Sleeps 8 | 4 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms | Forest views | Large garden | Direct forest access

Overview of Ivy Cottage

Ivy Cottage is a beautifully presented four-bedroom holiday home sleeping eight on the edge of Brockenhurst, with open New Forest immediately outside. Ponies, donkeys, cattle and deer can regularly be seen grazing close to the property, giving the cottage the kind of setting many visitors hope to find when booking a New Forest holiday. See more large holiday houses near Brockenhurst here.

Inside, the house has a bright and sociable feel. The main living space brings the lounge, kitchen and dining area together, with large windows making the most of the surrounding forest and garden views. A wood-burning stove provides a cosy focal point during cooler stays, while the dining table seats the whole group together.

The sleeping arrangement includes a king-size bedroom, double room and two twins. One of the twin bedrooms is on the ground floor close to a separate shower room, creating a useful option for grandparents or guests who would prefer to minimise their use of stairs.

Outside, the large enclosed garden gives families plenty of room to spread out. A patio, barbecue and table tennis provide entertainment during slower days at the cottage, while walking and cycling can begin directly from the property.

Brockenhurst village is around a 15 to 20 minute walk away and provides pubs, restaurants, cafés, independent shops and cycle hire. Lymington, Beaulieu and the wider New Forest are all easily reached, making Ivy Cottage a strong large holiday home for groups who want both forest immersion and village convenience.

Ivy Cottage at a Glance

Who is Ivy Cottage Best For?

Ivy Cottage works particularly well for two families sharing because the sleeping arrangement provides two double rooms for adults and two twin rooms for children, teenagers or friends.

A multi-generational group should also find the layout practical. One twin bedroom is on the ground floor and sits close to a shower room, allowing guests to sleep and wash without needing to use the stairs regularly.

Families who enjoy spending time outside should appreciate the large enclosed garden, particularly in warmer weather. Table tennis, outdoor dining and the barbecue give the property more to offer than simply somewhere to return to after a day out.

Walkers and cyclists are especially well catered for, with the New Forest beginning immediately outside and numerous routes available without first driving elsewhere.

Why is Ivy Cottage a Great Large Holiday Home?

• Sleeps eight across four proper bedrooms
• Direct access to New Forest walking and cycling
• Forest views with free-roaming livestock regularly nearby
• Ground-floor twin bedroom and shower room
• Three bathrooms for a group of eight
• Large enclosed garden with table tennis
• Open-plan kitchen, dining and living space
• Brockenhurst pubs, restaurants and shops within walking distance

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people does Ivy Cottage sleep?

Ivy Cottage sleeps up to eight guests across four bedrooms.

How many bedrooms are there?

There are four bedrooms: one king-size bedroom, one double and two twin bedrooms.

Is there a bedroom on the ground floor?

Yes. One twin bedroom is on the ground floor and overlooks the rear garden.

How many bathrooms does Ivy Cottage have?

There are three bathrooms, including a master en-suite shower room, an upstairs family bathroom and a ground-floor shower room.

Are dogs allowed at Ivy Cottage?

No. Pets are not accepted at Ivy Cottage.

Can you walk directly into the New Forest?

Yes. The property has direct access to the surrounding New Forest, with walking and cycling routes starting from the immediate area.

Bedrooms & Bathrooms at Ivy Cottage

Ivy Cottage sleeps eight across four bedrooms. The mix of one king, one double and two twins gives the house a straightforward arrangement for families or groups of friends, with six separate beds in total.

One twin bedroom is positioned on the ground floor, while the remaining bedrooms are upstairs.

Group Accommodation Layout

The principal bedroom has a king-size bed, wardrobe, dressing table and views across the open New Forest. It also has its own en-suite shower room.

The double bedroom has storage and further forest views.

One twin overlooks the garden and has two single beds, wardrobe and chest of drawers.

The second twin is on the ground floor and also looks towards the garden, making it a particularly useful room for children, grandparents or friends who prefer separate beds.

How does the layout work for a group of 8?

For two families, the king and double bedrooms are natural choices for parents, while the two twin rooms can accommodate four children or teenagers.

A multi-generational family may prefer to allocate the downstairs twin to grandparents or guests who would rather avoid regular use of the stairs.

Groups of friends also benefit from having four full-size single beds between the two twin rooms, rather than relying entirely on shared doubles.

Bathroom Layout

The principal bedroom has an en-suite shower room.

Upstairs, there is a family bathroom with a bath and separate shower facilities.

A third bathroom is on the ground floor and has a shower, basin and WC, positioned conveniently for the downstairs twin bedroom.

Facilities & Information at Ivy Cottage

The main living accommodation is arranged around a bright open-plan space designed for the whole group to spend time together. The lounge has generous seating for eight, a television and wood-burning stove, with windows looking directly across the New Forest.

The kitchen is equally spacious, with an island and a full range of self-catering facilities including an oven, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher. The dining table seats all eight guests and enjoys views across the surrounding landscape.

A separate utility room provides a washing machine, iron, ironing board and useful storage for outdoor gear.

Outside, the private garden is large and enclosed, with a patio and furniture for outdoor meals. A barbecue and table tennis table give families more to do during relaxed days at the cottage, while the garden itself provides plenty of space for children.

The gated driveway has two private parking spaces.

Facilities

Category	Facilities
Kitchen	Oven, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher
Kitchen Island	Yes
Dining	Table seating 8
Living Area	Seating for 8, television and wood burner
Laundry	Washing machine
Garden	Large private enclosed garden
Outdoor Dining	Patio with furniture
Barbecue	Yes
Table Tennis	Yes
Parking	2 gated private spaces
Heating	Central heating
Connectivity	WiFi

Important Information

Information	Details
Check In	4pm
Check Out	10am
Pets	Not accepted
Parking	2 private gated spaces
Linen & Towels	Included
Cot	Available
Highchair	Available
Smoking	Not permitted
Parties & Events	Not permitted
Access	Property reached via a gravel track
Garden	Private and enclosed
Forest Access	Direct

Location & Things to Do Near Ivy Cottage

Ivy Cottage has one of the strongest locations around Brockenhurst for groups who want to feel immersed in the New Forest. Open forest begins almost at the garden gate, so walking and cycling can start without first driving to another part of the National Park.

Brockenhurst itself is around a 15 to 20 minute walk away. The village has independent shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants along Brookley Road, together with cycle hire close to the railway station. Ponies and donkeys regularly wander through the village, while the famous watersplash and surrounding lawns give an immediate introduction to the landscape.

Walkers can follow the five-mile Brockenhurst Village route through grazed lawns, riverside woodland and heath around Ober Water. Cyclists have an equally good choice, with forest tracks leading towards Rhinefield, Lyndhurst and Beaulieu. The 16-mile Brockenhurst and Beaulieu circuit mixes off-road tracks with quiet lanes and makes an excellent longer ride.

Lymington is approximately ten minutes away by car and can also be reached quickly by train from Brockenhurst. The Georgian market town has independent shops, restaurants, marinas and a busy quay, while ferries run across the Solent to the Isle of Wight.

Beaulieu provides one of the area's strongest family days out, combining the National Motor Museum, Palace House and abbey. From the village, a riverside walk continues towards Buckler's Hard and its historic shipbuilding setting.

For the coast, Milford on Sea and Highcliffe provide straightforward beach days, while the wider New Forest offers Bolderwood, Blackwater and numerous woodland and heathland routes. This combination makes Ivy Cottage particularly well suited to groups who want walking, cycling, coast and village life all within one holiday.

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