Perfect for wild play and family escapes in the forest - with lots of extras | Cottage in Brockenhurst

go wild in the countryside…
with its fab garden & idyllic brockenhurst location (the petite pool is the absolute cherry on top), heather cottage is perfect for families seeking time together in the great outdoors! little ones and grown ups alike are encouraged to climb trees, get muddy knees, make dens, discover hidey-holes, follow tracks and enjoy ‘swallows and amazon' style adventures… the list goes on!
right, slap, bang, opposite the cottage, just head through the garden gate and across an unfenced lane, to discover the new forest national park in all her lush, leafy, woodland glory There's a stand of awesome, gnarly, ancient oaks to clamber up, secluded ferny copses and sun-dappled glades to explore… and if you work up a VIP appetite, The Pig promises a special supper, and is just a 10 minute wander away.
impromptu games of rounders, footie & frisbee-throwing are all there for the taking (the grassland is manicured by grazing ponies!) and so many adventures await in all directions… this is a proper escape to the countryside!
*the pool is only available to use from late may (starting with half term) – september but please do confirm exact timings with our team when booking
** this property is available for rent with new forest escapes, who are a small local holiday cottage agency do contact us directly for best rates and availability a year in advance **
inside:
this charming 1930s period property is colour-washed duck egg blue under a tiled roof with dormer windows, arched porch, stained glass window panes, old-fashioned pull doorbell and interior doors of country planking with ironwork handles
inside the ambience is fresh, bright and relaxed in keeping with the well-travelled owners' style (he makes prosthetic legs for british paralympians; she plays viola professionally) Along with their children (aged between 13 and 16), the house has been tried and tested as a family-friendly escape.
the sitting room is cosy with deep, squashy sofas, wooden boards, wood fire in an exposed brick fireplace (for autumn and winter stays), smart tv and bi-fold doors onto the wooden terrace and gardens
there is a spacious farmhouse style kitchen/dining/family room including painted cupboards, butler's sink, range cooker and old-fashioned airer and wood stove With windows overlooking open Forest at the front and French windows onto the wooden terrace at the back, this room allows parents to keep an eye on children from a comfortable distance. In addition, centre stage, is a big old dining table seating eight to 10 people - large enough for everyone to eat together. The family room has a Smart TV and further doors onto the terrace.
styling is chic, yet quirky combining victorian and edwardian pieces with retro gingham and calming neutrals One bedroom is decorated in coastal blues and stripes, another in textured greys, while yet another, under sloping eaves, features Cath Kidston's classic spotty designs.
altogether there are five flexible bedrooms, sleeping nine at most
bedrooms include two doubles upstairs, one with en-suite shower room, a double and single room downstairs (this bed is the top part of a bunk) Adjacent, there is a further shepherds-hut styled room with a single bed on the ground floor, plus mini kitchen area and ladder to a small low bed space in the eaves with king-sized mattress.
bifold doors from the sitting room and french windows from the family room both open onto a new decked terrace that runs the length of the back of the house with al fresco dining area and relaxed seating area of wicker armchairs and sofa, topped by plump cushions, and funky bean bags for lounging
outside:
the back garden view is into the pony paddocks and woodland It gets masses of summer sun making it ideal for sunbathing.
the house has a heated outdoor pool the pool is available to use from late may (starting with half term) - september (please confirm with team when booking)
the pool dimensions are l5,49m x w2,75m x d1,32m
the pool will be standing 1m above ground approx with a 60cm approx of surround decking
more fun for little ones is provided by a trampoline with a safety net enclosure The house is south-facing, getting sun all day long, so it is super-hot in the summer, and gorgeous sunsets bathe the cottage in a golden glow in the evening. A chiminea stove can be lit to take the chill off evenings outside. Finish off your day by toasting marshmallows over a fire.
gas bbq for guests use
home truths:
in the adjacent, shepherds-hut styled room the ladder up to the small low bed space in the eaves is steep and not for the faint hearted There is no wall at the end of the bed, so definitely adults only. It can get hot up here in summer, but you can open the Velux.
the pool is only available to use from late may (starting with half term) - september (please confirm with team when booking) + all guests wishing to use the pool will be required to sign a waiver + pay an additional fee
there is an extra charge for logs and kindling to burn on the fire (october- march) but feel free to byo!
accessibility:
you can park within 15 metres of the front door The path to the front door is flat. There is a small step to access the house. There is a shower room downstairs. The deck at the back of the house is flush with floor level inside.
sleeping..
bedroom 1: upstairs, double, ensuite shower Feather bedding. Space for a cot here too.
bedroom 2: upstairs, double or 1 single in a kids room Feather/synthetic bedding.
bedroom 3: downstairs, double or 1 single Feather/synthetic bedding. bedroom
4: downstairs, one high single bunk type bed or we can move the mattress to the floor, space for a cot Synthetic bedding.
bedroom 5: downstairs, one pull-out double bed, or upstairs in the low eves (1 king mattress accessed by ladder) Feather bedding.
bathrooms..
family bathroom: upstairs, shower in bath
en-suite: upstairs shower room
wc: downstairs
en-suite: shower & wc in bedroom 5
all the rest..
kitchen: electric oven with gas hob / washing machine / condensing drier / cafetiere Big kitchen table seats 8-10.
mod cons: roberts radio in the kitchen / sound doc for mp3 players / 2 smart tvs in the house
connectivity: the house has good wifi and the downstairs en-suite room has an ethernet cable
kids' stuff: one travel cot 100cm x 74cm x 74cm Two high chairs are provided. There is a good selection of toys and games for older children (from 5 upwards). A swimming pool and a medium size trampoline with cage in the garden.
pets: 2 medium sized dogs welcome here for a small charge per dog per stay Medium sized means smaller than 20kgs. The garden is enclosed here but Houdinis may jump out over the front picket fence.
garden: enclosed garden is well fenced behind To the front, jumpy dogs might escape into the forest over the picket fence. Huge deck runs the length of the cottage at the back for summer evening sun. There is a gas BBQ here. There is an outdoor pool - The pool dimensions are L5,49m x W2,75m x D1,32m. It will be surrounded by wooden decking and accessed via a ladder.Parking: Parking: There is space for 2 cars on the drive and 2 others outside (off the road), in front of the cottage.
vehicle charging is possible via the mains electricity in the property At the time of booking, you will be required to select how many electric vehicles you will be charging during your stay; as a £35 surcharge is applicable for each EV car per booking. Please only use the external plug point and bring your own charging cables.
other things to note:
we want our guests to enjoy the use of the property and have a memorable time while staying with us we have a few house rules to note, as follows;
- the property can not be used for parties or private events of any kind
- no groups under the age of 25
- strictly no stag/hen dos or same-sex groups
- additional guests, are not permitted without prior approval
- no music after 9pm or use of the pool after 10pm
- we must be notified of any pets at the time of booking Dogs are subject to a charge per dog, per stay..

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Perfect for wild play and family escapes in the forest - with lots of extras has 5 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 9 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the New Forest District has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in New Forest District, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.