Ringwood

This holiday property is perfectly situated in the heart of the New Forest National Park, with wonderful views from the front lawn over fields and the forest. Adjoining the owners’ home and B&B this holiday home offers very comfortable accommodation with a large open plan living, dining and kitchen space. A great base for walkers and cyclists as country lanes and footpaths are all close to the property. The towns of Christchurch and Ringwood are both only a short drive, with many shops, pubs and restaurants. Enjoy nearby beaches at Mudeford, Bournemouth and Poole. Also easily accessible are Beaulieu, Exbury Gardens and Lymington, with ferry trips to the Isle of Wight. Shops, pub and restaurant ¼ mile.

All on ground floor: Living room/kitchen/dining area. 1 double bedroom. Shower room with toilet.

NSH, oil heaters, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot. DVD. CD. Electric hob. Combi microwave/oven/grill. Washing machine. Shared garden and furniture. Barbecue. Parking (2 cars). No smoking.

Higher Farm is well located in the quiet, picturesque village of Martin within a conservation area and on the edge of Martin Down National Nature Reserve. These two single-storey barn conversions, adjoining one another, were formerly the saddle room and stables for the small farm and have been transformed into very comfortable holiday accommodation with a modern, light and airy feel. The village of Martin is set in an area known as Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs, an AONB. The village has its own small, community-run shop which opens twice a day on week days (9am-11am and 5pm-6pm) and once in the morning on Saturdays (9am-12pm). The medieval city of Salisbury, 8 miles, has its famous cathedral spire and close, individual shops, pubs and restaurants, a theatre and a cinema which is housed in the old wool market. The New Forest and the small market town of Fordingbridge are 6 miles away. Fordingbridge is known for its famous medieval stone bridge with its fine arches; it boasts plenty of shops, pubs and cafés and there are excellent walks along the river. Shop 6 miles, pub 3 miles.

Ramp and small step to entrance. Living room with wood-burning stove, French doors, dining area and kitchen with Belfast sink. Large double bedroom with French doors. Bathroom with shower attachment and toilet. Wooden floor throughout.

• Wood-burning stove - fuel included
• Electricity, full central heating with air source heat pump, bed linen and towels included
• Freeview TV
• Microwave
• Washer/dryer
• Dishwasher
• Wi-fi
• Shared, lawned, orchard garden with furniture
• Parking (for 2 cars)
• Cycle store
• Stables by arrangement with owner
• No smoking
• Ground floor facilities

This charming, compact studio annexe is attached to the owner’s home, which is steeped in history and which, in the 1830s, included a wheelwrights, post office and bakery. Although small in size, it offers a tastefully furnished base for couples. Also within the grounds is Walnut Tree Cottage (ref 30424) and The Hideaway (UKC540), providing an ideal opportunity for couples or guests wishing to holiday together whilst retaining their own space. This is a convenient location set just back from the main road leading from Salisbury (9 miles) or Ringwood (5 miles). Keen walkers will delight in the fact that they are situated directly opposite footpaths within the New Forest National Park, with many scenic walks and ideal for spotting local wildlife. For those who would prefer to explore by cycle, the owners can offer a place to lock your bikes away when not in use. All properties have their own allocated parking, sitting-out area and large lawned gardens shared with the owners and their young family. They make ideal touring bases from which to visit the extensive attractions in the area. Not far away is the charming town of Fordingbridge with a host of shops, cafes and eateries, and the gentle flowing River Avon is also nearby. The location is convenient for road links to the cathedral cities of Winchester and Salisbury, Christchurch Harbour, and the coast including Poole and Bournemouth. Other attractions include Marwell Zoo, Beaulieu Motor Museum and the New Forest Otter and Owl Park. Maritime Southampton and various other tourist attractions are within easy driving distance, as is Stonehenge. Beach 16 miles. Shop and pub 1 mile, restaurant 400 yards.

All on the ground floor.
Living/dining room: With Freeview TV and double bed.
Kitchen: With microwave and fridge.
Shower room: With shower cubicle and toilet.

Oil central heating included. Welcome pack. Sitting-out area and garden furniture. Bike store. Parking for 1 car.

All properties: Bed linen, towels and electricity included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Shared 1¼-acre grounds. No smoking.

Forest Lodge is situated in an idyllic setting in a quiet corner of the New Forest, enjoying direct forest access which is home to an abundance of wildlife. Whilst in the grounds of the owner’s home, Forest Lodge has its own parking area and pathway. This detached holiday property stands alone and is not visible from the main house. Stabling and grazing are available for 2 horses on site, with prior arrangement with the owner and there is a grassy children’s play area with football goalposts, rugby posts and other games. The New Forest National Park offers thousands of acres of moor, heath and woodlands, where ponies and cattle roam free, and is perfect for walking, cycling and riding. You may also see wild deer, foxes, badgers and rabbits. The New Forest is a genuine walker’s paradise and also a fantastic place for cycling, with miles of traffic free tracks. Farm shops, pubs, tea rooms, an excellent restaurant and a church are within 5 minutes of the property. There is a riding school nearby offering hacks across the forest for both the beginner and more experienced rider. Forest Lodge is 4 miles from the market towns of Ringwood and Fordingbridge, and 12 miles from the historic city of Salisbury, with its magnificent cathedral and tallest spire in the UK. The coastal resorts and sandy beaches of Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch are approximately 15 miles away. Coarse fishing is available on the nearby River Avon. Golf courses and water sports are also nearby. Shops, pub and restaurant 1 mile.

All on ground floor: Living room with double sofa bed (for alternative sleeping)/dining room with wooden floor. Kitchen. Conservatory. 1 double bedroom. Shower room with toilet.

Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot. Satellite TV (Sky+). DVD. CD. iPod dock. Gas hob. Electric oven. Microwave. Washing machine and freezer in outbuilding. Wi-fi. Internet connection. Terrace with sitting-out area and furniture. Barbecue. Shared natural, woodland grounds. Ample parking. Stabling and grazing on request. Grassed play area. Welcome pack. No smoking. NB: Unfenced stream and pond in grounds, 50 yards.

Little Gate House is a detached, peaceful retreat for couples, nestled in the heart of the western edge of the New Forest National Park. Well-designed, it offers a compact, yet light and airy space. Idyllically located off the beaten track, the property sits in a south-facing, elevated position overlooking the owner’s 3½-acre grounds, providing seclusion and tranquillity with views across fields and the forest beyond. The property is surrounded by an abundance of wildlife including buzzards and deer. Buzzards nest in the nearby trees and are often seen souring the skies above and deer are also frequent visitors. The open New Forest is directly on the doorstep providing 140,000 acres of off road walking, riding and cycling, yet there is quick and easy access to all main roads for visitors to explore the many villages, towns, cities and beaches that Hampshire, Dorset and Wiltshire have to offer. Strawberry picking ½ mile, riding stables 1 mile, watersports/fishing 2 miles. Shop ½ mile, pub and restaurant 1 mile.

Living room open plan with kitchen/dining room with wood-burning stove and large French doors to large area of south-facing decking. Cosy double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Wooden floors throughout.

• Wood-burning stove - initial fuel included, thereafter at cost
• Electricity, full electricity rad central heating, bed linen and towels included
• TV
• DVD
• Radio/CD
• Microwave
• Washing machine
• Wi-fi
• Enclosed side garden
• Decking area with furniture
• Barbecue
• Parking (for 2 cars)
• Cycle store
• No smoking

Boasting superb panoramic views over scenic, rolling fields where horses graze, this well-presented, single-storey lodge forms a wing of the owner’s family home. Ideally located in a peaceful setting, Weaver’s Lodge makes the perfect relaxing retreat. It is situated along an unmade lane and offers direct access to miles of walks in the New Forest National Park. Inside, this light and airy home offers tastefully furnished accommodation using carefully co-ordinated colour schemes. The large windows in the living area offer plenty of natural light and a wonderful vista. For those bringing a dog, there are plenty of excellent walks all around, many of which offer great bird and wildlife spotting. For guests who may wish to bring a horse, the owners offer stables, a menage and horsebox storage on site, available by prior arrangement.

Although in a rural setting, many towns and picturesque villages are within an easy drive. There is an award-winning farm shop about a 10-minute walk away, which has local produce and a licenced café. There is also a pub serving good food just under a mile away. For the outdoor enthusiast, riding, cycling or strawberry picking are all nearby, as well as a popular water sports park. Visit Moors Valley Country Park which has orienteering, cycle hire, golf, forest Segway, walking groups, canoeing, petanque and craftmaking. There is a fishing lake close by.

The New Forest National Park provides miles of open scenic heath and woodland for walking, riding and cycling, as well as a network of footpaths and bridle paths. You can often find ponies, donkeys and cattle freely roaming. The charming town of Fordingbridge which has a host of shops, cafés and eateries, and the gentle flowing River Avon, is also nearby. Ringwood also has a good selection of shops and restaurants, and is about a 15-minute drive away. Weaver’s Lodge is convenient for road links to the cathedral cities of Winchester and Salisbury, as well as for visiting Christchurch Harbour and the coast with Poole and Bournemouth. Beaulieu Motor Museum, New Forest Otter and Owl Park, maritime Southampton and various other tourist attractions are within easy driving distance. Beach 9 miles. Shop ½ mile, pub and restaurant 875 yards.

Step to entrance. All on the ground floor:
Open plan living space: With wooden floor.
Living area: With Freeview TV.
Dining area.
Kitchen area: With electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer.
Bedroom: With kingsize bed.
Bathroom: With shower over bath, and toilet.

Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Cot available on request. Welcome pack. Sitting-out area with garden furniture. 1 dog welcome - to be kept on a lead. Stabling and grazing available by arrangement. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.

Surrounded by woodland

This semi-detached barn conversion is surrounded by woodland in the grounds of the owner’s home, which was formerly owned by a famous wildlife film maker and photographer. Wildlife abounds with good birdwatching, and a chicken keeping course is sometimes available at an extra cost. This holiday accommodation has a sitting-out area with a seat overlooking woodland and lies within the New Forest with open heaths and wild ponies. Miles of footpaths and a network of walking and cycling paths stretch from the door. Salisbury and Winchester cathedral cities are both a short drive. Bournemouth with its sandy beach, and Christchurch are both about ½ hour’s drive. Poole is within easy reach, and the market town of Ringwood is approximately 4 miles away. Shop, pub and restaurant 500 yards.

Ground floor: Living/dining area/kitchen. Shower room with toilet. Steep stairs to first floor: 1 twin bedroom with low sloping ceiling.

Electric central heating, electricity and bed linen included. Freeview TV. Microwave. Sitting-out area with seat. Parking (1 car). No smoking. No children under 14 years.

With scenic views over paddocks and surrounding New Forest countryside, this spacious detached single-storey property is an ideal holiday retreat for couples or small young families. Peacefully set in the owner’s grounds, it has direct access to many walks within the New Forest National Park, yet has easy access to road links to Winchester and Salisbury, Christchurch Harbour and the coast including Poole and Bournemouth. Visit Marwell Zoo, Beaulieu Motor Museum and New Forest Otter and Owl Park. Maritime Southampton and many attractions are an easy drive. Shop 1½ miles, pub and restaurant 1 mile...

All on ground floor: Living/dining room with beams and French doors/kitchen, all with tiled floors. 1 double (6ft) bedroom with additional sofa bed (for child). Shower room with toilet.

Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot. Digital TV. DVD. CD. Electric cooker. Microwave. Wi-fi.Telephone (honesty box). Sitting-out area and furniture. Barbecue. Parking (1 car). Welcome pack. Pets to be kept on a lead (livestock). No smoking.

Set in the delightful hamlet of Martin, which has a village shop selling fresh produce and provisions, this lovely, detached barn conversion constructed of a mixture of cob, flint and brick, includes features such as oak beams, doors and floors, and a high vaulted ceiling. The owner’s home is adjacent, and part of their garden has been sectioned off with a sitting-out area and a natural, wooden, children’s play area for visitors to enjoy. The church at Martin which can be accessed directly from the property gardens, dates from Norman times, although much of its fabric is 14th century, and the village green still has the village pump; the base of the 15th century village cross can also be seen here. The area is renowned for its excellent walking - the chalk grasslands of Martin Down, 300 yards away, are a national nature reserve and there are several bridle paths which offer superb riding as well. Princess Cottage offers an ideal holiday retreat for couples or small families wishing to explore the area. The cathedral cities of Salisbury and Winchester, Southampton, with its maritime history and ferries to the Isle of Wight, Poole and Bournemouth, with its sandy beaches, are all within easy driving distance. Visit the New Forest and its many attractions, including Beaulieu Palace, Exbury Gardens and Bucklers Hard, as well as many cycling and horse riding trails. Stabling for 4 horses is available (at cost), as well as a field behind the property, for guests wishing to bring their own mounts. Beach 15 miles. Shop 100 yards, pub and restaurant 3 miles.

All on ground floor: Living/dining room/kitchen with wooden floor. 2 bedrooms: 1 double with en-suite shower room and toilet, 1 twin. Shower room with toilet. Most rooms with beams.

Electric woodburner in living room included. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Cot. High chair. Freeview TV. DVD. iPod dock. Electric cooker. Microwave. Washing machine. Dishwasher. Fridge/freezer. Wi-fi. Enclosed lawned garden with sitting-out area and furniture. Children’s play area. Barbecue. Parking (2 cars). Cycle store. Welcome pack. No smoking. NB: Sloping banks in garden. Pond in grounds, 100 yards.

Conveniently located just 3 miles from the New Forest National Park, these two converted holiday cottages adjoin each other. The properties are next to the popular village pub, The Compasses Inn, which is over 400 years old and provides a popular, historic meeting place/restaurant which serves fine food with a dining conservatory and a lovely garden. There is also direct access to the village green, where many cricket events are held, which is ideal for those with dogs as it has an enclosed space. Damerham is an ancient village steeped in history, its Norman church occupies a splendid hilltop site and is surrounded by fields. Damerham and Rockbourne fisheries are renowned for their chalk streams, ideal for trout fishing, and shooting, walking, cycling and horse riding are popular here too. The Heavy Horse Farm Park and Ancient Technology Centre at Cranborne are worthy of a visit. The cathedral city of Salisbury with leisure facilities, Cranborne Chase, The New Forest, Wilton House, Kingston Lacy (NT) and Southampton are all easily accessible. The popular beach resorts of Bournemouth and Poole are a 20-minute drive. Beach 15 miles. Shop 1 mile, pub next door and restaurant 50 yards.

Ground floor: Living room with double pull-out bed. Dining room/kitchen. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet. Narrow stairs to galleried sleeping area with double bed.

Both properties: Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot on request. Freeview TV. DVD. CD. Electric cooker. Microwave. Washing machine. Dishwasher. Lawned garden and furniture shared with pub next door. Parking (2 cars). No smoking.

Higher Farm is well located in the quiet, picturesque village of Martin within a conservation area and on the edge of Martin Down National Nature Reserve. These two single-storey barn conversions, adjoining one another, were formerly the saddle room and stables for the small farm and have been transformed into very comfortable holiday accommodation with a modern, light and airy feel. The village of Martin is set in an area known as Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs, an AONB. The village has its own small, community-run shop which opens twice a day on week days (9am-11am and 5pm-6pm) and once in the morning on Saturdays (9am-12pm). The medieval city of Salisbury, 8 miles, has its famous cathedral spire and close, individual shops, pubs and restaurants, a theatre and a cinema which is housed in the old wool market. The New Forest and the small market town of Fordingbridge are 6 miles away. Fordingbridge is known for its famous medieval stone bridge with its fine arches; it boasts plenty of shops, pubs and cafés and there are excellent walks along the river. Shop 6 miles, pub 3 miles.

Living room with wood-burning stove, French doors, dining area and galley-style kitchen with Belfast sink. Double bedroom with French doors. Twin bedroom with French doors. Bathroom with shower attachment and toilet. Wooden floor throughout.

• Cot
• High chair
• Fridge/freezer

• Wood-burning stove - fuel included
• Electricity, full central heating with air source heat pump, bed linen and towels included
• Freeview TV
• Microwave
• Washer/dryer
• Dishwasher
• Wi-fi
• Shared, lawned, orchard garden with furniture
• Parking (for 2 cars)
• Cycle store
• Stables by arrangement with owner
• No smoking
• Ground floor facilities

Walnut Tree Cottage is a delightful, detached thatched cottage within the owner’s lawned grounds and lies opposite the owner’s home, which is steeped in history and which, in the 1830s, included a wheelwrights, post office and bakery. Also within the grounds is The Old Post Office (ref 30425) and The Hideaway (UKC540), providing an ideal opportunity a for another couple or guests wishing to holiday together whilst retaining their own space. Walnut Tree Cottage comprises a shower room and kitchen/dining area downstairs, and an upstairs living area and sofa bed suitable for children, leading to a double bedroom. It has plentiful beams and wooden floors. This is a convenient location set just back from the main road leading from Salisbury (9 miles) or Ringwood (5 miles). Keen walkers will delight in the fact that they are situated directly opposite footpaths within the New Forest National Park, with many scenic walks and ideal for spotting local wildlife. For those who would prefer to explore by cycle, the owners can offer a place to lock your bikes away when not in use. All properties have their own allocated parking, sitting-out area and large lawned gardens shared with the owners and their young family. They make ideal touring bases from which to visit the extensive attractions in the area. Not far away is the charming town of Fordingbridge with a host of shops, cafes and eateries, and the gentle flowing River Avon is also nearby. The location is convenient for road links to the cathedral cities of Winchester and Salisbury, Christchurch Harbour, and the coast including Poole and Bournemouth. Other attractions include Marwell Zoo, Beaulieu Motor Museum and the New Forest Otter and Owl Park. Maritime Southampton and various other tourist attractions are within easy driving distance, as is Stonehenge. Beach 16 miles. Shop and pub 1 mile, restaurant 400 yards.

Ground Floor:
Kitchen: With electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer and washing machine.
Shower room: With shower cubicle and toilet.
First Floor:
Living room: With Freeview TV, CD player, double sofa bed (for children), beams and vaulted ceiling.
Bedroom: With kingsize bed.

Electric storage heaters included. Welcome pack. Sitting-out area. Shared lawned garden. Bike store. Parking for 2 cars.

All properties: Bed linen, towels and electricity included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Shared 1¼-acre grounds. No smoking.