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Remodelled historical cottage, super location, w/hottub

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Smart TV, fireplace
Outdoor spa tub
Smart TV, fireplace
Property grounds
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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Ashley Heath, England
  • Place, Avon Heath Country Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Moors Valley Country Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, New Forest National Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Remodelled historical cottage, super location, w/hottub

The Art Studio – A Beautiful Family Home in the Heart of Nature

The property is a spacious and beautifully renovated semi-detached country house, with excellent indoor and outdoor dining, including 7 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. Suitable for 12 adults (Bedrooms 1-6) and 2 children (Bedroom 7).

Nestled in two acres of mature woodland on the edge of the New Forest, this retreat has direct access to Ringwood Forest and is perfect for families, friends, and couples.

Comfort Meets Nature

Designed for two families or larger groups, the Art Studio offers:
✅ Expansive living spaces with open-plan kitchen, lounge areas and terraces and a large dining area
✅ Large south-facing terraces with a covered sitting area, perfect for outdoor dining and relaxation
✅ Conservatory with beautiful views of the surrounding gardens
✅ A large modern kitchen with high-end appliances, including ovens, hob, microwave, and fridge
✅ 3.5 bathrooms for added convenience for large groups
✅ Two interior wood burning fire-stoves, BBQ and fire-pit
✅ Hot Tub with private views over the mature gardens

A Private Gateway to Nature

The Art Studio borders and offers direct access to Ringwood Forest, the Castleman Trailway and Moors Valley Country Park making cycling, hiking, and wildlife spotting as easy as stepping outside. Keep an eye out for deer, rabbits, squirrels, and a variety of birds that call this land home. Listen to the daily morning chorus of birds.

A Unique Historical Touch

The main living room of the property was an Art Studio built in 1904. On-site, you’ll also discover a restored World War II army bunker, now transformed into an authentic Finnish Sauna and heated plunge pool (1.8m x 1.8m) – a truly one-of-a-kind experience. (Available by request at a fee – ask for details.)

Local Charm, Just Minutes Away

The Art Studio is just a 5-minute drive from Ringwood, a charming market town filled with cafés, restaurants, traditional pubs, and boutique shops.

Extra Touches for a Memorable Stay

✔ All-inclusive comforts – Heating, hot water, electricity (small charge for bed linen & towels)
✔ Free WiFi – Stay connected while you unwind
✔ Private gardens & ample parking
✔ On-site Italian Chef services available – elevate your stay with a private dining experience (ask for details)

➡ Reserve your escape today!

We note that we run two more properties on our land - Karelia which sleeps 10 and Viipuri which sleeps 13. The properties are separate but adjacent so ideal for booking for larger get togethers.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Avon Heath Country Park. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 3-minute drive from New Forest National Park and 13 minutes from Bournemouth International Centre
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,153 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 14
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Remodelled historical cottage, super location, w/hottub Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Claire G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable, great location, clean, well stocked and the host was extremely responsive.Absolutely beautiful house. We had an absolutely fabulous weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine E.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a lovely family Xmas break. Steven and Timo were great hosts and v accommodating to our requests. The cottage was decorated so beautifully for Xmas with log fires burning on arrival. The facilities were ideal for a large group. We all thoroughly enjoyed the cottage and surrounding walks.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

julian r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great host! Very welcoming.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the cosy warmth of the wood burner on arrival. The open plan sitting & dining area was spacious enough to easily accommodate our party of 14 plus dogs. The hot tub was a big success as was having such easy access to the forest. A great weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Terry P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property with some great outdoor space. The hot tub was fantastic. Very good communication with the owners, and our group had a super weekend. The one negative was the close proximity of the house to a busy main road, which is mostly blocked out with the windows and doors closed. All in all though highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was lovely and spacious with lots of outdoor seating in the interesting gardens. The nearby management promptly dealt with our minor questions. My only minor criticism is that the main road (a31) is nearby and can be busy.The nearby woods are great for largely flat walks. Might take bikes next time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miranda U.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property is beautiful inside and out. They had everything needed onsite and went above and beyond- i.e coal, firewood, laundry and dishwasher tablets included. Highly recommend the Italian Chef - food was incredible. Host and chefs were so welcoming, friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham F., Bath

Liked: Cleanliness
Very spacious property in a good location. A very attentive host. Would definitely trcommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls weekend

We had a fabulous time, we all loved the property
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing propety and hosts

We are just back from what has been an amazing weekend away. The property is beautiful and has a lovely, calm energy about it, with lovely walks into the country park. Thank you to Timo who was on hand to assist us and made sure we had everything we needed during our stay...nothing was too much trouble!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter N.

Price vs quality not ok

Expected much more for the price. Terrace outside and garden ok. Small rooms. Dark inside. Dusty.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

greenalan35

Liked: Cleanliness

Great outdoor spaces

Lovely host who was very helpful and friendly. The forte of this property is the number of great outside spaces to sit. Some shade, some sunny. And the garden gate opens onto the Forest where it’s a nice walk to Moors Valley Country Park which is great for kids but also nice for adults. Upstairs bedrooms not really suitable for little ones because of the steep stairs. Recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Penny C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A very enjoyable stay for a family get together

We especially loved the extensive garden with seating areas for all hours of the day and easy access to the forest. Inside, the property is very well equipped and general areas are spacious, but we felt the bedrooms were rather small, particularly the attic bedrooms which are only really suitable for children with no bathroom upstairs. We visited Beaulieu one day and Brownsea island the next, both within easy driving distance and thoroughly enjoyed both days. Ringwood is convenient for restaurants, take aways and shopping too.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday celebration

Lovely family gathering in great surroundings
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

wendy h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easter weekend

Such a fabulous property. The location is fabulous. So lovely to be able to walk straight into the woods. The only slight issue for us were the 3 twin bedded rooms. They are situated in the attic space, so very small with slanted roofs. Ideal for kids, but not adults.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Group Cycling Trip

The place is incredible. A full kitchen for cooking, a beautiful garden to relax in, and the hot tub and sauna are fab. Timo is fantastic and made the check-in experience perfect.Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert a.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent property

We stayed at ‘The studio’ for my wife’s 70th birthday. There were 9 adult and 2 teenagers. There is so much space with lots of seating areas all around the grounds. The garden and patio are lovely. Great selection of bedrooms. Toilets and showers. My family made lots of use of the hot tub. Early April the weather was brilliant luckily. I would highly recommend the studio!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom L.

Liked: Cleanliness

New year

We had a great stay for new years, Timo looked after us well
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Christmas

From start to finish excellent communication from Steven and Timo. Great to have support from Timo while we were there as we had a few hiccups with the oven, hob and dishwasher. Modern technology!I hadn’t realised that 2 beds were for small children but fortunately one adult couldn’t make it so the teenager managed to stretch out on his own!We all loved the hot tub and was a great way to start Christmas Day morning. On arrival we were welcomed by Timo and a warm and welcome house decorated for Christmas and 2 log burners burning brightly. We had a lovely family gathering and were able to explore the nearby Blashford Lakes and nature reserve. Great gardens and grounds but better for a spring, summer or autumn break.An interesting marble cast and family history in the house.ThankYou so much ch Steven and Timo.Rosie
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house perfect stay….

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cycling tour

We found this a great location for our 3 day cycling tour of the 2 forests (10 cycling with 2 back up cars) We also used Luigi the resident chef on the Saturday night for our GALA dinner.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Graham L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice outdoor space for a family holiday in the summer

We are a large extended family staying for 5 days. It is a place suitable for all ages.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Margot M.

Liked: Cleanliness

House in the woods

Overall a comfortable house although the three bedrooms in the roof were very small and low. The kitchen was adequate but some detailed instructions for the dishwasher and induction hob would have been very useful. 14 occupants pushes it to its limits, particularly when there are only 13 spoons! Guests should be advised to take there own coat hangers as there is little in the way of wardrobes, only wall/door hooks.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sue's 60th

Excellent host and property
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024