A stylishly furnished cottage perfect for family gatherings. Easy access for walking and cycling enthusiasts to trails, including the Wayfarer & South Downs Way trail. Our detached holiday cottage and annexe enjoy a rural location and lie on the edge of Droxford in the beautiful Meon Valley and South Downs National Park. Both the cottage and the annexe are furnished to provide a home from home fee
l with added comforts, including a wood-burning stove, open fires and a gym in the annexe with a punch bag, cross trainer and curl bar. The large lawned garden is a haven in the summer months, providing a perfect setting for al fresco dining with friends or family. Pets are welcomed at The Crest. Along with many other beautiful villages, West Meon is 5 miles, 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 independent shops, cafes and restaurants. Within easy reach are the glorious South Downs, Portsmouth with historic ship yards, the Spinnaker Tower, waterside dining & ferry trips to the Isle of Wight, Cathedral cities Winchester & Chichester, Southampton with its remarkable maritime history, the vast array of scenic walks in the New Forest, 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). Shop, PO and two pubs (one was Good Pub Guide ‘Hampshire dining pub of the year 2011’), located in Droxford Village. Some keys features of The Crest include:
Wood-burning stove, open fires - initial fuel included, thereafter available locally
Wooden cot / High chair / Children’s toys & books
TV ((gym and annexe also)
DVD (gym also)
Xbox and wii (small libraries)
Free Wifi (of course)
Microwave
Washer/dryer
Dishwasher
Fridge/freezer (annexe)
Freezer
Large lawned garden with patio and furniture (annexe: separate enclosed garden)
Barbecue
Ample parking
Gym (annexe)
No smoking
Ground floor facilities (annexe)
NB: Steps, pond in garden
