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A quirky character cottage on the edge of the New Forest

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Exterior
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Room
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • Explore, experience, enjoy
    Guests like the location for activities and attractions nearby.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near River Test
2 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Fenced yard
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Fireplace

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

About this property

A quirky character cottage on the edge of the New Forest

Welcome to our Cottage on The Hill!. We are situated on Eling Hill opposite Eling Church andl Goatee beach, on the edge of The New Forest National Park. There are 2 bedrooms with a kingsize and a double bed. A spacious living room (with sofa bed), an open fire and underfloor heating. The kitchen is equipped with a cooker,fridge and all your every day essentials. The luxurious bath room has a monsoon shower, fluffy towels and eco toiletries. There is a private garden and decking.
The space
This 16th Century listed cottage is full of character. Upstairs has a distinctly crooked feel! We have shelves full of books and lots of vinyl which you can play on the music system in the living room or simply hook up to your blue tooth and play your own tunes. There is a smart TV with Netflix and Disney. Also WiFI.
Guest access
The entire property and garden are yours to enjoy.
Other things to note
Church bells on a Sunday morning!
The beach is located through the churchyard opposite and is a shingle shoreline with lots of grass fields ideal for picnicking.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No party’s/stag or hen dos No music after 10pm

Important information

You need to know

Property # 11167980
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
Cashless transactions are available
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 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 Mayflower Theatre and Southampton City Art Gallery 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 cycling, hiking 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

  • ‪Salmon Leap - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Chapel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 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 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. Eling Tide Mill 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. 11 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

martin s.

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

10/10 Excellent

Marie

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Henry H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Henry H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Naomi W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Henry H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

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

About the host

Hosted by Mandy Kirkman

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Hi we are Mandy and James, we live next door to the cottage and always on hand if you need any advice or information, always happy to help.

Why they chose this property

We love this area. It’s a stones throw from The New Forest but also close to Southampton the main city.

What makes this property unique

WE hope you will enjoy our selection of books and our huge vinyl selection.

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