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Gilpin House

Boldre, near Lymington, Hampshire
Sleeps 12
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 5
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Swimming pool
Family friendly
Thatched
Luxury
Internet access
Hot Tub
Open fire / wood burner
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Relax and unwind in this charming thatched cottage with outdoor pool and hot tub
  • Spend a day in the nearby waterside town of Lymington with its pretty harbour and cobbled streets
  • Experience the rugged and fragile landscape of the New Forest National Park
  • Space for all the family to stretch out, with spacious accommodation and distinctive character features
  • Explore this picturesque area on one of the many walking and cycling routes nearby
  • Take the ferry for a day trip to the Isle of Wight or try your hand at sailing
Property code: OC-56765

Discover a perfect countryside escape at this thatched character cottage, nestled on the southern edge of the New Forest National Park. Sleeping 10, it’s a great space for large family gatherings or groups of friends celebrating a special occasion. With its extensive grounds, your canine companion will have a new leash of life, as they roam free in the safe and spacious garden while you take a dip in the outdoor pool or hot tub.

The calming colours and original features with a contemporary twist feature throughout the cottage, ensuring you feel at home from the moment you step inside the front door. Versatile in layout, you will find many changes of level, exposed beams, and low ceilings - all original features which add to the property’s charm. Sit back and relax in the spacious and inviting lounge with its inglenook fireplace or enjoy a family feast in the stylish dining room as you plan the next day’s adventures. There’s also a separate snug area that’s perfect for a little ‘you time’ as you relax with your favourite book. From the first floor, where you will find two of the property’s six bedrooms, there is a cottage style staircase leading to a en suite king-size bedroom and a cosy twin bedroom set into the eaves, which may not be suitable for the elderly or children. Spend your evenings lazing in the lawn that wraps around the property, trying out the BBQ on the sunny terrace. For the younger members of the group, there is outdoor table tennis and a trampoline to enjoy.

Explore the endless walking and cycling routes that can be found in the area, where you may even spot some of the famous resident ponies! Head to Lymington (2 miles) and explore its pretty harbour, from which you can take a short ferry ride to the Isle of Wight.
 

  • 6 bedrooms – 5 king-size and 1 cosy twin
  • 1 bathroom, 1 en-suite bathroom, 2 en-suite shower rooms, 1 en-suite wet room and 1 separate WC
  • Outdoor swimming pool (heated from 1st April - 30th September) and hot tub
  • Outdoor table tennis and trampoline available
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer, microwave and dishwasher
  • Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Fire place in lounge is decorative only, please do not use
  • Towels included (not pool towels)
  • Off-road parking for up to 5 vehicles
  • Gas BBQ available
  • Beach 4.5 miles, pub and shop within walking distance
  • Smart TV in Lounge and snug
  • Sonos sound system in every room, apple iPhone chargers in each bedroom
  • Games cupboard, DVD collection, Xbox One with games and a wonderful art box
  • Bikes available for guests to use - 6 adult bikes, 4 teenager bikes and 2 junior bikes
  • Porsche 911 available for hire - arrange directly with owner (limits apply)
  • Private dining experience available - arrange directly with owner
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 3 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Claire Tranter

This property is personally managed by Claire.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 16 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Esther 5th June 2026

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We had a wonderful stay and cannot really fault it. The pool and hot tub were amazing with great temperatures for both which made using them so very easy. Everything about the cottage is so user friendly and comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped and the kids loved the Xbox. We will definitely want to return and recommend it to friends.

Reviewed by Gill 4th December 2025

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Beautiful cottage that was like a tardis. Christmas decorations were wonderful and really gave it a festive feel. Beds and sofas were very comfortable. There were a couple of little issues with the WiFi and an oven but these were very quickly sorted out and didnt impact our stay. Unfortunately the weather was so miserable we didnt get a chance to tRead morery the hot tub. Hide

Reviewed by Sarah 17th October 2025

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Great holiday experience all round. Children loved the pool, hot tub and trampoline! Excellent accommodation with good facilities.

Reviewed by Robert 26th September 2025

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Great stay would use again and in great location needed to stay longer to see more

Reviewed by Susan 15th August 2025

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Characterful and interesting old cottage. Comfortable and generally well equipped, although some updating would be good. Very spacious, with great sitting out areas. Children loved the garden. Great location.

Reviewed by Denise 8th August 2025

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Lovely cottage, everything perfect

Reviewed by Karen 18th July 2025

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Absolutely fabulous time was had by all . Beautiful cottage and grounds . Well maintained . Brilliantly decorated. Local pub within easy reach , we found it very friendly . They served us , a group of 12 adults a great Sunday lunch . Lymington is an easy walk from the cottage , also easy to catch the ferry to Isle of Wight for the day. We would higRead morehly recommend this property. Hide

Reviewed by Elizabeth 13th June 2025

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Reviewed by Tracy 2nd May 2025

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Cottage was amazing we had a fab weekend

Reviewed by Jackie 14th March 2025

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Beautiful cottage, decorated and furnished to a high standard and in a location that has access to the forest and the coast

Reviewed by Mick 7th March 2025

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This charming thatched property satisfied three generations of our family ranging from 14 to 82 years in age. It is just as beautiful on the inside as it is on the outside with plenty of space for all our party to explore and get comfortable in. The swimming pool and jacuzzi were regularly used by all despite the cool Spring temperatures, we even hRead moread a couple of breakfasts out in the garden. Communications with the owners were promptly answered with satisfactory conclusions. We would love to com Hide

Reviewed by Kevin 7th February 2025

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Simply stunning, our group of 8 had a fantastic stay. We shall return.

Reviewed by Lisa 31st January 2025

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In the winter the heating needs to be on for longer as it did get very chilly in the evenings if people are sat up and chatting

Reviewed by Jill 17th January 2025

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The cottage is beautiful and the renovations that have taken place are in keeping with its character. Lovely homely feel but with a luxurious touch. We would certainly return, and would be even better in the summer months.

Reviewed by Sue 9th August 2024

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Beautiful cottage in a perfect location. We had an amazing family holiday.

Reviewed by Anita 21st June 2024

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Had a fantastic holiday. Everything had been thought of from the welcome basket to all the lovely hair care products. The pool and hot tub were fantastic, along with all the supplied bikes. Some very nice touches to make our holiday go smoothly. Any minor problems were sorted by Guy, the owner, immediately which was refreshing. Thank you Guy.

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Canine Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.