Title: A quirky character cottage on the edge of the 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 # A quirky character cottage on the edge of the New Forest ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89150000/89141100/89141065/f0d15556.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89150000/89141100/89141065/7219bde7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89150000/89141100/89141065/6791c4c8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89150000/89141100/89141065/7de2352e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89150000/89141100/89141065/7570c8b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Perched on Eling Hill, Cottage on The Hill offers a charming retreat near Goatee beach and the New Forest National Park. Unwind by the open fire, indulge in a monsoon shower, or simply enjoy your private garden and decking. With WiFi, Netflix, Disney+, vinyl records to play or stream your own music via Bluetooth. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Fireplace - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## 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. ### A quirky character cottage on the edge of the New Forest Welcome to our Cottage on The Hill!. We are situated on Eling Hill opposite Eling Church andl Goatee beach, on the edge of The New Forest National Park. There are 2 bedrooms with a kingsize and a double bed. A spacious living room (with sofa bed), an open fire and underfloor heating. The kitchen is equipped with a cooker,fridge and all your every day essentials. The luxurious bath room has a monsoon shower, fluffy towels and eco toiletries. There is a private garden and decking. The space This 16th Century listed cottage is full of character. Upstairs has a distinctly crooked feel! We have shelves full of books and lots of vinyl which you can play on the music system in the living room or simply hook up to your blue tooth and play your own tunes. There is a smart TV with Netflix and Disney. Also WiFI. Guest access The entire property and garden are yours to enjoy. Other things to note Church bells on a Sunday morning! The beach is located through the churchyard opposite and is a shingle shoreline with lots of grass fields ideal for picnicking. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 0.5 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Dryer - Laundry facilities ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Mountain biking nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available ### 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 ### Rules No party’s/stag or hen dos No music after 10pm ### 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 Cashless transactions are available On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector 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 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 ## About the area Located in Eling, a neighbourhood in Southampton, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Southampton Cruise Terminal and Lymington Pier Ferry Port are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit WestQuay Shopping Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Civic Centre or St. Mary's Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling, hiking and mountain biking. [Visit our Southampton travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Southampton.dx3245) [View more Cottages in Southampton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Southampton-Cottages.d3245-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=50.910866,-1.477785&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:_lwuHbs_H%3FW%3FW%3FY%40W%40Y%3FW%40W%40Y%40WBW%40YBWBW%40WBWBWDWBWDWBUDWDWDUDWDUDUFUFUDUFUFUFSHUFSFSHUHSFQHSHSHQHSJQHQJQHOJQJOJQJOHOLMJOJMLOJMLKJMLMLKLKLKJKLILKNILILILGNGLINGLELGNENELENENCLENCNCNANCLANAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40NBNBN%40NBLDNBNDLDNDLDNFLDNFLHLFNHLFLHLHNJLHJJLJLJLJLLJLLJJNLLJLJNLLHNJNJPJNJPHNJPHPJPHRHPHRHRFPHRHTFRFRHTFRFTFTDTFTDTFTDVDTDTDVDVBTDVBVDVBV%40VBVBVBV%40XBV%40V%40X%40V%3FV%40X%3FV%40X%3FV%3FV%3FX%3FVAX%3FVAX%3FVAVAXAVCVAXCVCVCVAVCVEVCVEVCTEVEVETETEVGTETGTETGTGTGRITGRGRITIRGPIRIRIPIPKRIPKPINKPKNKPKNINMLKNKLMLKLMLKLMLMJMJMJKJMHOJMHMHMFOHMFMHOFMDOFMDODMDODOBMDOBO%40OBOBM%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOAMAOCOCOAOCMEOCOEMEOEOEMGMEOGMIOGMGMIMIOIMKMIKKMKMKMKMMKMMKKMMOKMKOMMIOKOKQKOKQIOKQIQKQISIQISISGQISIUGSGSIUGSGUGUEUGUGUEUEWEUEUEWEWCUEWCWEWCWCWAWCWCWAYCWAWAYAW%3FWAYAW%3FY%3FW%3FY&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Q83MEQbCwFtbp7DjCfmYbEC0WDA=) Totton, England ### What's nearby - New Forest Wildlife Park - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles - Southampton Cruise Terminal - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles - WestQuay Shopping Centre - 9 min drive - 4.6 miles - Mayflower Theatre - 9 min drive - 4.4 miles - Mayflower Park - 9 min drive - 4.7 miles ### Getting around - Totton Station - 18 min walk - Southampton (SOU) - 20 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Chapel - ‬4 min drive - ‪Salmon Leap - ‬4 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk - Ashurst, the Forest Inn ## Frequently asked questions ### Is A quirky character cottage on the edge of the New Forest pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at A quirky character cottage on the edge of the New Forest? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at A quirky character cottage on the edge of the New Forest? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is A quirky character cottage on the edge of the New Forest located? > Located in Eling, this cottage is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from River Test and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from New Forest National Park. New Forest Museum and New Forest Wildlife Park are also within 3 miles (5 km). Totton Station is 18 minutes by foot and Southampton Redbridge Station is 29 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## A quirky character cottage on the edge of the New Forest Reviews 10 ### 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 7 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Henry H. 13 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Gem of a Place Our second stay at this charming place. Certainly quirky but equally comfortable and convenient for exploring the area. We love it! Highly recommended. ##### Henry H. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca M. 6 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Stay Our family (2 adults and 3 children) had a lovely stay in the cottage. The cottage is well presented and had everything we needed. The cottage is in a lovely, quiet location and was an ideal base for our trip to Paultons Park. We would highly recommend. ##### Rebecca M. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marie 1 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Beautiful cottage, much larger than we thought, host was very nice and easy to contact if needed but wasn’t as we had everything we needed there, plenty books and games to use we all had a great time and look forward to booking again when next visiting family in Southampton. ##### Marie Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Naomi W. 5 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful characterful cottage A beautifully furnished cottage, full of character with lots of lovely individual touches. Very comfortable with everything you need for a relaxing stay. Mandy had supplied lots of thoughtful extras like toys put out for the children, fresh bread, biscuits and fizz in the fridge! The shower is brilliant, with Faith in Nature toiletries provided which was a real treat! Great location for accessing the New Forest, quiet and peaceful. We loved it and would definitely stay again. ##### Naomi W. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard K. 22 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic stay We had a lovely time for a few days in Mandy's property. She was very helpful and we could walk to the local pubs. The property itself was great, lots of records, record player, and smelt nice. Clean and tidy, we loved it Thanks again ##### Richard K. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Henry H. 28 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Cosily Quirky Cottage The cottage is quirky, as described but is also comfortable and attractive in an highly individual way. We spent a long (and very wet!) weekend there and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We met and briefly chatted to Mandy, the owner, who is very approachable and friendly. We were visiting family in nearby Totton and the location is ideal for that but (during a break in the rain!) we took a stroll through the churchyard to the edge of Southampton Water and round to the Tide Mill and marina in Eling, itself an odd mixture of village, industry and seaside. We would certainly return to this uniquely charming place. Recommended. ##### Henry H. 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