Two Sides Cottage

All the essential details.

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

Inside

Grade II listed New Forest cottage.....family friendly, quirky, and full of character

This charming Grade II listed cottage has two front doors, beautiful old windows, ancient floors, and unique architectural features throughout. Quirky walls and wonky floors add to its character, creating a playful and eccentric atmosphere.

The house has two distinct halves, making it ideal for two families or grandparents seeking a bit of privacy. The kitchen spans the full width of the cottage, with seating for 12, and is fully equipped for families, including high chairs, cots, toys, and books.

The sitting room is cosy and perfect for kids to unwind, while the flat gardens and apple trees provide space to play and picnic. Bedrooms are spacious, easily accommodating travel cots.

Your hosts have added colourful, upcycled furniture and kept some vintage touches, making it a fun, comfortable, and practical home for families visiting the New Forest.

Sleeping...

Bedroom 1	Twin beds. Feather/ synthetic bedding. Views overlooking the front garden.
Bedroom 2	King Bed. Feather/ synthetic bedding. Views overlooking the front garden.
Bedroom 3	Bunks and single bed. Feather/ synthetic bedding. Views overlooking the back garden.
Bedroom 4	King Bed. Feather/ synthetic bedding. Views overlooking the back garden.
Bedroom 5	Double bed downstairs. Feather/ synthetic bedding. Views facing front garden.

Bathrooms...

Bathroom 1 - Downstairs	Bath with shower.
Bathroom 2	Bath with shower.
Separate WC	Upstairs.

All the rest...

Kitchen	Infusion Ranger master 3 oven with 5 induction hob/ Fridge freezer / Microwave / Cafetière / 2 Slice Toaster / Dishwasher / Washing machine / Tumble dryer / Iron Kitchen table seats 6 plus second table set up for 12.
Mod Cons	A Roberts radio / WIFI / TV with Sky
Connectivity	WIFI is ok, mobile signal isn't great, but you can make WhatsApp calls here.
Kids' Stuff	One travel cot and one high chair are provided. There is also plastic crockery and cutlery. Travel cot size is 120 x 62 cm
Pets	Two dogs are welcome for a small charge. Garden is fenced, but houdinis may escape.

Outside

There are two gardens, one back, one front. It's about 1/2 an acre in total. You have to walk around or through the house to get from one side to the other. Both are laid mainly to lawn. The front garden has the terrace and gets the most afternoon sun.

The garden is enclosed with hedges and fencing, but Houdini dogs will escape if they really try.

There is still a rather shabby, but original WWII Anderson shelter here which will bring back memories for some visitors. It's a reminder of the time-warp this place has been in until very recently.

Because of the school next to the property, there is a 20mph limit on the lane outside. You won't experience a large amount of passing traffic... maybe just the odd passing tractor.

Garden

There are lawns on both sides of the house (you have to go through the house or on the lane to get from one side to the other). The 'main' garden has a bigger lawn, a terrace with seating and parasol for the summer and a WWII Anderson shelter (not for guest use). The garden is enclosed with a large hedge and gates. Charcoal BBQ.

Parking

Three cars can park on the lane outside the house.

Home truths

There are some genuine quirks around the house - The stairs haven't been repainted, there are two patches of the ancient floor tiles (listed) are old and battered, but the kitchen, bathrooms, utility room and bedrooms are totally decorated and in good order. The house is a solid wall construction from the early 1800's. The specialist eco lime wash that is used here on the walls discolours to a pale yellow when it meets with soot or salt. This is starting to happen in a very few places around the house.

The bath in the downstairs bathroom is a big old enamel tub. It's marked and well loved and the owners have kept it for environmental reasons. It is clean - we scrub it well - but the marks will be contentious to some.

All bedrooms are lit by bedside lamps, rather than overhead lights... and some of these are located at the foot of the beds.

The top bunk is high and doesn't have a lot of head height.

You must either walk through the property, or outside on the lane to pass from one garden to the other

Next door to the house is a very small 'nature nursery' for 2-5 year olds, and opposite is a small state primary school. The noise here isn't loud or particularly obvious because the playground is on the far side of the school buildings, whilst the little nursery children are mostly chattery and also have other play areas. Both the school and nursery are closed at weekends. The nursery is open in the school holidays with limited hours.

One complimentary basket of logs will be provided for your stay (Nov - March). Feel free to bring your own for any extra.

Accessibility

The parking is right on the lane outside the house. There is a concrete path to the house and there is a downstairs bedroom (with a very comfy large daybed) and a downstairs bathroom in the utility room area. This is however a walk across the kitchen to get there.

The stairs are steep on both sides, so please be aware of this.

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

Changeover:	Mondays through summer
Arrive from:	4pm
Depart before:	10am

Payment Info

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