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The Old Cottage

(Ref. 1131701)

Barton On Sea, Hampshire Show on map

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4.2

Sykes rating

  • 8 Guests

  • 4 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Seaside
  • Broadband / WiFi

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14 Customer Reviews

  • "Lovely character cottage, modernized and refurbished."

       Peaceful, quiet country location yet close to shops and beach.  Handy Welcome Pack when we arrived. We enjoyed our stay although attention to a few things would make all the difference, curtain hanging off broken hooks, a broken zip on the sofa seat cushion meant that all the stuffing comes out when you sit on it, a very uncomfortable mattress in main bedroom. The carpet although fairly new, is stained, stretched and fraying in doorways  Would also benefit from a guide on how to use things.  We come from a warmer climate and are unused to central heating so had 2 or 3 days in the cold waiting for owner to respond and show us what to do. I note previous reviews state no microwave - there is one as part of the double oven but perhaps this needs pointing out in a guide.  No instructions about rubbish or parking.  Cleaning was half done, no dusting (very thick dust upstairs) or vacuuming.  This sounds like a lot of complaints but they are only minor things and other than those it was a lovely stay.

    Reviewed by Glenys3.4Sep 2024

  • "We had a wonderful week there with our family, and we would recommend it to anyone looking for a great place to stay x"

    Reviewed by Michael4.4Jul 2024

  • "A beautiful cottage with lots of space."

    We loved our time here, it’s situated at th3 end of a narrow lane with newly made parking which is ample for two cars. It would be nice if there was a washing line. Also a garden table to put drinks on. If you are taking a dog the garden is not totally secure. There is a fabulous meadow immediately behind the cottage a heavenly place for dogs. A great stay and would totally recommend

    Reviewed by Nicola4.7Jun 2024

  • "I thought this was a lovely spacious cottage set in a nice quiet area."

    It was within walking distance to the sea, local shops, pubs and an excellent coffee shop. The cottage was spotlessly clean when we arrived. It is very well equipped, although rather surprisingly it didn't have microwave. I really enjoyed my stay here and would love to come again.

    Reviewed by Richard5.0Jun 2024

  • "Beautiful cottage in fantastic location within walking distance of a lovely beach."

    Quiet and private but close to amenities. Marketed as dog friendly, but garden is not secure so care needed. Cottage is well furnished with comfortable beds. However, kitchen has the basics only so if you intend to cook/entertain you may need to take a few extra items. No welcome pack with info about cottage or things to do in area provided, although the prosseco and milk was a nice touch.

    Reviewed by Sue3.1Jun 2024

  • "Nice cottage but definitely not dog friendly."

    Our dog is part of the family and too be told after booking that your dog in only allowed in the kitchen is not good. With a few improvements it could be so much better. No mirrors in any of the bedrooms was a problem. Just a few extras like liquid soap and tea towels would have been good. Also the white bedding had quite a few stains on them.

    Reviewed by Belinda3.1May 2024

  • "Although this was a roomy very clean roomy cottage but from a 300 year old property it has been renovated up to modern standards I think too much."

    My husband & I booked this property for 5 days.As we are near 80 years old found the top of the range cookers microwave etc very difficult to use. Also so many steps some quite deep I fell and hit my head on a radiator which bled and left a stain on the carpet & pillow at night also a very bruised arm so left day early as it left me very nervous & shaky I was told by Sykes that the owner could charge me for the blood stain I left on the carpet .So thoughtful The description should state not suitable for fragile or very elderly .There were no mirrors in the bedrooms No wardrobes dressing tables or hairdryer.Others have left the same feedback comments but nothing has been rectified.

    Hi Shelia Thank you for your feedback. I am sorry to hear you injured yourself on your stay, I hope you have now fully recovered. There are rails to hang your clothes on, and chest of draws in every room, a hair dryer is in the top drawer of the master room and the iron is in the utility room. The property does however have photographs and a floor plan of the layout, the property is suitable for all ages it’s however a shame you had an accident whilst with us. All the best Will Property Owner

    Reviewed by Sheila3.1May 2024

  • "Excellent location, beach 5 minutes away across the meadow, clean , with comfy beds, lovely fluffy towels."

    Outside was neat and tidy. A welcome pack of milk and Prosecco, much appreciated. However it’s not dog friendly, your pet is expected to stay in the ( small ) kitchen, there being cream carpets throughout. There was no iron, or hair dryer, or hangers for clothes, and no cushions for the outside furniture ( contrary to the photographs). There are no mirrors in any of the bedrooms. For the cost , you don’t expect to have to take these things with you. This could be a 5 star cottage, with a little more consideration towards home comforts.

    Hi Eileen Thank you for your feedback, We really appreciate it. There is now in each individual room extra hanging space along with a hair dryer. The iron and board are in the utility and the garden furniture is kept in the garage, due to a constant change in weather conditions these have to be kept in the dry. Dogs are allowed to roam freely on the ground floor however not to be on the first floor in the bedrooms, which I do think is fair and hygienic for future guests. I have taken on board your review and have made small changes to correct this fantastic old cottage. All the best Will Property Owner

    Reviewed by Eileen4.1Apr 2024

  • "We have been lucky enough to stay at this stunning cottage from 23-30 March."

    We have never paid anything like as much as this for a holiday rental before so it was a special treat for us. However, having expended so much money (we are pensioners) we were disappointed with a large number of “issues” within the cottage and don’t feel enough thought has been given to it being rented out and IT CERTAINLY ISN’T DOG FRIENDLY, which made our lives very difficult. - The day before we arrived, we received a message that the dogs needed to be kept in the kitchen. Had we known this, we would not have booked - The latch is not complete on the kitchen door, so it’s impossible to contain the dogs in that room anyway. We ended up having to barricade the door at night to keep them in the kitchen, which was obviously not practical during the day as we needed to use the kitchen. There is also no latch on Bedroom 2 - There are two child gates but neither are complete and therefor unusable - we hoped to us them for containing the dogs - The front door sticks, the locks are insecure and the frame is loose (we didn’t use it after our entry on arrival) - There are no coasters for glasses - We couldn’t find any property information/visitors book, including when the bins are collected - The grass is extremely long - more like an overgrown field and there is no path from the parking area to the back door - The garden IS NOT secure for dogs - The garden is neglected with piles of leaves in the side pathway, borders overgrown etc - The gutters are blocked - No welcoming Prosecco/milk, as promised - No mirrors in the bedrooms - No wardrobes in the bedrooms - No bins in the bedrooms or bathroom - The bedside lights are on a main switch only which is just inside the door and therefore you have to get out of bed to switch them off which is a potential health & safety issue - There are no toilet roll holders so you have to reach around the back of you to get the paper which is very awkward - We only use a shower and not a bath. As a result, we used the downstairs cloakroom but the basin is massive and doesn’t allow any room to step out of the shower to dry yourself - it could easily have been a much smaller one which would have given more room - There is no privacy in the bathroom unless you close the blind and thus making the room very dark - There are no hooks on the back of the bathroom or shower room doors, so nowhere to put nightwear when washing - Whilst very classy, the cream carpets are totally unsuitable for a rental property and already have a number of stains on them. Likewise the sofas, which will very quickly become grubby - The main oven is dirty so we didn’t want to use it - Three Tefal saucepans are not suitable for an induction hob - The windows are filthy - There are cobwebs everywhere

    Hi Roland You have been completely unfair in your response to the cottage. The property is displayed with photographs expressing the finish. The lawn and landscaping are taken care of before every booking. If the lawn was slightly longer then I apologise but this is weather depending and due to bookings it’s difficult to get someone in whilst the property is occupied. It’s not for you to say whether the furniture I have implemented are incorrect regarding your comments on the sofas, dogs shouldn’t be on sofas regardless, especially in someone else’s home. You have found a problem and then pushed to pick The Old Cottage apart. A few things have been amended but this review is completely uncalled for. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Roland2.5Mar 2024

  • "The cottage is fabulous and a credit to William, so well equipped throughout and comfy, with plenty of towels."

    The rooms are all warm and cosy, the decor was just to our taste. Our only minor gripe, which we're sure is relatively easy to remedy, was the front wooden door, which is sticking in the frame at the bottom making it very difficult to open and close. Great walks on the cliff tops and the nearby Cliff House highly recommended for fab service and food. Overall a great experience and a welcoming stay either for a large or a smaller party. Our dog Evie settled well and there's even a park for exercise just down the path running by the end of the road which leads to the cottage.

    Hi Paul Thank you so much for your kind words. Glad you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to seeing you again in the future. All the best Will Property Owner

    Reviewed by Paul5.0Mar 2024

  • "We picked the property because we have a dog but the garden wasn’t enclosed."

    Very good location and overall condition but there is no mirror in the downstairs shower, no hangers and too little wardrobe space. We had to wash the cutlery/glassware, etc before using them and the oven was badly stained from previous usage. The front door was difficult to open and close- reported this to the owner. Instructions on how to use the heating, et cetera would’ve been useful and there was no details of local restaurants or attractions which would have been most helpful.

    Reviewed by John3.8Mar 2024

  • "Lovely house and very comfortable beds."

    Hi Paul Thank you for your review. All the best Will Property Owner

    Reviewed by Paul4.7Oct 2023

  • "A lovely cottage, well equipped and very comfortable."

    Our only problem while staying was with the front door key. Instructions given by the owner were vague and did not contain any instructions as to the yale lock/latch which we unlocked on leaving the property on the first day with a consequence we could not get back in with the key for another lock on the door - had to call the owner who arrived an hour and a half later! We did recommend that he told future tenants of this problem and explain not to use latch lock

    Reviewed by Sheila5.0Sep 2023

  • "Great place to stay."

    House was lovely, clean and very comfortable. The beds and pillows were amazing. Complimentary Prosecco, team coffee etc. short walk to Cliff top ( lovely walk ) with a nice pub with live music.

    Reviewed by Clare5.0Sep 2023

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Summary

  • Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size with TV, 1 x king-size, 1 x single, 1 x double and one ground floor double sofa bed that can be made up on request
  • Bathroom with roll-top bath, shower over, basin and WC
  • Separate shower in downstairs bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Utility
  • Living/dining room
  • Gas central heating
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer
  • 3 x TVs, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Travel cot and highchair available on request
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Enclosed garden with furniture
  • Pet-friendly
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 0.7 miles, pub 1 mile, beach 0.6 miles

The property

This stunning, 300-year-old, detached cottage sits within walking distance of the sea in the coastal village of Barton-on-Sea.

Boasting contemporary fixtures and fittings with a well-maintained, enclosed garden, The Old Cottage provides an exceptional base for a family and their canine companion looking to escape to the south coast.

After a day on the beach, freshen up in the family bathroom, choosing between a bath or shower over, before heading to the kitchen to cook up a storm.

Fitted with a contemporary range of appliances and quartz worktops, here you’ll have everything on hand to assist with home-cooking, whilst the dining area sits within the living space and seats up to eight guests.

Afterwards, slump on the corner sofa and watch a film from the Smart TV.

Those balmy evenings should be spent within the enclosed lawned garden, home to a set of table and chairs which is perfect for alfresco dining.

As the evening comes to a close, venture upstairs and discover three tastefully furnished bedrooms, including two king-size rooms and a TV, whilst there is a double on the ground-floor, ideal for those with limited mobility.

Within a mile there is a wealth of amenities, ranging from independent shops to pubs and restaurants, not forgetting the magnificent beach where you can paddle in the shores and bath on the sand.

Head to the New Forest National Park for scenic rambles, boasting picturesque landscapes, open moor and fantastic wildlife including the famous New Forest ponies.

Why not head out for a day to the Isle of Wight, easily accessible with ferries running from Lymington, which is just a short drive away.

Escape to the South of England with a stay at The Old Cottage.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £450.

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About the location

BARTON ON SEA

Christchurch 5.5 miles; Lymington 7 miles; Bournemouth 11 miles.

Barton on Sea is a clifftop village adjoining the bustling town of New Milton, only 5.5 miles from Christchurch on the south coast. Situated at the eastern end of Christchurch Bay, there are spectacular views across the Solent towards 'The Needles' on the western end of the Isle of Wight, towards Hurst Castle to the east and towards Christchurch and Hengistbury Head to the west. The coastal path winds its way beside the local golf course towards Lymington, where you can take one of the regular ferries to the Isle of Wight. Explore the beautiful New Forest National Park with its wild ponies and pretty villages, whilst a visit to the National Motor Museum or the stunning gardens at Exbury is a must. No visit to this area would be complete without a trip to the cosmopolitan seaside resort of Bournemouth, with its award-winning beaches, vibrant shopping centre, theatres and restaurants, or enjoy the attractive riverside town of Christchurch or Avon Beach at nearby Highcliffe which is popular with surfers. No matter what time of year you visit there's always a lot to do to suit all ages.

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