Why we love it
A stunning barn conversion in the perfect spot to explore the south coast, or to retreat from the hustle and bustle
What you'll love
Dogs will love
- Giving you a cuddle on the sofa!
- Getting pampered with the outdoor hose after walk
- Having free reign of the enclosed garden
Humans will love
- Sitting with the dog by a crackling wood burner
- Taking the dog on plenty of walks from the front door
- Kicking back in the hot tub at day’s end!
The place
This stylish barn conversion is the perfect spot to get away from it all. Sat on the south coast, you’ve got adventures to be found all along the coastline, or deeper into the heart of the country. Day trips could take you to Portsmouth for a day out of dog-friendly activities, or even further, to the Isle of Wight for the day to explore the National landscape with an eager dog pulling the whole way! Back at your place, you’ve got plenty of walks straight from the front door, and an outdoor hose to take care of those muddy paws afterwards. If the weather’s not playing ball, you can kick back on the sofa by a crackling wood burner, or in the covered hot tub, as your dog patrols the enclosed garden.
In the neighbourhood
- Walk from the door: Turn left around the gatehouse and go over the stile into a field. Lead up for the first field, as there may be horses. But the next several fields along the National Trust path are good for off-lead walks.
- The Robin Hood, 22-minute walk. An award-winning gastropub, everything here is locally sourced. Take a quick wander around the village, and finish off with a bite to eat and seat next to a roaring fire. Dogs welcome!
- The River Hamble Country Park, 17-minute drive. A scenic spot for afternoon walks. You'll need to lead up in certain spots, but not everywhere. There’s even a dog wash station.
- Portsmouth, 30-minute drive. At such a short drive to Portsmouth, it’s well worth popping over to have a day out exploring all the dog-friendly venues, whether it’s just a quick pit stop in a coffee shop, or a lunch at a pub.