Guests are consistently impressed with the New England Mansion, praising its ample space, indoor pool, and games room. The property is described as perfect for family gatherings, with a well-equipped kitchen and comfortable dining area. Despite adverse weather, the entertainment facilities kept everyone occupied, and the decor and Christmas decorations added to the charm. The house's design and countryside setting are also highly appreciated.
There is no specific mention of cleanliness in the reviews, so it is not possible to provide an accurate score for this category.
The location is described as perfect and picturesque, with guests enjoying nearby walks and the town of Wickham. The countryside setting is appreciated, indicating a high level of satisfaction with the location.
Reviewers find the house cosy and comfortable, with plenty of space for relaxation and family time. The presence of a snug and the overall cosy atmosphere contribute to a high comfort rating.
The facilities, including an indoor pool, games room, cinema-style TV, and well-maintained outdoor space, are frequently highlighted and praised. The house is well-equipped to keep guests entertained, suggesting excellent facilities and maintenance.
While guests express gratitude and appreciation for their stays, there is no mention of specific thoughtful gestures or gifts from the hosts. Therefore, it is not possible to score this category.
New England Mansion holds a wonderful location, nestled within a tranquil part of the beautiful South Downs National Park. Set just a five minute car journey from the Forest of Bere, with its excellent walking trails, and the characterful village of Wickham, there is plenty for guests to see, do and explore in the surrounding area.
The newly-built home has been designed in traditional New England style and has been finished with incredibly high attention to detail, boasting contemporary interiors and elegant furnishings throughout. New England Mansion can comfortably accommodate up to fifteen guests across its six beautifully-appointed bedrooms. On the ground floor is the main living accommodation which comprises of a bright drawing room with high vaulted ceilings, large windows and doors leading to the terrace, giving guests the opportunity to appreciate the countryside views. Also on this level, is a family room complete with a large L-shaped sofa and flat screen TV, the perfect spot to spend an evening curled up on the sofa watching a good film. The open-plan kitchen boasts all the tools a budding chef could possibly need and with its large island, dining table and terrace access, it makes the perfect space for the whole group to gather and discuss the highlights of the day!
The first of the bedrooms can be found on the ground floor, featuring a king-size bed and en-suite shower room, it makes a fantastic option for grandparents or those who struggle with mobility. Upstairs on the first floor are the remaining bedrooms, these include a twin room and two children’s rooms, one with its own en-suite shower room and each with bunk beds sleeping three guests. The twin room and the second children’s room share use of the luxurious family bathroom which boasts an opulent double ended copper bath. The second double room is on this level and features a king-size bed and en-suite shower room, this room has a sofa bed for two making it ideally set-up to be used as a family room. Lastly, there are bound to be discussions over which lucky guests stay in the beautiful master suite which boasts its very own balcony, dressing area and luxury en-suite bathroom.The real wow factor can be found on the lower ground floor where guests will find the large heated indoor pool and state of the art sauna and hot tub. Bi-fold doors lead out on to a second terrace, the perfect setting for a poolside barbecue.
Outside, guests will enjoy marvellous countryside views from the wraparound terrace, a fabulous venue for a spot of al fresco dining on a Summer’s evening. The children will enjoy playing games on the large lawns and having fun with friends on the climbing frame and family-sized football pitch.
New England Mansion is located within the South Downs National Park, in a tranquil spot, less than a 15-minute car journey from the town of Fareham, frequent trains go from London Waterloo to Fareham and the journey time is under 2 hours. For those travelling from slightly further afield, Southampton Airport is just 30-minutes away. The picture-postcard village of Wickham is less than a 5-minute car journey away and boasts marvellous independent shops and all the amenities you could possibly need.
There is plenty for the whole family to see, do and explore in the surrounding area, Portsmouth with its excellent shopping at Gunwharf Quays is less than 30-minutes from the house, while the city of Winchester, with its world-class attractions and architecture, excellent shopping and fabulous dining, is just 25-minutes from New England Mansion. The cathedral city of Chichester is under 40-minutes away and makes a wonderful day out with its excellent family and historical attractions. For the children, the Forest of Bere with its walking and cycling trails is just 5-minutes from New England Mansion, while Paulton’s Park, Home of Peppa Pig World is 45-minutes away. Finally, for the beach bums, West Wittering beach is 45-minutes away and Bournemouth a 75-minute car journey.
Lower Ground Floor
- Swimming pool with Bifold doors to terrace (9x4m)
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Bathroom with shower
- Kitchenette with built-in fridge
Ground Floor
- Drawing room with SKY TV & Netflix
- Family living room with comfy corner sofa, 90" TV with SKY & Netflix, playstation 4 with a selection of games, honesty bar area with fridge and doors to the terrace
- Playroom with corner sofa
- Fully-equipped kitchen with 2 x ovens, 1 x steam oven, built-in microwave induction hob, 2 x dishwashers, breakfast bar, Quooker boiling water tap, honesty wine fridge, dining facilities for up to 14 guests and double doors to the terrace
- Utility room with doggy shower
- Bedroom with king-size bed and en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower (ideal for those in wheelchairs or with mobility issues)
- Games room with pool table, table tennis, air hockey and large TV
First Floor
- Master bedroom with super-king size bed, vaulted ceiling, access to private balcony, dressing area and en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom with king-size bed, vaulted ceiling, en-suite shower room and additional sofa bed for 2 small children
- Bedroom with twin single beds
- Bedroom with double bunk bed and additional trundle bed and en-suite shower room
- Bedroom with double bunk bed and additional single bed
- Family bathroom with luxury double ended large copper bath, walk-in shower and twin sinks
- Study area on the landing with 85" TV and two seperate desks
Exterior Grounds
- Large terrace for entertaining
- Dining facilities
- Large lawned gardens
- Gas barbecue
- Family-sized football pitch with 2 goals
- Five acres of gardens
- 200m tree-lined driveway
- EV charger (if used, please contribute to honesty box)
- 18 acres of countryside land
Additional Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- SKY TV in each bedroom
- Full SKY package with SKY Sports & BT Sport on all TV's
- sonos sound system
- Coffee machine
- Washing machine
- Tumble dryer
- Laundry chute
- Cot & highchair available on request
- Parking for up to 6 cars
Mirella
Unfortunately the weather for our trip was appalling but we need not have worried as we could easily keep ourselves entertained in the house – the snug was perfect for settling the kids down with a movie in the evening so we could have adult time and the pool was a real treat!
Sienna
As we drove away our children were immediately asking when they can go back! A sign of a great holiday. We had a fabulous time getting lucky with the heat wave. The scenery is beautiful, the house so well designed and thought out and the hosts were so welcoming on arrival. Thank you!
Smith Family
We stayed as a large family group and had a brilliant time. The children barely left the pool and we could easily have stayed another week.
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