POND VIEW, pet friendly, with a garden in Rockbourne

This holiday cottage is near the village of Rockbourne in Hampshire and sleeps two people in one bedroom.

In the historic village of Rockbourne is West Park Farm, a working beef and arable farm. Occasionally, if you'd like to get involved, you may be able to help the owner with day to day farm tasks and you are welcome to explore the pretty bluebell wood. Also on site, you'll find a large pond and a hard tennis court, which you are welcome to use (but please bring your own racquets). Pond View is ideally placed for exploring the New Forest, the cathedral city of Salisbury and the sandy beaches of Bournemouth and Christchurch. Semi-detached to The Old Cart Shed, Pond View features an open plan living area which has a high raftered ceiling, exposed beams and whitewashed walls. Outside there is a patio and a lawn beside the pond for which the cottage is named. Note: One well behaved dog welcome charged at £60 per stay.

Amenities: Electric heating. Electric oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge, microwave, washing machine. TV/DVD, WiFi. Bed linen included free of charge, towels not provided. Cot and highchair available on request. Off road parking for one car. Small seating area, BBQ. One well behaved dog welcome charged at £60 per stay. No smoking. Tennis court. Shop 1 mile. Pub 2 miles. Beach 19 miles.

Region: Hampshire offers a wealth of treasures, from rolling countryside, unspoilt beaches, glorious gardens and pretty villages to ancient forests, bustling market towns, historic ships and imposing castles.

Town: Rockbourne is a village with a pub and a 12th century church. It has thatched cottages and a willow-bordered stream on the edge of the New Forest, Rockbourne is rich in history with Neolithic and Bronze Age evidence, an Iron Age fort and a Roman villa which is available to visit. Nearby Fordingbridge is well-stocked, a charming place to base your holiday.