2021 is on the horizon, and so is the promise of freedom, good times with friends, family and loved ones. We can start looking forward to planning holidays together in big, beautiful homes with plenty of space inside and out. If there are just a few of you, maybe treat yourselves to somewhere super luxurious with the freedom and space to do what you want, when you want, which you just don’t get in hotels.
Now is the time to start looking, researching and planning where to stay. Below are some wonderful properties from our New Forest Cottages luxury portfolio to drool over. Just remember, if you like the look of them and know your dates – book now, before someone else does.
Trefusis (sleeps 10)
Set in the Holmsley area of the New Forest, surrounded by trees and footpaths begging to be cycled and walked through, Trefusis is the Grand Dame of single-story living – so great for the less mobile. Sleek open-plan living creates a lovely social area to gather and plan the next day’s adventures. In cooler months expect underfloor heating and wood for the log burner. There’s also a cosy snug with a TV if you fancy some quiet time away from the hubbub.
The outside space at Trefusis is what sets this holiday home apart from its contemporaries. You’ll find a covered hot tub surrounded by lots of fairy lights and a tv to watch whilst lazing in the bubbles. Nip into the kitchen garden and harvest some home-grown produce to stick on the BBQ, or lavish a bread base with toppings to pop into a traditional outdoor wood-fired pizza oven – dinner under the stars is always a treat!
Number Four (sleeps 5)
Number Four in Hordle is just a five-minute drive to the coast. It’s a fun-filled family holiday home with so much onsite entertainment for children – they’ll be exhausted by bedtime. The enormous garden is a massive 2 acres, surrounded by fields and the area’s famous wildlife. Included is 1200 m2 football/rugby/cricket pitch, trampoline, tyre and buoy swings, a secret den, paths to explore and an orchard, plus wooden adventure playground with climbing walls and a slide! There’s even a Go-kart available for use in the garden and a separate games room equipped with snooker table, dartboard and HiFi.
Accommodation is spacious, chic and hones a warm homely vibe with a big log burner for nights at ‘home’. Rooms flow seamlessly and are comfortably furnished, with the hub of the home being a huge kitchen/living space to gather, cook, dine and relax.
Argentor Cottage (sleeps 6)
Argentor Cottage in the New Forest National Park is an 18th century thatched cob cottage that’s just been renovated back to its shell to create a blissfully beautiful holiday home. You’ll find the cottage tucked away at the end of a lane in the village of East Boldre frequented by the park’s famous free-roaming ponies and donkeys. Inside, the cottages’ Scandi inspired luxury décor beckons rest and relaxation – imagine a smorgasbord of natural textures, layers, and original artworks.
Step outside and you’ll be surrounded by open forest and plenty of woodland wildlife to keep you company. Just four miles south are the forests’ wild beaches for salty sea walks. This is where the ponies often go to run along the shore and roll in the soft sand. Look across the Solent to the Isle of Wight which is just over a mile away, and spot seals playing in the waves.
Hanger Farmhouse (sleeps 8)
This stunning Grade II listed holiday home in Netley Marsh hails from 1759 and has been renovated to expose an architectural dream. The ground floor links past and present with a glass walkway connecting the feature open timber framework and original wattle and daub panels. The living room and snug feature two inglenook log burners to hunker down in comfy chesterfield sofas for out of season breaks.
Outside is a gorgeous garden with plenty of seating and garden furniture, with a thoughtful touch of patio heaters for early and late season al fresco dining. Upstairs are four bedrooms including a master suite with its own separate staircase, dressing room and ensuite bathroom. The farmhouse is close to the famous Peppa Pig World at Paultons Park – a sure hit with families.
Victory Cottage (sleeps 4)
There is a lot of love and affection bestowed on this handsome Victorian cottage. It’s in the heart of trendy Lymington, on the National Park’s south coast and just a stone’s throw from the pretty harbour, shops and plentiful array of restaurants, pubs and outstanding eateries. Guests will find luxury in the form of a UHD Curved Smart TV, sound systems, Kitchen Aid appliances and underfloor heating, alongside a log burner, original features and vintage pieces to create a unique, eclectic boutique vibe.
In warmer months French doors open on to the south-west facing walled garden set over three levels. It’s been curated to be private and lush, packed with pretty blooms and areas of uninterrupted sunshine and dappled shade. When the sun goes down, imaginative lighting illuminates the plants for a magical spot to sit with a glass of wine from the New Forest’s Setley Ridge Vineyard near Brockenhurst.
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