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Fordingbridge, Hampshire
A one bedroom annexe for two at Fordingbridge, all on one level, with an enclosed lawn, a private jetty on the Avon and two dogs welcome.
The garden ends at the water and there is a jetty on it. That is the whole argument for River House Annexe, a dog friendly annexe for two at Fordingbridge, bedroom and bathroom kept at ground level, an enclosed lawn behind and two dogs allowed. The Avon comes down off the forest and goes through this town in several channels. This one is on it.
One bedroom, one bathroom and a kitchen, the level unbroken from front door to grass. The lawn is enclosed and furnished, a charcoal grill on the patio, and the jetty sits just beyond it, private, so the fishing happens off your own ground and not a bank shared with a queue. Two dogs and open water at the end of a lawn wants a lead in the hand on day one, after which they work out where the fence goes.
Fordingbridge is a market town on the western edge of the New Forest and this stands on the river inside it, which is an unusual place to be. The town is on foot and the water is nearer still. It suits two people who want the forest without being an hour deep into it, and two dogs that would rather be beside something moving than parked at the end of a lane.
The Avon runs south through wide flat meadows towards Christchurch and the sea, a path along much of it and the old bridge the town is named for in the middle. East the ground climbs out of the valley onto heath, and the open forest starts within 3 miles. Two dogs get water one day and gorse and gravel the next.
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from £477 for 7 nights
River House Annexe takes 2 dogs and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 2 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Enclosed lawn garden and patio space with charcoal BBQ | Fishing available from private jetty just off the garden | Private parking for 2 cars | Shop and pub just over 150 metres | Babes in arms welco
- Sleeps
- 2 guests
- Rooms
- 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
- Price
- from £477 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 15:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Bbq, Parking, Wifi
River House Annexe from £477 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is River House Annexe dog friendly?
Yes, River House Annexe welcomes up to two dogs. The annexe has an enclosed lawn and a private jetty on the River Avon, so there's plenty of space for dogs to enjoy themselves without straying far from the front door.
Are dogs allowed at River House Annexe year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, and nothing in the details suggests otherwise. If you want to be certain, it's worth contacting the host directly before booking.
What should I know before visiting River House Annexe with my dog?
The enclosed lawn backs directly onto the River Avon, with a private jetty at the end of it, so it's worth keeping dogs on a lead on the first day while they get a feel for where the fence boundaries are. Once they've found their feet, the setup works well — water on the doorstep and open New Forest heathland starting within 3 miles for a change of scene.
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River House Annexe from £477 for 7 nights
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