• Entire home
  • 861 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bath

Boasting garden views, Rustic cabin located in a serene forest setting provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 10 km from The Mayflower Theatre. The property is located 11 km from Southampton Guildhall, 12 km from Southampton Cruise Terminal and 25 km from Ageas Bowl. There is an outdoor fireplace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. Featuring a DVD player, the holiday home has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 2 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms with a bath and a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area. A bar can be found on-site. Salisbury Cathedral is 34 km from the holiday home, while Salisbury Train Station is 35 km away. The nearest airport is Southampton, 18 km from Rustic cabin located in a serene forest setting, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

FREE private parking!


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
10
High score for Southampton
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  • Rebecca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything! The most beautiful cottage to stay in! Loved every second and didn’t want to leave.
  • Jade
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was in a good location for our day trips, The dart board was a nice extra
  • Trudi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Smashing house in a fabulous location. Everything you could need. I was working away from home for the week and the WiFi was top notch. Next to a lovely pub and the railway station, not that you’d know, it was very peaceful. Easy drives to New...
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Chris

Company review score: 9.1Based on 177 reviews from 6 properties
6 managed properties

Company information

Hi it’s Chris & Neil Welcome to Smart Apartments. Our apartments feature generous living spaces, equipped modern kitchens, integrated white goods, furnished living rooms and bedrooms, clean washrooms and en-suites. Other benefits include high-speed internet, smart TVs and professional housekeeping services. Whatever you seek to be an opportunity to work, relax and unwind or purely entertainment just as you would in your own home, one of our apartments is guaranteed to be suitable for you. About the Host… Smart Apartments is our trading name. We have been operating serviced accommodation properties since April 2016 we operate in Southampton and Bournemonth. Clients we serve include Corporate, Contractors, Leisure, Families and Groups. With 5 star guest ratings across our apartments assuring you of the quality of the offering we provide, we encourage you to contact Smart Apartments directly with long term booking enquiries to earn an exclusive discount, as well as repeat stay discounts. At Smart Apartments we are available 8am – 10pm 7 days a week to customise and package an offer especially for you.

Property information

Rufus Cottage is a beautiful, recently renovated, cottage situated within the New Forest National Park. It is ideal for couples, families, contractors, relocations, working away, insurance usage, you name it we have you covered. Walks, running or cycling in the Forest start from the front door, Step back in time and discover the charm and natural beauty of this unique destination. The New Forest pub is 30 yards from the cottage so if you don’t want to cater every day the option of bar or restaurant service is always available. Paultons Park and Lepe beach are a short drive away. Longdown Activity Farm (1.5Km as the crow flies), The New Forest Wildlife Centre (2.5Km) can be reached by car or an easy cycle. Walk or cycle to the Drift Inn at Beaulieu Road Station (4.5Km as the crow flies). Lyndhurst is just 4Km up the road.

Neighbourhood information

The New Forest pub is 30 yards from the cottage so if you don’t want to cater every day the option of bar or restaurant service is always available. Paultons Park and Lepe beach are a short drive away. Longdown Activity Farm (1.5Km as the crow flies), The New Forest Wildlife Centre (2.5Km) can be reached by car or an easy cycle. Walk or cycle to the Drift Inn at Beaulieu Road Station (4.5Km as the crow flies). Lyndhurst is just 4Km up the road. The New Forest open top bus stops at the station during the summer months. You can tour the forest, getting on and off this bus and it will bring you home at the end of the day. If you like golf, the New Forest Golf club allows non-members to pay and play, but beware, this is a forest course and you will find ponies and cows on the fairway. The club is a couple of miles up the road towards Lyndhurst.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Rustic cabin located in a serene forest setting
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Bar
Parking
Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Children's high chair
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Additional toilet
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Shared bathroom
    • Hairdryer
    • Bath
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • DVD player
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Fold-up bed
    • Clothes rack
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor fireplace
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Garden
    Common areas
    • Games room
    Food & Drink
    • Bar
    • Minibar
    Activities
    • Hiking
    • Darts
    Outdoor & View
    • Garden view
    Building characteristics
    • Semi-detached
    Transport
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Express check-in/check-out
    Entertainment and family services
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    • Child safety socket covers
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Smoke alarms
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages spoken
    • English

    Property practices

    This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    Rustic cabin located in a serene forest setting takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 16:00 to 22:00

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    Until 08:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Refundable damage deposit

    A damage deposit of GBP 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    1 cot available upon request.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay you can pay for any extras using Mastercard and Visa .


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

    FAQs about Rustic cabin located in a serene forest setting

    • Rustic cabin located in a serene forest setting can accommodate the following group size:

      • 5 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Check-in at Rustic cabin located in a serene forest setting is from 16:00, and check-out is until 08:00.

    • Yes, Rustic cabin located in a serene forest setting is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Rustic cabin located in a serene forest setting offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Games room
      • Darts

    • Rustic cabin located in a serene forest setting has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Rustic cabin located in a serene forest setting is 5 miles from the centre of Southampton. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Rustic cabin located in a serene forest setting may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.