Title: Criddlestyle Cottage - New Forest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Criddlestyle Cottage - New Forest Cottage with free breakfast, 6-minute walk to New Forest National Park ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54470000/54467300/54467265/w523h700x0y1-adae5fb8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Children’s area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54470000/54467300/54467265/b49d5c15.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54470000/54467300/54467265/7e2135c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54470000/54467300/54467265/7968a453.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54470000/54467300/54467265/39deba53.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the heart of New Forest National Park, Criddlestyle Cottage offers a tranquil retreat with a spacious beamed sitting/dining room and wood burner. The property features 5 bedrooms, including one with an en-suite bathroom, and a comprehensively fitted kitchen. Guests can unwind in the permanent hot tub or enjoy outdoor activities like fishing on the Hampshire Avon. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101539 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Barbecue grill - Parking available - Dryer - Fireplace - Washer - Breakfast included ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Criddlestyle Cottage - New Forest This versatile New Forest self catering holiday home is within the New Forest National Park and only 1 mile form the pretty riverside town of Fordingbridge. The layout of the cottage is all on one level so is great for the less mobile. Dogs are welome and there is a secure part to the garden for larger dogs. A great play area with climbing frame, swings and trampoline await the children and a permanent hot tub with gazebo can be hired. Within walking distance of the cottage are the extensive facilities of Sandy Balls - extensive woodlands, walks, fishing on the Hampshire Avon and a paddock with stables if you would like to bring your horses. Criddlestyle Cottage is a great place for get togethers with families and friends. The accommodate is for up to 10 people, with a large, split level beamed sitting/dining room with wood burner, patio doors to rear garden, 50" TV with Sky package & DVD player. Comprehensively fitted kitchen with a ceramic hob & double oven, microwave, full height side by side fridge and separate freezer, dishwasher and washer drier. There are 5 bedrooms within this New Forest Holiday Home. Bedroom 1 has a king-size double bed and possible en-suite bathroom, bedroom two has a double bed, bedroom three has adult sized bunk beds, bedroom 4 has a double bed and possible en suite wet room suitable for the less mobile and bedroom 5 has two single beds and an en-suite shower room. Criddlestyle Cottage can also be booked with Mews Hill (sleeps 11) or the Riverside Lodge, (Sleeps 4) all of which are separate and set within their own grounds but together they can sleep 24 and if you would like to add Jessica, our vintage VW Bay campervan which is suitable for 2 adults and 2 young children this increases to 28 but only available in the warmer months. If you would like to bring your horses there is a paddock and stables available on a DIY basis for 2 horses at a cost of £100 per horse per week and there is also exclusive private fishing on the Hampshire Avon available priced at £75 per person per week, Facilities and Services: Electric radiators and electricity included, phone for incoming calls and emergency outgoing calls, travel cot and high chair available on request (but please bring own cot bedding), towels included; dogs welcome at a fee of £40 per dog, fully enclosed garden with patio area and private woodland for picnics, picnic hamper provided; trampoline and private parking for up to four cars. Short breaks available, Friday to Friday bookings. Hot tub available for £325 for a weekend and £400 for a week's hire. EV charging is available please enquire for details. It is advisable to hire a car to get the most from the area. Alternatively cycle hire is available from the town. Stay criteria is based on 7-night stays, long weekends Fri-Mon (3 nights minimum stay) or mid-week breaks Mon-Fri (4 nights minimum stay). First basket of logs free then £7.50 a bag thereafter. Pets - allowed Whilst it walking distance to amenities such as Sandy Balls it is advisable to hire a car to get the most from the area. Alternatively cycle hire is available from the town. By Car: From Salisbury: take the A338 south to Fordingbridge and Ringwood. Bear left off the A338 at the main exit to Fordingbridge. The exit slip road turns back to a T-junction with the old Southampton Road. From Ringwood: take the A338 north to Fordingbridge and Salisbury. Take the exit to Fordingbridge the exit slip road ends at a T-junction with the old Southampton Road. More detailed arrival instructions on payment of final blance By Train Nearest train station is Salisbury 12 miles 24 min drive By Bus Bus Route is X3 from Ringwood or from Salisbury with stop at Fordingbridge Hillwood Car and Fuels then 14 min walk up Southampton Road towards Godshill We can arrange a taxi to pick you up from Salisbury Train station if required. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Free breakfast available ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Electric car charging station - Garden - Unit size: 1,539 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83500000/83495000/83494904/504ec84b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Karelia - Lovely Log Cabin w/Hot-tub and forest access, sleeps 10 Ashley Heath - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.8 Exceptional 151 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=83494904&PinnedHotelID=83494904&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54470000/54467200/54467200/958a383a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mews Hill, 5 bedroom New Forest Holiday Cottage Fordingbridge - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=54467200&PinnedHotelID=54467200&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114420000/114417700/114417664/0641d44f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 18th Century Thatched House on the Edge of the New Forest with large Jacuzzi Southampton - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=114417664&PinnedHotelID=114417664&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33600000/33590600/33590575/084f222c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New Forest cottage, sleeps up to 10. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Criddlestyle 5 Bedroom Forest Criddlestyle Cottage 5 Bedroom New Forest Holiday Home Criddlestyle Cottage - 5 Bedroom New Forest Holiday Home Cottage 2633053 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.92740%2C-1.77756&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ebSdMKBVEXf0wS6hJuqT48Tm4yQ=) Fordingbridge, ENG #### What's nearby - New Forest National Park - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles - Godshill Village Hall - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles - Salisbury Cathedral - 21 min drive - 13.4 miles - Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World - 27 min drive - 17.0 miles - Southampton Cruise Terminal - 36 min drive - 24.5 miles #### Getting around - Pokesdown for Boscombe Station - 20 min drive - Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 23 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Moody cow - ‬3 min drive - ‪Altrullo - ‬15 min drive - ‪High Corner Inn - ‬13 min drive - ‪Red Shoot Inn - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Kings Head - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Criddlestyle Cottage - New Forest pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Criddlestyle Cottage - New Forest? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Criddlestyle Cottage - New Forest? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Criddlestyle Cottage - New Forest located? > Situated in Fordingbridge, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Fordingbridge Museum and New Forest National Park. Fordingbridge Library and Fordingbridge Town Hall are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Criddlestyle Cottage - New Forest Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Holly G. 1 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family getaway Lovely stay with family. ##### Holly G. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### May Ing T. 11 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Het huis is gelegen aan een drukke weg. Binnen is het heel comfortabel, vooral ook met de hottub. We hebben genoten van het riviertje waar je gemakkelijk vanuit het huis naartoe kan lopen. De keuken is goed geoutilleerd, maar behoeft qua pannen en keukenmessen wel vernieuwing. Inchecken is heel gemakkelijk en duidelijk. We hebben genoten. ##### May Ing T. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 17 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family getaway We had the best week at Criddlestyle cottage For our 3 generations family & two lively dogs it was well set out & roomy, giving us everything we needed. Well situated right on The New Forest & close to the many lovely villages in the area. The coast was half hour away & we found plenty of lovely places to eat, the chippy in Fordingbridge was a winner as was The George on the river. The children’s play area was great for our granddaughters, the main garden unfortunately wasn’t secure enough for one of our dogs (wooden gate at rear of garden), also some road noise when sitting outside. We would definitely recommend Criddlestyle for a family holiday. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John W. 28 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Friends Reunited We had a brilliant time but the sunny weather played its part. There were 9 in the party and there was plenty of room inside and out. Sleeping and shower/bath accommodation excellent. We stayed for a long weekend and ate out apart from the first night. If you were staying longer and wanted to cook a lot there should probably be more pans etc. in the kitchen. However, for a short stay and eating out it was great. No complaints. Would thoroughly recommend the cottage and area is good for walking with good pubs etc for eating out. ##### John W. 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