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The Lodge - Avon

Christchurch (4.5mls N), Dorset
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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Complex of properties
Enclosed garden / patio
Hot tub
Internet access
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Romantic
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Take your pick from a soak in the free-standing bath or the private hot tub, either is sure to help you truly relax
  • Tucked away within the trees yet within easy reach of a great range of attractions and amenities, this property offers the best of both worlds
  • Clever design touches bring the outdoors in, making this quirky property a great choice for a romantic break
Property code: 91944

The cosy lodge sits amongst the trees on the outskirts of the New Forest National Park. Sleeping two guests, and full of romantic touches, the property is the perfect escape for couples seeking a memorable base for their holiday. Journey to the coast where you’ll find some delightful beaches, including Mudeford Sandbank, just 6.5 miles away. After a day of adventure, rest your weary legs in the bubbling hot tub.

A woodland path and steps lead from the parking area to the cabin, which forms part of a complex of similar properties. Inside, discover a welcoming lounge/kitchen/diner, with wood-clad walls and bespoke furniture. The kitchen area is a joy to cook in, with everything needed for a self-catering break, and the sweet dining table is the ideal setting for romantic dinners for two. After dinner, snuggle up on the sofa to watch a film on the Smart TV. Just off the living area is a fabulous double bedroom, with plush soft furnishings and an indulgent free-standing bath in one corner. There’s also a separate shower room. Outside, soak up the sunshine in the immaculate, enclosed garden, where you’ll find a bistro set and your own, private hot tub. There’s also a covered veranda – ideal for al fresco dining when the weather isn’t on your side.

The historic market town of Ringwood is 3.5 miles away and is a great place for picking up local produce for your supper, thanks to its independent shops and regular markets. It’s also a popular base for walkers, with the long-distance Avon Valley Path passing through the town. Another nearby market town is Christchurch (5 miles), on the south coast. As well as a great range of independent shops and eateries, the town boasts four miles of spectacular coastline, including six sandy beaches.

  • 1 bedroom - double
  • 1 shower room with shower and WC and a free-standing bath within the bedroom
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave and fridge with ice compartment, Nespresso Virtuo coffee machine
  • Communal boot room with washing machine and space to wash your dog
  • Smart TV  in the lounge
  • Enclosed terrace with hot tub, charcoal BBQ, artificial lawn, furniture, and covered veranda
  • Use of a communal lawn approximately 50 metres from the property
  • Beauty treatments are available at an additional cost (by prior arrangement only)
  • 2 small or medium dogs welcome
  • Off-road parking for 1 car
  • Beach 5 miles, shop 3 miles, and pub 1 mile
  • Regret no children
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £150 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £20. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Claire Tranter

This property is personally managed by Claire.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 39 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Roy 13th September 2024

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Reviewed by Julie 18th August 2024

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Reviewed by Jo 10th August 2024

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If you want a holiday for you & your dogs where the property owner really cares about your needs & ensuring you have a lovely relaxing time this is for you! Sally went the extra mile making us feel very welcome & added such lovely personal touches such as a bottle of fizz & some scones with all the required fillers. The cabin was so well kitted outRead more & had a top level of cleanliness & the location was superb with fields a 2 minute walk away. This holiday cabin is 100% AMAZING!!!!! Hide

Reviewed by Maureen 27th July 2024

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Nice location and everything we needed, just too dark

Reviewed by Darren 12th July 2024

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Staying in the lodge at the coach house with our 2 dogs was more than perfect we stayed for 2 weeks and didnt want to leave its beautiful as are the grounds the owners are lovely and have thought of everything the lodge is fully equipped there was nothing that I needed and the space worked so well the boot room is also well stocked with fans an iroRead moren even picnic backpacks. Its well placed to visit different areas of Dorset Hengistbury head is a must visit would definitely stay here again Hide

Reviewed by Sandra 5th July 2024

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The owners have put lots of little touches to make it very pretty. It's very modern and has everything you need. However it is a lot smaller than shown on the pictures, there is not a lot of space in the bedroom, no wardrobes except, some artistically positioned hangers on a tree branch, the garden is very small and be warned doesn't get the sun inRead more the afternoon from 3pm, plus the hottub has no canopy so the trees above it drop bits of foliage into it, so it doesn't feel clean. Hide

Reviewed by Jayne 28th June 2024

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This was perfect for us with our puppy the little things made our holiday the lodge was amazing can not fault it the owners seems to have thought of everything to make your stay a place to relax and remember

Reviewed by Sarah 21st June 2024

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The Lodge was a perfect escape in the New Forest for a cosy and comfortable break. The facilities and decor were outstanding. The Lodge is very compact, but where the living and outdoor areas are just right for a couple cosying up in front of a fire or relaxing outside on the veranda and small garden area with a glass or two. Sitting in the hot tubRead more under the stars was our favourite spot! The location was also perfect to visit all the beautiful New Forest sites. Definitely recommended! Hide

Reviewed by Paula 11th June 2024

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Beautiful accommodation, with everything you need if self catering. Fully enclosed, which was perfect for those of us with dogs and local walks and pubs within walking distance too. Had a great time, would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Kate 3rd June 2024

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Compact living but great location to access all the New Forest & surrounding area have to offer. We were out & about every day & coming back to a hot tub with a small worn out dog sleeping while we soaked was bliss. Local pubs were great & an easy walk. Lots of info about the area was really helpful too. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and would deRead morefinitely consider returning. Hide

Reviewed by Sue 31st May 2024

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Reviewed by Neville 28th May 2024

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Reviewed by Alison 21st May 2024

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Fantastic cottage in a brilliant location clean and well equipped the private garden was a god send, loved the bath and a lovely hottub, I would highly recommend this property . Xx

Reviewed by Suchen 18th May 2024

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A pretty cottage with lots of attention to detail. Comfortable, welcoming and well equipped.

Reviewed by Jeanette 8th May 2024

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Beautiful lodge with lovely hottub, all facilities superb, and extras. Great for a walking weekend!

Reviewed by Nichola 29th April 2024

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The Lodge was just as advertised, a perfect get away in a tranquil beautiful setting, on the boarder of the New Forest and a short distance from the Coast, lovely walks to nearby Pubs and everywhere very dog friendly. It was all the little touches that made it feel like we were staying in a Hotel, everything I could have wanted had been thought of Read moreand more. We will definitely be coming back for another visit. Hide

Reviewed by Rachel 23rd April 2024

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The Lodge is a beautiful and cosy place to stay and is so well situated. The owners have clearly gone to a lot of effort to make it a unique, private, and lovely place to relax. It's a great place to explore from; Christchurch is close by and you have fantastic access to everything the New Forest has to offer. The hot tub and bedroom bathtub mean yRead moreou are never far from a warm soak after a walk! Thank you for a wonderful stay! Hide

Reviewed by Owen 12th April 2024

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My wife and I really enjoyed this beautiful one bedroom little cottage, had everything you could ask for, lovely local walks and beaches were only 20 to 30 minutes away, amazing places to eat wherever we went, and the owners were very approachable and so lovely to talk to, definitely will be going back

Reviewed by June 5th April 2024

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Good points: Totally secure garden for dog, walk in shower, roll top bath, jacuzzi, Prosecco and scones, treats for the dog. Not so good points: No hot water but once we told owners it was fixed. Lights above bath and jacuzzi didnt work. Stripped bed at the end of stay and quilt had disgusting stains. Quilt should have been washed or replaced beforRead moree our stay. Traffic noise from the very busy B3347. For the amount we paid we were disappointed Hide

Reviewed by Debra 24th March 2024

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Beautiful lodge, very secure and private. Lots of lovely attention to detail. We loved the flowers, cake and Prosecco on arrival. The bath is the bedroom was stunning. Very dog friendly, great boot room with spare dog towels, a shower for muddy dogs and a washer. We will be back!

Reviewed by Jenny 15th March 2024

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This was truly a magical mini break. The Lodge is beautifully designed and everything we needed included. The bathtub in the bedroom with fairylights, and branches with hangers for clothes were a lovely touch. I'm a keen cook and the compact kitchen area was perfect. Our host was very helpful. Our dogs were welcome and included touches like the dogRead moregie shower (in the communal bootroom) and doggie treats. We also enjoyed the outside sitting area which is sheltered. Altogether a lovely stay! Hide

Reviewed by Tracy 1st March 2024

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A great stay at a wonderful lodge. I would thoroughly recommend and will likely return. Beautiful cabin with everything you could possibly need, full of nice touches, loved the hot-tub, the garden, the decor and the location. Weekend could not have gone better. Thanks, we will be back.

Reviewed by Kimberley 6th February 2024

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Lovely little getaway with the dog. The garden is small as other reviews have stated, but as we were out most of the day dog walking it didn't matter to us. What's important is that this garden is secure, so if you've an escape artist like ours you will not be disappointed. Hot tub was lovely and the bed was comfy and the prosecco was most welcomedRead more. Thank you Hide

Reviewed by Mark 19th January 2024

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We loved our 4 night stay at the lodge. Property is at the back of the owners garden through some trees. Very private with its own fenced off section of the garden. You also have access to the owners front garden for dog exercise. Also lovely walks nearby along the Avon valley path. Property is all very new and finished to a high standard. Clean anRead mored well equipped. Hot tub was lovely. We had freezing weather and high winds but were warm and cozy. No dishwasher here, but hey its a wooden lodge. Hide

Reviewed by Ryan 18th December 2023

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We had the most amazing stay at the cottage, it was super clean, cosy and comfy. We felt so welcome and had everything we needed for the stay. Perfect location as well, we loved going to the near by pubs and the beach.

Reviewed by Harry 1st December 2023

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A lovely, private retreat. The kitchen was well equipped and there was space for the dog bed. The Hot tub was lovely!

Reviewed by Lauren 13th November 2023

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We had an excellent time at the lodge. Everything was set up nicely when we arrived and provided us with some amazing cake which was delicious. It was a nice touch. It was very clean and everything was easy to use. The hot tub worked perfectly and had no issues using it. Ralph our gsp enjoyed his treats and there was plenty of room for his bed and Read moretoys to feel relaxed in. The bed was very comfortable and so was the sofa making for lovely cosy nights in by the fire. Definitely recommend Hide

Reviewed by Sarah 10th November 2023

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What a wonderful find, beautiful accommodation in the perfect position for exploring the New Forest. Hot tub and private garden area great for relaxing and keeping the dogs safe. The Lodge was well thought out and well equipped. Everything is finished to a high standard and the owners offered a warm welcome had added personal touches. We are hopingRead more to return soon Hide

Reviewed by Robert 3rd November 2023

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Reviewed by Scott 8th October 2023

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Nice owners , good location,

Reviewed by Simon 22nd September 2023

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We absolutely loved our stay in The Lodge. The whole property was so tastefully decorated and high quality it felt completely special to be allowed to stay there. As a dog owner, it is rare to find a property that is of such quality, that welcomes and accommodates the needs of dogs and their owners. The "Boot Room" concept with dog washing and dryiRead moreng facilities is unprecedented. Cannot recommended highly enough. Hide

Reviewed by Kim 9th September 2023

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Absolutely gorgeous little holiday lodge! Beautifully presented with amazing attention to detail. Dog friendly, secluded garden, hot tub, comfy bed and lovely furnishings made it the perfect getaway .

Reviewed by Judith 2nd September 2023

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A beautiful property and perfect to unwind. Lovely decor and fitted with all you require. Highly recommend

Reviewed by Carole 27th August 2023

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This place was wonderful . Wether for just a base to travel from to various places or just for a romantic retreat. Or a week of relaxation. It is truly a gem .the owners are lovely and helpful.

Reviewed by Glen 9th July 2023

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One of the main attractions of the lodge is the hot tub so you can relax in the evening. Only worked once. The 6 foot fench in front of you make the place feel claustrophobic which deprives you of any views of the countryside and the constant traffic noise is annoying. The lodge is nicely decorated with some lovely touches inside.

Reviewed by Lynn 30th June 2023

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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Lodge. Super dog friendly with a garden area at front of owners property where you can wander or sit. Cream tea on arrival & the hot tub made this place! The outdoor area is very small so maybe not suitable for larger dogs. Plenty of beautiful fields with footpaths to walk the dogs. We would recommend the 1 milRead moree walk to The New Queen pub, really easy but the slightly longer walk of approx 2 miles to The Woolpack was in places overgrown. Great accommodation Hide

Reviewed by Margo 23rd June 2023

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Really enjoyed our stay at the Lodge-very well equipped, everything high quality. Loved the hot tub made great use of it. Lots of great places nearby to visit.

Reviewed by Caroline 4th June 2023

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Beautiful, private, quirky lodge, In beautiful grounds. Lodge is very well thought out and very comfy. Hot tub perfect addition. Would definitely recommend and love to go back

Reviewed by Tim 26th May 2023

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Really lovely cottage with awesome hot tub and fantastic decor. Great location for exploring the firsts and only 15 mins to the beach too.

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