Per week
from 850.00 to 1495.00 GBP
As featured on Channel 4's Grand Designs...
If you're lucky enough to have babies who let you sleep past dawn, there can be few better ways to wake up than by leaving the shutters open and watching the sunrise over the Ibsely nature reserve through the huge cathedral windows of the master bedroom from the comfort of your super-king bed. Those with less accommodating children will be glad of the shutters and more appreciative of the sunset views! The windows, along with the vaulted ceilings, exposed oak beams and interior flooded with light, are a major part of the stunning architectural design of that earned this pretty two-bedroom cottage a slot on Channel 4s 'Grand Channel 4's Grand Designs and a request from presenter Kevin MCloud to move in permanently! As well as its impressive eco-credentials thanks to the solar panels linked to under floor heating, grey water recycling set up and eco-luxe bedding.
Parents will appreciate the comprehensive list of baby and toddler gear, along with high quality fixtures and fittings, which include a large plasma TV, DVD/CD player, full SKY package, in-wall surround sound system, coffee machine, and handy blender, plus more standard microwave, dishwasher and washer/dryer. Little ones will make a beeline for the basket of toys and books in the lounge and enjoy the freedom to roam in the large, safely enclosed garden which is overlooked by a decked patio area with garden furniture and a BBQ. A generous organic welcome pack, and optional arrival night/first day massage service sets the tone for an indulgent break for the whole family.
Accommodation Overview:
Dairy Cottage is a beautifully designed and furnished 2-bedroom retreat, nestled alongside the owner's thatched house. It has its own private, large garden and spectacular views from its master bedroom over the nature reserve behind. The house has 2-bedrooms, a full bathroom and a downstairs shower room. The kitchen is fully equipped with all mod cons and the spacious, open-plan living area comes with romantic log burner, large dining table and comfortable lounge area with flat screen TV, DVD and music system. Outisde, the enclosed garden boasts a dandpit and pirate ship for kids and luxurious loungers for adults.
Please Note: Flexible arrival dates/stay lengths on request. Pricing is based on 2 adults & up to 2 children. A 10% supplement should be added for bookings including 3x adults and a 20% for those of 4 x adults.
Despite its peaceful location, in the New Forest National Park, the cottage is very conveniently located just a few minutes drive from the Ringwood turn-off the A338 or A31.It's just 15miles from the coast at Bournemouth and the same distance to the historic catherdral city of Salisbury. As a mum, Cheryl, has plenty of suggetions for fun things to do locally including: wildlife spotting, as well as picnics in the forest; Nearby Longdown Farm for its friendly farmyard animals, new indoor ball pool and BIRO wooden play equipment zone and Paultons Park for Peppa Pig World and it's range of toddler rides. Of the many seaside towns within a 20 mile radius of the cottage, Owner Cheryl, highly recommends the beaches at Sandbanks and Mudeford Quay beaches, both within 25mins drive. Whist, Highcliffe is recommended for its picturesque castle leading to a scenic sandy beach; Hythe for the train ride along its Victorian pier; and yachting haven Lymington for its great selection of restaurants, boutiques and bistros, which includes the child-friendly Vanilla Bean Café – great for Sunday brunch and babychinos!
For a special night out or classy lunch, The Pig or Limewood Hotel's are both family-friendly, cool and contemporary with great reputations for food and cocktails.
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Check-in time: 16:00
Check-out time: 10:00
Reservation Deposit: 50%
Balance: 56 days prior to arrival
Check-in time: 16:00
Check-out time: 10:00
Reservation Deposit: 50%
Balance: 56 days prior to arrival
Please Note: Pricing is based on 2 adults & up to 2 children. A 10% surcharge will be applied by the owner for bookings including 3x adults and a 20% surcharge for those of 4 x adults.
Arrival: , Departure:
Price: GBP
For May 2019 Dates: Book 5 + nights & get one free family ticket (family of four) to Peppa Pig World.
Check-in time: 16:00
Check-out time: 10:00
Reservation Deposit: 50%
Balance: 56 days prior to arrival
Please Note: Pricing is based on 2 adults & up to 2 children. A 10% surcharge will be applied by the owner for bookings including 3x adults and a 20% surcharge for those of 4 x adults.
Arrival: , Departure:
Price: GBP
For May 2019 Dates: Book 5 + nights & get one free family ticket (family of four) to Peppa Pig World.
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Sleeps 2+2+1-2cots in a large double bedroom and a chldren's twin room. There are 2 bathrooms. |
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 | Southampton airport is just over 30 minutes drive away. |
 | The owner has a beach hut at Alum Chine (20 mins. away) which was recently voted one of the best beaches in Britain. The beach hut equipped with gas stove, kitchen equipment, toys, balls, boogie boards, buckets and spade is available for guest hire on request (usually £60 per day or £35 per half day) |
 | Pub serving decent food within 10 minutes walk |
 | Professional babysitting can be pre-booked on request. |
 | Equipment available on free loan includes: 2xzed beds, a selection of strollers (a Greco, a Quinny, double maclaren and a single maclaren ), bouncer chair,bibs, steriliser (with 2xbottles), bottle warmer, magi-mix, fly net cover for cot, feeding pillow, changing mat, 2xbaby baths (upright & regular), baby toiletries (wash, shampoo & oil), potty, bathroom step, Baby monitor and plastic crockery and cutlery. |
 | Good range of toys provided includes: Play Mat, rubber ducks, Iggle Piggle, Soft toys, books, wooden trains, rocking horse, walker, kids chair, kids DVDs & SKY TV with kids channels. |
 | A selection of outdoor toys including a wooden pirate play fort, paddling pool, crab fishing buckets and nets, bucket and spades, two toddler bikes from 3- 7 yr olds and shared use of the trampoline and sandpit |
 | Treatments from a visiting beauty/massage therapist or acupunturist can be arranged on request. |
 | Fixed stair gates top and bottom of stairgates. |
 | Large private garden with funky furnishings |
 | Wifi provided |
 | Stunning architectural oak frame, underfloor heating, eco woodburner, solar heating, water recycling unit and eco friendly cleaning products. |
 | 2xtravel cots (with linens), 1xStokke wooden high chair, 2 x portable highchairs, |
 | The cottage has a log burner. |
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This is an excellent holiday house for anyone with young children! Our boys (5 2) had the best time and we didn't even need to pack a toy. They were happily entertained with everything the house had to offer and the garden complete with paddling pool, climbing pirate ship and sandpit was excellent in the hot weather.
The location is fantastic with lots of 'free fun' on the doorstep. We recommend: Moors Valley, roaming in the forest, the amazing beach hut (belonging to the owner) on a lovely quiet beach and Mudeford for a new found pastime - crabbing! (Note to city dwellers like us - carry cash - it's all a little basic at the seaside!)Review dated 02/08/2019
We had a lovely stay and the owners were very generous in the 'extras' provided. Our 3 year old loved the toys and kids room. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend to others both with and without kids.Review dated 05/07/2019
This property is right at the heart of the New Forrest. We had such a wonderful stay. The property was immaculate, had everything you could possibly need, the welcome hamper was great! I would highly recommend this property! 5 stars *****Review dated 18/06/2019
We booked Dairy Cottage very last minute and were not disappointed. Beautifully finished inside and out. We loved the children's bedroom, it has been put together with huge amounts of care and attention to detail and the landing is a fabulous play area contained by a stair gate. There is even a little play kitchen in the cottage kitchen - Cheryl has thought of everything. We forgot bibs..there were bibs!
A truly baby-friendly bolt hole in a lovely setting.Review dated 04/12/2018
Enchanting, cosy, full of character and in a great location. Cheryl is excellent, generous and helpful which adds to the charm of the cottage. Top marks all round!Review dated 03/12/2018
Perfect for holidays with small children - everything has been thought of and our 21 month old had a fantastic time with all the toys and the lovely garden, and there is lots to do nearby. Highly recommended!Review dated 21/10/2018
Beautiful cottage with everything you could ever need. Highly recommend!Review dated 22/06/2018
Gorgeous cottage!! Had everything we needed for 1 year old twins. Location was great and host was fab and helped us with a few queries/requests we had during our stay.
The breakfast hamper was a great touch too and was really appreciated.Review dated 05/06/2018
This property looks amazing on the website but in person it looks even better! We really didn't need to pack anything for our twins as the cottage had it all! The boys loved all the toys, pirate ship, paddling pool and baby kitchen.
The cottage is set on a lovely lane with the beautiful new forest and beaches on the doorstep. A really lovely walk to the local cafe / farm shop.
We had a wonderful food hamper on arrival was a real treat for us as well.
We hope to return to this lovely place.Review dated 09/05/2018
Dairy Cottage feels like a home from home.
Welcoming, nothing too much trouble. Relaxing, beautifully furnished.... and location is perfect for a child friendly holiday...Review dated 15/09/2017
We had a fabulous time at the dairy cottage with our 4yr old twins and 8mth old baby! It's a lovely place to spend time as a family! We really enjoyed our stay and Cheryl was fantastic and very accommodating! The beach hut is also an excellent addition to this property and if you get the chance definitely use it! Thank you!Review dated 04/08/2017
"A True Baby Friendly Bolthole" without doubt, the best baby friendly holiday location we have visited! This place nails the perfect holiday for parents looking for luxury that still caters for the fussiest of toddlers! From the beautifully designed bedroom with "white company" linen on the super king bed and bathroom complete with toiletries, candles and abundance of bathroom toys, through to the very well equipped kitchen (along with a mini version for younger guests!) and a beautiful children's bedroom packed with beautiful toys and books. The garden is a delightful oasis with sun loungers, sandpit, slide and it's own pirate ship too! What tops this holiday off is the brilliant attention to detail of extras, the stocked larder that contains all those annoying things you loathe to buy on holiday such as oil, herbs, flour, sauces, tea and sugar - there's even a choice of coffee pods for the Tasimo! A generous welcome pack of local eggs ...Review dated 25/03/2017
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Perfect Base to explore the New Forest and coast with young children. Also convenient for Peppa Pig World.
Everything we needed to entertain a 3 year old and 8 month old. They settled straight in and were delighted with the toys and garden.Review dated 09/10/2016
Perfectly set up for families with one or two toddlers. Everything is there for you, Cheryl is fantastic, the cottage is ideally equipped and the location is great to explore the best of the New ForestReview dated 18/09/2016
Dairy Cottage had everything we needed for our 1.5 and 4 year old boys, plus it felt luxurious for the grown ups too. The location was perfect for exploring the New Forest and the coast line - in particualr the lovely sandy beaches past Bournemouth. Cherly was very welcoming and provided lots of useful tips on outings for the boys.Review dated 29/08/2016
Dairy cottage is absolutely fantastic. Not only is it beautifully decorated but it is fully kitted out - for adults and kids. So thoughtfully done that next time we will just stick us and the kids in the car and know that's all we have to bring. Surrounding area has so much to offer too. Just perfect.Review dated 09/05/2016
Was lovely and so beautifully designed - so easy that all the baby kit was there. Fab, friendly and flexible owners.Review dated 09/12/2015
Lovely accommodation with everything you could need for toddlers. Great location to access a range of activities in the new forest & around with everything not much more than a half hour drive. Would recommend for a nice relaxing break.Review dated 04/10/2015
Excellent. Very will equipped - every detail thought of - making for a very relaxing stay with a small baby.Review dated 14/06/2015
Amazing. Everything is thought of. We felt very looked after a home away from home.Review dated 04/05/2015
We had a fabulous stay at Dairy Cottage. All of the extra touches make for a very relaxing stay. There are lots of things to keep children entertained, we didn't even use all of the toys during our stay! Everything is in good condition and the interior decor is wonderful. We really hope to return. Oh, and there is so much to do with kids in the area. I have already recommended the cottage to lots of friends!Review dated 05/11/2014
A fabulous stay at Dairy Cottage, we all loved itReview dated 27/10/2014
Lovely property, all the essentials were there and Cheryl was very helpful. Followed her advice on places to visit. Very impressed and would definitely stay again.Review dated 01/07/2014
We've visited Dairy Cottage twice now in the past 3 years & I can honestly say its the most beautiful, immaculate, toddler/ baby friendly/ equpped cottage that we've stayed in. Cheryl is so thoughtful and kind, and had put out so many toys and dolls for the children which just made the experience so special for them. The décor is beautiful and luxurious & was thoroughly enjoyed once the kids were in bed. Thanks for everything, we cant wait to stay again.Review dated 10/03/2014
Superb accomodation and owners are very friendlyReview dated 30/10/2013
Wonderful cottage, great hosts, perfect location. My 18 month year old boy had a brilliant time!Review dated 07/10/2013
Great house; it's our second holiday there because we just didn't want to be anywhere else!
Beautiful location, lovely family who were helpful and kind, clean spacious rooms, lots of lovely toys... The only thing I had to take were clothes and a toilet trainer seat for my 2 year old son. EVERYTHING else was already there. So relaxing!Review dated 09/09/2013
We had a wonderful week at Dairy Cottage. It was perfect for a holiday with a toddler.Review dated 01/09/2013
Great property, excellent facilities, beautiful locationsReview dated 11/07/2013
I can't sing Cheryl & Alex's praises high enough - they are wonderful hosts and their cottage is simply fantastic. Beautifully decorated, obviously loved and brilliantly kitted out for a small family this cottage became home for myself, my wife and two baby boys almost immediately. By the end of the week we left wishing that we'd booked another. I can give no higher recommendation other than the fact that we will certainly be returning.
I, for one, cannot wait.Review dated 17/02/2013
We stayed for 10 days during January and had a wonderful and very relaxing break. Cheryl and Alex made us feel very welcome and plied us with personal touches. The accommodation is stunning and has a really luxurious feel. Everything works well (wi-fi, fire, hot water etc) and our 2 year old was spoilt for choice with all the toys provided.Review dated 28/01/2013
The dairy cottage annex has absolutely everything that you need for a holiday with little ones. The interior is beautifully decorated with lots of little touches that make it special. Cheryl and Alex were both incredibly helpful and very welcoming hosts. A couple of things to consider though and we wish we had known in advance, the property is located on a relatively busy road that comes off another relatively busy road and you can hear the noise from that, especially in the kids room. The guest property is an annex so you can also here noise from next door - in no way is this excessive but it didn't give us the getting away from it all feeling we were hoping for. Ibsley itself isn't really a village and we didn't find any nice country walks immediately accessible from the house. It is a very short distance (drive) to a number of great activities and walks though. In short, we were hoping for a quiet new forest village where we could a ...Review dated 08/01/2013
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A really wonderful house, with everything we needed for a short break with our 12 month old baby.
Cheryl, the owner was very welcoming, and made sure our stay was comfortable and relaxing.Review dated 02/01/2013
A lovely cottage in a superb location in the new forest. The cottage is very comfortable and very well equipped for both adults and little ones. The welcome pack is the best we have ever received!!Review dated 13/08/2012
Fantastic property. Very relaxing location, and ideally set up for our holiday with our 17 month old son. He loved it too!Review dated 06/07/2012
The cottage was clean, luxurious with homely furnishings that made for a truly relaxing stay!Review dated 12/01/2012
A fantastic house perfectly situated for walks into the forest and drives out to the beach. The children's toys and equipment were amazing, my 2 year old had everything he could possibly need and loved his 'oliday ouse'!Review dated 21/09/2011
We had a fantastic holiday. Very relaxing and great house for little ones.Review dated 13/09/2011
Lovely accommodation, really well appointed both for our 1 year old and us. Thoughtful touches like breakfast goodies made were a real treat and a lovely warm welcome. Well located for exploring the forest and the coast. Would highly recommend.Review dated 24/06/2011
Our 6 & 3 yr old girls loved this house and it's garden, they're desperate to go back!!
We loved it too, the added extras were very much apprieciated, and we will be back one day!Review dated 09/05/2011
A lovely cottage in a nice location - fully fitted out with everything you could want or need for a family holiday. Very welcoming owners also! We really enjoyed our stay and wouldn't hestitate to stay here again in the future.Review dated 24/03/2011
We truly had a fantastic time at Dairy Cottage, we felt very spoilt throughout our stay and loved everything about the cottage especially the nursery, kitchen and views out of the bedroom accross the lake. Thank you for an excellant stay & for making us feel so welcome, I would definately recommend you to anyone else with children. We will definatelty be coming back, the cottage was a perfect base for exploiring the new forest. Thanks again.Review dated 23/02/2011
We had a fantastic stay here with our 8 month old boy. It's close to the forest for walks, and is well connected by road for going further into the forest or to the surrounding towns. The accomodation itself is fantastic, with a great range of baby toys and equipment. We'll remember to take less of our own stuff next time! And to cap it all off, Cheryl is extremely welcoming. In summary, an excellent place to both relax and have fun with children.Review dated 16/11/2010
Our second visit - love this cottage and the surrounding area. Highly recommended.Review dated 26/07/2010
We had a wonderful time, the property was really gorgeous and had everything we could possibily need.Review dated 04/05/2010
Beautiful cottage. Great thought has been put into all the kit for both parents and children from a great bottle of wine through to toys and books and the lack of delicate ornaments that make you nervous all the time! Our 2 and a half year old settled in quickly in "her room" and didn't want to go out. And looking after our 4 month old was easy given all the equipment that was available. The location is brilliant - 10 mins by car from Ringwood with a couple of supermarkets, 15 mins by car from Moors Valley, and just a short walk from ponies and the national park - and all with easy access from London.Review dated 28/02/2010
Our 6 & 3 yr old girls loved this house and it's garden, they're desperate to go back!! We loved it too, the added extras were very much apprieciated, and we will be back one day!Review dated 13/05/2011
A lovely cottage in a nice location - fully fitted out with everything you could want or need for a family holiday. Very welcoming owners also! We really enjoyed our stay and wouldn't hestitate to stay here again in the future.Review dated 28/03/2011
Overall Rating: Outstanding!Review dated 31/08/2010
Our second visit - love this cottage and the surrounding area. Highly recommended. Overall Experience: Outstanding!!Review dated 03/08/2010
Outstanding Baby/Toddler friendliness, good interiors, in an excellent location with excellent customer care from the owner Cheryl. Overall experience: Excellent!Review dated 17/05/2010
We had a wonderful time, the property was really gorgeous and had everything we could possibily need. Its perfect! Overall rating: OutstandingReview dated 11/05/2010
We had the most amazing time at Dairy Cottage this weekend (despite the horrid weather!!). It's absolutely gorgeous, really, really luxurious, and we couldn't have wished for anything more. Overall Rating: 5Stars - Outstanding!Review dated 04/05/2010
Beautiful cottage. Great thought has been put into all the kit for both parents and children from a great bottle of wine through to toys and books and the lack of delicate ornaments that make you nervous all the time! Our 2 and a half year old settled in quickly in "her room" and didn't want to go out. And looking after our 4 month old was easy given all the equipment that was available. The location is brilliant - 10 mins by car from Ringwood with a couple of supermarkets, 15 mins by car from Moors Valley, and just a short walk from ponies and the national park - and all with easy access from London. Overall Rating: ExcellentReview dated 28/02/2010
My wife, daughter and I had the pleasure of being the first guests in this lovely cottage. The location is perfect, right on the edge of New Forest which meant that we were able to go for walks when we wanted. The cottage itself is really well designed, modern and comfortable, with all the amenities that a young family needs. Our daughter felt at home immediately. Babysitting meant we managed to get away for a couple of nice dinners. Cheryl and Alex are really friendly and gracious hosts - they welcomed us very warmly into their lovely home, made every effort to ensure that we were comfortable. We would love to go back again!Review dated 03/11/2009
We stayed at Dairy Cottage with our 6 year old son and 11 month old daughter. We were made to feel welcome from the moment we arrived. The facilities that were available for children were outstanding, all our and our children's needs were catered for. And Dairy Cottage is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the New Forest, it's very central so great beaches, forest walks, tea shops and child friendly pubs are only 10 minutes away. Cheryl was a great tour guide and her hints and tips made our holiday even more enjoyable. We know where we will be going next year!Review dated 03/11/2009
Beautiful, well designed, chic yet child-friendly cottage in a great location with many local attractions to entertain the children. Wonderful hospitality with attention to detail. We will definitely return, perhaps even without the children!Review dated 03/11/2009
This could rival any boutique hotel I've ever stayed in and I have stayed in more than a few!Review dated 03/11/2009
"When can I move in?" Kevin McCloud (Presenter of Channel 4's Grand Designs)Review dated 03/11/2009
we had a wonderful holiday - Cheryl was fantastic and made sure everything was perfectly set up for us and our twins!Review dated 03/11/2009
Description on the website exactly matched reality. It was great!Review dated 03/11/2009
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