Title: Picket Hill Cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Picket Hill Cottage Cottage with kitchen, near New Forest National Park ## Photo gallery for Picket Hill Cottage ![Property grounds - Picket Hill Cottage (Picket Hill, near Ringwood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32920000/32916400/32916355/429b2c15.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area - Picket Hill Cottage (Picket Hill, near Ringwood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32920000/32916400/32916355/f68fe6b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Picket Hill Cottage (Picket Hill, near Ringwood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32920000/32916400/32916355/c2d05c65.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - Picket Hill Cottage (Picket Hill, near Ringwood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32920000/32916400/32916355/80422b47.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Picket Hill Cottage (Picket Hill, near Ringwood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32920000/32916400/32916355/06b349bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in the New Forest, Picket Hill Cottage offers a serene retreat. Enjoy peaceful walks from your door, explore the beautifully maintained gardens and unwind on your enclosed terrace with sitting-out area. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking available ## 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. ### Picket Hill Cottage Charming detached cottage nestling in landscaped gardens in the New Forest – ideal for walkers wishing to explore this popular area. Peaceful walks from the door!. All on the Ground Floor: Open plan living space. Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Sofa Bed (Double), Patio Doors Leading To Terrace Dining area. Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher, Washing Machine Bedroom: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Bathroom: Corner Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Cot available on request. Welcome pack and doggy extras. Enclosed terrace with sitting-out area. 2-acre landscaped grounds (shared with owner and other property on-site). Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Cot available on request. Welcome pack and doggy extras. Enclosed terrace with sitting-out area. 2-acre landscaped grounds (shared with owner and other property on-site). Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Enjoying super views over the beautiful idyllic gardens, these two delightful single storey properties enjoy an idyllic setting. Alice’s Lodge (ref UK10579) and Picket Hill Cottage (ref UKC2291) are ideal for couples or small families wishing to explore this popular area and are conveniently located slightly back from the A31, between nautical Southampton and Bournemouth with its golden sandy beach. Alices Lodge is adjacent to the friendly owners home, and Picket Hill is a stones throw away. Both properties have been thoughtfully designed and tastefully co-ordinated, using relaxing colours and comfortable furnishings, with many personal touches including a welcome pack on arrival. The friendly owners who live adjacent do everything they can to ensure their guests have a pleasant and enjoyable stay. Stroll across the beautifully maintained garden and through gates giving access directly to the New Forest National Park with its miles of heathland and network of walking and cycling trails. The location is near to both Hampshire and Dorset, making it an ideal location for exploring both popular counties. The UNESCO World Heritage Coastline is within easy driving distance, as are many popular attractions for all ages. The quaint village of Burley with gift shops, tea rooms, pubs and restaurants is just 6 miles away, and the towns of Ringwood and Fordingbridge are also within easy reach. Explore the heathland and woodland of New Forest, covering 219 square miles which is abundant in wildlife and where the cattle, donkeys and ponies roam freely. The area is ever-popular all year round, and is suitable for all age groups with cycling, horse riding and scenic walking all to be enjoyed. Discover some of the picturesque villages, towns, attractions and gardens such as Lyndhurst, Beaulieu National Motor Museum, Exbury Gardens and the riverside village of Bucklers Hard. Moors Valley Country Park and Avon Heath are within easy driving distance. Further afield, but well worth a trip are Salisbury with its historic cathedral, Marwell Zoo, Highcliffe Castle, Bovington Tank Museum, Heavy Horse Centre, Aircraft Museum, The Owl and Otter Park and Paultons Park with Peppa Pig World. The beaches at Bournemouth, Sandbanks and Poole are within a short drive, some of which offer activities such as windsurfing, boating and swimming. The UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coastline is a must for a day out. Beach 11 miles. Shop 2 miles, pub and restaurant 1 mile. These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 7 guests. Only dogs allowed at the property. 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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 indicated that there is no 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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 1 Bedroom Accommodation in Picket Hill, Near Ringwood Ringwood su-UKC2291-UKC2291 ## About the area Ringwood is home to this cottage. Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at New Forest National Park and Bournemouth Beach. Liberty's Owl Raptor and Reptile Centre and Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre are also worth visiting. [Visit our Ringwood travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ringwood.dx55400) [View more Cottages in Ringwood](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ringwood-Cottages.d55400-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C50.85006%2C-1.74089&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=IyDvbFe_u9aT8nA2SWHDxGzySxc=) Picket Hill, near Ringwood ### 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 - ![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 26 min drive \- 22.1 miles - ![Poole Harbour which includes a river or creek and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6150277/d21d7868-ece4-47a2-a683-9c5597cf5457.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Poole Harbour 27 min drive \- 17.2 miles - ![Stonehenge which includes heritage elements and building ruins](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050515/0aef18d7-e588-4210-b7a3-598e02560823.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Stonehenge 48 min drive \- 34.2 miles - Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World 16 min drive \- 14.6 miles ### Getting around - Hinton Admiral Station 20 min drive - Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) 19 min drive ### Restaurants - Hot Box 5 min drive - McDonald's 16 min walk - Caffè Nero 5 min drive - Luna Coffee 5 min drive - The Queens Head 10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Picket Hill Cottage pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Picket Hill Cottage? ### What time is check-in at Picket Hill Cottage? ### What time is check-out at Picket Hill Cottage? ### Where is Picket Hill Cottage located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Picket Hill Cottage Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jo Bagley 2 Dec 2025 #### Perfect place to rewind and recharge. Perfect place to rewind and recharge. The hosts are lovely and couldn’t do enough to ensure your stay is as stress free as possible. Great location for activities and beaches ##### Jo Bagley This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### David Gore 7 Feb 2026 #### N Nice comfortable cottage beautiful gardens with access to New Forest Friendly helpful owners ##### David Gore ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Crafted at Powdermills](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Battle-Hotels-Powdermills-Country-House-Hotel.h195688.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton Canterbury](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Canterbury-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-Canterbury.h66541221.Hotel-Information) > > [Wild Rose Caravan Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Appleby-In-Westmorland-Hotels-Wild-Rose-Caravan-Park.h24459296.Hotel-Information) > > [Lock Keeper, Worksop by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Worksop-Hotels-Lock-Keeper.h27479298.Hotel-Information) > > [The Stables Whitby](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Whitby-Hotels-The-Stables-Whitby.h23322490.Hotel-Information) > > [Samsara Retreat and Yoga - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maidstone-Hotels-Samsara-Retreat-And-Yoga.h41349775.Hotel-Information) > > [Cromer Country Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cromer-Hotels-Cromer-Country-Club.h1927781.Hotel-Information) > > [The Skipton Hotel - Formerly Hotel Rendezvous](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Skipton-Hotels-Hotel-Rendezvous.h41466.Hotel-Information) > > [voco Lythe Hill Hotel & Spa by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Haslemere-Hotels-Voco-Lythe-Hill-Hotel-Spa.h517258.Hotel-Information) > > [Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hythe-Hotels-Pinewood-Apinall-Foundation.h40101599.Hotel-Information) > > [Sandman Signature Sheffield Quays Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sheffield-Hotels-The-Quays-Hotel-Sheffield.h46197620.Hotel-Information) > > [Skegness The Royal Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Skegness-Hotels-The-Royal-Hotel-Skegness.h23931999.Hotel-Information) > > [Soar Mill Cove Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Salcombe-Hotels-Soar-Mill-Cove-Hotel.h2042032.Hotel-Information) > > [Seven Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Southend-On-Sea-Hotels-Seven-Hotel.h19282555.Hotel-Information) > > [Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/New-Milton-Hotels-Chewton-Glen-Hotel-Spa.h528432.Hotel-Information) > > [OYO Shanklin Beach Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Shanklin-Hotels-OYO-Shanklin-Beach-Hotel.h7539838.Hotel-Information) > > [Bear Lodge - At Port Lympne Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hythe-Hotels-Bear-Lodge-Aspinall-Foundation.h40101484.Hotel-Information) > > [Exeter Rougemont hotel by Sunday](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Exeter-Hotels-Exeter-Rougemont-Hotel-By-Sunday.h7784.Hotel-Information) > > [Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Burnley-Hotels-Crowwood-Hotel-Spa-Resort.h38222710.Hotel-Information) > > [The Swan Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wells-Hotels-The-Swan-Hotel.h26791.Hotel-Information) > > [The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Clacton-On-Sea-Hotels-Smugglers-Cove-By-Marstons-Inns.h35853904.Hotel-Information) > > [Yeoldon House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bideford-Hotels-Yeoldon-House.h2764122.Hotel-Information) > > [Brock Cottage private Hot Tub DOG/Cat FRIENDLY\* with on site fishing](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pickering-Hotels-Spacious-Stone-Cottage-DOG-FRIENDLY.h36805890.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton London Elstree](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Borehamwood-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-London-Elstree.h18549.Hotel-Information) > > [Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ipswich-Hotels-Mermaid.h31883430.Hotel-Information) > > [Donnington Manor Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sevenoaks-Hotels-Donnington-Manor-Hotel.h865829.Hotel-Information) > > [voco Leicester by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Leicester-Hotels-Voco-Leicester.h76596043.Hotel-Information) > > [Canterbury Bell, Margate by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Broadstairs-Hotels-Canterbury-Bell.h33103125.Hotel-Information) > > [Wild Thyme & Honey](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cirencester-Hotels-Wild-Thyme-Honey.h9241983.Hotel-Information) ---