Title: Beautifully Appointed Riverside Thatched Cottage. Town Centre, Yet Secluded - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beautifully Appointed Riverside Thatched Cottage. Town Centre, Yet Secluded Waterfront cottage with kitchen and patio ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21660000/21650400/21650301/23e44897.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21660000/21650400/21650301/9a4aacf6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21660000/21650400/21650301/043a17f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21660000/21650400/21650301/45623bbd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21660000/21650400/21650301/964fcb5b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of Fordingbridge, Weir Cottage offers a unique blend of traditional and contemporary charm. This beautifully renovated fisherman's cottage features two bedrooms sleeping three, a charming hall with antique furnishings, and a wonderfully equipped kitchen overlooking the stunning park-like garden extending to approximately two acres. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4969 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Barbecue grill - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Beautifully Appointed Riverside Thatched Cottage. Town Centre, Yet Secluded Originally built as a fisherman's cottage, Weir and Duck Cottages have been sympathetically renovated and extended. Outside it is 'chocolate-box' looking but inside is mostly very contemporary, an unusual mix. Please note that unlike many hosts no cleaning fee is imposed but we do ask that the property and neighbours are respected and the property left clean and tidy. High quality bed linen and towels are provided. The Cottage as you see it from the picture has been converted to form two beautiful self-contained units - Weir Cottage (on left) and Duck Cottage (on right) - see pictures. This listing is for WEIR COTTAGE: TWO BEDROOMS SLEEPING THREE (maybe a fourth in folding bed subject to supplement and prior agreement) - Master bedroom with a very comfortable queen size, restored Victorian bedstead. Duck Cottage can be combined with Weir Cottage to sleep up to 8. See separate listing. The single bedroom, sleeping one, overlooks the beautiful garden. Luxury linens are provided. The attractive shower room/WC (NO BATH TUB) is also at first floor (upper) level. Please note the original staircase is a little windy so not recommended for guests with limited mobility. Infants can be accommodated if you bring your own travel cot. Older child in a regular bed is fine but less than ideal for the in between age. The optional second bed in smaller room really only suitable for children or petite adult. Sorry, pets are NOT accepted. A further chic detached self contained pied a terre is available to rent on enquiry, sleeping two plus sofa bed. See picture showing the divisions of the three cottages as viewed from the rear garden. On entering the cottage is a charming hall with antique furnishings. The kitchen is wonderfully equipped with American Fridge Freezer including ice-maker, Neff cooking Appliances, induction cooking hob, dishwasher and washer drier. Smart TV. The kitchen overlooks the park-like garden extending to approximately two acres. Also off the hall is the cosy sitting room with quality leather furnishings, Smart TV, and flame effect electric fire. A further small sun/reading room leads to a deck area. Guests may enjoy the garden but please be aware that there are multiple hazards especially if venturing beyond the river. These include natural ponds and a weir so especially unsuited to young children because the river is quite deep with no fence. Tripping is a further risk on the boardwalks. The garden is an oasis in the middle of town and even locals are unaware of the natural treasures that are behind the cottage! A deck, table and chairs exclusively for your use accessed from the small reading/sunroom. Deer and ducks are frequent visitors even a kingfisher if you are lucky enough to glimpse it. If anyone is in Duck Cottage or Riverside Lodge during your stay then the extended garden might be shared but there is plenty of space to go around and space exclusively for your use We regret that no pets are accepted under any circumstances. Fordingbridge is In New Forest District Council on the Hampshire/Wiltshire/Dorset border and has numerous pubs and ethnic restaurants all within a few minutes' stroll. Also supermarkets, butcher and bakeries. So no need to drive to enjoy anything within the town. New Forest National Park is one mile away and Salisbury, Bournemouth, Poole and Southampton all easily accessible by car. A very good public transport bus service exists linking Fordingbridge with Salisbury to the north and Ringwood/Bournemouth to the south all of which have wider national connections. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Totally non-smoking, please ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 969 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66890000/66880100/66880081/2a670e27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Riverside Pied a Terre, in Town, Two Acre Garden Fordingbridge - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 9.8 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=66880081&PinnedHotelID=66880081&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54080000/54073900/54073879/f142741b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tucked away Cosy retreat within the National Park in the hamlet of North Gorley North Gorley - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 71 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=54073879&PinnedHotelID=54073879&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/35000000/34992100/34992054/324e6468.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cathedral view, stunning 3 bedroom townhouse Salisbury - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Parking available 9.6 Exceptional 36 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=34992054&PinnedHotelID=34992054&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113660000/113653100/113653014/a56d01df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Avon View | Wessex Quarters Salisbury - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=113653014&PinnedHotelID=113653014&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70100000/70098000/70097949/d3c14fc6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 'Stag' - Cozy & stylish railway cottage near the New Forest Ringwood - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 9.2 Wonderful 26 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=70097949&PinnedHotelID=70097949&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33600000/33598900/33598898/5928c13b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Secluded, New Forest Riverside Lodge Godshill - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 21 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=33598898&PinnedHotelID=33598898&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112500000/112490600/112490514/931f1b49.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Yew Tree Cottage - detached cob cottage in the heart of Nomansland. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ## About the area Located in Fordingbridge, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Fordingbridge Museum and Breamore House and Countryside Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Market Square and Castle Point Shopping Centre. Traveling with kids? Consider Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World and Cranborne Manor. Jet skiing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby. [Visit our Fordingbridge travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Fordingbridge.dx182520) [View more Cottages in Fordingbridge](https://www.expedia.ca/Fordingbridge-Cottages.d182520-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.92796%2C-1.79406&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=AfYWiyd_30myOK8yIP4U3cL6i2M=) Fordingbridge, England ### What's nearby - Fordingbridge Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - New Forest National Park - 3 min drive - 2.8 km - Salisbury Cathedral - 21 min drive - 20.9 km - Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World - 28 min drive - 39.8 km - Southampton Cruise Terminal - 37 min drive - 51.9 km ### Getting around - Pokesdown for Boscombe Station - 21 min drive - Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 24 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Forzza Pizza - ‬13 min drive - ‪The Moody cow - ‬14 min walk - ‪Altrullo - ‬14 min drive - ‪Costa Coffee - ‬13 min drive - ‪George Inn - ‬6 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beautifully Appointed Riverside Thatched Cottage. Town Centre, Yet Secluded pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Beautifully Appointed Riverside Thatched Cottage. Town Centre, Yet Secluded? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Beautifully Appointed Riverside Thatched Cottage. Town Centre, Yet Secluded? > Check-out is at 10:30 AM. ### Where is Beautifully Appointed Riverside Thatched Cottage. Town Centre, Yet Secluded located? > This family-friendly Fordingbridge cottage is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Fordingbridge Hospital and New Forest National Park. Fordingbridge Town Hall and Fordingbridge Library are also within 5 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Beautifully Appointed Riverside Thatched Cottage. Town Centre, Yet Secluded Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 45 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth C. Jul 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Stay in a Beautiful Spot Our stay at Weir Cottage was wonderful! Beautiful property and house that’s well-maintained. Shane provides everything his guests could need and more, and was great with communication. If you’re thinking about this one, just book your stay. You won’t regret it. ##### Elizabeth C. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Iain R. Mar 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weit cottage short break Weir cottage was a beautifully presented and well appointed thatched cottage close to Fordingbridge town centre yet with a feeing of being remote. Shane was easy to communicate with and provided lots of local information. I would definitely recommend this accomodation for short or long breaks in the New Forest. ##### Iain R. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frances B. Aug 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short stay Lovely property in lovely surroundings. Great contact with the host and a lovely homely feel to the cottage. Good location for the new forest and great for a short walk to local shops and restaurants. Would certainly recommend ##### Frances B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jill B. Jul 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### New Forest visit We loved staying at Weir Cottage, Shane welcomed us and explained different procedures for the cottage. Location was good and the information given to us by Shane was very helpful. ##### Jill B. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emma J. Oct 26, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely cottage Lovely cottage Very well equipped kitchen Amazing garden Great location for exploring the new forest Shane was very welcoming ##### Emma J. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Greg L. Jun 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Stay Wier Cottage and gardens are so beautifully picturesque. The best we have stayed in. Shane was the perfect host. Every thing was perfect in every way. ##### Greg L. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jane Apr 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Fantastic cottage. Beautiful cottage, stunning gardens. Very comfortable, stylish and well equipped. Quiet place but close to local pubs and restaurants. Friendly and helpful host. ##### jane Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melanie K. Feb 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super stay will definitely return The property is unbelievably gorgeous. Shane is a great host. Really helpful and super knowledgeable about the area. We had a fab weekend ##### Melanie K. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanne C. May 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful cottage in an amazing location We really enjoyed our stay. The cottage has everything you need and is beautifully presented. The host made us feel very welcome he was very attentive. The garden has a wow factor. There are plenty of lovely restaurants nearby and the New Forest is on your doorstep. Thank you! ##### Joanne C. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Philip B. Jun 7, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Weir Cottage! This property is immaculate and well appointed. Shane is the perfect host and his attention to detail excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The surrounding area at the edge of the New Forest is a delight! ##### Philip B. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David C., Phoenix, Arizona May 2, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great midweek break Weir cottage is a beautifully appointed cottage set in beautiful private gardens. Our host was very helpful and provides first class accommodation. Although located in the center of Fordingbridge it is very quiet and peaceful. I have no hesitation in recommending this cottage. ##### David C. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful cottage and garden We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful place for our staycation holiday. Beautiful cottage, clean and comfortable. Peaceful, beautiful gardens and quiet surroundings. A great base for exploring the New Forest and surrounding areas. Shane is an excellent and very friendly host. Highly recommended. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel Meyrick M. Aug 5, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fab weekend away We had a fabulous long weekend at Weir cottage and loved every minute. From the easy parking (essential when travelling with a baby!) to the well stocked, clean, well furnished cottage, to the wonderful views in the fantastic garden our time there was perfect. We very much enjoyed sitting on the decking in the evening listening to the birds and wildlife. Would definitely come back! ##### Rachel Meyrick M. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah H. Sep 11, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weir cottage was a delight in every respect. One of the prettiest and definitely the cleanest 👏🏻 From check in, our stay was everything we wanted it to be. Shane and Lindy were soo friendly and helpful and their beautiful home contained all we needed for a comfortable, relaxing stay. The property was soo clean and well equipped with everything you could possibly need. Would love to revisit. 😁💞 ##### Sarah H. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jhumi N. Apr 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay We had a wonderful stay at this charming, well-equipped gorgeous cottage. It is walking distance to all the local amenities and has some great restaurants that are walking distance, The George in particular has great food and atmosphere. What really makes this a wonderful stay is the charming garden - you can really see that love and nurture that the hosts have put into the garden over the years, it is beautiful. I loved sitting in the sun room or terrace reading my book in the evenings. Would thoroughly recommend the property and look forward to coming back soon. Fantastic hosts and Shane is very responsive and helpful. Thanks again for making it a memorable stay. ##### Jhumi N. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ross Apr 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Had a fantastic stay at Weir Cottage. Shane, the host was very welcoming and friendly and we even had a fresh loaf of bread from the bakers and some milk upon our arrival. The cottage was beautiful and had a great mix of technlology without losing its original charachter. The garden is absolutelyvstunning with a pond, a river runjing yhrough and a weir to walk around. I went with my 3 year old daughter who loved running around in the garden. The location is also perfect. Just 30 mins drivr from Bournemouth and just a coiple of kiles from the New Forest. The high stret of Fordingbridge is just a 2 minute walk away. Perfect throughout. ##### Ross Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ruth J. Jan 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wow! We have stayed in a few guest houses recently. I have to say, this is probably the best place we have stayed at in terms of quality of accommodation. This time we wanted to avoid using the main "B&B" website, as they appear to be getting more and more greedy, so we looked for alternative sources, and found Weir Cottage. Shane really knows how to host, he has thought of everything possible in order to make life as functional and as easy as possible so guests can just get on and relax or do what else they want to do. The cottage itself is gorgeous and absolutely pristine, honestly, not a speck of dust anywhere. It's \*extremely\* well kitted out with functional and useful furnishings and implements/equipment. The king-size bed was as comfy as you can get. I really really struggle to think of any improvements that could be made, and I honestly can't think of anything that could be done any better. There's loads of kit in the kitchen, the IT/AV is as good as you will get, there's loads of games for kids & adults, the furnishings are extremely practical, and the place has a great modern, yet homely/cottagey feel to it. And, the local town is really really nice, and it's just a stones throw away - it has all you need there. Shane's communication is exceptional - again, he knows what it means to be a host, and a proper one at that. There's no way 5 stars does this cottage and experience justice. I'd love to just book it for 3 months straight and live here for a while. Highly recommend ##### Ruth J. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### nellie b. May 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property and location Easy to find with everything you need within walking distance. Could not believe it was so close to the town with such a rural garden and feel about the property and garden. We felt so at home. It had more mod cons than we are used to, so it felt like a holiday. Wish we could have had more time away from our farm and animals to enjoy the property and new forest even more ##### nellie b. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy C. May 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful weekend break Beautiful cottage and garden, nicely tucked away in Fordingbridge. Communication from the host was superb! ##### Amy C. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthias F. Aug 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sommerurlaub Das sehr schöne Haus mit liebevoll gestaltetem Garten hat uns ein enspanntes Umfeld geboten für einen erholsamen Urlaub. ##### Matthias F. Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heidi M. Jul 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful! We loved our time in Fordingbridge and the property was wonderful. Shane was welcoming and available if we needed anything. ##### Heidi M. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steven S. Jun 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent stay at Weir Cottage Really enjoyable stay at Weir Cottage for the May bank holiday weekend. The accommodation was great, very well appointed and comfortable for the three of us. The outside space is beautiful and obviously a labour of love. Fordingbridge is well positioned for exploring the New Forest and the beaches around Bournemouth so we couldn’t have asked for more. Shane was a genial host, his knowledge of the local area was very welcome as we had never been to this part of the country before. Would definitely recommend a stay here, we will certainly be back. ##### Steven S. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol H. Oct 4, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A very nice place to stay Very good ##### Carol H. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Timothy T., Benson, UK Sep 26, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous cottage Really lovely place to stay with a garden to die for. ##### Timothy T. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catriona W. Jul 29, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for our family! Our stay at this cottage was absolutely lovely! Shane was very helpful and ensured we were sorted out and settled in. The bottle of bubbly was a very nice touch! He also provided a fabulous list of things to do and where to eat. We enjoyed our lunch one day in the stunning garden in the back, and loved how close the cottage was to lovely restaurants. Will 100% book again next time we are in the area! ##### Catriona W. 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