East Lodge

Rating
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Mrs Stslham
July 2020

“The uniqueness of the gate house the area is beautiful and peaceful.”

Can't wait for another visit.
Mr Matthews March 2020

“Great place to stay.”

Highly recommended.
Mrs Speller December 2019

“Simply the best self catered accommodation I have ever stayed in.”

Everything you could possibly wish and more.

We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and would love to welcome you back to East Lodge soon! Owner relations
Mrs Maun November 2019

“The Lodge was a perfect place for a 'get a way' break.”

The décor was superb and tasteful in every way. Every little detail had been thought through and nothing was lacking. Had expected it to be much smaller so we were really pleasantly surprised by the amount of space.
Mrs Fairhurst October 2019

“The cottage was lovely, spotlessly clean and extremely well equipped.”

. The added touch by Laura leaving freshly baked scones with jam and cream was wonderful and very welcome after a 5 hour drive. We found the cottage very well located for visiting the new forest and coastal areas.

Many thanks for taking time to leave your comments. Owner relations
Mrs Warwick September 2019

“Very comfortable accomadation with great attention to detail, friendly host and set in an area with character and variety.”
Mr Girling September 2019

“The location was perfect for visiting the New Forest walks, and also near to Salisbury and larger towns,”
Mrs Hudson August 2019

“Excellent access to Salisbury 10 mins by car”
Ms Mann August 2019

“Fantastic place.”

The attention to detail within the accommodation is outstanding. From the cream tea’s on arrival to all home comforts that you wouldn’t necessary expect when you go away. Short drive to the new forest and a great local pub nearby. 10/10
Mr Tyson August 2019

“East Lodge was everything we expected and more, the place was spotless, very comfortable and modern.”

Ideal for our week away with a very warm welcome.
Mrs Cutten July 2019

“This cottage was lovely.”

Very clean. Laura very friendly and welcoming. Everything is there that you need i.e cleaning materials, washing tablets, dishwasher tablets etc, shower gel, bath salts, fresh bread and scones with jam and clotted cream on arrival. Beautiful fresh flowers in bedroom and kitchen area. Ideal location. Couldn’t really fault it. Would definitely return.
Mrs Chappell July 2019

“This is a clean, very comfortable lodge.”

Laura had thought of every convenience, from poo bags for the dog to a multi connector for the phone/iPad, just in case you needed it! We were greeted with fresh cut flower arrangements and a cream tea and made to feel very welcome. I hope we can stay longer next time.
Mr Andrews June 2019

“Very clean, very comfortable, attention to every detail was amazing.”

From home made scones with cream on arrival to a dog tag and even a dog lawn anchor. The East lodge was 5star accommodation without question. Faultless
Mrs Carvallo June 2019

“The lodge is a special place to stay a really comfortable and relaxing break ...”

The lodge is a special place to stay a really comfortable and relaxing break where everything is provided for you including scrumptious treats when you arrive
Mr Shuttleworth May 2019

“The cottage is well located for anyone who wishes to explore this interesting part of the South of England.”

Lovely pub within a 10 minute walk of the lodge.
Mrs Baker February 2019

“Everything has been thought of here with the attention to the added extras a bonus.”

So comfy and welcoming. Would wholeheartedly recommend
Miss Mcallister January 2019

“Every detail considered by the host.”

Thankyou.
Mr Woan December 2018

“We have now stayed here several times and always found everything fantastic.”

The standard is always the same. The owner always welcomes you and leaves lovely goodies on your arrival. Nothing is too much trouble. Always on hand if you require anything. Such a lovely location and lovely eateries not too far away. It is a bonus to have a real log fire.
Mr Regan October 2018

“Our hosts were very welcoming and friendly and provides a very nice welcome pack.”

We did have a minor issue with the TV controls. The host resolved the issue on the day of arrival. We felt confident that if we needed to contact our hosts ant any time during our stay, they would be there with speed and efficiency
Mr Fielder October 2018

“East Lodge is delightful, Laura puts so much care and attention into every aspect of the lodge that it is perfect!”
Miss Hicks September 2018

“East Lodge is a real gem.”

A peaceful location, spotlessly clean and very warm and cosy. Very well equipped with quality linen and tasteful decor throughout. We appreciated the delicious homemade cream tea, fresh flowers and welcome goodies. Dog friendly too was a real bonus. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
Guest's review on TripAdvisor

“We were blown away by the setting and accommodation offered by the East Lodge (mirror image of West Lodge).”

It is simple but luxurious villa with a very high standard of finish. the bathroom well appointed ,spacious / comfortable and living room with an open fire perfect for nights in. The small village is a perfect setting with a great gastro pub (Rose & Thistle) and multiple walks around. It is close enough to the New Forest to visit everyday but different enough to feel a different country. We didn't tell the owners we were going staying for our honeymoon and as soon as they knew they hand delivered a generous welcome pack. Simply we will be back.
Guest's review on TripAdvisor

“Our first holiday as a new family with our daughter of 7 months.”

Arrived to warm welcome; scones, homemade jam, eggs, tea, meadow flowers. Gorgeous location in beautiful Rockbourne within easy reach of the New Forest. The lodge has been restored and decorated to an extremely high standard. It is comfortable and cosy, and very well equipped - very well thought out. Our stay was made even easier as the owner generously provided us with a cot, high chair, bouncy chair and basket full of toys and books for our baby to use! We all slept incredibly well, and were well rested. We could have happily stayed on another week (or two...).
Broomhead

“Lovely, warm, high quality, well-equipped cottage.”

The owner Laura, offered exceptional customer service, with personal touches and friendly nature. Fresh cream tea, fresh free range eggs, fresh flowers and fresh bread greeted us upon arrival. Also tea, coffee, sugar and milk were included.
Mr G Tory

“East Lodge was beautifully set up.”

Well equipped with added bonus of welcoming basket of butter, milk, tea & coffee were good..
Guest's review on New Forest website

“Lovely, relaxing stay, wonderful accommodation, had everything we needed in a great location.”
Carry and Ian Carey

“We have had a lovely stay here at East Lodge.”

Everything was just as expected. Lovely touches with the delicious scones and jam and eggs, and the flowers were beautiful. Would recommend it as a relaxing and homely cottage.
East Lodge guests

“You know we just love the lodge, but we especially appreciate the scones, the tea, coffee, lovely fresh eggs and oil to cook them.”

The two-seater sofa is an improvement on the two arm chairs. The bedroom is lovely and so well decorated and dressed. The double bath is a big hit, I always enjoy a glass of champagne in it to unwind. I think you have thought of everything and it is so handy being able to walk to the pub and have a good meal with good wine and stagger home! We are always so sad to leave...
Mr Woan

“We have stayed here 3 times now and find it so comfortable.”

Have another 2 Holidays booked for later this year
Mr Collins

“Immaculate condition and great location.”

Facilities exceeded expectations.
Guest's review on TripAdvisor

“We stayed for four nights, and had a wonderful stay.”

Cleanliness five star, equipment and utensils five star, quality of furnishings five star, bed linen five star and in such an unusual building! Very spacious with modern touches in a quaint and tastefully finished lodge. The kitchen cupboards are well stocked with day to day larder items. The owners have gone the extra mile to make this a home from home. The welcome goodies were delicious, a lovely home made cream tea for two, new laid eggs and beautiful cut garden flowers in every room. Thank you!\ We took our two Welsh Terriers with us and they were made to feel just as welcome, with lots of extras waiting for them. Even dog tags with the lodge address and phone number on should they get lost whilst on holiday. Very impressive!
Guest's review on TripAdvisor

“A really homely, comfortable lodge.”

Everything you could wish for is catered for, including a pet hamper for your dog. We stayed with our Westie here and loved the week's break. The personal touches the owner makes like the welcome cream tea, milk and fresh eggs ready for you makes you feel special - a really lovely touch. Laura is on hand to welcome you and check all has been OK when you leave, so you're well looked after. Plenty of lovely walks and pet friendly pubs close by. Will come again.
Guest's review on TripAdvisor

“East lodge is a beautiful cottage.”

Waiting for us on arrival was some delicious home-made bread with jam , fresh eggs and cut flowers. The accommodation was excellent, beautifully decorated and extremely well equipped. This was our first visit to the New Forest and was a good base to explore from.
Guest's review on TripAdvisor

“We stayed with our sons in both the East and West Lodges; the accommodation was as ever to the highest standard and what makes it perfect is the additional provision of eggs, milk, bread and even fresh flowers and scones laid our ready for our arrival.”

The underfloor heating really gives a real touch of luxury whilst the open fire if you prefer it, is perfect for cold winter evenings. With the Rose and Thistle just 5 minutes away and its close proximity to the New Forest it is a dream.
Guest's review on TripAdvisor

“We have just returned from a lovely week at East Lodge.”

...a one bedroomed lovingly and thoughtfully extended lodge cottage. The cottage was well equipped and furnished to a high standard. Upon arrival there was crusty bread, tea bags, coffee and sugar provided to start us off, and prior to arrival our host said that she would accept shop 'n drop for us if we needed. The bed was exceptionally comfy and, in a way, we were glad of the one chilly night so we could light the lovely log fire. All in all a lovely week, walking and cycling from the door as well as some investigations further afield. Would highly recommend.
Guest's review on TripAdvisor

“We have just returned from a relaxing 3 night stay in East Lodge.”

The accommodation was beautifully decorated with many extra little touches to make guests feel truly at home. The fresh scones, eggs and flowers were a lovely welcome - as was the doggie hamper full of canine essentials for our dog Jessie! The picturesque village of Rockbourne and surrounding area is well worth a stroll and the proximity of the New Forest, as well as the coast, makes East Lodge a perfect base for exploring this beautiful part of the world.
Guest's review on TripAdvisor

“Both West Park Lodges were easy to find following the directions given by the Hideaways Team.”

The owner Laura popped in to see everything was OK on our day of arrival. The Lodge had everything we needed and more for our restful break, including lots of ideas for outings. The lodge was clean and well presented with the lovely touch of a cream tea waiting for us. If I was to be picky my initial concern was the road running alongside East Lodge which when sitting in the beautiful patio area could be off putting if a large vehicle went past or a speedy vehicle. However as this is a rural location it was not a continual problem and did not deter from our lovely break.
Guest's review on TripAdvisor

“East Lodge was a very relaxing place to stay and spotlessly clean.”

The owner had thought of everything including welcoming scones and fresh flowers. The property was decorated very tastefully and there were nice touches throughout. The location was very convenient for accessing villages in the New Forest. Overall an excellent stay.
Guest's review on TripAdvisor

“We stayed in your lovely cottage in June 2016 for 12 days and felt so at home and comfortable we could have stayed much longer.”

Your attention to detail, the cosiness, all the extras you provided and the cleanliness of the cottage was second to none. Your welcoming tea and scones and personal visit made us feel very special. The local pub was fabulous and we enjoyed an evening stroll out for a wonderful meal. Our experience in the New Forest was exceptional. What a lovely pocket of England in which to live. I hope we will visit and stay with you again. warmest regards, Tom and Maggie Anderson, Denmark, Western Australia.
Mrs Marian Tomlinson

“Cottage was in a lovely location, spotlessly clean and the owner was very welcoming.”
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The property

Built in the early 19th century, East Lodge is one of a pair of gate lodges which stand at the entrance to the West Park Estate.

(see also West Lodge, ref. 988967).

This charming bolthole has been completely refurbished and imaginatively extended to provide quirky and charming holiday accommodation, graded 4 stars, Gold Award by Visit England.

All the accommodation is at ground floor level for ease of access.

Step inside and you'll find light-filled, octagonal shaped rooms, combining stylish decor and furnishings with top-notch, contemporary kitchen and bathroom fittings.

We guarantee it will not be like anywhere you've stayed before! The lodges at West Park are situated at one end of the picturesque ancient village of Rockbourne.

A walk through the village takes you past many thatched brick and timber cottages alongside the bourne (stream).

The Rose and Thistle pub is at the other end , a stroll back could include a visit to the 11th/12th century church of Saint Andrew with its flint structure ans tiled roof.

The famous Rockbourne Roman Villa is a short walk away from the lodges.

Summary

All ground floor: Entrance hallway with a door through to the courtyard garden
One bedroom with a king size bed, chest of drawers and wardrobe
Bathroom with bath incorporating an over the bath shower
Open plan living/dining/kitchen area with an outlook over paddocks
Living area has an open fireplace, sofa, window seat, dining table/chairs and french windows opening out onto a courtyard garden
Fitted kitchen area with induction hob, fan oven, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine
Stone floors with a carpeted bedroom
Outside paved courtyard garden with a bench, garden table and chairs
Home-made meals, breakfast hamper and delivery of local produce by arrangement with the owner
Pets welcome
This property is more suitable for older children and adults but but babies welcome
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no smoking
Walking distance to three popular pubs.
Underfloor central heating
Open fire with free logs
Oven, microwave, washing machine
TV, DVD and free WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
High quality bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Paved courtyard garden with seating area
Small lawn
Off road parking for 2 cars
Home made meals, breakfast hamper, and delivery of local produce available by arrangement with owner
Pets welcome, easy access to public footpaths and the New Forest
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 1.5 miles, pub 0.75 miles
Note: Property more suitable for older children and adults but babies are welcome, high chair and cot available on request.

About the location

FORDINGBRIDGE

Salisbury 11 miles; Bournemouth 18 miles.

Fordingbridge is a traditional Hampshire town on the banks of the River Avon, and offers a good mix of shops, pubs and restaurants, a small museum of local history and a display of original work by the artist Augustus John, who lived here for many years. The medieval Great Bridge, with seven graceful arches, is a major feature of the town. The immediate area is a wonderful place for visitors, with its beautiful scenery, nature havens, cycleways and welcoming people. Fordingbridge is conveniently situated for the magnificent cathedral city of Salisbury to the north, and the super seaside resort of Bournemouth to the south. The stunning New Forest National Park is only 1.5 miles from the town, where you can explore thousands of acres of moor, heath and woodland frequented by wild ponies, and dotted with quaint villages and country pubs. Within a short drive is the magnificent Elizabethan manor house at Breamore, as well as the New Forest Water Park, and a trip to Beaulieu, home of the National Motor Museum is not to be missed. This is a great location for exploring this picturesque and interesting area.

Property unsuitable for young children, babies are welcome.

This property offers the following short breaks:

Winter
Off-season
Last minute
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Features

“The uniqueness of the gate house the area is beautiful and peaceful.”

“Great place to stay.”

“Simply the best self catered accommodation I have ever stayed in.”

“The Lodge was a perfect place for a 'get a way' break.”

“The cottage was lovely, spotlessly clean and extremely well equipped.”

“Very comfortable accomadation with great attention to detail, friendly host and set in an area with character and variety.”

“The location was perfect for visiting the New Forest walks, and also near to Salisbury and larger towns,”

“Excellent access to Salisbury 10 mins by car”

“Fantastic place.”

“East Lodge was everything we expected and more, the place was spotless, very comfortable and modern.”

“This cottage was lovely.”

“This is a clean, very comfortable lodge.”

“Very clean, very comfortable, attention to every detail was amazing.”

“The lodge is a special place to stay a really comfortable and relaxing break ...”

“The cottage is well located for anyone who wishes to explore this interesting part of the South of England.”

“Everything has been thought of here with the attention to the added extras a bonus.”

“Every detail considered by the host.”

“We have now stayed here several times and always found everything fantastic.”

“Our hosts were very welcoming and friendly and provides a very nice welcome pack.”

“East Lodge is delightful, Laura puts so much care and attention into every aspect of the lodge that it is perfect!”

“East Lodge is a real gem.”

“We were blown away by the setting and accommodation offered by the East Lodge (mirror image of West Lodge).”

“Our first holiday as a new family with our daughter of 7 months.”

“Lovely, warm, high quality, well-equipped cottage.”

“East Lodge was beautifully set up.”

“Lovely, relaxing stay, wonderful accommodation, had everything we needed in a great location.”

“We have had a lovely stay here at East Lodge.”

“You know we just love the lodge, but we especially appreciate the scones, the tea, coffee, lovely fresh eggs and oil to cook them.”

“We have stayed here 3 times now and find it so comfortable.”

“Immaculate condition and great location.”

“We stayed for four nights, and had a wonderful stay.”

“A really homely, comfortable lodge.”

“East lodge is a beautiful cottage.”

“We stayed with our sons in both the East and West Lodges; the accommodation was as ever to the highest standard and what makes it perfect is the additional provision of eggs, milk, bread and even fresh flowers and scones laid our ready for our arrival.”

“We have just returned from a lovely week at East Lodge.”

“We have just returned from a relaxing 3 night stay in East Lodge.”

“Both West Park Lodges were easy to find following the directions given by the Hideaways Team.”

“East Lodge was a very relaxing place to stay and spotlessly clean.”

“We stayed in your lovely cottage in June 2016 for 12 days and felt so at home and comfortable we could have stayed much longer.”

“Cottage was in a lovely location, spotlessly clean and the owner was very welcoming.”

The property

Summary

About the location

FORDINGBRIDGE