Bessie May Cottage is a recently renovated apartment in Beaulieu, where guests can make the most of its garden and barbecue facilities. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 21 km from The Mayflower Theatre. The apartment features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. A private entrance leads guests into the apartment, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. The property has an outdoor dining area. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at the apartment. Southampton Guildhall is 21 km from Bessie May Cottage, while Southampton Cruise Terminal is 23 km from the property. The nearest airport is Southampton Airport, 28 km from the accommodation.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Breakfast info

Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
10
Location
10
High score for Beaulieu
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Guests who stayed here loved

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    Gillian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was great that Anne left homemade jams ,brownies ,fresh sour dough bread for us on arrival . How very welcoming ,thoughtful and lovely . The accommodation was like a home from home ,very tasteful decor .
  • Linda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything. It’s was lovely and so were the owners. My 5 year old grandson had a wonderful time
  • Arthur
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A lovely bolthole to explore the New Forest from, with some wonderful extras in the kitchen on arrival.

Hosted by Anne

10
10
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Anne
Bessie May Cottage is named after the pair of ponies who lived in the stable in the Victorian times! Located in the heart of the New Forest. Perfect base for walks, cycling, tourist sights, forest, beaches, wildlife, popular towns, good restaurants and pubs. Walking distance from Beaulieu National Motor Museum, Beaulieu Village and Buckler's Hard. 2-hour car or train journey from London. Nearest train station is Brockenhurst. Suitable for no more than 4 adults. 2-night minimum stay. 2 double bedrooms. 1 bathroom. Fully-fitted kitchen. Z-Bed suitable for a child. Outdoor seating with BBQ. Private garden with swing. Wi-fi and apps TV. Spiral staircase to upstairs bedroom. Unsuitable for small children and the elderly. Self-check-in with key in lock box. Strictly no smoking. Quiet time: 10pm-7am. No loud music. No parties. No pets. Free-roaming chickens in the garden. Located at the back of a working vineyard. Occasional noise can be heard from the workers
My family bought the property 65 years ago. It was originally built in 1490.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Bessie May Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Toilet
    • Shared bathroom
    • Hairdryer
    • Bath
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Fold-up bed
    • Clothes rack
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Sun terrace
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Food & Drink
    • Wine/champagne
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Outdoor & View
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Reception services
    • Luggage storage
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    Languages spoken
    • English

    Property practice

    This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules
    Bessie May Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 16:00 to 21:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 10:30 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Bessie May Cottage in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Bessie May Cottage

    • Bessie May Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

      • 4 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Bessie May Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Bessie May Cottage on this page.

    • Bessie May Cottage is 1.4 miles from the centre of Beaulieu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Bessie May Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, Bessie May Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Bessie May Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Check-in at Bessie May Cottage is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.