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Pet-friendly Holiday Cabin in secluded rural setting near the New Forest.

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Exterior detail
New, fully equipped kitchen inc dishwasher, microwave & washer/dryer
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Fordingbridge Hampshire, ENG
  • New Forest National Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Salisbury Cathedral
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 2 Child Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Pet-friendly Holiday Cabin in secluded rural setting near the New Forest.

A comfortably appointed holiday cabin in a peaceful rural setting with its own private, large, dog-proof garden. No traffic, no street lights, plenty of space and lovely wooded walks in all directions.

This is a perfect retreat which has everything for a great family (or romantic) holiday - space, rural tranquility, lovely garden and trees, great pubs and local walks - all within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

We are within an hour from the coast with fantastic beaches, cliffs and walks.

We are just 15 minutes from the New Forest - 100s of square miles of open country and forest for all to enjoy.
Historic Salisbury and Stonehenge are a short drive and there are many many historic houses, National Trust properties and children's attractions within an hour.

Property description:

The large, private west-facing garden ideal for pets and children.

Private off-road parking next to the Cabin.

Inside, the kitchen has all the conveniences including a washer/dryer, dishwasher, ceramic hob, fan oven, microwave etc. The open-plan lounge features a 32" smart TV, an electric 'wood-burning' stove and two comfy sofas for cosy evenings.

The sunny master bedroom has a sumptous king-sized bed and en-suite toilet. The smaller bedroom has bunk beds for the kids (although suitable for adults too). There is a second toilet and shower room with a power shower. Nice extras include hair dryer, ironing board (and iron!), books, a baby bath, high chair and child blackout curtains. All linen and towels are provided and the fridge and cupboards will be stocked with first-day essentials to greet you on arrival.

Damerham is a lovely tranquil village with a superb local pub a pleasant 15 minute walk away. Set in the stunning Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, we are perfectly located for enjoying the New Forest, South Coast, The Cranborne Chase, Salisbury and Stone Henge.

Pets and children warmly welcome and will be safe in a large enclosed private sunny garden complete with outdoor furniture in the summer.

We are happy to receive and unpack on-line grocery deliveries booked after 11am on changeover days. Please warn us first!

Property manager

Alison Acland

Languages

English
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Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Baby bath and travel cot provided.
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Events

No events allowed
We don't mind a bit of fun but no hen or stag dos!
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Pets

Pets allowed
Your garden is dog proof. Dogs on leads elsewhere.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Strictly no smoking in the cabin. Smoke outside.
Doggy Rules Please no dogs on the furniture (dust sheets provided if this cannot be adhered to) No dogs to be left alone on the premises at any time

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: We don't mind a bit of fun but no hen or stag dos!
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fordingbridge

Located in Fordingbridge, this cabin is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at New Forest National Park and Toyd Down and Quarry, while Fordingbridge Museum and Breamore House and Countryside Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Cranborne Manor and Wessex Raceway / Virtual Warfare. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Fordingbridge Hampshire, ENG

What's nearby

  • New Forest National Park - 9 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Salisbury Racecourse - 23 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Salisbury Cathedral - 24 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Wimborne Minster - 27 min drive - 22.9 km
  • Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World - 32 min drive - 28.3 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Station - 27 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monmouth Ash - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Champagne Chinese Take Away - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Harlees - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Altrullo - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet-friendly Holiday Cabin in secluded rural setting near the New Forest. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pet-friendly Holiday Cabin in secluded rural setting near the New Forest. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet-friendly Holiday Cabin in secluded rural setting near the New Forest. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pet-friendly Holiday Cabin in secluded rural setting near the New Forest. located?

This family-friendly Fordingbridge cabin is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Cranborne Lake and Rockbourne Roman Villa. Cranborne Manor and Wessex Raceway / Virtual Warfare are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family break

We had a lovely few days in Damerham, enjoying bike rides and visiting the wider area. The property was perfect and had everything we needed. Ally and Richard were very welcoming and extremely kind and patient with the children. We would definitely recommend booking!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lianne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place to stay

The property was exactly as described. We had a great stay here and would definitely come back if we stay in the area again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent relaxing stay

Peaceful, relaxing and cosy. Will definitely stay again. Thank you Richard & Ally xxx
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Grace T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely half term break

Very cosy little 'cabin' with a fabulous large dog friendly garden. Comfortable beds, I would say that the duvets were lovely and warm. The sofas are perhaps in need of replacing soon as obviously well loved and sag a bit when you sit in them, great shower with good water pressure for a cabin! In the children's room the duvet sets were brown which I think could be improved with something more country themed or child friendly and innkeeping with the rest of the cabin. Well appointed, lots of useful utensils. Sadly the electric Wood Burning stove wasn't working which would have been very nice on those wet evenings so that was disappointing, they did try to fix it, sadly to no avail. My only comment for improvement would be that In the children's room (bunk beds) the duvet sets were brown which I think could be improved with something more country themed or child friendly and innkeeping with the rest of the cabin but this is obviously a minor quibble! The hosts were helpful and we had good communication with them. Would highly recommend the local pub in Rockbourne ' The Rock & Thistle' and we also had a nice Indian Takeaway from the restaurant in Fordingbridge.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tony P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Perfect!

Came for a short break with our new rescue dog. Needed somewhere quiet with lots of places to walk and plenty of room for a German Shepherd. The cabin was perfect with a lovely enclosed garden and very dog friendly. Alison respected our request to let us settle in before introducing herself. The finishing touches to the cabin were delightful with some very welcome essentials waiting on our arrival. We will definitely be staying here again and recommending it. A very relaxing and comfortable weekend. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sonia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A very tranquil place to stay

The property was exceptionally well equipped, comfortable and spacious. Both us and our dog felt very welcomed and would hope to return someday.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lynne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace and Tranquility

We had fantastic weather for our stay,and couldn’t have wished for a better location,our dogs were safe and secure in the garden.A very warm welcome from our host.Highly recommend this for a peaceful break.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and relaxing

We’ve visited a few times now and always have a lovely and relaxing stay. The property is comfy and clean with everything you need and has beautiful gardens. It’s well located for walks in the New Forest and for beaches.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ruth L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place

We had a very relaxing 6 nights here, the property is just as described and the owner and lady who looks after the animals and cottage when the owner is away are both very helpful. No problems at all. The village is very quiet and the area is very attractive.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely and relaxing

This is such a beautiful property and gardens. We had a very relaxing and peaceful stay. The children loved the gardens and animals. Well located for activities in the New Forest. We’ll definitely be back. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Week Stay in July 2020

We along with our two dogs had a wonderful week. The property had everything you could need, spotlessly clean and super comfy bed. The garden was beautiful and secure for both our dogs who loved sunbathing. Great Internet conection so could use our Apple TV to watch a movie in the evening. Nothing too much trouble for Alison or Richard. Had amazing walks in the New Forest and Hengistbury Beach is dog friendly all year round. Local pubs The Compasses and The Rose & Thistle served great food. Would definately stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect country retreat

What a wonderful place to stay, could not of asked for a more relaxing and welcoming environment, very clean and everything worked! Lots of thought has gone into ensuring it is a real home away from home. We will definitely be returning in the near future and will be recommending this lovely chalet to our family and friends Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New forest stay

Lovely cabin,contained all amenities. Good outdoor space for the dog. Owners very friendly and approachable . Kitchen contained bread , milk fruit as well as fresh eggs . Useful information left with advice regarding local walks
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leslie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful countryside home

The property was lovely and cozy with all you need including a great garden and animals which the children really enjoyed visiting every day. The highlight was fresh eggs from the chickens in the garden. Thank you for a great countryside experience. Leslie
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Claire B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

October house

A lovely weekend get away, just what we needed to celebrate Kevin’s 50th! Clean, spacious, dog friendly, and everything you could need. Would highly recommend and definitely love to stay again. Thanks Ali and Richard. From Claire and Kevin
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Debbie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent for dogs

This is a lovely little property and the large secure garden is perfect of dogs. Very quiet location but within easy access to local amenities. Alison the owner is a lovely host, very friendly and approachable. Thanks for a lovely stay and we'll hopefully return in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Trudy Beechener.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super holiday house

Just as described, thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idyllic getaway

Lovely secluded cabin in excellent location, lovely owners, well equipped and really comfortable beds (best we've experienced in self catering accommodation for a long time) - everything we needed for a great stay. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pamela H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Extremely happy with this holiday

Enjoyed our holiday lovely bungalow. The setting of the area was beautiful, our dog really enjoyed his stay lots with lots of lovely walks.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gill M., London

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blissful weekend

Perfect little haven in the New Forest. Beautifully kept, comfy and welcoming. Everything we needed plus some extras, including fresh eggs from the owner, Alison’s chickens. I spent the weekend there with my husband, 2 teens and our pup and we all had a great weekend. Managed to fit in a visit to Moors Park including Go Ape, taking the dog for his first dip in the Sea, a trip to the Forest Aqua Park and a lovely dinner in the Compasses pub. Perfect base for a family break and we’d love to return there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

sharon v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

This cosy cottage was just so perfect. It has everything you need and more (you could easily spend a fortnights holiday there.) Home from home in a beautiful setting, I didnt want to go home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and relaxing break

We had a lovely time at this chalet which is in a beautiful location with its own private garden and a short walk to the local pub. Very clean, very pretty grounds and the kids loved collecting fresh eggs from the chicken and stroking the ponies, dog and cat. It’s in easy reach of various attractions in the New Forest and the beaches at Bournemouth and Poole. Very friendly owners. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alison E.

Perfect family getaway.

Just got back from spending a week at this beautiful holiday cabin. Firstly I’d like to thank Alison and partner for being wonderful hosts. Any and all questions were answered in advance, they welcomed us and made us feel at home and they allowed us to order an online shop, which arrived before us. Alison kindly unpacked all of our shopping enabling us to give our hungry kids’ their dinner promptly when we arrived. The holiday cabin had everything we needed with enough space for the 4 of us to feel at home and comfy. The cabin was immaculately clean and equipped for all our needs. The kids enjoyed the gardens especially as they don’t have one at home and Alison was kind enough to invite them to feed her chickens which they looked forward to each day. It felt like a home away from home and after a few days we felt like we didn’t want to leave. The cabin is conveniently located for days out in the New Forest, Lymington and surrounding areas; and we found ourselves drawn more to the outdoors and exploring the new forest with our kids. We all had so much fun and would happily stay again. The week was just perfect x
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

joanne j.

Beautiful and peaceful

A lovely quiet relaxing home from home . There was everything we needed. Most of the time all we could hear was bird song. Just what we needed. Lots of lovely walks and a beautiful area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

clare h.

A beautiful getaway break

Our stay in such a beautiful cabin was perfect, Alison our host was lovely and made our stay such a pleasure providing welcoming milk bread & butter etc., Everything was clean and comfortable plus the area is so peaceful. Without a doubt I would highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

About the host

Hosted by Alison Acland

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Hi, I'm Ally Acland,

I live at October House with my husband, Richard, and (sometimes) our three children - Lottie, Tom and Milly - who are in their late 20s and 30s setting off in life.

I am semi-retired, work part-time as a gardener and run our lovely holiday Cabin. It has been going for over 10 years now and has never failed to receive 5 star reviews for which I am extremely proud. My passions are gardening, my animals and sailing with Richard (his passion!).

I always enjoy meeting our guests and advising them on where to go and what to see.



Why they chose this property

We bought October House as our family home and with it came quite a few out buildings.

The holiday cabin was originally our own guest suite. I then ran it as a B&B for 3 years very successfully and realised what a great area we live in for holiday makers. Its lovely tranquil rural setting close to the New Forest and many interesting attractions and the coast is ideal for a family holiday. So now I have doubled it in size and put in a kitchen and another en-suite bedroom to make a great holiday accommodation.

We created the large dog-proof garden because we know how people like to bring their dogs. Being part of our larger garden means guests can enjoy that too and all our animals.

We love the area and enjoy seeing our guests appreciate it too.

What makes this property unique

This great spot has everything for a great family (or romantic) holiday - space, rural tranquillity, lovely garden and trees, great pubs and local walks - all within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
We are within an hour from the coast with fantastic beaches, cliffs and walks.
We are just 15 minutes from the New Forest - 100s of square miles of open country and forest for all to enjoy.
Historic Salisbury and Stonehenge are a short drive and there are many many historic houses, National Trust properties and children's attractions within an hour.

Languages:

English