Blashford Manor Farmhouse - The Shetland Cottage

Location. Beautiful stylish compact cottage with great character. Super private hot tub, fairy lights- no view as our outdoor patio adjacent to car park around the edge of courtyard ( some other cottages' patios have views of fields). Wide parasol over outdoor dining table kept us dry during a light rain shower. High quality Neff oven & fridge. Very comfortable bed, lightweight warm duvet. Quiet. Freezer, washing machine & tumble drier (£ for latter, undrstandably) in a separate room on the courtyard, better than taking space up in each cottage.

Would have liked a microwave, but owner said New Forest planning regs prohibit this as intention these remain holiday cottages - I disagree with this policy if so, most holiday cottages do have a microwave.

The Shetland cottage was very clean and well equipped. There was plenty of space for two people. We enjoyed using the hot tub in the evenings.

Loved the hot tub and the comfy bed. Cottage was lovely and warm. Easy parking. We spent more time in the cottage than we would have if weather was good. Good facilities for cooking. Comfy sofa.

Would have liked some info in the cottage: Places to go, local walks, how things worked, what to do with rubbish, towels etc on departure. TV was tricky to find channels. Bath not overly comfy. Remember towels or robes for hot tub (we had to take a trip to sainsburys!)

Excellent location

Bathroom door very squeaky and Lock box for keys sticky. Both needed some WD40

Shetland Cottage was perfect for our 3 night autumn stay. Very well equipped, clean, comfortable and cosy. Lovely location close to the New Forest and the coast. We would highly recommend this cottage.

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