Little Brookwood

Little Brookwood is a newly refurbished, self contained annexe to our home with its own entrance and private garden. Situated on the edge of the South Downs national park, it is convenient for lovely local rural walks and benefits from a local shop and pubs - all within walking distance. Nearby historic Bishops Waltham provides more local shops and amenities. and the Meon Valley, Winchester, Portsmouth, Southampton, Marwell Zoo, and the beautiful New Forest are all within easy reach by car. The space Little Brookwood is joined to our main house, although there is no open access between the properties. There is a separate private entrance and a small private garden with patio and plants providing a sunny, sheltered space to sit. The property is on one floor and has 2 double bedrooms, a small kitchen, good sized bathroom with shower, large sunny sitting/dining room and a separate study. Free parking is available for 2 cars on our driveway. The front door is up 2 steps, with handrail if needed, and leads to an entrance area with space for boots/coats etc. Bedroom 1 has a king size double bed, small open hanging space and chest of drawers and large mirror, 2 bedside tables and lamps. Bedroom 2 has 2 small single beds (80cm wide), which can be pushed together, but are not zip and link. The room is normally set up with a single bed - please let me know if you wish the second bed to be put up. There is a chest of drawers and bedside table with lamp. The bathroom has a large walk in shower, toilet and basin, with heated mirror and shaver socket. The kitchen has a gas cooker, microwave, fridge with small freezer compartment, washing machine and dishwasher. Well equipped with essentials, including cafetiere, kettle and toaster, cutlery and crockery and wine glasses. The sitting/dining room has 2 settees, 1 chair, a dining table and 4 chairs. Smart TV. Access to garden through patio doors. The study has a desk and office chair, and is suitable for working quietly with good free Wi-Fi connection. Young children/babies - please let me know in advance if you need a travel cot and a high chair, which I can provide if needed. Local area - things to do: Swanmore village has a small shop and post office, and 3 pubs - all within walking distance. Swanmore has a bus route, with a bus stop 100 metres away. Buses go to Winchester, Fareham and beyond. There are rural day walks direct from the property taking you to Soberton, Droxford, Meonstoke, Exton and along the Meon Valley. The South Downs Way passes through Exton (approx 4 miles away). Shorter looped walks are also very pretty. There is a play area at the recreation ground and plenty of open space to enjoy around the village. Nearby, historic Bishops Waltham is a pretty market town (1.5 miles away), where there are plenty of independent retailers (green grocers, fishmonger, butcher) plus a Co-op and small Sainsburys. There are also several pubs and places to eat. Further afield: Winchester, Portsmouth and Southampton are all approximately 30 minutes drive away and provide many interesting opportunities for sight-seeing, theatre, dining etc. Attractions include - Marwell Zoo, Paulton's Park, the New Forest, Historic ships at Portsmouth Dockyard, Chichester Festival Theatre. Wickham Music Festival is a popular music festival that takes place in August and is approximately 3 and a half miles away Guest access Guests have sole use of all the areas of Little Brookwood as described. Access to the keys is via a lock box. Other things to note We are sorry that we do not accept pets. Commercial photography in any part of the premises is prohibited.