Holiday Cottages in the South East with a Swimming Pool

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Debra - Verified booking

  The Rabbit's Warren is an absolute winner and incredible value for money.

  We were looking for a place to stay near the coast while repairs were done on our boat. We also had project deadlines, so we needed a spacious place with good internet where we could park off for a week. Rabbit's Warren was absolutely perfect for our needs and it was such a lovely environment that we enjoyed every minute we spent there. The place is even better than the photos. A large featured skylight in the lounge gives it lots of light and airiness and the unit has everything you could ask for, including a beautiful, spacious kitchen, dishwasher and a combination washer/dryer, and for me, a luxurious tub, to spend a very comfortable and cozy week there. We also enjoyed use of the full service, but unpretentious, health club and punished ourselves with a couple of grueling spinning classes. My husband also surprised me on my birthday with the most fabulous massage by Elaine, whom I highly recommend for anyone who needs a little TLC. And, although we didn't use them, there's also a full service hair salon and a sports medicine therapist on the premises, so it's a nice way of booking services you might need without leaving the grounds. The area feels like it's out in the countryside, but a decent sized full service shopping center, including a large Waitrose is less than five minutes drive away. Kathryn was a wonderful host and we can't thank her enough for allowing us to stay at her beautiful place!

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• Andrew - Verified booking

  My first issue is with the use of the pool.

  You can only use the pool if it is not being used by the charity and then only if two adults go together. The pool has to be booked ahead of time. I was on my own a lot of the time as my husband was working and hoped to use the pool daily. I could not. My second issue is with one member of staff who made us feel like we were an inconvenience until we had a minor medical issue. She then softened towards us. The flat was basic but clean and spacious. Although the filter in the extractor above the cooker needed changing. We asked for this to be looked at along with a bedroom blind that wasn’t working but that didn’t happen as the handyman was always busy. It is in a very convenient location for beach and town. Although the apartment sleeps 6 plus cot, you are only allowed one car in the car park. To summarise. We didn’t feel like it is a holiday let. It is, as its states a charity for respite and rehabilitation for firefighters. It is wonderful in that perspective but not as holiday accommodation.

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• Derek - Verified booking

  The “Country Club” association sounded great but it was nothing special and did not have any dining facilities - in fact our local council-run basic leisure centre has far better facilities!

  However, the rental property was top notch, very clean and had everything we required. There was no visitors’ book to record our appreciation of the property, which is unusual, as was the honesty-box for wine and nibbles. We have often arrived to find complimentary wine and local goodies at properties but never been asked to pay for them. That said, it was obviously not a money making exercise as the products were fairly priced but much more good will would have been generated by the provision of a complimentary bottle and a piece of cake! (However, there was a pint of milk in the fridge). Overall, an excellent property and a good base for exploring the area.

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• Linda - Verified booking

  Situated in a good location for getting out and about with the added bonus of complimentary use of spa/gym facilities of Abshot Country Club.

  The accommodation is furnished and fitted throughout to a very high standard - has everything you need for a self catering holiday. Including washer/dryer, dishwasher, iron & ironing board and clothes horse. There is a full size fridge/freezer, full size electric oven with 4 hobs as well as a microwave. The bed was one of the most comfortable we have ever slept in. There are TV's in the living room and bedroom. If the weather is cold, make use of the log burner, it makes for a very comfy warm and cosy environment. Can't fault it at all and would highly recommend.

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• Janet - Verified booking

  V comfortable, quiet and spacious semi- detached cottage .

  Lovely log burner for cosy winter nights. Great location for exploring the area , including the Historic Dockyard in Portsmouth, coastal walks and the New Forest . Plenty of places to eat locally, & out & about. Well appointed bathroom & kitchen; always a bonus to have a dishwasher ! Great to have the facilities of the leisure club to use on site- we did use the swimming pool in the evenings. Loads to do in the area - we could have easily stayed another week, & would recommend this cottage for friends wanting to explore the area.

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