Enchanting Cottage - South Downs National Park

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A house with a brick exterior, a white front, and a wooden pergola with potted plants.
A living room with a fireplace, bookshelves, a sofa, and a dining area.
A walk-in closet with two white robes hanging on wooden hangers, a wooden nightstand with a white lamp, and a pair of slippers on the floor.
A white building with a green window, a wooden porch, and a garden with various plants and a bench.
A garden with a sign for Lavender Cottage, surrounded by various plants and a blue chair.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near South Downs National Park

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Onsite parking available
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Horndean, Hampshire
  • Place, South Downs National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Goodwood Motor Circuit
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Goodwood Racecourse
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪48 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

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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 Havant Leisure Centre and West Sussex Falconry. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Map
Horndean, Hampshire

What's nearby

  • South Downs National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Goodwood Motor Circuit - 28 min drive - 34.3 km
  • Goodwood Racecourse - 29 min drive - 30.3 km
  • Goodwood House - 30 min drive - 29.0 km
  • West Wittering Beach - 37 min drive - 41.9 km

Getting around

  • Rowlands Castle Station - 6 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Robin Hood - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Bumblebee Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Village Coffee Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Farmers Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Ship & Bell - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Enchanting Cottage - South Downs National Park ?

On-site parking is available at the 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, Queen Elizabeth Country Park and South Downs National Park. Havant Leisure Centre and West Sussex Falconry are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug, 2023
Thank you so much Norbert. You were the most delightful family to host in the cottage! We really hope to see you here again one day. All the best from us both, Sally
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

July visit

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jun, 2022
Thank you so much for such a lovely review! You were both delightful guests to have in the cottage, and you obviously thoroughly enjoyed your time here. I hope you're having fun in London over such a special weekend! All the best, and safe journey home. Sally x
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2022
Your lovely review came through finally! Thanks so much. All the best, Sally
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2023
Thanks for your kind words Jill. You were lovely guests to have in the cottage. We hope to be able to host you here again one day. Have a great time for the rest of your stay in Europe. Very best wishes 😁
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May, 2021
Thank you Ken! Lovely to meet you both, and Thanks for leaving the cottage in such great shape. Look forward to seeing you here again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful holiday

We have just returned from a glorious week in Lavender Cottage. It is a beautiful set up, clean, high quality finish and brilliant location. We certainly lucked out with the weather, sunny every day meant we were on the beach all the time! Thank you Sally and Richard!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2020
Thanks for such a super review... we loved having you all here, and were very impressed with your totally cool response to the drama of the wasps nest! See you all again soon I hope. Xally x
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic long weekend

We stayed at Lavender Cottage in July 2020. We picked it based on a good location and nice looking photos. The reality was even better with good access to a variety of things to do nearby and the property and grounds were even better than we expected with a wonderful garden. Sally was an excellent host and the little touches like the welcome basket were the cherry on the cake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2020
Thank you so much for such a great review. Come and stay again sometime soon, you’d all be most welcome! Sally
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept, 2021
Thank you for your lovely review Martin! You were a delightful family to host in the cottage. Hope you’ll return one day. All the best, Sally
Archival

10/10 Excellent

a must stay in a lovely peaceful cottage

we were warmly welcomed into the cottage our host were the sweetest people ever. I highly recommend this cottage but if traveling from the USA please bring a Europe maps addition to your GPS as the cottage is not easy to find but well worth the stay. our gps took us right to it with no issues and well worth the Europe map update. nice peaceful town not far away and great grocery store within 8 mins away. we spend time at the Portsmouth dockyard and that was about 30 mins away. can't say enough about the cottage extremely clean and fresh. beds very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Thanks so much for such a great review! We're so pleased you had such a great trip. We hope to welcome you back here next time you visit the UK. With very best wishes to you all. Sally x
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful break

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept, 2021
Thank you so much for your lovely review Matt. We’re so pleased you enjoyed yourselves here and had a good break. Look forward to seeing you all again one day. With very best wishes, Sally
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug, 2021
Thank you so much for such a lovely review Sam! So pleased you enjoyed your stay here - and hope to see you all again one day!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May, 2021
I’m so pleased you enjoyed your time here in spite of the terrible weather! And thank you so much for leaving the cottage so beautifully tidy. It was a joy to go in and ‘clear up’! Look forward to seeing you again one day. All the best, Sally
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr, 2021
Thank you so much Van and Christoffer for such a lovely review! And so pleased to hear you enjoyed yourselves so much! Hope your little cuddly toy found his way home, and look forward to seeing you all again soon. All the best, Sally
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