About this property
This stunning, 300-year-old, detached cottage sits within walking distance of the sea in the coastal village of Barton-on-Sea. Boasting contemporary fixtures and fittings with a well-maintained, enclosed garden, The Old Cottage provides an exceptional base for a family and their canine companion looking to escape to the south coast. After a day on the beach, freshen up in the family bathroom, choosing between a bath or shower over, before heading to the kitchen to cook up a storm. Fitted with a contemporary range of appliances and quartz worktops, here you’ll have everything on hand to assist with home-cooking, whilst the dining area sits within the living space and seats up to eight guests. Afterwards, slump on the corner sofa and watch a film from the Smart TV. Those balmy evenings should be spent within the enclosed lawned garden, home to a set of table and chairs which is perfect for alfresco dining. As the evening comes to a close, venture upstairs and discover three tastefully furnished bedrooms, including two king-size rooms and a TV, whilst there is a double on the ground-floor, ideal for those with limited mobility. Within a mile there is a wealth of amenities, ranging from independent shops to pubs and restaurants, not forgetting the magnificent beach where you can paddle in the shores and bath on the sand. Head to the New Forest National Park for scenic rambles, boasting picturesque landscapes, open moor and fantastic wildlife including the famous New Forest ponies. Why not head out for a day to the Isle of Wight, easily accessible with ferries running from Lymington, which is just a short drive away. Escape to the South of England with a stay at The Old Cottage.
Only 5.5 miles south of Christchurch, on the south coast, lies the clifftop village of Barton on Sea, which is adjacent to the busy town of New Milton. Located near the eastern tip of Christchurch Bay, Hurst Castle is visible to the east, Christchurch, and Hengistbury Head to the west. There are also stunning views across the Solent towards 'The Needles' on the western tip of the Isle of Wight. In the direction of Lymington, where you can board one of the frequent ferries to the Isle of Wight, the seaside route meanders beside the neighbourhood golf course. Visit the National Motor Museum or the breathtaking gardens at Exbury, and explore the lovely New Forest National Park with its wild ponies and charming villages. The award-winning beaches, vibrant shopping district, theatres, and restaurants of the cosmopolitan seaside resort of Bournemouth are a must-see during any trip to this region. You can also visit the charming riverside town of Christchurch or the surfer-friendly Avon Beach at nearby Highcliffe. There is always a lot to do that is suitable for all ages, regardless of the time of year you come.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size with TV, 1 x king-size, 1 x single, 1 x double and one ground floor double sofa bed that can be made up on request.
Bathroom with roll-top bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Separate shower in downstairs bathroom.
Kitchen.
Utility.
Living/dining room
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer.
3 x TVs, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available on request.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Enclosed garden with furniture.
Pet-friendly.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.7 miles, pub 1 mile, beach 0.6 miles.
Reviews (6)
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Eileen
Outside was neat and tidy. A welcome pack of milk and Prosecco, much appreciated. However itâs not dog friendly, your pet is expected to stay in the ( small ) kitchen, there being cream carpets throughout. There was no iron, or hair dryer, or hangers for clothes, and no cushions for the outside furniture ( contrary to the photographs). There are no mirrors in any of the bedrooms. For the cost , you donât expect to have to take these things with you. This could be a 5 star cottage, with a little more consideration towards home comforts.
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Roland
We have never paid anything like as much as this for a holiday rental before so it was a special treat for us. However, having expended so much money (we are pensioners) we were disappointed with a large number of âissuesâ within the cottage and donât feel enough thought has been given to it being rented out and IT CERTAINLY ISNâT DOG FRIENDLY, which made our lives very difficult. - The day before we arrived, we received a message that the dogs needed to be kept in the kitchen. Had we known this, we would not have booked - The latch is not complete on the kitchen door, so itâs impossible to contain the dogs in that room anyway. We ended up having to barricade the door at night to keep them in the kitchen, which was obviously not practical during the day as we needed to use the kitchen. There is also no latch on Bedroom 2 - There are two child gates but neither are complete and therefor unusable - we hoped to us them for containing the dogs - The front door sticks, the locks are insecure and the frame is loose (we didnât use it after our entry on arrival) - There are no coasters for glasses - We couldnât find any property information/visitors book, including when the bins are collected - The grass is extremely long - more like an overgrown field and there is no path from the parking area to the back door - The garden IS NOT secure for dogs - The garden is neglected with piles of leaves in the side pathway, borders overgrown etc - The gutters are blocked - No welcoming Prosecco/milk, as promised - No mirrors in the bedrooms - No wardrobes in the bedrooms - No bins in the bedrooms or bathroom - The bedside lights are on a main switch only which is just inside the door and therefore you have to get out of bed to switch them off which is a potential health & safety issue - There are no toilet roll holders so you have to reach around the back of you to get the paper which is very awkward - We only use a shower and not a bath. As a result, we used the downstairs cloakroom but the basin is massive and doesnât allow any room to step out of the shower to dry yourself - it could easily have been a much smaller one which would have given more room - There is no privacy in the bathroom unless you close the blind and thus making the room very dark - There are no hooks on the back of the bathroom or shower room doors, so nowhere to put nightwear when washing - Whilst very classy, the cream carpets are totally unsuitable for a rental property and already have a number of stains on them. Likewise the sofas, which will very quickly become grubby - The main oven is dirty so we didnât want to use it - Three Tefal saucepans are not suitable for an induction hob - The windows are filthy - There are cobwebs everywhere
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John
Very good location and overall condition but there is no mirror in the downstairs shower, no hangers and too little wardrobe space. We had to wash the cutlery/glassware, etc before using them and the oven was badly stained from previous usage. The front door was difficult to open and close- reported this to the owner. Instructions on how to use the heating, et cetera wouldâve been useful and there was no details of local restaurants or attractions which would have been most helpful.