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Blissford, Hampshire
Dog towels are left out at Strawberry Farm Cottage, a five star one bedroom cottage for two at Blissford in the New Forest, with an enclosed rear garden, a hot tub and two dogs welcome.
The owners leave dog towels by the burner. That is a small provision and it is the attitude of the whole place, a five star cottage for two that has thought about what comes in off a forest track. Strawberry Farm Cottage is dog friendly at Blissford, one bedroom, two dogs, and a hot tub out in the enclosed garden behind.
Inside is a single open room, kitchen and breakfast bar at one end, two sofas and the wood burner at the other, and a painted nature mural carried through the whole cottage. The bathroom has a bath and a separate double-ended shower. The bedroom is a king. Two people and two dogs is the whole capacity, and it has been fitted out for that and no more.
Three ways lead into the garden: the French doors in the lounge, a door from the bedroom, and a gated entrance at the side, which means two dogs can come back off a walk without going through the lounge at all. The garden is enclosed, part patio and part grass, with the tub, seating and a barbecue on it. Kindling and logs come with the burner, so the first evening needs no errand.
At Blissford the forest starts where the village stops, and what is out there is the mix the New Forest is for: open heath, ancient woodland, and gravel tracks running for miles with no gate on them. Ponies and cattle graze loose across all of it, so a lead goes on wherever the stock is. Ringwood is 7.5 miles off when a market town is wanted, and two dogs will not ask for it.
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from £1,075 for 7 nights
Strawberry Farm Cottage takes 2 dogs and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 2 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- You can make your way to the rear enclosed garden via the French doors in the lounge, from the bedroom or even a gated entrance to the left of the home
- Dog Facilities
- Dog towels
- Sleeps
- 2 guests
- Rooms
- 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
- Price
- from £1,075 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 5 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Hot tub, Parking, Wifi
Strawberry Farm Cottage from £1,075 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Strawberry Farm Cottage dog friendly?
Strawberry Farm Cottage is thoroughly dog friendly, welcoming up to two dogs alongside two guests. The owners have thought through the practicalities carefully — there are dog towels left by the wood burner, and a gated side entrance to the enclosed garden means dogs can come in straight from a walk without traipsing through the lounge.
Are dogs allowed at Strawberry Farm Cottage year round?
The listing doesn't specify seasonal restrictions on dogs, and the setup of the cottage — with a wood burner, kindling and logs included, and an enclosed garden — suggests it's well suited to visits in any season. For confirmation of availability at specific times of year, it's worth checking directly with the owners when booking.
What should I know before visiting Strawberry Farm Cottage with my dog?
The cottage takes a maximum of two dogs, which is also the capacity for guests, so it's designed as a private retreat for a pair of people and their dogs rather than a larger group. The New Forest begins right at the edge of Blissford, offering miles of open heath and woodland on gravel tracks, but ponies and cattle graze loose across the forest, so you'll need to keep dogs on a lead wherever livestock are present.
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Strawberry Farm Cottage from £1,075 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukWhat’s Nearby?
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Rewarding forest exploration with high off-lead potential and Eyeworth Pond for water-loving dogs; free-roaming ponies graze the common so leads needed near them.
Walk5.5 mi awayBolderwood Deer Sanctuary Trail
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A gentle forest walk with deer viewing opportunities and accessible compacted paths; dogs must be kept under close control near the deer sanctuary.
Walk7.1 mi awayBurley Village Circular
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Rewarding New Forest walking with high off-lead potential in the forest sections and outstanding dog-friendly village facilities; free-roaming ponies and cattle require attention.
Walk7.8 mi awayAvon Heath Country Park Walks
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A heathland walk through one of Dorset's important lowland heath sites, with varied terrain and year-round interest.
Walk8.3 mi awayRhinefield Ornamental Drive Loop
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Stunning ornamental woodland with towering redwoods and excellent off-lead potential on clear forest paths; regular stream access and natural shade make it comfortable year-round.
Walk8.3 mi awayBlackwater Arboretum / Tall Trees
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A gentle stroll among towering redwoods and ancient oaks with excellent off-lead potential; one of the most accessible and rewarding short walks in the New Forest.