Hatchet Pond Cottage

All the essential details.

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

Inside

Come on in. The quaint front porch leads into an inviting and comfortable open plan sitting-dining room. This is a relaxed get-together space filled with natural light from south facing windows. The style is modern country with a mix of natural finishes, soothing neutral shades, deep squashy sofas, cottaqey furniture, layered lighting and rugs over the carpet, plus TV and open fire. You can settle in and cosy down for toasty firelit evenings. There’s also a writing corner with an old desk (if you really must catch up on emails) while the dining area has a vintage sideboard and a good sized table that seats six comfortably.

Tucked beyond the sitting area is a family room with sofas in autumnal Forest gold. There’s a TV and lots of books and board games to keep all ages entertained. This room also has its own door onto the garden – super useful for children running in and out to play. For easy socialising, the sitting-dining room is connected via a wide archway to the kitchen breakfast room which has a modern farmhouse vibe. There’s shaker cabinetry in off-white, butler-style sink, garden views and huge old-fashioned larder, plus all the appliances required for rustling up big breakfasts, prepping picnics and serving scrummy suppers. An island unit with stools is perfect for perching and chatting over a cup of coffee or glass of something come evening.

Off the kitchen-breakfast room is an inner hallway with a door onto the garden. You can also enter the cottage by this side entrance. This practical hallway doubles as a boot room. With rows of hooks and timber-style tiled flooring, it’s spot on for muddy boots, jackets and pooches. The downstairs family bathroom, a generous space with big walk-in shower, sloping eaves and classic white suite, is also located off this hallway, and is well positioned for taking refreshing showers after jollies on the Forest or along the coast.

Upstairs
After days of fresh country air take the turning carpeted staircase up to three inviting bedrooms styled in a colour palette of soothing neutrals and earthy tones. These include the spacious, sunny, light-filled master bedroom suite with chaise longue, Forest outlook, dressing room and en suite bathroom. There’s also a cosy and chic double with garden views, and a kiddies’ room with bunks in leaf green and charming vintage country furniture. Big windows on all sides let in the light and views over gardens to open Forest. Overall, this classic country cottage has a home from home vibe that’s perfect for relaxing after a day of New Forest adventures.

Sleeping...

Master Bedroom	King size bed with ensuite / Synthetic bedding / Hair dryer.
Bedroom 2	King size bed / Synthetic bedding / Hair dryer.
Bedroom 3	Bunk beds (2 x single) Synthetic bedding.

Bathrooms...

Bathroom 1 - Downstairs	Walk-in shower, basin and wc.
Ensuite Bathroom	Bath with integrated shower, basin and wc.

All the rest...

Kitchen	Electric hob and ovens / Microwave / Dishwasher / Fridge-freezer / Toaster / Washing machine / Air Fryer / Nespresso Coffee Machine - small pods.
Connectivity	Great WiFi connection / Smart TV.
Kids' Stuff	Travel cot (90cm x 65cm x 75cm) / High chair.
Pets	2 Dogs are welcome in the downstairs area here. With a charge per dog, per stay. Garden is fenced, but houdinis may escape.

Outside

This old New Forest cottage with its elegant classic Edwardian frontage faces south. Its big windows overlook walled front gardens, a triangular green, and open Forest of grass and heath grazed by ponies and donkeys, stretching for miles and miles beyond. Gardens hidden behind high hedging, the charming cottage gardens of lawn, camellias and mature shrubs and trees wraparound the house – ensuring there’s always a sunny spot and plenty of quiet corners for sitting over a morning coffee or eating al fresco. A classic bench and bistro table and dining chairs are ideal for brunches, laughter-filled lunches and a glass of wine or mug of hot chocolate under dark Forest night skies speckled with stars.

Garden

Garden dining table and chairs / No BBQ.

Parking

2 - 3 cars can park on the lane outside & behind the house. There is no EV charging available at this property. Please feel free to browse our collection of properties with EV charging options

Home truths

There are low ceilings upstairs.

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

Accessibility

The bedrooms are all located on the first floor, however there is a downstairs bathroom.

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. Enjoy

Arrival & Departure

Arrive from:	4pm
Depart before:	10am

Payment Info

Deposit:	50%
Balance Due:	45 days before your stay