Alresford Vacation lodge rental with internet access, walking, TV and rural retreat

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  • Lodge
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 nights min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Nearest beach 39 mi
  • Child friendly
  • Car advised
  • Pet friendly

From the owner

Watercress Lodges self-catering holiday homes are nestled in rolling countryside at Dean Farm, Ropley. Rural Hampshire offers family fun with countryside walks and cycle routes all around.

• Six detached lodges available named after stations.

• Countryside walks and cycle routes all around.

• Close to the bustling Georgian market town of Alresford and only 20 minutes' drive from the delightful Cathedral city of

Winchester

• The lodges offer the opportunity to get away to the countryside but with superb local facilities.

• Campground will be available from 2014 and will be the ideal getaway for families. Newly built shower block and toilet facilities.

• Short breaks available.

ACCOMMODATION

• The lodges are located in the rolling countryside at Dean Farm, Ropley, near Alresford. The family farm they have owned since the 1940's.

• The newly built self-catering accommodation is modern but comfortably furnished throughout.

• On the ground floor, spacious hallway leading off is, kitchen fitted with all modern appliances, granite worktops, dishwasher, and fridge freezer, and oven, hob with extractor fan, microwave, kettle & toaster.

• Separate utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer, iron and ironing board.

• Downstairs WC.

• Bright and airy lounge with modern dining table and six chairs. Leather sofa bed which sleeps 2, two armchairs, coffee table, flat screen TV with Freeview & assortment of board games. High chair available.

• Lounge doors open up to allow the countryside in.

• Free Wi-Fi.

• Stairs lead off the lounge.

• Central heating

• The spacious master bedroom has a king-size oak bed, side tables, chest of drawers, fitted wardrobe, full length mirror, hairdryer.

• Bedroom two has two twin 3ft oak beds, side tables and a chest of drawers.

• The bathroom is fitted to a high specification with sink, mirror above with light and shaver point, toilet and freestanding shower.

• Linen & towels provided.

• Garden open plan. Bench seating with seat cushions provided and separate gas BBQ for all lodges on request.

• No smoking

• Pets welcome but only in the Winchester & Alton lodges subject to availability.

• Allocated parking.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Full bed
  • Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds
  • Beds in other rooms: Sofa beds
  • 1 Family bathroom, 1 Toilet Only

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome
  • High chair

Access

  • Parking
  • Accessible for wheelchair users — please contact the owner for details before booking

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • BBQ
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • High chair
  • TV
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Interaction with guest

The day before your stay you should receive your check in details which will include a key safe code for the key safe on the door to your lodge. This means you can arrive any time after 3pm on the day of your check in. We are always on call to help with any questions you may have.
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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Partial refund

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

No refund

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

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Things to know

Check in: 15:00 Check out: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

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).

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Smoking

No smoking at this property

House rules

Pets allowed subject to pet friendly lodge availability, please enquire prior to booking.

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About the owner

Hannah P.
Calendar last updated:
27 Mar 2024

Years listed:
10

Languages spoken: English
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Reviews

4.5
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75 reviews
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Sunshine34660052025

Amazing
Oct 2023

I booked four of the lodges for a 50th Birthday surprise for my wife so all the family could stay with us also. Being able to have two lodges that were dog friendly was perfect. As it was for a Birthd… More 

31 Oct 2023

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Vicky J
Hampshire, United Kingdom

Home away from home
May 2023

The accommodation is perfect. Big enough living/dining room for a group. The sofa bed was super easy to take out and put away again. Comfy beds and linen and a really good shower! The location is so q… More 

26 Jul 2023

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Nigel P
London, UK

Lovely stay, beside a steam railway on the South Downs
Apr 2023

A beautiful spot, above the village of Ropley and just 100 yards from Ropley Station on the Watercress Line heritage railway. We stayed on a bank holiday during a steam gala, and the kids enjoyed watc… More 

4 May 2023

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soniabK6624QO

Chuffing marvellous
Aug 2022

The Waterside Lodges are fantastic - beautifully styled, kitted out, situated and themed along vintage steam train decor. We loved our stay and will be making yearly visits.

31 Aug 2022

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U4358WNkellyb

A perfect base!
Aug 2022

We recently stayed at Watercress Lodges and were so impressed by the facilities. We just wanted somewhere to stay and use as a base whilst enjoying lots of days out with our children. We stayed in the… More 

31 Aug 2022

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Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

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How can I retract my booking request?

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How do I cancel my booking?

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How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Hannah (the owner) a message.

If Hannah (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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