Hampshire Holiday Cottages

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Tim - Verified booking

  Stayed in November for my 70th birthday.

  There were 6 adults, a 20 month old baby and small dog; and we all had plenty of room. Little Picket met all our expectations in most areas and exceeded them in others. The welcome pack was a lovely surprise and very thoughtful. Access was easy using the codes provided. The bedrooms are all to a high standard and comfortable although the plumbing can be a little "quirky". The cot and highchair were supplied as promised along with a good quality stairgate. We didn't use the open fires although logs were provided and the central heating kept the house warm throughout our stay. The games room was brilliant, with lots to do and we used the tennis court everyday along with the basketball hoop. We were very grateful to see that the leaves were cleared from the tennis court regularly, a small point but a very thoughtful consideration. We had intended to do more walks but spent a lot more time on the tennis court instead! The kitchen was well equipped although we didn't use the Aga. It would have been helpful to have an instruction booklet for the induction oven but we did work it out eventually. Access was easy and Nicholas was on hand and very prompt in answering any queries we had. Nicholas is an excellent host. There is a lovely walk behind the cottage and we were not far from other walks; and Ringwood is only a short drive away. The only minor improvements (and they are minor) would be a bit more information in the accommodation booklet regarding the oven and where to dispose of the rubbish; and an OS map (although there were several booklets on recommended walks). A full set of matching wine glasses would be a good addition. The downstairs toilet seat needs repair. We would consider staying here again; it is perfect for a multi-generational family (and dog).

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• Alex - Verified booking

  Little Picket has everything a larger party would need for a fantastic break .

  Our family all said it was a superb place to holiday . With loads of space to escape if needed, great hot tub and pool, the tennis courts , games room and football nets all well used . The bedrooms are really comfy with top quality linen and towels with modern bathrooms . The icing on the cake is the location right on the new forest and no more than 20 mins from the coast and other major attractions .Nicholas the owner, made us most welcome from the welcome pack on arrival and fresh flowers ,always being on hand if needed . If you are looking for a quality place to stay then you have found it here .

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• Paddy - Verified booking

  Overall, very good indeed.

  Plenty to keep everyone occupied outside when the weather was fine, tennis, golf etc and especially the hot tub which we could hardly keep the grandkids out of. Plenty to do indoors when it rained, pool, crafts, darts etc. As for the Forest, there's a couple of decent walks up on the heath behind the house and one to the Elm Tree pub. For a more varied menu try the Fish Inn on the banks of the Avon in Ringwood. For some really good walks we went to the High Corner Inn in Linwood about 20 mins drive and down a gravel track but well worth the effort.

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• Andrew - Verified booking

  We thoroughly enjoyed our stay with friends and family celebrating a 40th birthday.

  Little Picket is ideally suited just off the A31 with direct access from the back garden onto the forest. The house was perfect. Enough room for everyone, plenty of facilities. Made good use of the tennis courts, table tennis, game’s room and hot tub spa pool. Plenty to do for all ages. Enjoyed walks in the forest and to the local pub. Melissa and Nick were very helpful. The only slight negative was we were given the wrong code for the key safe and so spent 20minutes trying to get in. Hope to return again in the future.

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• Michael - Verified booking

  One of the best places I have ever booked, lovely big kitchen where all 12 of us could enjoy Christmas dinner, the games room was perfect and having a separate living room and snug gave everyone enough space to chill out.

  The garden and outdoor facilities were kept brilliantly even in the winter which allowed everyone to use the hot tub and tennis court. Having the new forest literally outside the back gate was a massive bonus and we all enjoyed taking a walk and feeding the horses. The hosts were great and did everything they could to make us feel more than welcome and ensure our stay went perfectly Would 100% recommend to others and will definitely be going back myself at some stage

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