Attractive, spacious, comfortable and well-equipped holiday cottage on the open forest, with miles of walking, cycling and riding right from your doorstep. Sleeps 2-4 very comfortably and up to 6 for families, but the spiral staircase may be unsuitable for some. Cot available. Non-smokers only but well-behaved dogs welcome. Private terrace and use of paddock for games; horses/ponies welcome at certain times of year.

Bartley Barn occupies the main part of a detached barn style modern building, which also contains the owners' office and garage. It shares a 1½ acre plot with Bartley House where the owners, Bill and Jane Porter, live all year round. Support is therefore on hand when needed, but guests enjoy their own entrance well away from the house, and the main windows look out onto the Barn's private sheltered terrace which enjoys the sun from mid morning onwards in the summer months, and a large pleasant paddock which guests are welcome to use too.
The Barn is approached from the main house driveway (with parking for up to 2 guest cars), through a gate directly onto the terrace and thence to the main entrance.

The accommodation:

* Main entrance opens into a large open plan living and dining area. Comfy sofas (one of which converts to a small double bed if required) and low tables, music system, TV, DVD and video, books and games. The hardwood dining table and chairs can be transferred onto the terrace in fine weather.
* Archway through to modern fitted kitchen with electric hob and oven, 1½ bowl sink and drainer, dishwasher, integrated washing machine, fridge freezer, microwave, toaster, table and 6 chairs, and French doors to deck.
* From the living area a short corridor (with coat hooks) leads to the fully tiled shower room with WC, washbasin and large shower cubicle with powerful shower.
* Spiral staircase to centre of large semi open plan loft with restricted headroom, which extends over the whole of the downstairs accommodation and the owners' garage. Three large velux windows look over the paddock to the forest beyond. The top of the staircase separates the two sleeping areas, each taking up half of the loft.
* Behind a partition wall the first spacious sleeping area has a double bed with bedside tables and clothes storage with shelves and hanging space
* From the top of the stairs the other half of the loft doubles up as a separate sleeping area and an upstairs sitting room. Five foot double bed incorporating two separate 2'6" mattresses, bedside tables and further clothes hanging and storage space. Sofa and extra TV. Good quality folding beds available when needed, also a modern travel cot.

The environ:
There are fabulous views over open forest to the west (with some of the best sunsets you'll see in this country!) and you have direct access to miles of walking, cycling, and horse-riding terrain - literally from your front gate. It is a short walk to the post office/ village store, which sells nearly everything, the local pub with good food, and the friendly local garage. There is also a farm shop within 10 minutes walk, historic Beaulieu with its Motor Museum is 2 miles away, and Lymington with its full range of shops and restaurants, regular ferries to the Isle of Wight, boat excursions and fishing trips, is approximately 5 miles. Bike hire is available from Beaulieu and Brockenhurst (5 mls), riding at Brockenhurst and Burley (10 mls). Slipways at Bucklers Hard (3 mls) Lymington and Keyhaven (8 mls and ferry to Hurst Castle). Very pleasant beach at Milford on Sea (8 mls) with sand at low tide, sandier beaches towards Bournemouth.

Other information:

* Full central heating when needed, electricity and hot water all included in the rental price.
* Duvets, 2 pillows per person, bedlinen and towels, included for all guests (including cot with bedding and linen when required).
*The terrace, which in summer months is sheltered and very sunny, is for the private use of guests. Sunloungers and cushions are kept inside the accommodation and can be taken outdoors in fine weather.
. * French doors from the kitchen lead out onto a wooden deck just inside the owners' garden. The deck, which catches the morning sun, may be used by guests but please note that the owners' dog may come and say hello!
* Up to two well-behaved dogs can be accommodated, downstairs only, subject to a small extra charge.
*The field shelter in the paddock is available for storage of bikes and similar equipment. One adult bike is available for guests' use. Outdoor storage is available for boat trailers by arrangement. Horses/ponies can be accommodated at certain times of the year at an extra charge - please enquire.
* "Basic" consumables are included in the rental price. The delivery of fresh produce to greet your arrival can be arranged at an extra charge on request.
* Maps and guides, CD's, videos, books and games are provided for your use, and a file of the owners' personal favourite walks, bike rides, restaurants and family friendly pubs.

Bookings Friday to Friday; weekly rates from £325 low season to £600 high season.
Short breaks sometimes available
Please telephone 01590 612902
or email: jane@bartleybarn.info

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