Picket Hill Cottage Foulford

This is Picket Hill Cottage. It's a detached bungalow in Foulford, Hampshire. It's set back from the A31, so you hear a bit of road noise. But it means you're in a good spot to get around.

The cottage sleeps four in one bedroom. There's a double bed and two singles in there, so it's a good set up for a couple with two kids. There's one bathroom. It's got a 4 Star rating. It's clean and comfortable.

The garden is nice. You have your own part of it. The views are really good. You can stroll straight from the garden into the New Forest. The ponies and donkeys sometimes come right up to the fence.

The owners live next door. They're friendly, but they leave you to it. They leave a welcome pack for you, which is a nice touch.

There's a pub a mile up the road that does food. The local shop is about two miles away. For bigger shops, you're close to Ringwood or Fordingbridge.

You're in a handy spot. Bournemouth and its beach is about a 30 minute drive south. Southampton is about the same north. The New Forest National Park starts at your garden gate, which is the main reason to stay. You can get to the coast at Highcliffe or Barton-on-Sea in 20 minutes.

For local attractions within 30 minutes, you've got Beaulieu Motor Museum, Moors Valley Country Park, and the towns of Lyndhurst and Burley. Burley has the gift shops and tea rooms. The New Forest National Park Authority site is useful for walking and cycling maps.

Facilities: there's parking at the cottage, a washing machine, TV, and an enclosed garden. Bedding and towels are included. There's a cot if you need one. You can bring up to two dogs.