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Old Avon Cottage

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Rating
4.8
out of 5
Hampshire » Folds Farm House Folds Farm House Godshill Wood, Fordingbridge, SP6 2LU
Sleeps up to 6
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 3
Nestled close to the charming village of Woodgreen, this gorgeous cottage offers an idyllic retreat amidst the breathtaking scenery of the New Forest National Park. Despite its charming ambience on a working farm, it provides easy access to a variety of attractions. Families can enjoy the thrills of Paultons Park just 11 miles away or venture 24 miles to Marwell Zoo for an unforgettable wildlife experience. History buffs will appreciate the proximity to Salisbury Cathedral, just 9 miles distant, housing a replica of the Magna Carta. Explore the New Forest's historic landscape through numerous walking and horse-riding trails, whilst nearby amenities ensure convenience throughout your stay.
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About Old Avon Cottage

Nestled close to the charming village of Woodgreen, this gorgeous cottage offers an idyllic retreat amidst the breathtaking scenery of the New Forest National Park. Despite its charming ambience on a working farm, it provides easy access to a variety of attractions.

Families can enjoy the thrills of Paultons Park just 11 miles away or venture 24 miles to Marwell Zoo for an unforgettable wildlife experience. History buffs will appreciate the proximity to Salisbury Cathedral, just 9 miles distant, housing a replica of the Magna Carta.

Explore the New Forest's historic landscape through numerous walking and horse-riding trails, whilst nearby amenities ensure convenience throughout your stay. Guests are welcomed into a generous entrance hall via a covered porch, with storage space for coats and boots.

This leads through into a gorgeous kitchen/dining space, featuring a modern farmhouse-style kitchen, with everything you could need to feed your fellow travellers, whilst allowing for space to dine on the dining table and chairs. Alternatively, you could just relax with the TV on or with a good book on the comfortable armchair.

The sitting room is both characterful and cosy, with a beautiful fireplace with a wood burner, exposed brickwork and delightful oak beams. Situated beyond is a family bathroom with a separate shower and bath.

On the first floor, there are three bedrooms, each housing a king-size bed (which can be rearranged into twins). Outside, there is a pretty fully garden with fencing and a gate.

This lawned area is the ideal spot for children to entertain themselves. Unwind in the hot tub on the suntrap terrace, complete with garden furniture, a BBQ and Chimenea.

Enjoy the wonderful views over the River Avon and the rolling Hampshire countryside beyond.

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Old Avon Cottage Reviews

4.8
Average Rating
68%
5-Star Reviews
96%
Would Recommend
Review Summary
Guests consistently praise Old Avon Cottage for its beautiful location in the New Forest, exceptional hot tub and outstanding dog-friendly facilities including an outdoor washing station. The cottage receives high marks for cleanliness, comfort and thoughtful touches like welcome hampers and bathrobes.
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4.9/5
Old Avon Cottage Reviews Over Time
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🏆 Top Strengths
The hot tub and beautiful location are mentioned in over 80% of reviews, with guests particularly loving the peaceful setting and excellent dog facilities. The cottage maintains a 4.8/5 average rating with exceptional cleanliness scores of 4.9/5, while the outdoor dog washing station and secure garden are standout features for pet owners.
👥 Guest Profile
The property attracts families with dogs, couples seeking peaceful retreats and groups wanting rural escapes. Many guests are repeat visitors who appreciate the dog-friendly amenities and tranquil New Forest location, with several mentioning they would return for future holidays.
🔧 Improvement Areas
One guest mentioned noise issues from connected properties due to thin walls, suggesting potential soundproofing improvements. Otherwise, reviews are overwhelmingly positive with minimal areas for enhancement identified.
🎯 Unique Selling Points
Guests thought these were the most unique things about Old Avon Cottage: outdoor dog washing station with warm water tap, hot tub with beautiful countryside views, secure enclosed garden perfect for pets, welcome hampers with thoughtful touches including dog treats.

Attractions Near Old Avon Cottage

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained at Old Avon Cottage itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what Hampshire has to offer, here are some of the nearby attractions you can enjoy during your stay. Please note that some of these activities and days out are paid and it's always a good idea to book in advance to secure your place where applicable.

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Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum - SP1 2EN
about 8 Miles
The Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum is located in the Salisbury area of Wiltshire and will appeal to those looking for an educational and cultural day out.  The exhibits are centred around the history of Salisbury and South Wiltshire from prehistoric times to now. There are plenty of activities on for families and children during school holidays so don't forget to check ahead to see the latest events. There are a gift shop and a cafe on site.
Paultons Family Theme Park - SO51 6AL
about 9 Miles
This is a really fun and memorable attraction which is suitable for day trips or short breaks.  You can buy your tickets online which will help you beat the queues especially in school holidays as well as save money.  With a whole host of attractions and thrilling rides there might not be enough time in the day!  Exciting rides include the Edge and The Cobra.  More family friendly rides for younger children include the Magic Carpet Ride and the Flying Frog.  We are sure the whole family will have fun at Paultons so check out their website for the latest opening times and admission costs.
Paultons Park - SO51 6AL
about 9 Miles
Paultons Family Theme Park has recently been greatly improved to include many new attractions for younger visitors. The brand new Peppa Pig World features 7 amazing new rides and an Indoor Play Area to keep the little ones amused for hours. Of course those looking for more adrenaline boosting activities will not be disappointed either as there are over 60 rides in total to try out. The mighty Edge ride and the terrifying Cobra rollercoaster are the ones to go for if white knuckle rides are your thing. Live entertainment is also on offer several times throughout the season including some amazing family shows such as "The Light Fantastic" which takes place this October.
Loch Lomond Sealife Centre - G83 8QL
about 18 Miles
The perfect place to visit on a rainy day this large Sealife Centre is currently offering 2 tickets for £15.00 when you book online. Top attractions include the amazing shark tunnel, the rock pools and the otter enclosure. This year Loch Lomond Sealife Centre is also home to Cammy - the only Giant Sea Turtle in Scotland! The centre also offers visitors an educational experience with talks and hands on events taking place daily.
Go Ape -
about 18 Miles
Go Ape in Hampshire offers a unique opportunity for energetic adults and children over 10 to let off steam. The fun packed tree top adventure involves swinging through trees, climbing cargo nets, descending down zip wires and trekking through the canopies. Only for those with a good head for heights!  The longest Zip wire is a staggering 165m providing adrenaline boosting fun! The site also has a picnic area and kids playground.
Royal Victoria Country Park - SO31 5GA
about 19 Miles
Royal Victoria Country Park is highly recommended for a day out in the summer and has lots of things for children to do. There are woodland trails to explore with free maps and guides available. There are also several play areas, one for older children, one for the little ones and one for disabled children so no one is left out of the fun. Within the grounds there is also a heritage site, a tea room and a formal garden.
Fort Victoria - PO41 0RR
about 19 Miles
Fort Victoria is many attractions in one convenient location. What once was a historically important fort is now home to a Marine Aquarium, a Model Railway, a Sea Bed Archaeology Exhibition and a Planetarium. The Country Park also offers delightful woodland walks. Countryside Rangers are on hand to give guided walks of the seashore and the woodland. Admission to the park is free of charge but each of the attractions incur a small charge.
Play & Farm Park - PO31 8PE
about 24 Miles
Described as the Isle of Wight's multi activity and play Farm park this attraction will really appeal to families looking for a fun day out.  Recently improvements have been made to enlarge the straw fun play barn and this is now the biggest indoor play space on the island.  This farm is now split into separate attractions, the play barns and petting farm which include rides on tractors and trailors and the tractor driving experience. Open all year this place is also excellent value for money.
Monkey World - BH20 6HH
about 25 Miles
Monkey World is not only a local attraction but the work they carry out is amazing.  Rescuing and rehabilitating monkeys and assisting governments around the world to stop the smuggling of primates are just some of the purposes of the centre. You get to see the primates themselves many of which have become famous from appearing on the TV show Monkey World - a documentary about this place. Open year round we think this is one of best attractions in Dorset and you even get the chance to adopt a monkey if you choose.
Longleat Safari and Adventure Park - BA12 7NW
about 27 Miles
You may have seen this amazing attraction on the BBC1 Animal Park programme.  This is actually the first safari park outside of Africa where you can get close to the animals from the comfort of your own car. Some of the highlights include the zebras, the wallabies in wallaby wood and the sea lion escorted cruise to Gorilla Island.  And of course the magnificent lions and tigers are a must see.  This really is an animal experience with a difference and you can save money by booking your tickets online.  This attraction is open until the end of October. Check out their website to see some fantastic video podcasts of the park.
Robin Hill Country Adventure Park - PO30 2NU
about 28 Miles
This is an award winning attraction on the isle of wight with so much to see and do.  From thrilling rides for the whole family to challenging play for younger kids they have thought of everything.  One of the highlights is the Falconry where you can see some of the most breathtaking displays in the UK.  You can also get a taste of nature and history here from red squirrels to romans.  The great value freedon tickets are well worth the money allowing you to return to the park as often as you like for 7 days.
Robin Hill Adventure Park and Gardens - PO30 2NU
about 28 Miles
Robin Hill Adventure Park and Gardens is an award willing attraction offering an amazing experience which includes thrilling rides, exciting shows and animal experiences. The park also offers excellent value as one ticked gets visitors in to 2 parks and you can come back as many times as you wish within 7 days. Rides include the family friendly Toboggan Run and Colossus Swinging Galleon but one of the parks most popular attractions is the Falconry where visitors can enjoy some of the finest flying displays in the UK. The park also has a fantastic nature area where Red squirrel safaris are just one of the attractions.