Guests say
Guests consistently praise Little Picket for its exceptional facilities, comfort, and the thoughtful touches provided by the hosts. The property caters to a wide age range, offering entertainment for everyone with its pool, hot tub, tennis court, and games room. The location is ideal for forest walks and local attractions. The welcome packs are frequently mentioned as a delightful surprise, contributing to the memorable experiences had by many.
There is insufficient information in the reviews to accurately assess the cleanliness of the property, as specific references to cleanliness are not provided.
The location is highly praised for its direct access to the forest, proximity to local pubs, and ease of access from the A31. It is described as quiet, relaxing, and secluded, ideal for walks and enjoying the countryside.
Reviewers find the house comfortable and well-suited for mixed age groups, with special mentions of comfortable beds and modern bathrooms. The property is described as warm and welcoming, contributing to a relaxing stay.
Facilities are a highlight, with the tennis court, hot tub, pool, and games room being extensively used and appreciated. The property is well-equipped for entertainment and activities, despite minor maintenance issues mentioned.
The thoughtfulness of the hosts is evident through the welcome packs and their responsiveness. While these gifts are greatly appreciated by guests, it is important to note that such personal touches, although likely, 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 (25)
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Tim
There were 6 adults, a 20 month old baby and small dog; and we all had plenty of room. Little Picket met all our expectations in most areas and exceeded them in others. The welcome pack was a lovely surprise and very thoughtful. Access was easy using the codes provided. The bedrooms are all to a high standard and comfortable although the plumbing can be a little "quirky". The cot and highchair were supplied as promised along with a good quality stairgate. We didn't use the open fires although logs were provided and the central heating kept the house warm throughout our stay. The games room was brilliant, with lots to do and we used the tennis court everyday along with the basketball hoop. We were very grateful to see that the leaves were cleared from the tennis court regularly, a small point but a very thoughtful consideration. We had intended to do more walks but spent a lot more time on the tennis court instead! The kitchen was well equipped although we didn't use the Aga. It would have been helpful to have an instruction booklet for the induction oven but we did work it out eventually. Access was easy and Nicholas was on hand and very prompt in answering any queries we had. Nicholas is an excellent host. There is a lovely walk behind the cottage and we were not far from other walks; and Ringwood is only a short drive away. The only minor improvements (and they are minor) would be a bit more information in the accommodation booklet regarding the oven and where to dispose of the rubbish; and an OS map (although there were several booklets on recommended walks). A full set of matching wine glasses would be a good addition. The downstairs toilet seat needs repair. We would consider staying here again; it is perfect for a multi-generational family (and dog).
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Jamie
Owner was fab to and even brought a few beers. Top weekend
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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!