At Cottage Hideaway- Direct Access to New Forest, you can look forward to a garden, a playground, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
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9.69.6 out of 10
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About this property
Cottage Hideaway- Direct Access to New Forest
Introduction The cottages offers a cosy hideaway set within a peaceful Country House estate in the heart of the New Forest. Reached via a scenic forest track and just moments from Burley village, it offers forest walks, roaming wildlife and beautiful open views right from the gate — an inviting setting for a relaxing New Forest escape.
• Get away from it all and get back to nature • Arrive and relax — enjoy a welcoming winter stay • Three nights lets you properly relax - see our deals
Location & Setting
• Peaceful Country House estate in the New Forest • Scenic forest-track access • Forest walks, trails and views immediately outside • Deer and New Forest ponies often pass the gates or inside if open. • Minutes from Burley village pubs, cafés and shops • Ringwood (3 miles) for Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, David Lloyd & Leisure Centre
Inside the Cottage
• Cosy living room with Smart TV + free Netflix • Books and board games for relaxed evenings • Spacious farmhouse-style kitchen with dining area • Dishwasher, washing machine/tumble dryer, microwave, fridge/freezer
WiFi Fibre Wi-Fi around 300+ Mbps.
Work Area There is a table, desk light and office chair for work.
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
• 1 king bedroom • 1 double bedroom • 1 twin room with two single beds • Main bathroom with bath + power shower • Downstairs cloakroom
Family-Friendly
• Travel cot and highchair available on request • Stair gate at top of stairs (bolt not toddler-proof) • An additional movable stair gate is available for downstairs
Dog-Friendly
• Up to 2 well-behaved medium-sized dogs welcome • Dogs kept in the kitchen and not left alone • Exercise dogs outside the gates in the forest • Please clear up after pets
Outdoor Living
• Private walled garden for alfresco dining • Outdoor seating, fire pit and BBQ • Adjacent field ideal for picnics and play (supervision required) • Parking for up to 4 cars
Your Stay • Thorough deep clean before every arrival • Friday & Monday changeovers with flexibility when possible
Located in Ringwood, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at New Forest National Park and Bournemouth Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider New Forest Cider, or check out an event or a game at Vitality Stadium. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Ringwood travel guide
Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World
31 min drive - 25.8 km
Getting around
Hinton Admiral Station
14 min drive
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
29 min drive
Restaurants
The Elm Tree
7 min drive
McDonald's
4 min drive
The Burley Inn
4 min drive
The White Buck
6 min drive
The Lamb Inn
8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Cottage Hideaway- Direct Access to New Forest pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Cottage Hideaway- Direct Access to New Forest?
Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Cottage Hideaway- Direct Access to New Forest?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Cottage Hideaway- Direct Access to New Forest located?
This family-friendly Ringwood cottage is located near the beach, within 2 mi (3 km) of Burley Park, New Forest Cider, and Burley Golf Club. Liberty's Owl Raptor and Reptile Centre is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.
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Cottage Hideaway- Direct Access to New Forest Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Nicely located for exploring the New Forest. Owner was welcoming and helpful. Cottage was clean and comfortable, and we very much enjoyed our short stay.
We had a great weekend at this cottage, Anne met us on arrival and was friendly and welcoming. The cottage was very comfortable and had everything we needed. The location is great and the kids loved exploring the countryside and seeing the ponies.
Great base for exploring the New Forest. Very comfortable accommodation both inside and private, secluded outside space. Attentive hostess. Definitely one to revisit. Penny, Gemma & Amy
We loved this cottage. The location for exploring is brilliant but in a peaceful location away from the bustle of burley itself. Anne was fabulous with communication before and during. Our car had issues which meant we were late arriving for our shopping delivery. Anne made herself available to accept it and put it away for us before we arrived. thats great above and beyond service. There was everything we needed in the cottage. I enjoyed the peace the courtyard garden before everyone else got up. It was the relaxation I needed. We would definitely reccomend this cottage and hope to be back soon Thank you so much.
Anne's cottage was a wonderful base for a weekend exploring the New Forest. Ideally situated - off the beaten track but only a short drive / 20 min walk to nearby Burley. The house itself is comfortable and well appointed, with everything we needed to enjoy our stay. I very much hope we'll be back!
Fabulous four night break in a delightful cottage.
Fabulous location with direct access to walking and views across the stunning landscape. The cottage was cosy and exactly as advertised. Anne was a delightful host who welcomed us on our arrival and came to say goodbye. The outdoor garden space was perfect for sitting in the sunshine, and we had a really wonderful few days in this cottage. Thank you Anne for a lovely short break.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
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6/10 Okay
Pauline B.
Jul 30, 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication
Family holiday
Anne was lovely very helpful, had to change the dishwasher and waa done within 3 hours. However, we all felt that the property needs a complete overhaul, very old furniture some broken, beds uncomfortable and tv needs ro be bigger. For the price would expect more.
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cottage. Anne was very welcoming and made us feel at home straight away. Excellent location and loved the fact that we were off the beaten track. Would highly recommend and would definitely come again.
Communication with Anne was first class from the moment of booking, to arrival and greeting. We were advised well in advance of Covid procedures and given very accurate directions to the property, which is wonderfully secluded in the forest, yet just minutes from Burley. The accommodation has everything you need, it is simple but characterful and in the perfect setting.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here with our three young children. The cottage is comfortable, spacious and well equipped with everything you could need. Anne is a very welcoming and helpful host and we'd highly recommend staying here.
A lovely cottage in the heart of the New Forest perfect for a break away from the towns and cities. Came here for my 50th birthday to spend quality time with my family which is exactly what we did. Fantastic walks through the countryside which is right on the doorstep and wonderful pub lunches especially at the White Buck which Anne kindly recommended. Anne was a great host who responded really promptly with any queries that we had but left us to our own devices during our stay. Beautiful flowers,chocolates and wine left for us on our arrival, such a lovely touch. Would highly recommend.
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10/10 Excellent
Karen B.
Jun 2, 2019
Great base to enjoy the forest with family and friends
Anne was there to meet us when we arrived and had left us some flowers, a very tasty red wine and a lovely box of chocolates that the children destroyed in an exceptionally speedy fashion.
Cottage is right in the middle of woodland and is in walking distance of Burley. We had a great time adventuring in the ‘forest’ and enjoyed a lovely long lunch in the Burley Inn and then treated ourselves to a gorgeous ice cream (we were spoilt for choice for shops selling it)
Burley also has places to rent bikes which if we’d been there for longer we’d definitely looked into.
We spent the vast majority of time at the cottage and in the small walled garden and it really was just a perfect base for a very relaxing weekend away
We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent
Viv C.
May 2, 2019
Beautiful hidden cottage
We received a very warm welcome even though we arrived late in the evening. The cottage was clean comfortable and bigger than we expected. We had a lovely family birthday weekend and would definitely recommend a stay and hope to go back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent
Sarah S.
Jan 14, 2019
Lovely cottage
Great place to stay and cottage had everything we needed. Anne was fantastic and on hand if we needed anything. Very quiet and peaceful and plenty of space.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
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10/10 Excellent
Lisa K.
Jul 3, 2018
Lovely cottage, wonderful host
Anne was a lovely host, very accommodating and had equipped the cottage with most things you would need for a holiday break. The accommodation was very clean and the bedrooms, kitchen and living room were spacious for a cottage. We brought our dog who was very relaxed here and enjoyed the woodland and heathland walks on the doorstep. We saw deer, ponies, cows and donkeys whilst out exploring. Burley is tiny but has a couple of reasonable pubs and a lovely shop with decent variety. Great place to explore the New Forest from and thoughtfully set up.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
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10/10 Excellent
Sukey D.
Jun 17, 2018
Charming Country Cottage tucked away in the heart of the New Forest
May/June 2018
Castle Top House was truly everything we had hoped our rental (from VRBO photos) would be. We had chosen the New Forest in particular as it was within easy driving distance for visiting family in Southampton and Bournemouth area. Our interest was piqued while reading about the free roaming ponies, horses, and cows in the nearby Hampshire moors and surrounding countryside. And indeed, they were plentiful giving us many opportunities for photos. The owner, Anne, welcomed us warmly, with beautiful flowers, wine and chocolates awaiting us as we arrived at Castle Top. The spacious kitchen was very well equipped, and the living room, also quite large and provided ample seating for family and friends who came to visit. We especially relished the lovely views of the many flowering vines and colorful garden beds bordering the house. We had an evening planned for 16 family relatives, and as the weather was overcast, we made plans to entertain indoors, as there was plenty of room. When everyone arrived, the sun came out and the party was moved immediately to our favorite spot, a colorful cozy hidden garden with good size table and chairs. It was ideal for the gathering, picture perfect!!
The long country lane leading to Castle Top, seemed endless, our first time finding it. But , we soon learned our way to local pubs for great eating, in Burley, Ringwood( two supermarkets as well), Bournemouth and Southampton area. There are side lanes and the woods offering walks and hiking.;
it is high advisable though, to wear closed shoes, long pants, and long shirts due to the prevalence of deer ticks.!
We have returned home to the US, bringing fond memories of our English Country abode, and highly recommend it to you if you are seeking a comfortable non- touristy cottage in the heart of English countryside. Sukey and Malcolm D.