Riverview

All the essential details.

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

Inside

Riverview Cottage mixes country with chic and cosy with luxe. Step through the classic Victorian style front door into a traditional porch with patterned tiled floor, pegs for coats and space for muddy boots.

This leads into a reception hall where period detail, rugs over floorboards, and walls in Farrow & Ball warm neutrals, hung with big colourful paintings, sets the tone. It’s a vibrant voguish update on the classic country cottage - mixing textures, painted furniture and modern artwork with mid-century vintage and antiques. To one side of the hallway are two ‘snugs’. One is more of a reading room with shelves of books, fern green sofa heaped with cushions in damson, expressionistic landscapes on dusky rose walls and woodburning stove. There’s a desk and window seats in the bay – perfect for time out. ‘Snug’ number two is painted dramatic drawing room red with deep sofa, smart TV, statement artwork and woodburning stove – great for cosying up and hiding away.

On the other side of the hallway is a big farmhouse kitchen-breakfast room with Belfast sink, range-style cooker, cabinets in leaf green and window seats. Here is everything needed for rustling up breakfast, lunch and supper – however with a selection of excellent cafes, pubs and restaurants a stroll away, you’ll be tempted to head out to eat! The kitchen is open to the dining room which has patio doors onto the terrace, plus antique sideboard, dresser painted berry red, pendant lights over the dining table and woodburning stove. Perfect for suppers by firelight. Pass the port!

A huge garden room provides another fab, relaxed hang-out space. This bright, light room has roof lanterns and two sides of full length glass doors which fold back, opening the room to the wrap-round dining terrace and lush gardens. There are deep sofas around another wood burning stove, heaps of cushions and lots of colour. A pale wood dining table comfortably seats eight to ten, plus there’s a drinks’ cabinet and useful mini kitchen with sink, wine fridge, drinks’ cabinet and a display of beautiful pieces such as copper kettles and ceramics.

Character and practicality are also found in the cloakroom with panelling painted darkest forest, terracotta floor tiles and opulent patterned wallpaper. In addition, there’s a well-organised utility with washer/dryer, Belfast sink, plus a door onto the terrace for access to the log store.

Upstairs, off the galleried landing, four spacious double bedrooms are decorated in soft shades of moss, plum, berry and river greens. The master bedroom at the front has views over the lane and a huge en-suite with walk-in shower. There’s another big double at the front with a boutique en suite. At the back a twin room in moody blues and a generous double in soft plum both overlook the gardens. As does the luxe family bathroom which has a tub for leisurely soaks and a big walk-in shower with glossy woodland green tiles.

Sleeping...

Master Bedroom	King size bed with ensuite / Synthetic filled duvets & pillows / Hair dryer.
Bedroom 2	King size bed with ensuite / Synthetic filled duvets & pillows.
Bedroom 3	2 single beds with synthetic filled duvets & pillows.
Bedroom 4	Double bed with synthetic filled duvets & pillows.

Bathrooms...

Family bathroom	Bath with separate shower, sink and wc.
Ensuite bathroom	Shower, sink and wc.
Ensuite bathroom	Shower, sink and wc.
Cloakroom - Downstairs	Sink and wc.

All the rest...

Kitchen	Rangemaster double oven with gas hob / Dishwasher / Fridge/Freezer / Microwave / Wine cooler / Nespresso Coffee machine - small pods / Kettle / 4 Slot toaster.
Utility	Washing machine / Tumble dryer.
Connectivity	Great WiFi connection.
Kids' Stuff	A travel cot (100 x 70 x 70cm) , high chair and children's crockery & cutlery are available + there is a fab array board games on offer.
Pets	Dogs are welcome in the downstairs area here - with a small charge per dog, per stay. Garden is fenced but houdinis may escape.

Outside

This picture postcard perfect cottage sits prettily behind a picket fence on a country lane that leads to open Forest. Simply drive across the cattle grid and onto the shingled driveway for masses of easy parking. With open Forest and destination restaurants within a relaxed stroll you may be tempted to leave your car right there.

A feature of Riverview Cottage are the beautiful, south-facing gardens. These can be reached via the side of the cottage or from doors off the garden room, dining room and utility. The gardens with terraces, lawns, high hedges, weeping willow and views across water meadows are almost an additional living space. Corners to sit and relax include the sunny dining terrace with tables and chairs and table tennis table, a cobalt blue garden bench beside a fire pit, and a contemporary glazed garden studio on a raised veranda. You can pull back the sides and the roof to open up this space. Kick back on a lounger or slip into the wicker chair hanging from an overhead beam – sure to be a favourite for relaxing with a book and a glass of something delicious.

Whether sipping a morning coffee, tucking into an al fresco feast, perhaps using the BBQ, or enjoying a sundowner, relax and soak up the peace and birdsong. Riverview Cottage is a simply stunning retreat.

Garden

Garden dining table & chairs / Pergola / Charcoal BBQ. Please note that the BBQ is stored away from the end of October until the beginning of April. If you would like to use it during this period, please let us know before your stay so we can make it accessible to you.

Parking	The driveway has room for 3-4 cars.
EV Charging	EV charging is possible. At the time of booking, you will be required to select how many electric vehicles you will be charging during your stay; as a £35 surcharge is applicable for each EV car per booking. Please contact the New Forest Escape office should you need to use this. Please bring your own cables.

Home truths

- There is no access to the garage.
- Please don't access the back field - this is private. The river can get quite high and potentially unsafe.
- Dogs are welcome on the ground floor.
- For security reasons there is a camera installed outside of the property and side access.
- There is an extra charge for logs and kindling to burn on the fire (October- March) but feel free to BYO!
- Please note that there will be 1 car left in the driveway during your stay.
- Please make sure to keep the front gate closed at all times — we don’t want our curious New Forest ponies popping into the garden uninvited!

Eco Creds

Together with NFE, Riverview is striving towards creating greener & greater staycations...

Energy Efficiency

High level of insulation

High level of draft proofing

Smart heating

Smart meter

Waste Management

Glass, paper & plastic recycling

Food waste composted

Single use plastic reduced

Environment

EV charging point installed

Improved garden biodiversity

Eco cleaning products in changeovers

Accessibility

- This traditional family home has all the bedrooms on the first floor accessed by a wide staircase with handrail. There are also changes of level between some rooms.

Booking Information

Included in your booking cost are: Bed 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% at booking
Balance Due:	45 days before you stay.