Guests say
Squirrels Drey is a well-regarded cottage in Hampshire, praised for its generous accommodation, beautiful setting, and excellent country club facilities. Guests appreciate the private garden, fluffy towels, and the inclusion of a Christmas tree during festive stays. While some minor maintenance issues and a lack of recycling facilities were noted, the overall experience is positive, with many guests willing to return.
There is no specific mention of cleanliness in the reviews, so it is not possible to provide an accurate score for this category.
The property is commended for its great location, convenient for visiting attractions in Hampshire and accessing nearby cities. The quiet setting is also appreciated for its wildlife and birds.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, mentioning toasty underfloor heating and cozy towels. However, the lack of a travel cot for babies and some issues with the heating system suggest room for improvement.
The facilities, including the country club, are generally praised. However, points are deducted for maintenance issues like plumbing problems, lack of oven trays, and the need for better recycling options.
While guests mention thoughtful touches like a Christmas tree, there is no consistent reference to gifts or special considerations that would allow for a score in this category. It should be noted that such amenities are not guaranteed.
About this property
Titchfield Common 1.4 miles. Resting within a country club in Fareham near Titchfield common, Squirrels Drey is an ideal base for a family looking to explore the scenic Hampshire countryside, with access to on-site facilities and off-road parking. Park off-road and cross the beautifully kept courtyard to reach this delightful hideaway. Enter into a light and airy social hub, where the living areas for this property are open-plan, with a feature fireplace resting in the centre of the room and housing a welcoming woodburning stove. From here, discover a well-stocked kitchen where guests can make use of the many amenities to cook up a storm. Mealtimes can be enjoyed at the dining table, and this is also a great spot for a family games night. With wooden roof beams and tasteful velvet sofas, the sitting area is ideal for a movie night or settling down beside the woodburning stove in the cooler months to enjoy a good book, and from here guests can access the front and rear courtyard via patio doors. On a sunny day, choose between the front patio for morning coffee in the sunshine with a view of the charming courtyard space, or a rear enclosed courtyard with furniture, ideal for alfresco dining. There are two well-presented bedrooms within this property, including a charming double with an en-suite shower room and a twin, serviced by a family bathroom. Guests are welcome to make the most of the great on-site facilities available, with tasty meals at the café and restaurant, a swimming pool, tennis court, squash court and a spa for your relaxation. For a lovely hideaway in Hampshire, pick Squirrels Drey.
Titchfield Common is one of several Southern Hampshire residential areas, close to both Southampton Water and Portsmouth Harbour. Titchfield village is well known for its charming, historic centre, the imposing ruins of the Abbey dating back to 1222, and Titchfield Haven Nature Reserve - 369 acres of wetland habitat, a haven for birdwatchers. Nearby Hill Head and Meon Shore offer promenades by the local beaches and views across the Solent to the Isle Of Wight. A short drive takes you to Portsmouth's historic dockyard, home to the magnificent HMS Victory, Mary Rose and many other attractions. Close by is Gunwharf Quays retail outlet and the spectacular Spinnaker Tower. The popular city of Southampton offers plenty of attractions, and a 40-minute drive brings you to the picturesque New Forest National Park including Beaulieu House and Motor Museum and Bucklers Hard. The Titchfield area offers a wide range of activities to suit all ages and interests.
Accommodation
Single storey.
Two bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove
Central heating.
Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher, kettle, toaster.
TV, WiFi, selection of games.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 1 car.
Communal front non-enclosed garden with furniture, rear enclosed garden with furniture.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.7 miles, pub 0.9 miles, beach 3.6 miles.
Note: Guests have use of country club facilities including a spa, hairdressers, gym, coffee shop, bar, swimming pool, tennis court, squash court and more.
Please Note - Weekly Bookings during peak times can only be Friday - Friday.
Please Note - No Saturday or Sunday Check ins.
Please Note - Short breaks are a 3 night minimum.
Reviews (9)
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Philip
We had a great holiday, thank you.
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Sarah
We were a party of three adults and found absolutely everything we needed - lovely Christmas tree, plenty of kitchen equipment including oven trays. The cottage is toasty warm with underfloor heating and we didnât feel the need to use the wood fire, although youâre provided with kindling, wood etc for your first burn. I was âworking form the Dreyâ for a couple of days and the Wi-Fi is absolutely fine. We had a little issue one day with a tripped circuit outside of the cottage, but had very prompt response from the contact and it was fixed within 10 minutes. In fact communication before and during the stay was excellent. The location is lovely and quiet and even in December it was amazing to hear the wildlife and birds. Agree that more effort could possibly be put in to providing recycling - we took ours home. Oh, and the towels are amazingly fluffy and cozy. Would definitely recommend and happily return if in the area.
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Andrew
There are lots of places to visit within half an hours drive. We especially liked the use of the pool, sauna and tennis courts, which were very easy to book. Parking was of great benefit just being the other side of the garden gate. We would definitely look to use the cottage again if ever holidaying in this area.