The Chalet

Rating
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes

Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities

* Based on a combined average customer score over the last 3 months

27 Customer Review(s)

“Perfect location, safe fenced in garden for dogs.”

Clean when we arrived, facilities were great for our stay. Only negative was the main bedroom double bed is extremely uncomfortable but other than that the stay was perfect! Will hopefully rebook in the future!

- Miss Healy, October 2019
“After reading several feedback comments regarding the discomfort of the beds, it was very disappointing to experience that same thing, to the extent that we had cut short our stay by two days because of severe back issues and lack of sleep!”

! Absolutely everything else was fantastic and we would love to return, but only if you take all previous - plus this feedback seriously, and replace the mattresses. Regards Paul & Tracy Jarvis

- Mr Jarvis, September 2019
“Just came back from our holiday at this lovely place.”

We had our 2 dogs with us was a perfect garden. Lots of ticks being in a forest so treat them before you go. House was lovely and clean, had everything we needed. Close to lots of lovely places to visit. Only downside was no service or wi-fi so my 12 year old got bored in the evenings. Overall had a great holiday.

- Mrs Price, August 2019
“Holiday cottage very dirty and needs updating.”

Sofa, blinds, oven and hob have seen better days. Cobwebs and dirt in every corner. Dirty bed covers on Single beds. No way had the cottage been cleaned before we arrived. Very high tick level in garden obviously not a lot. An be done about that as you are in a forest

- Mr Martin, July 2019
“Very nicely locared chalet.”

From the description it was not clear that it is located in the Avon Heath contry park. We liked it very much. No unnecessary luxury, just what you need to escape from work.

- Mr Menasse, July 2019
“Great enclosed garden for dogs but on footpath so people will walk by front.”

Lovely cottage with everything we needed and woodland all around. Clean and attractive interior and downstairs bedroom. Great walks on heath on doorstep for dogs. Very much enjoyed our stay - hope to return soon.

- Mrs Woodnutt, June 2019
“Excellent holiday accommodation.”

Peaceful location surrounded by trees, secure garden for the dog as well as good walks on the heath. Problem with toaster which was replaced the next day.

- Mr Bulmer, June 2019
“The chalet is such a wonderful place.”

We we will be back!

- Mrs Broder, May 2019
“Very good all we needed for a great holiday”

- Mr Barnett, March 2019
“Lovely location secluded and private great garden for dogs although my small terrier did manage to escape through the front gate by jumping through the gap Lovely area for walking direct from the door.”

Comfortable lounge, well equipped kitchen But the beds were very uncomfortable hard mattresses. Would be a lovely summer retreat.

- Mr Paddington, November 2018
“Absolutely stunning”

Ringwood 2 miles away 10 miles from beautiful south coast and right next door to New forest. Lovely location and lovely house for perfect peace. Rangers extremely kind and helpful. Wonderful secure garden for children or pets and a stunning view out of every window. Perfect location at any time of the year.

- Vacationer577226, October 2018
“The Chalet was brilliant - location was fantastic.”

Unfortunately the chalet is somewhat tired in its decor - in particular the bathroom which really needs an update. Also whilst the garden is dog friendly it’s quite sparse and would benefit from some decent garden furniture - again all very tired and unattractive. Also previous comment s about mattress is true - double bed really hard! That said we loved it regardless and will book again!

- Ms Cawood, September 2018
“The beds were too hard for some of our party.”

Location of property was ideal, remote and quiet and it was very comfortable overall. Would recommend this to anyone.

- Mr Jackson, September 2018
“The cottage was set in a most uses place if you have dogs, the country park was beautiful and so many different walks.”

The only down side was the cottage inside was not what I would call an average for cleanliness. Dirty round light switches cupboard were dirty the fridge had an bad odour. The blinds when you pulled them down had dirty and dust on the plastic weight at the end, lots of spiders webs in the corner of every room. Which if cleaned that same day would not of come back that quickly. I do think it was over priced taking this into consideration but Where the cottage is placed does make up for it . Really needs a completed steam clean from top to bottom. Other reviews said the beds were hard we didn’t find this a problem blew it was the uncomfortable sofa.

- Mrs Smith, September 2018
“Beautiful setting, would be worth giving local Sainsbury’s full details of how to get to property as they struggled to find it.”

Enjoyed the park and discovery centre, excellent for kids especially the playground. Had to use the vet, St Mary’s practice who were excellent. Lots of things to do and see, very enjoyable holiday.

- Mrs Parkes, August 2018
“The location was wonderful in the middle of the country park - so lovely for eating out in the garden and enjoying the peace and quiet of the woodland.”

Although there was some traffic noise from the Bournemouth road! The garden was big enough for the children to play hide and seek in and they loved the Chalet as a place to stay. (They did moan about the lack of WIFI though - but we thought that was a good thing!). The access was a bit tricky - the sat nav was convinced it was off the A338 dual carriageway so sent people on a 5 mile detour to get on the correct side of the road then that access was blocked by large logs. The actual access on the A31 is also easy to miss! It was a good base for the New Forest, the coast and Salisbury and Stonehenge. We had a lovely holiday.

- Dr Woodrow, July 2018
“We really enjoyed staying at The Chalet.”

Fabulous area and secluded. The Chalet was really lovely and clean on arrival! The washing machine didn't work but the Rangers were very helpful and replaced it the same day with no inconvenience to us.

- Mrs Gosden, July 2018
“The Chalet location was amazing but the main downside was the uncomfortable beds.”

Not one member of my family had a good nights sleep due to the uncomfortable mattresses.

- Mrs Ritter, June 2018
“The Chalet has the most wonderful garden that the grandchildren and dogs thought was brilliant.”

The property is in the middle of the new forest so it was also brilliant for walking from the door.

- Mrs Cheetham, May 2018
“Having stayed at the Chalet before we were looking forward to another holiday there.”

It was good to see that the the property had been improved since our last visit. I believe the central heating had been updated plus the TV upgraded and some new blinds on the hall stairs landing. Another really great break.

- Mrs Jones, April 2018
“We had a lovely break at the Chalet.”

The rangers were pleasant and very helpful when we had a problem and resolved it quickly. The children loved watching the squirrels in the garden and seeing the cows walk by.It's a great place for dog walking and enjoying the country park. The house was clean and well-equipped. The only downside for us was the hardness of the double bed which caused uncomfortable, restless sleep and would make us think twice about booking again.

- Mrs Billingham, April 2018
“Beautiful house with all the amenities you need to not have to go out to eat etc.”

The log burner was really nice in the late afternoons and evenings and the rangers helped me to create a long burning fire. Very helpful. My 2 Cockers had plenty of space that’s fenced in to runaround in with plenty of walks from the doorstep. The New Forest is 10 mins drive away for a day out. Totally relaxed after a week of no WiFi and ltd phone coverage though you can walk 20ft away from the house to use your phone and it does work upstairs however it’s nice to only just be able to be contacted. Highly recommend this little jem.

- Ms Bates, November 2017
“Another lovely stay”

Our second time at this lovely warm and cosy cottage, hopefully not our last. Another lovely break away in the forest. A great place to get your children out and exploring nature, my granddaughter didn't want to leave, or just to immerse yourself in peace and quiet. Although the hustle and bustle of Bournemouth, Poole and Southampton are just a short drive away. There is also a great play park close by and a cafe with lovely home made cakes straight out of the oven. The Dorset Apple cake would be difficult to beat!

- Jean E, April 2016
“A woodland getaway”

A lovely peaceful chalet in the woods, away from the hustle and bustle of a busy life. My granddaughter loved the play park, which was just an exciting walk away through the woods and I loved the chai latte served in the cafe! Also had the added bonus of the beautiful beaches of Bournemouth just a short drive away. All in all a lovely break away!

- Jean E, July 2015
“Great dog friendly holiday”

Great place to holiday, certainly if you have a dog. Lovely to have a large enclosed garden and able to walk straight from the front door. Very easy to get to local attractions and facilities. The ranger, Paul, very keen to ensure everything was in order. We would like to visit again, but it looks well booked up for the rest of the year.

- Keith B, March 2014
“Relaxing Winter break”

Lovely chalet, great location, good standard of facilities, easy access to many beautiful places and fantastic pubs and if you like walking, great walks especially with our dog who thoroughly enjoyed herself especially in the snow! The ranger Steve was also brilliant always on hand to answer any queries and produce maps at short notice! We would definitely book again.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, March 2013
“A lovely Christmas break”

We had a lovely Christmas at The Chalet. A Christmas tree complete with decorations & lights was provided too! The property was well furnished, exceptionally clean and comfortable. We had my elderly mother with us and so keeping her warm was a priority. The central heating was efficient but on top we had a woodburner and an endless supply of logs (not just a starter pack!) The ranger Steve Davies was on hand and nothing, it seemed, was too much trouble. We enjoyed the location as we had a guide dog with us. Endless walks were just outside the front door! I wouldn't hesitate to return, maybe in the warmer weather too.

- tigger059, January 2012
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The property

Nestling amongst the aromatic pine trees within Avon Heath Country Park, close to the New Forest, is this delightful detached former ranger's cottage.

Furnished and equipped to a very high standard, including a woodburner in the cosy sitting room, a ground floor twin room and two further comfortable bedrooms upstairs, this Ringwood cottage benefits from a large enclosed garden, with forest views from the bedrooms, a great viewing platform for deer watching!

This Ringwood cottage has direct access to large areas of heathland and swathes of purple heather, an attractive well-managed habitat for many rare species of animal and plant life, which are criss-crossed by over 2 miles of designated walking and cycle trails.

Visitors to this Ringwood cottage are welcome to participate in the calendar of organised events and use the numerous park facilities, including a children's play area and visitor centre with cafe.

Should you tire of all on offer within the park, the nearby excellent road links take you to all the attractions of Dorset, the beautiful New Forest, and the beaches of Bournemouth and Poole.

A comfortable Ringwood cottage in a great location.

Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x ground floor twin, 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin
Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower attachment off taps, basin and WC
Fitted kitchen
Sitting room with dining area and woodburner.
Oil central heating with woodburner in sitting room
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, TV with Freeview, DVD player, selection of books and games
Fuel, power and fuel for woodburner inc. in rent
Bed linen inc. in rent
Please note that towels are not provided
Off road parking for 3 cars
Enclosed lawned garden with furniture
Two well-behaved dogs welcome (ground floor only)
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 1 mile
Note: Cottage is accessed via a half-mile gravelled track
Note: A338 is about 300-yards through the trees
Note: Although some ground floor facilities, this property is not specifically designed for those with limited mobility
Note: No stag/hen or similar
Note: This property does not have WiFI

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About the location

AVON HEATH COUNTRY PARK

Ringwood 2 miles; Bournemouth 10 miles.

Avon Heath Country Park, Dorset’s largest park, can be found just 2 miles west of Ringwood and 10 miles north of Bournemouth. This well-managed heathland nature reserve consists of large areas of heathland, scattered with pine trees, while purple banks of heather provide a stunning sight in summer. A great deal of habitat management work is conserving the numerous rare species of birds, reptiles and plants, together with a resident deer population. Visitors can participate in a wide variety of events at the Visitors Centre, which also offers a children’s play area, countryside shop and cafe, or enjoy access to over 5 miles of marked walking and cycle trails. Alternatively, take the short drive to the family-friendly seaside resort of Bournemouth, explore the nearby New Forest National Park or take a boat trip around the islands of Poole Harbour. This fascinating area offers a super holiday destination for all the family.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Perfect location, safe fenced in garden for dogs.”

“After reading several feedback comments regarding the discomfort of the beds, it was very disappointing to experience that same thing, to the extent that we had cut short our stay by two days because of severe back issues and lack of sleep!”

“Just came back from our holiday at this lovely place.”

“Holiday cottage very dirty and needs updating.”

“Very nicely locared chalet.”

“Great enclosed garden for dogs but on footpath so people will walk by front.”

“Excellent holiday accommodation.”

“The chalet is such a wonderful place.”

“Very good all we needed for a great holiday”

“Lovely location secluded and private great garden for dogs although my small terrier did manage to escape through the front gate by jumping through the gap Lovely area for walking direct from the door.”

“Absolutely stunning”

“The Chalet was brilliant - location was fantastic.”

“The beds were too hard for some of our party.”

“The cottage was set in a most uses place if you have dogs, the country park was beautiful and so many different walks.”

“Beautiful setting, would be worth giving local Sainsbury’s full details of how to get to property as they struggled to find it.”

“The location was wonderful in the middle of the country park - so lovely for eating out in the garden and enjoying the peace and quiet of the woodland.”

“We really enjoyed staying at The Chalet.”

“The Chalet location was amazing but the main downside was the uncomfortable beds.”

“The Chalet has the most wonderful garden that the grandchildren and dogs thought was brilliant.”

“Having stayed at the Chalet before we were looking forward to another holiday there.”

“We had a lovely break at the Chalet.”

“Beautiful house with all the amenities you need to not have to go out to eat etc.”

“Another lovely stay”

“A woodland getaway”

“Great dog friendly holiday”

“Relaxing Winter break”

“A lovely Christmas break”

The property

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About the location

AVON HEATH COUNTRY PARK