Bowerswood

About this property

"Guest favourite - One of the most loved homes on Airbnb based on ratings, reviews and reliability".   Set in the New Forest National Park, Bowerswood is a large 5-6 bedroom house accommodating up to 12 people, ideal for 2-3 families holidaying together, extended family gatherings or single families who just want lots of space. There is plenty of room for everyone in the house and a garden extending to 0.6 acres. There is an above-ground swimming pool in the garden, plus a games room with table tennis, table football etc and garden cabin with snooker table. The New Forest National Park provides great opportunities for walking, cycling and horse-riding. The medieval city of Salisbury is 15-minutes away and Stonehenge 30-minutes. The sandy beaches at Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch are just 35-40 minutes away. Up to 4 pets are allowed.  100% 5* reviews on AirBnB after 45+ reviews.

The accommodation comprises:

Downstairs

sitting room with three sofas, a wood-burning stove, smart TV with Netflix and Disney+, DVD player, bluetooth speakers, lots of books and games and a bay window overlooking the garden.

large open-plan kitchen/dining room with a new Wren kitchen featuring quartz worktops, an island, range oven, American-style fridge-freezer, dishwasher, microwave etc, plus a 12-seat dining table and a sofa. Two high chairs are available.

playroom with L-shaped sofa, smart TV with Netflix and Disney+, DVD player, Nintendo Switch, lots of children's DVDs, and toys and games. The playroom doubles up as a 6th bedroom with the sofa converting to a large double bed.

twin bedroom

utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer, sink, clothes dryers

boot room with coat hooks and shoe rack

WC

Upstairs

double bedroom with king-sized bed, TV and en-suite bathroom.

double bedroom with double bed, TV and en-suite bathroom.

twin bedroom with 2 single beds that can be converted to a large double bed.

bunk-bed room.

family bathroom with bath and separate shower.

large landing with children's toys, games and books, plus another sofa.

two travel cots are available.

Outside

The garden is a particular feature of Bowerswood, giving loads of space for football, cricket, badminton and other games.

above-ground swimming pool which the kids will love, plus four sun loungers

large patio with sofas, a 12-seat table under a vine-covered pergola which provides lovely dappled shade on hot sunny days, a BBQ and a pond with fountain, waterfall and fish.

children's play area with swings, 2 slides and a trampoline.

substantial garden cabin housing a slate-bedded snooker/pool table with all equipment, a sofa, arm chairs and TV/DVD player.

an enormous double garage with table tennis, table football, darts, sofas and gym equipment.

small patio next to the house with table and 2 chairs.

picnic table.

There is a large drive with room for several cars.

Guest access

Guests can check in themselves on the day of arrival with the front door key located in a security box.

Additional information

All bed linen, towels and tea towels are provided. Unlimited broadband wifi is available throughout the house and garden. Gas and electricity usage is included in the price.

Up to 4 pets can be brought, charged at £5 per pet per night.

The minimum stay is 7 nights from mid-July to end August with arrival and departure on Fridays, 7 nights at Christmas with flexible arrival/departure days, and 2 or 3 nights the rest of the year with flexible arrival/departure days.

A deposit of 20% is payable to secure your booking.

No parties unless with our agreement.  No all male groups.

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Bowerswood is located in one of the loveliest parts of the UK, with so much to see and do.

The New Forest is one of the largest remaining tracts of unenclosed pasture land, heathland and forest in Southern England, where ponies, cows, sheep, deer and even pigs and goats roam freely, including in villages and all over the roads. There are miles and miles of walks, off-road cycling and horse-riding, plus canoeing/kayaking and other outdoor pursuits. And countless countryside pubs and cafes.

The medieval city of Salisbury, just 15 minutes away by car, has its spectacular cathedral built in the 13th century with the country’s tallest spire, largest cloisters and biggest cathedral close. It also houses one of 4 remaining copies of the Magna Carta, one of the world’s oldest working clocks and the grave of former Prime Minister Sir Edward Heath. The Market Square, High Street, Fish Row and other streets have delightful cafes, restaurants, bars, shops, museums and theatres. The Charter Market is held every Tuesday and Saturday in the Market Square.

Stonehenge – the legendary prehistoric stone circle – is a 30-minute drive away and there are other ancient sites near Salisbury at Old Sarum, Figbury Ring and Danebury Iron Age Hill fort.

The south coast is only 35-40 minutes drive away with glorious sandy beaches at Bournemouth, Southbourne, Poole and Mudeford (near Christchurch). All have dog-permitted beaches, cafes, shops and fabulous views out towards the Isle of Wight and the “Isle” of Purbeck.

Within a 5-minute drive you’ll find the beautiful village of Downton with its greens, water meadows and thatched cottages. You are not far from the lovely New Forest towns of Lyndhurst and Brockenhurst, the New Forest water park with aqua park and wake-boarding, Moors Valley Country Park with Go Ape, adventure playgrounds, bike hire and steam railway, Paulton’s Park family theme park with Peppa Pig World, Marwell zoo, Longdown Activity Farm, the Snowtrax Alpine Activity Centre, Longleat Safari Park, Beaulieu motor museum, the ancient ship-building village of Bucklers Hard, Hengistbury Head and Bournemouth Oceanarium to name just a few.

There is a post office and convenience store in Woodfalls (15 minute walk, 2 minute drive) while nearby Downton has a Co-op and an Asda on the Move, plus a fish and chip shop, the brilliant Borough cafe, a pharmacy, 2 hairdressers and a barbers, 3 pubs, and a leisure centre with two indoor tennis courts, a sports hall and a pay-as-you-go gym.

The King’s Head pub with excellent food and beers is one minute’s walk down the hill, and the Woodfalls Inn a 15-minute walk in the other direction.

There is a children’s playground and tennis court 3 minutes’ drive away in Woodfalls, and a pay-and-play golf course at nearby Hamptworth with a 666-yard par 6 hole appropriately named “the Beast”, plus a driving range.

We provide a guest folder with everything you need to know about the house and the local area, and recommendations for places to visit and things to do.