Bailey Cottage

ID: S592603

  • Bedrooms 4
  • ・ Sleeps 8
  • ・ Pets 1

Guests say

Bailey Cottage in Southampton is highly praised for its spaciousness, well-equipped kitchen, and additional features such as a hot tub and games room. Guests appreciate the comfortable beds, the property's cleanliness, and the thoughtful touches like a welcome hamper. Its proximity to pubs, walks, and a railway station adds to its appeal, although a few guests noted minor issues with maintenance and supplies.

Most guests found Bailey Cottage to be clean and well-presented. However, a few mentioned areas where cleanliness could be improved, such as dust and dirt visibility, which slightly affected the overall impression.

The location is frequently highlighted as excellent, with easy access to local amenities, pubs, and transport links. The proximity to the railway station is noted as convenient, and despite its closeness, the noise from trains is not generally considered intrusive.

Guests consistently report that the beds are comfortable and the property offers a relaxing atmosphere. The spaciousness and various amenities contribute to a comfortable stay, although personal preferences regarding pillows and duvets were mentioned.

The cottage's facilities, including the hot tub, games room, and well-equipped kitchen, are well-received. Some guests noted maintenance issues such as leaking showers and the need for bulb replacements, which suggests room for improvement in this area.

The thoughtfulness of the hosts is frequently commended, with mentions of welcome hampers and other special touches. While these gestures are greatly appreciated, it is noted that such personal touches, though common, are not guaranteed for every stay.

About this property

Resting in the quaint village of Bursledon in Hampshire is Bailey Cottage, a picturesque four-bedroom cottage, converted from an 18th century boatbuilder’s dwelling. Offering stylish accommodation for a family or group of ten guests and one well-behaved dog, wanting to explore the South Coast, the property lies a stone’s throw away from local amenities, attractions, and the beach, whilst a short journey from the city of Southampton and the national parks of New Forest and South Downs. Start your break in the open-plan living space, featuring lofty vaulted ceilings with Velux windows, offering a light-flooded social hub, where you can prepare meals, dine, socialise, and relax in front of the woodburning stove; here you will be welcomed by state-of-the-art appliances and a welcome hamper full of local goodies to ease your self-catered stay. If you’d prefer some peace and quiet, head into the sitting room, housing an open fire and Xbox, or delve into one of many books on offer in the snug-come-library space. There’s even a games room in the property, where you’ll find a pool table, table tennis, air hockey and a selection of games, ideal for entertaining the entire family, especially the little ones of your group. To the rear of the property, you’ll locate a private patio with a hot tub in tow, ideal for relaxing in after a busy day of adventure or gathering around the outdoor furniture with a bottle of wine. When sleep calls, head up the staircase to the first floor to discover two spacious super-king-size bedrooms, both with Eve memory foam mattresses, and a twin bedroom; one of the bedrooms benefits from an incredible dressing room with endless storage space for your belongings, served by the incredible family bathroom, with generous corner bath and separate walk-in shower, with a heated towel rail for added comfort, whilst the other has a separate en-suite shower room. The second floor has been designed with younger guests in mind, with a choice of twin or double bedroom with zip/link beds, complete with Velux windows so you can admire the outside world from your bed. Come morning, plan to explore your surroundings where you’ll find three local pubs within walking distance, the Jolly Sailor, offering a discount to guests of Bailey Cottage, with outdoor seating along the riverbank, The Vine, and The Navigator, all of which serve excellent food if you feel like taking a night off from cooking, while you can also enjoy pretty riverside strolls and a visit to the restored Georgian windmill. The small local Bursledon train station provides links to Southampton and Portsmouth, excellent for shopping, museums and learning about the history and heritage of the cities, with Southampton offering an interactive model of the Titanic, which departed from Southampton in 1912, at its SeaCity Museum, while Portsmouth's historic dockyard is home to warships HMS Victory and HMS Warrior, as well as the National Museum of the Royal Navy and the D-Day Story Museum. There is a selection of beaches along the south coast within driving distance, and you can also rent kayaks or stand-up paddle boards on the river, take some lessons, and practise your water sports skills. For a family-friendly day out, Paulton’s Park, home to Peppa Pig World, is not to be missed, while several great country parks and Marwell Zoo are all within a short drive. Walkers and cyclists will relish their location, a stone’s throw from the South Downs National Park, where you will discover chalk hills, wooded areas, and excellent stargazing opportunities, as well as being close to the New Forest National Parks, where you can discover a diverse selection of wildlife and enjoy incredible birdwatching opportunities. Bailey Cottage is a wonderful property, with endless opportunity to explore Hampshire and the South Coast.

A charming Hampshire village called Bursledon is located next to the River Hamble. Along with a restored Georgian windmill, a village hall, and a train station that connects to the larger South Coast region, it offers a broad variety of eateries, cafés, and retail establishments on both sides of the river. Take a stroll around the charming marina or aboard a boat to travel to Southampton or Portsmouth nearby without having to deal with traffic or the highway. Less than six miles away lies the port city of Southampton, where you can explore the Tudor House & Garden, Southampton City Art Gallery, Solent Sky Museum, which houses historic aircraft, and SeaCity Museum, which has an interactive Titanic model that left Southampton in 1912.

Accommodation

Over three floors.

Four bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC, 1 x super-king-size, 1 x second-floor super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x twin (zip/link, can be king-size on request).

Bathroom with corner bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.

Cloakroom with basin and WC.

Open-plan living room with kitchen, dining and sitting area with woodburning stove.

Sitting room with open fire and sofa bed.

Snug/library.

Games room

Nest controlled underfloor and central heating with woodburning stove and open fire.

Range gas cooker and hob, microwave, American-style fridge/freezer with water dispenser, washing machine, tumble dryer, Nespresso machine, wine cooler.

2 x TV, WiFi, Xbox, selection of books and games, pool table / table tennis / air hockey.

Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available on request.

Off-road dedicated park for 3 cars only.

Enclosed front lawn.

Side patio with furniture, hot tub and BBQ.

One well-behaved dog welcomed.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 0.9 miles, pub 0.3 miles, River Hamble 0.2 miles.

Note: A welcome hamper with local goodies is provided.

Note: Please request additional pets.

Note: This property has a good housekeeping bond of £250.

Note: 3 cars max only for the property in the parking area.Property has an EV charger payable via QR code

Nearby points of interest

  • Solent Sky Museum
  • Southampton City Art Gallery
  • SeaCity Museum
  • Hovercraft Museum
  • Marwell Zoo
  • Royal Armouries: Fort Nelson
  • HMS Victory
  • Osborne House
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
  • HMS Warrior

Reviews (36)

  • Laura

    We really enjoyed our time there

  • Jane

    lots to do nearby for all the family with the dockyard, Isle of wight, Southampton etc . The train station was so close it allowed easy access to lots of places, but there was no problem with noise coming from there. A beautiful holiday home.

  • Alwyn

    We were a 3 generational group of 8 and we found the house to be perfect for our stay. It was clean, well equipped and we made good use of the hot tub and games room. Communication with the owners was excellent and the welcome pack was greatly appreciated. We visited Winchester and Lymington to the West, and Gunwharf Quays, Stokes Bay, Hamble and Bursledon closer to the house. We found everything we needed close by in terms of supermarkets and shops. We ate at the Jolly Sailor and the new waterfront Boat House cafe at Swanwick Marina. We would be happy to recommend Bailey Cottage to anyone looking to stay in this lovely area, and we will definitely look to return next time we come to visit. A really lovely holiday cottage!

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