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Oak Tree Cottage, Charming & Rural Home, Heart of the New Forest

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Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Pilley, England
  • Lymington Pier Ferry Port
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Beaulieu National Motor Museum
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Southampton (SOU)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Oak Tree Cottage, Charming & Rural Home, Heart of the New Forest

Nestled on the edge of the village of Pilley, in the New Forest National Park is Oak Tree Cottage. With forest tracks on the doorstep, it is ideally situated for relaxing and exploring the New Forest and villages along the South coast. The local ponies and donkeys are frequent visitors to our lane, as they roam freely in the immediate area. Our cottage is tastefully furnished throughout with adequate parking, large garden and barbecue provided for the summer months. There is no traffic noise. Oak Tree cottage is situated within easy reach of the Georgian market town of Lymington, with its lovely cobbled street, quay, array of individual shops and Saturday market, and in the other direction, the quaint village of Beaulieu with its famous National Motor Museum. The Isle of Wight can be reached easily by taking the ferry from Lymington and from nearby Brockenhurst there is a rail link connecting to Bournemouth, Southampton and London Waterloo.

Property manager

Jenny Harris
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Be aware that the radiators and towel rails can become very hot, please adjust if necessary, particularly if you have small children

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Lymington

Located in Lymington, this holiday home is in a rural area. Lymington Pier Ferry Port and Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit WestQuay Shopping Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World, or check out an event or a game at Civic Centre. Waterskiing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Pilley, England

What's nearby

  • New Forest National Park - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Lymington Pier Ferry Port - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Beaulieu National Motor Museum - 10 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Milford on Sea Beach - 22 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal - 45 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

  • Lymington Pier Station - 5 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Monkey House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Six Bells - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Borough Arms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lounges of Lymington - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oak Tree Cottage, Charming & Rural Home, Heart of the New Forest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oak Tree Cottage, Charming & Rural Home, Heart of the New Forest?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oak Tree Cottage, Charming & Rural Home, Heart of the New Forest?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oak Tree Cottage, Charming & Rural Home, Heart of the New Forest located?

This family-friendly Lymington holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of New Forest National Park, Lymington Sea Water Baths and Lymington Pier Ferry Port. Beaulieu National Motor Museum and Brockenhurst Manor Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jo H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely break in a lovely place
Great property, well equipped and well located.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
What a wonderful accommodation in a fantastic location. Our host kept in contact to make sure our stay was comfortable. Such a peaceful area and yet so close to walks in the New Forest. The surrounding towns were worth visiting. All I can say is that 2 nights weren’t long enough so need to return as soon as possible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb cottage
We stayed here for a weekend break, with 3 adults, a 4 year old and 19m old. Communication with jenny and Iain was fantastic from the booking to check out. Check in was really straightforward and we were welcomed with a few gifts and personal note. The accommodation was clean, spacious and homely. They provided us with a travel cot and mattress, high chair, kids tablewear/cutlery, toys and games. All the beds were comfy, the location is quiet and peaceful we all slept really well.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
The property is beautiful and spacious with a great conservatory. The location is fantastic would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New Forrest
Pleasant time spend warm and cosy especially the beautiful conservatory
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome house and awesome location
This beautifull house in the middle of a national park, full with wild horses is absolutly awesome. Perfet equipment inside. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

beverly h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage & location
Every need catered for, comfortable cottage, wonderful location, 5 minutes stroll onto open forest, 10 minutes drive to Lymington ferry to Isle of Wight, Beaulieu & Exbury Gardens on the doorstep. Nearby pubs & community shop. A perfect holiday!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

OLWEN P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
HAPPY REUNIONS
Spacious, comfortable and well equipped with great outside play space for the grand children
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marco S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderbarer, naturnaher Urlaub
- herrliches Cottage inmitten der Heidelandschaft - herzliche, zuvorkommende, hilfsbereite Vermieter - geräumiges, super ausgestattetes, sauberes Haus - großer Garten
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caroline H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls trip away
I cannot thank Jenny and Ian enough for letting us stay in their wonderful property. It was absolutely beautiful, the surrounding area,the facilities were perfect,and went beyond all expectations. I also had the pleasure of meeting Jenny briefly on arrival she was the perfect hostess. We will definitely recommend her and her gorgeous house to friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Senile 6 on holiday!!
Amazing place, lots of outside seating. House very clean, lovely big kitchen and lounge, perfect spot to start some great walks. Highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything we were looking for.
Oak Tree Cottage had everything we needed for a very most comfortable stay, and we were extremely happy with the cottage, it’s cleanliness, amenities, and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
lovely cottage for families
Great location, well equipped, more spacious than photos suggest, large safe garden, perfect for families.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and secluded
Excellent stay! House is very comfortable and well equipped and was super-clean. Very friendly communication with owners. Walks in the NF right on the doorstep, but needed a car for everything else.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stef H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great base for new forest
A lovely cottage with everything we needed. Great space for kids to play outside too x
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A sanctuary!
I had been in contact with Jenny before our stay due to concerns over Covid as having recently had treatment for cancer, I wanted to know about cleanliness etc. I needn’t have worried! Jenny explained what cleaning procedures had been carried out and a link to the company whose cleaning products they’d used. The property was beautifully kept. Off street parking in a quiet area, warm and welcoming - a proper home from home. Ideally situated for a walk on the nearby forest and common area with good access to local places. We did have one issue with a leaking sink plug in the bathroom but I contacted Jenny and the issue was sorted out within a couple of hours. These things happen but it’s about the way it was dealt with as opposed to the issue itself. I would heartily recommend this cottage to anyone for a break - a full five stars from us!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great rural location
We had a great stay at the property that was in a lovely location with very close access to the New Forest, a short walk along the road. The property itself was a good size and well-proportioned rooms, and was very well-equipped with everything you could need. It was a nice touch from the owners to leave some treats for us to enjoy. The cleanliness of the property was second to none, very welcome given the current situation with Covid 19. We'd certainly like to return at some point. Thank you Jenny and Ian.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Daughters wedding weekend
The perfect location and a real home from home (but much tidier!). The moment we set foot in the cottage we felt relaxed and ready to make all the final preparations necessary. Jenny was really accommodating when we made our enquiry as we needed to be sure it was OK for the wedding car, photographer etc to arrive on the Saturday which was all fine. The cottage is quiet, spacious and very comfortable, it would make a perfect base for a longer stay from which to really discover all the New Forest has to offer. Thank you so much, despite one of the wettest weekends of the year we were able to have the ideal base to work from. Perfect!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxation in the new forest
The cottage was really lovely and was just what we needed, peace and quiet, with lots of friendly donkeys!

10/10 Excellent

Mandy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious Cottage Ideal Setting for Exploring the New Forest
This is a spacious cottage well placed to explore the New Forest. It was very clean, well equipped and the hosts were very responsive and even provided a welcome hamper for our arrival. We loved it and hope to return in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Irene B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and comfortable accommodation.
We were made to feel very welcome even though the owners could not meet us in person. The cottage was perfectly clean with everything you would possibly need to use, to hand. The owners made it possible for us to contact them if we had a need to. The whole family enjoyed the short stay we had at this lovely cottage and would love to return at another time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Clare jorstad

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
lovely cosy home
ideal location down country lane leading direct onto the new forest. lovely pub and village shop in walking distance. fittings rather old fashioned in style but cottage very clean cosy and warm with generous sized rooms.

10/10 Excellent

Clare C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property
Really lovely property. Clean, quiet and a lovely big garden for the kids. Close to lots of nice beaches and forest trails. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Viv and Ray W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent cottage and great location
Very good cottage and plenty of places to visit nearby. Ponies great for the children and many good walks
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kath G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a peaceful get-away
A lovely, spacious cottage with a very private garden. Immaculately clean and comfortable. It's in a perfect location - far from the madding crowds but with very easy access both to the Forest and the coast.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Jenny Harris

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We are Ian & Jenny, a married couple with 3 sons. We own Oak Tree Cottage. We live approximately 10 miles away, and are on hand most of the time for advice and recommendations.

Why they chose this property

If you are looking for an idyllic New Forest experience, you will find it here in the village of Pilley. The cottage is characterful and cosy, with luxury fittings and fixtures. It has oak flooring, a sunny conservatory leading onto the back patio and a lovely well-equipped farmhouse style kitchen diner with American style fridge freezer. It sits in a private, large corner plot mainly laid to lawn.

What makes this property unique

Quintessential New Forest location, perfect for exploring everything the New Forest has to offer. Meet the local donkeys at the gate, and see the wild miniature ponies.

Languages:

English

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