In a wonderfully peaceful, remote country setting within the South Downs National Park, this warm and friendly family home offers superb views across the countryside. It is located in the pretty hamlet of Ditcham, near to Tithe Barn, a popular wedding venue, and about 3 miles from Petersfield, which has many shops, pubs, eateries and a mainline station with trains direct to London or Portsmouth. This comfortable detached house has a rustic charm and many personal touches, as well as an eclectic mix of furnishings. It has been extensively renovated in 2018/2019 to provide an attractive holiday home appealing to families, groups, walkers, pet owners, sports and outdoor enthusiasts. With children in mind, there are many toys and games, an enclosed garden with uniterrupted views of farmland and countryside, and there is plenty of parking - up to four dogs are welcome too! All the first floor bedrooms have French doors opening onto a large balcony maximising the views and perfect for drinks whilst watching the sun set. A 3-person hot tub is tucked away in the garden and perfectly placed to enjoy some peace and quiet. The house is eco-friendly, with solar panels, air source heat pumps, a self draining cess pit and water from the local stream.
Situated on the South Downs Way, which runs between Winchester and Eastbourne, the property has direct access to extensive scenic walks.
The historic cathedral city of Chichester is within half an hour’s drive, with its cobbled streets adorned with tea rooms and restaurants, and so are Goodwood and Fontwell racecourses. Scenic boat tours can be taken around Chichester Harbour. Petworth House, polo at Cowdray and Midhurst, Guildford and historic Winchester, with its ornate cathedral, are all 45 minutes away.
Also within easy reach is the south coast, with the beach at West Wittering a beautiful place to visit, whatever the season, and can be enjoyed by all ages. Hayling Island, a shingle beach with a funfair for the children and great watersports, is also about a 45-minute drive. Portsmouth makes for a good day out, with Spinnaker Tower, HMS Warrior and HMS Victory, waterside dining, extensive designer shopping and ferry trips to the Isle of Wight. Other places to visit include Southampton with its extensive maritime history, Peppa Pig World, the vast heathland walks/riding in The New Forest, the Watercress steam train, Jane Austen’s House, Gilbert White’s house, Marwell Zoo, Birdworld and Queen Elizabeth Country Park to name but a few! Beach 15 miles. Shop 3 miles, pub and restaurant 1 mile.

Downlands Farm is nestled in the heart of the beautiful Hampshire countryside with wonderful views across the peaceful valley. This rural haven is only 10 minutes from Petersfield, with fantastic road and rail connections for London and Portsmouth. These two holiday cottages Edward’s Cottage (ref UKC1818) and Louisa’s Cottage (ref UK11596) are set on a small working farm and just off a green-lane leading to miles of footpaths, bridleways and on and off-road cycling within the South Downs National Park. The cottages offer light and airy open plan living accommodation, and have ground floor bedrooms and a special ‘hideaway’ bedroom/playroom to accommodate children.
The barns have been converted from original agricultural buildings and have been sympathetically designed to blend with the surrounding countryside, while offering comfortable accommodation. For biking enthusiast there is a shared bike shed for bike storage and by arrangement, guests are welcome to bring their horses and make use of the Loddon stables. There are three local pubs within the vicinity, all within a half hour stroll or a 3-minute car journey away. The bustling market town of Petersfield is a 10-minute drive, and has a range of shops and restaurants, and along with the two local village shops; these provide all you need for stocking up on essential items. The cathedral cities of Chichester, Guildford, Portsmouth and Winchester are all 45 minutes away, and offer a range of shops and entertainment. The beautiful beach at West Wittering is an hour’s drive away, and this lovely location is ideal to visit, whatever the time of year, and is perfect for all ages. During low season (October to April), you can ride your horse at any time on the beach at West Wittering, and during the summer months you can ride before 9am and after 6pm.
Hayling Island has a children’s fun fair and a shingle beach, and is within half an hour from Downlands Farm. The cottages enjoy direct access to miles of scenic walking and cycling routes through the beautiful countryside and pretty villages such West Meon, where you can enjoy lunch at one of the pubs serving food, and where Thomas Lord rests, founder of Lords cricket. The market town of Petersfield has a range of restaurants and shops, and if you fancy a day trip to London, the local train service takes approximately one hour. There are several attractions in the area that are worth a visit, including Portsmouth with the Spinnaker Tower, HMS Warrior and Nelson’s HMS Victory, along with the historic Winchester Cathedral, King Arthurs Round Table, and Southampton with its extensive maritime history. For walking and riding the vast heathland of The New Forest National Park is ideal. For a cultural day out, try historic Chichester with its cathedral and festival theatre, and not forgetting the Watercress Steam Train, Jane Austen’s house, Gilbert White’s house, Marwell Zoo, Birdworld and the Queen Elizabeth Country Park which is the other side of the valley. Beach 15 miles. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant ½ mile.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 13 guests.

Poet’s Cottage is a beautifully furnished stone holiday cottage, set off the beaten track in the depths of the wonderful Hampshire countryside. The cottage is on a working farm which is well renowned in the area for its superb local produce. This Hampshire cottage is in spectacular countryside and nestles below Ashford Hangers which covers 323 acres of woodland and beech hanger, ideal for exploring. A steep climb up the footpath from Poets Cottage and you’ll be rewarded with magnificent views over the surrounding area.
Newly converted accommodation, it’s delightfully spacious with feature windows on the first floor allowing light to flood into the master double and twin rooms. The bedrooms have been thoughtfully furnished and the bathroom even has a luxury roll top bath.
On the ground floor, there is another double bedroom with a modern en suite wet room shower and a gorgeous open plan living and dining room space with stone tiled floors and a large flat screen TV.
There’s also a small terrace area that catches the morning sun and a rear terraced garden to relax in on sunny afternoons. Poet’s Cottage will suit families and couples alike, a wonderful getaway spot based in rural Hampshire.

A quaint, quirky cottage in the simply gorgeous village of Sheet, on the edge of the historic market town of Petersfield. Barbury Cottage is the perfect getaway for a couple or a small family, looking for that break in the countryside. Barbury Cottage sleeps three in its two upstairs bedrooms, and there’s the option of using the sofa-bed in the living room too. With a cosy living room with wood burner, you’ll be be snug as a bug in any season. With an outdoor tap, stair-gate, and a back garden gate that opens directly onto a park, Barbury Cottage is ideal for dogs and children. There’s also a utility space near the back door with washing machine and dryer which is helpful for getting the family more presentable for that pub dinner.
Talking of pubs, the local pub is a stone’s throw from the back garden gate. You’ll have no difficulty (or hazards!) getting home, even after a couple of well-earned drinks. Locally you’re spoilt for choice. Petersfield, only a short drive away, has shops, restaurants for all tastes, the South Downs National Park has all the outdoor pursuits you could want. For those looking for the sea, the stunning beaches of the Witterings are only a 30-minute drive away.

Found in the quiet hamlet of Steep Marsh, Taylors Copse Cottage enjoys its own private setting in the heart of beautiful bluebell woodland at the foot of the renowned Hampshire Hangers. In the spring it is understandably a wonderful carpet of colour and guests can enjoy the many walks that lead through these private woods. This is a perfect place to stay for anyone with a young family, since it is also a small holding with new born lambs each spring, plus horses are kept in the adjacent stables and are exercised each day.

The cottage is perfectly in keeping with its surroundings and offers very comfortable accommodation for five in two bedrooms. The main double bedroom is on the ground floor but is on a slightly lower level, and since it is accessed via a few stairs from the hallway, it makes a nice feature and gives this cottage a feeling of being that little bit individual. The central living room has comfortable leather sofas and a feature wood burner. Doors open out onto the terrace and the garden beyond.

Steep Marsh is on the edge of the Hampshire Hangers, one of Hampshire’s most beautiful woodland areas. Consisting of 323 acres of woodland with many magnificent beech trees, there is a rise and fall in the landscape here made the more impressive by the fact most the area is covered in trees. The scenery is outstanding and has been given the name ’Little Switzerland’; to this part of Hampshire. Being amidst such beautiful scenery, the cottage falls comfortably within the South Downs National Park.

It is just 2 miles from the historic market town of Petersfield and its leisure facilities. As the main junction between London to Portsmouth, and Midhurst to Winchester, the town enjoyed a brisk trade in coaching days. Butser Hill at 270 metres (890 feet) is the highest point on the South Downs. It is easily accessible being just a short distance south of the town. The climb to the top is challenging but the views are rewarding, and there is a refreshment kiosk at the top! It forms part of the Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Hampshire’s biggest country park offering 20 miles of trails for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. Beach 22½ miles.

Garden Cottage 1 is one of two self-catering properties situated within the owners’ beautiful gardens. Garden Cottage 1 is a cosy ground floor holiday home surrounded by rolling countryside situated in between the town of Haslemere and the village of Liphook. Sleeping two, it has a bedroom with kingsize bed, and a lovely bathroom with bath and shower over. Looking out to the garden is a light and airy open plan kitchen/diner and living room/conservatory with everything you could need for a very comfortable break away including full kitchen and Smart TV.
The cottage is located on the edge of the much prized village of Bramshott just 2 miles from Liphook village offering a range of local shopping, including a supermarket and mainline station. The larger village of Grayshott is 3 miles away offering an extensive collection of day to day shopping needs including a popular butcher and independent vintner, doctor’s surgery, two mini supermarkets and a collection of restaurants and a public house. Haslemere also 5 miles away with a variety of shops, restaurants and pubs.
There is so much on offer in this beautiful part of the south of England with the Goodwood Estate world known for its racing, golfing and horse racing and home to the famous Festival of Speed and Revival, Cowdray Estate for polo, golf at Liphook and sailing off the south coast at Chichester and Emsworth Harbour. Bramshott borders Surrey and Hampshire with excellent walking, cycling and riding opportunities across Frensham Great and Little Pond and also across nearby countryside including Waggoners Wells, Bramshott Common, Ludshott Common, Passfield Common and The Devil’s Punchbowl. The South Downs are also nearby.
Within easy reach are beaches at Hayling Island, West Wittering and Bognor Regis, the picturesque sailing village of Bosham, Arundel with its historic castle and antique shops and the historic cathedral city of Chichester with its festival theatre and array of shops. The nautical city of Portsmouth with Spinnaker Tower, Gunwharf Quays designer outlets and waterside dining are also within easy reach.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 6 guests.