You can look forward to golfing on-site, a garden and a playground at ๐จโ๐จโ๐งโ๐ฆ Countryside Family Friendly House & Annex - completely detached. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an arcade/games room and laundry facilities.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 9246 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Gym
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About this property
๐จโ๐จโ๐งโ๐ฆ 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!
๐จโ๐จโ๐งโ๐ฆ 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 ๐ท๐ Goodwood (Festival or Speed & Revival)๐ Monkey World ๐ Marwell Zoo ๐ฆ Hawk Conservancy ๐ฆ Winchester planetarium๐ Portsmouth Historic dockyard (their Victorian Xmas faire is fantastic)โต Portsmouth sea life centre๐ Beaulieu motor museum๐ Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery ๐ธ .......to name but a few!
Within easy reach are; ๐ณ The glorious South Downs National Park and The New Forest, ๐ Portsmouth with waterside dining & ferry trips to the Isle of Wight, โช๏ธ Historic Cathedral cities Winchester & Chichester, ๐ Market town of Alresford with steam railway station โต๏ธ Southampton & Gosport with their remarkable maritime history, โฑ๏ธ Beaches at Lee-On-Solent, Hill Head and The Witterings.
๐ฒ 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 ๐ 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).
โขWood-burning stove, open fires - initial fuel included, thereafter available locally โขHotel quality bed linen and towels included โขWooden cot & mattress โขHigh chair โข Bluetooth speaker โขTV (gym and annexe also) โขDVD (gym also) โขXbox and Wii (small libraries but feel free to bring some of your own) โขWasher/dryer โขDishwasher โขFridge/freezer โขFree Wi-Fi โขLarge lawned garden with patio and furniture (annexe: separate enclosed dog proof garden) โข6 Burner Gas Barbecue โขChildren garden swing and playhouse โขTable Football (annexe) โขAmple parking โขGym (annexe) โขChildrenโs toys โขNon-smoking household โข2 Dog welcome (see house rules - although we try our best we do not guarantee that the garden is 100% dog escape proof!) โขGround floor facilities (annexe)
โขNB: 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
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)
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:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Turn off the Heating in the house and annex please
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
Do not flush anything down the loos apart from loo roll and natural waste - 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
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
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 mountain biking and hiking nearby. Visit our Southampton travel guide
Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World
43 min drive - 48.8 km
Getting around
Southampton Botley Station
10 min drive
Southampton (SOU)
33 min drive
Restaurants
The Bakers Arms
5 min walk
The Flower Pots Inn
9 min drive
Boss Kebab
8 min drive
The Shoe Inn
2 min drive
The White Hart
10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is ๐จโ๐จโ๐งโ๐ฆ Countryside Family Friendly House & Annex - completely detached pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at ๐จโ๐จ โ๐งโ๐ฆ Countryside Family Friendly House & Annex - completely detached?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at ๐จโ๐จโ๐งโ๐ฆ Countryside Family Friendly House & Annex - completely detached?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at ๐จโ๐จโ๐งโ๐ฆ Countryside Family Friendly House & Annex - completely detached?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is ๐จโ๐จโ๐งโ๐ฆ Countryside Family Friendly House & Annex - completely detached located?
This family-friendly Southampton holiday home is located in a rural location, steps from Meon Valley and within 6 mi (10 km) of South Downs National Park and Bishops Waltham Palace. Marwell Zoo and Butser Ancient Farm are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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