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Bessie May Cottage is a recently renovated apartment in Beaulieu where guests can make the most of the garden and barbecue facilities. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi. The Mayflower Theatre is 13 miles from the apartment and Southampton Guildhall is 13 miles away. Featuring a terrace with garden views, this apartment also includes a flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave, as well as 1 bathroom with a bath and a hair dryer. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests at the apartment can enjoy a buffet breakfast. The apartment has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. Southampton Cruise Terminal is 14 miles from Bessie May Cottage, while Ageas Bowl is 22 miles from the property. Southampton Airport is 17 miles away.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
10
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.9
Location
10
Free Wifi
10
High score for Beaulieu

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kristina
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Anne was very welcoming and kind. There was a bottle of wine in the fridge, milk, fresh eggs from her hens, sourdough bread, butter, homemade jams and brownies. The property was lovely and warm, well equipped, easy to park. We would definitely...
  • Roger
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    If you want somewhere to relax and unwind then Bessie May cottage is for you! During the day the only noise is the clucking of the chickens and at night they are replaced by the comforting hoot of a tawny owl. Anne, the owner is the most friendly...
  • Emma
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    The cottage was lovely and spacious. Anne was very welcoming and accommodating.
  • Anne
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Excellent location, cosy and nicely decorated cottage, comfy beds. We felt very welcome.
  • James
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    A lovely cottage, in a great location, with a very gracious host. Plenty of space for a small family, with some nice touches like freshly laid eggs, homemade jam, and a bottle in the fridge!
  • Gilles
    France France
    We truly had a very pleasant and confortable stay. Spotless, well decorated and adorable cottage, idealy located to visit New Forest villages and landscape. Anne was so lovely. Brillant fresh eggs and homemade jam and cake.
  • Holly
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Anne was a lovely host, close by if you needed anything but far enough that the cottage is very private. Lovely eggs from her happy little chickens. Close to Beaulieu which is a beautiful village with great shops. The deli was amazing. Coffee and...
  • Victor
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Our stay at this charming, cozy cottage was truly delightful! The beautifully decorated interior, complete with fresh flowers, made us feel instantly welcome. The kitchen was fully equipped with everything we needed, and the thoughtful extras -...
  • Amanda
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Comfy bed, towels… everything really. Really helpful and tasty provisions for arrival. Hosts very kind and welcoming which made it extra special. The hilarious hens!
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    Gillian
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    It was great that Anne left homemade jams ,brownies ,fresh sour dough bread for us on arrival . How very welcoming ,thoughtful and lovely . The accommodation was like a home from home ,very tasteful decor .

Hosted by Anne

10
10
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Anne
Bessie May Cottage is named after the pair of ponies who lived in the stable in the Victorian times! Located in the heart of the New Forest. Perfect base for walks, cycling, tourist sights, forest, beaches, wildlife, popular towns, good restaurants and pubs. Walking distance from Beaulieu National Motor Museum, Beaulieu Village and Buckler's Hard. 2-hour car or train journey from London. Nearest train station is Brockenhurst. Suitable for no more than 4 adults. 2-night minimum stay. 2 double bedrooms. 1 bathroom. Fully-fitted kitchen. Z-Bed suitable for a child. Outdoor seating with BBQ. Private garden with swing. Wi-fi and apps TV. Spiral staircase to upstairs bedroom. Unsuitable for small children and the elderly. Self-check-in with key in lock box. Strictly no smoking. Quiet time: 10pm-7am. No loud music. No parties. No pets. Free-roaming chickens in the garden. Located at the back of a working vineyard. Occasional noise can be heard from the workers
My family bought the property 65 years ago. It was originally built in 1490.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Bessie May Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Internet
    Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

    Kitchen

    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator

    Bedroom

    • Linens

    Bathroom

    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Toilet
    • Shared bathroom
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathtub

    Living Area

    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Sitting area

    Media & Technology

    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV

    Room Amenities

    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Fold-up bed
    • Clothes rack
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron

    Accessibility

    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

    Outdoors

    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Sun deck
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden

    Food & Drink

    • Tea/Coffee maker

    Outdoor & View

    • Garden view
    • View

    Building Characteristics

    • Detached

    Front Desk Services

    • Baggage storage

    Miscellaneous

    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Bessie May Cottage takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Bessie May Cottage of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    FAQs about Bessie May Cottage

    • Check-in at Bessie May Cottage is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Bessie May Cottage on this page.

    • Bessie May Cottage can accommodate this group size:

      • 4 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Bessie May Cottage is 1.4 miles from the center of Beaulieu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, Bessie May Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Bessie May Cottage offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • The prices at Bessie May Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

      • Bessie May Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

        • 2 bedrooms

        For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.