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Award-winning barn conversion offering spacious accommodation near South Downs National Park.

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The Cart House, Waltham Chase
Outside Dining Area | The Cart House, Waltham Chase
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Master Bedroom | The Cart House, Waltham Chase

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6154 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Southampton, England
  • Place, Meon Valley Golf and Country Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Wickham Estate
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Southampton Cruise Terminal
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bedroom 1 - Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Bedroom 3 - Ensuite Toilet

Toilet

Family Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Award-winning barn conversion offering spacious accommodation near South Downs National Park.

Winner of a VisitEngland ROSE award 2025. This beautiful spacious and elegant barn conversion is on the edge of the South Downs National Park. Brilliantly equipped to be a home from home, with private parking and EV charging, garden furniture and barbecue for al fresco dining. Near to the picturesque village of Bishop's Waltham with fabulous views of the adjoining countryside. The Cart House offers a comfortable and relaxing base for couples and families wishing to explore this popular part of Hampshire and is ideal for keen walkers and cyclists.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
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

About the area

Southampton

Located in Southampton, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Southampton Cruise Terminal and Portsmouth International Port are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit WestQuay Shopping Centre and Gunwharf Quays. Consider Wickham Estate for a night out or Marwell Zoo if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Southampton, England

What's nearby

  • Bishops Waltham Palace - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Meon Valley Golf and Country Club - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Wickham Estate - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Marwell Zoo - 9 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Southampton Cruise Terminal - 24 min drive - 23.8 km

Getting around

  • Southampton Botley Station - 5 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bakers Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Alma Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Black Dog - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The King's Head, Wickham - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Stainers Tearooms - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Award-winning barn conversion offering spacious accommodation near South Downs National Park. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Award-winning barn conversion offering spacious accommodation near South Downs National Park.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Award-winning barn conversion offering spacious accommodation near South Downs National Park.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Award-winning barn conversion offering spacious accommodation near South Downs National Park. located?

This family-friendly Southampton holiday home is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of Bishops Waltham Palace and South Downs National Park. Wickham Estate is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Carthouse holiday

Beautiful cottage, realy clean very peaceful, ideal location for winchester, portsmouth and southampton
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10/10 Excellent

Bronwen T.

Beautiful well equipped cottage

Lovely cottage, very well equipped and tastefully decorated. Lots of space for everyone. Well located for visiting Winchester
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10/10 Excellent

Great stay! Would Recommend!

A really great, cosy & warm stay! we have everything that we need as well as some extras from the hosts to enjoy some other home comforts. We would recommend highly and we will definitely be staying again.
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10/10 Excellent

Had lovely stay at the Cart House

Property was spacious and well equipped. Good information provided pre arrival and everything easy to find when we were there.
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10/10 Excellent

Amazing place to stay

Had a great stay at the Cart House with my family. Unfortunately it rained a few days during our stay but it was great just chilling in the property
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10/10 Excellent

Superb accommodation

We enjoyed a lovely short stay at the Cart House which we found to be superbly appointed and just what we needed. The Cart House is superbly equipped and offers excellent accommodation. We were only there for a couple of days with friends but it was a great base and suited us very well for our short visit to the area. The owners popped by to say hello and they were really friendly and very helpful. We would recommend this to anyone considering a visit to the area.
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10/10 Excellent

A lovely stay.

We recently stayed at the Cart house for a week, it is a beautiful property, very clean inside and so well equipped with everything we could have needed and more. A real home from home stay, the food hamper on our arrival was a lovely touch and a real treat. Vanessa and Jonathan came by to meet us on our first night, which was a lovely touch and lovely to meet them. Vanessa even went out to buy us some tomatoes as I had forgotten to bring ours, very kind of her and very much appreciated. We had a lovely stay, the only little niggle was the road noise, especially early in the morning.
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10/10 Excellent

Fantastic stay

Stunning, stylish and very comfortable house. The house was well equipped and the communication from the owners was excellent. The Welcome Hamper was a thoughtful idea too! We would definitely like to return .
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10/10 Excellent

Great stay!

Top Stay as always. Would recommend The Cart House. Spacious, clean and really comfortable. Looking forward to coming back.
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10/10 Excellent

Another great stay!

Great stay as ever. Hosts are very helpful also. Cosy, Warm & a very nice place to relax and chill out. Looking forward to next week.
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10/10 Excellent

Geoff B.

Loverly Stay at The Cart House

The Cart House is a loverly barn conversion type holiday home. The views from the back patio are blissful, we even saw deer wandering through the fields. Well located for trips to Winchester, Southampton and Portsmouth. The only downsides were the car noise from the road taht runs past the property and the stylish, but uncomfortably soft sofas in the lounge.
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10/10 Excellent

Margriet D.

Very nice house

Very nice house, it had everything. Very cosy attics. Clear information. The welcome package was very nice
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10/10 Excellent

Peter T.

Spent a week in the Cart House with our family from Australia

Everything about the place was perfect for us,absolutely spotless..Owners,very friendly and helpful with any queries.
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely stay, beautiful accommodation

A lovely place to stay. Everything we needed was available, including lots of little extras that you don’t always see. You could tell lots of care had been taken when creating it as a holiday let. Plenty of local food and drink options, and a local shop only a couple of minutes away. The owners were very helpful. Check in and out was easy. Would recommend, and will definitely book again.
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel J.

Amazing place

I stayed here with my 4 month old baby, parents and in-laws for the 2024 New Year. I booked very last minute with the owners and they were so accommodating. They were very helpful with recommendations for restaurants etc for New Years Eve. The property was great, big enough for us all, very clean and comfortable and a perfect location. Couldn’t recommend this place more, just perfect
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10/10 Excellent

Amazing weekend away!

Mums weekend away has been a tradition for quite a few years for my 3 friends and I but it was our first time at the Cart House. From the welcome message and a lovely goodie basket that awaited us on arrival we were impressed with every aspect of our stay - well perhaps not the stormy weather but that just made us enjoy the coziness of the Cart House even more. The kitchen is well equipped (including cocktail shaker!), sofas were super comfy ( as were the beds) and the underfloor heating means you can leave your slippers home! We are already looking forward to coming back!
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage

Amazing cottage has everything you need, the owners really made you feel welcome and were on hand if needed. We will be returning.
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely stay

Lovely stay in a well equipped converted barn. Very clean and well presented. Lovely welcome basket full of goodies. The owners were always on hand to answer any questions.

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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

Stunning property

There was absolutely nothing negative about this stunning property. Everything you can think of was provided by the hosts from a lovely welcome hamper to garden seating in a very spacious patio garden area. We were very lucky with the weather & so spent a lot of time sitting in the sun. If the weather hadn't been so good plenty of games were provided.Even though some of us were relatively local it was still an area with much to enjoy. Wickham nearby is a bustling village with independent & antique shops. A visit to Chesapeake Mill is a must.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

Early spring break

The house was beautiful, spotlessly clean and well equipped. My young daughter loved the chest of toys and games. Great location, easy to find and only a short drive to Winchester and Marwell Zoo. Would certainly revisit if in the area again.
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent stay

Another top week staying at The Cart House. Very comfortable as always, we will be back again for sure
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10/10 Excellent

Brilliant stay as always!

Another great stay! Great communication from the hosts & very helpful too! Would recommend. Looking forward to another stay!
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10/10 Excellent

Really enjoyable experience!

Loved every minute of our stay. Great location as we are working not too far away. Relaxing stay for the week
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10/10 Excellent

Top, Top stay!

Really enjoyed another week staying at The Cart House. Great location with Bishops Waltham not a far drive. Looking forward to coming back again.
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10/10 Excellent

Another great stay!

Fantastic stay! Would recommend The Cart House. Cosy feel and great hosts. Looking forward to coming back again.

About the host

Hosted by Jonathan & Vanessa

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Jonathan and Vanessa established The Cart House in late 2022 after dedicating a year to renovating the property. Upon discovering the location, they recognised its potential as an outstanding holiday retreat ideally situated for visitors wishing to explore Hampshire. With experience of growing up in the sector and years of renting holiday properties all over the world, they meticulously curated The Cart House to high standards, ensuring it offers both comfort and a welcoming atmosphere, complemented by select technological amenities. Since its launch, The Cart House has consistently held a VisitEngland 4 Star Gold Award and, in 2025, received the VisitEngland ROSE Award, reflecting Jonathan and Vanessa's commitment to guest satisfaction. Every stay is characterised by thoughtful touches that showcase Hampshire and ensure guests feel valued from arrival onward.

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