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What we love...
With its thatched roof, exposed beams, and timber frame, Cruck Cottage is full of historic charm.
Thoughtfully furnished and wonderfully atmospheric, it’s a great spot to unwind.
The location offers a tranquil escape with easy access to countryside walks and historic surroundings.
Do you dream of escaping to the classic thatched country cottage in a ‘far from the madding crowd’ chocolate boxy village? Then here you go! Cruck Cottage, named after its cruck (or curved) timber framework, is believed to be the oldest house in a very old village. It is also, possibly, the oldest cruck-framed cottage in Hampshire, but exact dates are lost in the mists of time – making it an idyllic destination for any architecture, history and cottage enthusiasts.
Step into the past. Cruck Cottage is ageing gracefully at over 500 years old. And as it’s Grade II listed, all of its quirks and character have been carefully retained. These include wonky old beams, exposed brickwork, inglenook fireplace, traditional cottagey plank and latch doors, and sloping floorboards.
Cosy. Comfortable. Quaint. A sympathetic refurb has mixed 21 st century comforts into oldy- worldy country charm. We love the freestanding tub under the window in the country bathroom – perfect for long leisurely soaks. There’s an AGA (for autumn and winter months) in the kitchen and a snuggle up log burner in the lounge-dining room.
The look is ‘country core’. Patterned and sisal rugs are thrown over terracotta tiles. There is a chunky sofa in plush sunflower yellow and a deep buttoned Chesterfield in a shade of autumn leaf, plus beams, old-fashioned cast-iron style radiators, and lots of antiquey pieces that add individuality and character.
Located in the Cranborne Chase National Landscape, very close to the New Forest, this gorgeous country retreat is spot on for a couple or a family with dogs who want to get away from it all, take big lungfuls of fresh air and walk for miles on ancient footpaths and drove roads, stopping off at proper country pubs. The Rose & Thistle, Rockbourne’s atmospheric village pub, is less than 50 yards away.
Book from:
£170 / night
