Guests say
Little Barn is generally appreciated for its tranquil setting and proximity to the New Forest, offering a comfortable and dog-friendly environment. Guests enjoy the local walks, wildlife, and self-catering facilities, with some noting the property's cleanliness and maintenance could be improved.
Reviews indicate a need for a deeper clean, with some guests finding dust and cobwebs. However, others found the property tidy, suggesting variability in cleanliness standards.
The location is praised for being peaceful and close to the New Forest, with good access to local attractions, walks, and wildlife, making it a strong point for the property.
The accommodation is described as comfortable and cosy, though some guests mentioned issues with mattresses and shower height, indicating room for improvement in comfort.
Facilities like BBQ, pizza oven, and children's park were found to be in poor condition or not as expected. However, the presence of on-site wildlife and walking options adds value.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts, so it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
Guests of Little Barn can even bring their horses on holiday with them, as livery is available on-site.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Sky
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Bedroom: Sleigh Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack. Decked sitting-out area with garden furniture. Enclosed courtyard with fire pit, pizza oven and barbecue (shared with other properties on-site). 40-acre woodland grounds (shared with owner and other properties on-site). Children’s play area (shared with other properties on-site). Livery for horses. Fly fishing on-site (licence required). Two electric vehicle charging points on-site (with charge assist). Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. Carefully converted to allow for maximum space and light, these four single-storey barn conversions stand within the owner’s working stud farm, and offer the ideal base for couples, walking groups and families wishing to enjoy a farm lifestyle, yet are within easy driving distance to many attractions. Little Barn is detached, and Chiddock Cottage, Chidley Cottage and Cozy Cottage adjoin one another in a L-shape.
All the barn conversions have high vaulted ceilings and plentiful beams with spacious open-plan living areas. All have rustic concrete floors with rugs and are furnished using natural woods of differing origins. Outside, there is a decked area for each property, a shared enclosed courtyard with raised planting beds where vegetables, herbs and fruit grow, and a fire pit, an outdoor pizza oven and barbeque. There is also a play area for children and freshly laid eggs daily from the on-site chickens! For guests who may wish to bring a horse, the owners offer livery available by prior arrangement.
Discover scenic walks from the door, Midgham Farm Copse lies at the end of a track within 40 acres of woodland along the Avon Valley path, which leads all the way from Christchurch to Salisbury. For those that like the outdoor lifestyle there is on-site archery, axe throwing and fishing in the River Avon (licence required). Nearby there is horse riding, and the New Forest Water Park. For those bringing dogs, there are plenty of excellent walks all around.
Places to visit include Alderholt Mill, which has a working watermill open to visitors, and Moors Valley Country Park and Forest, which has orienteering, cycle hire, golf, forest Segway, and more. Avon Heath Country Park, within easy driving distance, is ideal for keen ramblers. Fordingbridge and Ringwood both have a host of shops, cafés and eateries, and are nearby. These barn conversions are convenient for road links to the cathedral cities of Winchester and Salisbury, Christchurch Harbour and the coast, including Sandbanks, Poole and Bournemouth. Shop on-site, pub and restaurant 2 miles. Beach 15 miles.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 14 guests.
Free WiFi
There is a Fire Pit and a Pizza Oven which are shared by all properties. The grounds are shared with the owner and other properties. Electric car charging by arrangement with owner.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Sammy Miller Museum
- Bournemouth Beach
Reviews (12)
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely little barn had everything in we needed. Not quite as described however. The BBQ and pizza oven was in poor state and quite dirty - we also couldnt find a fire pit. The drive down to the barn was covered in very large pot holes and even in our large car we struggled (especially with a toddler in the back). It made getting to and from the barn quite bad. No signposts for any of the amenities stated, the childrens park wasnt really a park - just some broken tractors and a tire swing. We went daily to see the goats and pig but the paddock was so over grown we only saw them once. A lovely setting for adults woth dogs as plenty of walks, but unfortunately wasnt too suitable for us with a toddler. Location was good however, we was only a short drive into the forest :)
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Confirmed Guest
Beautiful stay in little barn. Peaceful and tranquil setting. great location for the new forest and the coast. Would definitely recommend staying here we're already looking to book again
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Linda White
Delightful property, central location everything you could need for a quiet getaway had a fabulous stay