Guests say
Ash Hill is a well-received holiday cottage praised for its peaceful woodland setting, stylish furnishings, and spaciousness. Guests appreciate the clean, well-equipped accommodation, suitable for families and pets. The property serves as a good base for exploring local attractions, with amenities and dining options nearby in Fordingbridge. Some minor maintenance issues were noted, but overall, guests are highly satisfied and often consider returning.
The property is generally regarded as very clean, with quality bedding and well-stocked kitchen. However, a few guests mentioned cobwebs in the en suite, which slightly impacted the overall impression of cleanliness.
The location is highly praised for its quiet, picturesque setting opposite the woods, with abundant birdsong and free-roaming animals. It is also appreciated for its proximity to Fordingbridge and various tourist spots, making it an excellent base for exploration.
Guests find the property comfortable with thoughtful touches, although there were comments about insufficient lounge seating for all guests and overly warm temperatures due to central heating control. The comfort of the beds and the provision of multiple bathrooms are positives.
The property is well-appointed with good quality appliances and utility space. However, there are some maintenance issues such as sticking doors and loose toilet seats. The playpark and additional activities like archery and axe throwing were not as expected, which affected the score.
While the reviews reflect a positive experience, there is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful gestures that would warrant a score in this category. Therefore, the score is set to null.
About this property
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview Smart TV
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bathroom: Bath, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Bath, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Underfloor heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Front garden with sitting out area and garden furniture. Barbecue. Two electric vehicle charging points on-site (with charge assist). Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking.. This recent barn conversion offers a real country charm and is the ideal place to enjoy a long weekend and escape to the country. It is an idyllic base from which to explore this stunning part of the New Forest and Dorset. All the accommodation - Larch Cottage (ref UK36198) Ash Hill (ref UK36199), Homewood (ref UK36205) and Sika Cottage (UK36194) adjoin one another and can be booked together to accommodate 20 guests, with the owners’ permission. All the properties have polished concrete floors with rugs and are furnished using natural woods of differing origins; each property has a stunning feature glass staircase. All the cottages have their own enclosed area with firepit and barbecue with outside seating. There is also a pizza oven shared between the four properties and can be booked on request.
Ash Hill has wonderful views overlooking the woods and you can clearly see the tower of Fordingbridge’s 12th century church in the distance. There is also a rustic play area for children and freshly laid eggs daily from the on-site chickens! For guests who may wish to bring a horse, the owners offer a stabling option by prior arrangement.
For those that like the outdoor lifestyle this will make the ideal retreat; there is on-site archery, axe throwing and fishing in the River Avon (licence required). Nearby there is horse riding, the New Forest Water Park, for kayaking and other water sports. For those bringing dogs, there are plenty of excellent walk, many of which offer great bird and wildlife spotting.
Places to visit include Alderholt Mill, which has a working watermill open to visitors and offers cream teas at the weekend during the summer, and Moors Valley Country Park and Forest, which has Go Ape, orienteering, cycle hire, golf, forest Segway, walking groups, canoeing, petanque and craft making. Other places of interest include Beaulieu Motor Museum, Marwell Zoo, Paultons Park with Peppa Pig World, Adventure Wonderland, Monkey World, Bovington Tank Museum, New Forest Wildlife Park and maritime Southampton.
All cottages have super-fast full fibre broadband Wi-Fi and access to electric car chargers. Beach 15 miles. Shop on-site, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
The owners also have other holiday cottage less than 100 meters away that together sleep 14 guests should you wish to have your extend family with you for a special occasion or team building experience. UK2539, UK2540, UK2541 and UK34263.
Free WiFi
Electric vehicle charging at charging points only.
The super-fast full fibre broadband WiFi has a download speed of 90. Electric car charging by arrangement with owner.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Adventure Wonderland
- Bournemouth Aviation Museum
- Salisbury Museum
- Tivoli Theatre
- Wimborne Model Town & Gardens
- Peppa Pig World
- Sammy Miller Museum
- Red House Museum and Gardens
- Kingston Lacy - National Trust
- Bournemouth University
Reviews (13)
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Confirmed Guest
Fantastic few days away with girlfriends perfect for what we wanted although only gripe would be that there was only seating in the lounge for 5 and we were six.Would definitely return.
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Confirmed Guest
Only minor issues about signage and cleanliness. Overall the accommodation was perfect for 4 adults + infant + dog.
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Michelle
Just returned from a beautiful, peaceful stay. The location, nestled in woodland, felt like a retreat. The accommodation was full of light with loads of open space for our family of four, plus dog. Felt bright and airy in the day but toasty warm and cosy on a night. Everywhere was very clean with quality bedding, linen and towels. The kitchen was also well stocked for cooking (and again, clean!) and the outside safely enclosed for our dog. Great utility space on entry to offload boots, coats and bags and a lovely outdoor space to enjoy the sunshine on a morning with a cuppa! Lots to explore in the local area and a very pretty location. Already planning our next stay!