Guests say
Downs View Dairy is highly praised for its spaciousness, charm, and beautiful location, making it ideal for large groups and family gatherings. Guests appreciate the warm welcome from the hosts, the well-equipped kitchen, and the property's proximity to local attractions and countryside walks. The enclosed garden is a hit with children and pets, and the presence of farm animals adds to the rural experience.
Most guests found the property to be welcoming and well-maintained, though there were isolated comments about the need to wash cutlery and plates before use. The presence of fresh flowers and the overall tidiness contribute to a high cleanliness score.
The property's location is frequently commended for its peacefulness, easy access to local pubs, and proximity to attractions like Salisbury and the New Forest. The rural setting with beautiful views and walks is a consistent highlight among guests.
Guests generally find the property comfortable, with ample space and cosy areas for relaxation. Some guests mentioned the beds being a bit soft and the floors creaky, which slightly affects the comfort score.
The property is well-equipped for large groups, with a large kitchen and garden space. However, some guests noted a lack of showers relative to the number of guests and issues with hot water supply, which impacts the facilities score.
While guests have expressed gratitude for the warm reception and helpfulness of the owners, there is no mention of gifts or special touches that would fall under the category of thoughtfulness. Therefore, this score is set to null.
About this property
Bursting with character and resting amidst a rural location, Downs View Dairy has been wonderfully restored from an old farm building and comes close to the quaint village of West Tytherley. This spacious and charm-filled cottage provides a range of comfortable sleeping accommodation and comes in a location with something to suit all tastes; it is an ideal getaway for groups of friends, families and couples alike to come together and enjoy a rural retreat. Be instantly greeted by a rustic farmhouse-style breakfast kitchen; a wooden table centers the room while a splendid redbrick fireplace houses a range cooker, plus the high vaulted ceilings and exposed beams help to bring a real country cottage feel. Next to this sits a handy utility, helping this cottage to provide all that you will need during your stay, it also hosts a brightly tiled shower room. Step up into the alluring sitting room, where you can relax after a long day of strolling the surrounding countryside and use the fabulous woodburner to keep you warm. A traditional stable door adds to the charm. Next you will find the wonderful dining room with a large table to seat everybody, this set up also offers comfortable seating, should you fancy some more peaceful relaxing time. The ground floor concludes delightfully with a serene double bedroom, down a couple of steps, finished with rejuvenating décor and boasting its own en-suite. Head up the wooden open tread staircase to reach the first floor, where you’ll discover four further bedrooms; a single, two twin rooms and a thoughtful family room sleeping four guests make this welcoming property ideal for parties of all kinds. The upper level also boasts two classy bathrooms with freestanding baths; the first floor of Downs View Dairy displays the most wonderful countryside views. Relish in this superb location by spending some time in the enclosed front garden, the dog can run and play on the lawn whilst you watch on from the patio with a delicious BBQ on the go. Nearby, West Tytherley benefits from a convenience store and a traditional pub serving food and offering a skittles alley. Close by you can visit the New Forest and the magnificent cities of Salisbury and Winchester, both with striking cathedrals and sporting a multitude of first-class spots to shop, eat and drink. Head to the South Coast as the port city of Portsmouth is within driving distance and offers a number of attractions to keep you busy including it's dock yard and the famous Mary Rose, HMS Victory and The Warrior. A heart-warming restored dairy to be enjoyed all-year-round.
This rural village comes with a shop and a pub with a skittle alley and serving food. The city of Salisbury is nearby with its fine architecture including its cathedral, as well as a wide range of high-quality amenities to make the most of. Nearby you can also visit Andover, Southampton and Winchester. Walking and cycling can be enjoyed in places such as the South Downs National Park and the New Forest National Park.
Accommodation
Five bedrooms: 1 x family room with double and two singles, 1 x ground floor double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 2 x twin, 1 x single.
Ground floor shower room with basin and WC, 2 x upstairs bathrooms with basin and WC.
Kitchen with breakfast table.
Utility.
Dining room with comfortable seating.
Sitting room with sofa bed and woodburning stove.
Oil central heating, woodburning stove.
Electric range cooker.
gas cooker.
2 x fridge/freezer, fridge, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
One cot and one highchair available.
Off-road parking for 6 cars.
Front enclosed garden with lawn and patio with furniture and BBQ.
1 well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 1.5 miles.
NOTE; there is 2 steps from the kitchen to the sitting room and 2 steps into the ground floor double room from the dining room.
Note: Please be aware that this cottage is for holiday bookings only - no working bookings
Reviews (47)
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Philip
John, our host, was more than helpful and would come to sort out any problems without any fuss. I would certainly recommend this property to anyone who wants a large venue for a peaceful, relaxing break. Ten out of ten.
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Adrian
We met John, the owner, who was a lovely man and extremely helpful. He really wanted us to enjoy our stay and that we did! Hope to see you again! Thank you. Adrian and all the family!
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Carmit
All those on the farm made us feel very welcome and we felt very much at home. The cottage is excellent for a family get-together, very comfortable and with room for everyone to find their own space. The garden is very safe for children and a lovely place to spend a summer evening, with ample picnic tables and a bbq corner. Watching the swallows and starlings gather to roost in the evening, picking blackberries, hearing the horses clopping past from time to time - and wonderful public footpaths to the village shop and pub, as well as farther afield. Although it appears to be in the middle of nowhere, the location is actually only about half an hour by car from very well-known sites such as Salisbury, Old Sarum, Stonehenge, Beaulieu and of course the New Forest with all its ponies and wildlife. We hope to return in the future - many thanks to John and Irene and all the people we met.