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๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Countryside Family Friendly House & Annex - completely detached

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Hours of fun to be had hoodling around the garden!
Dinning room ready for you all to share a meal
Hatch to the kitchen and French doors to the garden
Kitchen (Induction hob, ovens, fridge) - all the kitchen equipment you need
Kitchen with hatch through to the dining room

Overview of ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Countryside Family Friendly House & Annex - completely detached

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 9246 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Enjoy the area

Droxford, ENG
  • Popular LocationMarwell Zoo9 min drive
  • Popular LocationPortsmouth Historic Dockyard28 min drive
  • Popular LocationSouthampton Cruise Terminal29 min drive
  • AirportSouthampton (SOU)32 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Annex Bedroom

1 King Bed

Double Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Single Bedroom

1 Single Bed

Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Annex Bathroom

Towels provided ยท Toilet ยท Shower only

Downstairs Loo

Toilet

Ensuite Bathroom

Towels provided ยท Bathtub ยท Toilet ยท Shower only

Family Bathroom

Towels provided ยท Bathtub ยท Toilet ยท Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ 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!

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ 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 ๐Ÿท๐ŸŽ 
Goodwood (Festival or Speed & Revival)๐Ÿš—
Monkey World ๐Ÿ’
Marwell Zoo ๐Ÿฆ’
Hawk Conservancy ๐Ÿฆ‰
Winchester planetarium๐Ÿš€
Portsmouth Historic dockyard (their Victorian Xmas faire is fantastic)โ›ต
Portsmouth sea life centre๐Ÿ 
Beaulieu motor museum๐Ÿš—
Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery ๐Ÿธ
.......to name but a few!

Within easy reach are;
๐ŸŒณ The glorious South Downs National Park and The New Forest,
๐ŸŒŠ Portsmouth with waterside dining & ferry trips to the Isle of Wight,
โ›ช๏ธ Historic Cathedral cities Winchester & Chichester,
๐Ÿš‹ Market town of Alresford with steam railway station
โ›ต๏ธ Southampton & Gosport with their remarkable maritime history,
โ›ฑ๏ธ Beaches at Lee-On-Solent, Hill Head and The Witterings.

๐Ÿšฒ 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 ๐Ÿ˜Š
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).

โ€ขWood-burning stove, open fires - initial fuel included, thereafter available locally
โ€ขHotel quality bed linen and towels included
โ€ขWooden cot & mattress
โ€ขHigh chair
โ€ข Bluetooth speaker
โ€ขTV (gym and annexe also)
โ€ขDVD (gym also)
โ€ขXbox and Wii (small libraries but feel free to bring some of your own)
โ€ขWasher/dryer
โ€ขDishwasher
โ€ขFridge/freezer
โ€ขFree Wi-Fi
โ€ขLarge lawned garden with patio and furniture (annexe: separate enclosed garden)
โ€ข6 Burner Gas Barbecue
โ€ขChildren garden swing and playhouse
โ€ขTable Football (annexe)
โ€ขAmple parking
โ€ขGym (annexe)
โ€ขChildrenโ€™s toys
โ€ขNon-smoking household
โ€ข2 Dog welcome (see house rules - although we try our best we do not guarantee that the garden is 100% dog escape proof!)
โ€ขGround floor facilities (annexe)

โ€ขNB: Pond in garden

Read the reviews, we love our little business and you can see others do too!

Property manager

Jo Studer

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Gym

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0โ€“17
My Mum Lynne, is available for babysitting (13/hr)

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
No large raucous parties! Respect house & neighbor

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Please see rental agreement

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking allowed
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

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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: 12
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Southampton

Located in Southampton, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Marwell Zoo and Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Gunwharf Quays and Winchester Christmas Market. Travelling with kids? Consider TeamSport Indoor Go Karting Southampton, or check out an event or a game at Ageas Bowl Cricket Ground. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Meon Valley - 1 min walk
  • Marwell Zoo - 9 min drive
  • Portsmouth International Port - 19 min drive
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 28 min drive
  • Southampton Cruise Terminal - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Southampton Botley Station - 10 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • Priory Inn - 7 min drive
  • The Thomas Lord - 7 min drive
  • The Bakers Arms - 5 min walk
  • The Brushmakers Arms - 6 min drive
  • The Barleycorn Inn - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Countryside Family Friendly House & Annex - completely detached pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Countryside Family Friendly House & Annex - completely detached?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Countryside Family Friendly House & Annex - completely detached?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Countryside Family Friendly House & Annex - completely detached located?

This family-friendly Southampton holiday home is located in a rural location, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Meon Valley, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Wickham Park Golf Club and Bishops Waltham Palace. South Downs National Park and Wickham Estate are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edward T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just Perfect
We had an amazing Easter week at the Crest, a beautiful house in the Meon valley, everything we could wish for..... Jo answered any questions and also made sure we had complete peace and privacy..... everything in the pictures and description is accurate, although in real life it's better. My only concern is leaving a great review will only make booking again more difficult!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal accommodation and facilities
A beautiful family home with very good facilities. Comfortable and cosy with plenty of room. Also ideal for our group of friends who needed individual bedrooms. Hoping to meet there again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house to get everyone together
Lovely house with a beautiful garden. Perfect place to bring together family and friends for a birthday celebration. Plenty of space to get-together in both the house and the garden. Really well equipped; the house had everything we needed to cater for everyone. Fabulous views from all of the bedrooms; comfortable beds and lovely rooms. Great location in the South Downs with lovely walks and cycling routes straight from the house. The only downside was the road noise at times when sitting in the garden; although this wasn't a problem when indoors.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maroulla D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A relaxing break...
The house is spacious, comfortable and very well equipped and especially for children, with a lovely doll's house in one bedroom which my three year-old grandson loved to play with. The tree house, swing and car were particular favourites too. The annexe is an added bonus, with gym equipment upstairs and a well-furnished, comfortable bedroom and kitchen. The literature sent to us by Jo prior to our stay is comprehensive and we made use of her restaurant recommendations. The Crest is a place we would certainly go back to.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

WENDY H., London

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property
We recently had a 3 night stay in this wonderful property and loved almost every moment off it. The only negative for us was the road noise from the A32 when relaxing outside in the garden. Apart from that the house, annex, garden and the lovely host were perfection.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jo Studer

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I'm a Mum of 2 (Alfie & Violet) and we returned recently from living in the US, and now live within The South Downs. As well as running The Crest I am a firefighter for Hampshire & IOW.
The Crest is our family home we left behind when we moved here in 2014, and because of all of this The Crest is first and foremost presented as a 'home from home' and a place we return to several times a year. We love sharing our home, absolutely love it and I'm sure you will too.

Why they chose this property

It's simple a beautiful family home set in the most stunning location.
You will feel like you are in the middle of the countryside, and yet you are no more than 25 minutes from Winchester, Chichester, Petersfield, Portsmouth, Southampton and all of the treasures these places provide.

We have the real deal when it comes to the best country pubs (White Horse & Bakers Arms in Droxford, Thomas lord in West Meon, The Shoe in Exton to name but a few), renowned walking and cycle routes and Historic sites all around us. It really is somewhere where you can just hang out and relax if you don't feel like exploring.

The house and annex is perfect for everyone to get a little space of their own whilst on holiday.

Come and visit!

What makes this property unique

Spacious + Homely House + stunning location

Space - the house sleeps 9 people set over 2 properties; the main house and a one bedroom annex. There is also a gym area with TV for folks to escape to or for a chill out
The Garden is large, spacious and well kept - it's glorious, I love it and I know you will.

As this was, and to a certain extent still is, our home you will definitely notice the difference from other 'holiday lets'. It is truly a 'home from home' and you will relax as soon as you walk through the door.

My mum! My mum (Lynne) looks after the house and you will feel this. You will no doubt speak with mum coming up to your arrival and she is available for babysitting at 13/hr!

We love well behaved dogs. Please check if you are thinking of bringing you canine companion.

Languages:

English
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