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Ashurst Vacation cottage rental with internet access, golf, walking and TV

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  • Cottage
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 nights min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Nearest beach 22 mi
  • Child friendly
  • Car not necessary
  • Pet friendly
  • Private garden

From the owner

Rufus Cottage is the perfect place for couples and families to enjoy the New Forest. It is located within the National Park, 2 1/2 miles from Lyndhurst, and is perfect for walking or cycling. Close to Longdown Activity Farm (1.5Km), The New Forest Wildlife Centre (2.5Km), Paultons Park Theme Park with Peppa Pig World (7Km) or New Forest Golf Course (3Km) and a very long list of other attractions and activities..Walks or cycle rides on the forest start at the door of the cottage.The house is warm and cosy, with a small patio with BBQ and furniture for summertime dining outside. The kitchen is well equipped and smartly decorated. There is a desk in the study and some games for rainy days.If you don't want to drive or take a car on holiday this is the perfect spot. Get the train from Waterloo to Ashurst New Forest and walk the 50 yards to the house.If you don't want to cook the pub is 30 yards away, and a bistro and another pub are at a short walk.Whether you are enjoying cycling, walking, golfing, tennis or other activities. or simply chilling out, Rufus Cottage is a comfortable place to stay for a relaxing week or more.The property has two bedrooms (one double, one twin), two bathrooms and a day bed for a 5th guest if necessary.We are on the open topped bus route, so our guests can travel around the forest getting on and off as they wish; returning to the cottage without taking the car out. The cottage is more than 100 years old and the staircase has a 90 degree turn which requires care navigating. This is our third year of holiday rental and the reviews and feedback we have had from our guests have been very positive.

Only 89 minutes from Waterloo on the fast train.

Please note that we generally can't do Saturday changeovers.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Full bed
  • Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds
  • Beds in other rooms: Twin bed
  • 1 Family bathroom, 1 En suite

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome

Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Private garden
  • BBQ
  • Patio
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Interaction with guest

I live less than a mile from Rufus cottage so I am generally available if you would like any information or have a problem. However I don't see most of our guests. The key is left in a key safe so you can arrive at any time. If you are travelling with infants there is a travel cot and high chair in the cottage. Please let me know if you want the cot put up.
Rufus Cottage, A Cosy New Forest Cottage. – Home 5789896

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    Things to know

    Check in: 16:00 Check out: 10:00
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    Payment

    This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
    Damage deposit: ($186.93) £150.00

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    Smoking

    No smoking at this property

    House rules

    There is a table on the patio with an ash tray.

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    About the owner

    David A.
    Calendar last updated:
    16 Apr 2024

    Years listed:
    9

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    United Kingdom
    Languages spoken: English, French
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    A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer

    perfect pet friendly cottage
    Sep 2021

    An amazing location near station opposite eatery with walks all around, in countryside but near everything. We will visit again.

    28 Sep 2021

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Swiseybaby
    Carlisle, United Kingdom

    Perfect Week in the New Forest
    Sep 2021

    We stayed at Rufus Cottage between the 17th and 24th September, and couldn’t have asked for more. The cottage was far bigger than expected, and had everything you could need for a great week in … More 

    25 Sep 2021

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    A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer

    Bank holiday weekend away
    Aug 2020

    We have just returned from a long weekend at Rufus Cottage. The cottage was perfect for what we needed; very clean, well equipped and perfect location. David recommended a walk to a pub in Beaulieu … More 

    1 Sep 2020

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    A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer

    Location, location, location!
    Aug 2020

    That sums it up! Perfect location! Convenient for the pub and public transport. The pub is adjacent to the cottage, the railway is behind the cottage (but don’t worry - you’ll hardly notic… More 

    30 Aug 2020

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    A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer

    Rufus cottage Ashurst
    Jul 2020

    Beautiful cottage, lovely and clean on arrival and we even managed to access the cottage earlier. Cottage was in a fantastic location in the new forest. Close to many attractions.

    3 Aug 2020

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Review 1-5 of 59

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