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Reviews of EASTER OFFERS- Pls enquire. Ideal for a family getaway and enjoy nature.

EASTER OFFERS- Pls enquire. Ideal for a family getaway and enjoy nature.
burley, ENG

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

CHARRON P.

Liked: Cleanliness
fabulous base to explore New Forest
We loved this cottage. The location for exploring is brilliant but in a peaceful location away from the bustle of burley itself. Anne was fabulous with communication before and during. Our car had issues which meant we were late arriving for our shopping delivery. Anne made herself available to accept it and put it away for us before we arrived. thats great above and beyond service. There was everything we needed in the cottage. I enjoyed the peace the courtyard garden before everyone else got up. It was the relaxation I needed. We would definitely reccomend this cottage and hope to be back soon Thank you so much.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jo B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home from home
Anne's cottage was a wonderful base for a weekend exploring the New Forest. Ideally situated - off the beaten track but only a short drive / 20 min walk to nearby Burley. The house itself is comfortable and well appointed, with everything we needed to enjoy our stay. I very much hope we'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous four night break in a delightful cottage.
Fabulous location with direct access to walking and views across the stunning landscape. The cottage was cosy and exactly as advertised. Anne was a delightful host who welcomed us on our arrival and came to say goodbye. The outdoor garden space was perfect for sitting in the sunshine, and we had a really wonderful few days in this cottage. Thank you Anne for a lovely short break.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2021
Thank you for your review. It’s nice to hear that you enjoyed your stay and agree with us that it’s a lovely corner of the uk. Hope to see you again. Best Anne

6/10 Okay

Pauline B.

Family holiday
Anne was lovely very helpful, had to change the dishwasher and waa done within 3 hours. However, we all felt that the property needs a complete overhaul, very old furniture some broken, beds uncomfortable and tv needs ro be bigger. For the price would expect more.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2021
Hi Pauline, sorry your stay was mixed. I do not know what furniture you refer to in your comments as everything is checked by me before each guest arrives and there Were , absolutely no broken furniture and should there have been you could have flagged it up to me and all would have been fixed immediately, as you experienced with the dish washer as we take all repairs very seriously indeed. The property has been freshly painted and updated over lock down and I’m sorry it wasn’t to your taste, but the photos are a true representation of the Cottage. The beds are new , replaced last year, and a king size added. We make sure that the Cottage is the best it can possibly be each year. Anne

10/10 Excellent

Darren B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family weekend break
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cottage. Anne was very welcoming and made us feel at home straight away. Excellent location and loved the fact that we were off the beaten track. Would highly recommend and would definitely come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2021
Thank you for your review. It’s so nice to hear you enjoyed your stay. We would love to see you again and welcome you to our cottage. Best regards Ann

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage in stunning grounds
Great location, cottage super clean and the host more than helpful. Highly recommend and would definitely return
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2020
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It’s great to hear our guests have enjoyed their stay. I hope to see you again sometime. Anne

8/10 Good

Nicky R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice cottage, lovely helpful owner. Quite a long walk to Burley centre. Updating needed
Very good
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short break August
Communication with Anne was first class from the moment of booking, to arrival and greeting. We were advised well in advance of Covid procedures and given very accurate directions to the property, which is wonderfully secluded in the forest, yet just minutes from Burley. The accommodation has everything you need, it is simple but characterful and in the perfect setting.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2020
Thank you Chris for your great review. I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay . We’d love to see you all again. Kind regards Anne

8/10 Good

kim p.

Good
Beautiful grounds, wonderful location, very small, basic bathroom and beds small but overall comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2020
So sorry you found the cottage small. Everything is cottage sized but immaculate. There are 2 standard double beds as described and 2standard twin beds. The bathroom is small but perfectly formed. The cottage sleeps 6 guests comfortably. Kind regards Anne

10/10 Excellent

Robin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage in New Forest
We had a really nice stay at this cottage in New Forest. It was quite comfortable, and the gardens are beautiful. It’s a slice of paradise.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2020
Thank you so much for your review. We think living in the new Forest is paradise too, so glad you thought so as well

10/10 Excellent

Carla O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here with our three young children. The cottage is comfortable, spacious and well equipped with everything you could need. Anne is a very welcoming and helpful host and we'd highly recommend staying here.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul 2020
Thank you for your great review. It’s important to us that you all enjoyed your stay. We would love to see you again sometime. Anne

10/10 Excellent

Luke H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay in the heart of the forest
We had a great weekend at this cottage, Anne met us on arrival and was friendly and welcoming. The cottage was very comfortable and had everything we needed. The location is great and the kids loved exploring the countryside and seeing the ponies.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul 2020
I’m glad you enjoyed staying with us. We regularly have horses, deer and pigs immediately on our doorstep. It’s one of the great pleasures of living in the forest . We’d love you to visit us again. Anne

10/10 Excellent

Abigail C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday gettaway in the heart of the country
A lovely cottage in the heart of the New Forest perfect for a break away from the towns and cities. Came here for my 50th birthday to spend quality time with my family which is exactly what we did. Fantastic walks through the countryside which is right on the doorstep and wonderful pub lunches especially at the White Buck which Anne kindly recommended. Anne was a great host who responded really promptly with any queries that we had but left us to our own devices during our stay. Beautiful flowers,chocolates and wine left for us on our arrival, such a lovely touch. Would highly recommend.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul 2020
Thank you for the recommendation. It makes us very happy that you enjoyed your stay and all the delights the New Forest has to offer . We hope you visit us again . Anne

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Great base to enjoy the forest with family and friends
Anne was there to meet us when we arrived and had left us some flowers, a very tasty red wine and a lovely box of chocolates that the children destroyed in an exceptionally speedy fashion. Cottage is right in the middle of woodland and is in walking distance of Burley. We had a great time adventuring in the ‘forest’ and enjoyed a lovely long lunch in the Burley Inn and then treated ourselves to a gorgeous ice cream (we were spoilt for choice for shops selling it) Burley also has places to rent bikes which if we’d been there for longer we’d definitely looked into. We spent the vast majority of time at the cottage and in the small walled garden and it really was just a perfect base for a very relaxing weekend away We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Viv C.

Beautiful hidden cottage
We received a very warm welcome even though we arrived late in the evening. The cottage was clean comfortable and bigger than we expected. We had a lovely family birthday weekend and would definitely recommend a stay and hope to go back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Lovely cottage
Great place to stay and cottage had everything we needed. Anne was fantastic and on hand if we needed anything. Very quiet and peaceful and plenty of space.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Lovely cottage, wonderful host
Anne was a lovely host, very accommodating and had equipped the cottage with most things you would need for a holiday break. The accommodation was very clean and the bedrooms, kitchen and living room were spacious for a cottage. We brought our dog who was very relaxed here and enjoyed the woodland and heathland walks on the doorstep. We saw deer, ponies, cows and donkeys whilst out exploring. Burley is tiny but has a couple of reasonable pubs and a lovely shop with decent variety. Great place to explore the New Forest from and thoughtfully set up.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thank you for your great review. I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay . Especially glad that your dog enjoyed his weekend , after all The New Forest IS doggie heaven. Hope to see you again sometime. Best regards Anne

10/10 Excellent

Sukey D.

Charming Country Cottage tucked away in the heart of the New Forest
May/June 2018 Castle Top House was truly everything we had hoped our rental (from VRBO photos) would be. We had chosen the New Forest in particular as it was within easy driving distance for visiting family in Southampton and Bournemouth area. Our interest was piqued while reading about the free roaming ponies, horses, and cows in the nearby Hampshire moors and surrounding countryside. And indeed, they were plentiful giving us many opportunities for photos. The owner, Anne, welcomed us warmly, with beautiful flowers, wine and chocolates awaiting us as we arrived at Castle Top. The spacious kitchen was very well equipped, and the living room, also quite large and provided ample seating for family and friends who came to visit. We especially relished the lovely views of the many flowering vines and colorful garden beds bordering the house. We had an evening planned for 16 family relatives, and as the weather was overcast, we made plans to entertain indoors, as there was plenty of room. When everyone arrived, the sun came out and the party was moved immediately to our favorite spot, a colorful cozy hidden garden with good size table and chairs. It was ideal for the gathering, picture perfect!! The long country lane leading to Castle Top, seemed endless, our first time finding it. But , we soon learned our way to local pubs for great eating, in Burley, Ringwood( two supermarkets as well), Bournemouth and Southampton area. There are side lanes and the woods offering walks and hiking.; it is high advisable though, to wear closed shoes, long pants, and long shirts due to the prevalence of deer ticks.! We have returned home to the US, bringing fond memories of our English Country abode, and highly recommend it to you if you are seeking a comfortable non- touristy cottage in the heart of English countryside. Sukey and Malcolm D.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Sukey and her husband were super guests. Couldn’t have been any better. We thoroughly enjoy their stay in our cottage. I’m so glad that they had such a great time staying with us. Even though parties are not usually allowed , Sukey left the place immaculately. We hope that Sukey and her family would like to visit again, anytime. Anne