took a stroll through the churchyard to the edge of Southampton Water and round to the Tide Mill and marina in Eling, itself an odd mixture of village, industry and seaside. We would certainly return to this uniquely charming place. Recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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