Guests say
Oakwood is a spacious, modern cottage in a peaceful location ideal for exploring the New Forest and coast. Guests consistently praise its cleanliness, well-equipped kitchen, and suitability for families and groups, including those with mobility needs. The owners are attentive and helpful, and communication is excellent. While most found the accommodation comfortable, a few noted minor issues with lounge seating and the en-suite shower. Occasional maintenance points were mentioned, but overall, guests enjoyed their stays and would recommend Oakwood for a relaxing holiday.
Most guests found the property spotlessly clean and well-presented, though a few noted minor areas needing deeper cleaning, such as edges and the oven. Overall, cleanliness is a strong point.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to the New Forest, coast, local shops, and attractions. Guests found it convenient and peaceful, making it an excellent base for exploring the area.
Guests generally found the house comfortable, with spacious rooms and suitable for multi-generational stays. Some mentioned uncomfortable lounge seating and a lukewarm en-suite shower, but beds and overall comfort were positively reviewed.
The house is well-equipped with modern amenities and a spacious kitchen. Some facilities, such as the table tennis table, were unavailable, and there were minor maintenance suggestions, but overall, facilities met or exceeded expectations.
Guests appreciated the owners' attentive communication and helpfulness. A welcome basket and loaned scooters were mentioned, though such gifts are not guaranteed for all stays.
About this property
A great modern home, perfect for a large family holiday to explore all the attractions of the New Forest, Hampshire and Dorset..
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview Smart TV, French Doors Leading To Patio
Kitchen: Breakfast Bar, Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, French Doors Leading To Patio
Utility Room: Coffee Machine, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed, Smart TV
Ensuite: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 3: Bunk (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 4: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Freeview TV
Bedroom 5: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, Freeview TV
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Highchair. Welcome pack. Enclosed lawned garden with patio and garden furniture. Private parking for 4 cars. No smoking.. Oakwood is a superb holiday home, able to comfortably accommodate ten guests, and ideal for families looking to explore the many attractions of the wider Hampshire and Dorset area. The house is dressed and supplied with hotel grade quality linens and soft furnishings, and outside, guests can enjoy an enclosed lawned garden with patio dining furniture, garden furniture, sun loungers and bikes provided for your use.
Located just outside Lymington in the Hampshire village of Everton with a well regarded pub and a community shop that caters for most daily requirements. The surrounding countryside forms some of the best in the area moving from pastoral farmland between the village and the sea to the open heathland of the New Forest National Park, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Well known for its excellent walking and being the ideal place to enjoy tranquil days out, with rambling, cycling and golf available.
Wild ponies and cattle roam the lanes and streets, and there are many picturesque villages to discover with gift shops, cafés, and restaurants serving cream teas. There are also vineyards and farm shops where you can try the local wine and produce. There are beautiful sandy swimming beaches to visit at Bournemouth, Sandbanks Studland Bay, the nearest being at Milford-on-Sea with glorious views to the Isle of Wight as well as a range of superb restaurants, a wine bar and deli clustered around the village green. The historic market town of Lymington is just over 2 miles to the east and has many boutiques, eateries, ice cream parlours, tea rooms and inns. It also has crazy golf, great fun for all the family, and is known for its cobbled streets leading down to the quayside with a delightful old harbour. Places to visit include Exbury Gardens, Beaulieu Motor Museum, and the riverside village of Buckler’s Hard and Christchurch Priory.
Within easy driving distance and great for family days out are Monkey World, Bovington Tank Museum and Highcliffe Castle. Discover Lulworth Cove on the Jurassic Coastline, or visit Corfe Castle, Stonehenge, Winchester or Salisbury cathedrals. Marwell Zoo and Paultons Park with Peppa Pig World also make for great days out. If all this isn’t enough, you can even set sail and take a day trip by car ferry to the Isle of Wight from Lymington or Southampton. There is also a mainline railway station at Brockenhurst approximately 7 miles to the north which provides direct services to London Waterloo. Beach 2¼ miles.
Free WiFi
Reviews (15)
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Confirmed Guest
Very well presented house, spotlessly clean and had everything you need in the kitchen.Very good comprehensive details about the house and manual on how to work the appliances in the house.
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Susan Stone
Mike the owner was very nice and lent some scooters for the children . Lovely likeable man . I have to say the oven could have been a lot cleaner and some marks off the walls up the stairs could do with cleaning or painting . Some of the cups were stained as other guests had mentioned. The washing line should be moved out from the fence as washing was being marked from blowing against the fence but in fairness there was an airer available . Lots of nice things around the house that gives it a nice homely feel. We had a lovely stay there so 9/10 I feel would be fair .
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Confirmed Guest
The owner got in touch before we arrived to send us a house manual with a list of dos and don'ts and warnings about being quiet after 9pm and being considerate to neighbours. This was fine, but didn't make us feel that relaxed - or welcome! He mentioned in passing that the table tennis table wasn't available, as previous guests had broken it - but that was one of the reasons we booked the house, so that was disappointing. And the table tennis table is still mentioned on the Cottages.com website and in photos, which is misleading. The photos and description should be removed.The owner did then provide a garden badminton game, which we appreciated.The house was very nice. It was finished to a high standard and was very comfortable: nice couches, comfortable beds, nice outdoor furniture. The addition of fans was a nice touch by the owner, as when we were there it was roasting!I know it might seem a minor point, but there was an empty cupboard in the kitchen for food, which was really handy. So many holiday homes have no empty kitchen cupboards...The house is ideally located: within easy reach of the New Forest, beaches, Lymington, etc., etc. We could have stayed for two weeks and not run out of things to do! We enjoyed days out to Brownsea Island, Milford on Sea, Beaulieu, Avon Beach and the New Forest.A lovely, clean holiday home that was perfect for our holiday with adult children. Thank you.