Sitting in a peaceful location yet close to shops and restaurants, this lovely cottage is well placed for enjoying the New Forest and surrounding area.
Craigwen Cottage is a fine example of what happens when classic country cottage meets contemporary family house. Dating back to 1907, it’s a pleasure staying in a place like this: accessed by an unpaved track that’s typical of the area (twisting country lanes keep noise from cars to a minimum) in a rural location, the cottage is a fantastic introduction to relaxed country living within the New Forest National Park.
Bursting with flora, the gardens are a canvas of vivid colours, with a charming little footbridge and a secret garden with a secluded summerhouse at the back. Enclosed by tall trees and thick shrubbery, the property is well insulated from the outside world, you can enjoy cheese and biscuits with a bottle of wine outside without interruption.
The interiors boast attractive furniture and simple décor. An inglenook fireplace lies at the heart of the living room, whilst the kitchen/dining room is a bright and roomy social space thanks to ample natural light and whitewashed walls, drawing the eye to original wooden beams. Sumptuous bedrooms await you upstairs, that’ll tempt you into going to bed early and sleeping in late.
Once you’ve caught your breath with a few days’ peace and quiet, just 2 minutes’ walk away is the village of Burley, with its old-world charms, pick-your-own fruit farm and ice cream parlour. Roaming ponies and cattle can often be seen wandering through the village and the local area. The New Forest offers first-rate walking and cycling country with miles and miles of scenic paths and tracks. For something a little different, head to the sailing town of Lymington. A regular ferry service can take you to and from the Isle of Wight, or alternatively, there are many pristine, and often empty, beaches to be found along the south coast, so don’t forget a bucket and spade (complimentary beach towels are provided).
Ground Floor:
Living room: With wood burner, Freeview Smart TV, CD player and iPod dock.
Kitchen/dining room: With gas range, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, coffee machine and washer/dryer.
Shower room: With shower cubicle and toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: With kingsize bed and dressing room.
Bedroom 2: With double bed.
Bedroom 3: With twin beds.
Bathroom: With shower over bath, and toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair. Welcome pack. Paved front garden. Lawned rear garden with sitting-out area, garden furniture, summerhouse and gas barbecue. Bike store. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking.
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