Detached country cottage in a rural setting with direct Forest access. With excellent walking routes right from the doorstep, Brogenslade comfortably accommodates up to eight guests and is pet friendly.
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GROUND FLOOR
Entrance into porch and through to hallway with stairs to first floor, doors to all rooms and back door to garden. Kitchen with electric cooker, larder fridge, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, kettle, Nespresso coffee machine and cafetiere. Breakfast table which can be extended to seat 6. Lounge/Diner with comfortable seating, Smart TV and dining table seating eight. Patio doors to rear garden terrace and lawn beyond. Snug with comfortable seating, TV and inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove. Utility room with fridge/freezer, washing machine, iron/ironing board and small clothes airer. Bedroom 4 with double 4ft 6 bed, wardrobe and chest of drawers. Wetroom with wide door and large walk-in power shower, wash basin, WC and towel rail. Disabled features including shower chair, toilet support rail and alarm pull cord. Stairs to first floor. FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1 with 5ft king size bed, built-in wardrobes, dressing table and chest of drawers. Views over garden and open Forest beyond. Family shower room with large shower cubicle and power shower, wash basin, WC and towel rail. Bedroom 2 with twin 3ft single beds, built-in wardrobe with long mirror and chest of drawers. Bedroom 3 with twin 3ft single beds, built-in hanging space and drawers. Family bathroom with bath and power shower over, wash basin and WC.
Brogenslade is a traditional detached Forest cottage offering spacious and comfortable accommodation for up to eight guests. Located in a rural spot overlooking open forest, free-roaming ponies, deer, cattle and even pigs during the pannage season, can be seen grazing right outside. With plenty of space for everyone to relax and enjoy the tranquil setting, this ‘dark sky’ area affords plenty of night-time stargazing opportunities.
A large, comfortable lounge/diner overlooks the garden and patio area and has far-reaching views over Ibsley Common. There is a separate cosy snug with inglenook fireplace and log burning stove, perfect for chillier days, plus a well-equipped kitchen and large utility room. The cottage benefits from a downstairs double bedroom and accessible wet room which includes a folding shower chair. Cottage stairs lead upstairs, with three bedrooms, a family bathroom and a further shower room, offering practical accommodation for larger groups.
Furze Hill is one of many quaint hamlets and villages in this quieter area of the New Forest National Park. With quiet country lanes meandering alongside streams and village greens home to grazing New Forest ponies, visitors can enjoy the glorious walks, cycle routes and bridleways. Local pubs offer relaxed dining and are generally dog-friendly. Within a 10-minute drive is the picturesque town of Fordingbridge, with its medieval bridge spanning the River Avon, and a selection of shops, boutiques, pubs and café’s. Other local attractions include the New Forest Water park, Blashford Lakes for bird watching, Breamore House and the Dorset Heavy Horse Farm, plus the renowned beaches of the south coast beyond.
Please note: the cottage is located a short way up a lane which may be uneven and have potholes!
Outside
The peaceful gardens surround the cottage, with glorious views over the open Forest. There is a large lawn, with seasonal shrubs and trees, and a large wildlife pond (surrounded by netting for safety). A patio area can be accessed from the lounge/diner or the back door, with a circular wooden bench table/chair set and charcoal barbecue, perfect for outdoor meals and drinks.
Parking
There is parking for 1 car on the private driveway and space for a maximum of 2 further cars in front of the driveway/gates.
Additional information
Included: Bed linen and towels (guests must provide their own beach towels if required), central heating, internet and Wi-Fi. Welcome basket of logs and kindling in the appropriate season. Telephone: Mobile reception is poor, so please check with your provider prior to booking if this might be an issue. There is a landline phone at the cottage for emergency use only. Pets: Two dogs accepted. Please bring your own dog beds/towels as dogs can get quite wet and muddy walking across the forest! Dogs must be over the age of one year old (unless agreed with the owner prior to booking) and fully housetrained, well behaved and kept downstairs and off the furniture. Please note a £30 pet charge per dog per week applies. Children: All ages welcome. Travel cot, highchair and stair gates provided. Please bring own cot bedding. Young children should be supervised at all times in the garden as there is a large pond, which has netting around and over for safety. Accessible features: Wet room with wide door and large walk-in power shower with shower chair, toilet support rail and alarm pull cord. Portable wheelchair ramp to enter the property and two half-steps to reduce step height if needed. EV Charging: Not available at this property. Bicycle Storage: Available within the large utility room. Short Breaks: Available all year round. Bookable within the low season any time and within 2 weeks of the stay in the mid and high seasons. Local facilities: Hockey’s Farm Shop and cafe (1 mile), The Royal Oak, North Gorley (1.5 miles), The Forresters Arms, Frogham (2 miles). All the amenities of Fordingbridge (4 miles) including shops, café’s, pubs and restaurants, plus petrol station. The historic city of Salisbury (11.5 miles) and beaches of the south coast including Mudeford and Bournemouth (approx. 20 miles).
