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A quirky character cottage on the edge of the New Forest

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A covered patio area with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a brick wall. - A quirky character cottage on the edge of the New Forest (Totton)
A living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a TV. There is a fireplace and a window with curtains. - A quirky character cottage on the edge of the New Forest (Totton)
A compact kitchen with a stove, oven, and a toaster. There are cabinets, a sink, and a striped rug. - A quirky character cottage on the edge of the New Forest (Totton)
A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace. - A quirky character cottage on the edge of the New Forest (Totton)
A traditional brick house with a garden path leading to the front door. - A quirky character cottage on the edge of the New Forest (Totton)
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.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

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About this property

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

  • 3 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

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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

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 Southampton, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at New Forest National Park and South Downs National Park, while Mayflower Theatre and New Forest Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Civic Centre or St. Mary's Stadium. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking, cycling and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Southampton travel guide
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Totton, England

What's nearby

  • A historic stone building with a tower, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.
    River Test
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A building with a sign reading "Mayflower Theatre".
    Mayflower Theatre
    19 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Eling Tide Mill
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • New Forest Museum
    5 min drive - 2.1 km
  • WestQuay Shopping Centre
    18 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Totton Station
    18 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU)
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Salmon Leap
    4 min drive
  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • The Chapel
    4 min drive
  • McDonald's
    18 min walk
  • Old Farmhouse
    3 min drive

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.

How much is parking at A quirky character cottage on the edge of the New Forest?

On-site parking is available at the 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?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from River Test and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from New Forest National Park. Eling Tide Mill and New Forest Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km). Totton Station is 18 minutes by foot and Southampton Redbridge Station is 29 minutes.

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A quirky character cottage on the edge of the New Forest Reviews

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Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Olly

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great place with a really nice host. We were very comfortable and the toddler loved having new toys and the back garden and outdoor space. All amenities available and we were even given really nice groceries. Also, 15 min drive from city centre. There was also lots of fun family activities nearby, e.g. longdown farms, new forest national park. Thanks to the host couple for a lovely place!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marie

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Henry H.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

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
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Naomi W.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Henry H.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

martin s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kind of house you dream of owning in a location you dream of finding. Amazing facilities. Lovely owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Henry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ve stayed at the cottage before. We love its slightly offbeat, bohemian vibe. It is also very comfortable whatever the weather, this time we were able to sit out in its charmingly wilful garden too.Eling itself is an intriguing mix of rural village, marina, ocean port and marshland and is very convenient for Southampton, the New Forest and environs.Highly recommended.
View of the Prince Charles container port.
The Tide Mill tollbooth.
The Eling marina.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025