Communication with Anne was first class from the moment of booking, to arrival and greeting. We were advised well in advance of Covid procedures and given very accurate directions to the property, which is wonderfully secluded in the forest, yet just minutes from Burley. The accommodation has everything you need, it is simple but characterful and in the perfect setting.

Beautiful grounds, wonderful location, very small, basic bathroom and beds small but overall comfortable

We had a really nice stay at this cottage in New Forest. It was quite comfortable, and the gardens are beautiful. It’s a slice of paradise.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here with our three young children. The cottage is comfortable, spacious and well equipped with everything you could need. Anne is a very welcoming and helpful host and we'd highly recommend staying here.

We had a great weekend at this cottage, Anne met us on arrival and was friendly and welcoming. The cottage was very comfortable and had everything we needed. The location is great and the kids loved exploring the countryside and seeing the ponies.

A lovely cottage in the heart of the New Forest perfect for a break away from the towns and cities. Came here for my 50th birthday to spend quality time with my family which is exactly what we did. Fantastic walks through the countryside which is right on the doorstep and wonderful pub lunches especially at the White Buck which Anne kindly recommended. Anne was a great host who responded really promptly with any queries that we had but left us to our own devices during our stay. Beautiful flowers,chocolates and wine left for us on our arrival, such a lovely touch. Would highly recommend.

Anne was there to meet us when we arrived and had left us some flowers, a very tasty red wine and a lovely box of chocolates that the children destroyed in an exceptionally speedy fashion. Cottage is right in the middle of woodland and is in walking distance of Burley. We had a great time adventuring in the ‘forest’ and enjoyed a lovely long lunch in the Burley Inn and then treated ourselves to a gorgeous ice cream (we were spoilt for choice for shops selling it) Burley also has places to rent bikes which if we’d been there for longer we’d definitely looked into. We spent the vast majority of time at the cottage and in the small walled garden and it really was just a perfect base for a very relaxing weekend away We’ll be back!

We received a very warm welcome even though we arrived late in the evening. The cottage was clean comfortable and bigger than we expected. We had a lovely family birthday weekend and would definitely recommend a stay and hope to go back in the future.

Great place to stay and cottage had everything we needed. Anne was fantastic and on hand if we needed anything. Very quiet and peaceful and plenty of space.

Anne was a lovely host, very accommodating and had equipped the cottage with most things you would need for a holiday break. The accommodation was very clean and the bedrooms, kitchen and living room were spacious for a cottage. We brought our dog who was very relaxed here and enjoyed the woodland and heathland walks on the doorstep. We saw deer, ponies, cows and donkeys whilst out exploring. Burley is tiny but has a couple of reasonable pubs and a lovely shop with decent variety. Great place to explore the New Forest from and thoughtfully set up.

May/June 2018 Castle Top House was truly everything we had hoped our rental (from VRBO photos) would be. We had chosen the New Forest in particular as it was within easy driving distance for visiting family in Southampton and Bournemouth area. Our interest was piqued while reading about the free roaming ponies, horses, and cows in the nearby Hampshire moors and surrounding countryside. And indeed, they were plentiful giving us many opportunities for photos. The owner, Anne, welcomed us warmly, with beautiful flowers, wine and chocolates awaiting us as we arrived at Castle Top. The spacious kitchen was very well equipped, and the living room, also quite large and provided ample seating for family and friends who came to visit. We especially relished the lovely views of the many flowering vines and colorful garden beds bordering the house. We had an evening planned for 16 family relatives, and as the weather was overcast, we made plans to entertain indoors, as there was plenty of room. When everyone arrived, the sun came out and the party was moved immediately to our favorite spot, a colorful cozy hidden garden with good size table and chairs. It was ideal for the gathering, picture perfect!! The long country lane leading to Castle Top, seemed endless, our first time finding it. But , we soon learned our way to local pubs for great eating, in Burley, Ringwood( two supermarkets as well), Bournemouth and Southampton area. There are side lanes and the woods offering walks and hiking.; it is high advisable though, to wear closed shoes, long pants, and long shirts due to the prevalence of deer ticks.! We have returned home to the US, bringing fond memories of our English Country abode, and highly recommend it to you if you are seeking a comfortable non- touristy cottage in the heart of English countryside. Sukey and Malcolm D.