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Criddlestyle Cottage Fordingbridge

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Nestled in the heart of New Forest National Park, Criddlestyle Cottage offers a tranquil retreat with a spacious beamed sitting/dining room and wood burner. The property features 5 bedrooms, including one with an en-suite bathroom, and a comprehensively fitted kitchen. Guests can unwind in the permanent hot tub or enjoy outdoor activities like fishing on the Hampshire Avon.

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9.2 out of 10
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Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Criddlestyle Cottage Fordingbridge

The accommodation is for up to 10 people, with a large, split level beamed sitting/dining room with wood burner, patio doors to rear garden, 50" TV & DVD player. Comprehensively fitted kitchen with a ceramic hob & double oven, microwave, full height side by side fridge and separate freezer, dishwasher and washer drier.



There are 5 bedrooms within this New Forest Holiday Home.

Bedroom 1 has a king-size double bed and possible en-suite bathroom, bedroom two has a double bed, bedroom three has adult sized bunk beds, bedroom 4 has a double bed and possible en suite wet room suitable for the less mobile and bedroom 5 has two single beds and an en-suite shower room.



Criddlestyle Cottage can also be booked with Mews Hill (sleeps 11) or the Riverside Lodge, (Sleeps 4) both of which are separate and set within their own grounds. Each of these properties also has a glamping pod (sleeping 2 respectively) which can be hired out with their respective property and would afford accommodation for 29 people in total. You are also able to hire "Jessica" our vintage VW Bay campervan which is suitable for 2 adults and 2 young children but is available in the warmer months only.



There is also exclusive private fishing on the Hampshire Avon.

Ample car parking and an EV charger is available

Fully enclosed garden with patio area; children's play frame.

80 yards of exclusive private fishing on the Hampshire Avon only a few hundred yards from the house. There are 4 good swims suitable for specimen coarse fishing. £75 per person per week. Please note that day tickets can be obtained for the immediately adjoining Sandy Balls 1/2 mile stretch of the river.



Services:

Electric radiators and night storage heaters; electricity included.

Phone for incoming calls and emergency outgoing calls only

Ample parking for 4 cars. EV Charging is available, please ask for details.



Additional facilities

An adjoining 2 acre paddock and stables for two horses is available on a DIY basis if you wish to bring your own horse at £100 per horse per week. The paddock adjoins a bridleway which gives access to the National Park.

Extra sleeping accommodation for an additional charge in Mews Hill (sleeps 11) or with Mews Hill Glamping Hut (sleeping 13 in total)

Extra sleeping accommodation for an additional charge in Riverside Lodge (sleeps 4) or Riverside Lodge with Glamping Pod (sleeping 6 in total)

Extra sleeping accommodation in our VW Camper van “Jessica” which can accommodate up to 2 adults and 2 small children (in the summer months only).



Bike hire available in Fordingbridge

There is a 4 - 6 person hot tub available to hire at £325 for the weekend or midweek break and £400 for a week stay.

Pets are charged at £40 each per stay

Towels and bed linen included

High chairs, stairgates and travel cots supplied on request - please, bring your own cot bedding.

Charcoal barbecue available, please bring your own coals.

First basket of logs free then £7.50 a bag thereafter.

A £250 refundable security deposit is charged to ensure against damage.



A wonderful welcome pack is provided which includes a bottle of Prosecco, New Forest Spring Water locally produced Tutti Fruity Jam, Biscuits, Milk, Tea & Coffee*. There is also a Discount Go New Forest card which can be used locally to provide discounts (when used with participating businesses). * Contents may vary.



Bookings are Friday to Friday for 7 night stays, Friday to Monday for weekend stays, and Monday to Friday for mid-week stays.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Fordingbridge is home to this vacation home. New Forest National Park and Toyd Down and Quarry reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World and Downton Leisure Centre. Traveling with kids? Consider Ringwood Health and Leisure, or check out an event or a game at Southampton Skating. Visit our Fordingbridge travel guide
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What's nearby

  • New Forest National Park
    New Forest National Park
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Fordingbridge Library
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Fordingbridge Museum
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Fordingbridge Town Hall
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Godshill Village Hall
    4 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Pokesdown for Boscombe Station
    20 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Altrullo
    15 min drive
  • The Forde Inn
    3 min drive
  • The Augustus John
    3 min drive
  • Hyde-Out Café (was The Stables Tearoom)
    5 min drive
  • The Bull
    8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Criddlestyle Cottage Fordingbridge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Criddlestyle Cottage Fordingbridge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Criddlestyle Cottage Fordingbridge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Criddlestyle Cottage Fordingbridge located?

This family-friendly Fordingbridge vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Fordingbridge Museum and New Forest National Park. Fordingbridge Library and Fordingbridge Town Hall are also within 15 minutes.

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Criddlestyle Cottage Fordingbridge Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Joseph D.

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Beautiful stay in a perfect house. Well equipped and ideal for a large family. Great location for our first visit to the new forest, we will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Holly G.

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Family getaway

Lovely stay with family.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

diana m.

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Pleasant well equipped cottage
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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Family getaway

We had the best week at Criddlestyle cottage For our 3 generations family & two lively dogs it was well set out & roomy, giving us everything we needed. Well situated right on The New Forest & close to the many lovely villages in the area. The coast was half hour away & we found plenty of lovely places to eat, the chippy in Fordingbridge was a winner as was The George on the river. The children’s play area was great for our granddaughters, the main garden unfortunately wasn’t secure enough for one of our dogs (wooden gate at rear of garden), also some road noise when sitting outside. We would definitely recommend Criddlestyle for a family holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

May Ing T.

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Het huis is gelegen aan een drukke weg. Binnen is het heel comfortabel, vooral ook met de hottub. We hebben genoten van het riviertje waar je gemakkelijk vanuit het huis naartoe kan lopen. De keuken is goed geoutilleerd, maar behoeft qua pannen en keukenmessen wel vernieuwing. Inchecken is heel gemakkelijk en duidelijk. We hebben genoten.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John W.

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Friends Reunited

We had a brilliant time but the sunny weather played its part. There were 9 in the party and there was plenty of room inside and out. Sleeping and shower/bath accommodation excellent. We stayed for a long weekend and ate out apart from the first night. If you were staying longer and wanted to cook a lot there should probably be more pans etc. in the kitchen. However, for a short stay and eating out it was great. No complaints. Would thoroughly recommend the cottage and area is good for walking with good pubs etc for eating out.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022