Sleeps: 8
Pets Allowed: No
Grading:
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Price Guide: 4 (explain)
Set in the New Forest National Park in the pretty hamlet of Brook, Little Popes stands detached and dates back 600 years. Thatched and Grade II listed, it is a charming, ‘chocolate-box’ cottage, oozing character and displaying a wealth of beams. There are two covered wells within the grounds to the front, whilst the large enclosed rear garden makes a wonderful spot where guests can relax on the decked area. The holiday cottage base provides a real haven from which to enjoy and explore the surrounding area. The New Forest can be discovered on foot, or by car or bicycle - exploring some of the appealing villages, and perhaps stopping for a cream tea in one of the many popular tearooms. Hampshire was enjoyed by the English novelist Jane Austen - with her house and museum in Chawton, and her final resting place in Winchester Cathedral. <br />There are many activities for the family to enjoy, including Marwell Zoological Park, New Forest Otter and Owl Wildlife Park or a day out at Beaulieu Motor Museum to name a few places of interest nearby. Further a field, but well worth a trip, is Monkey World and the Tank Museum near Wool. Southampton, with its maritime history and West Quay shopping centre, makes for a good day out browsing around the shops; whilst beach lovers will enjoy a day by the sea at the Blue Flag beaches of Hayling Island, Bournemouth and Sandbanks Poole. Two pubs and two golf courses can be found within a short stroll._Living room with gas ‘wood burner’. Dining-room with French door to garden and decked area. Spacious well-equipped kitchen with Belfast sink leading to family room with electric ‘log-effect’ fire in inglenook fireplace. Sun room with stable door to garden. Bathroom/W.C. <em>First floor:</em> Double bedroom with 6ft wooden sleigh bed and en-suite W.C. Step to further double bedroom leading to twin-bedded room. Single bedroom with additional pull-out bed (for +1). All bedrooms with sloping ceiling and low/narrow doorways. Shower room/W.C. Beamed throughout. _<ul><li>Elec, and full gas CH incl </li><li>Gas ‘wood burner’ and elec ‘log-effect’ fire incl</li><li>Ample parking</li><li>Shop<frac> </frac>½ mile</li><li>Satellite TV</li><li>Video (small library)</li><li>Radio/CD</li><li>Auto wm/tumble dryer</li><li>M/wave</li><li>D/washer</li><li>Fridge/freezer</li><li>T/cot</li><li>H/chair on request</li><li>Enclosed rear garden with decked area, and furniture</li><li>Garden to front with two covered wells (toddlers beware!)</li><li>Duvets with linen and towels</li><li>Non-smokers only</li><li><em><strong>Friday to Friday</strong></em></li></ul>....