Entrance into large kitchen/diner. The dining area has a large ash table seating six guests. The well equipped kitchen includes electric hob and oven, fridge-freezer, slimline dishwasher, microwave Nespresso machine and washing machine. Door to conservatory. The conservatory has doors on to the garden and includes comfortable seating and has a CD player. The cosy lounge includes comfortable seating, beautiful inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove and a Smart TV. Another door from the lounge leads out into the conservatory also. Open tread stairs from the lounge lead to the first floor. Bedroom 1 double bed (4ft 6in) with en suite shower room. Bedroom 2 single bed(3ft). Bedroom 3 small single bed (2ft 6in) with pull out bed underneath (please note space will be restricted when the second bed is used). Family bathroom with shower over bath, hand basin and WC.
As featured in the Guardian on line 7 January 2019 UK Cottages with Pools. Click here Nestled away in this beautiful corner of the New Forest, in the quiet village of Frogham is Crossroads Cottage. This cosy, country cottage is presented beautifully with in keeping furniture and lovely inglenook fireplace. The cottage has ample living space for up to five guests with large kitchen/diner, separate lounge and sunny conservatory.
The open tread staircase from the lounge leads up to three characterful bedrooms. A pretty single bedroom, second single room with a pull-out bed underneath (please note space is restricted when the second bed is used) and finally a lovely master bedroom with double bed and en suite shower room. There is also a family bathroom located on the first floor for guests convenience.
The kitchen is well equipped with dishwasher, washing machine and Aga heated during the colder months of the year. Along with under floor heating in the conservatory, wood burning stove in the lounge, together with oil central heating, this is certainly a cottage that lends itself as cosy all year round.
One of the main features of staying at Crossroads Cottage is the luxury of your very own swim spa! With under floor heating throughout and heated to 32 degrees the swim spa can be used all year. The swim spa is professionally maintained and consists of counter flow jets that are adjustable to suit your swimming style. There is a hydrotherapy seating area with fully adjustable massage function, for up to six people. A real treat for guests who love a swim every day.
The sunny garden is mainly laid to lawn including a large patio area with wooden garden furniture and two sun loungers provided, perfect for laying in the sun in the warmer weather. Please note guests should always supervise their children whilst in the garden and in the swim spa.
And if that wasn’t enough, straight from the front gate and along the road for a two minute stroll you will find miles of open forest just waiting to explore. Close by, on the crossroads, is the popular Foresters Arms for a hearty pub lunch or delicious evening meal. Ponies, donkeys and other forest livestock can often be seen wandering past the gate in this enchanting section of the forest.
Just a short drive away is the delightful town of Fordingbridge and Ringwood with many convenience stores and eateries, a little further afield is the beautiful city of Salisbury and the coast is only around 30 minutes away.
Crossroads Cottage is ideal for a wonderful stay in the heart of the New Forest and we have no hesitation in recommending this cottage for a family holiday, couples or a small group of friends.
A large patio stretches across the back of the cottage. The owners have provided a wooden set of garden furniture seating six with two separate wooden sun loungers and two folding fabric sun loungers. There is also a gas barbecue for guests to use. The rest of the garden is laid to lawn with some gravel areas.
Across the garden is the pool house that includes a luxury swim spa heated to 32 degrees year round. The pool house has under floor heating and some seating for guests convenience.
Known as ‘The Northern Gateway to the New Forest’, Fordingbridge is a picturesque town on the banks of the River Avon. The town is known for its majestic medieval bridge which features seven elegant arches dating from 1286AD and was once noted for its smuggling. The infamous Captain Diamond, the "Smuggler King", spent much of his time in a local hostelry. Today, Fordingbridge is home to an eclectic mix of interesting, independent shops and boutiques. In Kings Yard, you’ll find The Towns Visitor Information Centre and Fordingbridge Museum which houses an impressive collection of exhibitions and local history.
There are plenty of really good pubs and restaurants in and around Fordingbridge. In the town centre try The George and The Bat and Ball. Close by in Whitsbury is The Cartwheel Inn, and in Rockbourne, The Rose and Thistle.
The Avon Valley footpath runs for 34 miles from Salisbury to Christchurch. The surrounding scenery is the essence of stunningly beautiful English countryside, winding through high chalk downlands and water meadows.The River Avon is a celebrated and well known fishing destination with scenic backdrops and inspiring views. You can buy day permits to fish from Riverside Park Recreation Park from the Visitor information Centre, or Q8 service station. Keen fishermen may also like to try Rockbourne Trout Fishery, a short drive north of the town centre. There are six stunning lakes for fly fishing and a tributary to the River Avon, all set in over 55 secluded acres of woodland.
The New Forest is great for star gazing its inky black skies. Enthusiasts may like to contact Fordingbridge Astronomers online. They’re amateur astronomers of all ages and abilities who are keen share their interest of astronomy and regularly meet up.
Just south of Fordingbridge in Midgham are outdoor activity specialists Insight Activities. They offer archery, crossbows, combat archery and axe throwing! During the summer months you can visit the excavation of a Roman Villa in Rockbourne, and to the north is Breamore Estate, an Elizabethan manor house, countryside museum and a fine example of an Anglo-Saxon church – open April – October.
There is parking for up to three cars on the gravel driveway. Please ensure the gates are closed at all times.
Included Bed linen and towels (please bring own towels for use in the spa and for the beach), central heating (oil), electricity, WiFi (fibre) and one complimentary basket of logs for the wood burner in the appropriate season. Children All ages welcome, must be supervised outside at all times. Travel cot (please bring own cot bedding), high chair and stair gate available. Pets Regret no pets. Telephone There is a landline available for UK landline and UK mobile outgoing calls only. No incoming calls are accepted. Mobile signal is variable. Parking For three cars. EV Charging is not available at this property. Bicycle Storage Available covered in the wood store or in a stainless steel bike rack. Beaches Bournemouth sandy beach – 18 miles. Pubs Foresters Arms – 100 metres, The Three Lions Restaurant – 1 mile. Shops in Fordingbridge – 3 miles. Short Breaks Available low season. Changeover Saturday. Check in times: 4pm Check out times: 10am Property Self-catering holiday cottage.
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