Entrance into hallway with doors to all rooms and stairs to first floor. Lounge with comfortable seating, Smart TV, DVD player and log burning stove. Bi-fold doors to rear deck and garden. Bedroom 3 with 6ft super king size bed and built-in wardrobe. The bed can be configured as a super king or two 3ft single beds; please advise your preference at the time of booking. Super king will be the default set up. Playroom with Smart TV, bean bags and toys. Cloakroom with basin and WC. Open plan kitchen/diner/snug with wooden dining table and benches to seat eight and log burning stove, range cooker with electric ovens and gas hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave and DeLonghi coffee machine. Snug with sofa, Smart TV and French doors opening onto garden terrace. Back door to covered passageway, leading to utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer and additional fridge.
ANNEXE Self-contained bedroom annexe accessed from the rear garden with 4ft 6 double bed, wardrobe, desk and en-suite shower room with shower cubicle, basin, WC and heated towel rail.
FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1 with 4ft 6 double bed, wardrobe, drawer units and TV. En-suite shower room with shower cubicle, wash basin, WC and heated towel rail. Bedroom 2 with 4ft 6 double bed, wardrobe and drawer unit. Family bathroom with bath and thermostatic shower over, wash basin, WC and heated towel rail.
New for 2026
Overlooking the open Forest, Heather Cottage is a charming and comfortable base with walks and cycle tracks to explore right from the doorstep. With plenty of space for the whole family to relax, log burners in both living spaces and a fabulous garden with pool, trampoline and separate bedroom annexe, Heather Cottage is a real gem of a holiday home.
This homely cottage has a comfortable lounge which opens onto the garden deck, the kitchen/diner has a snug area, and there is a downstairs super king bedroom and separate playroom. Upstairs are 2 further double bedrooms, the master with en suite, and a family bathroom. For an additional charge, the self-contained Garden Annexe Room can be booked, offering a double bed with en suite shower room. With Forest and paddock views surrounding, and free roaming ponies, donkeys, cattle and pigs passing by throughout the day, there is a real sense of peace and calm, yet with easy access to all the nearby amenities.
Brockenhurst village is within a 20-minute walk where you will find local shops, 2 mini-supermarkets, pubs and eateries. The renowned Pig restaurant is a 10-minute walk away, as is The Balmer Lawn Hotel, both offering fine dining options. The south coast yachting town of Lymington is just a short drive away, where there are plenty of interesting shops, a famous Saturday charter market, restaurants, pubs and coastal walks to enjoy. From Brockenhurst mainline station you can catch a train to Lymington, Southampton and Southbourne/Bournemouth with their fabulous award-winning beaches.
Please note: Pool will be available from 15th May – 25th September 2026 and 16th May – 26th September 2027.
Garden Annexe Bedroom is available to book at an additional £200 charge per week or short break.
Outside
The attractive garden overlooks paddocks and has a large flat lawn with seasonal planters. A decked terrace borders the rear of the house, with a dining set and outdoor sofa with coffee table, plus hammock and loungers for whiling away time in the warmer months. A trampoline with safety net will keep little ones happy, and the swimming pool is perfect for cooling off during the summer season.
The local area
If you want a car free break, Brockenhurst is one of the best places to stay in the New Forest. It has a railway station in the heart of the village and branch line to the Georgian marine town of Lymington. London is just a 90 minute trip – perfect for a bolt hole weekend away.
Brockenhurst is in the centre of the New Forest. It’s a large, traditional English village displaying thatched cottages, quaint little lanes and gorgeous chocolate box picture perfect scenery. It’s a hotspot for visitors and locals to gather. It’s one of the largest villages in the area, yet its managed to preserve its countryside appeal and homely charm without the trappings of commercialism. The vibe in the village is a gentle pace of life akin to how a generation lived fifty years ago. There’s no huge superstore, instead you will find a large selection of shops selling everything you’ll need for a holiday including grocer, butcher, baker, village post office and chemist as well as an array of interesting shops selling beautiful gifts, books and hobby crafts.
The most famous residents of the village are the free roaming New Forest ponies, cattle and donkeys. They are often seen around the village, at garden gates and in the high street peeping in to the shops in the hope of a carrot or two. Visitors love the novelty of shopping alongside four legged friends.
There are lots of great photo opportunities in and around the village. Head to the ford, known as ‘The Watersplash’ at the bottom of the high street. You’ll often come across ponies and donkeys stopping off for a drink on their way to graze on the open forest which surrounds the village.
During warmer months’ visitors can head to a pretty picnic spot at Balmer Lawn. There’s lots of grass to lay out on as well as a shingle beach with shallow water overlooking the Lymington River – a great family spot!
It’s worth taking a look at the oldest church in the New Forest – St. Nicholas Parish Church which dates back to AD737. The church yard is just as fascinating. You’ll see an enormous Yew Tree to the left of the south entrance porch, that’s estimated to be over 1,000 years old. This is also a great spot to see a thick carpet of bluebells in the spring. Not far from the high street is the village hall which has a busy calendar of events throughout the year for locals and visitors to enjoy.
If you fancy some horseback riding, Brockenhurst Riding Stables based at the New Forest Activity Centre just outside the village have a great reputation. To hire bikes pop into Cyclexperience at the railway station, they have a large choice of bikes, electric bikes, tandems, tag-a-longs and children’s seats. There are lots of trails, routes and tracks from the village for bikes rides or walkers wanting anything from a short stroll to a daylong hike out in to the forest – pack a picnic and off you go.
Brockenhurst also has a wonderful collection of coffee shops and cafes. Try Rosie Lea's Tea House & Bakery and The Buttery. There are super friendly pubs and restaurant’s serving great food, our favourites include The Snakecatcher, The Foresters Arms, Bistro 26 and a great Indian restaurant called Dynasty. There’s also a good fish and chip shop and Chinese take away.
Parking
There is off road parking for up to 2 cars on and in front of the private driveway, and in front of the cottage for visitors.
EV Charging This property offers electric vehicle charging via an outdoor mains socket as opposed to a dedicated EV point; please be aware that this can take longer to charge. Please let us know at the time of booking; there will be a £30.00 per vehicle per stay charge. Please bring your own charging cable.
Additional information
Included: Bed linen and towels (please provide own pool towels if required), gas central heating and Wi-Fi. Welcome basket of logs in the appropriate season. Mobile reception is generally reasonable, although please check with your provider prior to booking. Pets: 2 dogs welcome. Please note that they must be over the age of 1 year old (unless agreed with the owner prior to booking) and dogs must be fully house trained and well behaved. Please note that there is a standard charge of £30 per pet per week. Children: All ages welcome. Highchair (x2) and travel cot with bottom sheet (please bring own cot top bedding) available on request. Annexe: Available to book at an additional £200 charge per week or short break. Swimming pool: Intex ultra above ground swimming pool – 18ft x 9ft and 1.32m deep. Pool will be available from 15th May – 25th September 2026. Garden equipment: Jump King Deluxe 14ft x 10ft Trampoline with safety net. Children must be supervised at all times whilst using the trampoline, which is at your own risk. EV Charging: Electric vehicle charging possible (See parking section for details). £30.00 charge per vehicle per stay. Short Breaks: Available all year round from a Friday or Monday. Local facilities: Nearby pubs including The Huntsman, The Snakecatcher and The Foresters Arms – 20 minute walk. Restaurants including The Pig, The Balmer Lawn Hotel, Careys Manor – 10-15 minute walk. Local shops including Tesco Express and Co-Op, award winning bakery, greengrocer and butchers, plus petrol station – 4 minute drive. Beaches: Milford on Sea, Highcliffe and Avon Beaches (sandy) within a 20 minute drive. Brockenhurst Station: Mainline rail connections from London Waterloo, with journeys taking around 1 hour 35 mins.
