Northern Byre

Excellent property, very comfortable, clean, very well equipped. wine and goodies were a very nice touch. A very good pub within walking distance and Christchurch 5 minutes away. Would love to visit again

The property was lovely and clean and every need catered for. We were a family of eight and the boys loved the hot tub, the only fault was the intermittent WiFi but that is to be expected in a rural area. If we holiday in the New Forest again this property we would certainly return to this property again 1010

A fabulous holiday cottage! Beautiful little garden which we were very pleased to find is dog escape proof! with great hot tub ready to go when we arrived. Very comfortable, clean and well appointed inside. Sopley is a lovely little village with the excellent Woolpack pub with fabulous food. Highly Recommend!

We had a lovely week. We know Christchurch and the New Forest well and this was a great place to stay and revisit some old haunts. The cottage was clean and homely with everything we needed. There were four of us taking a break from busy jobs so we didn't want anywhere too busy or hectic. On the whole it was very peaceful. One slight irritation was the road noise but this quietened in the evening and couldn't be heard on the most part. The property could have come with a book of information as we didn't know how to contact any vets, doctors etc if we had an emergency. We also didn't know what to do with rubbish and recycling and there were black bags left on the gate side from neighbours. we struggled with the internet at times and this interrupted some of the Euro 24 matches that we were watching, a small thing really. We don't have a dish washer at home so had to change our approach, there is no draining board for intermittent washing up. The accommodation was beautiful and spacious for four adults, comfortable and clean. We are highly likely to book again.

We enjoyed our stay at the Northern Byre. The beds were comfy and there was everything you could need in the kitchen. The property set up suited our family with bedrooms on ground level and upstairs. We had a toddler in our party and we appreciated the provision of the cot, high chair and stair gate but it wasnt mentioned on the listing that these would be there. The property is in a good central location for visiting the local area and we had great weather so we enjoyed exploring the area, sitting in the garden, and the bbq and the hot tub. In terms of facilities, most things were well catered for. The welcome pack was nice to have on arrival and tea and coffee and cleaning stuff was also provided. In terms of things that could have made our stay better There were no house instructions or useful info pack in the property which we have had in all the houses we have stayed in before, that give useful numberstakeawayswhat to do with towelssheets on leaving etc. It would have been good to have somewhere to hang wet swimming costumes as we couldnt find a washing line or a clothes horse. The parking isnt sufficient for 2 mediumlarge sized cars and meant one of our vehicles was always parked half way in the driveway and there are quite a few cars around the nearby properties. The road outside was also busier than we expected but that wasnt an issue for us. The WiFi was intermittent which meant the TV did not always work in the evening and we found the WiFi did not extend to the bedrooms downstairs. On our first night there was no gas in the bbq and the hot tub was cold. We found out from the maintenance man the next day that the hot tub had the water changed which was why it wasnt hot but it would have been good to have been told that on arrival. He was very helpful and sorted out more gas for the bbq and was checking the hot tub everyday. When we arrived the bins outside were full from the previous occupants and werent emptied during the 5 days we were there, meaning our own rubbish was then added to it when we left. One of the neighbours seems to have an issue with the presence of the hot tub and came round to complain that we were out in it on Monday evening just after 10pm telling us it was a school night and that they have this issue every day. We were just on our last cycle of bubbles and were soon to go in anyway. We werent being particularly loud, just two people outside talking and enjoying the nice evening watching the bats flying around. It rather took the enjoyment out of using the hot tub in the evening for us and meant we probably did use it as much as we expected to during our stay. Overall a lovely stay.

Fantastic accommodation, lovely welcome basket and hot tub was a hit! Everything thing was thought of even down to dog poo bags! Good Central location, highly recommend!

Spacious and comfortable, the property exceeded my expectations. It is equipped to a very high level, from the induction hob to the impressive Sky television. With easy access to Christchurch and with the New Forest almost on the doorstep, it has a great location. The welcome prosecco pack was a nice surprise and the hot tub was also a big hit. Parking was a little crowded and I'm glad we didn't have 2 cars. Also mind that Sopley is a busy intersection at weekends and at times the traffic noise was a little intrusive. Overall very happy with our stay.

We had a lovely stay at Northern Byre! The house is immaculate and very well stocked little extras you need during your stay, fluffy towels and comfy beds. Thank you to the owner for the lovely welcome and the Easter eggs and Prosecco on arrival. The garden and hot tub were fab and it was very secure for our dog. It was so nice to have a pub just a short 2 minute walk away through the field and the food there was delicious. Very close to the seaside and Christchurch which is a lovely town. Only downside is the wifi isn't great so we struggled to watch TV shows sometimes.

A great place to stay and highly recommended. It is within easy travelling distance of various locations of interest. Northern Byre is very comfortable, with great on site facilities. The welcome basket was a lovely touch, which was most welcome. My only recommendation would be the provision of a cutting board in the kitchen, otherwise it is perfect.

Perfect stay in a quiet location! Everything you need and so close to beaches and for exploring the New Forest. Facilities were great and host was welcoming and sorted any queries immediately. Lovely touches with fresh flowers and welcome pack! Especially great was the breakfast pack from the local farm shop, delicious!

The Northern Byre exceeded my expectations, it's beautifully furnished and has fantastic, comfy communal spaces. The amenities all looked brand new, the whole place was spotlessly clean and the hot tub was clean and well mantained. We all loved our time here and were sad to go home at the end of the week! Thank you to Alan, our host, for being so accommodating and helpful throughout our stay.