Entrance into open plan ground floor living with underfloor heating. Kitchen area with electric hob, integrated electric oven, microwave, dishwasher, larder fridge, separate freezer. Dining table with seating for six. Relaxation area with wood burner, wall hung Smart TV with DVD player, Digital Radio with CD player and ipod docking station, ample comfortable seating including recliners. French doors leading to the garden. Ground floor bedroom 3 with king size bed (5ft). Bedroom 2 with twin single beds (3ft). Ground floor bathroom with free standing bath, separate walk in shower, hand basin and WC. Stairs to galleried landing with further relaxation area with TV and built in DVD, overlooking the ground floor. Spacious bedroom 1 with king size bed (5ft), Juliette balcony with views over open fields, en suite shower with shower cubicle, hand basin and WC. Laundry room available which includes washing machine, tumble dryer, sink area and airer available to use. The laundry room is shared with Ash Barn guests.
This stunning barn conversion is an absolute must for anyone wanting to spend a relaxing time away surrounded by fields in the tranquil village of Damerham to the west of Fordingbridge. Light and airy with high ceiling and galleried landing Oak Barn offers roomy open plan living perfect for a family or friends wishing to spend time together in a property full of character. With two of the three bedrooms on the ground floor and a bathroom with walk in shower this makes most suitable accommodation for those with a lack of mobility. Take a dip in the bubbling hot tub which is ideally located to enjoy the peaceful surroundings with views over fields and farm land.
Damerham is steeped in history dating back to 12th Century and well worth a stroll from the property to include a visit to The Compasses, the popular village pub. Fordingbridge in the north of the New Forest is three miles away providing plenty of shops, pubs and restaurants. Within a 30 minute drive it is possible to visit Salisbury, walk, cycle or horse ride in the New Forest, explore Go Ape at Moors Valley Country Park, or enjoy water based activities at the New Forest Water Park.
Hot Tub Hire: Available at an additional charge of £50 for 3-4 night bookings and £100 for 7 night bookings. Please call the office for further details.
Oak Barn may be booked with Ash Barn as Goesmere Barns and this will sleep 12. Please note the owners of Oak Barn live close by.
Enclosed private south facing garden with artificial lawn, patio with panalsol pagoda and garden furniture and hot tub. View over fields often occupied by sheep. There is a barbecue stand available for disposable barbecues only. Guests to buy and dispose of their own barbecues.
The houses, cob cottages and timber framed buildings are an eclectic mingle of modern homes and historic dwellings linked by narrow paths around flower filled water meadows.
The Grade I listed Church of St George is fascinating to look around and believed to date to Saxon times. It’s worth popping in to admire the wonderful 12th century Tympanum of St. George killing a Saracen.
The Compasses Inn is the excellent village pub, known as a destination in its own right for fantastic food. It does get busy though, so best to book in advance, especially at weekends. Also in the village is Damerham Trout Fishery. Regarded by those in the know, as one of the best still-water and chalk stream fisheries in the south. Bring your own rod and buy a day ticket, or hone your skills with one on one tuition.
Damerham has a lovely village hall and active community who schedule a fun filled calendar of events: snowdrop walks, duck races, a potato day and beer festival to name but a few. The highlight of the year is celebrated in July with Damerham Fair. The event attracts over 2000 people to see maypole dancing, duck herding, wheel barrow racing, live music, food, beer tents and many more smile inducing sights!
Ample off road parking outside the property for several cars.
Included: Bed linen and towels, (please bring own beach towels and hot tub towels), central heating (oil), WiFi, electricity, logs available for the wood burner in appropriate season. Travel cot (please bring own bedding) high chair and stair gate available upon request. Hot Tub: Available at an additional charge of £50 for 3-4 night bookings and £100 for 7 night bookings. Please note that pool towels are not included. Children All ages welcome. Pets Sorry no pets. EV Charging is not available at this property. Telephone Not available. Mobile signal variable. WiFi Available. No smoking Nearest beach Avon Beach at Mudeford 15 miles. Bournemouth 20 miles. Nearest shop Village shop in Sandleheath 2.4 miles away. Nearest pub The Compasses 0.7 miles, Augustus John 2.5 miles. Short breaks available all year round from a Fri/Mon. Changeover Friday. Check in time: 3pm Check out time: 10am Property: Self-catering holiday house
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