Guests say
Lavender Lea is a spacious, well-equipped and comfortable cottage, praised for its beautiful gardens, tranquil setting, and proximity to the New Forest and local attractions. Guests consistently highlight the cleanliness, thoughtful touches, and relaxing atmosphere. The tea room and garden next door are much appreciated, and the property is ideal for both relaxation and exploring the area. Minor suggestions include providing lighter duvets for summer and additional kitchen towel hooks, but overall, guests thoroughly enjoyed their stays and would recommend the property.
Multiple reviews describe the cottage as spotlessly clean and well maintained throughout, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness.
Guests frequently mention the excellent location for exploring the New Forest, Salisbury, Romsey, and other attractions. The setting is described as tranquil and private, with only occasional, non-intrusive road noise noted.
The cottage is widely described as comfortable, cosy, and spacious, with good beds and seating. Some guests found the duvets too warm for summer and suggested lighter options, but overall comfort remains a strong point.
Reviews highlight the well-equipped kitchen, en suite bedrooms, private garden area, and access to the tea room and gardens. Facilities are praised for being comprehensive and well maintained, with only minor suggestions for improvement.
Several guests mention welcome baskets and the provision of fans during hot weather, which were much appreciated. Please note that such gifts or extras are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Garden enthusiasts will enjoy this delightful property, adjacent to a 3-acre cottage garden, accessible to Lavender Lea guests free of charge.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Electric Fire, French Doors Leading To Garden
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Central heating (£40 per week February, March, October November and December), electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Small garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Private parking. No smoking. Please note: No babies or children under 8 years old.. This single storey holiday lodge is situated in its own private garden overlooking the 3-acre cottage garden. The garden is accessible to guests of Lavender Lea free of charge during the opening hours of 10am-4.30pm Wed-Sat. There is also a family-run tearoom on-site serving delicious homemade cakes, cream teas and light lunches. There are buzzards, red kites, pheasants and plenty of wild birds which feed from the flower seed heads throughout the year. The setting offers beautiful and tranquil scenery, ideal for relaxing with a book and a glass of wine or cup of coffee.
This is an ideal area for walking/cycling and sightseeing. Lavender Lea is within 1 mile of the New Forest with acres of heath and woodlands and famous for its free roaming ponies, cattle, donkeys and foraging boar. The ancient city of Salisbury with its magnificent cathedral, 12 miles. Southampton with its fantastic West Quay shopping mall and leisure complex also offers easy access to the Isle of Wight. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
Free WiFi
There is a £40 fuel supplement payable for February, March, October, November and December, payable to the owner on arrival.
No children under 8 years old.
Reviews (23)
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Nichola
What a fantastic find. Such a comfortable cottage with everything you could wish for. We really appreciated the welcome basket and were very grateful for the fans provided by the hosts. The garden chairs enabled us to relax in the peace and shade of the garden. It's a great base to explore the New Forest and we fell in love with the free ranging donkeys. Close to Salisbury and Romsey which we also enjoyed. The Cottage Garden next to the property was stunning and well worth a visit (free access courtesy of our hosts) and the cake in the tea room was scrumptious. We would highly recommend Lavender Lea.
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James Schofield
Lovely bungalow well appointed, clean and well situated for visiting many places we wished to see in the area. Sad we didn't see any deer but would definitely recommend this accommodation
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N Chapman
We enjoyed our week at Lavender Lea. The accommodation was very good and it was a great base for exploring the south coast and New Forest.