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Elegant Accommodation: The Stable Barn in Downton offers a holiday home with one bedroom and a bathroom. Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Modern Amenities: The property features a kitchenette, washing machine, patio, and garden views. Additional amenities include a dining area, sofa, and TV. Convenient Location: Located 31 km from Southampton Airport, the holiday home is near attractions such as Salisbury Cathedral (12 km) and Stonehenge (27 km). Free on-site parking is available. Activities and Surroundings: Guests can enjoy hiking and cycling in the New Forest. The surrounding area offers scenic views and opportunities for outdoor activities.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

    • Free parking available on-site


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1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Dawn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very nice accommodation, very easy to get around and really nice scenery.
  • Jim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was brilliant, walking distance from the centre of the small town of Downton - which was most convenient as it was the time of the busy Cuckoo Fair that is held every year on the Saturday before the early May Bank Holiday; it made a...
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location. Walks to the New Forest and easy walk into Downton with its cafes, pubs and shops and excellent circular walk up the Avon Valley. The two-storey accommodation is compact but very comfortable and has full size kitchen with all...
  • Yvonne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We really enjoyed our stay here, it was clean and comfortable, we had everything we needed. The garden on the side is brilliant to relax in, very peaceful and quite and the village is lovely, recommend the Wooden Spoon for a great meal and a...
  • Esmee
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Such a wonderful, cozy place! Felt right at home the moment we stepped inside. The location is lovely, indeed right on the edge of the New Forest, also close to many other interesting spots and sights to see. Very comfy bed. The kitchen was one of...
  • Ka
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    Very comfy little one-bedroom barn with modern design and facilities for our daily needs. Also, it’s in the same village as my mum-in-law and very closed for our daily visit, superb location that you could easily catch a bus or drive a rental car....
  • Lesley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Was clean and welcoming. Felt vey homely. Nice and warm on arrival as heating was set to be on. Local town was easy to reach on foot with a lovely local pub with friendly chatty locals. All equipment we needed was provided. Bed was very...
  • Maartenm63
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The good location, the surroundings, close to all kinds of sights, cities and nature. Bournemouth, Salisbury and Southampton nearby. And the beautiful new Forest.
  • Linda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was the perfect location for us. The overall presentation of the property was very tasteful presented. Small but perfect, the accommodation was clean, fully equipped and private with our own garden, table and chairs to share a glass of...
  • Celiaallaby
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Exceptionally clean and comfortable. It was very private with its own garden and parking. With both a front and back door it was airy during a heatwave.. Excellent use has been made of a small space. Close to the bus stop we had a day trip to...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

8.3
Host review score
The Stable Barn is part of a 17th century barn conversion, situated on the edge of the New Forest National Park in the picturesque village of Downton on the River Avon. It is the perfect retreat to enjoy the English countryside and explore the South Coast of England with easy access to Salisbury, Southampton and Bournemouth. Ideal for walkers, cyclists and nature lovers or those simply looking for a relaxing stay. The space The Stable Barn dates back to the 17th century and is a property with charm and comfort, complete with original character beams. The entrance leads to an open plan living, dining and kitchen space with central heating, wifi, TV and DVD player, DAB radio, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge freezer and oven. There is a shower room and toilet. Upstairs is the bedroom with double bed complete with an ensuite toilet. There are plenty of drawers and a fitted wardrobe. There is a separate door opening out to your own patio garden area (benefiting from the sun all afternoon) with an outdoor table, chairs and parasol. Guest access The property is self contained with its own entrance with space for guest parking outside the barn and a large private garden a
Downton is a village on the River Avon, 6 miles southeast of the City of Salisbury and is situated just outside of the New Forest National Park. It is a thriving community having its own schools, shops, pubs and businesses, village hall and recreation areas including a football pitch, bowling green and leisure centre with a gym and tennis courts. The annual Downton Cuckoo Fair takes place in May and has been running for over a quarter of a century. It is a free event which attracts around 20,000 visitors with over 250 craft stalls, live music, dance and entertainment for the whole family. The village is also well known for its fishing, its award winning local brewery and as a centre for exploring the River Avon and New Forest.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Stable Barn *On the edge of the New Forest*

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area

Media & Technology

  • Blu-ray player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Garden

Activities

  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site

Outdoor & View

  • Garden view

Reception services

  • Private check-in/check-out

Miscellaneous

  • Adults only
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules

The Stable Barn *On the edge of the New Forest* takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
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 are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Stable Barn *On the edge of the New Forest* 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.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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

Legal information

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

FAQs about The Stable Barn *On the edge of the New Forest*