Tiptoe Cottage

We had such a wonderful time at Tiptoe Cottage! Everything had been beautifully laid out and thought about, including some lovely surprises like a delicious homemade apple cake and a pre-prepared brownie mix which my daughter and I loved making together. Jane was great at communications in advance, making sure the set up was just right for us on arrival (stair gates, travel cot etc). The house is the perfect mix of baby friendly with lovely interiors. The garden was a real highlight for me, with a swing and slide set for toddlers and older kids and plenty of space for them to safely run around and play. We loved exploring the New Forest, right out of the back gate. We had great weather, so plenty of trips to the beach at Hengistbury head and we made use of the fishing nets and picnic blanket on lots of different baby and grand parent friendly walks. We will definitely be back and would highly recommend a stay here.

Lovely cottage in a great location. Jane the owner has been fantastically helpful and the cottage was set up just as we asked for our toddler. Will definitely be staying again.

Lovely cottage with a fantastic outdoor space for the children to run around in. They loved the outdoor playroom and we all enjoyed being able to walk straight into fields from the back gate. Jane was the perfect host and we would definitely return.

Truly magical cottage with little path and gate to open forest with ponies and cows wandering nearby. Huge and beautiful garden complete with visiting chickens. We could have spent the entire week just in the cottage and garden itself, never mind all the wonderful things to do in the surrounding New Forest. We had toddler (and adult) gastroenteritis to contend with at the start of the holiday and Jane couldn't have been more helpful. Fantastic week away in the perfect holiday home for two small boys. Thanks so much!

We stayed here in June 2019. Tiptoe Cottage is a beautiful property in a fantastic new forest location. The owner is friendly and helpful (with nice touches like a welcome basket in the fridge). The cottage is also exceptionally well set-up for babies / small children, with stair gates, high chair, changing table etc all provided.

Superb cottage in great, quiet location a short drive to all of the main NF attractions. Back gate from the well-fenced garden leads directly onto the meadows - great for exploring missions with the kids. Cottage is beautifully prepared by the hosts, with an eye for all of the detail which help the family start to relax and have fun right away. Fantastic stay, we will return.

Cosy little cottage fully kitted out for families, thoughtful touches when it comes to what is provided. Really great garden with outhouse, swings, sand pit etc - we visited in autumn but want to come back when the weather is better to make full use of it. Excellent location, mid New Forest and close to the coast. Lots to do nearby. We'd recommend it.

Tiptoe cottage was a lovely base from which to explore the new forest, the nearby coast and the Isle of Wight. I stayed there with my husband, two sons (5 and 2) and brother and sister in law. Our boys loved charging around the huge garden, and the cottage itself was very well equipped and stylishly decorated. It was also fantastic to be able to walk straight out the back gate into the forest to see the ponies wandering past.

Great New Forest location, lovely cottage in gorgeous garden. The owner has taken great care to think of everything a family would need for a relaxed, fun and comfortable stay in the forest. Our 4 year old is sad to leave! We will definitely come again.

The cottage is in a fabulous setting with a gorgeous garden backing on to the New Forest, with ponies right outside the back gate! Lots of lovely touches such as welcome cake, brownie mix and breakfast things. Our 18 month old absolutely loved the playhouse and all the toys and books. Great location for everything the New Forest and south coast has to offer. Highly recommended!

Amazing, quite, well appointed cottage situated in a gorgeous part of the New Forest. Our children loved the wide expansive lawn and outdoor play areas. If you are over 6ft watch out for the door frames as they aren't very forgiving.

Lovely cottage in a beautiful setting with plenty of toys and games provided which were much appreciated by our young grandson.

Lovely cottage, perfect facilities for little ones and the manager couldn't be more helpful!

Lovely cottage with immediate access to the forest. Despite imperfect weather, my 4 year old grandson was entirely happy with the big store of games, heated playhouse, and kit to bake chocolate chip cookies.

Having stayed in a number of similar holiday properties, Tiptoe Cottage has been by far the best appointed in terms of items provided (in general, not just kids items) and the quality of furniture and furnishings. In addition, the garden is beautiful and a pleasure for adults as well as lots of fun for kids. Our toddlers loved the ride-on tractors, play area and the toys in summer house. Jane provided excellent customer service with a pre-visit phone call to check our requirements and an excellent array of welcome goodies on arrival. It was also great that we could have our groceries delivered and unpacked for us pre-arrival. Everything we could have asked for and more!

We had such a lovely stay here! It had everything we needed for a relaxing stay. Our son cried when we left and we felt pretty sad too!

A lovely cottage on the edge of the New Forest

Tiptoe really is a home from home. Jane is a wonderful host who makes every effort to personalise the experience of staying at her cottage and she enjoys pampering her guests (but without ever feeling in the slightest way intrusive). The cottage itself is furnished and equipped with real confidence and quality - Ikea need not apply - it just oozes style. The summer play house in the garden and the JCB ride on tractors were a particular hit with our little one but there are so many books, games, toys for young children. The extra flourishes provided by Jane ( a delicious clementine curd demolished even by initial sceptics, a bun to enjoy each day with our tea, a brownie mix for a Granny/Grandson baking extravaganza, superb sausages & bacon from the local farm shop, etc.) were all really appreciated. We haven't ever booked a rental cottage for a return visit (why frankly when there are so many new places to visit) but we this corner of the New Forrest is beautiful and we loved Tiptoe Cottage (it is just perfect for a young family) so we are looking forward to another visit soon.

Wonderful week. Jane is very thoughtful and location is fantastic for small children!

We had an absolutely fantastic stay at Tiptoe cottage. Truly a home from home with all the necessary kit to make life easier with children. Fantastic touches make this cottage luxurious. The location simply cannot be beaten The lovely little touches like a freshly baked cake and having your pre ordered shopping put away was the icing on the cake. Really lovely, thoughtful owner. Would highly recommend and we will be returning.

We had a wonderful week at Tiptoe Cottage. Our 2 year old son loved the huge garden & playhouse so much he didn't want to leave. And the extra touches added by Jane, such as the freshly baked apple cake, and make your own brownies pack, were an added bonus. The cottage is in a great location with the New Forest accessible from the back garden. We look forward to returning again soon!

lovely garden and a nice setting .

Perfect cottage for young families - definitely high-end. Lovely location, absolutely everything you need to keep kids (and parents) happy. Highly recommended

Fantastic cottage - high-quality, really well-equipped for young families and plenty to keep the kids happy. Highly-recommended!

A wonderful cottage in a super location. We shall be back!

Absolutely outstanding! Stunning cottage with beautiful gardens. Immaculately clean and wonderful attention to detail with luxurious decor and home comforts. A fantastic selection of high quality toys, baby and child accessories and equipment. Great location for visiting many attractions. Jane was a wonderful host, great communication and extremely helpful. We can't wait to go back! ....a little bit of luxury is still possible even on a family holiday with young children!

We had a fabulous time at Tiptoe Cottage. The accommodation was perfect for our baby boy and his active two-year-old sister - lots of toys and equipment to amuse them and the New Forest literally at the back of the house! The owner, Jane, was very attentive and had some very helpful suggestions for things to do in the area. We had a wonderful time exploring the nearby coast, cycling trails and a last minute decision to stop at Furzey Gardens on the way home. All in all a brilliant family holiday. Thank you!

A very pretty, cosy and comfortable cottage in a beautiful and peaceful location. Our little toddler adored tearing around the large, secure, flat garden and playing in the sand pit/on the slide. There are lots of places to walk/cycle/visit nearby but it's impossible not to just laze around at the cottage/in the garden watching/listening to the wildlife as it's such a lovely and relaxing setting. Well equipped, safe and very suitable for babies/toddlers. Looking forward to visiting again.

Beautiful cottage, amazing location, great child / baby kit. We had an amazing week here. So much to do in the area and being able to walk out of the cottage gate and into the forest (complete with ponies) was amazing. Jane was so helpful and having high chairs, travel cots, monitor, bed guard, changing table, potty, child step etc. all there made packing so much easier! Our 5 year old, 2.5 year old and 10 month old loved it, and so did we.

Tiptoe is a traditional cob cottage, set in the beautifully serene New Forest National Park. Reinvented with modern interiors without losing its traditional charm, it offers an exceptional family retreat. Owners Jane and Robin lived here with their daughter, so it feels like a genuine family home rather than just a holiday rental. Homely, stylish and luxurious, everything is very high spec from the custom made furniture to the fluffy White Company bathrobes and Molton Brown products. We visited on our first trip away with our six week old baby Harvey, and Tiptoe exceeded our expectations in making it as stress-free as possible. Our packing list was halved thanks to everything which was provided, including a travel cot, monitors, baby bath, changing unit, steriliser, playmate, bouncer and even a breastfeeding cushion. Dimmer switches in the bedrooms made settling Harvey at bedtime much easier. For older children there's stair gates, highchairs and a full cutlery set, as well as a brilliant outdoor playhouse with WiFi, a TV and sofa bed. An abundant supply of games, books and DVDs, as well as a climbing frame and spacious lawns to expend excess energy, should keep everyone happy. Jane welcomed us with homely touches of fresh flowers and fruit, as well as a hamper full of local goodies. The kitchen is well equipped for self catering (as a sleep-deprived, coffee-loving mum, I adored the Nespresso machine), and there's plenty of wonderful pubs and restaurants a short walk or drive away. Tiptoe is right in the heart of the National Forest National Park with stunning walks on the doorstep. You can stumble out of the back gate onto the heath or drive further afield for forest, hill and beach rambles. Animal lovers are in their element and I had to prise the binoculars from my husband who was intent on spotting the resident owl. The cottage garden is abundant with wildlife and a substantial bird feeding station played host to many winged visitors during our stay. Chickens wander around the driveway of the cottage and an exploration of the surrounding roads quickly brought us face to face with grazing ponies. The nearest main town of New Milton has everything in terms of amenities and even closer is the Danestream Farm Shop, selling all manner of fresh produce. We would highly recommend a stay at Tiptoe and I look forward to returning when Harvey is old enough to appreciate the outdoor climbing frame and play den!