1 / 16Old Avon Cottage
Godshill Wood, Hampshire
A three bedroom cottage for six on a working farm at Godshill Wood near Fordingbridge, with a lawn fenced on all sides, a hot tub on the terrace and two dogs welcome.
The terrace at the back of this cottage looks over the River Avon and the country the other side of it, and the lawn below the terrace is fenced on all sides with a gate in it. Old Avon Cottage stands on a working farm at Godshill Wood near Fordingbridge, at the Hampshire end of the New Forest, dog friendly accommodation for six and two dogs allowed.
A covered porch comes first, then an entrance hall with room for a week of coats and two dogs' worth of mud. Beyond it the kitchen and dining space run together, farmhouse fashion, with an armchair for whoever is not cooking. The sitting room past it keeps exposed brickwork, oak beams and a wood burner whose first fire is laid before you arrive. The bathroom is on this floor too, one for the whole house, bath and separate shower in it.
Three bedrooms, all king size, all of them split into singles if you ask at booking. Outside, the fenced lawn is where two dogs go and the raised deck above it takes the hot tub, which the owners keep for over-16s. There is a washing station out there for dogs and wellies together, and on a working farm that is a provision rather than a decoration.
The Avon runs below the farm and the valley here is water meadow and grazing rather than woodland, so what leaves this doorstep is flatter and greener than the heath east of it. Woodgreen is the village along the road, a green with houses set round it. Two dogs get river and field straight off the farm, and the National Park proper on the days somebody wants the other sort of ground.
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from £863 for 7 nights
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 2 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Enclosed garden with charcoal BBQ, Chimenea, raised deck, lawn and furniture | Outside dog and welly-washing station | Ample off-road parking | Shop and pub within 1
- Sleeps
- 6 guests
- Rooms
- 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Price
- from £863 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Bbq, Hot tub, Open fire, Wifi
Old Avon Cottage from £863 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Old Avon Cottage dog friendly?
Yes, Old Avon Cottage welcomes up to two dogs. The cottage sits on a working farm near Fordingbridge, with a fully fenced lawn and a dedicated washing station outside for dogs and muddy wellies alike.
Are dogs allowed at Old Avon Cottage year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, and the setup — a fenced lawn, an outdoor washing station, and an entrance hall described as having room for a week's worth of mud — suggests the cottage is well prepared for dogs in all weathers. It's always worth confirming directly with the owners when you book.
What should I know before visiting Old Avon Cottage with my dog?
A maximum of two dogs are allowed, so it's worth noting that at the outset if you're travelling with more. The lawn is fenced on all sides with a gate, giving dogs a secure outdoor space, and there's a washing station outside to deal with muddy paws before anyone comes inside. The hot tub on the raised deck is reserved for guests aged 16 and over, so that area is separate from where the dogs roam.
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Old Avon Cottage from £863 for 7 nights
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