Sleeps 8 | 4 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | Large garden | 3 dogs | Parking for 4 cars | Walks from the door

Overview of Gorselands Cottage

Gorselands Cottage is a detached four-bedroom holiday home sleeping eight in a peaceful woodland setting on the edge of Burley near Ringwood. Surrounded by mature trees and a large private garden, it offers the kind of location many visitors picture when planning a New Forest holiday, with walking and cycling routes accessible directly from the property. View our full range of large holiday cottages near Ringwood here.

The cottage has a comfortable, traditional feel inside. A separate lounge with a wood-burning stove provides a relaxed place to spend evenings together, while the open-plan kitchen diner gives the whole group space to cook, eat and socialise. French doors lead from the dining area into the garden, making it easy to move between indoor and outdoor spaces during warmer weather.

One of the four bedrooms is on the ground floor and has its own en-suite shower room. Three further bedrooms upstairs share a spacious family bathroom with both a roll-top bath and a separate walk-in shower. The mix of two king-size rooms and two twins works particularly well for two families or grandparents holidaying with children.

The garden is another major reason to choose Gorselands Cottage. A large lawn gives children and dogs room to enjoy the outdoors, while a covered decked seating area creates somewhere sheltered to relax with a drink or coffee.

Burley is around a 20-minute walk away, bringing pubs, cafés, shops, cycle hire and the village's distinctive New Forest character within easy reach. For groups looking for a large cottage where the forest begins almost at the gate, Gorselands Cottage is particularly well placed.

Gorselands Cottage at a Glance

Who is Gorselands Cottage Best For?

Gorselands Cottage is especially well suited to two families sharing. Two king-size bedrooms provide comfortable rooms for parents, while the two twin rooms give four children or teenagers proper full-size single beds.

The ground-floor en-suite bedroom also makes the house a useful option for a multi-generational group, as grandparents or another couple can have their own bathroom without needing to use the stairs regularly.

Walkers and cyclists are particularly well served by the setting. Forest routes can be joined from the property and bicycles can be stored securely in the lockable garage.

Dog owners should also find the combination of a large garden and immediate access to the surrounding countryside particularly appealing.

Why is Gorselands Cottage a Great Large Holiday Home?

• Sleeps eight across four proper bedrooms
• Ground-floor king-size bedroom with en-suite shower room
• Two king bedrooms and two twin bedrooms
• Large private garden surrounded by woodland
• Walking and cycling routes from the doorstep
• Separate lounge with wood-burning stove
• Secure bicycle storage in a lockable garage
• Burley village is around a 20-minute walk away

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people does Gorselands Cottage sleep?

Gorselands Cottage sleeps up to eight guests across four bedrooms.

How many bedrooms does Gorselands Cottage have?

There are four bedrooms: two king-size bedrooms and two twin bedrooms.

Is there a bedroom on the ground floor?

Yes. The ground floor has a king-size bedroom with its own en-suite shower room.

Are dogs welcome at Gorselands Cottage?

Yes. Up to three well-behaved dogs are welcome, subject to the property's pet conditions and applicable charge.

Can you walk into Burley?

Yes. Burley village is approximately a 20-minute walk from the cottage.

Is there parking at Gorselands Cottage?

Yes. Electric gates lead to a private gravel driveway with parking for up to four cars.

Bedrooms & Bathrooms at Gorselands Cottage

Gorselands Cottage sleeps eight across four bedrooms, with one king-size bedroom on the ground floor and three further bedrooms upstairs.

The arrangement works especially well for two families because the two king-size bedrooms can accommodate parents while the two twin rooms provide four full-size single beds for children, teenagers or friends.

Group Accommodation Layout

Bedroom 1 is on the ground floor and has a 5ft king-size bed, hanging space and storage beneath the bed. Its en-suite includes a shower cubicle, WC, basin and heated towel rail.

Bedroom 2 is upstairs and has another 5ft king-size bed with wardrobe space.

Bedrooms 3 and 4 each contain two full-size 3ft single beds, giving the cottage four separate single sleeping spaces.

How does the layout work for a group of 8?

For two families, the two king-size bedrooms are the obvious choice for parents while the twin bedrooms can accommodate up to four children or teenagers.

A multi-generational group may prefer to allocate the ground-floor en-suite room to grandparents, leaving the first-floor bedrooms to the rest of the family.

The two twin rooms also make the property useful for groups where several guests prefer separate beds rather than sharing doubles.

Bathroom Layout

The ground-floor king-size bedroom has an en-suite shower room with shower cubicle, basin, WC and heated towel rail.

Upstairs, the remaining three bedrooms share a spacious family bathroom with a roll-top bath, large walk-in shower, basin, WC and heated towel rail.

Facilities & Information at Gorselands Cottage

The main living spaces are divided between a separate lounge and a sociable kitchen diner. The lounge has generous seating arranged around a wood-burning stove, giving the group somewhere comfortable to relax after a day walking or cycling in the forest.

The kitchen diner has an electric range cooker with double oven and grill, gas hob, integrated fridge freezer, dishwasher and microwave. A dining table seats all eight guests, while French doors open directly into the garden.

A washing machine and tumble dryer are also provided, particularly useful for longer stays, muddy walking gear and family holidays.

Outside, steps lead from the gravel path onto the large lawn. A covered wooden arbour shelters a rattan corner sofa, providing an appealing place to sit even when the weather is changeable. A large picnic bench gives the group another option for outdoor meals.

Secure bicycle storage is available in the lockable garage, while electric gates open onto the gravel driveway with parking for up to four cars.

Facilities

Category	Facilities
Kitchen	Electric range cooker, double oven and grill, gas hob, fridge freezer, microwave, dishwasher
Dining	Table seating 8
Living Room	Comfortable seating, Smart TV and wood burner
Laundry	Washing machine and tumble dryer
Garden	Large private lawn
Outdoor Seating	Covered arbour with rattan seating and picnic bench
Bike Storage	Secure lockable garage
Parking	Gated driveway for 4 cars
Heating	Gas central heating
Connectivity	WiFi

Important Information

Information	Details
Changeover	Friday
Dogs	Up to 3
Pet Charge	£30 per dog per week
Dog Conditions	Dogs should be over 1 year old unless agreed in advance, house-trained and well behaved
Children	All ages welcome
Baby Equipment	Not provided
Linen & Towels	Included
Beach Towels	Guests should bring their own
Heating	Gas central heating
Logs	Included
Bike Storage	Lockable garage
EV Charging	Not provided
Mobile Reception	Variable
Smoking	Not permitted
Short Breaks	Available subject to season and availability
Security	External camera covers the gated entrance and garage area and is not in use while guests occupy the property

Location & Things to Do Near Gorselands Cottage

Gorselands Cottage sits in an excellent part of the New Forest for groups who want to spend much of their holiday outdoors. Woodland and forest tracks surround the property, allowing walkers and cyclists to head out without first driving to a trailhead. The wider Burley area combines open heath, woodland and quiet lanes, with New Forest ponies and cattle regularly encountered along the way.

Burley itself is around a 20-minute walk away. The village has a particularly distinctive character, with traditional pubs, cafés, tea rooms, shops and its long association with local folklore and witchcraft. Cycle hire is available in the village, making it easy to explore longer forest routes, while seasonal wagon rides offer a slower way to see the surrounding landscape.

A popular local walk loops around Burley through open forest and past Castle Hill, with views towards the Avon Valley. For cyclists, the former railway routes and forest tracks around the village provide plenty of choice for both shorter family rides and longer days out.

Brockenhurst offers another classic New Forest experience, with ponies often wandering through the village and numerous walking routes radiating into the surrounding countryside. Ringwood is useful for a wider selection of shops and restaurants, while Lymington combines a historic town centre with harbour walks, sailing and views across the Solent.

The coast is also close enough for easy beach days. Highcliffe and Avon Beach are around 10 miles away, while Mudeford offers harbour scenery, crabbing and ferries towards the sandbank and Hengistbury Head.

This mix of forest and coast gives Gorselands Cottage plenty of variety for a week away. Groups can spend one day walking directly from the garden, another cycling around Burley and the next beside the sea, without needing to travel far across Hampshire and Dorset.

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