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Cottage With Indoor Swim Spa in New Forest National Park for families or couples

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Beautiful swim spa to swim or relax in
Cottage with swims-a for those special occasions
Swimspa with jets in operation and view to garden
Lovely mosaic tiled swim spa
New Forest Cottage with Conservatory South facing garden

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Ensuite

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Main Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cottage With Indoor Swim Spa in New Forest National Park for families or couples

Detached New Forest cottage in village of Frogham. This year we have added a heated indoor swimspa to the cottage, it has 3 controllable swim jets to swim against at one end and a benched hydrotherapy area at the other.

This is our home which we used to only rent out during the school holidays, it is certainly not your bland holiday let. It has a homely, characterful feeling and is furnished accordingly.

My sons are letting a property in Godshill, which has been renovated for the past 5 years. It sleeps 6 and has a cedar hot tub which is in a covered cedar structure - please see VRBO uk 10275131

It has a south facing cottage garden with a private gravel drive for several cars. Due to the location within the New Forest National Park, ponies, cows and donkeys roam the surrounding roads and area - and seem to favour our driveway entrance as a sunning spot. There is a pub The Foresters on the crossroads which has recently changed hands and the food has improved according to a recent guest.(March 25)

This is a home from home, a smart TV with apps for amazon prime, netflix, catch up TV, plentiful books, dvds, games, and basically a fully functional 'everything' - because we live here when not on holiday in one of our other homes.

The cottage has a traditional kitchen with an heartwarming AGA for the cool winter months. It also has a renovated 'Fordingbridge' cast iron range - which has only ever been used in power cuts - but nevertheless makes a great addition to the history of the cottage.

The living room has an inglenook with functional wood burning stove.
The oak staircase leads up to a landing with bookshelves and storage.

One single bedroom has a single bed with guest bed below (John Lewis, which converts to a 5 ft kingsize bed). The bathroom has bath with shower over, wc and basin.

There is another single bedroom with handmade oak bed with new mattress. This is where the travel cot is housed.

The double bedroom has a pocket sprung divan bed and a small ensuite with wc, basin and shower.

The garden is a typical cottage garden, with countless seating areas throughout the garden and sun loungers in the tried and tested sun traps.

If you are unsure of our credibility, check our other properties on this site - you can read the reviews to see that we do provide genuine, quality, homely holiday accommodation - they are for us too, not just for letting out!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Well behaved of course!!
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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
If I can re-book any week which is cancelled I will return in full any money paid

Important information

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Property # 8044485
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

Fordingbridge

Located in Fordingbridge, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Breamore House and Countryside Museum and Edmondsham House and Gardens are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Market Square and Castle Point Shopping Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World, or check out an event or a game at Southampton Skating. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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fordingbridge, ENG

Getting around

  • Pokesdown for Boscombe Station - 21 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Foresters Arms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bat & Ball Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Forde Inn - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Cottage With Indoor Swim Spa in New Forest National Park for families or couples have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Cottage With Indoor Swim Spa in New Forest National Park for families or couples pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cottage With Indoor Swim Spa in New Forest National Park for families or couples?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage With Indoor Swim Spa in New Forest National Park for families or couples?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage With Indoor Swim Spa in New Forest National Park for families or couples?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage With Indoor Swim Spa in New Forest National Park for families or couples located?

This family-friendly Fordingbridge cottage is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of New Forest National Park and Godshill Village Hall. Fordingbridge Museum and Fordingbridge Library are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Hollie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I came with my husband, mum and two children (age 2 & 4). From start to finish we had an amazing time! The house had everything you could possibly need and it was spotlessly clean. Beds were comfy too. Kids and adults loved the pool spa. We saw lots of donkeys and horses near the cottage too. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May 2026
Fantastic I am pleased you all enjoyed your stay. The New Forest is great all ages at any time of the year.
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10/10 Excellent

Nadia O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy cottage, good swimming pool, good location, the host quick to respond.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2025
Pleased you enjoyed your stay, it is a great base for exploring the New Forest
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10/10 Excellent

Iain M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean spacious house, we all enjoyed the pool and got some decent weather
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov 2025
Well I am pleased you still enjoyed your return visit to Crossroads Cottage. Jane and Sue take great care to prepare the house for guests. The swimspa is a bonus for water loving guests. The only thing we cannot control is the weather, so you had your holiday at the right moment. We hope to welcome your family back to Frogham
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10/10 Excellent

Hilary P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful first stay at Crossroads Cottage.Spacious but cosy cottage. Having an indoor pool was a key factor in choosing Crossroads and we made good use of it. Location was perfect... lovely walks and sharing the heathland with horses, ponies, donkeys and cows was an added delight.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2026
Pleased you enjoyed your stay, the New Forest is a wonderful area and Crossroads Cottage is a great base.
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10/10 Excellent

linda l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was easy with good communication from host. The cottage is like being at home with everything available that you're likely to need. The swim spa an added bonus. It is in a perfect quiet position for seeing wildlife and the pub is across the road!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2025
I am pleased you enjoyed your break in the New Forest. Crossroads Cottage is a home from home and as you say the swimspa is an added luxury for your stay. It is lovely when guests like the cottage as much as we do and the location is perfect for seeing animals at the gate, walks, visits to ‘attractions’ and of course the pub.
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8/10 Good

Laura C.

Delightful cottage & beautiful surroundings

We had a lovely time & can't wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Thank you for taking the time to write a review, I am pleased you enjoyed your stay. You will be warmly welcomed if you do return. You had a warm week for October, with some sunshine however Autumn was certainly starting to show itself in the mornings. The Aga is going on this week and the oil top up delivery has been booked. Jane said she will be changing over the duvets this week, in readiness for the colder nights.
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We are a 3 generational family of 5 and had an amazing stay at Crossroads Cottage. There were so many books,puzzles and games to enjoy and plenty of space to relax in when we were not in the beautiful New Forest. The location is great but the highlight for us was the indoor pool which was warm and so much fun on a wet day.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2025
Excellent that is lovely to hear. The pool is an added bonus, we leave the books etc to give guests other things to do if they like reading/puzzles or games. The New Forest is a special place particularly when there are baby animals around in early summer. I am pleased crossroads cottage met your expectations.
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10/10 Excellent

scott c.

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Great location

Loved everything about the cottage. Really lovely quaint place. The location is perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2023
I am pleased you enjoyed your stay and you were pleased with its location
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10/10 Excellent

Katharina K.

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Repeat stay - still just as wonderful

Lovely area and relaxing pool! We enjoyed our stay with walks across icy fields seeing donkeys and horses and then swimming in the nice pool. House was clean and well supplied.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Dec 2022
I am pleased you enjoyed your second stay at Crossroads Cottage, it was certainly cold this week. We put the Aga on just for you, which would keep the kitchen warm and toasty.
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10/10 Excellent

David B.

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Lovely stay

Beautiful house in a great location, lots of nature all around with horses and donkeys passing by daily. Great location for all kinds of visits and activities, we especially loved the archery available at just the other side of Fordingbridge. The pool was a huge bonus, very unique and great fun.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2023
I am so pleased you enjoyed your holiday. The new forest is a lovely area and the animals are everywhere. the swims-spa is fantastic, but I am biased of course. The archery sounds interesting. our sons grew up here and the New Forest was literally their playground at Hyde school, swell as a place to cycle run around and play in the stream.
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10/10 Excellent

Sabine J.

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Lovely cottage

Lovely cottage in a wonderful area of the new forest with walks, donkeys, horses, pubs right on the doorstep. Great swim spa/pool. The cottage is well equipped and everything is as described. We had a fantastic week and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2021
Thank you for your review, I am pleased you had a great holiday. There is plenty for all ages, whatever the weather both at the cottage , locally and within 15 miles. There are attractions for all family members whether young or old. Angela
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10/10 Excellent

Sophia P.

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Return visit

It's was our second time booking Angela's cottage and it was just a lovely and relaxing as the first time. The house has everything you need, the location is wonderful and you have the added bonus of the swim spa.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
It is lovely when guests return. The new forest is a special place and is well located for most families requirements. The swim spa is an added feature to spend some time in the holiday.
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10/10 Excellent

Monaxi P.

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

Wonderful Traditional cottage

This cottage has everything. It is in a wonderful location for walks, pub across the road and a private swimming pool. The little touches in the house were great, swim robes and towels, a welcolme basket of lovely wine, biscuits etc. We will definitely come back here. Kids and us had a lovely time.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb 2025
I am so pleased you and your family had a lovely week at Crossroads Cottage. It is a home from home with a few extras for a special week.
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10/10 Excellent

Fiona H.

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Great holiday

We enjoyed our stay. The cottage was very comfortable. The location was beautiful and peaceful. Well placed to go for walks and cycling in the forest and only 30 minutes away from the beach. We enjoyed using the indoor pool and appreciated the robes and towels for coming out of the pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2023
I am pleased you enjoyed your stay. As I say in the description it is peaceful compared to the more southern tourist areas, whilst being close to many sttractions visited by tourists and locals alike. The pool is beautiful, I still like looking at the tiles , even after these years. The new forest is a special place to holiday in and live in.
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10/10 Excellent

Felicja H.

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A truly wonderful cottage in a beautiful setting

Amazing and well equipped cottage for a lovely relaxing holiday. Marvellous pool and Spa really enjoyed it. Feel lucky to have found this idylic holiday home. Had a fabulous week . Thank You Fliss and Family
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2023
So pleased you enjoyed your stay. The pool is amazing and can either be relaxing or invigorating, depending on your requirements.. The New Forest is lovely at this time of year with baby donkeys and foals at the gate. Of course we are biased as it is our family home too!
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny H.

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Lovely Cosy Cottage

We had a wonderful week staying at this lovely cottage in a beautiful part of the world. The cottage provides everything you need for a comfortable stay with the swim spa being an added bonus. Perfect base for exploring all that the New Forest has to offer. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2021
I am pleased you had a lovely time, we try to provide everything for a happy holiday, the only thing out of our control is the weather!! Have a great summer!
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10/10 Excellent

norma b.

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Animal heaven

How unique to have animals at the garden gate. Wonderful experience and would revisit again.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
It is, even when it is your 'home', the baby donkeys still are as cute as ever each year. The only downside is having to make sure the gates are closed and that they cannot reach your rubbish on a Friday.! It is a privilege and we are fortunate to see them every day. I am pleased they made tour holiday special and gave you fond memories. Angela
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10/10 Excellent

Pauline R.

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Perfect cottage and location

We had a wonderful week with everything you could ask for… great walks on the doorstep and a local pub with great food. We absolutely loved the cottage and made good use of the swim spa which was amazing. We will definitely be back. Thank you Angela
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2022
I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay, as you say the walks are fantastic and numerous and the handy local pub the Foresters is great if you fancy treating yourself to a meal out. We will gladly welcome you back to Crossroads Cottage kind regards Angela
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10/10 Excellent

Katharina K.

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Excellent cottage, relaxing pool

The cottage is extremely well supplied and the little extra of Halloween decorations was highly appreciated by the kids. We had a lovely time visiting the New Forest sights and swimming in the warm and clean pool. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct 2021
I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay and Jane’s creative welcome for Halloween was appreciated.. The cottage and the area has everything required for a. break whatever the weather, especially if you like swimming or relaxing in warm water. Angela
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10/10 Excellent

Tony P.

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

Perfect New Forest Cottage

Most years, we have spent the bit between Christmas and New Year in the New Forest. This is by far the best cottage we have rented. Perfect location - the ponies, donkeys and deer are literally on your doorstep! The cottage has a log-burning fire for those cold nights and a spa pool to relax in after a long walk on the forest.We could not recommend highly enough…
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2025
We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Crossroads Cottage at such a special time for your family. The New Forest is a special place and we are fortunate to see animals at our gate. The swim spa is a luxury but lovely to wind down in and keep fit. It is our home so to that end we hope it makes our guests feel at home - we love our wood burner, it is not only makes the house cosy, it helps eek out the oil as it heats the house and water too!
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10/10 Excellent

Nick W.

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

Fantastic Frogham

A glorious cottage in idyllic new forest location. Perfect getaway. Host communication is exceptional.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Feb 2022
Thank you for your review, fortunately storm Eunice did not impact your stay at Crossroads Cottage, we look forward to welcoming you back.
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10/10 Excellent

Lee M.

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Frogham Holliday

A really great property as described and surrounded by amazing wildlife horses and donkeys . We also had good support from the property management when the power company had a problem in the area with electricity . We would most definitely return .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

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Amazing place

The house is set in a fabulous location . Surrounded by great walks . The house is spacious and has everything you need and more. The pool is just fantastic and was enjoyed by everyone. The donkeys and horses are beautiful to watch . Lots to do within a short distance, highly recommend a visit to the heavy horse farm if you have young kids.lots of pubs serving delicious food . Will definitely be returning
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

ronald r.

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Wonderful holiday in the new forest

What a wonderful holiday we have just had at crossroads cottage. Everything you could wish for. Walks in beautiful countryside just on the doorstep. The cottage is so well equipped nothing is missed out for the comfort of your stay. The pool is to die for, we used it every day. Thank you Angela for allowing us to have the use of your beautiful house. Kind regards Ron.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2021
I am so pleased you had a lovely stay and enjoyed the cottage and the surroundings. You booked it so long ago, so I am pleased you were not disappointed.
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10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

Amazing property

We had a super holiday here at February half term. The house is just as described, fully equipped and always warm with the Aga, the owner was very helpful before and during the stay. The swim spa is a tremendous bonus, especially for children, our granddaughter was in every day and the temperature was always 37C degrees. We would genuinely recommend this to anyone. It was quite amusing having donkeys by the gate and wandering around the crossroads
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Thank you for your review. I am pleased you and your family had a great break. I cannot take credit for the donkeys, they are a part of life in the New Forest and it is very easy to take them as 'the norm' of living in this area. The swim spa is great, the temperature can be reduced for those who want to take advantage of the jets and swim in the pool. So it can be both relaxing and 'healthy' depending on your requirements. The Aga is great for the cooler months, although February this year has proved to be an early 'summer'....but I am not complaining!

About the host

Hosted by Angela ZW

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We are a family of four, we have 2 sons aged 26 and 30. We live in a cottage in the New Forest which we restored over 3 years and have subsequently extended.
We both had careers but enjoyed restoring our home so much that we carried on developing in the UK and renting out properties. It is now our means of income and way of life.

Why they chose this property

We bought the cottage as a derelict shell in 1984 - it was 2 small new forest cottages of cob, brick and slate. The house is in a great position to start walks/cycle from without the need to resort to a car.
We are in a small village which is a ribbon development. There are horses, donkeys and ponies on the road outside and a wealth of other animals in the surroundings.
We spent 3 years working on the house and have since extended the house and added a conservatory.The cottage is classed as a small dwelling, so no huge extensions for us, It has retained its cosy cottage charm and we have added a modern twist.
The house is 2 miles from Fordingbridge where there are all the shops and services you would expect from a small town. Larger facilities are in Salisbury - 12 miles, Southampton - 20 miles and Bournemouth - 16 miles.

What makes this property unique

A car is required to access the property as we are in a rural area with no public transport as such - once there, with supplies for your stay, a car is not really required.
The cottage is perfectly based to start circular walks/cycle rides from. We never tire of walking from the cottage - there are pubs very close or at longer walking distances for pub lunches or summer evenings.
This is a home from home - for real, we used to let the cottage out in school holidays, but now it is all year as we can fit our stays accordingly with our travels abroad.
The house has everything you would expect and more.
It is a cottage so expect low ceilings, small rooms, inglenook, wood burner, wifi, antiques, aga (for a few weeks in winter only due to cost) but it has the luxuries of modern life-dishwasher, oil central heating, double glazing and even a swim spa.
It is a home so we have all our pictures, books, and games even a phone to use to call family in the UK or mobiles in the UK.
The area is not brilliant foe mobile signals but we have a private fibre network in the village.

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English, French, German

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