Heathfield Lodge

Heathfield Lodge is a thatched cottage at the boundary of the New Forest, where you get the whole place to yourself. Step in from the veranda to find a combined living and dining room with a TV, opening onto views across fields and woodland. The kitchen has everything needed for self-catering—electric cooker, induction hob, dishwasher and full-sized fridge and freezer—while upstairs is a double bedroom with an ensuite shower room. The property sleeps two, though a z-bed is available for a child.

Essentials like heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and wifi are all covered. You can use the owners' washing machine, tumble dryer and a portion of their garden. A pub sits within a mile's walk. The location suits anyone wanting countryside on their doorstep; footpaths lead directly from the property into the forest itself. Christchurch, Bournemouth and Lymington are each a short drive away for beaches and coastal activities. The property has open and steep stairs; parking is about 50 yards away. No smoking indoors.