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Coombe Place House

Hampshire » Meonstoke
Sleeps up to 15
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 8
Nestled within the Surrey Hills AONB in Meonstoke, Hampshire is Coombe Place House, a fabulous, eight-bedroom home. Showcasing opulence throughout, featuring lofty ceilings, antique furnishings, and a sweeping lawn with a beautiful walled garden with a hot tub, Coombe Place House offers an expansive abode for fifteen guests, ideal for a large family break or a group celebration to the countryside. Drive through the large metal gates to be met by ample parking upon the private driveway. Take in the grandeur of your new home, which also welcomes four comfurry companions.
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About Coombe Place House

Nestled within the Surrey Hills AONB in Meonstoke, Hampshire is Coombe Place House, a fabulous, eight-bedroom home. Showcasing opulence throughout, featuring lofty ceilings, antique furnishings, and a sweeping lawn with a beautiful walled garden with a hot tub, Coombe Place House offers an expansive abode for fifteen guests, ideal for a large family break or a group celebration to the countryside.

Drive through the large metal gates to be met by ample parking upon the private driveway. Take in the grandeur of your new home, which also welcomes four comfurry companions.

Step indoors and make your way to the heart of the home, the open-plan living space, housing a fully-equipped kitchen, an informal dining space, and a plush corner sofa, where your guests can gather and socialise as meals are prepared; two handy utility rooms rest next door, helping to ease your stay. For formal affairs, set the large dining table, accommodating all fifteen guests, perfect for a dinner party, or if the weather allows, relax in the walled gardens, enveloped by pretty blooms and far-reaching rural views; the garden offers plenty of outdoor space to unwind, delve into a good book, and enjoy a tipple or two.

Two traditional sitting rooms complete the ground floor, both with plenty of plush seating and open fireplaces, ideal for lighting on cooler nights, where you can cosy up and while the night away. As day turns into night, select from eight wonderful bedrooms to rest from, including a super-king-size with Smart TV and Jack-and-Jill access into a shower room, a king-size, three doubles, a twin, a single with truckle, and a family room, providing flexibility for your group.

All bedrooms are well-presented and spacious, and are serviced by two sleek shower rooms, and a lovely bathroom. If you can tear yourself away from Coombe Place House, head into the village where you can stock up on the essentials, and dine out at The Bucks Head, whilst nearby Droxford offers a popular gastropub, The Bakers Arms.

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Coombe Place House Reviews

Joanna
No actual problems so this is not a negative review. This huge house was a great space for us but we were very worried the whole time as the house has really been neglected. It has lots of furniture and interesting things but as for the bones of the house it doesnt feel loved or looked after at all. For example opening the windows almost knocks the roof down. The chairs on the patio fall through the gaps. And a huge branch of the giant tree fell down in front of our eyes. It is just tired and I know it will take investment but for the price we paid I think it was more of a liability than a luxury experience. The fact that it was a quiet location was wonderful and only a short walk to a good pub for lunch was a great suggestion. Thanks for your help and we wish you all the luck in the future.
Giovanna
We had the most amazing weekend at Coombe Place House. The house itself is absolutely stunning, incredibly spacious, cosy and comfortable and the perfect size for our group. Despite there being quite a few of us, we never felt on top of one another and there was plenty of room to relax and enjoy ourselves. We had a private chef cook for all 13 of us and he found the kitchen really easy to work in. It was very well equipped, with plenty of utensils, plates, serving dishes, trays and everything else he needed, which made preparing dinner for a large group so much easier. The garden and surrounding views are truly spectacular. Waking up to the horses and cows outside in the morning was just lovely and really added to the experience. It is such a peaceful and beautiful setting. Unfortunately, the weather wasn't particularly kind to us on one of the days, but the house is so spacious that we were still able to enjoy all of our planned activities indoors without ever feeling cramped. Our only small criticism would be the lack of a covered area outside. It would have been lovely to have somewhere sheltered to sit and still enjoy the beautiful surroundings when it was raining and it would also be useful for guests who smoke. We unfortunately didn't get to use the hot tub because of the weather, so some form of cover over or around that area would have been a lovely addition too. That aside, we had an absolutely fantastic stay. It's a beautiful, comfortable home in a truly special setting and we made some wonderful memories there. The hosts sent us a welcome message with hlpful details, some usueful things to do locally. Really engaging, thoughtful anr helpful. We would happily recommend Coombe Place House to anyone looking for a group stay. 100 Thank you!
Coombe Place House was a fantastic venue for our family gettogether. The house itself has everything you could need with great decor, spacious rooms and beautiful outdoor living areas plus the hot tub! All thirteen of us, from ages 11 to 80, we very happy throughout the duration of our stay and we will definitely look to stay again in the future.
Cornel
We were very impressed with the amount of space, both indoors and outdoors, which was essential for our extended family. The house had all facilities to ensure our Golden Wedding celebration was perfect. Sitting in the garden in perfect peace and quiet was a delight. Meonstoke is a lovely village with the Bucks Head serving very good food. We would certainly recommend Coombe Place House as a top venue.
We booked this property for a group of friends celebrating 2 of us being 60 The house is in a beautiful peaceful location with amazing views. Access was easy and the house is very spacious with lots of places to relax. It was clean especially the bathrooms. Plenty of parking. It was very well equipped and we found everything we needed and there was even a BBQ that wasnt on the listing which we did use. Welcome pack and flowers was a nice touch. Hot tub was lovely to sit in, it was a hot weekend ! Bedrooms are all on the first floor with the 2 staircases at either end. Bathrooms were huge, lots of towels were supplied. As well as the fridge freezer in the kitchen area there is also a small fridge and a small freezer in one of the 2 utility rooms, this came in very handy to keep the beer cool as it was a hot weekend ! The patio doors need to be looked at as after locking on the first night you could push them open, they dont sit in the frame properly so just an easy tightening fix, one of the windows in the large dining room wouldnt open very far and when we were sitting outside you can see that 2 tiles have slipped which was stopping the window opening. The lighting in the garden could be improved as its ok if youre near the house but over by the wall its still quite dark. Your listing does say to be careful on the stone steps so we were aware of this but quite a few flagstones were very loose and we did have 3 stumbles and one lady tripped and fell, she was ok after a quick wash over and an ice pack x We know that these maintenance issues are easily addressed and understand that with such a quick turnaround between bookings that they cannot be fixed until the house isnt in use. Please update your listing as there was so much more to the house than we expected and were pleasantly surprised with all it had to offer ! We would not hesitate recommending Coombe Place House as it really is a lovely relaxing place. 5 Stars
The house was in a beautiful setting with lovely views. The dining room table seated 16 which was great and there were two generous lounges. However, despite multiple attempts to contact the hosts with a query through Vrbo, they ignored multiple phone calls and emails and were uncontactable. Be aware the family room has windows that cant be opened broken catch a kind of small day bed which wasnt made up, the dishwasher left some items dirty and the patio has a couple of missing slabs which is a trip hazard. As we were only there for 36 hours I didnt want to spend the time reporting all this and didnt think the hosts would respond anyway. Given the amount Id paid I expected better.
Well appointed luxury accommodation. Ideal family venue
What a lovely and well catered house. We really enjoyed our stay here. Plenty of plates glasses etc to cater for large groups. Views are amazing and the house feels very homely.
Lesley
This is a lovely property in a stunning location. It worked well for us as a family of 9 adults, 5 children and 2 dogs. There is plenty of sitting space in different locations throughout downstairs, so there was often a lot going on. The hot tub view is stunning. The kitchen is a very open design and very useful pots and pans are available. Lots of space for parking. There is a lot of walking nearby the Meon Valley trail is recommended especially as it is shady, and plenty of other options. The main downside for us was that the dogs could not be let in the garden off lead as the garden is not secure.
Philip
We had a great week and the house was absolutely perfect for our needs. Location is great. With 4 children and 2 corgis in the party we didn't mind the fact that it was a bit tatty in places, like a real home of this size. It was very comfortable and there was plenty of space, although we never found the advertised fourth bathroom! One or two small points. The instructions for rubbishrecycling could be clearer. There was no dustpan and brush, or decent broom. The 'Henry' vacuum cleaner worked fine but we couldn't find a crevice tool or other attachments. The hot water is very hot a warning of this might prevent an accident. But overall, we wouldn't hesitate to book this house again if we wanted a similar house party in the area, and we'd recommend it.
Alison
Quite disappointed with our stay. Weeds all over patio, not a flower in sight in the pots just weeds and a few bluebells. Hot tub wasnt hot enough to use on Friday night 21 TV in master bedroom didnt have any signal so couldnt use. Owners didnt ever respond to my asking how we got a signal to make it work. Duvet in master bedroom was stained with bodily fluids in duvet. How terrible to give this to a guest. Slept in our blankets Id brought and used my hot water bottle! No logs provided for the open fire even though it shows logs all stacked in photos advertising of property. Went to 4 shops to try to get logs. Kitchen cutlery had to be washed before we could use some of it. On the morning of check out we had a man walking round at 7.30 am moving the chairs around and looking round the patio and hot tub. We were checking out at 10am. We might of wanted to sit out for our morning coffee or use the hot tub before we departed!
Sandra
We have just returned from a fabulous weekend at Coombe Place House. From booking the house up to the day of arrival communication was excellent from the owners. The house was perfect for our celebration. It was well equipped and just felt so comfortable. It was large enough to give our party of 11 plenty of space. The outside patio area was perfect for outside eating and socialising, the views are incredible. We hope to return in the future
Lovely house in gorgeous countryside. Suited our needs perfectly, with spacious indoor space, well equipped kitchen, comfortable bedrooms and a lovely outdoor area. Thank you for a lovely weekend!
We have returned from a family holiday to celebrate a big birthday for our dad. A party of 15, including 5 children aged 48, plus 2 dogs. We had an overall great stay but there are a few points to mention which may help future renters. Positives A big spacious house, we never felt on top of one another. The views are beautiful and it's a very peaceful location. Easy to find. Nearby to lovely walks. Improvements The garden is described as enclosed. We did not consider it enclosed at all and this was a big factor of our booking this house, for the dogs wellbeing. You can easily 360 loop the front of house and garden, there are no side gates, and once out the front you can immediately be on the road the front gate couldn't close through our attempts and if it did there's a big gap underneath. There's pheasants which wander through, lovely, except an accompanied dog could easily nip anywhere with nothing stopping them. It was a shame to have to constantly remind everyone to shut the door excellent weather or alternatively to have the dogs on leads outside. They are labradors so nothing crazy, but we didn't feel safe for them. Additionally I have no proof of this other than my print out when drafting plans after we booked, which was a year in advance of our stay. But my print out doesn't match the bedrooms as they are now there is 1 x single occupancy room now but I have a copy which shows 2 x 2 single bed rooms 2 x double occuppancy in single bed. This caused an unnecessary hoo ha, and it would have been extremely appreciated to have been updated that a website change to the listing had occurred. We had a lovely stay overall, its a great house and couldn't have been luckier with the weather. But the room change and mostly the unenclosed garden is worth a mention.
We had an amazing stay at Coombe place! The house was beautiful and easily fit all 15 of us. We had a bit of confusion surrounding check out times but the hosts were extremely helpful with this and returning a few items we forgot. I would highly recommend staying and we were deffinatly sad to leave! The hot tub is an amazing extra with beautiful views across the back of the house.
We had a fantastic stay at Coombe Place House and have already booked a weekend away there for next year! We were a group of 11 women just wanting to catch up, relax and have some child free time focused on ourselves. The house was perfect with all the space we needed to enjoy time as a whole group. A beautiful setting for a nice country walk and the hot tub was great for warming up afterwards!
Louise
We were a group of 10 with three dogs and had a wonderful stay over New Years. The property is well maintained with great sized rooms and plenty of living space. Plentiful hot water and great showers, something we often find lacking in bigger, older houses so this was great! The kitchen was really well equipped, the coffee machine was a real bonus, the only thing we didn't find was a measuring jug! The grounds were good, although the listing states fully enclosed it isn't entirely fenced so we couldn't let the dogs out without supervision, which wasn't a huge deal for us but could be for others. Owners left a lovely welcome pack and were available and responsive if we had any issues. We would definitely consider coming back as there is loads to do in the area which we didn't have the time or weather to explore fully.
We had Christmas week 2025 here and had a fantastic time , property was perfect, large and very warm . Location was lovely and quiet with local walks and lovely pub in Meonstoke. Hot tub was great on a cold winters night star gazing.
Joanne
A lovely, comfortable property that provided a great opportunity for our whole family to get together. The kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed for an early Christmas dinner and the Christmas tree was a lovely surprise. The only negative was that we couldnt get the dishwasher to clean properly. Not sure whether that was down to operator error or a faulty machine, but it wasnt a problem for us to do the washing up by hand.
Its a measure of how much we love this place that we chose to return with our expanding family. The hot tub is a great addition. We had a bit of difficulty finding the house when we came last time but your new house signs made it much easier this time. Im already looking at possible dates for next year!
Coombe Place House on the South Downs was a picture perfect place for our family get together, ages 78 down to 14. The house was very clean, comfortable and well equipped with everything that we needed. The only criticism I would have was the lack of standard size wine glasses, but that is a minor issue. There are lots of walks from the doorstep with lots of pubs en route for very enjoyable lunches. Pizza night at the local pub was excellent as was Sunday lunch at the Flower Pots at Cheriton. One small problem with the hot tub caused by our over enthusiastic family meant that it had to be emptied and refilled but this was carried out quickly with no disruption to the young ones fun. Coombe Place House has certainly been one of the better large properties that we have stayed in. We will definitely be back. Thank you Louise and Nii.
A brilliant house for a large group of us! Suited for all ages! Was lovely to wake up each morning to the views of the horses and fields. The owner was so accommodating with our dogs! Thank you for allowing us to bring all our doggies! Would book again. Thank you.
The booking process was brilliant! Communications were regular and clear managing our expectations perfectly. The house was as described and a great setting for our special get together with friends. It was clean with comfy beds, nice bed linen and soft towels. The welcome pack was lovely too! The only comment I would make is that the property is a little tired and whilst I recognise its a very old property it is definitely in need of a redecoration and refresh! There were also a lot of cobwebs!! Again I appreciate this is difficult to keep on top of in an old property which is in the country. That said we would book it again as its a lovely location and good space. Thank you to the Sykes Team for managing our booking so well!
Coombe Place House was well presented, very comfortable and a spacious property. We could not fault the facilities, especially the kitchen and equipment. The welcome pack was a thoughtful and generous gesture. We had one glitch, we couldn't open one of the doors due to a missing key. A locksmith arrived and promptly sorted the problem. We all had an enjoyable time.
Justine
The house is very nice and nestled well in beautiful countryside. It is large and spacious and very user friendly. The decor and rooms are a bit dated and tired in places however it was comfortable and relaxing to be in. The views are gorgeous . The hot tub was a lovely addition, and a bit of fun at the house. we took lots of games to play on the lawns but the house also had games you could use. Kitchen was overflowing with dishes , cutlery and cooking items which was brilliant. Welcome pack was greatly appreciated. We would have loved an extra chopping board! Dining room was great to sit in and eat no wasps!! Outside the patio could do with a little bit of love the borders have large saplings there of ash trees which I dont think the owners would really want taking hold! and to sit and relax totally on the patio I think the comfy seating could be added to as there was only 45 comfy seats, so not as relaxing as it could have been. However they are just mild suggestions and on the whole we enjoyed our stay, enjoyed the house and would recommend to a large group
A beautiful house in glorious countryside. Quiet location with ample parking. Our large family group made good use of the facilities, although did find the kitchen became somewhat congested at times! All in all a very enjoyable and memorable stay.
Roseanne
Excellent, well kept property. The house had everything we needed and we had an amazing stay. The garden and surrounding area was stunning.
Jennifer
This is a lovely house for a family reunion to celebrate milestone anniversary. We were 4 generations. Loads of space, well equipped kitchen and the Hot Tub was a big hit. Excellent communication with owners through the app with instant responses. The views are beautiful and plenty of space in the garden for children to run off energy. Would highly recommend.
Jeanette
Had a great week, it was lovely coming back to the house when we had been out, a lot to see in the area. When we did contact the owners they were very helpful and sorted the issues.
This was the perfect place to stay for a special family occasion. It meant a lot to my Mum, and all of us were really happy with the house and the beautiful location. Our hosts went out of their way to ensure we had a good stay. Very much appreciated!
Amanda
The house is beautiful, we couldn't have asked for anything more.
Elizabeth
We had a wonderful stay at Combe Place House for my husbands 50th birthday. The house was beautiful both inside and out with plenty of space for our party of 13 and our dog! We particularly enjoyed the garden given that we had beautiful weather, and it was great to be able to fit everyone round the dining table. The hot tub was a big hit and there was excellent response times from the owners who were able to help with the minor issues we had. Thanks again for a fabulous stay.
Hilary
A very comfortable well equipped house in a lovely location. The hot tub was a bonus. Would definitely recommend.
What a wonderful house! It is even better than it looks in the photos. We booked Coombe Place House for a long weekend to celebrate my motherinlaw's 70th birthday. We were 10 adults, 5 children with 2 dogs and the house still felt very spacious. The owner Louise was very helpful and responsive to our questions before arrival. The house is perfect for a large group celebration, there was everything you could possibly need loads of crockery, glasses, ice machine, potspans and vases of every shape and size! Really lovely welcome pack left for us as well. The gardens are beautiful and the view across the fields from the terrace is so peaceful. The hot tub was very much enjoyed. It's a 1015 minute walk into the nearby village and we'd recommend the pub by the river delicious pizza! It was a wonderful weekend and we're already looking for an excuse to go back!
Joanna
Beautiful home in a wonderful location with everything we needed.
We absolutely loved our stay at Coombe Place House. It was in a beautiful part of the countryside. We stayed for Xmas and before we arrived I was worried it would not have all the amenities to make a great Xmas but I need not of worried. Its a really spacious and comfortable home it had everything we needed. If I was to give any constructive feedback a bit more instructions on disposing rubbish and recycling also some more outdoor lights. Coombe Place House gave our family one of the best Christmass.
Claire
Easy to book and pay. Lovely clean house. Straightforward to find and really warm on our arrival. Plenty of space for 9 friends. The owner sent several messages and responded very quickly to ours. We would love to stay again.
We had a brilliant time in the house, such a wonderful house, so big, bright, well equipped, we were a party of 10, celebrating my wife's 60th birthday, from start to finish we filled the house with laughter, it felt like home, we were all very sad to leave on the Friday morning. Unfortunately you had a problem with the 2 open fires and therfore we were unable to use the fires, this was sad as we booked the house because of the fires..!! Nobody came back to us to advise what the situation was with the fires, we were happy for the men to come and clean them, but we heard nothing more from you! Never the less the house was still wonderful and we would love to return for anothe happy stay! Barry Ballard
Had a perfect celebratory weekend at Coombe Place House. Everyone had a fantastic time which was largely due to the quality and facilities of the house. Already looking at a potential return. Thank you to Louise who responded instantly to any questions we might have had. Great walks right from your doorstep and two very good pubs Bucks Head , Shoe Inn a short walking distance away.
A great house for a large gathering. Comfortable lounges and bedrooms. Just a shame the kitchen is a bit small for gathering as a group. Lovely country views and hot tub. Good pubs and walks close by.
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The best-known attractions within an easy drive of Coombe Place House, with real driving times.

Zoo 20 min drive · 10.3 miles

Marwell Zoo

Sat nav: SO21 1JH

A 140-acre Hampshire zoo with giraffes, leopards, penguins and seven adventure play areas.

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Marwell Zoo is a 140-acre zoo at Colden Common, near Winchester, run by the conservation charity Marwell Wildlife. It is home to hundreds of animals, including giraffes, leopards, meerkats and penguins, with red pandas, snow leopards and a walkthrough lemur exhibit among the other residents.

Tip: Book tickets online for the correct day before you arrive, and allow about 4 hours on a first visit.

Theme park 37 min drive · 27.4 miles

Paultons Park

Sat nav: SO51 6AL

A family theme park on the edge of the New Forest, home to the UK's only Peppa Pig World.

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Paultons Park is a family theme park on the edge of the New Forest National Park in Hampshire, set in 140 acres of parkland. It has rollercoasters, thrill rides, family rides, indoor and outdoor play areas and water splash parks, along with a collection of birds and animals.

Tip: Tickets are for a set date and some days sell out, so book your visit date in advance.

Historic warship 29 min drive · 17.4 miles

HMS Victory

Sat nav: PO1 3PY

Step aboard Nelson's flagship from the Battle of Trafalgar and see how Georgian sailors lived at sea.

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HMS Victory is the 104-gun wooden warship that served as Admiral Nelson's flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. She now sits in dry dock at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, where you can step aboard and explore the decks where sailors ate, slept, worked and fought.

Tip: Tickets can be bought online through the Royal Navy Museums website, so it's worth sorting them before you set off.

Historic school 18 min drive · 12 miles

Winchester College

Sat nav: SO23 9NA

England's oldest continuously running school, with medieval courtyards, a fan-vaulted chapel and daily guided tours.

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Winchester College was founded in 1382 and has been on the same site ever since. It is still a working boarding school, but members of the public can join its daily guided tours and see the heritage museums and collections.

Tip: Public access is through the daily guided tours, so check the Winchester College Heritage pages before you go.

Amusement park 31 min drive · 21.1 miles

Funland Hayling Island

Sat nav: PO11 0AG

A funfair-style amusement park on Hayling Island with rides, an arcade and a pirate-themed golf course.

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Funland is an amusement park on Hayling Island, near Portsmouth. It is a funfair-styled park, with rides mostly sourced from independent funfair operators and other amusement parks. The rides include roller coasters, a ghost train, a log flume and a range of flat rides, plus attractions for younger children.

Tip: No pre-booking is required, but opening times vary through the year, so check the calendar on the Funland website before you go.

Victorian fort 17 min drive · 10.7 miles

Fort Nelson

Sat nav: PO17 6AN

A Grade I listed Victorian fort on Portsdown Hill, full of historic artillery and sweeping views over Portsmouth.

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Fort Nelson is one of five forts built on Portsdown Hill in the 1860s, put up to guard the naval base at Portsmouth against a French land attack. It is a Grade I listed building, and the Royal Armouries uses it to house the artillery of the national collection of arms and armour.

Historic warship 28 min drive · 17.7 miles

HMS Warrior

Sat nav: PO1 3QX

Step aboard the world's most powerful warship of 1860, the Royal Navy's first iron-hulled armoured ship.

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HMS Warrior is a Victorian warship at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Built in 1859-1861, she was the Royal Navy's first iron-hulled armoured warship and the most powerful afloat in her day. After years as an oil jetty, she was restored over eight years and has been based in Portsmouth since 1987 as a museum ship.

Tip: Head for the engine room as well as the upper deck, and look out for the Victorian crew's stories on board.

Wildlife park 38 min drive · 28.3 miles

New Forest Wildlife Park

Sat nav: SO40 4UH

Otters, wolves and a wolverine on the edge of the New Forest, with adventure playgrounds for the kids.

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The New Forest Wildlife Park sits on the edge of the New Forest near Ashurst and Lyndhurst. It specialises in animals that are or once were native to Britain, plus otters and owls from around the world. The otters are the stars, including the world's largest collection of giant otters, and you can also see wolves, a lynx and Bodie, Hampshire's only wolverine.

Tip: Parking on site is free but first come, first served, so arrive early on busy days. Put the full address into your sat nav rather than just the postcode.

Drive times are typical times by car with no traffic. Check opening times and book tickets on each attraction's own website before you go.