Pretty as a picture, this lovely house in a tranquil setting will enchant you the moment you set eyes on it. Configured to suit large groups of different types, it sleeps eight in four bedrooms, three of which have en-suite bathrooms, and offers a choice of spaces, inside and out, in which to gather together and celebrate your special occasion or sneak off and have a quiet moment alone. The gardens are particularly wonderful, offering the chance to dine alfresco while admiring the gorgeous outlook, and when you step beyond your gate you’re right in the New Forest, ready to head out on the many trails through its beautiful heathlands and forests.

Country-house charm mingles with modern amenities in this spacious home. Prepare to be wowed by its unique feature - a magnificent garden dining room with a pitched, glazed roof, the perfect spot for special celebrations, delicious suppers or after-dinner stargazing. If you feel like a change, there’s a formal dining hall which also has an atmospheric feel. For relaxing together, the handsome lounge has an open fire and a Smart TV, and enjoys a timeless atmosphere of elegance and comfort, and there’s also a snug area which enjoys fabulous views and would be a great place to curl up with a book. The kitchen has that farmhouse classic, a fire-engine-red Aga, but if you feel nervous about using it, no worries - there’s also an electric oven and a microwave. For the benefit of large parties, there’s a second fridge/freezer in an outbuilding, along with the washing machine. There are four bedrooms (a super-king-size, a double and two twins), of which one is on the ground floor, while the others are upstairs; two have en-suite bathrooms with a shower over the bath, one has an en-suite shower room, and the fourth has an en-suite WC. The mature gardens include a huge lawn on which little ones and pets can run around while you watch over them from the terrace. Pour a drink, light the BBQ and then dine alfresco while admiring the spectacular views.

Additional information and rules

- 4 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size, 1 double and 2 twin rooms

- 3 bathrooms – 1 en-suite with shower and WC, 2 en-suites with shower over bath and WC, 1 en-suite WC, 1 downstairs WC, 1 outside WC

- Gas-fired 2-oven AGA, dishwasher, integrated electric oven and grill, microwave oven, fridge/freezer and coffee machine

- Outside utility room with washing machine and second fridge/freezer

- Highchair and travel cot available

- Open fire (first basket of logs provided except in summer)

- Smart TV in lounge, TVs in 3 bedrooms and kitchen

- Large, enclosed rear and side gardens, with terrace area, garden furniture, sun loungers and BBQ

- Covered bike storage in utility room

- Parking for 4 vehicles to the front on the gated driveway

- Pubs, shops and tearoom within 1 mile, beach 7.5 miles