Dairy Farm (UK35844)

The Dairy Farm is a beautiful 16th century thatched cottage set within the picturesque village of Sherfield English in the Test Valley.. Ground Floor: Living/dining room: With wood burner and Freesat Smart TV. Kitchen: With breakfast area, electric hob, electric Aga, microwave, Smeg fridge, dishwasher and Nespresso coffee machine. First Floor: Low door and steep winding stairs to... Bedroom 1: With double bed and sloping floor. Bedroom 2: With single bed. Bathroom: With roll-top bath, shower cubicle, toilet and heated towel rail.. Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen towels, and Wi-Fi included. Highchair. Dogs only. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is a large unfenced pond in the garden. No barbecues due to thatched property.. Set in an idyllic location, The Dairy Farm, a 16th-century thatched cottage with original oak beams and inglenook fireplace, is close by the delightful market town of Romsey wihin easy each of the New Forest. This property offers comfortable accommodation and makes the ideal holiday base for exploring. Perfect for a family of three, this two-bedroom detached cottage is set on 3 acres of land and has a large pond in the back garden (hidden in nature), please be careful with pets and young children as there is no fence for the pond and the garden is not enclosed if you do bring your dogs. There is also a paddock within the grounds, there may be items in the paddock which should not be touched, and on Wednesdays there is a lady who uses the summer house for sound therapy sessions. On the ground floor you will find a large living/dining room complete with Smart TV, sofa, dining table and wood burner. The kitchen is fully-equipped with Smeg fridge (with ice box), Smeg toaster, dishwasher and electric Aga, you can also make use of the Nespresso coffee maker. To access the first floor there is a winding staircase with height restrictions at the bottom and steep steps leading to a master bedroom and second bedroom with a single bed, perfect for a child. The master bedroom has a sloping floor. Locally, the pretty town offers many amenities, shops, restaurants, inns, golf and a leisure centre with large swimming pool and water chute. The Test Valley, known for its fishing and walking, The Test Way and The Clarendon Way are all nearby. For keen gardeners, visit the world-famous collection of trees and shrubs at Hilliers Arboretum, or the aromatic collection of old roses at nearby Mottisfont. Broadlands (home to the late Lord Mountbatten) and Romsey Abbey are also close by. Mill Lane Meadows Nature Reserve is also one to see and there is also enclosed dog walking fields next door to the property. The area has plenty of attractions for all ages, within easy reach are Paultons Park, Marwell Zoo, the cathedral cities of Winchester and Salisbury, and maritime history at Southampton, where you can take a ferry to the Isle of Wight. The New Forest is a short drive away, which covers almost 145 square miles and supports hundreds of free roaming ponies, cattle and deer. There are 150 miles of gravel roads in the forest, appealing for cyclists and horse riders with acres of open heathland. New Forest attractions include Beaulieu Palace House, Abbey and Motor Museum, New Forest Museum and Visitors Centre, Bucklers Hard, Exbury Gardens and various popular towns and villages to discover, including Burley and Lymington. Bournemouth is renowned for its clean sandy beaches, year round entertainment and facilities, and is within half an hour’s drive, or alternative beaches worthy of a visit are Studland Bay, Sandbanks, Milford or Highcliffe. Within an hour’s drive, is the historic naval port of Portsmouth with designer shopping, waterside dining, The Warrior and HMS Victory, and Porchester Castle. Free WiFi