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Popsy Cottage

...Welcoming, countryside, base

  • 6 + 2 babies
  • 3
  • 2.5
#countrysidepad #fabforfamiles #dogfriendly #cosy

The perfect base for New Forest adventures… in the sweetest village of Sway!

Nestled amongst the National Park, Popsy Cottage is ideally suited for families, friends, and avid-adventurers (be that on bike, foot or even hoof!) to explore it all; the village is surrounded by National Park and a short walk through the lanes will have you out to the endless forest paths & cycling tracks. Or head to the sparkly shores of Milford, Keyhaven & Barton beach each a 10 minute drive away.

Sway train station offers a convenient way to get here (only 2 hours from central London), so hop off the train, or out of your car, and feel immediately at ease amongst the fresh air and abundance of greenery! Follow the church bells (St Lukes is the nearly-next door 17th Century church) to discover your getaway, where our colourful cottage is ready for you to settle-in…

With a cosy living room (compete with log burner) to curl up in by-night, the spacious and open-plan kitchen/diner… our fave room… is flooded with light, and well-kitted out for feasting, relaxing, and spilling out to the garden!

Just through the churchyard, Sway Village has all you need to stock-up on; with a couple of convenience stores, a pharmacy, a pub, a small deli/cafe… and an award-winning butchers that is arguably the New Forest’s favourite! Returning home… via The Silver Hind perhaps?! … we recommend throwing open the bi-folds for a BBQ, before another adventure-filled day begins!

This is a SUPER family-friendly & welcoming place to call home (guests are welcome to bring a dog, or two if they are small/medium breeds), with lots of games to enjoy, and thoughtful touches to make everyone feel happy and relaxed! We love the pops of colour, fun artwork & ode to indoor/outdoor living throughout, but also that there is so much to see and do just on your doorstep… Popsy provides just the place to experience the New Forest ‘good life’!

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£143 / night

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What makes this place special...

Highlights staying at this house and in the local area...

  • New Forest Escapes

    Exploring & Den Building...

    There are sooooo many tracks & trials on your doorstep! Try Horseshoe Bottom for the kids to run wild and let off steam + the nearby Longslade Bottom for den building!

  • New Forest Escapes

    Head to the beaches at Milford on Sea

    Milford on Sea is only a 10 minute drive from Popsy, where you can steal beautiful views & discover secret little beaches that pop up along the way at low tide!

  • New Forest Escapes

    Sway Village

    Whilst the 'high street' may be small, it's definitely worth having a wander & seeing what you stumble across... we recommend the creative studious of Spud Works & Stanford Rise Green play area.

  • New Forest Escapes

    Wheely good cycle + e-bike routes

    The old railway line is the perfect place to go for a spin on the bikes. Cycle all the way to Brockenhurst for a refreshing drink and some great pub grub!

  • New Forest Escapes

    Lymington Old Town and Cobbles

    Only 10 minutes from Sway, Lymington is a bustling Georgian market town by the sea - with plenty of independent places to shop, eat & drink. Head to the cobbles for crabbing, ice cream & pirate boat trips.

  • New Forest Escapes

    Lymington Lido

    Lymington's Sea Water Baths offers 200 metres of pure fun- with floating obstacle courses, water zorbs, and paddle boards at-the-ready. Be sure to book your place.

All the essential details.

Here's your full run down of this place, inside and out...

Inside

Popsy is one of a few newly-built brick cottages - with a sensitive design to reflect its National Park surroundings on the outside, and all the mod cons to make you feel at home inside...

The entrance hall opens into the sitting room, with a huge corner sofa that will seat everyone, and a wood burner for getting cosy.

Leading in to the kitchen/diner, this spacious and open-plan room includes a well-kitted out kitchen & island with stools, table for 6, and sofa. The bi-folds open up into the garden area, for a dose of indoor/outdoor living. There is also a handy utility room downstairs, with a loo and sink tucked out of the way

Upstairs there are three bedrooms; with a generous king size master + walk-in shower en-suite + two well proportioned rooms (one of which can be changed to twins). Each with wooden blinds, great storage, and a light and bright feel- the master and larger double room can both accommodate a travel cot (one cot is provided).

The family bathroom upstairs is a very good size and sparkly in all the right places!
Floor plan

Sleeping...

Master bedroom King size bed with synthetic bedding and ensuite. Views facing over looking the back garden.
Bedroom 2 Twin beds or King with synthetic bedding.
Bedroom 3 Double with synthetic bedding.

Bathrooms...

Family Bathroom Bath, shower and WC.
En-suite Large shower cubicle, sink and WC

All the rest...

KitchenOven and hob / Fridge freezer / Microwave / Toaster / Krups Nespresso coffee machine / Dryer / Washing machine / Dishwasher / Wine fridge / DAB Radio with bluetooth functionality.
ConnectivityGreat WiFi connection.
Mod ConsXbox / Smart TV with DVD's in Lounge / Wine fridge / Amazon Alexa / Hair dyer.
Kids' Stuff High chair / 1 Travel cot H76cm W103cm D73cm / Kid-friendly tableware / Stair gate / kids tables and chairs / books, games and toys.
PetsDogs are welcome in the downstairs area here - with a small charge per dog, per stay. Garden is well enclosed and fenced.

Outside

There is a little garden to the rear of the house with a shed that can be used as storage for bikes, and access available through either the kitchen/diner, or the secure coded-alleyway.

There are two seating areas (one rattan sofa, and one table with chairs) and a coal BBQ at-the-ready outside- perfect for alfresco dining and sun worshipping; and the kitchen/diner bi-folds let you spill in and out at your leisure. More planting and painting has been planned outside, but this sun-trap is a great spot to read, relax or dine in. The nearest (and very lovely) picnic spot is in the churchyard nearly-next-door. St Lukes was built in 1832 and you’ll hear the village bells peel from the house.
GardenEnclosed back garden / Rattan corner sofa / Small table with extra chairs / BBQ coal / Garden shed.
ParkingTwo parking spaces outside the house.

Home truths

Take the virtual tour to get a really good 'feel' for Popsy Cottage's layout and proportions. Alongside the master and the double room, the kingsize room can be turned into twins.

The garden here is small and to the rear of the cottage, so please be mindful of noise as this is a residential area. The garden will be further planted and painted during the summer months.

There is only 1 stairgate at the top of the stairs.

Due to the proximity of the church, you may hear the bells ringing– we love that – but we’re just saying! Sunday Church Services start at 9.45am.

There is an extra charge for logs and kindling to burn on the fire (October- March) but feel free to BYO!

Accessibility

There are no steps into the house & the downstairs is all one level- including the garden, but all bedrooms are upstairs.
There is a stair gate at the top of the stairs.

Booking Information

Included in your booking cost are: all bedding and linen, towels for the house, kitchen essentials, any baby kit you've requested and cleaning the house after you leave. We also supply some treats to get you going for tea when you arrive. Enjoy!

Arrival & Departure

Arrive from: 4pm
Depart before: 10am

Payment Info

Deposit: 50%
Balance Due: 45 days before your stay
Security Deposit: £500

Location, location, location...

Click the map to discover more of the area...

Sway village is just great.

You're spoilt for village-y perfection here. Foodies will love the butchers - famous for it's ready-made food, including vegan. The village has a new Co-Op and a Budgens (with COOK food). The pharmacy is just around the corner. There are two pubs in easy walking distance. Our favourite is The Hare and Hounds. There's a Post Office, a little cafe and a community cinema.

The best things to do and see when you're here...

Head over to the blog for all kinds of good information on where to go, what to do and how to do it...Forest style

Guests that have stayed here rate this place:

4.7 out of 5

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Lovely place to stay we loved the house and the location was perfect for us! New Forest Escape people were gre... February 2024 Read More
5*! Absolutely lovely. Clean, everything had been thought of including kids toys, looked exactly like the phot... December 2023 Read More
Very pleasant and well appointed cottage. Central position to both village shops and forest. Highly recommen... February 2023 Read More
Lovely modern, very well equipped house in quiet village, ideally suited as a base for travelling around. Fabu... July 2022 Read More

Guests that have stayed here rate this place:

4.7 out of 5

Lovely place to stay we loved the house and the location was perfect for us! New Forest Escape people were great really helpful would certainly book with them again.

Melanie February 2024

5*! Absolutely lovely. Clean, everything had been thought of including kids toys, looked exactly like the photos.

Sam December 2023

Very pleasant and well appointed cottage. Central position to both village shops and forest. Highly recommended.

Ann February 2023

Lovely modern, very well equipped house in quiet village, ideally suited as a base for travelling around. Fabulous house, very well laid out, all in excellent taste and condition! Made us feel at home straight away. Loved it!

Richard July 2022

What a brilliant base for a family to experience the New Forest! Sway is one of the loveliest little villages to call home, and there are an abundance of gorgeous tracks to walk or cycle minutes from your front door, so you could even stay car-free during your stay. I love how welcoming the interior is too, and the kitchen/diner is perfect for socialising & letting the outside in!

Emily - New Forest Escapes 31.03.22

So easy to hop off the train from London and walk (a few minutes) to the house. Everything you need is in the village and then the New Forest is super close for some lovely forest walks. Such a great base to explore from!

05/05/22
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