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Avon House

East Mills, near Fordingbridge, Hampshire
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 4
Change Fri
No Dogs
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Family friendly
Luxury
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Complex
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At a glance

  • A memory-making holiday home on a tranquil, peaceful island surrounded by the River Avon
  • An impressive interior with large rooms, original beams and floor-to-ceiling windows with idyllic views
  • Relax with luxury finishes and green features that include a heat source pump and solar panels
Property code: OC-A31075

Set apart from the rest of the Hampshire countryside, this five-star holiday home invites large groups of friends or multi-generational families to stay undisturbed by others, enjoying calm surroundings and incredible water meadow views. The property is around 1 mile outside Fordingbridge, a River Avon town with a beautiful medieval bridge, quirky shops, and a handful of pubs and eateries. The town is set between the New Forest National Park (1 mile) and the Cranborne Chase AONB (3 miles), creating ample opportunities for walking, hiking, or bike riding nearby. Explore Garston Wood (13 miles), the Moors Valley Country Park (9 miles), and Langley Wood (8 miles), among many other surrounding beauty spots. In between those outdoor excursions, enjoy days out at the Rockbourne Roman Villa (4 miles), Breamore House (4 miles), and the Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary (11 miles). Or, in the summer, don a wetsuit and spend time at the New Forest Water Park (2.5 miles).

This luxurious accommodation has been designed with a bright, neutral colour scheme, rustic-style furnishings, and bespoke fixtures – the perfect space for any group to unwind. You can effortlessly flow between the lounge, kitchen, and dining area on the ground floor, with large, open-plan rooms creating ideal conditions for socialising. The kitchen is a chef’s dream, with a range-style electric oven and plenty of counter space for cooking up something delicious. The lounge is tucked neatly away around a corner, home to a large L-shaped sofa, a wood burner, and a Smart TV for nights filled with relaxation. There’s an easy-to-access WC on the ground floor, along with the first of four bedrooms. This zip-and-link bedroom can be made up as a king-size or a twin and has its own en-suite. Another such room with a zip-and-link bed and en-suite can be found upstairs, alongside a king-size room and a double room. The king-size has an en-suite, and the double enjoys sole use of a separate shower room.

At the side of the house, a suntrap patio space invites slow mornings and restful afternoons in the sunshine. It’s furnished with plenty of outdoor seating options, a BBQ, and a fire pit for after the sun sets.

  • 4 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 double, 2 twin zip-and-link which can be made up as king-size on request
  • 4 bathrooms – 3 en-suite with shower and WC, 1 separate bathroom with shower over bath and WC, 1 separate WC
  • Range-style electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, coffee machine
  • Welcome pack
  • Solar panels and ground source heat pump
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs supplied)
  • Smart TV in lounge
  • Garden with furniture, BBQ and fire pit
  • Shared raised deck with river views
  • Private parking for 2 cars
  • Shops and pubs 900 metres, beach 15 miles
  • Storage for bikes
  • Fishing permits available with the owner
  • No watersports/swimming permitted in river surrounding properties
  • Please note, the island is not entirely enclosed so care will need to be taken by the water’s edge
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Claire Tranter

This property is personally managed by Claire.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 7 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Nick 13th May 2026

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Excellent quiet location with stunning views. Light, bright living spaces and good kitchen, bathrooms and sleeping arrangements. Great for a getaway with friends.

Reviewed by Hannah 27th April 2026

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7 of us stayed here for a family members 60th birthday. It was lovely, a beautiful house in a beautiful setting. The house was clean and tidy and suited us perfectly for a long weekend!

Reviewed by Sophie 20th April 2026

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We will recommend to friends and we are planning on coming back. Lovely house and perfect location.

Reviewed by Luke 22nd October 2025

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Absolutely ideal space for a 70th birthday or any small, slow celebration. Stunning grounds and all the amenities one could need. We'll be back for sure.

Reviewed by Ann 14th October 2025

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The cottage is 5* in every way. The beds, bedding and pillows are all so comfortable they enable a good nights sleep. The shower is excellent. The location is beautiful and calming. It is a nature lovers paradise, the cows and sheep in the surrounding fields, the swans, ducks, egrets, heron and numerous birds along the riverbank is a sight to beRead morehold. We even saw deer in the distance. The only negative point I would make is, my husband and I are in our early 80s and we found the steps to the front door and down from the balcony to the garden rather high. There were four family members in our party and we all thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this accommodation. The weather was beautiful which made it even better. Hide

Reviewed by James 30th September 2025

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Great place to stay. Amazing views, quiet and really good amenities within. Would highly recommend

Reviewed by Hilary 1st July 2025

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We stayed as a family of 7 in Avon House and the location of this property was wonderful. Having sheep and cows in your back garden was just so lovely, although the sheep were a little noisy one night, it must of been the heat! The lovely seating area and barbecue were an added bonus and because the weather was so good we did have a couple of barbeRead morecues. We stayed in June and because of good weather the bedrooms upstairs did feel quite hot. All bedrooms have fans which were definitely needed. The house is excellent for a big family and having ensuites to all the bedrooms was very welcome. Having never been to the New Forest this location is excellent for getting around and visiting all the favourite areas that the forest has to offer. We would definitely recommend to family and friends. Hide

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