Guests say
The Saddle Room offers a peaceful and relaxing countryside retreat, praised for its cleanliness, well-equipped facilities, and beautiful surroundings. Guests appreciate the cosy atmosphere, comfortable beds, and thoughtful touches such as a log fire and well-stocked kitchen. The location is ideal for exploring local walks, wildlife, and nearby towns. While most found the accommodation very comfortable, a few mentioned minor issues with the settee and mattress. Hosts are described as welcoming and helpful, contributing to a homely experience. Overall, the property is highly recommended for a restful break in a scenic setting.
Multiple reviews highlight the property as spotlessly clean and well maintained, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness.
Guests consistently praise the peaceful rural setting, lovely scenery, and convenient access to local attractions, walks, and nearby towns.
Most guests found the cottage comfortable and relaxing, with positive remarks about the beds and cosy atmosphere. A few noted the settee and mattress could be improved.
The cottage is described as very well equipped, with everything needed for a comfortable stay, including a well-stocked kitchen and log fire. Only minor maintenance issues were mentioned.
Guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as free logs, shortbread, and milk on arrival. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Martin Down National Nature Reserve is close by, and Fordingbridge and the New Forest are a short drive away.. 1 step to entrance.
All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player, French Doors To Garden
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine, Washer Dryer
Bedroom: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, French Doors To Garden
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Attachment, Toilet.
Air source heat pump central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and fuel for wood burner included. Welcome pack. Lawned, orchard garden with BBQ and garden furniture (shared). Stabling for horses (by arrangement with owner). Cycle store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Air source heat pump central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and fuel for wood burner included. Welcome pack. Freeview TV and DVD player. Microwave, dishwasher, Nespresso coffee machine and washer/dryer. Lawned, orchard garden with BBQ and garden furniture (shared). Stabling for horses (by arrangement with owner). Cycle store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Higher Farm is located just 6 miles from the New Forest National Park in the quiet, picturesque village of Martin within a conservation area and on the edge of Martin Down National Nature Reserve. These two single-storey barn conversions, adjoining one another, were formerly the saddle room and stables for the small farm and have been transformed into very comfortable, tastefully furnished and immaculately presented holiday accommodation with a contemporary, light and airy feel. On the farm guests are welcome to walk up and see the animals, which including chickens, horses and ponies and a small flock of sheep grazing in the fields. Each property has a personal sitting out area at the front, in addition to tables and chairs on the orchard. There is also a bicycle store, barbecue and croquet set. The village of Martin is set in the Cranborne Chase and West Wilshire Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (aonb) and offers excellent scenic walks and cycle rides from the farm. The village has its own small community-run shop which opens twice a day on week days (9am-11am and 5pm-6pm) and once in the morning on Saturdays (9am-12.30pm) as well as an historic Norman church. The medieval city of Salisbury, 8 miles, has its famous cathedral spire and close, individual shops, pubs and restaurants, a theatre and a cinema which is housed in the old wool market, offers a unique cinema experience. The New Forest National Park boundary is a picturesque drive of around 6 miles and Godshill always has lots of New Forest ponies and cattle to enjoy. Fordingbridge is known for its famous medieval stone bridge with its fine arches; it boasts plenty of shops, pubs and cafés and there are excellent walks along the river. Within easy driving distance are the world heritage sites at Stonehenge and Dorset’s stunning Jurassic Coast including Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove, Longleat, Marwell Zoo, Paultons Park, Peppa Pig World, Monkey World, Bovington Tank Museum, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard including the Marie Rose and HMS Victory. Wonderful sandy beaches are to be found at Bournemouth, Studland and Mudeford. Small shop (limited opening times) in village, shop 6 miles, pub 3 miles.
This property is situated on a working farm therefore pets must be kept on a lead and children must be supervised at all times.
Ramp to entrance and very small step.
Babies in arms allowed.
Nearby points of interest
- Salisbury Museum
- Tivoli Theatre
- Wimborne Model Town & Gardens
- Adventure Wonderland
- Bournemouth Aviation Museum
- Stonehenge
- Kingston Lacy - National Trust
Reviews (16)
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Glen Morris
Very good accommodation for a couple or a single person. Very well equipped. Lots to explore in the area, from longleat house to Portsmouth historical docks. And much much more in between.
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Confirmed Guest
Cosy accomodation in a great location with lots of options for days out to cities, towns, countryside walks and the New Forest. The Stables had everything we needed and we felt at home. The village is lovely and we experienced a nice community atmosphere in the community shop and at The Hart of Martin.
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MICHAEL CHANT
Cosy and warm for a Christmas for two. Lovely wood burner and log supply. Excellent local walks onto Matin AOAB and short drive to NW corner of the New Forest. The only 'downside', which has nothing to do with the Saddle Room, is the very poor DAB radio sigal,. We took two radios (the only one in the Saddle room is on the over-complicated TV) but could recieve no DAB signal.