We travelled to Thatch Cottage for a three night stay for my 50th birthday extravaganza. The communication with our hosts as excellent and the check-in process was simple. The property is amazing and the facilities were perfect for our needs. The local area is lovely with plenty of things to do for all ages and interests and the property is the perfect base if you just want to relax. Thank you to Susanna, Steven & Timo for making my birthday everything I wanted, and very much needed, after an extremely busy year. I hope you can come back some time and visit again.

20 of us, aged between 75 and 8, stayed for a long weekend. It was the perfect location to house all of us, with plenty of space and activities for all, despite the biblical rain. We all loved it and will definitely return again one day!

Adored staying at Thatch Cottage. I was hosting 9 guys on a fitness and wellbeing retreat and it worked perfectly for that purpose. And how often do you get to stay in a Thatch Cottage with a swimming pool in the middle?!

Excellent stay with a large group of friends beautiful pool and hot tub. Facilities were great a big table to share meals with plenty of utensils. Great location. Timo ensured we settled in a don call if needed. Highly recommend thank you Timo

The house and pool were stunning. We chose a beautiful weekend in September and were able to make full use of the amazing pool. The pool area was in full sunshine but there was plenty of umbrellas for shade if needed. There is a lovely mature garden at the back with plenty of both sunshine and shady areas. Having our own pub in the garden was just brilliant and we made good use of this area, even hosting our own pub quiz night! The layout of the house was very unique and the bedrooms were good sizes. Would definitely recommend it!

Brilliant place to stay in the edge of the new forest; fantastic property with great amenities, including pool table, table tennis, bar and vest of all an outdoor pool with hot tub. Plenty of space for our large family group plus dog, with loads to do. Highly recommend this place

The four generations in the family had an enjoyable time around an amazing pool and courtyard . The dining area with its kitchen worked pretty well with the mezzanine tv room for children and young adults , so everyone was close by . The lounge had plenty of comfortable seating for the evenings which were otherwise spent in the “pub” and its area . The goal net has become a badminton net . . table tennis , pool and table football were all given much use . . The area has much to offer whatever the weather - children’s play park , garden centre , heavy horse centre and more.

We all had a great time at Thatch Cottage and really enjoyed our stay. Everything had been thought about and Timo was excellent. A fantastic choice for all ages!

Really enjoyed our stay. Every facility to keep a family of all ages happy. Would highly recommend to friends. The Wilkinson Family

We were a group of 22 family from USA, New Zealand, Australia and UK and we had the most fabulous holiday. The property is very well equipped and was spotlessly clean. We have several cooks in the family and they found the 2 kitchens to be well fitted and equipped. Timo welcomed us and was helpful with any queries we had, as was Susanna with her online replies to questions prior to the visit. She sent us a floor plan of the bedrooms which helped us decide on who went where. The pool, games room and bar were all well used and appreciated, especially having the outside deck to the pub in the garden. There were plenty of pool "toys", noodles etc. All bedrooms and bathrooms were well fitted and beds really comfortable. Would point out for future guests that the stairs to the 3-bed room on the first floor are very steep and only suitable for mobile people to get up! Would love to go back again so will have to find an excuse to get everyone together again. Thank you for helping us have a perfect holiday.

Lovely thatch cottage ideally situated for all the attractions that Dorset has to offer. Spacious accommodation and fantastic pool and hot tub. Definitely recommend.

Couldn't have asked for more. All rooms were beautiful, well decorated and equipped. Timo, the property manager was always quick to reply to any messages and assist with queries.

My 20 guests + 6 dogs and I had the best time at The Thatch Cottage. The house was perfect for our big group. We had lovely weather and were able to enjoy the garden, the tennis table, the pool side and lovely walks and activities minutes away from the cottage. Not to mention the cozy evenings by the fireplace! Timo and Gabi were absolute superstars, tending the bar and helping us in the kitchen. The private pub in the garden is such a bonus and a nice touch. I couldn't recommend this place and hosts enough. Thanks a million times again Timo & co

Celebrating my 40th with Friends and Family. Very lucky with the weather, pool was a lovely temperature, hot tube was very relaxing, kitchen was very well organised, clean and spacious for 20 people. 100% recommended

Just the most wonderful villa complex. Its own little world: pool, jacuzzi, giant communal kitchen and dining area, its own pub, pool table, table tennis - the list goes on. Timo was so helpful and very responsive. I booked for the annual Spring Cottage trip for me and my 18 friends (and 3 children) and it was the best in its 15 yesr history.

This was our second visit and it did not disappoint. The Thatch Cottage is a lovely location to relax with friends for a weekend of birthday celebrations. The games room, pub and hot tub kept us occupied. The kitchen was well equipped and a great social space to gather in. The sitting room is also laid out to be a cosy social space. There were enough bedrooms for 13 adults to sleep comfortably with 6 being ensuite. We would definitely recommend and so would our guests.

We had a great time, the house has everything for all ages, and well equipped for large groups. Good location to the new forest and the south coast. We will def be back in the future.

This property is truly incredible. We were a mixed-age hen party of 21, and everyone was completely blown away by the charm and practicality of the house. It’s huge, it’s quirky, every little detail has been thought of - we cam laden with spare essentials (dishwasher tablets, kitchen roll etc) but we needn’t have bothered. Everything we could possibly need was there. Timo was exceptionally helpful and responsive to any issues, and walking in to roaring fires on a cold February day was such a lovely touch. Could not have asked for a better house for a large group, just sad we didn’t come in summer! We hope to find reason to come back soon, and I’m sure there will be bookings from the other hens as well! Thank you so much

We spent a winter weekend at this beautiful and comfortable house next to the new forest. Despite the very wet weather, we managed a couple of walks, one where we saw wild horses and gorgeous countryside. Susanna & Steven are very flexible and informative hosts and Timo, their property manager, was always very helpful and readily contactable if there were questions that needed answering. It's a very cosy house with two fully functioning fire places which kept the house nice and snug. Two fully equipped kitchens, including a Nespresso machine which we weren't expecting so was a nice surprise. All in all, a very memorable weekend and would highly recommend it to either a few families together or to a large group of family and friends. Maybe we'll come back some day in the summer so we can experience the lovely pool area.

I’m he whole experience was better than I could have hoped for, beautiful house soooo much space. I am glad n end of love fe treatment and wanted to spend New Year’s Eve with all my family in one place and could not of chosen a better place to do it thank you so very much x

We housed our entire family (ages 4 to 87) for a wonderful Christmas week. Even though we couldn’t enjoy the pool (winter) everything worked a treat. Timo was always on hand to answer a question or provide assistance (with a smile). I would love to see how it works in the summer. Thank you for accommodating us.

Our group of 17 loved the property, we particularly liked the lounge area and the big kitchen. The Christmas trees and wood burners made for a really cosy setting. The bar and games room were great fun. Timo was fantastic and Luigi and Jackie were really lovely too - they cooked us a great meal. It’s worth noting that in our opinion, there are 2 rooms that may not be suitable for some adults as one had bunk beds and one was up a steep vertical staircase. Overall we had a brilliant time.

Great space for a family party.

We had a party of 17 family members plus 2 dogs. Age range 14-85. It was so lovely to be welcomed with a roaring fire. The living spaces are great and a good size. Bedrooms good too. A few bits missing but rectified straight away. Thank you, hopefully we’ll be back when it’s warmer to try the pool.

Thatch Cottage is a real find. Beautifully designed and well equipped for large groups with multi-function areas to enjoy. From an onsite pub, to separate games room, outdoor pool and hot tub there are many facilities to enjoy onsite. We really enjoyed our stay and will look to return during the less inclement weather months to enjoy the experience from a different perspective. The hosts were welcoming, friendly and attentive making it seamless from start to finish. Look forward to returning in the future.

Lovely property

Perfect sized property for a large mixed work group. Pool table, swimming pool, hot tub and a stocked bar! everything our group wanted was here in one place. the hosts were lovely and accommodating with regards to check in and check out times. Gent onsite gave us the initial tour (needed as this is a decent sized property for large groups). Overall a really good stay - couldn't have been better.

What a beautiful thatch cottage. Very clean, tidy with all the necessities you would need. We were met the moment we turned up and shown round. There wasn’t anything to be unhappy about. Everyone that stayed were happy with their rooms. The pool was surprisingly warm and the hot tub a perfect touch for the evening. We were spoilt with the weather and enjoyed the outside area. I can’t recommend this highly enough. We will definitely be going back one day. Thank you Susanna and Steven for letting us rent and thank you to Timo for looking after us.

Wonderful weekend celebrating my 70tth birthday with my family everything was perfect even the weather. Plenty to do for all ages in our group a beautiful house , very comfortable and lovely warm pool what more could you ask for highly recommended

Can’t recommend Thatch Cottage enough! We were celebrating our Golden Wedding with our four children, partners and six grandchildren (17 in all) plus three dogs. The pool and jacuzzi were very much a favourite of the children as well as the adults which was situated in a courtyard around the bedrooms and dining facilities. The Gaming Room (partially above the kitchen) was a particular favourite with the younger members of the family. The large garden had a billiards room, table tennis, table top football and darts along with football goal and badminton net. The dogs were in doggy heaven with so much space to run around in. Although there were restaurants nearby which were highly recommended, we chose to use the BBQ most nights and eat in to cater for the various dietary requirements of the group. We also had a Chinese takeaway delivered one evening. The cottage had all the necessary crockery & cutlery required and the long dining table in the main kitchen was constantly in use. There were two ovens in the main kitchen and large gas stove in the smaller kitchen, which we tended not to use that much apart from the fridge/freezer which was larger than the one in the main kitchen. Timo who greeted us was most helpful and showed us around when we arrived. He was easily reached for any queries and replied within minutes. Some of us stayed on site for the whole week as we were already familiar with the area, while others ventured out to the coast and Moor Valley Park nearby. We were very lucky to have a glorious sunny week with no rain and were sad to be leaving when we did.

15 of us age from 5-70 Plenty of bedrooms Swimming pool used every day - great fun in the sheltered courtyard Large garden set up for different games Dog friendly Room to spread out

Well equipped house. Great pool and hot tub, Kids and adults alike loved the games room. Garden is big and secure. Good location for beach.