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The Old Barn
Exbury,
Hampshire
Self-catering
Visit owner's website
£130 - £150
£595 - £850
1 bed
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
Former blacksmith’s workshop in a chocolate-box corner of the New Forest, where clematis climbs the trellis and all you hear are the birds
£130 - £150
£595 - £850
Your dates are available!
2 Guests 13 Dec 25 - 13 Dec 25
Visit the owner's site and book direct with them. No fees or fuss from us.
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£595 - £850 per week
The Experience
On an estate with real pedigree – it was once owned by the Mitfords – and perfect for two; a quiet, very spacious, bolthole a short drive from beaches and river walks. The owners next door will leave the essentials, a basket of logs and hand made local goat’s milk soap. There’s a sofa for each of you or snuggle up together for films in front of the fire.
It’s outdoorsy here between forest and beach: sailing on the river, spotting ponies roaming the heathland, space for muddy boots and bicycles. The garden is secluded, furnished and full of trilling birds, take out books and board games for evenings al fresco.
It’s just over two miles to Lepe Beach or the Royal Oak pub at Hilltop, and Exbury Gardens is a walk away – take a detour via Mr Eddy’s Tea Rooms and back along the river for views of Buckler’s Hard.
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We think you'll love
- Having forest walks and also wonderful beaches
- The setting, in the most charming village
- The feeling of space
You should know
- No children or pets
- It’s not for those who want excitement on the doorstep
Essentials
- EV charger
- Self check-in
- Swimming pool
- Hot tub
- Garden
- Open fire / woodburner
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast available
- Meals available
- Vegetarian meals
- Oven
- Parking on premises
- Free parking nearby
- Accessible by public transport
- WiFi
- Television
- Central heating
- Limited mobility
- Wheelchair access
- Mobile reception
- Hob
- Barbecue
- Paid parking nearby
- Air conditioning
- Relaxation areas
- Washing machine
- Tennis court
- Microwave oven
- No smoking
- Credit cards
- Working farm
- Owner has pets
- Electricity included
- Dishwasher
- Pets welcome
Family friendly
- Baby monitor
- Books and toys
- Children welcome
- Babies welcome
- Stair gates
- High chair
- Fire guard
- Cot available
Nearby
- Pub/bar within 3 miles
- Restaurant within 3 miles
- Shop within 3 miles
Activities
- Bikes available
- Food courses
- Kayaking
- Other courses
- Sailing
- Surfing
- Wild swimming
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Pricing
- Nightly price
- from £130
- Weekly price
- from £595
- Damage deposit
- 100
- 1 Cottage for 2
- From £1301 bed1 bedroom
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Information
Booking information
- Check in
- From 3pm
- Check out
- 10am
- Other details
- Minimum stay: 3 nights. 7 nights min May - October.
- Closed
- Never.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Meals
- We are only minutes away from the Montagu Arms, with its Michelin restaurant and brasserie.
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Reviews
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Our week of self-catering at The Old Barn in Exbury was an excellent experience. Not least, the communication with Kate, the pin advance of our stay, helped us to plan our visits to The Montague Arms, Exbury Gardens and Beaulieu Motor Museum before our arrival. We also booked a Click & Collect from Bursledon Tescos’s in Southampton to collect the evening of our arrival. It was important for us, as over-70s folk, to reduce our contact with the public and by doing all this in advance we relaxed. The spaciousness of the property surpassed our expectations and to the private garden was a bonus.
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Really enjoyed our stay at the Old Barn. It's beautifully done, and a lot more spacious than would be expected for a one bed place. Very well equipped kitchen. Super comfy bed, and sofas. Altogether very relaxing place for a break.
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The Old Barn is a lovely place to stay. The accommodation is spacious, well furnished and equipped and in a lovely location. There was plenty of information about the cottage and the area and a good supply of books and videos. It was very handy having Mr Eddy's so close by to nip out for a coffee, or lunch. We would certainly use The Old Barn if we visit the area again
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Very clean, comfortable, well-equipped and welcoming cottage in a peaceful location. Plenty to do in the area, and very convenient to be able to walk to the beautiful Exbury Gardens. A walk along the lanes eventually leads to the sea and a visit to the cafe overlooking the coast. A good base for visiting the New Forest area.
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Location
The neighbourhood
Traditional Exbury is one of the New Forest’s prettiest villages, surrounded by saltmarshes and creeks with a soundtrack of church bells, birdsong and the occasional clip clop of hooves. The nearest shops are in Blackfield (two miles) but it’s Beaulieu (four miles) you’ll fall in love with; the village is home to the Montagu Arms, the Motor Museum, grand and gothic Palace House and a river for boating and unhurried strolls. The Isle of Wight is a short ferry ride for a day out. The Pig at Brockenhurst (eight miles) is a great pick for a special supper, or it’s just a bit further to Limewood.
Local points of interest from Kate Johnson
- Exbury Gardens-a spectacular 200-acre garden, world-famous for the Rothschild Collection of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, rare trees and shrubs. Paths meander down to the Beaulieu river and there is a small steam railway if you prefer to view by train
- Historic Beaulieu is the next village. Visit the famous Motor Museum, Palace House (home of Lord Montagu) and the ruined Cistercian Abbey. Browse the lovely art gallery. Treat yourselves at the Michelin starred Montagu Arms or enjoy tea & cake at café.
- Bustling Lymington with its waterfront and marinas is a short drive away. There are plenty of shops and galleries to browse and cafes & pubs to linger in.
- Visit the Isle of Wight. The passenger or car ferry goes from Lymington to Yarmouth. There are great walks, pubs, seafood restaurants, Osborne House - Queen Victoria's retreat and plenty of sailing to watch.
- Walk or cycle through the fabulous heathland of the New Forest on one of the many paths. See the ponies, cows, deer and even pigs that roam free. Many of the walks take in one of the lovely pubs.
- Visit the beach. Lepe with stunning views to the Isle of Wight, and D-Day remains is a 5 minute drive; Calshot with pretty beach huts is a 10 minute drive.
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Introducing
Kate Johnson
Red and Kate run a non-alcoholic drinks company, Highball Cocktails, which have won Great Taste awards. They’ll leave a key for you to let yourself in but are on hand if you need them. They came to Exbury for the peace and quiet and space to keep a boat on the Beaulieu River – any chance they get, they’re off around the Solent or across to the Isle of Wight.
Immaculate, airy and well equipped cottage in very quiet village. There are lovely New Forest walks not too far away and Exbury Gardens just up the road. Highly recommended.