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Description
'Criddlestyle Cottage is within the New Forest National Park but only 1 mile from the pretty riverside town of Fordingbridge. Within walking distance are all the extensive facilities of Sandy Balls New Forest Holiday Village. Woodlands, walks, fishing on the Hampshire Avon, leisure centre, shops and restaurants. There are also many golf courses within close proximity.*May 2025 Offer. 10% Off Summer Dates**
The cottage can accommodate up to 10 people in 5 bedrooms. The kitchen is fully fitted with an electric hob & double oven, microwave, full height fridge and separate freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer.
The 5 bedrooms are on one level within the cottage. Bedroom 1 has a king-size double bed and en-suite bathroom. The second bedroom has a double bed; bedroom three has adult sized bunk beds and bedroom four has a double bed and en-suite shower room. The fifth bedroom has twin beds and an en-suite shower room.
There is a garden with seating and a BBQ, a play fort with swings and slide along with a trampoline. You also have private access to an ancient woodland with picnic benches near the river. There is also a 4-6 person hot tub in a gazebo with festoon lightening available from £325* (*price before discount.) EV Charging now available please visit our website for more details. Dogs are welcome at £40 each
An adjoining 2-acre paddock and stables for two horses are available on a DIY basis if you wish to bring your own horse at £100 per horse per week. The paddock adjoins a bridleway which gives access to the National Park.
80 yards of exclusive private fishing on the Hampshire Avon only a few hundred yards from the house. There are 4 good swims suitable for specimen coarse fishing. £75 pp PW or £35 pp for a weekend. Please note that fishing is also available on the adjoining Sandy Balls 1/2 mile stretch of the river.
Welcome pack provided including a bottle of Prosecco, locally produced tutti fruity jam, biscotti biscuits, milk, tea & coffee. Also a discount Go New Forest card to be used locally which can provide discounts when used with participating businesses.
For larger groups why not combine our Mews Hill Sleeps 11 + 2 in the glamping Hut or Riverside Lodge sleeps 4 + 2 in the glamping pod properties located within the same private location. Up to 29 guests can be accommodated and we give a 5% discount for multiple bookings.
We can also offer our VW Camper van "Jessica", she can sleep 2 adults and 2 small children and be parked near the property ( Additional charges will apply and only available in the warmer months)
25 Reviews
Leave ReviewA Dream Christmas Location!
By Steve Stahlmann on 15-Jan-2025We initially found these cottages searching for Christmas stays on the web, on bigger aggregate sites, but contacted them direct and we're so glad we did! From the moment we contacted the owners to make the booking, during our stay, and post, the service, responses and actions were exemplary. The accommodations at Mews Hill and Criddlestyle, in the New Forest, were true to the description and photo gallery on the website, and more! Across the two cottages there was more than enough room and comfort to accommodate the family, 16 adults & 3 dogs! We had all our main meals together in Mews Hill with easily enough space and cooking facilities. The lounges, dining areas & kitchens / cooking facilities, were all so well appointed and the bedroom and living areas, comfortable and cosy. There was also enough bathrooms to accommodate everyone! The standout features in each cottage are definitely the log burners, and the decorated Christmas trees in each cottage were the final touch to give it that Christmas feel! Also the hot tub, which was great! A couple of things that could be better are: 1. The wi-fi signal, which on a couple of days was intermittent (more for the younger adults) and 2. The electric car chargers in each cottage. We found it impossible to get these working either using the QR code or downloading the relevant app. (There was a fast charger less than a 5min drive away) Those small points aside, our Christmas week being in the New Forest was the ideal location for walks, including post Christmas dinner and to the local pub! There was a village a short drive away for any needed shopping. Then of course the River Avon a short walk away! So Christmas in two lovely cottages, in a beautiful setting, I'd highly recommend it! Owners response. We have now boosted the wifi signal so the ev charger which relies on the wi fi and the signal has improved.
Perfect!
By Tracey on 15-May-2024The communication was excellent. We were sent plenty of information about the cottage, facilities, local area etc. We stayed in Criddlestyle Cottage which was beautiful, clean, large spaces both inside and out and was perfect for a holiday with our children and grandchildren. Such a lot of thought was put in to the details that make it such a great place. Thank you so much for providing the perfect place for us to make cherished family memories. Highly recommended.
Great cottage, great customer service
By Brian King on 18-Apr-2024Spent 4 days at Cryddlestyle Cottage, 3 generations from 6 months to late 60s! Cottage is well equipped and maintained. Lovely location, with food, drink, shop just a short walk away at the Sandy Balls Estate. Couple of issues with the cottage were sorted straight away.
Super short golfing break at Criddlestyle Cottage
By Nigel Gibbs on 25-Mar-2024Super short golfing break at Criddlestyle Cottage. Very well appointed and comfortable accommodation and perfect location for playing courses in and around the New Forest. Our transport and locations for evening meals were arranged for us - all timings were spot on and venues all very good. Thoroughly recommended for an organised golf tour or for a family holiday.
The accommodation had everything you could want
By Gary Neate on 25-Mar-2024Our golf society comprising of 12-18 keen golfers recently stayed at Mews Hill & Criddlestyle Cottages. The accommodation had everything you could want, spacious accommodation, all the facilities required after a hard day on the golf course including hot tub. Easy access to great golf courses, pubs and restaurants. Looking forward to revisiting again next year.
Such a High Standard
By Ray Robertson on 25-Mar-2024Our group booked Mews Hill and Criddlestyle Cottage again as a base for our annual golf tour and what a great find they have proved to be! Great facilities, very clean, very comfortable, everything you need for self catering as well as being perfectly positioned to access a number of superb pubs and restaurants (Old Beams and Les Mirabelles to name but two). Large comfortable bedrooms, many with en suite, large well equipped kitchen diner and very comfortable lounge and dining room, ideal for unwinding after a tough 18 holes (!). Also perfect location to access a number of great courses in the area. This is the third year we’ve used these premises and delighted that the incredibly high standards have been constantly maintained and improved. Wouldn’t hesitate to come back and already looking forward to next year!