Title: 👨‍👨‍👧‍👦 Countryside Family Friendly House & Annex - completely detached Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=3245&destination=Southampton%2C+England%2C+United+Kingdom&selected=18782260&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 👨‍👨‍👧‍👦 Countryside Family Friendly House & Annex - completely detached ## Photo gallery for 👨‍👨‍👧‍👦 Countryside Family Friendly House & Annex - completely detached ![5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot - 👨‍👨‍👧‍👦 Countryside Family Friendly House & Annex - completely detached (Droxford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18790000/18782300/18782260/2136bcd7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property video](https://mediaim.expedia.com/video/9A1CB9973399C0715D59CB4C219CD018/b19965e3-c7da-4bb2-86d7-b0b42bad966d-thumbnail.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=1080) ![Interior - 👨‍👨‍👧‍👦 Countryside Family Friendly House & Annex - completely detached (Droxford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18790000/18782300/18782260/2dc6299a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - 👨‍👨‍👧‍👦 Countryside Family Friendly House & Annex - completely detached (Droxford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18790000/18782300/18782260/8f3c31d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - 👨‍👨‍👧‍👦 Countryside Family Friendly House & Annex - completely detached (Droxford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18790000/18782300/18782260/44eacf19.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to the South Coast countryside at The Crest Droxford, a stylishly furnished family-friendly home with a separate annex. Enjoy al fresco dining in the large lawned garden, complete with patio furniture and a children's 2-storey wooden playhouse. Inside, unwind by the wood-burning stove or open fire and take advantage of hotel-quality linens and free Wi-Fi. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 92650 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 👨‍👨‍👧‍👦 Countryside Family Friendly House & Annex - completely detached The Crest Droxford. A stylishly furnished family friendly detached house & separate annex tucked away in the South Coast countryside. We have no direct neighbours so you will feel like you have the countryside all to yourselves! 👨‍👨‍👧‍👦 The Crest is perfect for multiple families & groups of friends - read the many reviews to see what our guests say! As soon as you walk through the door you'll see that both the house and the annex are different from your usual holiday home, furnished to a high standard and spaciously laid out with a high attention to detail. We loved it as soon as we bought it as our family home in 2010 and I know you will too! Enjoying a rural location, on the edge of Droxford Village in the beautiful Meon Valley & South Downs National Park. Droxford Village includes The Bakers Arms pub awarded 'best Sunday lunch', a shop & post office, great playground and access to plenty of bike trials & walks. We are 20 minutes away from Winchester/Southampton/Portsmouth/Chichester and many more! The large lawned garden at the Crest is a haven in the summer months, providing a perfect setting for al fresco dining with friends or family. Within the grounds are a childrens 2 storey wooden playhouse and swing, outside games, a large gas BBQ and various eating areas. Surrounding Area Along with many other beautiful villages, Exton is 2 miles away with the fabulous waterside Shoe Inn. West Meon is 5 miles away, with pubs serving great food and where the founder of Lords cricket rests; Wickham and Bishops Waltham are both 6 miles and host an array of little independent shops, cafes, restaurants & foodie pubs. Family days out are close by: Peppa Pig World 🐷🎠 Goodwood (Festival or Speed & Revival)🚗 Monkey World 🐒 Marwell Zoo 🦒 Hawk Conservancy 🦉 Winchester planetarium🚀 Portsmouth Historic dockyard (their Victorian Xmas faire is fantastic)⛵ Portsmouth sea life centre🐠 Beaulieu motor museum🚗 Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery 🍸 .......to name but a few! Within easy reach are; 🌳 The glorious South Downs National Park and The New Forest, 🌊 Portsmouth with waterside dining & ferry trips to the Isle of Wight, ⛪️ Historic Cathedral cities Winchester & Chichester, 🚋 Market town of Alresford with steam railway station ⛵️ Southampton & Gosport with their remarkable maritime history, ⛱️ Beaches at Lee-On-Solent, Hill Head and The Witterings. 🚲 Walking and cycling enthusiasts will enjoy both the Meon Valley Railway Line trail, accessible from Droxford, and Beacon Hill accessed via Exton (2 miles). Come stay at The Crest, a welcome basket awaits, the house will be all set up for you to have a fantastic escape away! Follow The Crest Droxford on social media for updates on local events and special offers, and if you see a gap in our calendar but it doesn't meet our minimum please just send me a note and we will try our best to fit you in 😊 Please do contact me with any questions, I'm happy to help. Property Description Large living room with 2 sofas, an extra large TV & wood-burning stove. Sitting room with 2 sofas & open fire - games & childrens DVD library. Dining room with large dinning table (seats 9) & French doors to garden. Kitchen, fully equipped you will truly feel like it's a 'home from home'. Utility with washer/dryer leading to garden. Separate downstairs loo. First floor: All rooms have amazing views out to the countryside. Large double bedroom with Kingsize bed, wooden floor, en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower. Double bedroom with ornamental fireplace & wash basin. Twin bedroom. Single bedroom. Hotel quality linens Bathroom, over-bath shower, toilet. Annexe (all downstairs): Living room/kitchen area with TV. Double bedroom (with King). Shower room with double shower cubicle and toilet. A private garden adjoins the annex. We have a discreet security camera pointing down to the drive for house security only. We do not monitor this camera and will only review footage should there be damage to the house (it is mainly there for when the property is vacant). •Wood-burning stove, open fires - initial fuel included, thereafter available locally •Hotel quality bed linen and towels included •Wooden cot & mattress •High chair • Bluetooth speaker •TV (gym and annexe also) •DVD (gym also) •Xbox and Wii (small libraries but feel free to bring some of your own) •Washer/dryer •Dishwasher •Fridge/freezer •Free Wi-Fi •Large lawned garden with patio and furniture (annexe: separate enclosed dog proof garden) •6 Burner Gas Barbecue •Children garden swing and playhouse •Table Football (annexe) •Ample parking •Gym (annexe) •Children’s toys •Non-smoking household •2 Dog welcome (see house rules - although we try our best we do not guarantee that the garden is 100% dog escape proof!) •Ground floor facilities (annexe) •NB: Pond in garden Read the reviews, we love our little business and you can see others do too! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - Car required - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Shower/bathtub combination - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video games - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Printer ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### 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 - Hardwood flooring in public areas - In-room accessibility - No lift (single-level property) - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoke-free property - Note from host: No Smoking allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping on request - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the marina ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Foosball table - Golf - Gym - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - Electric car charging station - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 2,650 square feet ## Similar properties ![Cottage | Beach | Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77810000/77807200/77807141/a4edcc08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### No 5 Old Church Ventnor - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-23&endDate=2026-04-24&selected=77807141&PinnedHotelID=77807141&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44520000/44510500/44510497/cce4f6d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### St. Michaels House Ryde - 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we are on a septic tank We welcome small celebrations but no raucous house parties! Please see attached rental agreement ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 2 total pets Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: Please see rental agreement ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties No large raucous parties! Respect house & neighbor ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted No Smoking allowed ## 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 7 Note from host: No large raucous parties! Respect house & neighbor 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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Countryside Family Friendly House Annex Completely Detached ## About the area Located in Southampton, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Marwell Zoo and Butser Ancient Farm are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Gunwharf Quays and Winchester Christmas Market. Travelling with kids? Consider Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium, or check out an event or a game at Utilita Bowl. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking nearby. [Visit our Southampton travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Southampton.dx3245) [View more Holiday homes in Southampton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Southampton-Private-Holiday-Homes.d3245-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.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%7C50.96548%2C-1.13562&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=dReXTMLtzgp7Cp7lQm7laIPRdck=) Droxford, ENG ### What's nearby - ![South Downs National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092017/9d5d943c-1c47-41df-8adb-359e41c442b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) South Downs National Park 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - ![Meon Valley](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182695/97df4025-af0c-40f0-bcf1-368394c8693e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Meon Valley 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 30 min drive \- 20.4 miles - Corhampton Saxon Church 3 min drive \- 1.7 miles - WestQuay Shopping Centre 28 min drive \- 19.4 miles ### Getting around - Southampton Botley Station 10 min drive - Southampton (SOU) 33 min drive ### Restaurants - The Bakers Arms 5 min walk - The Shoe Inn 2 min drive - The Crown Inn, Bishop's Waltham 6 min drive - The Black Dog 7 min drive - The Milburys 6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 👨‍👨‍👧‍👦 Countryside Family Friendly House & Annex - completely detached pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at 👨‍👨‍👧‍👦 Countryside Family Friendly House & Annex - completely detached? ### What time is check-in at 👨‍👨‍👧‍👦 Countryside Family Friendly House & Annex - completely detached? ### What time is check-out at 👨‍👨‍👧‍👦 Countryside Family Friendly House & Annex - completely detached? ### Where is 👨‍👨‍👧‍👦 Countryside Family Friendly House & Annex - completely detached located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 👨‍👨‍👧‍👦 Countryside Family Friendly House & Annex - completely detached 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 71 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brid H. 23 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Really lovely property in a remote location. Everything we needed for a family get together. Very well stocked, managed to cook a full roast dinner for 9 without any problem. Welcome basket much appreciated, nice touch! You need a car but we knew this in advance so not a problem. Very comfy beds & plenty of hot water. Our dogs loved sniffing in the beautiful garden & also enjoyed their stay. ##### Brid H. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen S. 26 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for our family holiday This wonderful property had plenty of space for us all upstairs and down with the attention to detail providing a lovely, comfortable stay. Enjoying great spring weather we also made good use of the big garden with the children loving the playhouse, swing and garden toys. Being close to several local attractions made it a great place to stay. Jo was very helpful answering any queries promptly which was much appreciated. ##### Karen S. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue O. 24 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ideal accommodation and facilities A beautiful family home with very good facilities. Comfortable and cosy with plenty of room. Also ideal for our group of friends who needed individual bedrooms. Hoping to meet there again next year. ##### Sue O. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Krystyna C. 30 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful House Property as described. Well appointed, spacious, comfortable. Well equipped. Thoughtful extra touches. Plenty of toiletries and a bottle of wine and fresh eggs on arrival. Only one comment that when sitting in lovely garden the noise of traffic on main road is noticeable. Otherwise perfect for our family get-together. ##### Krystyna C. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela C. 9 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely house to get everyone together Lovely house with a beautiful garden. Perfect place to bring together family and friends for a birthday celebration. Plenty of space to get-together in both the house and the garden. Really well equipped; the house had everything we needed to cater for everyone. Fabulous views from all of the bedrooms; comfortable beds and lovely rooms. Great location in the South Downs with lovely walks and cycling routes straight from the house. The only downside was the road noise at times when sitting in the garden; although this wasn't a problem when indoors. ##### Angela C. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maroulla D. 2 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A relaxing break... The house is spacious, comfortable and very well equipped and especially for children, with a lovely doll's house in one bedroom which my three year-old grandson loved to play with. The tree house, swing and car were particular favourites too. The annexe is an added bonus, with gym equipment upstairs and a well-furnished, comfortable bedroom and kitchen. The literature sent to us by Jo prior to our stay is comprehensive and we made use of her restaurant recommendations. The Crest is a place we would certainly go back to. ##### Maroulla D. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nichola S. 29 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Impeccable We had the best stay here, the property was immaculate, and the gardens incredible, local walks and pubs were fabulous, and the communication with the owner was quick and informative. We had the best time here and would recommend it to anyone looking for a home away from home. ##### Nichola S. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris S. 30 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### our family holiday Excellent well equipped property.Jo is a great host. ##### Chris S. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### David W. 6 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely house and location This was a great place for a get together of a collection of old friends. We cooked, we drank, we hiked. The house was spotless and well equipped, from games through to bathrooms. ##### David W. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicky H. 3 Mar 2018 #### Brilliant stay at this lovely house Really beautiful house with stunning views - it had everything we needed to make our 4 day stay relaxing. We had a lovely time celebrating an 80th birthday (little welcome pack was provided on arrival with goodies) The children loved playing with the toys and games provided and the adults relaxed in the lounge or games room! We would easily return for another holiday, thoroughly recommended :) ##### Nicky H. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### edward g. 3 Dec 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect in every way Everything was great. House, location, and service, was excellent. I would come back and I recommend this property very highly. ##### edward g. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### holly n. 4 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic house in beautiful surroundings We had a wonderful post Christmas celebration with family at this beautiful home. The house was extremely cosy, beautifully decorated and very well equipped. We could not have asked for more. ##### holly n. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 Archival ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter D. 4 Apr 2017 #### A lovely few days at The Crest We've just come back from a long weekend at The Crest. The house is very comfortable and the welcome basket was thoughtful and much appreciated. The garden is beautiful and we were lucky to have sunny days where we were able to sit outside as well as enjoy the local area. ##### Peter D. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew B. 24 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely home in Droxford My family and I stayed at the Crest during a holiday in Hampshire. The home was gorgeous, and our children loved the yard, swing, and playhouse. The home is close to a nice village, and convenient to a number of local attractions. Hi was very helpful with directions and local recommendations. I would definitely stay at the Crest again. ##### Matthew B. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019 Archival ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cate W. 12 Aug 2017 #### Home away from home and some! A very well equipped house that catered for 3 generations and our dog. Grandparents with disability stayed comfortably in the annex. The garden is enchanting and the house had a good layout. ##### Cate W. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017 Archival ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steven C. 9 May 2017 #### Spacious, warm and inviting Always a joy to leave a review for a property that impressed us. Large spacious rooms well decorated and comfy. With a wonderful large garden there is no need to leave if you just want to relax the day away. We were not disappointed. ##### Steven C. Stayed 8 nights in May 2017 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda B. 9 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely winter weekend break We had a lovely weekend break at The Crest in November. Beautiful home in lovely surroundings. Easy to get to Winchester for the Christmas market and also the sea for a cold swim! Jo provided lots of really useful information and was always on hand to answer any question we had. Fab break! ##### Amanda B. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### WENDY H. 5 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful property We recently had a 3 night stay in this wonderful property and loved almost every moment off it. The only negative for us was the road noise from the A32 when relaxing outside in the garden. Apart from that the house, annex, garden and the lovely host were perfection. ##### WENDY H. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nikki F. 15 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely house Beautiful spacious house and garden with all the facilities you could possibly need. Very clean and well looked after. Great communication with host and very detailed pre-arrival information. Would love to return in the future. ##### Nikki F. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021 Archival ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine M. 20 Jul 2017 #### Gorgeous English Countryside Manor House 5 Stars!! To date this is the most comfortable and beautiful home we have ever stayed. All the comforts of home with gorgeous countryside local towns pubs nearby. Driving easy on country roads, truly an English countryside experience! Jo was easy to reach, had lots of great tips on things to do and how to get around. Highly recommended 5stars! ##### Christine M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah B. 9 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great all round! The house and annex were perfect for a group of friends and one small baby - a short walk from the village, with a lovely local pub, as well as close to longer countryside footpaths for the keen walkers! The beds were comfortable and there’s plenty of space for everyone. Jo also very kindly lent some electric car charging cables to us when the hire car company we’d used neglected to include them, which really saved the day! ##### Sarah B. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel B. 21 Sept 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect family stay cation The communication between the owner and us was fantastic, she was always very quick to get back to me if needed. The house was stunning, very clean, very spacious and the perfect amount of room for all 9 of us. We had 2 babies with us also, and the baby blanket, cot and bath were a lovely and very helpful touch. It's a perfect location for a break away, everything is a drive away but that was fine for us. Droxford is a lovely little village with great pubs! We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back at some point! Thank you ##### Rachel B. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dan R. 17 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely perfect! We had the best long weekend, house was immaculate and included everything we required. Kids loved the toys in the bedroom, games consoles and garden games. Kitchen was fully equipped with everything we needed. Dog loved the garden and was very secure so didn't have to worry about the dog escaping. Host very responsive and provided all the details we needed and quick replies to any queries we had. Will certainly be looking to book again for next year! ##### Dan R. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edward T. 8 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just Perfect We had an amazing Easter week at the Crest, a beautiful house in the Meon valley, everything we could wish for..... Jo answered any questions and also made sure we had complete peace and privacy..... everything in the pictures and description is accurate, although in real life it's better. My only concern is leaving a great review will only make booking again more difficult! ##### Edward T. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathryn C. 18 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful house My family and I have just had a four day stay in this beautiful property and could have not been more impressed. The house is spotlessly clean and tidy, it is well equipped with lots of little extra touches, the bedding was clean, crisp and fresh, and the beds and pillows were extremely comfortable. We stayed in November so didn’t use the beautiful garden to its fullest advantage but the dogs absolutely loved it and it was very secure for them to be in. One small downside was the road noise which could only be heard outside and not in the property at all and it would certainly not stop me returning which we hope to do as we visit this lovely area fairly frequently. ##### Kathryn C. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022 ---