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Reviews of New Forest house with large garden, near sea. Perfect for families with children

New Forest house with large garden, near sea. Perfect for families with children
Lymington, ENG

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short break
This property worked well for us as a family - we used it as a base for a family wedding in Lymington - and it had the perfect number of bedrooms to sleep us all - thank you very much Nathan and Julia
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Some TLC needed
The bedrooms layout were good, there was plenty of parking space, the conservatory was a lovely space and communication with the owner was good. However the dining room table only sat 8 so we had to bring in a rickerty table from outside and a couple of the family had to sit on the breakfast counter. There were plenty of plates and cutlery etc but the cutlery in particular could do with updating! The bedroom and bathroom upstairs were both great. However the beds in some of the other bedrooms were very old and uncomfortable - some of our party left early as the beds hurt their backs. There were enough chairs in the lounge for everyone to sit on, but that included dining room chairs so not very comfortable to sit and chat and play games as a family of 13. The garden was a lovely area and the grandchildren loved the swing and as a family we made use of badminton and table tennis. However the grass was so long and everything so overgrown that we couldn’t use any of the outside seating apart from the wooden table and chairs outside the conservatory. This could be a lovely property but would benefit from some TLC
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 14, 2023
Thank you for the feedback, Jane. We are glad that you had a good stay overall. The only comment that we found fair in the review was about grass -- and it has been taken care of since. Unfortunately, we cannot agree with the other comments, and the statement that some guests left early due to inconvenient beds sounds dubious given that we talked on the phone in the middle of your stay and you said that everything was great in the house. Best wishes, Nathan

10/10 Excellent

Sophie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a large family get together with children
We we’re really pleased with the property, especially the kitchen and dining area. It was very clean, the kitchen was very well stocked with utensils, cups and crockery. The garden was lovely for the children, the trampoline and rope swing were well used. The extra fridge in the utility meant there was more than enough fridge space for all the food and drink for a group of 15 for 3 nights. Great communication from the hosts and the recommendation for a meal at the monkey brew house was well received we had a fantastic lunch there. The only negative would be that some of us felt the beds were a little uncomfortable, but we all said we would happily stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Robert R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal family get together house. Well positioned for the New Forest and the seaside. Easy to get to
The property is very spacious and well suited for family get togethers. The furniture is adequate and the garden is a really good size with plenty of spaces for the family. The white goods are showing their age and could be replaced to make the property a 10/10. The TV reception was a bit in and out. Whether its the position of the house/dish I'm not sure but it does need some attention. But overall a very good holiday let. Would I return? Yes, with one or two minor upgrades.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Chris F., Langford, Biggleswade

Liked: Cleanliness
Lymington
We really enjoyed our stay here. Great family space throughout. Facilities were good. We made full use of the garden and the activities. Lovely walk next to the house, 5 mins into lymington by car and easy to get to local area. For a family weekend we would recommend this property. Check in and departure easy and communication with Nathan was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful place to stay
We stayed here as a family celebrating my mums 80th birthday, special memories to cherish, and visiting The Pig was just wonderful for us all. We shall return I'm sure x
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and garden to enjoy the Forest!
Cornerways perfectly suited our needs for a small scale staff retreat (8 adults). Good amount of space to spread out - the Conservatory/kitchen is a lovely space. Weather was good to us, so we were able to have a lot of our meals at the outdoor veranda which was also very nice. Garden particularly good - having a sense of almost being in the midst of the forest! Lots of spaces to spread out or come together around the fire pit gazing at the stars (we're Londoners who don't get to the see the stars often!). We didn't need it but could see there is plenty of provision for children of all ages (table tennis, trampoline, football net, etc) Kitchen well supplied and range cooker is great. We did a lot of cooking, so if I were to be picky, I'd say a bit more dining cutlery could be handy . Beds all good - bedding not 5-star hotel standard, but all well laundered and fine. Communication with Nathan was all good - quick to respond to queries and a really helpful pack of information came through in advance which actually left very little to need to ask! Many thanks for a lovely stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip
Loved this place, very homely, tonnes of space, kids and dog paradise! An earlier check in would have topped this stay off.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
Nice house for big groups and a great location - would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Daniel O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely weekend
Lovely area to stay, nice house with plenty of space. Kids loved the garden.

4/10 Poor

Peter E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family celebration
The location of the property is excellent and we did have a good time together. However, we all felt that the property was way below the standard that we are used to for instance when booking through companies such as Rural Retreats. 1. The mattresses in almost all of the beds were well beyond their replacement date and were quite uncomfortable. The springs in one of the downstairs double mattresses were beginning to poke through the surface and made for very uncomfortable sleeping; 2. The bedding sheets and pillow cases were quite shoddy and some were appalling and many of the pillows again were beyond their replacement date; 3. The cutlery was really quite inadequate for a party of 12 people. There was a lot of it but there were lots of tiny and unsuitable items. The kitchen knives were in desperate need of sharpening but there was no sharpening implement. There was a number of different small coffee making implements all of which appeared quite usable and suitable at first glance until you got around to using them. We asked one of our family who arrived the next day to bring a cafetiere as well as some wine glasses of which there were only four; 4. Some of the cupboards under the sink were dirty; 5. Some of the bath mats had seen better days and appeared unhygienic. The drainage was quite poor particularly in the showers which caused them to back up so that your feet were in a cm or two of water; 6. Most of the downstairs rooms, particularly the lounge, were dark and dismal and two of the four light bulbs in the lounge were missing making this room very dark. The ventilation was generally quite poor with many windows unable to be opened because a key that fit the locks couldn’t be found. Most rooms felt rather damp and smelled musty. The conservatory became particularly hot on the one sunny evening that we had and it was difficult to keep it cool inside even with the door to the garden open; 7. The furniture throughout the ground floor was quite old and very tired and some, particularly in the lounge was not very clean. Some curtains were coming off the rail; 8. The furniture outside on the decking was really in a very poor state; 9. Finally, the garden was very overgrown and not very pleasant to look at. Some wisteria and ivy was growing through the windows. A fire-pit was advertised. In fact it was a small scorched bonfire area; The cleaning lady had done her best to make the house clean and presentable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 3, 2021
We respect every guest's opinion, and comments in guests' reviews often offer very valuable insights for us to learn from and improve. However, we completely disagree with this review. We feel that the description of most items -- from beds to furniture to the garden -- is inaccurate and unfair. It is almost as if the the review was written about another house that we do not recognise. Part of the guests' group did not show up without notice, and later asked us to refund them for lower occupancy. We mostly did, so we truly do not understand what could have caused such unfounded criticism.

10/10 Excellent

Keenan Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Accommodation was exactly as listed and was brilliant for the holiday we planned
Experience was excellent and Nathan answered all questions and kept in touch the whole time
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Claire D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Sway road property
The house was a great base. We could visit lots of local attractions easily. It was spacious and accommodated 9 guests easily. The children really enjoyed playing in the garden, using the rope swing and the football goal. The house itself is a little tired and could do with some updating. Mostly the house was clean but not nearly as clean as other properties we have stayed in. Towels and bedding were provided but they smelt a little like they had either been left in the washing machine too long or hadn’t been dried thoroughly.

10/10 Excellent

Ruth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely holiday in Lymington
Spacious house and garden. We enjoyed the swing, table tennis and other garden games. House great for 5 adults and 5 children. One minor point is that we found the fridge small for food for 10 people. But we loved our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Danyal Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Bit old dated needs updating to be a little more modernised
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 10, 2020
Hi Danyal, Thank you for having stayed with us. Hope that you had a good time in our house. We always appreciate our guests' constructive comments as they allow us to improve. However, we do not think that this comment or the rating are fair. We believe that the house's description and photos truly depict the rooms and the outdoor area accurately, and what one sees one gets when booking the property. The house was built in the 60s. We think that it is cozy and has a character, and truly enjoy being there. This year we put in a lot of effort into renovation: replaced carpets in bedrooms with wooden flooring, replaced the carpet on the stairs and landing, renewed outside water pipe to improve pressure, repainted rooms. We asked offline what specifically you would have liked to be "modernised", but did not get a reply. The house is not a brand-new building, and that is why we think it is unfair to give it low rating for not being modern. If one is looking to stay at a brand-new property, we are sure that there are many available on the market; alternatively, would suggest to look at hotels. Again, we greatly appreciate your business and are happy that we could accomodate your stay with us in August. It is just that the comments are not very helpful. Best wishes, Nathan and Julia

8/10 Good

Kerrie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely new forest home
Great home for family stays with a large garden for children to play. Nathan was great and answered all questions promptly

10/10 Excellent

Anita L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house and Garden
Lovely property would stay again. Would be lovely in the summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Lindsey B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas
Overall we were pleased with the house which was clean warm and comfortable. Nathan was helpful with information before our stay. However the oven seemed to be under-performing which was a challenge when cooking the turkey!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

hilary s.

Liked: Cleanliness
WEEKEND IN LYMINGTON
EVERYTHING WAS AS GOOD AS EXPECTED
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Half term fun
We had a group of 11 , 2 adult s and 9 children ranging from age 6-15. We had a brilliant stay in the New Forest and the house was perfect for our needs. Plenty of space to eat and play. Equipped with everything we needed and ideally located for the Monkey restaurant which lived up to expectations. Only change perhaps to label keys as in the dark on arrival it took a while to find the correct one. It’s a minor point which demonstrates how good everything else was.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicola L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic property, ideal for a large group.
This house is very well equipped, very tidy and homely. Our only suggestion is that the lounge could have benefited from some more seating. Otherwise a perfect property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anje V.

Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Margaret F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant holiday!
A lovely holiday home and fabulous location. There were 11 of us in our family group, ages ranging from 3 to 72. There was so much for us all of us to do and see in the area that we would definitely love to come back. The children absolutely loved the garden swing! It was a very comfortable house for a holiday and we managed to time our showers so that there wasn’t a problem with the water! Nathan is an excellent communicator and very easy to contact. A really lovely time was had by us all.

8/10 Good

Mandy S.

Great house for extended family get together!
We all had a great stay from the oldest to the youngest (4 generations). The house is spacious and comfortable with a fantastic garden.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Kate T.

Good property for group stay in New Forest
Good property with well sized bedrooms and living space for a large group to share. Kitchen space is sizeable and well stocked for self catering. Garden is good size for children to play in and well stocked with games etc to keep them amused.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karl E.

Awesome property in the heart of the New Forest
Great property for a family get together with an amazing garden where the children could play and explore. Close to some great pubs and the wonderful town of Lymington
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Liz L.

Nice house, great garden for the children.
Perfect position for exploring the forest and beaches.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Jane H.

Spacious and well equipped House
Lovely spacious house, very well equipped and comfortable. Great garden. The rope swing was a massive hit with the kids. The only down side is being asked to dispose of your own rubbish (or pay an extra £25 to leave it). This was inconvenient. The nearby Waitrose is fine for getting rid of recycling but does not have facilities for leaving domestic non-recyclable waste
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Claire W.

Great accommodation for a gathering
We were a group if seven adults getting together for a reunion and this house was perfect for our weekend. Enough rooms and space to not feel on top of each other and the conservatory and kitchen area is great for getting together. Garden and decking good and kitchen well equipped for a holiday let. Great location for walking and visiting local area. Good communication throughout with owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Amina W.

Lovely house with plenty of room for all the family
We had a great family getaway at Cornerways.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Sarah Tripadvisor

Lovely house, great size. Wonderful location
We stayed in the house for 3 nights and it worked perfectly for us. Our party consisted of 7 adults and 6 children aged 5 and under. There was plenty of room for us and the house is very well equipped. The only minus is the poor water pressure which results having to shower 1 at a time but we managed to work round it. The garden is great, the rope swing is awesome! The owner is very responsive to any queries. I would definitely recommend this house. It us a beautiful part of the world.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kelly F.

Perfect for our family break
Enjoyed every minute of our stay at Cornerways. House suited all our needs. Plenty of space and great places for us all to gather. Smart, clean and tidy with all facilities you could ever need. Lovely garden and seating outside. Nathan kept in touch leading up to the stay and throughout which was helpfull. All in all a perfect place to be. Thank you.

8/10 Good

Ron R.

Forest location
Lovely spacious well equipped house with huge garden ideal for a family holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Great week in the New Forest
Booked this accomodation for 8 to celebrate a 50th birthday, property was fantastic with everthing you could need, great location on outskirts of Lymington within easy 20 min walk to town centre. great access to New Forest. Had a fantastic time & would book again.

8/10 Good

Graham K.

A very relaxing weekend
The house is very roomy, comfortable and warm with a huge kitchen diner. Bedrooms are very well appointed for a good nights sleep. The living room is large,well furnished with plenty of easy chairs and plenty of things to entertain children and adults. There is ample parking space for a group of 9 people with 4 cars. There is a large garden including patio and decking, all situated very close to Lymington and the New Forest. All this contributed to a most enjoyable stay. The owners were also very accommodating when we had to change the date of our break at very short notice.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2017

8/10 Good

Luke B.

House in the woods
Only stayed for a couple nights attending a family do nearby so didn't get to take full advantage of what the property had to offer. Finding the property was a problem for some, trying to locate it in the dark with just the post code & house name. The property itself is well appointed & everyone found it comfortable & relaxing. All agreed that they would happily book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2017

10/10 Excellent

Marc B.

Fantastic home and location - highly recommended
Corner Ways is a very nice home. It is well appointed, has a really good layout with more space than we expected. The kitchen is really good and the dinning table was able to host a group of ten seated. The backyard is enormous and attaches to the forest. We also enjoyed several walks right from the house through the fields of the Buckland Rings. It was perfect. Lymington and the Waitrose market are right down the street. If you are looking for a house with some space inside and outside, this is the house to stay at. Highly reocmmended.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2016

10/10 Excellent

Sonya M.

Great house
This house is fab - we are already looking to book again. Just what we were looking for!

8/10 Good

Jennifer T.

Lovely location in the New Forest with large garden and plenty of room for the childrento play.
Plenty of space for us to spread out, beautiful surroundings and easy access to Lymington . Lots to do in the area to please everyone and good places to eat close by. House contains everything you need for a relaxing holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Sally T., EPSOM

Great property for family celebration
The well equipped and beautifully furnished spacious home was perfect for entertaining our large family group. Large garden backing onto forest was fantastic for kids. A really great location. Lovely time had by everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2016

8/10 Good

Carol G.

A very comfortable accommodation on the edge of the New Forest
Enjoyable short stay in a very comfortable accommodation, close to New Forest and also the coast. We especially loved sitting in the large conservatory overlooking the spacious garden. Good local food in the Monkey House? and also Brockenhurst, not too far away
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2016

10/10 Excellent

Ulla D.

Everything fine!
Everything fine!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2016