Lovely self contained retreat near the River Avon

The Garden Flat a newly converted ground floor apartment forming part of a Victorian country house beside the River Avon near Fordingbridge, Hampshire. It is 5 minutes from the New Forest National Park with wonderful opportunities to walk, cycle and ride. Close to the historic city of Salisbury, 20 minutes, and the glorious Jurassic coast around Bournemouth/Poole, 30 minutes and beyond to Dorset. The studio has all the facilities you will need for a peaceful and relaxing stay. The Garden Flat is a bright and comfortable self-contained one-room apartment with a separate kitchen and a shower room. The main room has a comfortable king-size bed, a dining table and chairs and a sofa and coffee table that looks onto the garden through a large bay window. There is a wall-mounted TV and storage. The kitchen is all-electric with a fan oven and induction hob. There is also a microwave, kettle and a toaster plus a fridge/freezer and a dishwasher. It is fully equipped with china, glasses, cutlery and cookware if you want to eat in. For a quick start in the morning, you can eat at the breakfast bar in the kitchen or relax at the table on the patio outside the flat. Coffee, tea and sugar will be provided. The shower room has an enclosed shower and towels are provided for the guests. Outside there is a private parking space. The flat has a separate front door with a key lock so you may come and go as you like. Outside the flat is a patio with a table and chairs for your use. A large garden surrounds the house. It is mostly lawn and is used by the family. There is a family dog and chicken in a run that is protected by an electric fence. I would like to assure all guests that Covid-19 health and safety will be observed. The flat will remain empty for 24 hours between visits, all bedding and towels will be washed at a high temperature and all surfaces, handles, switches etc will be cleaned. As access and parking are separate there will be no need to contact me but I will be available if required. Bickton is a small hamlet set on the River Avon just south of picturesque town Fordingbridge in Hampshire. You can walk along a footpath to the town across the watermeadows in about 20 minutes. The path forms part of the Avon Valley footpath that runs from Salisbury to Christchurch. The path can be muddy following rain so you may need Wellington boots. The New Forest National Park is about one mile to the east. There you can roam on foot, by bike or on horseback along the miles of paths and visit the beautiful villages. Twenty minutes to the north by car is the wonderful cathedral city of Salisbury with its famous 400-foot spire and medieval close. Thirty minutes to the south is Bournemouth and Poole with welcoming sandy beaches. Beyond is the Jurassic coast of Dorset with stunning walks to explore. There is a regular bus service that runs every 30 minutes between Salisbury and Bournemouth. The bus stops at the turning into Bickton. In the summer there is an open-topped hop-on/hop-off bus that follows circular routes through the New Forest allowing ample opportunities to explore the whole area. The studio is can accommodate two adults but does not have the facilities and is not set up for children and infants.