Find self catering and cottages that are great for a short break in Hampshire

Little Heathfield, Bransgore, Hampshire, South East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from: £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Bransgore sleeps 2.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: This pretty thatched holiday cottage nestles in a secluded location on the edge of the New Forest, with lovely views over field and woodland from the verandah. Adjoining the owner’s home, it serves as a haven for wildlife lovers; countryside walks radiate from the property offering plenty of opportunities for spotting the animals and birds resident in the area. A short drive away are the characterful resorts of Christchurch, Bournemouth and Lymington (departure point for Isle of Wight crossings), for beaches and boating. The Beaulieu Motor Museum is well worth an outing, as is the New Forest, for museum and pony trekking. Shop 1 mile.

Open-plan living/dining room with gas fire, piano, French doors to verandah and rugs on wooden floor. Small kitchen area. First floor: Double bedroom with sloping ceiling and en-suite shower room with toilet. Z-bed (for +1 child only).

Yew Tree Cottage, West Meon, Hampshire, South East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from: £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in West Meon sleeps 2.

Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: This holiday cottage is adjacent to the owner’s country house, with shared landscaped gardens, outdoor swimming pool and gym. Yew Tree Cottage is ideal for couples wanting a restful holiday, in attractive surroundings. Located in a lovely part of the Meon Valley, where Thomas Lord rests, founder of Lords cricket. East Meon is slightly further, with an elevated church and very good pubs. Within reach are the glorious South Downs, Portsmouth with shopping, naval ships, the Spinnaker Tower and ferry trips to the Isle of Wight. Shop and pub 500 yards.

Living room with French doors. Four steps down to kitchen/breakfast room. Eleven very steep deep steps up to double bedroom with TV. Four steps up to bathroom with over bath shower and toilet.

Shrover Hall, Anmore, Hampshire, South East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from: £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Anmore sleeps 6.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Garden • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: This charming wing of the owner’s gracious country house enjoys a splendid landscaped walled garden and shared 2-acre lawned grounds. Steeped in history, this lovely flint-built holiday dwelling was commissioned for the mayor of Portsmouth in 1887. A great base to explore Portsmouth, Chichester or Winchester. Enjoy scenic walks along the South Downs National Park, Meon Valley or The New Forest. NT homes and gardens abound. Shop and pub 1 mile.

Living room with electric ‘coal-effect’ fire. Dining room/sun room. Large kitchen. Steep, narrow stairs to first floor: Two double bedrooms, one with shower cubicle and leading to twin bedroom (for +2 children). Bathroom with roll-top bath, shower attachment and toilet.

Stable Cottages - Paddock View, West Meon, Hampshire, South East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from: £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in West Meon sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Set along a country lane, these attractive and skilfully converted self catering holiday cottages offer a very good specification of holiday accommodation, and being single storey, they are suitable for all ages. They lie within beautiful rolling countryside and farmland, within the grounds of a working farm, next door to the local pottery. Offering plenty of light, they have been tastefully refurbished, furnished with guests’ comfort in mind. Spacious, open-plan Church View is wheelchair-friendly with large windows to take advantage of the superb countryside views. These pet friendly properties enjoy shared use of a large lawned garden and direct access to miles of scenic walks. Just under a mile from the quaint village of West Meon with pubs serving fine fayre, and where the founder of Lords cricket rests. Within easy reach are the glorious South Downs, Portsmouth and Spinnaker Tower, waterside dining, extensive designer shopping, ferry trips to the Isle of Wight, Winchester Cathedral, Southampton with its extensive maritime history, the vast heathland walks and riding in the New Forest, historic Chichester, beaches at Witterings or Hayling Island. London is about an hour by train from nearby Petersfield. Shop and pub ¾ mile.

Old Bell Cottage, East Meon, Hampshire, South East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from: £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in East Meon sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: In an idyllic location set in the heart of a picturesque village, which has two inns and a village shop, and overlooking a stream and partial views over a beautiful church, this charming holiday cottage exudes character. Adjoining the owners’ property, it dates back to the late Medieval era and boasts many period features. A perfect retreat for exploring the area, it is within easy reach of the South Downs Way (1 mile), Portsmouth with historic dockyard, Winchester Cathedral, Southampton with its maritime history, the New Forest, Chichester, beaches at the Witterings or Hayling Island, the Watercress steam train, Jane Austen’s House, Gilbert White’s house, Marwell Zoo and Birdworld. London is about an hour by train from nearby Petersfield. Shop 200 yards, pub 100 yards.

One step up to living room with wood-burning stove, low beams and leaded light windows. Well-equipped farmhouse-style kitchen with oil Aga in inglenook surround, dining area with tiled floor. Utility. Steep stairs to first floor: Double bedroom. Twin bedroom with zip and link beds. Bathroom with free-standing bath, shower attachment and toilet.

The Old Dairy, Selborne, Hampshire, South East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from: £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Selborne sleeps 8.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Easy Walking • Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: In an AONB within the grounds of the owner’s organic dairy farm, this carefully converted Grade II listed barn, one of a pair, enjoys wonderful views over a lake and has excellent scenic walks including The Hangers Way. The grounds are SSSI protected and it is an English Heritage Site. Beams and oak floors further enhance this holiday home. Visit Gilbert White Museum and Jane Austen’s house. Within easy reach are Winchester, Portsmouth, Chichester, New Forest, Goodwood, Isle of Wight, Wisley, South Downs, beaches, steam collection and Marwell Zoo. Shop and pubs 1¼ miles.

Living/dining room (seats 8) with wood-burning stove and French doors to balcony. Well-equipped kitchen. Double bedroom with 5ft bed. Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom and toilet. Single bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with low, sloping ceiling. Twin bedroom with low, sloping ceiling. Shower room with toilet.

Drakes Bottom, Hambledon, Hampshire, South East England

Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from: £1300

Self catering accommodation in Hambledon sleeps 10.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 10

Accommodation overview: In a wonderful location where far reaching views can be savoured over rolling countryside, this spacious, detached family home offers a perfect holiday base for discovering this scenic part of Hampshire. The large stylishly furnished living room has French doors to the large garden and orchard where plenty of ball sports can be played, plus there is a separate dining area and conservatory. There is a smaller attached property next door where the caretaker resides, and where horses roam in fields and paddocks. Hambledon is the home of English cricket, and is set within the heart of the beautiful Meon Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and where the River Meon meanders through the valley, and miles of walks can be enjoyed. West Meon is a short drive, where there is a popular pub/restaurant, and where Thomas Lord now rests, founder of Lords cricket. Slightly further, East Meon with more pubs and quaint church. Within easy reach are the glorious South Downs, Portsmouth with Nelsons Victory, The Mary Rose, waterside dining, extensive designer shopping, and ferry trips to the Isle of Wight, plus Winchester Cathedral, Southampton with its extensive maritime history, the vast heathland walks/riding in The New Forest, historic Chichester with cathedral and festival theatre, beaches at the Witterings or Hayling Island, the Watercress steam train, Jane Austen’s house, Gilbert White’s house, Birdworld and Marwell Zoo. London is about an hour by train from nearby Petersfield. Shops 1 mile, pub ½ mile.

Spacious living room with wood-burning stove and patio doors. Dining room. Well-equipped kitchen/breakfast room. Utility. Conservatory. Double bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet. Single bedroom (for +1 child) with additional pull-out single bed (for +1 child) and en-suite shower room with toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms, one with 5ft bed and en-suite bathroom with corner bath, shower attachment, shower cubicle and toilet. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Open-tread stairs to second floor: Twin bedroom with additional Z-bed (for +1 child).

Forest Glade, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, South East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from: £1300

Self catering accommodation in Brockenhurst sleeps 8.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Garden • Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: Set in the heart of the ever-popular village of Brockenhurst within the New Forest National Park, Forest Glade is set in an ideal central holiday location - with pubs, restaurants and individual shops (such as bakery, coffee shop, butchers, beauty salon and local hotels with wonderful spa facilities) all on the doorstep. One of a pair, this New Forest house enjoys a spacious feel with many rooms having lovely high ceilings; some with large windows and French door, providing a light and airy feel. The kitchen/dining room is the real heart of the home with French doors leading to the patio for al fresco dining, whilst the large living room is perfect for relaxing in during the winter evenings. Three of the four bedrooms have the convenience of en-suite facilities.
A stroll to the end of the road leads the unspoilt forest and heathland - with wandering ponies and cattle, which the New Forest is famous for. Miles of beautiful walks are available, or alternatively the surrounding area can be explored by car or bicycle - discovering some of the appealing villages, towns, attractions and gardens such as Lyndhurst, the sailing town of Lymington (with ferry terminal to the Isle of Wight), Beaulieu Motor Museum, Exbury Gardens and the riverside village of Bucklers Hard.
Further afield but well worth a trip is Monkey World and the Tank Museum near Wool. Various beaches are dotted along the coast and are a short drive away. The county of Hampshire itself was enjoyed by Jane Austen with her house and museum in Chawton and her resting place in Winchester Cathedral. Brockenhurst is serviced by a main line direct train from London Waterloo (which takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes) and other destinations. Southampton airport 20 minutes. Shops 10 yards.

Spacious living room with gas fire and French doors to dining room. Large kitchen/dining room with wooden floor and French doors to garden. Utility. Separate toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms, one with en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet, one with en-suite shower room. Twin bedroom (double on request). Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Second floor: Twin bedroom with sloping ceiling and small en-suite shower room with toilet.