Little Owl

Rating
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Games Room
Broadband / WiFi

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* Based on a combined average customer score over the last 3 months

24 Customer Review(s)

“We stayed at Little Owl for the first week of September and returned two weeks later for another week, which says it all really!”

Such a comfortable, clean and welcoming cottage, a home from home for us and our two dogs. We visited Exbury, Hinton Ampner and the New Forest for a second time, and on this visit to Hampshire discovered Mottisfont and The Vyne, which are beautiful stately homes with long estate walks for energetic dogs. We are already looking forward to returning to Little Owl in the Spring.

Such a comfortable, clean and welcoming cottage, a home from home for us and our two dogs. We visited Exbury, Hinton Ampner and the New Forest for a second time, and on this visit to Hampshire discovered Mottisfont and The Vyne, which are beautiful stately homes with long estate walks for energetic dogs. We are already looking forward to returning to Little Owl in the Spring.

- Mrs Colebeck, September 2019
“The cottage and garden were everything you needed for a relaxing and comfortable countryside break.”

It was well maintained and looked after by the local caretakers and situated in an area handy for visiting places of varied interest. We were only sorry we had not more time there!

- Mrs Watson, August 2019
“Little Owl was comfortable, clean, peaceful and very well equipped.”

Our two dogs loved to run and play in the large and secure garden which surrounds the cottage. We would recommend walks on the New Forest, Exbury Gardens, Hinton Ampner, Butser Ancient Farm and Corfe Castle as enjoyable places to visit with dogs. The Hare and Hounds at Sway and The Waterloo Arms at Lyndhurst are great dog-friendly pubs, with excellent menus and a good range of choices for vegetarians and vegans.

- Mr Colebeck, August 2019
“A beautiful cottage in a beautiful garden in a beautiful part of England.”

A previous poster said in July 2019 "inside the house it was dirty, musty and damp". We were also here in July 2019 and that complaint is patent nonsense. The house is in fact clean and comfortable. (Mind you, we were here for a relaxing holiday, not to get wound up crawling into cupboards searching for spiders to complain about.)

- Mr Holland, July 2019
“The House itself is beautiful and the garden is magical, but inside the house it was dirty, musty and damp.”

Spiders and cobwebs were in every corner, in the wardrobes and in the cupboards. The heating was switched off, so that we had to heat with the little electric furnace and wood was not sufficiently available. If you want to have some pictures we can send them to you by email.

- Torschl, July 2019
“The bed sheets rather old and tired.”

Bobby and need to be replaced with better, not enough towels a couple more would have been useful.

- Mr Cubbon, May 2019

Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We have now replaced all the bedding and provided extra towels Owner relations
“Fantastic cottage with excellent facilities.”

Good back up from Howard at the village shop.

- Mrs Worthington, March 2019
“We spent a wonderful week at 'Little Owl' late October / early November 2018.”

We felt at home from the moment we arrived and were sad to leave. It met all our needs, as a family of four adults and two young children, in a beautiful area.

- Denton, October 2018
“L Lovely setting \ ...”

L Lovely setting \ I Idyllic \ T Thatched \ L Location\ E Exceptional

- Mr H,
“Beautiful cottage, will certainly recommend to friends and family.”

The walk around the Hangers was stunning (just a little muddy). The welcome pack was a lovely surprise. The local pub, The Troopers Inn, did some lovely food. They even opened early for us - would certainly love to come back for another stay!

- Mr & Mrs Brown,
“Thank you for a lovely stay in the comfortable and cosy cottage.”

It certainly hit the mark for a much needed restful break. Plenty of lovely pubs nearby to eat in (Trouper Inn, Hawkley Inn). We ran the Rubix Chilli Hilly on the Saturday which was very wet and muddy - so very thankful to have a warm cottage to come back to!! Will certainly stay here again. Many thanks.

- Miss Gilmore,
“We have had the most marvellous week, beautiful relaxing cottage in a super location.”

The weather has been perfect. We have travelled the area - a trip down memory lane. The pub with no name is a must. Also, the ploughman's lunch at The Harrow Inn at Steep is highly recommended. The cottage is fully equipped with all essentials and the garden is lovely. We will recommend to family and friends, without hesitation. Thank you!

- Mr and Mrs Derrett and friends,
“A wonderful cottage in a quiet village.”

Well equipped, the welcome bottle of prosecco was a lovely touch. The steep stairs may be difficult for disabled guests.

- Guest's review on TripAdvisor,
“Thanks for such a wonderful time.”

Sitting in the garden we had all the peace to properly relax and the little ones were totally amazed by all the toys. We definitely would have loved to stay longer.

- Guests,
“We've had a lovely holiday in this pretty cottage.”

The children loved their 'own's stairs to the bedroom. Our dog loved the safely enclosed garden and we all enjoyed visiting the many interesting places which were new to us all.\ Thank you for the welcome pack, especially the new toy for Josee. Thanks for everything.

- Mrs Sullivan,
“Beautiful Cottage!”

We all had a lovely time staying here. Trooper Inn & Hawkley Inn were great. Thank you. I must say also how nice it was to arrive to a lovely & clean house!

- Guests,
“All enjoyed a lovely holiday in a lovely cottage, surrounded by beautiful countryside views.”

We would recommend the Fox Goes in Charlton and The Earl of March in Lavant, both served great food.

- The R. family,
“It was very welcoming to arrive at Little Owl with the lights on and it was warm and cosy indoors.”

Thank you for the lovely welcome gifts. We have very much enjoyed our holiday here discovering the beautiful conuntryside. We can definitely recommend the local pub "with no name".

- Dr Smits and Dr Cortsen,
“We had a wonderful 'English' Christmas in this amazing cottage.”

We were super impressed with the Xmas decorations. All our friends who saw the cottage on our facebook photos thought it should be on a chocolate box! Many thanks; our 10 year old daughter's dream of sleeping under a thatched roof has come true!

- Mrs Brickwood,
“We've thoroughly enjoyed our week in this little charming cottage.”

The fireplace was enjoyable to use and the garden has received a good deal of care, making it a delight to be in. Our cat also seemed to enjoy chattering with the local birds - she is a talker rather than a hunter. Winchester was quite beautiful. This was our first time in Hampshire - we were impressed. We discovered some great pub food nearby, including the Thomas Lord and The Hawkley Inn. \ All in all a great holiday in a very nice part of England. Thank you!

- Dr Zhu,
“Beautiful, comfortable cottage.”

Well equipped & with all the essentials provided - many thanks for that. Well located for exploring. Here is some of what we did: \ Hawkley Inn walk - quite demanding, especially coming back.\ Winchester - flying visit.\ Portsmouth Historic docks - great but would have needed more time. \ Hinton Ampner - National Trust property nearby - really good.\ Bike ride in New Forest, from Brockenhurst - lovely. \ We were busy!

- The Walton family,
“Little Owl lived up to its photos and descriptions on the web.”

We had a family get together and celebrated a first birthday with parents, grandparents, aunt and uncle. We could not have asked for a more cosy, welcoming and charming environment. The family enjoyed the lawn and had a fun afternoon playing croquet. The living room with its fireplace made for great conversations and games. The kitchen was well-equipped and we were impressed with the abundance and quality of crockery and cutlery and not to miss the cooking range (a chef's delight). We noticed that painstaking thought and planning have gone into the big items as well as the small. Thank you for making our experience so memorable.

- The Collins and Swarup families,
“We've thoroughly enjoyed our week in this little charming cottage.”

The fireplace was enjoyable to use and the garden has received a good deal of care, making it a delight to be in. Our cat also seemed to enjoy chattering with the local birds - she is a talker rather than a hunter. Winchester was quite beautiful. This was our first time in Hampshire - we were impressed. We discovered some great pub food nearby, including the Thomas Lord and The Hawkley Inn. \ All in all a great holiday in a very nice part of England. Thank you!

- Dr Zhu,
“On arrival the cottage was a welcome and pretty sight.”

A super, quiet, private retreat. The first morning we awoke to the September golden sun dappling through the trees on our bedroom windows and the chirpy singing of the robin. Perfection! Little Owl covered all our needs and more - Thank you so much for the 'Welcome Pack' - it was a very kind gesture. Pip, our miniature Schnauzer, was extremely happy with his new toy, and abandoned those he brought. A lovely, lovely cottage. Thank you.

- Mr & Mrs Reid,
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The property

Stroll up the brick path leading to the front door of Little Owl and you'll feel as if you've stepped back in time.

With its traditional brick and flint exterior and thatched roof, this cottage really is picture perfect and makes a delightful country retreat in the heart of the village of High Cross.

Perfect for spending time away with family or friends.

While the cottage has a number of surprisingly spacious rooms, it is at the same time very cosy and comfortably furnished, with everything you could need for your stay.

You'll love the unique kitchen with its bespoke units crafted from antique pine as well as the fabulous roll-top bath, allowing you to take a long soak after a busy day.

Outside you'll find yet more delights awaiting.

Not only is the garden pretty and secluded, but there is an amazing garden room, with plenty of space for the kids to play, and a thatched summerhouse with a croquet set - the garden is perfect for whiling away a few hours in the summer sun.

All in all this is a popular place to stay in a deservedly popular region - a first rate choice for your next holiday!

Summary

Three bedrooms: 2 x king-size double, 1 x twin
Bathroom with roll top bath, shower attachment, basin and WC (accessed via stairs from hallway that lead to a half-landing)
Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC
Kitchen
Dining room
Sitting room with wood burning stove.
Central heating with wood burning stove
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freesat, DVD, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off road parking for 2 cars
Enclosed lawned garden with summerhouse, croquet set and garden room with a sitting area and a selection of toys and games
Two well-behaved pets welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 4 mins walk, pub 1.5 miles.

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About the location

PETERSFIELD

Chichester 16 miles

This Hampshire market town rests in the heart of the South Downs National Park and comes bursting with culture and charm. There is much going on in and around Petersfield, with eccentric festivals and fairs, traditional markets, theatres, museums and immaculate gardens to roam during the summer. Also find pubs and bars of the highest quality, some serving delicious food to recharge those batteries during a day of exploration. For something different, stroll around Heath Pond or enjoy a round of golf on the outskirts of the town. Walk or cycle right from your doorstep through unimaginably fine scenery which can lead you through rolling countryside and to a number of pretty villages. The South Coast is slightly further afield, find a number of popular spots including Portsmouth, Bognor Regis and Brighton within driving distance.

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Little Owl

High Cross, Hampshire (Ref. 989002)

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Reviews & Ratings

“We stayed at Little Owl for the first week of September and returned two weeks later for another week, which says it all really!”

“The cottage and garden were everything you needed for a relaxing and comfortable countryside break.”

“Little Owl was comfortable, clean, peaceful and very well equipped.”

“A beautiful cottage in a beautiful garden in a beautiful part of England.”

“The House itself is beautiful and the garden is magical, but inside the house it was dirty, musty and damp.”

“The bed sheets rather old and tired.”

“Fantastic cottage with excellent facilities.”

“We spent a wonderful week at 'Little Owl' late October / early November 2018.”

“L Lovely setting \ ...”

“Beautiful cottage, will certainly recommend to friends and family.”

“Thank you for a lovely stay in the comfortable and cosy cottage.”

“We have had the most marvellous week, beautiful relaxing cottage in a super location.”

“A wonderful cottage in a quiet village.”

“Thanks for such a wonderful time.”

“We've had a lovely holiday in this pretty cottage.”

“Beautiful Cottage!”

“All enjoyed a lovely holiday in a lovely cottage, surrounded by beautiful countryside views.”

“It was very welcoming to arrive at Little Owl with the lights on and it was warm and cosy indoors.”

“We had a wonderful 'English' Christmas in this amazing cottage.”

“We've thoroughly enjoyed our week in this little charming cottage.”

“Beautiful, comfortable cottage.”