Experience the charm of Thimble Cottage, a 17th-century thatched holiday home near Lyndhurst. Enjoy spacious accommodation with character and style, featuring two living rooms and a well-equipped kitchen complete with bean to cup coffee machine.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
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About this property
Lovely cottage & garden. 5 min drive from Paultons Park, home of Peppa Pig
Thimble Cottage sleeps up to 6 guests plus 2 babies. It is a delightful holiday cottage that provides the best of old world charm combined with modern convenience, offering spacious accomodation with character and style.
This pretty 17th century thatched cottage is furnished to a high standard with 2 living rooms and plenty of comfortable seating.
It is our family holiday home. We also have lots of things young children require including toys which reduces what you need to bring. We also have a well equipped kitchen so cooking at the cottage is easy and we also have need a bean to cup coffee machine. There is a dinning table which seats six and two high chairs.
The garden is large and fully enclosed with two seating areas and a gas BBQ.
Located just north of Lyndhurst we are just 5 mins drive from Paultons Park, the home of Peppa Pig world and a 25 min drive (at the right time of day) from the beach at Mudeford. Obviously there are also all the activites of The Forest itself including walks, cycle paths and pubs.
Please note due to insurance restrictions the wood burner is not available for guests to use.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: WiFi
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Memory foam mattress
Bathroom
2.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Music library
Smart TV
Stereo
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 10 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
No lift
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
Things to do
Cycling nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Theme park 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)
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 10 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Well behaved dogs allowed. Maximum 2 dogs.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: 2 travel cots, 2 high chairs, stair gates & toys
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
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
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
This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Southampton, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Beaulieu National Motor Museum and New Forest Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Broadlands Estate and Romsey Abbey. Travelling with kids? Consider Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World and Totton Leisure Centre. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, cycling and horse riding. Visit our Southampton travel guide
Is Lovely cottage & garden. 5 min drive from Paultons Park, home of Peppa Pig pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Lovely cottage & garden. 5 min drive from Paultons Park, home of Peppa Pig?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Lovely cottage & garden. 5 min drive from Paultons Park, home of Peppa Pig?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lovely cottage & garden. 5 min drive from Paultons Park, home of Peppa Pig?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Lovely cottage & garden. 5 min drive from Paultons Park, home of Peppa Pig located?
This family-friendly Southampton cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of River Test, New Forest National Park and Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World. Totton Leisure Centre and New Forest Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Lovely cottage & garden. 5 min drive from Paultons Park, home of Peppa Pig Reviews
Reviews
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My husband and I booked the cottage for a three night stay with our daughter, her husband and young boys. It was the perfect property in a great location. Lots to do in the surrounding area.
We had a lovely time. We were staying to visit Paultons park and it was a 7 minute drive away.
The cottage is spacious and well equipped. Beds were comfortable.
Would book again
My friends and I had a wonderful stay here. Beautiful garden, clean and comfortable interior, great spaces for socializing and cooking. Well equipped! Ample parking. Great position for exploring. Would love to come back again with my children as it has everything you need for little ones too.
Thanks for a lovely stay.
This property was perfect for a short getaway. There was plenty of space for us (5 adults and one baby) and we loved the cosy living room. The house was really clean and had everything we needed, and was a great location for nearby Lyndhurst and Brockenhurst. Everything about the stay was very straightforward - we would definitely use again.
This was a great find. We had 4 adults and two young children. The cottage was large and had more than enough of inside and outside space. Everything needed for a great holiday.
I stayed with my friend, her daughter and my two children for three nights. Right from the moment we arrived we were all delighted with this old thatched cottage with its low beams and barn-like door! The extension at the back makes it open and airy and the garden is simply beautiful. The kitchen is well-equipped and the extra shower and separate toilet are great if you're a bigger group. The shower pressure is strong and the beds are comfy. And there's a pub within walking distance. We loved our stay here in the heart of the New Forest, thank you!
Period cottage easily accessible for long distance travellers
The cottage lives up to its period look with various features such as low beamed ceilings and a quirky layout. The modern kitchen with conservatory and family area was lovely and bright, and the garden a delight to sit in for our morning coffee. One main bathroom & a utility room containing a shower room was fine, but the 2nd toilet was as far from the bedrooms as it could possibly be, tucked away downstairs accessible via a storeroom. We are 5 female friends in our 50s and thoroughly enjoyed our stay with cosy evenings at home accompanied by hearty homemade food and a glass or 3 of good wine.
Did not match photographs on booking site. Property looked tired from the outside. Description of second bathroom downstairs misleading when in fact is shower plus basin in utility room and second toilet is in cupboard in lounge.
Wardrobes in front bedroom smelt musty.
Cleaning not to a great standard. Many cobwebs for example throughout property.
Garden needs maintenance although could be very nice with a little more tlc.
Some kitchen utensils need proper cleaning
Finally we had a maintenance man turn up unannounced and not requested to fix a tap. Although he was very nice and efficient if he had turned up whilst my wife was alone as she was on one afternoon this could have been intimidating.
On the plus side, heating and hot water always available
Bedding and beds excellent
Overall I feel that the property is vastly overpriced for what it is and feel more attention needs to be paid to its overall presentation
We loved our time at this charming home! From the fairy tale garden to the comfortable spaces, it is everything us Americans imagine for a typical English countryside home. Malcolm and Tina were wonderful hosts, they went above and beyond when we encountered a minor medical problem, and we enjoyed visiting with them and hearing their experiences of a lifetime in the area. We enjoyed our visit so much, we are already planning a return!
Gloria D.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Linsey P.
11 Aug 2018
Lovely cottage. Great location
Lovely time spent in a great location for visiting the new forest.
Check in was easy. Kitchen was ok. The house smelt musty especially in the wardrobes in the front bedroom so had to leave the doors open. Beds were comfortable.
Second time we have stayed great location, lovely house, well suited to our family of 4 adults, clean quiet. easy to get too. what more could you ask for. thanks for a lovely stay.
Matt T.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Matt T.
6 Oct 2017
Beautifull Historic place to stay
This is the most well equipped cottage i have ever stayed at. In lovely decor and wonderful gardens. Centrally located. This classic historic building has all mod cons, very comfortable, would recommend staying here.
My family and I had a wonderful couple of nights here whilst we explored the new forest and the Dorset coast. Brilliantly stocked in the kitchen and beds were comfortable. Really pretty garden.
The cottage is well located, you can reach most places within the New Forest in half an hour.
It is comfortably furnished throughout, the beds particularly so.
The rear garden is private and well planned.
In all, a nice place to stay.
We enjoyed our stay at this lovely Cottage very much. The garden is a dream which is really helping calming down. The free range eggs from the neighbour are very nice!
Lovely quaint cottage. Great location lots of amenities. Well stocked. Kitchen diner brilliant. Very comfortable.
Easy access. Thanks for a lovely stay.
We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage. There was lots of amenities and extras to make us feel really welcome. We especially appreciated the toy cupboard with Duplo and books to keep our little ones busy.
The beds were really soft and comfortable. We didn't want to leave.
Jaqi U.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified
6/10 Okay
Simon I.
4 Sept 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Holiday Home Near New Forest
Nice Cottage, with everything provided. Well located, and on one of the better prices for such objects around the New Forest. Cleanliness slightly let the place down.
The cottage was a lovely place to stay for a couple of nights. We stayed during the super hot time in July. This extreme weather temperature was a struggle for us, especially in the kitchen/conservatory area and at night, but the cottage was comfy otherwise.