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Courtyard Cottage, Lone Barn

Courtyard Cottage, Lone Barn, Catherington, Hampshire, England

Like home, only better. Fresh flowers, good books, logs from the basket waiting to be flung on the burner, bowls of fruit and a fridge of goodies for your first breakfast, including homemade bread. The large open living space has an oak floor, beamed and vaulted ceiling, oatmeal and cream sofas, and French doors into Melanie and Paul's gorgeous courtyard. The kitchen is a masterpiece, with rounded cupboards, plenty of working space and all a good cook needs; an oak table seats eight comfortably. Stylish bedrooms come with carved headboards, fresh duvets and down pillows, creamy carpets and, from the double, a spiral staircase leading to a 'den'. Children can escape from adults here; beams to climb through to get to bed, and a little sitting area with cushions and a telly. Soothe yourself with lotions from a local lavender farm in the crisp, contemporary bathrooms, warm with fluffy towels and robes. You are on the South Downs Way - excellent for walking and birdwatching - but the owner's large garden has outdoor skittles, a badminton net and a trampoline if you prefer close to home.

The Bat & Ball at Broadpenny Down, where cricket began, is 0.5 miles; Goodwood is a 30- minute drive.

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Courtyard Cottage, Lone Barn

Contact: Melanie & Paul Flint

  • Tel: 02392 632911
  • Fax: 02392 632288
  • Sleeps: 6
  • Rooms: 1 double with bath/shower, 1 twin with shower, 1 children's twin on mezzanine.
  • Price: £475 – £675. low 475, mid 600, high 675
  • Closed: Rarely.
Children are positively welcomed, with no age restrictions, but cots, high chairs etc are not necessarily available. Ground-floor bedrooms and bathrooms for people of limited mobility. No smoking anywhere in the house. A tennis court is available on or near the premises. Wireless internet access available for guests. At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible for wheelchair users. Phone for details.

Checklist

  • Dishwasher
  • Electricity included
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave oven
  • Central heating
  • Mobile reception
  • Television
  • BBQ
  • Beach within 3 miles
  • Cooked meals available
  • Restaurant nearby
  • Short breaks possible
  • Extra bed/cot available
  • Shop within 3 miles

Points of interest

  • A great base to explore the South Downs
  • Head to the famous Bat and Ball pub where cricket began
  • Pop out for an evening and make use of the babysitting service available
  • Excellent position to head east to historical city of Chichester, south to maritime Portsmouth, or west to the old Capital of Winchester
  • Pootle around the Meon Valley finding the hidden market towns that have so much to offer
  • Head to the coast for a walk to to lap up some rays. or just explore the villages and towns by the sea

This information is provided by owners and is not endorsed by ASP. If you have questions about it, please contact the owners.

Courtyard Cottage, Lone Barn Lone Barn from the fields

Lone Barn from the fields

Courtyard Cottage, Lone Barn Lots of light and space in the living area,

Lots of light and space in the living area,

Courtyard Cottage, Lone Barn Crisp linen and cosy bathrobes in the twin bedroom

Crisp linen and cosy bathrobes in the twin bedroom

Courtyard Cottage, Lone Barn The excellently equipped handmade oak and painted kitchen

The excellently equipped handmade oak and painted kitchen

Photo captions have been written by the owner or management of Courtyard Cottage, Lone Barn and are not verified or endorsed by ASP.

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Children of all ages are welcome. Cots, highchairs, etc, are not necessarily available.
Guests’ pets can sleep in the bedroom (not on the bed).
Working farm or vineyard.
Wireless internet access available for guests.
No smoking anywhere in the property.
At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible for wheelchair users. Phone for details.
Tennis court on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
Credit cards accepted, most commonly Visa and MasterCard.
Bikes on the premises to hire or borrow.
Swimming pool on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection.
At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible without steps.

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