Whistlestop

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Whistlestop Plot (added by manager 22 May 2024)
Whistlestop outside view (added by manager 21 may 2024)
Whistlestop hut (added by manager 21 may 2024)
Whistlestop hut (added by manager 21 may 2024)

  • In its own secret garden, hand-crafted shepherd’s hut with a Sauna.
What a spot. Cocooned amongst its own secret garden, our hand-crafted shepherd’s hut provides just the ticket for a whistle-stop tour of Brockenhurst’s glorious countryside. And, after a day of free range fun, a little sanctuary of wellness awaits back home… The space New Forest adventurers, you have arrived at your destination… What a spot. Cocooned amongst its own secret garden, our hand-crafted shepherd’s hut provides just the ticket for a whistle-stop tour of Brockenhurst’s glorious countryside. And, after a day of free range fun, a little sanctuary of wellness awaits back home… Alongside your top-notch sleeping/living ‘quarters’, you have a separate (and rather swanky) privy, and a state-of-the-art Infrared sauna at-the-ready… there’s no such thing as roughing it here! Inside the gorgeous main cabin, Whistlestop certainly pulls out all the stops to make your stay feel a little luxe; Known as the Rolls Royce of shepherds huts, the high-spec workmanship, log burner, and nifty design details throughout adds to the experience of utter New Forest escapism. As night falls, you can toast marshmallows by the fire pit before getting toasty undercover, and hunkering down for the night. Breakfast with birdsong (your B&B hosts can whip up a locally-sourced brekkie if pre-agreed) & get ready to explore- endless acres of biking, walking & nature-watching await on your doorstep… what a treat! Perfect for a car-free/carefree weekend away, the railway line that lies behind your secret garden, means that you can swap Waterloo for wanderlust in just a couple of hours! ** This property is available for rent with New Forest Escapes, who are a small local holiday cottage agency. Do contact us directly for best rates and availability a year in advance ** Inside Sitting pretty amongst its own private garden plot, we love how Whislestop’s main hut exemplifies small, but perfectly formed! After a night under the stars, get toasty by the log burner with a mug of something, or sink into bed with a good book (there’s also the TV if you are in the middle of a Netflix-a-thon). We particularly love how the built-in double bed here creates a charming little nook. With creature comforts close-to-hand, a morning started here would feel rather special. Sleep with the windows and door opened and fall asleep to the purr of the trains & calls of nature. Glamping just got an upgrade... The separate 'privy' is only 5 steps away, and this private bathroom hut is all yours! A little more swish than most, the beautiful craftsmanship of this hut actually earnt it a place amongst a Chelsea Flower Show installation. Complete with shower, WC (and gorgeous Bramley products to-boot), we loved it just as much as the main hut! Inside and outside merge at Whistlestop, so please do hop over to the next Outdoor section to read about your sauna & grounds! Outside Starting with the cherry on top, we love how the Infrared sauna is tucked away at the bottom of your plot. Easy to use, and great for a host of wellness benefits, this unexpected treat is the perfect remedy after a day of forest stomps. With the main shepherds hut on one side, and the privy on the other, your garden haven creates a lovely and private oasis of calm. Flow inside and out with ease to sit, sip and feast alfresco style. Guests have a parking space located right outside of your sanctuary, and as mentioned in our Home Truths section, your garden is located next to the B&Bs communal garden. *** Please do refer to our home truths section for more information ••• Sleeping... Double bed / Cotton bedding / Hair dryer / Bath robes & slippers. Bathrooms... Walk-in shower, heated towel rail, basin and wc. All the rest... Mod Cons: Flat-Screen SMART TV / DAB Roberts Radio / Good WiFi connection. Kitchen: Nespresso machine / Mini fridge / Kettle. If pre-agreed with your hosts in advance, you will be able to privately arrange a breakfast order (they will be catering for their own B&B guests and this order is a private arrangement that is separate to your New Forest Escapes booking). Kids' Stuff: Travel cot, high chair and children's crockery & cutlery are available Pets: 1 dog is welcome here - with a small charge per dog, per stay. Garden is fenced and enclosed but houdinis may escape. Garden: Garden dining table & chairs / Infrared Sauna / BBQ / Fire pit / Garden hose. Parking: The shared driveway has room for 1 car. EV Charging: This property offers rapid electric vehicle charging from the carpark. At the time of booking, you will be required to select if you have an electric vehicle. A £35 surcharge is applicable for each EV car per booking. Please bring your own charging cables and inform us of your vehicle registration. Home truths The Brockenhurst Railway line runs alongside Whistlestop’s garden, so you will hear the purr of the trains going to and from (they tend to start at 6am and stop at 11pm as a guide). We think this is a plus, especially as you will be able to walk from Brockenhurst Train Station to Whistlestop within just 10 minutes or so! Your lovely hosts are located on-site in their B&B. Whistlestop is at the back of the premises, but your private shepherds hut plot is next to the B&Bs communal garden. After you have booked, if you would like to order a locally-sourced and fresh brekkie as an extra to your stay (lucky you!), you will be able to liaise directly with Cheryl & Ciaran… we have it on good authority that their granola is a winner! Accessibility There is a step up to both the main hut, and the privy hut. Booking Information Included in your booking cost are: all bedding and linen, towels, bath robes and flip flops. Enjoy! Guest access All of it Other things to note Dogs are welcome for a small charge per dog per stay.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year
Please note
  • Group bookings of 2 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Facilities/activities including Dog Fee are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Location

Whistlestop

Sway Road

Brockenhurst

Hampshire

England

SO42 7SG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.81063°N
-1.57903°W

Nearest transport

Coach
1.4 km Brockenhurst College
1.4 km Brockenhurst College
6.3 km Priestlands Place
Rail
0.8 km Brockenhurst Rail Station
3.6 km Sway Rail Station
6.3 km Lymington Town Rail Station
Ferry
6.9 km Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal
12.9 km Yarmouth IOW Ferry Terminal
14.3 km Hythe (Hants) Ferry Terminal
Airport
18.2 km Bournemouth International Airport
21.9 km Southampton Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

With the bottom of the garden sitting alongside the railway tracks, you can walk to Whistlestop straight from Brockenhurst Train Station in just 15 minutes. You'll pass the top of the 'High Street' on your travels, which is just 0.7 miles from your door. Brockenhurst's buzzy little village centre has all you need to stock-up; including a butchers, bakers (making the best doughnuts in the New Forest!), grocers, and locally-stocked convenience store. There are also plenty of pubs here, so you'll never be far from refreshments! Your lovely hosts have a wealth of information on walks and biking tracks nearby (Setley Pond is beautiful, as is Rhinesfield), but you're just minutes from being in the great outdoors and open forest. After a day or two of exploring and taking the scenic route, we highly recommend a pamper at the nearby Senspa (1 mile away) or a homegrown feast at The pig (1.8 miles away.) For day tripping, Lymington's boat bobbing town & Saturday market is a must. You can catch the train in just 10 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Milford-On-Sea 9.8 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Christchurch Bay 10.3 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Highcliffe 11.7 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Christchurch Highcliffe Castle 12.7 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Christchurch Friar`S Cliff 13.7 km Estuary N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway 6.8 km

Beaulieu National Motor Museum 8.9 km

Fort Victoria Country Park 12.2 km

Highcliffe Castle 12.3 km

Paultons Family Theme Park 15.4 km

National Trust

Newtown Old Town Hall 16.3 km

The Needles Old Battery and New Battery 16.5 km

Mottistone Manor Garden 21.1 km

Brighstone Shop and Museum 22.6 km

Mottisfont 25.6 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Setley - Beaulieu Heath - Setley 1.2 km

BROCKENHURST PARK 1.5 km

New Forest - Brockenhurst - Ober Heath - Brockenhurst 1.9 km

RHINEFIELD HOUSE 3.9 km

The Naked Man - New Forest 4.5 km

Local events

  • New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday, 30 July 2024 – Tuesday, 30 July 2024)

    Brockenhurst, England 3.1 km

  • Isle of Wight Festival (Thursday, 20 June 2024 – Thursday, 20 June 2024)

    Newport, England 23.7 km

  • Wickham Festival (Thursday, 1 August 2024 – Thursday, 1 August 2024)

    Fareham, England 29.3 km

  • Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, 25 July 2024 – Thursday, 25 July 2024)

    Wareham, England 48.3 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Nearest sites

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  • Does Whistlestop have a swimming pool? No View all features
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  • What attractions are near Whistlestop? With the bottom of the garden sitting alongside the railway tracks, you can walk to Whistlestop straight from Brockenhurst Train Station in just 15 minutes. You'll pass the top of the 'High … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Whistlestop?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Whistlestop? From R2,471.92 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.