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# Bessie May Cottage

Cottage with kitchen, near Beaulieu National Motor Museum

## Photo gallery for Bessie May Cottage

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

In the heart of New Forest, Bessie May Cottage invites you to experience its unique charm. Take leisurely walks or go cycling from this perfect base for exploring forest trails and beaches nearby. The cottage is within walking distance of Beaulieu National Motor Museum, Beaulieu Village and Buckler's Hard.

### Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4700 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Free Wi-Fi
- Outdoor space
- Parking available
- Barbecue grill

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### Bessie May Cottage

Bessie May Cottage is named after the pair of cows who lived in the stable in the Victorian times! Located in the heart of the New Forest. Perfect base for walks, cycling, tourist sights, forest, beaches, wildlife, popular towns, good restaurants and pubs. Walking distance from Beaulieu National Motor Museum, Beaulieu Village and Buckler's Hard. 2-hour car or train journey from London. Nearest train station is Brockenhurst.

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

### Parking and transport

- Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

### Kitchen

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Hob
- Ice maker
- Lobster/crab pot
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Toaster

### Dining

- Dining table

### Bedrooms

- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 1 bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Dining table

### Entertainment

- Smart TV

### Outdoor areas

- Barbecue grill
- Firepit
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Work spaces

- Desk

### Comfort

- Heating

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Accessible parking space
- Gravel flooring in public areas
- Hardwood flooring in public areas
- In-room accessibility
- Smooth flooring in public areas
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Thin carpet in public areas
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
- Smoke-free property

### Services and conveniences

- Change of bedsheets (on request)
- Change of towels on request
- Iron/ironing board

### Location highlights

- In a rural location
- Near the marina

### Things to do

- Birdwatching nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Hiking nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Theme park nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby

### Safety features

- No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher

### General

- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
- Bed sheets changed on request
- Double-glazed windows
- Garden
- Towels (changed on request)
- Unit size: 700 square feet

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM 

Contactless check-in and check-out are available 

Minimum check-in age - 18 

### Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out 

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions 

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools 

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No events allowed 

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted 

## Important information

### You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges 

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property 

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property 

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation 

### We should mention

This property does not have any lifts 

## About the area

Located in Brockenhurst, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at New Forest National Park and Holbury Manor Ponds Country Park, while Beaulieu National Motor Museum and Palace House are cultural highlights. Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World and Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Brockenhurst travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brockenhurst.dx5697)

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BROCKENHURST

### What's nearby

- ![A beautiful river walk in The New Forest](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046242/b7861582-3dd0-4924-9caa-7ab9cfa8b6c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
New Forest National Park  
1 min walk \- 0.0 miles
- ![Old plus new :) ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180811/7ae7dcfd-f036-4bc8-a15a-21f226694aab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Beaulieu Abbey  
12 min walk \- 0.7 miles
- ![Alice's tea party at Beaulieu ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092107/792ba5cb-0ee6-4f70-bff5-f24bd696fe8f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Beaulieu National Motor Museum  
14 min walk \- 0.8 miles
- ![HDEF21 Cunarder Queen Mary 2 berthed at Southampton cruise terminal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6156577/79ad4e8b-9ece-44f5-a1a8-333c7cc431cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Southampton Cruise Terminal  
21 min drive \- 13.6 miles
- Palace House  
9 min walk \- 0.5 miles

### Getting around

- Brockenhurst Beaulieu Road Station  
9 min drive
- Southampton (SOU)  
36 min drive

### Restaurants

- Holbury Fish Bar  
7 min drive
- Turfcutters Arms  
3 min drive
- New Forest Bistro  
8 min drive
- Hong Kong Palace  
7 min drive
- The Langley Tavern  
9 min drive

## Frequently asked questions

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## Bessie May Cottage Reviews

## Reviews

9.6

### Exceptional

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