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Remodelled historical cottage, super location, w/hottub

Holiday home in Ringwood with sauna and outdoor pool

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Historical cottage set in beautiful gardens with Hot Tub
Excellent dining facilities in converted Art Studio (built in 1905)
View from kitchen, with granite island for drinks and serving
Living room (converted Art Studio) with large wood burning Fire-stove
Large conservatory, south facing with garden access

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 14200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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  • Place, Moors Valley Country Park
  • Place, New Forest National Park
  • Place, Go Ape at Moors Valley Ringwood
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 7

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Bathroom 6

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Remodelled historical cottage, super location, w/hottub

The Art Studio – A Beautiful Family Home in the Heart of Nature

The property is a spacious and beautifully renovated semi-detached country house, with excellent indoor and out door dining, including 7 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. Suitable for 12 adults (Bedrooms 1-6) and 2 children (Bedroom 7).

Nestled in two acres of mature woodland on the edge of the New Forest, this retreat boasts views over Ringwood Forest and is perfect for families, friends, or couples seeking a tranquil escape.

Comfort Meets Nature

Designed for two families or larger groups, the Art Studio offers:
✅ Expansive living spaces with open-plan kitchen, lounge areas and terraces and a large dining area
✅ Large south-facing terraces with a covered sitting area, perfect for outdoor dining and relaxation
✅ Conservatory with beautiful views of the surrounding gardens
✅ A large modern kitchen with high-end appliances, including ovens, hob, microwave, and fridge
✅ 3.5 bathrooms for added convenience for large groups
✅ Two interior wood burning fire-stoves, BBQ and fire-pit
✅ Hot Tub with Forest Views – Relax and unwind in your private gardens

A Private Gateway to Nature

The Art Studio borders and offers direct access to Ringwood Forest, the Castleman Trailway and Moors Valley Country Park making cycling, hiking, and wildlife spotting as easy as stepping outside. Keep an eye out for deer, rabbits, squirrels, and a variety of birds that call this land home. Listen to the daily morning chorus of birds.

A Unique Historical Touch

The main living room of the property was an Art Studio built in 1904. On-site, you’ll also discover a restored World War II army bunker, now transformed into an authentic Finnish Sauna and heated plunge pool (1.8m x 1.8m) – a truly one-of-a-kind experience. (Available by request at a fee – ask for details.)

Local Charm, Just Minutes Away

The Art Studio is just a 5-minute drive from Ringwood, a charming market town filled with cafés, restaurants, traditional pubs, and boutique shops.

Extra Touches for a Memorable Stay

✔ All-inclusive comforts – Heating, hot water, electricity (small charge for bed linen & towels)
✔ Free WiFi – Stay connected while you unwind
✔ Private gardens & ample parking
✔ On-site Italian Chef services available – elevate your stay with a private dining experience (ask for details)

➡ Reserve your escape today!

We note that we run two more properties on our land - Karelia which sleeps 10 and Viipuri which sleeps 14. The properties are separate but adjacent so ideal for booking for larger get togethers.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 14
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Ringwood

Located in Ringwood, this holiday home is in a rural area. Poole Harbour and Sandbanks Beach are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore New Forest National Park and Bournemouth Beach. Liberty's Owl Raptor and Reptile Centre and Knoll Gardens are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Moors Valley Country Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • New Forest National Park - 3 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Go Ape at Moors Valley Ringwood - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Wimborne Minster - 14 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Bournemouth Beach - 17 min drive - 19.2 km

Getting around

  • Bournemouth Station - 12 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Avon Heath Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Luna Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Old Cottage Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Lamb Inn - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Remodelled historical cottage, super location, w/hottub have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Remodelled historical cottage, super location, w/hottub pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Remodelled historical cottage, super location, w/hottub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Remodelled historical cottage, super location, w/hottub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Remodelled historical cottage, super location, w/hottub located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Moors Valley Country Park and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from New Forest National Park. Go Ape at Moors Valley Ringwood and Liberty's Owl Raptor and Reptile Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Terry P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property with some great outdoor space. The hot tub was fantastic. Very good communication with the owners, and our group had a super weekend. The one negative was the close proximity of the house to a busy main road, which is mostly blocked out with the windows and doors closed. All in all though highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay and base for golfing!

We enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

celia c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

50th anniversary celebration

We picked this property as it seemed to offer something for all the family, we weren't disappointed, everyone enjoyed there stay, lovely house, facilities and surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

tony c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family fun

Lovely place to celebrate a special occasion with all our family. Plenty of space and straight into the forest!. Luigi was a real bonus. Will recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful stay

A beautiful house, full of character and spacious well equipped garden. We all had a great time and loved the hot tub. Good location for New Forest and beaches. We really enjoyed driving through the forest and seeing so many horses. Very near main road so some road noise but bearable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience.

We visited from the United States. There were 10 in our group and we had plenty of space. It has the look and feel of an old cottage, with all of the modern up to date amenities. The outside grounds were spacious and beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

lynne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a family get together and good location

The lounge dining room and kitchen are large and well equipped for a large group. The conservatory although furniture a little tired was all clean and led onto the well established garden. which is equipped with several different sitting places and hot tub which was well maintained and clean. Bedrooms were small with limited storage in some but all were clean as well as all three bathrooms. As a group of eight we had a lovely time and made use of the firepit (plenty of wood was available) for evening meals and drinks, some of us enjoyed the hot tub while the more energetic explored the woodlands that you were able to reach via a path at back of garden. The location was great for exploring local area, Wimbourne Minster with it's model village and railway was a good place to visit with some great places to stop to eat While Bournemouth and New Forest National park only a short drive away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the cosy warmth of the wood burner on arrival. The open plan sitting & dining area was spacious enough to easily accommodate our party of 14 plus dogs. The hot tub was a big success as was having such easy access to the forest. A great weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was lovely and spacious with lots of outdoor seating in the interesting gardens. The nearby management promptly dealt with our minor questions. My only minor criticism is that the main road (a31) is nearby and can be busy.The nearby woods are great for largely flat walks. Might take bikes next time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miranda U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is beautiful inside and out. They had everything needed onsite and went above and beyond- i.e coal, firewood, laundry and dishwasher tablets included. Highly recommend the Italian Chef - food was incredible. Host and chefs were so welcoming, friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very spacious property in a good location. A very attentive host. Would definitely trcommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls weekend

We had a fabulous time, we all loved the property
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing propety and hosts

We are just back from what has been an amazing weekend away. The property is beautiful and has a lovely, calm energy about it, with lovely walks into the country park. Thank you to Timo who was on hand to assist us and made sure we had everything we needed during our stay...nothing was too much trouble!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter N.

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Price vs quality not ok

Expected much more for the price. Terrace outside and garden ok. Small rooms. Dark inside. Dusty.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

greenalan35

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great outdoor spaces

Lovely host who was very helpful and friendly. The forte of this property is the number of great outside spaces to sit. Some shade, some sunny. And the garden gate opens onto the Forest where it’s a nice walk to Moors Valley Country Park which is great for kids but also nice for adults. Upstairs bedrooms not really suitable for little ones because of the steep stairs. Recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Penny C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A very enjoyable stay for a family get together

We especially loved the extensive garden with seating areas for all hours of the day and easy access to the forest. Inside, the property is very well equipped and general areas are spacious, but we felt the bedrooms were rather small, particularly the attic bedrooms which are only really suitable for children with no bathroom upstairs. We visited Beaulieu one day and Brownsea island the next, both within easy driving distance and thoroughly enjoyed both days. Ringwood is convenient for restaurants, take aways and shopping too.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday celebration

Lovely family gathering in great surroundings
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

wendy h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Easter weekend

Such a fabulous property. The location is fabulous. So lovely to be able to walk straight into the woods. The only slight issue for us were the 3 twin bedded rooms. They are situated in the attic space, so very small with slanted roofs. Ideal for kids, but not adults.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Group Cycling Trip

The place is incredible. A full kitchen for cooking, a beautiful garden to relax in, and the hot tub and sauna are fab. Timo is fantastic and made the check-in experience perfect.Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property

We stayed at ‘The studio’ for my wife’s 70th birthday. There were 9 adult and 2 teenagers. There is so much space with lots of seating areas all around the grounds. The garden and patio are lovely. Great selection of bedrooms. Toilets and showers. My family made lots of use of the hot tub. Early April the weather was brilliant luckily. I would highly recommend the studio!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New year

We had a great stay for new years, Timo looked after us well
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Christmas

From start to finish excellent communication from Steven and Timo. Great to have support from Timo while we were there as we had a few hiccups with the oven, hob and dishwasher. Modern technology!I hadn’t realised that 2 beds were for small children but fortunately one adult couldn’t make it so the teenager managed to stretch out on his own!We all loved the hot tub and was a great way to start Christmas Day morning. On arrival we were welcomed by Timo and a warm and welcome house decorated for Christmas and 2 log burners burning brightly. We had a lovely family gathering and were able to explore the nearby Blashford Lakes and nature reserve. Great gardens and grounds but better for a spring, summer or autumn break.An interesting marble cast and family history in the house.ThankYou so much ch Steven and Timo.Rosie
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cycling tour

We found this a great location for our 3 day cycling tour of the 2 forests (10 cycling with 2 back up cars) We also used Luigi the resident chef on the Saturday night for our GALA dinner.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice outdoor space for a family holiday in the summer

We are a large extended family staying for 5 days. It is a place suitable for all ages.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Margot M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House in the woods

Overall a comfortable house although the three bedrooms in the roof were very small and low. The kitchen was adequate but some detailed instructions for the dishwasher and induction hob would have been very useful. 14 occupants pushes it to its limits, particularly when there are only 13 spoons! Guests should be advised to take there own coat hangers as there is little in the way of wardrobes, only wall/door hooks.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Timo Gleed

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The Art Studio is one of 5 rental properties managed by our family -- a small holiday rental business which has been running for 40 years. Steven and Susanna own the Art Studio and Steven's son, Timo manages the days to day activities and will be the host and look after you during your stay. An Italian Chef Luigi, a close family friend, is available for Italian dining experience also!

Why they chose this property

The property is conveniently located outside of Ringwood on the edge of the New Forest and with quick access to beaches of Bournemouth. The property was built in 1905 as an Art Studio for my Great Grandmother who was an accomplished painter. The Art Studio's main living room was designed with roof high north facing windows which maximise natural light, which now provides beautiful views to the gardens and forest. Six generations of our family have lived in this family home, and has now been remodelled and refurnished as a holiday rental. The house layout is spacious and ideal for large family groups who love cooking and indoor / outdoor dining.
The house backs on to the Horton Road, which although gives some traffic noise, ensures very good access to Ringwood and Bournemouth, which is literally 12 mins drive from your front door!

What makes this property unique

The property is blend of the modern & traditional, with ample indoor and outdoor dining possibilities, equipped with a modern kitchen (2021), modern bathrooms, and large tables ideal for family dining and get-togethers. The property is on the edge of the Dorset/Hampshire border, backing on to Ringwood Forest, the western edge of the New Forest and is only 10 mins drive to the beaches of Bournemouth. The property has two log burning fire stoves giving you that cosy 'cottagey' experience in the winter months. We also have a WW2 Army Bunker on the edge of the Forest which we have converted into a modern Finnish Sauna & plunge pool, and is available for booking.

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English, French, German, Italian, Finnish, Swedish

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