Beautiful spacious barn conversion on the edge of the South Downs National Park
Beautiful spacious barn conversion on the edge of the South Downs National Park. Brilliantly equipped to be a home from home, with private parking, garden furniture and barbecue for al fresco dining. Near to the picturesque village of Bishop's Waltham with fabulous views of the adjoining countryside. The Cart House offers a comfortable and relaxing base for couples and families wishing to explore this popular part of Hampshire and is ideal for keen walkers and cyclists.
Property manager
Jonathan & Vanessa
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
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Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Southampton
Located in Southampton, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Southampton Cruise Terminal and Portsmouth International Port are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit WestQuay Shopping Centre and Gunwharf Quays. Travelling with kids? Consider Marwell Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Ageas Bowl Cricket Ground. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Meon Valley Golf and Country Club - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Marwell Zoo - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
Ageas Bowl Cricket Ground - 12 min drive - 11.2 km
University of Southampton - 17 min drive - 19.1 km
Southampton Cruise Terminal - 24 min drive - 20.2 km
Getting around
Southampton Botley Station - 5 min drive
Southampton (SOU) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
The Brickmakers - 2 min drive
Anatolian Turkish Restaurant - 2 min walk
The Kings Head - 6 min drive
Waltham Tandoori - 16 min walk
The Alma Inn - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Beautiful spacious barn conversion on the edge of the South Downs National Park pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Beautiful spacious barn conversion on the edge of the South Downs National Park?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beautiful spacious barn conversion on the edge of the South Downs National Park?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Beautiful spacious barn conversion on the edge of the South Downs National Park located?
This family-friendly Southampton holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of South Downs National Park, Wickham Estate and Meon Valley. Marwell Zoo and TeamSport Indoor Go Karting Southampton are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
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Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10 Excellent
Sarah R.
13 March 2025
Early spring break
The house was beautiful, spotlessly clean and well equipped. My young daughter loved the chest of toys and games. Great location, easy to find and only a short drive to Winchester and Marwell Zoo. Would certainly revisit if in the area again.
Sarah R.
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10/10 Excellent
11 February 2025
Had lovely stay at the Cart House
Property was spacious and well equipped. Good information provided pre arrival and everything easy to find when we were there.
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10/10 Excellent
4 February 2025
Excellent stay
Another top week staying at The Cart House. Very comfortable as always, we will be back again for sure
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10/10 Excellent
28 January 2025
Another great stay!
Great stay as ever. Hosts are very helpful also. Cosy, Warm & a very nice place to relax and chill out. Looking forward to next week.
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10/10 Excellent
22 January 2025
Brilliant stay as always!
Another great stay! Great communication from the hosts & very helpful too! Would recommend. Looking forward to another stay!
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10/10 Excellent
22 January 2025
Really enjoyable experience!
Loved every minute of our stay. Great location as we are working not too far away. Relaxing stay for the week
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10/10 Excellent
22 January 2025
Top, Top stay!
Really enjoyed another week staying at The Cart House. Great location with Bishops Waltham not a far drive. Looking forward to coming back again.
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10/10 Excellent
22 January 2025
Another great stay!
Fantastic stay! Would recommend The Cart House. Cosy feel and great hosts. Looking forward to coming back again.
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10/10 Excellent
22 January 2025
Great stay!
Top Stay as always. Would recommend The Cart House. Spacious, clean and really comfortable. Looking forward to coming back.
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10/10 Excellent
20 January 2025
Great stay! Would Recommend!
A really great, cosy & warm stay! we have everything that we need as well as some extras from the hosts to enjoy some other home comforts. We would recommend highly and we will definitely be staying again.
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10/10 Excellent
3 December 2024
Amazing weekend away!
Mums weekend away has been a tradition for quite a few years for my 3 friends and I but it was our first time at the Cart House. From the welcome message and a lovely goodie basket that awaited us on arrival we were impressed with every aspect of our stay - well perhaps not the stormy weather but that just made us enjoy the coziness of the Cart House even more. The kitchen is well equipped (including cocktail shaker!), sofas were super comfy ( as were the beds) and the underfloor heating means you can leave your slippers home! We are already looking forward to coming back!
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10/10 Excellent
3 December 2024
Amazing weekend away!
Mums weekend away has been a tradition for quite a few years for my 3 friends and I but it was our first time at the Cart House. From the welcome message and a lovely goodie basket that awaited us on arrival we were impressed with every aspect of our stay - well perhaps not the stormy weather but that just made us enjoy the coziness of the Cart House even more. The kitchen is well equipped (including cocktail shaker!), sofas were super comfy ( as were the beds) and the underfloor heating means you can leave your slippers home! We are already looking forward to coming back!
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8/10 Good
25 November 2024
A wonderful property
A wonderful property, well appointed and well thought out design. Well equiped kitchen and instruction manuals available for the appliances. Well thought out guest information booklet with everything you needed to know about the property. Underfloor heating welcome especially as it was cold, frosty and snowy during the stay.
Pity that the property is situated beside a busy road which detracted from the wonderful property and outlook at the rear, but there is nothing the owners can do about this.
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8/10 Good
25 November 2024
A wonderful property
A wonderful property, well appointed and well thought out design. Well equiped kitchen and instruction manuals available for the appliances. Well thought out guest information booklet with everything you needed to know about the property. Underfloor heating welcome especially as it was cold, frosty and snowy during the stay.
Pity that the property is situated beside a busy road which detracted from the wonderful property and outlook at the rear, but there is nothing the owners can do about this.
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10/10 Excellent
2 July 2024
Lovely cottage, we had a great stay
Super cottage, stocked with everything you could possibly need, very comfortable, beautifully decorated. Lovely view. Ample parking and pretty garden. Village close by, is excellent for shops etc. Location is ideal for Portsmouth, Southampton and the Downs. Had a really great holiday, thank you!
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10/10 Excellent
Andrew P.
8 June 2024
Lovely Week
Spent a lovely week at The Cart House and really enjoyed it. The house is lovely, there is everything there that you would need for a stay and it's in a great location with some lovely pubs and restaurants in the surrounding area. Winchester and Portsmouth area only 20 mins away.
Would definately go back again or recommend to someone wanting a comfortable stay in the Winchester/Portsmouth area.
Andrew P.
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10/10 Excellent
4 May 2024
Fantastic stay
We had an amazing stay. The cart house is faultless - spacious yet cosy, spotlessly clean, and there is a real ‘wow’ factor as soon as you walk through the door. Excellent communication throughout our stay. The welcome basket was such a thoughtful addition. The highchair and cot provided were perfect for our one year old. Great location for marwell zoo/paultons park, plus a vast selection of board games/books/dvds for the rainy days too! We would definitely stay again in the future!
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10/10 Excellent
Sam S.
29 April 2024
The excellent Cart Hous
We stayed at the Cart House from the 19th until the 25th April and it surpassed our expectations which were high to start with! From the well and thoughtfully stocked welcome basket to the cleanliness and excellent touches throughout it was perfect for our requirements. The owners were on hand if required and very quick to respond to a question we had. All in all we wouldn’t hesitate to highly recommend the Cart House , it was simply excellent.
Sam S.
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10/10 Excellent
Lucy M.
14 April 2024
Exquisite property with magnificent attention to detail
We have stayed in many holiday rentals within the UK and overseas - this accommodation outshines them all. Such a comfortable and relaxing place to stay with provision for everything you would need for everyday living. The proprietors were only a phone call away should you need their help with anything. We would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a holiday rental in this area.
Lucy M.
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10/10 Excellent
Alan R.
7 April 2024
A bittersweet trip
I booked this fabulous property so that II could introduce my sister to her Great Niece and Nephew for probably the first and last time - she has pancreatic cancer.
I coupled this with a trip to mark zoo and Peppa Pig World.
The property is stunning and met our expectations and went well beyond. Their four star gold award is very well deserved. I’d recommend it in an instant
Alan R.
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10/10 Excellent
26 March 2024
Lovely stay, beautiful accommodation
A lovely place to stay. Everything we needed was available, including lots of little extras that you don’t always see. You could tell lots of care had been taken when creating it as a holiday let.
Plenty of local food and drink options, and a local shop only a couple of minutes away.
The owners were very helpful. Check in and out was easy.
Would recommend, and will definitely book again.
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10/10 Excellent
26 February 2024
Fantastic place
Lovely place to stay, clean, tv has Netflix, Disney etc, plenty of space and made a weekend away with friends very easy and relaxing
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10/10 Excellent
25 February 2024
Amazing place to stay
Had a great stay at the Cart House with my family. Unfortunately it rained a few days during our stay but it was great just chilling in the property
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10/10 Excellent
Rachel J.
5 January 2024
Amazing place
I stayed here with my 4 month old baby, parents and in-laws for the 2024 New Year. I booked very last minute with the owners and they were so accommodating. They were very helpful with recommendations for restaurants etc for New Years Eve. The property was great, big enough for us all, very clean and comfortable and a perfect location. Couldn’t recommend this place more, just perfect
Rachel J.
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10/10 Excellent
Jayne G.
5 December 2023
Faultless Accommodation
Beautiful house, stunning. The owners have thought of everything. Comfy beds, warm and cosy with the underfloor heating. We went for a Christmas weekend and the house was decorated perfectly. The tree lights were on a timer so we didn’t even have to worry about switching them on and off. One small thing and it’s more of a suggestion than a criticism. Only one of the galleries/landing areas is a bedroom. The other side is a lounge. This space was totally unused so seemed a bit of a wasted space. If it had also been a bedroom like the other gallery, we would 100% have used it. We have two snorers in our party, one slight snorer and the other who could sleep on a washing line and snore for England. Boy is it bad! We would have separated them if there was a bed or sofa bed in the other gallery.
Jayne G.
About the host
Hosted by Jonathan & Vanessa
Jonathan and Vanessa opened The Cart House in late 2022 following a year renovating the property. When they first saw the property, they realised that they had found somewhere that would make an amazing holiday retreat in a prime location for exploring Hampshire. With experience of growing up in the sector and years of renting holiday properties all over the world, they knew exactly how they wanted to finish The Cart House, finishing it to a high standard but still feeling like it was a home from home and of course with a few tech gadgets.