The Old Church

All the essential details.

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

Inside

We love how the interior design throughout our renovated church is sympathetic to its old bones, whilst being equally as 21st Century-staycation savvy…

The ground floor is a complete showstopper. Arched windows drench the space with light, and extraordinarily high ceilings create undeniable wow-factor! From dramatic chandeliers and designer paintings, to religious relics and record players- centuries worth of design & innovation combine to form an original and elevated New Forest escape.

With its open-plan living, dining, and kitchen areas spread out amongst a charming patchwork of flooring (including the church’s original brick aisle!)- ambling around the altar whilst playing snooker, or having a tinkle on the organ before a TV binge, creates quite the surreal juxtaposition!

The separate storage room for buggies & bikes down here is extra handy; as is the Dutch door that sections off the swish downstairs bathroom, the sparkling utility area, and the stairs to the mezzanine level… Head up halfway to admire the heavenly architecture from a height, or grab a beanbag & fire up the games console from the entresol’s nifty nook.

When you are ready to retire, follow the spiral staircase to the top floor where three cosy bedrooms, and an additional two bathrooms, are cocooned amongst the eaves. The beamy low ceilings add an abundance of charm and, whilst the master boasts an exposed brickwork feature wall & king size bed, the whimsical wallpapered doubles are equally as charming (all three have the bonus of blackout blinds).

As a plot twist to your normal bedtime reading; swing open the bookshelf to reveal the old bell tower and marvel in what a glorious getaway you have found!

Sleeping...

Master bedroom	Super King bed with synthetic bedding. Hairdryer.
Bedroom 2	Double bed with synthetic bedding.
Bedroom 3	Double bed with synthetic bedding.

Bathrooms...

Family Bathroom - Downstairs	Bath with basin, mirror and wc.
Bathroom 1	Shower with basin, mirror and wc.
Bathroom 2	Shower with basin, mirror and wc.

All the rest...

Kitchen	Electric oven / Induction hob / Dishwasher / Under-counter Fridge/Freezer / Microwave / Wine cooler / Kettle / 4 Slot toaster / Filter & Nespresso coffee machine - small pods / Hot Tap / Washing machine.
Connectivity	Great WiFi connection / Smart TV
Kids' Stuff	A travel cot - 120cm x 60cm / High chairs and children's crockery & cutlery are available + there is a fab array of games on offer.
Pets	Dogs are welcome in the downstairs area here - with a small charge per dog, per stay. The garden has a low wall, so please keep pets in sight.

Outside

The old church graveyard surrounds the building and your hosts have designed a designated area for you to enjoy. You are also lucky enough to have Ibsley’s surrounding woodlands on nearby!

The Old Church also benefits from a hot tub to soak away stress in – perfect for leisurely dips and hitting that relaxed holiday vibe.

Acres of surrounding forest await your exploration, and the handy bike/buggy store room, makes it easy breezy for you to get out & about in a flash.

Garden

Garden table & chairs / Rear gated exit leading to the forest / Gas BBQ / Hot tub. 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	Off street parking for one car on the driveway, plus free street parking for any extra vehicles.
EV Charging	The Old Church does not currently have EV charging facilities, or access to charge your car from the mains.

Home truths

Due to the unique layout at The Old Church (namely the mezzanine level, the spiral staircase and the old bell tower hideout), we kindly ask guests to supervise young children at all times. The stable door (next to the kitchen) helps to separate access to the split level and first floor, but please do speak to our team for full safety information prior to your stay.

The bedrooms have limited headroom, the ceiling height might be a bit tricky for taller people. Please also be cautious of the exposed wooden floor beams, as they may pose a trip hazard when getting in and out of bed.

The fridge at the property is an under-counter fridge freezer, which does mean its limited on space. Don't worry though, there is a separate wine cooler!

Please note that The Old Church is located off of a busy main road (although there is minimal noise inside).

For security reasons there is a camera installed outside of the property.

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

As we change the hot tub water for every booking, if you arrive on a changeover day, it may take till later on your arrival day until the optimum temperature is reached... trust us though, it'll be well worth the wait!

Eco Creds

Together with NFE, The Old Church is striving towards creating greener & greater staycations...

Energy Efficiency

Waste Management

Environment

Accessibility

Accessed via a small set of stairs, followed by a narrow spiral staircase, each of the Old Church’s three bedrooms are located on the upper floor. Alongside the two upstairs bathrooms on this level, every room has been built around the beams & slanting walls; so care will be needed throughout. Please note, the master bedrooms requires the most agility, as to access the bed guests will be required to step over a beam.

There is a slight step up to the TV/ sofa area on the ground floor, and another step on the mezzanine level; but please do refer to the pictures and talk to our team for more in-depth information.

Please refer to the virtual tour to explore the property. All bedrooms are located over the second floor.

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