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A small sample from the finest selection of English
Holiday Cottages in Dorset & Hampshire.
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In the wonderful West
Country of Dorset, you'll find much to see
and do whatever your interests. Explore the
walking trails and archaeological history of
rugged moorland, walk the cliff-top paths,
affording stunning views across miles of
beautiful scenery, and try out the local
scrumpy.
To the East The New
Forest National Park located in the South of
Hampshire close to the South Coast is one of
the few places left in England where you can
get away from it all! This National Park is
now recognised as one of the most unique and
important wilderness areas in Western
Europe.
On the coast in
Southampton you will find plenty of maritime
history in one of Britain's oldest ports and
the host of Europe's biggest on-water boat
show.
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On the left:
Lawn Cottage
- sleeping 7 people
- Property Ref: PAAF
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Located in the heart
of the New Forest.
The delightful, secluded grounds totalling
1/3 acre completes this lovely property,
which is planted with beautiful trees and
shrubs throughout. The surrounding area is a
haven for wonderful cycling, walking and
horse riding. Nearby, Ringwood is a bustling
market town, with a number of handsome
Georgian buildings lining its high street;
the oldest part of the town lies by the
peacefully flowing Hampshire Avon.
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From Bolderwood, three waymarked
paths offer walkers some of the New
Forest's most beautiful scenery,
with one walk taking in around 40
different species of trees.
For nature lovers, Deer Meadow
provides much useful information on
the various types of deer that can
be found, including red, roe, sika,
fallow and muntjac, and the timid
creatures can be observed from a
platform there.
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DTN
Cobb - sleeps 12 -
Harcombe Bottom, Nr Lyme Regis
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"An ancient landscape of
rolling downs, sheltered valleys and Iron
Age forts, immortalised in Hardy's writings
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Enjoying a truly tranquil position in the
village of Harcombe Bottom, close to the
popular resort of Lyme Regis, Harcombe House
offers a variety of accommodation to suit
all tastes and requirements. Completely
renovated, the house started life as a
Victorian gentleman's residence, and was
more recently used as a boarding house for
the local public school. Surrounded by
9-acre grounds, comprising gardens brimming
with rhododendrons, well-tended lawns and
shady woodland, each property is furnished
to a good standard and enjoys shared use of
an indoor swimming-pool, hard tennis court
and games room and well-equipped children's
playroom - making this an attractive choice
for families. With sandy beaches, a host of
seaside attractions, and beautiful
countryside peppered with picture-postcard
villages, all the on the doorstep, Harcombe
House truly is an ideal location for
exploring the delights that Dorset has to
offer. Just 2miles distant lies Lyme Regis,
setting for the TV adaptation of John Fowles'
novel A French Lieutenant's Woman. Here
colourful fishing vessels and pleasure craft
line the pretty harbour, and a host of
outdoor activities, such as fishing,
boating, sailing and windsurfing tuition,
and golf can be enjoyed. Superb coastal
walks can be taken along the World Heritage
Coast, with its stretches of fossil beaches
to explore, and magnificent views to admire
from Golden Cap - the highest point on
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Broadwindsor -
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Broadwindsor, nr. Beaminster,
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Rural setting with stunning views/ Four
poster bed -
Detached house for 12
In a lovely location in unspoilt
Dorset countryside, half a mile from the
small village of Broadwindsor and within
easy driving distance of the beautiful World
Heritage coastline of Lyme Bay, this
spacious house for 12 with 6 bedrooms,
kithen/diner and games room with pool table
and trampoline is an excellent holiday home
to enjoy this popular area.
There are superb country walks
nearby, Broadwindsor craft centre, Forde
Abbey and gardens and many family
attractions within easy driving including
Yeovilton Air Museum, Haynes Motor Museum,
Montacute House and Cricket St. Thomas
Widlife Park.
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DLX
Blackney Farmhouse - sleeps 8-11 |
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Blackney, Nr Bridport, Dorset. |
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In peaceful rural surroundings on the edge
of the Marshwood Vale, and only 6miles from
a sandy beach, this 18th-century detached
stone farmhouse provides spacious and
comfortable accommodation overlooking its
own large garden. Set on a working farm,
adjacent to the owner's home, it is close to
excellent walking. Good fishing, riding and
golf locally. West Bay 6 miles, Lyme Regis
7miles. Pub 2miles. |
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Drood Cottage - sleeps 5 -
Puncknowle, Dorset |
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Built around 1700and only 1½miles from the
sea and coastal path at West Bexington, this
charming stone cottage is set down a quiet
country lane. Standing as one of three
properties, it nestles peacefully in the
pretty conservation village of Puncknowle.
Many beaches nearby. Dorchester 12miles.
West Bay 6miles. Abbotsbury 3miles. Local
16th-century pub serving food, 200yards. |
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DGW
Serotine -
sleeps 4 -
Mangerton, Nr Bridport, Dorset. |
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Overlooking rolling
Dorset countryside 3miles from the Jurassic
Coast, this very pretty cottage retains
original charm in its carefully refurbished
interior. One of a pair, it is set in a
lovely large garden with a little stream,
near which toddlers will need supervision.
Many marvellous walks can be enjoyed
straight from the door and 100yards away, at
Mangerton Mill (the owner's home), delicious
cream teas and ice creams can be enjoyed -
as well as fly fishing in the mill lake!
Numerous beaches are within easy reach; West
Bay is only 4miles. Golf and sailing within
3miles. Coarse fishing 1mile. |
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PCCD Old Bridge Cottage -
sleeps 17- Ringwood, Hampshire. |
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Old Bridge Cottage lies on the banks of the
River Avon in Hampshire at the edge of
Ringwood, a beautiful old market town on the
edge of the New Forest. The house overlooks
open water meadows to the rear yet is only a
2-minute walk to the centre of town with its
wide range of shops, wonderful pubs and fine
places to eat. The riverside garden has 100
feet of private river bank with fishing
rights and views over the river to the
nearby thatched pub, the Fish Inn. The house
itself dates back several hundred years in
parts but has been extended over the years.
All can enjoy the large hot tub and sauna
and the main garden has a lovely outdoor
heated swimming-pool and the Breeze house
for al fresco dining. The lively coastal
town of Bournemouth is 15 minutes'' drive
away, the ancient city of Salisbury 30
minutes'' drive and London 1-2 hours by car
or coach from Ringwood. It is an ideal spot
from which to explore the New Forest
National Park with its varied wildlife,
walks and cycle paths. |
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19719
Coopers -
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16861 The Mill -
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Durweston, Blandford, Forum,
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In a stunning riverside position, these
ground floor apartments have been converted
to offer comfortable accommodation, in an
idyllic location with the River Stour
passing by where there is coarse fishing
available from the owners 5 acre island, by
arrangement. The properties overlook the NT
Hod Hill with countryside walks abound in
the area. The famous Dorset Steam Fair take
place locally each year and is a great day
out. Proving popular with visitors are
Milton Abbas, 6 miles, and Cerne Abbas with
its Tudor cottages and abbey ruins, a
further 10 miles. The latter is home to the
famous 180ft giant carved in the chalk
hillside. To the north lies Shaftesbury,
with its steep and well-known quaint cobbled
Gold Hill. Within a 30 minute drive is the
wonderful Dorset coastline, with the beaches
of Bournemouth and Poole, the Purbeck Hills
and the pretty villages of Corfe Castle and
Lulworth Cove. Shop and pub ½ mile. |
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Little Popes - sleeps 8 -
Brook, Lyndhurst, Hampshire. |
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Set in the New Forest National Park in the
pretty hamlet of Brook, Little Popes stands
detached and dates back 600 years. Thatched
and Grade II listed, it is a charming,
`chocolate-box' cottage, oozing character
and displaying a wealth of beams. There are
two covered wells within the grounds to the
front, whilst the large enclosed rear garden
makes a wonderful spot where guests can
relax on the decked area. The cottage base
provides a real haven from which to enjoy
and explore the surrounding area. The New
Forest can be discovered on foot, or by car
or bicycle - exploring some of the appealing
villages, and perhaps stopping for a cream
tea in one of the many popular tearooms.
Hampshire was enjoyed by the English
novelist Jane Austen - with her house and
museum in Chawton, and her final resting
place in Winchester Cathedral. There are
many activities for the family to enjoy,
including Marwell Zoological Park, New
Forest Otter and Owl Wildlife Park or a day
out at Beaulieu Motor Museum to name a few
places of interest nearby. Further a field,
but well worth a trip, is Monkey World and
the Tank Museum near Wool. Southampton, with
its maritime history and West Quay shopping
centre, makes for a good day out browsing
around the shops; whilst beach lovers will
enjoy a day by the sea at the Blue Flag
beaches of Hayling Island, Bournemouth and
Sandbanks Poole. Two pubs and two golf
courses can be found within a short stroll. |
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The Thatched Cottage -
sleeps 8-
Brockenhurst, Hampshire. |
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Set in the heart of
the New Forest National Park and on a New
Forset track with wonderful open views over
the Forest, this thatched Cottage is
perfectly located. The ever-popular town of
Brockenhurst lies just a short walk away,
with its pubs, restaurants and shops. A
charming property, The Thatched Cottage
dates back 200 years and is finished to a
very high standard - with many personal
touches to make it feel a real home from
home, such as its two wood burning stoves,
large well-fitted kitchen, and living room
with a reception room where guests can read
a book or play a game. The well-kept large
cottage garden is a joy, and provides a real
haven in which to relax. There is also a
paddock for ball games. There is access from
the garden into the Forest, with its miles
of beautiful walks available; or
alternatively the surrounding area can be
explored by car or bicycle - discovering
some of the appealing villages and gardens
such as Exbury and Fuzey. There is lots for
the family to enjoy including Marwell
Zoological Park, Bucklers Hard or a day out
at Beaulieu Motor Museum. Slightly further
afield, but well worth a trip, is Monkey
World and the Tank Museum near Wool. For
history buffs, a day out in Portsmouth is a
real treat, where HMS Warrior, Victory and
Mary Rose can be visited; or Southampton
with its maritime history and West Quay
shopping centre. There are Blue Flag beaches
at Hayling Island, Bournemouth and Sandbanks
Poole, all within an easy drive. The Isle of
Wight is also within easy reach. |
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18548 Snowdrop Cottage -
sleeps 4 - Tisbury, near
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In an AONB, this delightful, refurbished
stone cottage is stylish and comfortable,
yet retains features such as inglenook and
woodburner. Located along the village road,
nestling in the West Wiltshire Downs, 5 - 10
minutes walk to pubs, shops and train
station. Renowned for walking, wooded
valleys and rolling meadows. Many historic
sites nearby, Stonehenge, Longleat, Wardour
Castle, Fovant Badges, Salisbury Goldhill
Shaftesbury, Teffont and quaint villages.
Shop 1/2 mile, pub 1/3 mile. |
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Brook Barn - sleeps 6 -
Shobley, Ringwood, Hampshire. |
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An idyllic location in a quiet spot of the
New Forest National Park with open heath,
wild ponies and miles of footpaths right on
the doorstep makes Brook Barn's setting a
real holiday retreat. Detached and next to
the owner's home, it has been beautifully
renovated, and offers open-plan living with
high vaulted ceiling, beams and many natural
materials. The large covered patio with its
pool table is a delight for alfresco dining,
and from the garden, deer can often be
spotted along with other wildlife. Market
town of Ringwood, 4 miles. Blue Flag beaches
at Poole and Bournemouth (from 16 miles).
Pub 2 miles. |
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April Cottage - Sleeps 2 -
Old Alresford, Hampshire |
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This lovely listed 17th-century thatched
cottage has its own garden and is set at the
end of the village green in friendly Old
Alresford (with shops and pub/restaurant
within walking distance). It is spacious,
attractively furnished and well equipped - a
romantic and full of
character retreat for
couples. The area abounds in fine walks and,
just a mile from the cottage, the Mid-Hants
`Watercress' Railway operates steam trains
to Alton, where connection can be made to
the electric railway service to London.
Winchester 8miles. Tennis, riding, golf and
a very good gym/health club locally. |
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Manor Drive Cottage - Sleeps 8
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West Stafford, Nr Dorchester,
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Lying in the quiet village of West Stafford,
this pretty Grade II listed thatched cottage
makes the perfect base from which to explore
Hardy's Wessex. Adjoining another property,
it offers walks from the door and along the
Jurassic coast (6 miles). There is stunning
countryside to enjoy and the beautiful beach
resorts of Weymouth, Studland, Sandbanks
(Poole) and Bournemouth to visit. Monkey
World, Bovington Tank Museum and Sea Life
Centre are all close by. |
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The Stable - Sleeps 2 -
Bradford Abbas, near Sherborne |
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Formerly a stable, this character stone,
cosy cottage with exposed beams and
stonework offers good standard
accommodation. Sitting next to the owner's
home within this pretty and quiet backwater
in a typical Dorset village. Just 3 miles is
the beautiful town of Sherborne, with its
abundance of medieval buildings, two
castles, good pubs, antique shops and cafes.
Many NT gardens and properties near at hand.
An easy drive to the coastline, which has
World Heritage status. Shop and pub ¼ mile. |
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Orchard Cottage - sleeps 2 |
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Over Wallop, Nr Stockbridge, Hampshire |
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Located in a peaceful picturesque village
setting, this attractive property stands
within the grounds of the owners'
17th-century manor house. Offering
comfortable and tastefully presented
accommodation, it makes an ideal retreat for
couples exploring the local area. Places to
visit include the historic cathedral cities
of Salisbury and Winchester, and various NT
properties, including Broadlands, the
Hillier Arboretum at Romsey, and Wilton
House. Golf, walking and fishing nearby. Pub
300 yards. |
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P74
Small Cottage - sleeps 4 -
Hilmarton, Wiltshire. |
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Sitting in the
neighbouring county of Wiltshire this wonderful `chocolate-box' thatched
cottage dates back to 1660 and is quietly
situated, just a short stroll from the
12th-century church of St Lawrence.
Adjoining the owners' property and
traditionally decorated throughout, it is
styled with beams and traditional features,
which creates a warm and welcoming
atmosphere. A few miles away is Bowood House
with 2000 acres of gardens. The National
Trust has many places of interest nearby
including Avebury Stone Circles, and Lacock
Abbey (used in the Harry Potter films). The
cities of Bath and Salisbury are both an
hour's drive, as are the beautiful
Cotswolds. Pub 300 yards. |
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