Guests say
Ash Hill is a beautifully presented, spacious cottage in a peaceful woodland setting near Fordingbridge, ideal for families, groups, and dog owners. Guests consistently praise its cleanliness, well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and stylish decor. The location offers easy access to the New Forest and local amenities, with plenty of walking trails nearby. Minor issues mentioned include occasional maintenance niggles, limited lounge seating for larger groups, and some guests finding the property too warm. Overall, the property is highly recommended for a relaxing countryside retreat.
The majority of guests found the property very clean, with quality bedding and towels. A few minor issues were noted, such as cobwebs in the en suite and some superficial cleaning oversights, but these did not significantly affect stays.
The location is frequently described as peaceful, beautiful, and ideal for exploring the New Forest and nearby villages. Guests appreciated the rural setting, proximity to Fordingbridge, and abundance of walking trails. Some noted the access track could be improved.
Guests found the cottage spacious, warm, and comfortable, with high-quality beds and plenty of room for families and groups. A few mentioned the property was too warm due to central heating controls, and one noted a lack of blinds on skylights.
The property is well-equipped with a modern kitchen, multiple bathrooms, and thoughtful amenities for families and dogs. Some minor maintenance issues were reported, such as sticking doors, loose toilet seats, and limited lounge seating for six.
Guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as toddler-friendly features, a secure garden, and occasional small gifts (e.g., glass sweets), though these are not guaranteed. Hosts were described as welcoming and communicative, providing helpful local recommendations.
About this property
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview Smart TV
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bathroom: Bath, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Bath, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Underfloor heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Front garden with sitting out area and garden furniture. Barbecue. Two electric vehicle charging points on-site (with charge assist). Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking.. This recent barn conversion offers a real country charm and is the ideal place to enjoy a long weekend and escape to the country. It is an idyllic base from which to explore this stunning part of the New Forest and Dorset. All the accommodation - Larch Cottage (ref UK36198) Ash Hill (ref UK36199), Homewood (ref UK36205) and Sika Cottage (UK36194) adjoin one another and can be booked together to accommodate 20 guests, with the owners’ permission. All the properties have polished concrete floors with rugs and are furnished using natural woods of differing origins; each property has a stunning feature glass staircase. All the cottages have their own enclosed area with firepit and barbecue with outside seating. There is also a pizza oven shared between the four properties and can be booked on request.
Ash Hill has wonderful views overlooking the woods and you can clearly see the tower of Fordingbridge’s 12th century church in the distance. There is also a rustic play area for children and freshly laid eggs daily from the on-site chickens! For guests who may wish to bring a horse, the owners offer a stabling option by prior arrangement.
For those that like the outdoor lifestyle this will make the ideal retreat; there is on-site archery, axe throwing and fishing in the River Avon (licence required). Nearby there is horse riding, the New Forest Water Park, for kayaking and other water sports. For those bringing dogs, there are plenty of excellent walk, many of which offer great bird and wildlife spotting.
Places to visit include Alderholt Mill, which has a working watermill open to visitors and offers cream teas at the weekend during the summer, and Moors Valley Country Park and Forest, which has Go Ape, orienteering, cycle hire, golf, forest Segway, walking groups, canoeing, petanque and craft making. Other places of interest include Beaulieu Motor Museum, Marwell Zoo, Paultons Park with Peppa Pig World, Adventure Wonderland, Monkey World, Bovington Tank Museum, New Forest Wildlife Park and maritime Southampton.
All cottages have super-fast full fibre broadband Wi-Fi and access to electric car chargers. Beach 15 miles. Shop on-site, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 32 guests.
Free WiFi
Electric vehicle charging at charging points only.
The super-fast full fibre broadband WiFi has a download speed of 90. Electric car charging by arrangement with owner.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (34)
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IRENE GIBBS
Very spacious well equipped accommodation on the edge of the New Forest. Big open space downstairs that easily accommodated a toddler, large dog and accompanying adults. Lovely quiet location but near to a small town with all necessary amenities. The cottage was high spec and we would definitely return so highly recommend it.
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Confirmed Guest
Inside the property was clean & very comfortable to stay in. Sadly for us the outside space really let it down.
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RICHARD JULINGS
Lovely roomy, well thought out property