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A quirky character cottage on the edge of the New Forest

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A patio with a wooden deck, potted plants, and a metal pergola structure.
A wooden gate leading to a brick staircase with a house in the background.
A traditional brick house with two chimneys, a gated entrance, and a brick wall.
A living room with a fireplace, a black leather sofa, and a patterned rug.
A white bookshelf filled with vinyl records, a framed poster, and a potted plant.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Totton, England
  • Place, River Test
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Eling Tide Mill
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, New Forest Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the area

Southampton

At this cottage you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of River Test and Eling Tide Mill. .Accommodation features a dryer, free WiFi and a fireplace. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A sofa bed, a fenced private garden and a Smart TV are also available.
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What's nearby

  • River Test - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Eling Tide Mill - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • New Forest Museum - 5 min drive - 2.1 km
  • WestQuay Shopping Centre - 18 min drive - 7.8 km
  • University of Southampton - 26 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Totton Station - 18 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salmon Leap - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The White Horse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Walnut Tree Farm - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A quirky character cottage on the edge of the New Forest

Welcome to our Cottage on The Hill!. We are situated on Eling Hill opposite Eling Church andl Goatee beach, on the edge of The New Forest National Park. There are 2 bedrooms with a kingsize and a double bed. A spacious living room (with sofa bed), an open fire and underfloor heating. The kitchen is equipped with a cooker,fridge and all your every day essentials. The luxurious bath room has a monsoon shower, fluffy towels and eco toiletries. There is a private garden and decking.
The space
This 16th Century listed cottage is full of character. Upstairs has a distinctly crooked feel! We have shelves full of books and lots of vinyl which you can play on the music system in the living room or simply hook up to your blue tooth and play your own tunes. There is a smart TV with Netflix and Disney. Also WiFI.
Guest access
The entire property and garden are yours to enjoy.
Other things to note
Church bells on a Sunday morning!
The beach is located through the churchyard opposite and is a shingle shoreline with lots of grass fields ideal for picnicking.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 0.5 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No party’s/stag or hen dos No music after 10pm

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to A quirky character cottage on the edge of the New Forest?

The closest beach to A quirky character cottage on the edge of the New Forest is Calshot Beach (15.9 km).

Does A quirky character cottage on the edge of the New Forest have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Is A quirky character cottage on the edge of the New Forest family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and laundry facilities, as well as baby monitors and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that A quirky character cottage on the edge of the New Forest is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at A quirky character cottage on the edge of the New Forest?

No, A quirky character cottage on the edge of the New Forest does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at A quirky character cottage on the edge of the New Forest?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at A quirky character cottage on the edge of the New Forest?

No, pets are not allowed.

A quirky character cottage on the edge of the New Forest Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

martin s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kind of house you dream of owning in a location you dream of finding. Amazing facilities. Lovely owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful cottage, much larger than we thought, host was very nice and easy to contact if needed but wasn’t as we had everything we needed there, plenty books and games to use we all had a great time and look forward to booking again when next visiting family in Southampton.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Stay

Our family (2 adults and 3 children) had a lovely stay in the cottage. The cottage is well presented and had everything we needed. The cottage is in a lovely, quiet location and was an ideal base for our trip to Paultons Park. We would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Henry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Gem of a Place

Our second stay at this charming place. Certainly quirky but equally comfortable and convenient for exploring the area. We love it! Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay

We had a lovely time for a few days in Mandy's property. She was very helpful and we could walk to the local pubs. The property itself was great, lots of records, record player, and smelt nice. Clean and tidy, we loved it Thanks again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Henry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ve stayed at the cottage before. We love its slightly offbeat, bohemian vibe. It is also very comfortable whatever the weather, this time we were able to sit out in its charmingly wilful garden too.Eling itself is an intriguing mix of rural village, marina, ocean port and marshland and is very convenient for Southampton, the New Forest and environs.Highly recommended.
View of the Prince Charles container port.
The Tide Mill tollbooth.
The Eling marina.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Naomi W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful characterful cottage

A beautifully furnished cottage, full of character with lots of lovely individual touches. Very comfortable with everything you need for a relaxing stay. Mandy had supplied lots of thoughtful extras like toys put out for the children, fresh bread, biscuits and fizz in the fridge! The shower is brilliant, with Faith in Nature toiletries provided which was a real treat! Great location for accessing the New Forest, quiet and peaceful. We loved it and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Henry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Cosily Quirky Cottage

The cottage is quirky, as described but is also comfortable and attractive in an highly individual way. We spent a long (and very wet!) weekend there and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We met and briefly chatted to Mandy, the owner, who is very approachable and friendly. We were visiting family in nearby Totton and the location is ideal for that but (during a break in the rain!) we took a stroll through the churchyard to the edge of Southampton Water and round to the Tide Mill and marina in Eling, itself an odd mixture of village, industry and seaside. We would certainly return to this uniquely charming place. Recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025