Entrance porch into hallway. Please be aware the ceiling height into the hallway is very low -around 5ft! The kitchen/diner includes Range master with electric oven and gas hob, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, microwave and extendable dining table with seating for ten. Underfloor heating in part of kitchen, seating area with view over the garden. French doors to rear garden. Utility with washing machine, tumble dryer and butler sink. Cloakroom with hand basin and WC. Inglenook with low ceiling, feature non-working fireplace, stairs to first floor, wooden beams and comfortable seating, through to Snug with (low ceiling) sofa and TV. Through to Lounge affectionally known as the barn, with vaulted ceiling, two comfortable sofas, TV, DVD and wood burner. First floor: Bedroom 1 with king size bed (5ft), far reaching views, dressing room and en-suite with walk in shower, hand basin, bidet, WC and underfloor heating. Family bathroom, bath with hand shower, hand basin and WC. Bedroom 2, double bed (4ft 6in). Bedroom 3, twin beds (3ft) into the eaves.
Located in a quiet residential hamlet this character holiday cottage, dating back in part 500 years with exposed wall and ceiling beams, offers good family accommodation sleeping up to 6 people. Walnut Tree Cottage a spacious, comfortable and interesting property is a must for those wanting to enjoy some quality time together in this unusual property.
The large well equipped kitchen opens onto the garden with garden table and chairs for alfresco dining. The fabulous lounge with vaulted ceilings and wood burning stove is a cosy retreat after a day out exploring the New Forest.
The property benefits from a peaceful secluded garden full of colour in the summer months.
Just a short drive is access to the open forest at Wootton and close by the New Forest villages of Brockenhurst and Burley are within a 15 minute drive. Local convenience stores can be found in the village of Sway two miles away, or a little further afield in the bustling yachting town of Lymington or New Milton. The beaches at Highcliffe (sandy) and Milford on Sea (shingle) are both within a ten minute drive away.
Please note the stairs are very narrow and the majority of ceilings are low!
Secluded enclosed garden mainly laid to lawn with colourful shrubs and well stocked borders. Garden furniture. There is a table tennis table in the garage which also has space for bicycle storage.
Tiptoe is a peaceful little village of around 500 residents, surrounded by wondrous countryside, woods and streams. You won’t find any double, nor single yellow lines here. Expect cyclists, horse riders and free roaming wildlife along the network of lanes along with the odd horse and trap. The relaxing and laid back atmosphere shrouds a flourishing, active community with two churches, primary school, two pubs and a farm shop. Tiptoe presents an exemplary example of a community Village Green, paid for and maintained by the villagers.
For your holiday essentials head to Danestream Farm Shop. An impressive destination for fruit, veg, dairy and freshly baked pies. The instore bakery bakes bread, cakes and pastries and the butchery sells free range local meat, home-made sausages and eggs. They also offer free delivery to your cottage.
For an easy meal, the two village pubs are The Plough Inn and slightly further away The Rising Sun. Both are superb free house pubs with excellent menus and delicious food. Both pubs cater well for families and have substantial beer gardens with play areas. Tiptoe is a really friendly village and visitors enjoy its thriving community spirit. Keep an eye out on the village website and notice boards for annual events which include: Easter Egg Hunts, Maypole Picnic, Village Fayre, Summer Fete, Dog Show, An Annual Cream Tea, Harvest Festival, Quiz Nights and Street to street Carol Singing.
For up to two cars on private driveway.
EV Charging This property offers electric vehicle charging via a type 2 socket. Please let us know at the time of booking; there will be a £30.00 per vehicle per week charge. Please bring your own charging cable.
Included: Bed linen, towels, central heating (gas), underfloor heating, electricity, one basket of logs for the wood burner in appropriate season. High chair, stair gate and travel cot available on request (travel cot bedding not included). Children All ages welcome. Bed guard and pushchair available. Pets One dog accepted. Must be over the age of two years old. Please note a £30 pet charge per dog per week applies. Telephone None available. Mobile reception variable. WiFi Available. Parking For up to two cars on private driveway. EV Charging This property offers electric vehicle charging. See Parking section for more details. Nearest Shop Farm shop 1 mile, Sway 2 miles. Nearest Pub The Plough Inn 1 mile. Nearest Town New Milton – 2 miles. Nearest Beach Barton on Sea – 4 miles, Milford on Sea 4 miles, Highcliffe – 5 miles. Short Breaks available low season at anytime, mid and high season two weeks before. Changeover Day Friday. Check in time: 4pm Check out time: 10am Property: Self-catering holiday cottage
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