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Beautifully Appointed Riverside Thatched Cottage. Town Centre, Yet Secluded

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A serene garden with a small pond, a wooden bridge, and lush greenery.
A cozy cottage with a small porch, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained lawn.
A kitchen with a large window, a sink, and a knife block.
A staircase with beige carpeted steps leading to a landing with a wooden handrail.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Fordingbridge, England
  • Place, Fordingbridge Town Hall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Fordingbridge Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, New Forest National Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Fordingbridge

Located in Fordingbridge, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Breamore House and Countryside Museum and Edmondsham House and Gardens are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bramshaw Golf Club and Go Ape at Moors Valley Ringwood. Travelling with kids? Consider Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World, or check out an event or a game at Raymond McEnhill Stadium. Jet skiing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Fordingbridge, England

What's nearby

  • Fordingbridge Library - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Fordingbridge Town Hall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Fordingbridge Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • New Forest National Park - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Stonehenge - 46 min drive - 44.3 km

Getting around

  • Pokesdown for Boscombe Station - 21 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Altrullo - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Riverside Tea Garden - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Monmouth Ash - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪High Corner Inn - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautifully Appointed Riverside Thatched Cottage. Town Centre, Yet Secluded pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautifully Appointed Riverside Thatched Cottage. Town Centre, Yet Secluded?

As of 6 Nov, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautifully Appointed Riverside Thatched Cottage. Town Centre, Yet Secluded on 7 Mar, 2027 start from S$684, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Beautifully Appointed Riverside Thatched Cottage. Town Centre, Yet Secluded?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautifully Appointed Riverside Thatched Cottage. Town Centre, Yet Secluded?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautifully Appointed Riverside Thatched Cottage. Town Centre, Yet Secluded?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Beautifully Appointed Riverside Thatched Cottage. Town Centre, Yet Secluded located?

This family-friendly Fordingbridge cottage is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Fordingbridge Hospital and New Forest National Park. Fordingbridge Town Hall and Fordingbridge Library are also within 5 minutes.

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. 49 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, clean property in a great location to explore the New Forest. The back garden was fantastic. Shane was a great communicator and a thoroughly nice chap!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely lovely 2 night stay in this gorgeous cottage with beautiful gardens. The cottage was immaculately clean and very well equipped. Thanks so much to Shane for great food recommendations and much appreciated welcome gifts. We hope to be back! Many thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful weekend break

Beautiful cottage and garden, nicely tucked away in Fordingbridge. Communication from the host was superb!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May, 2025
Hi Amy. Sorry I didn’t get to welcome you in person but thank you for your kind words. So glad you had a nice weekend. Shane
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A very nice place to stay

Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct, 2022
So glad you were comfortable!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage

Lovely cottage Very well equipped kitchen Amazing garden Great location for exploring the new forest Shane was very welcoming
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct, 2022
Hi Emma. So glad it worked well. This time of year, the weather can be uncooperative! Thanks for leaving the cottage in super condition which was much appreciated. Hope to welcome you again one day. Best. Shane
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Stay

Wier Cottage and gardens are so beautifully picturesque. The best we have stayed in. Shane was the perfect host. Every thing was perfect in every way.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2023
Thanks for your nice review. It was a delight to welcome you to Weir Cottage. So pleased you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again one day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay in a Beautiful Spot

Our stay at Weir Cottage was wonderful! Beautiful property and house that’s well-maintained. Shane provides everything his guests could need and more, and was great with communication. If you’re thinking about this one, just book your stay. You won’t regret it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2026
Hi Elizabeth. I’m embarrassed that I have only just seen your kind words from last year as Vrbo doesn’t let me know a review has been left. Thanks for what you said and would be great to welcome you again one day. Since the building work during the winter Weir Cottage now benefits from a cloakroom on the ground floor. Regards. Shane
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short stay

Lovely property in lovely surroundings. Great contact with the host and a lovely homely feel to the cottage. Good location for the new forest and great for a short walk to local shops and restaurants. Would certainly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2024
Thank you for your generous words. Sorry not to have welcomed you in person but I was away myself. So pleased you had a nice time
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

New Forest visit

We loved staying at Weir Cottage, Shane welcomed us and explained different procedures for the cottage. Location was good and the information given to us by Shane was very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul, 2024
Thank you very much for reviewing your stay at Weir Cottage. So glad you had an enjoyable time even though the weather was not entirely cooperative. Hope to welcome you again one day. Kind regards. Shane
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

We loved our time in Fordingbridge and the property was wonderful. Shane was welcoming and available if we needed anything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul, 2023
Hello Heidi, Thank you for taking the trouble to review your recent stay at Weir Cottage. It was a delight to meet you and so glad you were comfortable. Hope to see you again one day! Regards Shane
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Weir Cottage!

This property is immaculate and well appointed. Shane is the perfect host and his attention to detail excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The surrounding area at the edge of the New Forest is a delight!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jun, 2022
Thank you so much for your great review and for choosing Weir Cottage for your anniversary celebration. My thanks, too, for leaving the cottage in such immaculate order. Hope to see you again one day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic cottage. Beautiful cottage, stunning gardens. Very comfortable, stylish and well equipped. Quiet place but close to local pubs and restaurants. Friendly and helpful host.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super stay will definitely return

The property is unbelievably gorgeous. Shane is a great host. Really helpful and super knowledgeable about the area. We had a fab weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb, 2024
So great to meet you both and thank you for your kind words. Glad you had a fun weekend. Thanks for choosing Weir Cottage!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cottage in an amazing location

We really enjoyed our stay. The cottage has everything you need and is beautifully presented. The host made us feel very welcome he was very attentive. The garden has a wow factor. There are plenty of lovely restaurants nearby and the New Forest is on your doorstep. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May, 2024
Hi Jo. Thanks for taking the time to review your experience at Weir Cottage. So pleased you had an enjoyable stay and hope to welcome you again one day. Shane
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weit cottage short break

Weir cottage was a beautifully presented and well appointed thatched cottage close to Fordingbridge town centre yet with a feeing of being remote. Shane was easy to communicate with and provided lots of local information. I would definitely recommend this accomodation for short or long breaks in the New Forest.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2025
It was a real pleasure meeting you and Denise and to know you had a great time here on your short break in the New Forest area. Thank you for leaving the cottage in wonderful shape for us. Hope to welcome to welcome you again one day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great midweek break

Weir cottage is a beautifully appointed cottage set in beautiful private gardens. Our host was very helpful and provides first class accommodation. Although located in the center of Fordingbridge it is very quiet and peaceful. I have no hesitation in recommending this cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May, 2022
Thanks for your great review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property and location

Easy to find with everything you need within walking distance. Could not believe it was so close to the town with such a rural garden and feel about the property and garden. We felt so at home. It had more mod cons than we are used to, so it felt like a holiday. Wish we could have had more time away from our farm and animals to enjoy the property and new forest even more
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2026
Hi Nell. Only now have I read your lovely review from last year! Thank you for taking the time to write. Much appreciated. Best wishes. Shane
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cottage and garden

We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful place for our staycation holiday. Beautiful cottage, clean and comfortable. Peaceful, beautiful gardens and quiet surroundings. A great base for exploring the New Forest and surrounding areas. Shane is an excellent and very friendly host. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug, 2023
It was a delight to meet you and your family. Thank you for your kind remarks and for leaving the cottage in immaculate order. Hope very much to welcome you again one day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fab weekend away

We had a fabulous long weekend at Weir cottage and loved every minute. From the easy parking (essential when travelling with a baby!) to the well stocked, clean, well furnished cottage, to the wonderful views in the fantastic garden our time there was perfect. We very much enjoyed sitting on the decking in the evening listening to the birds and wildlife. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2022
Thank you so very much for your kind words. So pleased you enjoyed your stay and really hope to welcome you again one day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay at Weir Cottage

Really enjoyable stay at Weir Cottage for the May bank holiday weekend. The accommodation was great, very well appointed and comfortable for the three of us. The outside space is beautiful and obviously a labour of love. Fordingbridge is well positioned for exploring the New Forest and the beaches around Bournemouth so we couldn’t have asked for more. Shane was a genial host, his knowledge of the local area was very welcome as we had never been to this part of the country before. Would definitely recommend a stay here, we will certainly be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun, 2023
Hi Steve. Thank you for taking the time to thoughtfully review your stay at Weir Cottage and the New Forest area. A delight to meet you and the family. Appreciate your kind words very much.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding thatched cottage in Fordingbridge

The cottage is immaculate, well appointed and in an excellent location on the edge of the New Forest. There are lots of pubs, restaurants, and shops just a short walk away. Every detail from the flowers at the front door to the heated towel rack was designed for the comfort and convenience of the guest. Shane was a terrific host and didn’t miss a thing. We will definitely return on our next trip to England.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2022
Hi Derek, thank you for your most generous review. Thanks too for leaving the cottage in immaculate order and even putting my bin bags out for me, ready for collection. Perfect guests! Certainly hope to see you on your next trip to UK.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

We had a wonderful stay at this charming, well-equipped gorgeous cottage. It is walking distance to all the local amenities and has some great restaurants that are walking distance, The George in particular has great food and atmosphere. What really makes this a wonderful stay is the charming garden - you can really see that love and nurture that the hosts have put into the garden over the years, it is beautiful. I loved sitting in the sun room or terrace reading my book in the evenings. Would thoroughly recommend the property and look forward to coming back soon. Fantastic hosts and Shane is very responsive and helpful. Thanks again for making it a memorable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr, 2024
Hi Jhumi, thank you so much for taking the trouble to review your stay at Weir Cottage. The garden this year is taking much longer to recover so hope you do get to return in the summer months. It was a pleasure to welcome you, your husband and son. Kind regards. Shane
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Had a fantastic stay at Weir Cottage. Shane, the host was very welcoming and friendly and we even had a fresh loaf of bread from the bakers and some milk upon our arrival. The cottage was beautiful and had a great mix of technlology without losing its original charachter. The garden is absolutelyvstunning with a pond, a river runjing yhrough and a weir to walk around. I went with my 3 year old daughter who loved running around in the garden. The location is also perfect. Just 30 mins drivr from Bournemouth and just a coiple of kiles from the New Forest. The high stret of Fordingbridge is just a 2 minute walk away. Perfect throughout.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wow!

We have stayed in a few guest houses recently. I have to say, this is probably the best place we have stayed at in terms of quality of accommodation. This time we wanted to avoid using the main "B&B" website, as they appear to be getting more and more greedy, so we looked for alternative sources, and found Weir Cottage. Shane really knows how to host, he has thought of everything possible in order to make life as functional and as easy as possible so guests can just get on and relax or do what else they want to do. The cottage itself is gorgeous and absolutely pristine, honestly, not a speck of dust anywhere. It's *extremely* well kitted out with functional and useful furnishings and implements/equipment. The king-size bed was as comfy as you can get. I really really struggle to think of any improvements that could be made, and I honestly can't think of anything that could be done any better. There's loads of kit in the kitchen, the IT/AV is as good as you will get, there's loads of games for kids & adults, the furnishings are extremely practical, and the place has a great modern, yet homely/cottagey feel to it. And, the local town is really really nice, and it's just a stones throw away - it has all you need there. Shane's communication is exceptional - again, he knows what it means to be a host, and a proper one at that. There's no way 5 stars does this cottage and experience justice. I'd love to just book it for 3 months straight and live here for a while. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan, 2024
It was a pleasure to host Ruth & James. Communication was first class and the cottage was left in excellent order which was much appreciated. Highly recommended to other hosts.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This beautiful cottage with an enormous garden is a delight to stay in.Its quiet, but only 2 mins from local shops and eateries.Shane our owner couldnt have been more helpful, and left some lovely surprise treats to welcome us.Truly a home from home.Can't wait to be able to go again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2026
Hi Lesley. I’ve only just seen your review and much appreciate your taking the time to say how you got on at Weir Cottage. Really pleased you were happy as it gives us great pleasure in sharing our beautiful surroundings with such nice people! Be lovely to welcome you again one day. Regards. Shane
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