Prime position in Burley, New Forest National Park!
The Dairy Cottage nestles in the tranquil eight acre grounds of Great Wells House set in the heart of the New Forest National Park in the prime village of Burley. Formerly the Dairymans home when the estate was a working farm, now beautifully transformed into an idyllic holiday home. The Dairy has two double bedrooms one has a 5' double bed with double vista and french windows onto garden and TV with radio and the other bedroom has 3’ twin beds ( can convert to a 6' double ) also with TV/radio. There is also a travel cot which can be accommodated in the main bedroom or the small hallway outside the bedroom. The comfortable sitting/dining room has a TV/radio, large corner sofa and french windows onto garden. Separate well equipped kitchen (sorry no dishwasher). Cloakroom with loo and basin. The family bathroom is large and has a loo, bidet, basin, walk in shower and corner bath. The cream brick and slate roofed property has views over its own pretty gardens to the back and the courtyard with private parking for two cars to the front. There is a brick patio with barbeque, outdoor seating and loungers for the summer months and plenty of room for outdoor games in the mainly lawned garden. Please note the garden is not fully fenced but is well away from any roads. Approached from a quiet village lane over a cattlegrid and situated at the end of a long driveway. You can walk directly into the Forest and see the lovely New Forest ponies and local wildlife including deer, badgers, foxes, rabbits, buzzards and rare birds. There is a meandering brook just along the lane at Mill Lawn where the little ones can play poo sticks, catch minnows and go Kingfisher watching! You may prefer a swim in the sea! The lovely Avon beach at Mudeford is only a 10 - 15 minute drive. You can catch the little ferry across to the sandbank and Hengistbury Head and walk in the beautiful nature reserve. The Garden Cottage just across the lawn from the Dairy can be booked if you have additional guests that would like a bit of privacy, ideal for grandparents!
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One well behaved dog welcome subject to house rule
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Dogs not to be left alone on property and to be on long lead in garden as not fully fenced.
Please pay for Dimplex heating used on departure (by meter reading).
Important information
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Property # 8227231
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Ringwood
Located in Ringwood, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at New Forest National Park and Bournemouth Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider New Forest Cider and Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre.
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
Hot Box - 10 min drive
McDonald's - 6 min drive
Sway Deli And Coffee Shop - 11 min drive
The Lamb Inn - 10 min drive
The Elm Tree - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Prime position in Burley, New Forest National Park! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Prime position in Burley, New Forest National Park!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Prime position in Burley, New Forest National Park!?
Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Prime position in Burley, New Forest National Park!?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Where is Prime position in Burley, New Forest National Park! located?
This family-friendly Ringwood cottage is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Burley Park and New Forest Cider. Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre and Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Very good location, nice, comfortable, clean property, has everything you need. The garden is beautiful and very peaceful, ideal for a rest. Carole an Chris were great hosts, very responsive and friendly. Would highly reccomend!
Andreas O.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2023
Thank you for the super 5 star review Andreas! It was lovely to meet you and your family and I apologise profusely for the horrible weather! It’s even better here when the sun shines !
We had a really great time staying here. The cottage was cosy and warm, with plenty of outside space. It was really well located for Burley, local pubs, shops, even cycle hire and of course the beautiful forest. Carole was a great host, very responsive and friendly. Would highly reccomend!
Barny C.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2022
Thank you for the lovely review Barny, it was lovely to meet your family and so pleased you enjoyed your time in the New Forest!
Wonderful setting, great access to village, pub and cycling trails. Carole could not have been more friendly and accommodating. BBQ in the garden was lovely. We’ll be back!
We have just spent a wonderful week at the cottage exploring the New Forest. Carole and Chris couldn’t of been more helpful and were always on hand if we needed anything! The garden is gorgeous and our children enjoyed playing in it! I highly recommend booking this cottage it’s central to getting out and about whether that is driving around the new forest or visiting the local beaches! We can’t wait to return !
Sarah L.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2023
So pleased you enjoyed your time at Great Wells Cottages in the Dairy and thank you so much for your lovely review.
What a find! A real home from home property, with everything you could wish for in a holiday let. Pictures on site are accurate, we asked for the twin beds to be fixed together to create a larger space, such luxury! Loved the feather duvet… The hosts were very welcoming and made suggestions for walks, trips and restaurants. A joy to stay in the fold yard and see the ponies in the paddocks.
There is so much to do in the New Forest, staying in The Dairy Cottage was a real treat. Thank you for accepting us into your home Carole.
Felicity C.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Nov 2024
Thank you for your lovely review and so pleased you enjoyed your holiday at Great Wells Cottages in Burley.
We had a really enjoyable holiday. The Dairy Cottage was a lovely place to stay, very quiet, extremely clean, well furnished and comfortable. It was a joy to enjoy meals outside in the garden. All towels, tea towels and bed linen were provided including a welcome pack with tea bags, coffee etc.
The New Forest is a lovely area to visit. We are particularly interested in Gardens and really enjoyed visiting Compton Acres, Mottisfont, Kingston Lacy and Furzey Gardens. Bucklers Hard and museum are well worth visiting. The Colin Nash restaurant at the Retreat is a hidden gem.
Carole is a lovely host, very helpful, informative and excellent with communication.
Susan L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2024
Thank you for the lovely 5 star review Sue and so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Great Wells Cottages!
We arrived for a long weekend in Burley and were met by Carole who gave us a fantastic overview of the property, answering any questions we had, as well as giving us some great recommendations for the local area.
The property is set in a fantastic location and walking in any direction will give you amazing scenery - we took our coffee on a sunrise walk every day and the early morning light through the trees was incredible!
The house itself was really nice and quiet, with a spacious garden to unwind in.
There are some great local shops which have most things you would need to buy, and if you want a larger supermarket or store, these are only 10-15 minutes drive away.
Really great stay, would highly recommend and I am already looking forward to visiting Burley again!
Tim C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2023
Thank you for your lovely review Tim and so pleased you had a super time in the 'Forest'!
The property is in the most perfect location, surrounded by the varying landscapes of the New Forest on all sides. It's comfortable, has everything you need and had a homely feel. The garden is beautiful and very peaceful with french windows from the sitting room and main bedroom. Great for the dogs too. The only negative for me was the lack of an information pack with clear instructions on bins, "how to", easy local directions, etc. The owner wasn't immediately available and I don't really want to be disturbing the host at all. A simple FAQ sheet to avoid frustrations and clear contact instructions would be very helpful. Other than that, i can't recommend it highly enough and it was ideal for a relaxing break.
Josie M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2023
Hello Josie, Glad you enjoyed your stay at Great Wells in the Dairy Cottage. I am so sorry we were away on holiday for some of your visit - we only go away very rarely - but we left Sofia, our live- in housekeeper, in our place and she was on hand at all times to offer any help and requests - we prefer the personal touch and it was her job to be at your disposal when needed, so no problem asking for help, such as turning on the television, as she loves helping and chatting to our guests!
Prachtige plek met veel eigen buitenruimte, vriendelijke gastheer- en vrouw en ruim voorzien van dikke handdoeken, kussens, beddengoed. Geen vaatwasser maar dat was voor mij geen enkel probleem. Goed geoutilleerde keuken.
Heerlijk wandelen, dichtbij de kust .
Wat een prachtige, bijzondere ervaring ons verblijf in de Nieuw Forest aan de Beechlane. Gezellig huisje in een geweldige omgeving waar je heerlijk kunt wandelen en fietsen.
Lida K.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2023
It was lovely to meet you all and thank you for the super 5 star review!
Carole and Chris could not do enough for us, they were responsive to requests that we had and we’re just the loveliest hosts ever! We will definitely stay at the property again and would highly recommend.
Graham L.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2022
Dear Graham,
Thank you for the lovely review and so pleased you managed to get all the family together for Christmas. Glad you enjoyed your stay in the Dairy Cottage at Great Wells despite having to suffer the rather testing British weather after being used to 28 degrees in Florida!
Very best wishes to you all,
Carole and Chris.
A lovely idyllic setting and very helpful host. The only thing I would want different would be to have a washing machine in the cottage and washing line outside.
Perfect position to explore Burley and the woods.
Ann H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2021
Thank you for your lovely review Ann.
Sorry we have to put the washing machine and tumble dyer in the outhouse opposite as there isn't enough room in the kitchen for both of them. There is a rotary washing line behind the bushes at the far end of the garden for those who prefer line drying. Hope you had a good trip home to Scotland.
Best wishes,
Carole.
We had a really lovely stay. The cottage is in a great spot, is clean and well equipped and has a nice garden. There is also a very friendly dog who our boys loved! Would definitely recommend.
Julia V.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2021
Thank you Julia, so pleased you had a great time in the Dairy Cottage. Boo loved seeing your two boys as well!
We did enjoy our stay in Dairy Cottage. Top quality furnishings and attention to detail throughout. Carole was a perfect host and was pleased to recommend local places to visit.
Susan V.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2021
Thank you Susan, so pleased to hear you had a great time in the Dairy Cottage.