Guests say
Lavender Lea is a spacious, well-equipped cottage in a tranquil setting, ideal for relaxing breaks and exploring the New Forest and surrounding attractions. Guests consistently praise its cleanliness, comfort, and beautiful gardens, with the added bonus of a nearby tea room and plant centre. The property is particularly suitable for those seeking peace and accessibility, with thoughtful touches throughout. While some guests noted the duvets were too warm for summer and suggested minor improvements, the overall experience is highly positive, making it a popular choice for a restful holiday.
Multiple reviews highlight the cottage as spotlessly clean and very well maintained throughout, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness.
Guests frequently mention the excellent, peaceful location, ideal for exploring the New Forest, South Coast, and nearby towns. Some mention minor road noise, but it is not considered intrusive.
The cottage is described as comfortable, cosy, and spacious, with quality beds and seating. A few guests found the duvets too warm for summer and suggested mattress upgrades, but overall comfort is highly rated.
Reviews praise the well-equipped kitchen, en suite bedrooms, private garden, and access to the tea room and plant centre. Suggestions for thinner duvets and a kitchen towel rail were noted, but facilities are otherwise excellent.
Guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as a welcome basket of goodies and the provision of fans during hot weather. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Garden enthusiasts will enjoy this delightful property, adjacent to a 3-acre cottage garden, accessible to Lavender Lea guests free of charge.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Electric Fire, French Doors Leading To Garden
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Central heating (£40 per week February, March, October November and December), electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Small garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Private parking. No smoking. Please note: No babies or children under 8 years old.. This single storey holiday lodge is situated in its own private garden overlooking the 3-acre cottage garden. The garden is accessible to guests of Lavender Lea free of charge during the opening hours of 10am-4.30pm Wed-Sat. There is also a family-run tearoom on-site serving delicious homemade cakes, cream teas and light lunches. There are buzzards, red kites, pheasants and plenty of wild birds which feed from the flower seed heads throughout the year. The setting offers beautiful and tranquil scenery, ideal for relaxing with a book and a glass of wine or cup of coffee.
This is an ideal area for walking/cycling and sightseeing. Lavender Lea is within 1 mile of the New Forest with acres of heath and woodlands and famous for its free roaming ponies, cattle, donkeys and foraging boar. The ancient city of Salisbury with its magnificent cathedral, 12 miles. Southampton with its fantastic West Quay shopping mall and leisure complex also offers easy access to the Isle of Wight. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
Free WiFi
There is a £40 fuel supplement payable for February, March, October, November and December, payable to the owner on arrival.
No children under 8 years old.
Nearby points of interest
- Marwell Zoo
Reviews (21)
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N Chapman
We enjoyed our week at Lavender Lea. The accommodation was very good and it was a great base for exploring the south coast and New Forest.
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Confirmed Guest
We had a lovely comfortable stay at Lavender Lea, very clean accommodation throughout. We had a welcome basket of goodies which we really appreciated. Beds were comfortable. Nice private outside garden area with seating. Situated in a good location for driving out to explore areas of the New Forest, very pretty scenic routes. The tearooms and cottage garden near the lodge are lovely and well worth visiting. Thank you to the owners - the lodge, tearooms and gardens are a credit to you.
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely well equipped cottage with beautiful gardens - the Tea Shop and Plant Centre were excellent.