Oakapple Cottage

4.2★

9 Guests
4 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Broadband / WiFi

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

10 Customer Review(s)

Hazel
July 2024

“The garden was in need of upkeep & we couldn't get the AGA to work even though the owner sent a video.”

The downstairs shower was nice but it was impossible to keep the floor dry. However we enjoyed our stay but didn't realise how close it was to such a busy road so parking was a real issue.

The downstairs shower was nice but it was impossible to keep the floor dry. However we enjoyed our stay but didn't realise how close it was to such a busy road so parking was a real issue.

- Hazel, July 2024

Firstly I’m glad you enjoyed your stay. It’s ashame their were a few issues noted, we do always reach out to guests before arrival and are available through out the stay if their are any issues. The garden has been tricky this year due to the weather it is pretty much the same as the photos, we cut the shrubs back twice per year and the grass is cut regularly although the weather has been as issue on odd occasions this year. The AGA is an old fashioned 1974 AGA fully service annually, we don’t leave this on as it costs a lot to run and isn’t environmentally friendly. It’s not for everyone, hence why we installed a Bosch electric oven and have a plug in elect hob, microwave grill, electric slow cooker and steamer all installed in the cottage incase people struggle with the AGA it can take a couple of attempts to get going but it works fine you just need appreciate this not a modern cooker and most AGA don’t start first time every time. The shower was upgraded 12 months ago when we replaced the boiler, it’s a power shower possibly a bit too powerful hence it does cause a bit of spray onto the tiled floor at times, there are extra bath towels in this room and we don’t often get complaints as the shower is an addition not shown in the property spec, most appreciate the upgraded room. Their is parking for three large cars on the drive plus a large pub car park just across the road at the SWAN. If you speak with the pub they are normally fine with you parking there we can speak to them directly if guest need an extra space. There are also 10% discount vouchers for the pub food and drink in the cottage for guests to use. Property Owner
Marcus March 2024

“We really enjoyed our stay at Oakapple in early March.”

We were a family group with two grandparents, four younger adults, a dog and a toddler. Although the weather was not on our side, the garden looked welcoming and was secure. It has all the attributes for a barbecue in the sun when the warmer weather arrives. The inside of the house is comfy and not too fussy. There is plenty of everything (glasses, towels, cutlery etc) for 9 adults. The conservatory at the back of the house is big and roomy. Unfortunately the cool weather meant that it was not always warm enough to be able to comfortably sit in it for long. We can recommend Oakapple Cottage for a family getaway.

- Marcus, March 2024
Salina February 2024

“We had issues with boiler throughout stay.”

had to reset it several times a day to get any heating. this really needs looking at by the owner and its not acceptable for guests to have to keep faffing about with it as constant faults flashing throughout the day. there were pots left in dishwasher many of which were still dirty we found slugs in kitchen every morning- i know its an old house but some copper tape around kitchen side door would stop that. there were rats in the garden ( around the side)- we opened the kitchen side door near utility and we saw two in what looked like the old coal shed- you need to put something down to get rid of those. filthy stained bath upstairs which was unusable- no one wanted to sit in it. the slope down from gate to conservatory covered in slime so one elderly person in the group slipped quite badly walking down it the shower room downstairs basically flooded whenever anyone used the shower- needs a longer shower screen or some kind of run off point. trying to get in and out off the main road was a challenge in the cars. sorry all so negative but for what we paid we expected a better maintained holiday house- all the ones we've rented from Sykes in the past have been perfect. sadly not this one.

- Salina, February 2024

Hi there, We have had the property on with Sykes for three years and this is the first time we have had such list of issues which does raise a few questions to us. We weren’t made aware of any ongoing issues other than the boiler was off on arrival, we spoke to guest and made it clear in addition to the welcome note to call or message if they had any further issues. The heating going off was noted by guests we called them and they had reset it. We told the guest to contact us directly if there was an issue. We had no contact beyond that first point hence how can we resolve this without knowing it had just tripped off. We haven’t had an issue with any of the previous guests over Xmas / New Year … hence we weren’t aware this was a big issue and we would have got someone in to sort this if we knew. Many issues never been noted by other guests, but we will look into them, the Dishwasher is possibly an oversight, but this is the first time we have ever had an issue. Ultimately we do appreciate the boiler may have affected the stay, we can’t however do anything if guests don’t contact us until after the stay. Thanks Property Owner
Ruth October 2023

“Facilities were lovely and when we needed to contact the owners they were very helpful and sorted our issue.”

- Ruth, October 2023
Beverley September 2023

“A beautiful cottage, literally a couple of minute’s walk away from the forest.”

Loads of space for a large family or a friendship group. We actually spent all our time in the large conservatory and garden and only went into the front room/snug on one occasion, and the dining room a couple of times to play board games, but we were blessed with the weather and I imagine the living room with a very large wood burner would be amazing in colder months. The house was really well stocked, with everything you could possibly need for a comfortable stay; the owners even left us a bottle of fizz and a tub of choccies, which was a lovely thought. There were plenty of lovely quality toilet rolls too! I know this seems an odd thing to comment on, but so often we go to a property that has frankly cost a considerable sum, to be left with a couple of cheap rolls for the whole week! Bedding and towels were luxurious and smelled lovely and fresh and clean, and the beds and pillows were comfy. I personally didn’t like the position of the bed in the master bedroom, as one side was against the wall - fine for youngsters with sturdy bladders, but middle aged ladies such as I, who need to get up for a pee, have to either wake up the other half, or clamber over them! A minor gripe, however, and one which won’t affect the majority of people! The garden was beautiful, and our dog absolutely loved it; he particularly enjoyed having cool shady spots to lie when it got too hot, but there was plenty of sun all day. It was large and completely secure, and there were a couple of relaxing sun loungers in addition to the garden table and chairs. We loved the games area with darts, pool and air hockey; our only tiny niggle was that it wasn’t lit, so as these evenings are now drawing in quickly, we were unable to play as often as we’d like. The location is great, as mentioned previously, almost in the forest, and only 20-30mins away from beautiful beaches. The village centre is only 10 mins walk, and there is a great selection of eateries and all the usual shops you would expect/need. The Swan pub is literally across the road, and is good for drinks but many better places to eat in town (in our opinion). The owners were in contact and were very responsive, but as they had thought of absolutely everything, there was nothing that we needed. We chose this area randomly, based on the pictures of the house, and I’m really glad we did, we had a lovely stay and would definitely recommend both the location and this specific property. A lovely stay, thank you.

- Beverley, September 2023
Claire April 2023

“The house was perfect for a family reunion to celebrate some special birthdays.”

The welcome gifts for Easter on arrival was a lovely touch. Thank you! The house had all the facilities we needed, plenty of socialising and dining space for 9 of us. We couldn't get the aga going but the portable electric hob and rice cooker worked out well. Our only slight problem was the house is on a busy main road and the kids found it difficult to sleep in the front bedroom but this was a minor issue. The house is in a great location, a short walk to Lyndhurst where there are pubs, restaurants and supermarkets and some lovely quaint little shops. Thanks for a lovely stay!

- Claire, April 2023
Andrew February 2023

“We had a lovely weekday stay in the New Forest.”

A lovely cottage with excellent facilities. The lounge was snug with the wood burner in winter. The kitchen facilities were excellent and the kids enjoyed getting to grips with the AGA. We enjoyed the garden and the pool table. Beds were very comfortable and we had enough luxury towels to enjoy the roll top bath. Conveniently located near lots of dog walking opportunities, and opposite the pub which does excellent wholesome food. Thank you for having us.

- Andrew, February 2023
Charlotte September 2022

“Lovely location of holiday home in Lyndhurst.”

Parking for 3 cars, nice secure garden which is suitable for dogs.

- Charlotte, September 2022
Gaye March 2022

“Oakapple cottage is very comfortable and we immediately felt 'at home'.”

The aga made the kitchen lovely and warm, as was the central heating. Gorgeous bedding and good space in bedrooms. Lots of useful kitchen appliances and plenty of crockery. Could do with Serving Spoons but that was a tiny 'want' really. Great to have the conservatory to put walking boots and buggies in But during 'warmer' weather, it must be a lovely seating area. Garden was just right with lots of birds too. Great to be opposite the Swan Pub, who had a good menu and catered for our little Grandchildren very well. The whole stay at Oakapple was fab, especially as we had 3 babies and a dog and 6 adults. Walkable to Lyndhurst which has interesting shops. Oakapple Owners very caring of our needs. Happy enjoyable stay. Thank you.

- Gaye, March 2022
N August 2021

“Great spot to stay.”

Beautiful house and garden. Great location for distance to the village go food and shops. Just a short walk and your in the forest.

- N, August 2021

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Summary

Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x double, 1 x triple bunk with trundle bed, 1 x twin
Bathroom with roll-top bath, shower over, basin and WC
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
Kitchen
Dining room
Sitting room
Snug with woodburning stove
Family room
Conservatory
Central heating
Gas Aga cooker and hob, electric oven, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine
42inch Smart TV and WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Lockable shed for bike storage
Travel cot and high chair available
Off-road parking for three cars
Enclosed lawn garden with barbecue
Garage with pool table
Three well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.6 miles, The Swan Inn pub is opposite the property
Note: Dogs are to be kept downstairs and not left unattended for long periods of time
Note: Guests are asked to be mindful about to manage their pets and try and avoid undue barking at unreasonable hours, either early or late
Note: Guests are asked to be respectful of neighbours and refrain from being outside in the garden area after 12
Note: There is strictly no smoking at this property
Please note: Bookings are only accepted on Fridays for this property for seven nights only (except Christmas and New Year)
Lyndhurst shops are 0.6 mile to Lyndhurst and along a wide footpath which is within walking distance
Please note: Guests must depart on the 27th December that week with a minimum of 5 nights stay.

The property

Oakapple Cottage is an 18th century detached property set in the village of Lyndhurst in Hampshire.

The property has four bedrooms, including a king-size, a double, a family room with triple bunk (double bed below and single on top) and pull out trundle bed, plus a twin, served by a family bathroom, together sleeping 9.

The property also comprises a cloakroom, kitchen, dining room, sitting room, family room, conservatory and snug with woodburning stove.

Outside, there is off-road parking available and a lawn garden to the rear.

Oakapple Cottage is an idyllic setting for a getaway with loved ones to the south coast.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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About the location

LYNDHURST

Southampton 9.4 miles; Milford-on-Sea 12 miles; Christchurch 14.9 miles.

Enjoying a rich royal history is the village of Lyndhurst, known as the capital of the New Forest National Park, frequently visited throughout the centuries by kings and queens thanks to it being established as a royal hunting ground by William the Conqueror. Home to quaint Tudor style buildings and a scattering of welcoming pubs and local shops and boutiques, this lovely settlement has everything you need to enjoy a wonderful stay in Hampshire. One of the village's famous residents is Alice Pleasance Liddell, the inspiration behind Lewis Carroll's 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland', resting in the graveyard of St Michael and All Angels' Church. Walk up to Bolton's Bench, an elevated spot to perch at and take in the views of the landscape, before visiting the New Forest Heritage Centre offering a history into this spectacular national park with interactive exhibits and exhibitions. Walkers can delight in a great choice of walking routes, start out by exploring the area with a circular walk around Lyndhurst, whilst cyclists can embark on a tour of the park on popular routes like Lyndhurst to Brockenhurst, or over to Hatchet Pond, with bikes available to hire from The Woods Cyclery. Stay in Lyndhurst for a rural retreat in Hampshire.

Please note: The minimum duration of stay is 4 nights.

This property offers the following short breaks:

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Reviews & Ratings

“The garden was in need of upkeep & we couldn't get the AGA to work even though the owner sent a video.”

“We really enjoyed our stay at Oakapple in early March.”

“We had issues with boiler throughout stay.”

“Facilities were lovely and when we needed to contact the owners they were very helpful and sorted our issue.”

“A beautiful cottage, literally a couple of minute’s walk away from the forest.”

“The house was perfect for a family reunion to celebrate some special birthdays.”

“We had a lovely weekday stay in the New Forest.”

“Lovely location of holiday home in Lyndhurst.”