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Pergola and cottage
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Olive by front door

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Gather by the fire
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near South Downs National Park
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

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.

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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

Property # 8170868
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
Long-term renters welcome
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

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? Make time for HMS Victory, or head to an event or a match at Goodwood Motor Circuit. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Horndean, Hampshire

What's nearby

  • South Downs National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Gunwharf Quays - 29 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Goodwood Motor Circuit - 29 min drive - 34.4 km
  • Goodwood Racecourse - 34 min drive - 31.4 km
  • West Wittering Beach - 40 min drive - 41.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bumblebee Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Village Coffee Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪New Golden Leaf - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Hampshire Hog - ‬6 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. Waterlooville 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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norbert S.

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

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
Verified

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
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jill R.

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

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
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

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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
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

Janet w.

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
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

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
Verified

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
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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
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

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
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

About the host

Hosted by Sally Lang

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Sally and Richard live in the adjacent converted barn having sold the farmhouse a couple of years ago after nearly 40 years. 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 impossible 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 too if you don't want to cook!

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