Guests say
Guests consistently praise Little Picket for its extensive facilities, comfortable accommodation, and beautiful setting. The property caters to all ages with activities like tennis, swimming, and a games room. The hosts are commended for their responsiveness and the welcome pack is frequently mentioned as a delightful touch.
Reviews indicate high levels of cleanliness with only a single mention of the spa pool not being very clean upon arrival. Overall, guests seem very satisfied with the cleanliness of the property.
The location is highly praised for its direct access to the forest, proximity to local attractions, and the peaceful, secluded setting. It is described as ideal for both relaxation and exploration.
Comfort is a standout feature, with guests finding the house accommodating for a range of ages and praising the quality of the beds, linen, and the warmth of the house.
Facilities are extensively lauded, including the tennis court, hot tub, games room, and pool. Minor issues were reported but were quickly addressed, indicating good maintenance overall.
The thoughtfulness of the hosts is evident in the welcome packs provided, which are frequently mentioned and appreciated. However, it should be noted that such gifts, while common, are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Ringwood 3 miles. Nestled within the New Forest National Park, on the outskirts of Ringwood in Hampshire is Little Picket, a fabulous, five-bedroom home. With an expansive garden, featuring a hot tub with swim spa, a private tennis court, and a bar, Little Picket also offers stylishly-designed living spaces and bedrooms, including a fully-equipped games room, making it a wonderful base for a group celebration, inviting ten guests. Travel through the gated entrance and park up on the circular driveway, taking in the grandeur of your abode. Be welcomed by the sleek kitchen/diner, where you can rustle up and enjoy meals together, in front of the woodburning stove, before settling in either the sitting room or snug, both featuring original open fireplaces. Make the most of your outdoor space, the social hub of the home, by entertaining, unwinding and dining alfresco with a covered bar available for guests to use; take in the expansive countryside views, surrounding Little Picket, before trying your hand at a game of tennis. If you'd prefer to spend your evening indoors, the games room is fully-equipped, with a roulette table, darts board and pool table to take advantage of, before sloping off to sleep in one of five, well-appointed bedrooms. Refresh in one of the en-suites, or the contemporary shower room on offer, before exploring beyond your home-from-home, heading into Ringwood for your nearest hub of shops, eateries, and pubs. For attractions, head to the Liberty's Owl, Raptor & Reptile Centre for a family day out, enjoy strolls around Hightown Lake, or hike through the Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve, whilst the New Forest Water Park and the Adventure Wonderland both rests nearby, sure to offer an afternoon of fun. The coastline can be reached by car, with plenty activity found at Bournemouth Pier, where you'll also locate the Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum, and Bournemouth Parks - Lower Gardens, plus a host of seaside amusements. Round off your break in Poole, with a lovely harbour to enjoy, dotted with restaurants and independent shops, before returning to your luxury retreat at Little Picket. Experience all of this and more, at Little Picket.
Ringwood is a historic market town placed within Hampshire, on the western fringes of the beautiful New Forest National Park. Dating back to the Anglo-Saxon times and having been mentioned in the Domesday Book, Ringwood holds much history and has been hosting weekly markets since the Middle Ages. It now consists of a wealth of first-class shops, restaurants and bars, with the lovely Avon Heath Country Park on the outskirts. Astounding countryside and coastline is available right on your doorstep, with the New Forest and the Cranborne Chase aonb easily accessible, the southern coast plays host to a number of ever-popular tourist spots including the seaside resorts of Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch, all of which offer superb attractions, activities and entertainment to keep everybody occupied.
Accommodation
Five bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size with Smart TV and en-suite bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin, and WC, 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC, 1 x double, 1 x family room with king-size, single, Smart TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC, 1 x family room with three singles (zip/link, can be twin on request).
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
First-floor cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner with woodburning stove.
Utility.
First-floor utility.
Sitting room with open fire.
Snug with open fire.
Games room with open fire
Central heating.
Electric oven, double AGA, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, wine chiller.
5 x Smart TV, WiFi, pool table, table tennis, dart board, roulette table, arcade games.
Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove and open fires included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Gated, private driveway.
Enclosed, wrap-around garden with sweeping lawns, patio, decking with covering, bar, hot tub with swim spa, barbecue, trampoline and tennis court.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.9 miles, pub 1.4 miles, Hightown Lake 1.6 miles.
Note: There are steps to the exterior; please take care
Nearby points of interest
- Sammy Miller Museum
- Adventure Wonderland
- Bournemouth Aviation Museum
- Red House Museum and Gardens
- Peppa Pig World
- Tivoli Theatre
- Wimborne Model Town & Gardens
- Bournemouth University
- Bournemouth Beach
- Kingston Lacy - National Trust
Reviews (23)
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Edward
Despite us been hampered by the weather we were easily kept entertained by everything 'Little Picket' had to offer. Would happily stay again!
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Nicola
Nicholas was extremely responsive to our (very few) queries and nothing was too much trouble. The only issue for us was that the spa pool/hot tub was not very clean when we arrived. Also one of the toilet lids (corner bedroom) kept falling down and had to be taped up. But overall, we had a fantastic holiday and would love to come again - the tennis court, trampoline, games room and pool were definite highlights for everyone, from 8 to 84 years old!
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Alex
The perfect place for people that love activities and sports. We loved playing tennis, cricket and using the chipping area for golf, and then relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day. The house is really well equipped for big meals. Lots of space in the kitchen and a huge table. The beds were so comfortable and great showers. Great location to get to Bournemouth for the day. Couldnât recommend more!