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Enchanting Cottage - South Downs National Park

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Pergola and cottage
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Olive by front door

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Horndean, Hampshire
  • West Sussex Falconry
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Goodwood Motor Circuit
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • West Wittering Beach
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Chichester (QUG-Chichester - Goodward)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Enchanting Cottage - South Downs National Park

The cottage is situated in the tiny hamlet of Blendworth in the South Downs National Park, between Horndean and Rowlands Castle. Converted to high quality modern standard and beautifully maintained, it is fully equipped for self-catering. The vaulted living space gives it a stunning wow factor! We leave a hamper of basics and fresh flowers to welcome our guests and get them started. It has its own terrace with fragrant herb-filled raised borders.and faces a charming sunny courtyard with a walnut tree and a vine-clad pergola with a large table and chairs for alfresco dining. There is spectacular walking on the South Downs Way and some of the best cycling on and off road straight from the doorstep! A private tennis court within the property is available by arrangement with the owners.

Property manager

Sally Lang

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Waterlooville

Located in Waterlooville, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and Butser Ancient Farm are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at South Downs National Park and Chichester Harbour National Landscape. Travelling with kids? Consider West Sussex Falconry and PlayZone Portsmouth. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Horndean, Hampshire

What's nearby

  • West Sussex Falconry - 10 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Portsmouth International Port - 15 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Goodwood Motor Circuit - 24 min drive - 27.4 km
  • Goodwood Racecourse - 26 min drive - 30.1 km
  • West Wittering Beach - 34 min drive - 38.7 km

Getting around

  • Rowlands Castle Station - 6 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Village Chippy - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chandlers - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kens Kebabs & Speedy Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Farmer Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Spotted Cow, Waterlooville - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enchanting Cottage - South Downs National Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Enchanting Cottage - South Downs National Park ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enchanting Cottage - South Downs National Park ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Enchanting Cottage - South Downs National Park located?

This family-friendly Waterlooville cottage is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Butser Ancient Farm, Staunton Country Park and Queen Elizabeth Country Park. South Downs National Park is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Norbert S., Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We feel like home.

This cottage was the best place where we have ever been!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

July visit

Fantastic cottage in beautiful countryside. Highly recommended
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill R., Victoria Australia

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just perfect

Perfect. Comfortable, cosy with everything one would need for a relaxing holiday situated in the middle of the beautiful countryside of Hampshire
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Malachy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay in Horndean

Wonderful Hosts, great house, lovely location, would definitely recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay

Lavender Cottage has everything you could want or need. It is charmingly decorated and has a wonderful soaking tub after a nice day’s walking in the area. The hosts were extremely accommodating. I’ve been traveling around the UK for 14 years and this was one of the nicest places I’ve found. I’d highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage in the countryside.

We had a wonderful vacation and enjoyed our time at Lavender Cottage very much. Everything was as described. We would love to visit again.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

WENDY G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic property

Absolutely perfect in every aspect. Beautiful decor, perfect location and hosts. Some lovely touches including fresh flowers and hamper upon arrival. Access to tennis court and gardens. 5 ⭐️
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful break

Beautiful cottage and great hosts. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

karen O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, well equipped cottage.

Fabulous setting on a quiet rural area. The cottage is nestled in a courtyard with other buildings, but no other holiday makers! The hosts are extremely welcoming and helpful and the cottage has everything provided including a very generous welcome basket of local goodies.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage experience

Excellent cottage in Portsmouth area. Close to amenities but rural and quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous

Wonderful week in Lavender Cottage, Sally and Richard were excellent hosts, the property was comfortable, clean, pretty, and extremely well equipped. Lovely welcome hamper full of goodies. Highly recommend this property, we had a wonderful time.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb!

A lovely cottage, very well equipped and beautifully presented. Sally is an excellent owner / host. The booking process and subsequent comms were excellent. Cottage is very well situated, being a 15 minute walk from Horndean, and for those walking the South Downs Way, really well placed for the westerly sections.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

EXCELLENT ACCOMODATION

Beautifully presented, well equipped and a luxurious welcoming hamper just added to the lovely location and even nicer hosts Could not recommend more whole heartedly

10/10 Excellent

Matt F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect top quality cottage

Everything about this place is fantastic- Richard and Sally are lovely welcoming hosts - the place is decked out with top quality stuff right down to the towels (Hugo boss!). The location is fantastic and caters for everyone wether you want to be busy or just relax. The garden to the rear is brilliant and we are now croquets addicts !! All in all brilliant experience and will definitely go back if Sally and Richard will have us
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martin Jakubowski

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Holiday rental

There was a lovely welcome pack on arrival and the house was clean and extremely well presented with flowers in the rooms all of which made us feel special and welcome. Sally and her husband are perfect hosts and the renovation that they have undertaken at Lavender Cottage is excellent. The cottage is only a short distance from the A3 on the edge of a lovely village which makes it great for exploring both Hampshire and West Sussex. There is a lovely garden to explore with tennis court and a patio next to the cottage. It’s a perfect place for any length of holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay in beautiful cottage

Really enjoyed staying here. The owners were so very welcoming and provided all that we could have asked of them. The cottage is fantastic, and great location. We found loads to do that we and the kids enjoyed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful holiday

The property is beautiful, very well equipped and the hosts are extremely friendly and helpful. In particular, they let us leave our bikes secured in a garage that we could access, which was very much appreciated. The location is great for visiting local attractions and the grounds are extensive and beautiful. We had a lovely time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

Gorgeous cottage with everything you need and more. Lovely hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Luxury stay!

Wonderful stay , lots of extras , welcome pack , dressing gowns, friendly greeting and service . The cottage is beautifully decorated and the orchard and gardens amazing! Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul Murtagh

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Lavender cottage

We stayed for a week in Lavender cottage and had a really restful break. Cottage was fitted with everything we needed and was snug and cosy. Sally and Richard were very helpful and provided tips on restaurants and days out. Would definitely like to return.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ken G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home from Home

The cottage is in very good condition and had everything we needed. Particularly loved the fireplace and the generous welcome basket of goodies. Although we only stayed 4 days it felt longer. Thank you Sally for your hospitality.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christoffer L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic place!

The cottage is beautifully done, very well furnished and in a fantastic location. When we arrived there was a hamper full of local delicacies incluidng fresh bread and jam. Sally and Richard we wonderful and gave us lots of good advice on places to visit and where to eat. We loved the tennis court and the fact that there were an abundance of great hiking options withing 15 minutes drive (or you could go for a hike straight from the cottage). Will definetely be back and highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Trudy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lavender Cottage . Blendworth

We had a weeks stay in Lavender Cottage .Despite the weather we had a relaxing week visiting family. The cottage was very well equipped and extremely warm and cosy. We would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short family break

We had a lovely short break staying at Lavender Cottage. Our son loved the outdoor play area and the cottage was beautiful and well presented. We would love to revisit in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sally W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

We had a great stay in this lovely cottage, Sally the owner was so helpful and the cottage was beautifully presented. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

About the host

Hosted by Sally Lang

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Sally and Richard have lived in the adjacent farmhouse for 38 years. We had lived in the Middle East for a few years and had a dream that we would find an old farmhouse in the county we both grew up in, to bring up our family. This is it! We converted this old farm building (originally a foaling box) into an enchanting holiday cottage in 2015. Since then we have had 5 star reviews from everyone who has stayed here. We look forward to welcoming you to this beautiful part of Hampshire so you can discover for yourself how wonderful it is!

Why they chose this property

We love this tranquil rural location. It is near the coast and yet so close to Chichester, Portsmouth, Winchester, Petersfield and all the sporting and cultural activities that take place in this part of the country. There is masses to see and do for all tastes and times of the year! We are only an hour from London, so also ideal for a long weekend break.

What makes this property unique

You could spend a cosy winter weekend walking and curled up reading by the fire, or in the summer you could explore local beaches and watersports. You could play golf at one of half a dozen spectacular courses. There is fabulous scenery and walking on the South Downs Way. There are some of the most beautiful cycle routes on and off road right from our doorstep. You could bring your paints and find some stunning subject matter in the landscape, or you could go birdwatching in Pagham and Chichester Harbour. You could check out the local historical sites, or visit modern art galleries and sculpture parks or gardens in Chichester and Winchester.

There is so much to do locally, that it is difficult to list it all here. We have created a 'house book' which is full of ideas of places to go, and things to do.

There are lots of local pubs and restaurants if you don't want to cook!

Languages:

English, French
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