Dog Friendly Cottages New Forest

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Tracie - Verified booking

  Beautiful property and ideal location.

  We booked the property as it states rear garden secure for dogs..... it is not. You can access the front garden from the rear garden down the side of the garage. Dogs can easily get under / through the gate. There were large gaps under the fence that need stock fencing as does the paddock fence to make it dog secure. There is also a metal farm gate in the paddock onto the road which a dog could easily get through. The house is beautiful and very comfortable and would happily return if the garden was made secure for dogs. I would have returned in November if this was the case. The shower rooms and bathroom were lovely but you do need a shelf / bath caddy to put your things on. There aren't any toothbrush holders or anywhere to put your shower gel etc. Could just do with these small things to make it more luxurious. Even toilet roll holders rather than loo rolls sitting on the cisterns? These are small points but I do believe valid. There is also no hoover provided which would be useful during the stay and was surprised that one isn't provided. The cooker was not clean on arrival and neither was the baking tray. The inside master bedroom door knob came off in my hand and I was stuck in the bedroom for a while before I could open it again. Doorknob needs locking onto spindle. One of the wardrobe doorknobs in the master also kept falling off leaving a sharp screw exposed. Would be nice if a discount was offered for 2 people just using one bedroom as this saves cleaning time and laundry costs? My only other suggestion is that you could provide a few more saucepans, it was OK for 2 of us but if you had full capacity of the house, it would not be enough. Please take these notes in the positive way they are meant as it might be worth looking into as these small adjustments would make a big difference. On the website it states a 3pm check in which I thought was great but the night before I got an email from sykes stating a 4pm check in? My last note. Upon arrival you really need a welcome folder with WiFi code, emergency numbers, nearest Dr / hospital / vet. Nearest and name of pub / shop / farm shop and postcodes. Interesting places nearby to visit. What to do on departure, stripping of beds, where to leave laundry etc as we only got an email the night before, from sykes.

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• Jane - Verified booking

  Title: Charming Studio Barn with Thoughtful Touches Date of Stay: February 16th- 21st 2025 Here are some highlights from my experience: Pros: 1.

  Comfortable Accommodation: The studio layout was well-designed with the bed at one end and the kitchen at the other. It was cozy and welcoming. 2. Thoughtful Amenities: It was lovely to find a pint of milk in the fridge and a couple of pain au chocolate upon arrival. The enclosed area just outside was perfect for my four-legged companion, Poppy and a bonus was the outsize light for her night-time wee! The queen size bed was a real treat. The barn was well equipped with everything you might need (even a hairdryer, and a torch). 3. Friendly Hosts: The hosts, Richard and Jo, were reassuringly close by, (the other side of the fence) and as I was travelling on my own it was good to know that I had neighbours. I appreciated Jo's welcome check-up message on Sunday evening too. Cons: 1. Location Confusion: The postcode initially took me to a property on a different road. I recommend using Stuckton Road in your sat nav or arriving while it's still light to avoid any confusion. 2. Shower Room Temperature: The walk-in shower room was a bit cold initially, but it warmed up nicely after the radiator was switched on. 3. There is a major road close by and you can hear traffic most of the time but it didn't spoil my visit. Overall Experience: My stay at 2 Welford Barns was delightful. It provided a cozy retreat, and the friendly hosts added a reassuring touch. It's close to so many other places: we visited the New Forest, Boscombe, Highcliffe and Wimborne. I would recommend this studio barn to anyone looking for a dog friendly relaxing getaway. Rating: 4.5/5 stars

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• Paula - Verified booking

  The house itself was clean and well equipped.

  The wifi connection was poor and every hour or so buffered, meaning I could not watch on demand TV or use zoom. I would not recommend relying on the wifi if you want to work from there. I struggled with the parking clock. I could never get parking at the small Gosport parking area and had to change every 20 hrs between Cannon Street and St Thomas street. For stays of a few days I imagine this is fine, but for me having to every day move my car back and forwards was hugely annoying (and wasted 30 minutes every morning especially if i dont want to leave at 8am). It meant having to plan your car usage strategically: either parking just before closing to get a lie in (consequently parking and walking around a car park in the dark) or waking up early before the car park opens. This was not an enjoyable experience and felt like a hassle for a holiday. The property description should accurately state what free means i.e "free public parking for 20 hours each day - guests will have to move their car each day to a different car park due to the no return rules." The road directly out front is extremely busy and very noisy. This is fine if you are planning on not staying in during the day and definitely explains why children are not permitted at the house. Finally, whilst it says pet friendly, I would give caution, as the road out front is extremely busy and has a very small pedestrian pathway. I had to keep my dog on a very tight lead and step out in front first for safety.

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• Kathryn - Verified booking

  We had a lovely stay at Starboard Light which is a cosy little cottage and perfect for two.

  As per the description, there is no parking at the cottage but there was a parking disc provided and plenty of nearby car parks within a two minute walk. The only comment I would make is that pulling up outside in the lane to unload the car was not an option for us. Although it's a small road, it is busy and a main through route. It's also narrow and we felt we would have caused an obstruction if we stopped there. However, the Quay car park is close by and luckily we travel light. We had a short weekend stay and didn't actually use any of the kitchen facilities in the cottage as we ate out every day. There's a good selection of cafes, pubs and restaurants right on the doorstep. However, the kitchen looked to be well stocked with everything you would need. The bedroom and bathroom were gorgeous and the bed was so comfy. The shower was excellent and all the furniture and decor was lovely and homely. We would definitely consider a return visit.

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• Anne - Verified booking

  The cottage was well presented and well equipped.

  However, we experienced several unfortunate issues. We searched for the parking clock for ten minutes when we arrived and eventually found out that the cleaning staff had taken it with them so we had to rapidly unpack in the very narrow street and pay for overnight parking nearby. Then we had to wait in for the clock to be returned before we could go out to eat- not what you need after a long journey. When we at last retired we found that the bed had an ill fitting mattress topper on it as the mattress had certainly seen better days. This led to us giving up by Sunday morning and returning home then. Overall the cottage was clean but the windows were covered in perpetual condensation that however much was mopped up came back almost instantly. Of course this meant there was mould on the window sills. Worrying if you are an asthmatic. Perhaps this particular rent was more suited to summer visitors rather than a winter stay?

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