Pond Cottage receives glowing praise from guests for its cosy, well-equipped accommodation and peaceful, idyllic setting. The cottage is spotlessly clean, comfortable, and perfect for families, including those with dogs. Guests appreciate the beautiful garden, excellent walks from the doorstep, and proximity to both the New Forest and South Coast. The hosts are frequently described as attentive and welcoming, ensuring a memorable stay. Thoughtful touches and clear communication are often mentioned. Overall, guests highly recommend Pond Cottage for a relaxing countryside escape.
Multiple reviews highlight the cottage as spotlessly clean, beautifully maintained, and very tidy throughout. No negative comments regarding cleanliness were noted.
Guests consistently praise the peaceful, rural location with easy access to the New Forest, South Coast, and local amenities. The setting is described as idyllic, quiet, and perfect for walks, with only minor mentions of it being a little isolated.
The cottage is repeatedly described as cosy, homely, and comfortable, with spacious living areas and comfy beds. Guests of all ages, including large family groups, found it very accommodating.
Reviews frequently mention the cottage as extremely well equipped, with a large kitchen, excellent showers, and everything needed for a self-catering stay. Maintenance issues, when raised, were resolved promptly by the hosts.
Guests often mention thoughtful touches such as welcome packs, local bread, and jam, as well as attentive and helpful hosts. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
This superb holiday property is the ideal location from which to discover the New Forest, Portsmouth, Southampton, Lymington and the coastal resorts of Hampshire.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: TV, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: (3 Steps), Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, French Doors Leading To Terrace
Utility Room: Washer Dryer, Toilet
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, (Ensuite Also Accessed Via Hallway)
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, TV
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 4: Single (3ft) Bed, Pull Out Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Gas central heating (partial underfloor), gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner provided, remainder available locally. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Stairgate. Telephone - for incoming and emergency calls only. Welcome pack. Enclosed lawned garden with terrace, garden furniture and BBQ. Electric car charging point (at cost, payable directly to owner). Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking. Please note: Sorry, no hen or stag parties.. Enjoying a wonderfully peaceful, scenic and rural location, surrounded by fields where horses graze, this delightful, detached, Grade II listed cottage is accessed via a long gravel driveway, set back from a country lane, yet only 10 minutes drive to Lymington or 5 minutes to Brockenhurst. The popular local pub serving fine fayre is within ½-mile via a footpath or ¾-mile by road. Pond Cottage has been lovingly and carefully restored, offering tastefully styled accommodation yet retaining some superb features. The highlight of this super property is the wonderful kitchen/dining room with underfloor heating and a suspended mirrored light from the apex. French doors lead from here onto a patio terrace which leads to the enclosed gardens, where plentiful wildlife including deer, pheasants and many birds can be seen. Contrary to the name of the cottage, there are no ponds in the property’s own fenced grounds, however there is a large pond in the grounds of the next door property.
Ideal for families and couples, there is a double bedroom on the ground floor with a ‘Jack ‘n’ Jill’ shower room, and three further bedrooms on the first floor, one 5ft double with TV, one double and one single with a pull-out bed. There is a shower over bath on the first floor, plus an additional toilet in the ground floor utility - the cottage sleeps 8.
The ever-popular New Forest is part of the National Park, and is a haven for ponies. Extensive walks, cycling and riding routes cross the heathland. There is plenty to do in the area for all ages, all year round. Nearby Brockenhurst has ‘best in county bakers’, plus cycle hire, shop/post office and pubs/restaurants.
The popular sailing town of Lymington is only 10 minutes drive, with its pretty harbour, cobbled pedestrianised streets, boutiques, eateries and pubs, and ferries to the Isle of Wight. Other places of interest include Beaulieu Motor Museum, Buckler’s Hard, Marwell Zoo, Peppa Pig World at Paultons Park, New Forest Owl and Otter Park and Southampton with its maritime history, to name but a few! Shops 2 miles, pub/restaurant ½ mile.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
Electric car charging point (at cost payable to owner)
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Electric vehicle charging at charging points only.
Families or couples only.
Holidaymakers only.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
No stag, hen or other party bookings allowed.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Sue Collins
Most enjoyable stay in lovely cottage.The large kitchen /dining room was excellent for our large family party and the rest of the house very, very comfortable. Although it seems remote it is very close to Brockenhurst and Lymington with a lot of walks right on your doorstep! We were all very sorry when we had to leave!
Claire Woods
Very comfortable house, which had everything we needed. In a lovely area. Can be hard to find but owner gave us what 3 words which are essential to find it. Owner gave us lots of useful information on the house and places to eat nearby. We would be very happy to stay here again.
Sue Sheppard
We had the most amazing stay at pond cottage, I cannot fault a thing. It was by far the best UK holiday I have had. The area is amazing and the cottage is beautiful, with an amazing garden and everything you could need for a perfect holiday. Penni and Simon were wonderful hosts, very helpful, knowledgeable and friendly
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