Downs View Dairy

53 Customer Reviews

• "This house is absolutely beautiful with oldy worldy features throughout and verry well looked after , lovely comfy beds and well laid out ."

  Presentation was perfect through out and even had all the necessities of Tea coffee suger ..realy felt home from home . We had sunshine for the whole weekend and the sounds of the horse in the stables and the Birds was just devine . We didnt use the tv untill the verry last eavening when we took the time to rest up but they had a fab music system, Dvd player and Virgin media ect . They have lighting everywhere and fairy lights along the beems down stairs for a verry relaxed atmosphere. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and would deffinatly go back . Perfect big family break away . Thank you , strides farm

  Reviewed by Anushka5.0★Apr 2025

• "I would definitely recommend this property for a family holiday, we had three generations in our party and the owner was so accommodating and approachable, nothing was too much trouble."

  Everything we needed was supplied and the house was so warm and cosy that unfortunately we didn't need to use the log burner! A very good base for the New Forest, which is great for dog walks and for letting the grandchildren let off steam, and only a short drive away. The local shops/supermarkets are very close by for stocking up with supplies. Such a lovely area that we would definitely like to explore further in the future.

  Reviewed by Lorna5.0★Feb 2025

• "A great space perfect for a holiday with extended family"

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Dec 2024

• "A beautiful property in a beautiful location, plenty of room for all 9 of us and everything we needed to make our stay memorable."

  John, our host, was more than helpful and would come to sort out any problems without any fuss. I would certainly recommend this property to anyone who wants a large venue for a peaceful, relaxing break. Ten out of ten.

  Reviewed by Philip5.0★Nov 2024

• "The property was as expected, large, spacious and very cosy."

  We met John, the owner, who was a lovely man and extremely helpful. He really wanted us to enjoy our stay and that we did! Hope to see you again! Thank you. Adrian and all the family!

  Reviewed by Adrian5.0★Oct 2024

• "We had an amazing two weeks at this delightful cottage in the heart of Hampshire."

  All those on the farm made us feel very welcome and we felt very much at home. The cottage is excellent for a family get-together, very comfortable and with room for everyone to find their own space. The garden is very safe for children and a lovely place to spend a summer evening, with ample picnic tables and a bbq corner. Watching the swallows and starlings gather to roost in the evening, picking blackberries, hearing the horses clopping past from time to time - and wonderful public footpaths to the village shop and pub, as well as farther afield. Although it appears to be in the middle of nowhere, the location is actually only about half an hour by car from very well-known sites such as Salisbury, Old Sarum, Stonehenge, Beaulieu and of course the New Forest with all its ponies and wildlife. We hope to return in the future - many thanks to John and Irene and all the people we met.

  Reviewed by Carmit5.0★Aug 2024

• "There is no where to store food products."

  The boxes that were available had mouse droppings in one of them. The kitchen utensils were of poor quality I.e flimsy and blunt. Some complimentary household essentials would be a good idea

  Reviewed by Paul2.8★Jun 2024

• "From Thursday late afternoon and evening and the following Friday (the day we left) there was no hot water in the kitchen and the shower downstairs (back room sleeping room)."

  Only one shower with hot wayer for 10 persons. We have not seen or spoken to the owner. Never paid the deposit and could not say goodby when we left. The house itself was very nice. Everything we needed was there (exept a hose for the vacuumcleaner, we cleaned with a broom, worked as well). Furniture was more than ample, beds comfortable, bathrooms were clean. We had a lovely stay in West Titherley and a good and quiet holiday.

  Reviewed by Jan5.0★Apr 2024

• "The cot and high chair were excellent as were the cooking All the bedrooms came with plenty of towels and extra bedding if needed."

  Their was plenty of fridge and freezer space,especially loved the fact you could eat at the kitchen table or in the dining room,so much space in all the rooms. All in all a very beautiful property to spend time in.

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Mar 2024

• "Wonderful property in a lovely area and John the owner was very accommodating."

  We booked our stay for my sisters 30th birthday with some friends and we had a great time. The property is beautiful (we felt it was even nicer than the pictures) and all rooms were clean and spacious. The property also had an enclosed garden so our dog could run around. My only negative feedback is that the curtains are quite thin so great for if you’re happy to wake up with the rising sun but less so if you would like a lie in. There was 7 of us staying but we could’ve comfortably housed a few more. We hosted some extra family for lunch on the Saturday and they all wanted the details to be able to stay again. We ate a roast at the Greyhound in Broughton which I would also recommend.

  Reviewed by Jessica5.0★Mar 2024

• "The property was amazing and we loved that it was on a working farm."

  The owner popped over to say hello which we also thought was so nice. We would stay again, it was a great spot!

  Reviewed by Camilla5.0★Mar 2024

• "Delighted with the property, perfect for a friends weekend."

  Two enormous group rooms - the photos do not do the space justice. What a fantastic large dining table! It was very cold weekend, but the house was lovely and warm - amazing for such a large space. Beds again warm and appreciated blanket on each bed. Nice to be greeted by the owners. Lovely area for walks and local pub owner even drove a few of our group as it was getting dark! Close to lots of places to visit if you want a longer break . Any feedback? another shower would be really beneficial - 2 showers across 11 people is not really adequate, especially as limited hot water to use baths - fine for a weekend break. A couple more t towels, dish cloths again for a large house. Put basic house information in one book - couple of walks, pubs etc as we had to search it out from a lot of old leaflets. A coffee machine! We will probably return as we liked it so much !!

  Reviewed by Averil4.4★Dec 2023

• "An extremely spacious and bright holiday cottage, perfect for a weekend get together of 10 female friends."

  We made great use of the large garden too, being extremely fortunate with summer weather in October. The main point of our visit was to catch up with friends, but we did enjoy local walks from the cottage, including to the Greyhound pub in Broughton for Sunday lunch - highly recommended. Otherwise we ate in, enjoying the choice of eating spots, including the picnic tables in the garden. Owners were lovely - unobtrusive but available for any queries. Only tiny improvement suggestion we could think of would be a few more mugs for when the dishwasher is running and instructions on adjusting the heating - we were too hot, given the lovely weather!

  Reviewed by Jessica4.7★Oct 2023

• "A lovely property in lovely surroundings - the kids loved being able to walk a couple of minutes from the house to see horses, goats, sheep and more."

  We had a fun weekend and hope to return soon!

  Reviewed by Ben5.0★Sep 2023

• "The space, particularly in the living areas and the garden, exceeded our expectations."

  The owner was very friendly and welcoming. It was perfect for our weekend break.

  Reviewed by Dan5.0★Jun 2023

• "We were a group of 10 friends who stay together a different places annually."

  This was the nicest place we’ve visited so far. We were blessed with marvellous weather which always makes a difference but the tranquil and secluded surroundings were ideal. Very well equipped older style property with lots of character and features, it had everything we needed and we felt incredibly comfortable there. The hosts introduced themselves, made sure all was as expected, were friendly and available but not intrusive. Plenty of room to dine/sit/play games together as well as spaces to have a bit of quiet time away from the group if you wanted. Beds were comfy and multiple bathrooms were a bonus. We booked Sunday lunch at The Black Horse; a fantastic meal and the landlady was so kind to offer to walk to our property after her shift to return the payment card we had left there by mistake, we were able to collect it but it was a very nice gesture by her. This complimented the impression we had of the property and its location. Just lovely. The only thing that gave us a slight niggle was an uncomfortable sofa but that may be down to personal preference. Due to the sunshine we spent a lot of time in the garden, we would’ve made use of cushioned lounging furniture. All in all we had a wonderful stay in the perfect setting for us to relax, reconnect and refresh!

  Reviewed by Clare4.7★May 2023

• "We all thoroughly enjoyed our w/e together, ten family members, three generations, in a quiet country setting, with our own private garden and with surrounding areas and animals to investigate."

  Within easy distance of Salisbury with the Cathedral, Museums, Aviation Centre, etc., and an excellent standard of pubs in the area! Lack of showers over baths upstairs was remedied by the extra one downstairs, and all furniture (including garden) and fittings were of a high standard. Many thanks for a very happy few days!

  Reviewed by Valerie5.0★May 2023

• "He cottage was perfect for a big family Christmas."

  We loved that it was decorated with fairy lights and a real tree and very much appreciated our welcome gift. There was plenty of space to cook and eat and just chill downstairs and the dog was happy with her bed next to the fire too! The bedrooms weren't huge but perfectly adequate and plenty of bathrooms. Lots of walks accessible from the property (albeit a bit muddy when we were there). If you like country style and muddy paws this is the perfect place for a big family break.

  Reviewed by Rebecca4.4★Dec 2022

• "A great size for our family weekend away."

  Lots of space for us all to relax in and a large dining table we could all fit around at meal times. Was a lovely place to stay but the boys would have liked a bigger TV screen for the England football game.

  Reviewed by Kim5.0★Dec 2022

• "The property was perfect for a weekend away."

  Comfortable beds and living areas with lots of seating and a very large dining table. Good size kitchen with lots of pots, pans and cutlery, although some of the baking trays we found were quite greasy. The inside fairy lights were a lovely touch and gave the rooms a nice cozy atmosphere. Lots of parking spaces near the house. The house was very clean but we noticed a few places were quite dusty (the extractor fan in the downstairs shower room and the roof rafters, for example). Guests have no control over the heating - when we arrived the owner gave us the option to have the heating on all day or just at certain times. We opted for all day but we ended up being too hot and needed to turn off some of the radiators. The local pub, The Black Horse, is highly recommended and has great food and is only a 20 minute walk away.

  Reviewed by Claire3.8★Nov 2022

• "Nice cottage but does need an uplift, the furnishings are looking tired."

  Not having access to the heating control is unusual and inconvenient. We had to ask the owner to put the heating on, which he did, but then locked the control panel up. Having a 5 pm arrival time is too late.

  Reviewed by Alison2.8★Nov 2022

• "We loved the house."

  Lots of room for everyone which included 2 boisterous under 5s. E very thing we needed for our stay was provided. Beautiful setting with fields all around and some nice safe walks. Being in the countryside we expected and did not mind the occasional cobweb. John was welcoming and informative.

  Reviewed by Margaret1.3★Oct 2022

• "Absolutely lovely!"

  We were a big group of friends from the States in for a wedding, and this was perfect! Everyone could get ready simultaneously, we all could sit around and chat together, and even have a big breakfast before we all left out. The property was easy for our navigation systems and taxi drivers to find, and the pubs around were great (particularly recommend the Mill Arms about 10 minutes up the road) - John came to greet us when we arrived and gave us all the info we needed, really delightful all the way around.

  Reviewed by Sierra5.0★Sep 2022

• "On our arrival we was overwhelmed how beautiful the place was, felt very secure with my grandchildren running around in the garden, with a view of the horses in their stables."

  Lots to do, nice walk to the black horse pub, Paultons park (peppa pig world).great day out. Definitely visit again, highly recommend. Thank you to the owners who made us feel so welcome.

  Reviewed by Tracey5.0★Aug 2022

• "This was the perfect place for a big family weekend."

  The location is very quiet at the end of a road with beautiful views and walks everywhere. The place was very well equipped inside and out. The owner was very welcoming and helpful Thank you!

  Reviewed by Simon5.0★May 2022

• "Stayed in this property for a weekend with friends and it is a lovely spaces property in the countryside with plenty of room for 11 guests."

  The owner was also very polite and friendly, I would stay again and recommend for larger groups looking for a nice spacious place to stay.

  Reviewed by Rachel4.7★May 2022

• "My friends and I had a fabulous time staying here."

  The property is decorated beautifully and well stocked! The walks in the area are also very pretty. Would definitely recommend to people in the future.

  Reviewed by Melissa5.0★Apr 2022

• "Absolutely fantastic farmhouse, the 9 of us had an amazing time, both the house and the surrounding area are beautiful, perfect for a getaway."

  Plenty of local pubs in walking distance, would definitely recommend.

  Reviewed by Susan4.4★Apr 2022

• "Fabulous time had by us all 6 adults and 5 children loads of space and very well equipped."

  Looked very welcoming as arrival Christmas lights at the windows and nice and warm as the weather wasn’t brilliant but it didn’t put us off we all had a great time and even the two Cockerpoos had fun.

  Reviewed by Irene5.0★Dec 2021

• "The property is a really lovely characterful building."

  As people have mentioned in the past the floors do Creek and grown a lot. Everything in the property is fine and works well we all found the beds a little soft. The only thing is we found the kitchen reasonably well equipped awkward to use when we arrived all of the cutlery and plates had marks on them so we ended up washing everything up before we used any of it. The central heating was turned permanently in to the off position once I spoke to the owner he very kindly turn it on so that we could have a warm house in the mornings. It really is a lovely property and not necessarily in the best location for walking animals. It’s in a good location for sightseeing it’s very private and quiet.

  Reviewed by Ian4.1★Sep 2021

• "The owner was extremely helpful - immediately dealt with some minor problems in the house, helped by using his landline when there was no mobile connection, gave us info re a local taxi driver etc."

  Always friendly and cheerful. We felt the photos didn't convey the reality. The garden is small, not the large lawn! The bedrooms are smaller than they looked in the photos. The wooden floorboards creak . . . the small bedroom also houses the water tanks - so noisy. The building is full of character, the kitchen well stocked for cooking. The situation is very peaceful, easy to walk out into the countryside. Horses are stabled there which adds interest. Plenty of lovely gardens to visit.

  Reviewed by Brenda4.1★Jun 2021

• "Cottage was perfect for us and owners went out of their way to make sure everything was ok."

  Many thanks

  Reviewed by David5.0★Aug 2020

• "Plastic cups for children"

  Reviewed by Michael4.7★Feb 2020

• "Came to Downs Farm Dairy for New Year and the cottage looked lovely with the Christmas decorations."

  The cottage has had some new furniture since we were last there and the seating is now better for a larger group. Very peaceful, quiet location everyone on the farm is very friendly. Hope to return again

  Reviewed by Rebecca4.7★Dec 2019

• "What a beautiful house!"

  We live in a 16 century cottage and this was like a home from home. The decor was lovely and the house just had a lovely feel to it. We stayed as a group of 10, 6 adults and 4 children. We enjoyed sitting round the kitchen table preparing food and chatting, long walks round the estate and beautiful woods and took a trip to Salisbury to see the panto. We truly had an amazing time and would definitely come back. Some previous reviews have mentioned the lighting, this wasnt an issue for us, there was also mention of not enough hot water but again, we all showered/ bathed and we never ran out. The little garden is also fenced in so good for letting the dog have a wondered without panicking. Really lovely helpful hosts. Thanks for having us

  Reviewed by Catherine5.0★Dec 2019

• "A beautiful property that was great for A family weekend away for birthday celebrations."

  Plenty of room for the children to not get under the adults feet but feĺt really homely. Beds really comfortable and great facilities.

  Reviewed by Daryll4.7★Nov 2019

• "We were 7 adults (friends on a reunion so all adults)."

  Other reviews have mentioned the rather limited directions to the property. Agree that the lighting in the lounge and dining room whilst making for cosy and intimate was a bit too dark on occasions. The property has 4 bathrooms which is good but only two of them have showers (the other bathrooms have baths) and only one shower is electric with the result that one morning after 2 baths taken the non- electric shower ran cold. Would have liked an information folder with manuals and explaining about rubbish collection etc. And worryingly there was no information on recycling. There will almost certainly be lots of bottles and milk cartons to dispose of at holiday accommodation and this needs to be addressed.

  Reviewed by Jano4.4★Nov 2019

• "Fabulous accommodation just perfect for our weekend away with friends."

  Hope to return in the future.

  Reviewed by Elaine5.0★Sep 2019

• "Just spent a family weekend break at Downs View Dairy and can highly recommend this cottage."

  It is even more charming than the photos suggest and one of the best equipped holiday homes I have ever rented- even supplying tea towels, dishwasher tablets and toilet rolls!! The location is beautiful, lovely views of the countryside from every window. My only minor issue was instructions for finding the place were not very specific- I think we would have had problems without satnav. Overall we were very pleased with the accommodation and booking process

  Reviewed by Zoe4.7★Aug 2019

• "We love our family get togethers at The old dairy."

  We have been coming for several years, and each time it seduces us with its mixture of old world charm and spacious accommodation. If a timeless building, surrounded by breathtaking countryside and gracious hosts, ticks your boxes as it does ours, then you will not be disappointed.Memories are priceless and we have a fabulous store of them.

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Jun 2019

• "Very friendly and helpful owners exceptionally spacious accommodation perfect location for young children"

  Reviewed by Jennifer4.7★Jun 2019

• "Downs view dairy is a beautiful place to stay, the house is very big, we were a party of 5 adults & 4 children, there is enough room for everyone to sit together at a beautiful large dinner table, there are two large rooms down stairs & a huge kitchen."

  The bedrooms are beautiful every room has a view of the surrounding countryside or the horse stables, the little garden area which is completely fenced in was ideal for the kids & the dog, we loved everything about our stay here.

  Reviewed by Deborah Aphra5.0★May 2019

• "Fantastic location especially with three young children, great accommodation all round and excellent facilities."

  Many thanks to the great kindness of the owners who allowed the children to interact with all the farm animals and their 'Tractors'! We would highly recommend this holiday venue to anyone who is thinking of heading to this area. Many thanks from us all, we had a lovely weekend of celebration!

  Reviewed by Jan4.7★May 2019

• "The equipment in the kitchen was excellent and the extras like toilet paper, hand soap and shower gels in the bathrooms were a lovely touch."

  I would certainly return if the time was right.

  Reviewed by Patricia5.0★May 2019

• "The host was really friendly and helpful in providing us with milk and eggs to buy for breakfast."

  The accommodation was superb, really big and spacious and plenty of seating for our big group. Essentials like tea and coffee and hand soaps are provided which was really helpful. There were a few locks on bathroom doors which were difficult to use (ensuite upstairs) but this is easy to rectify.

  Reviewed by Kate4.7★Apr 2019

• "We had two separate families of four plus grandparents."

  Downs View Dairy upstairs bedroom facilities are well set up with bathroom each. We had downstairs bedroom with on-suite included a shower. There was also separate shower in downstairs toilet. Young children aged 1 and 3 enjoyed the farm and walks to local playgrounds. Older children age 8 and 11 enjoyed the local History. Good weather, garden set up for BBQ's. Would recommend

  Reviewed by Bill5.0★Apr 2019

• "Wonderful character holiday cottage."

  Well equipped and spacious accommodation. Excellent location to reach a variety of attractions easily; Salisbury, Winchester, and the New forest all within easy reach. The owners are friendly and helpful; on arrival the owner made sure we had milk for a hot drink while we awaited our grocery delivery. The cottage is located on a farm with walks available; the owners provide details in the cottage. We had 4 pre-school grandchildren in our group and they loved the horses, chickens, sheep and cows.

  Reviewed by Geoffrey4.7★Apr 2019

• "Lovely cottage in great location."

  Easy access to Salisbury, Romsey, New forest and Winchester. The cottage was very big with everything you would need for a relaxing holiday. Quiet location surrounded by beautiful Hampshire countryside but good local shop within walking distance and local pubs both good. Will definitely return.

  Reviewed by Rebecca5.0★Oct 2018

• "The welcome by the owner was warm and natural."

  There were nine of us but the accommodation is so extensive that we all had corners to disappear into on a wet Saturday, mostly spread out on the sofas. The farm style kitchen was the hub for the families, warm and cosy as with the rest of the accommodation. Fresh eggs are accessible for breakfast from the farm. There is a green lane adjacent which leads to a little used tarmac lane which takes you to the village shop and the Black Horse pub with a choice of footpaths to return on. We all went to Mottisfont Abbey, National Trust, and Salisbury, both half an hour at most. Could have gone to Winchester but we pottered around Stockbridge which is a delight. So, a great base, deep rural, starry nights and bird song filled days but with easy access to all amenities. This was our fifth time but not our last.

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Oct 2018

• "We were a party of 10 (8 adults + 2 children) plus two well behaved dogs."

  The accommodation was perfect for our special family gathering. Spacious, rather quirky, and fun. The owners of the property were charming and welcomed us on arrival.

  Reviewed by Wendy4.4★Sep 2018

• "We were a party of 6 Ladies on a walking weekend and the cottage met all of our needs."

  It has a rustic charm, and is rather quirky and old fashioned which was fun and it is a lovely setting in a farm with all the farm buildings around it. We enjoyed the fact that it has a lovely history, being the old dairy. The house is not at all modern or elegant but It is very roomy downstairs with a good size kitchen to gather in and the bedrooms and bathrooms are of a good size. It is wonderfully quiet and peaceful. The garden is perfect for an early morning cuppa and an evening glass of wine with plenty of seating. The owners were very polite and attentive and answered all our queries promptly. The surrounding countryside is beautiful and we completed half of the Clarendon way from Salisbury to Broughton, which I would highly recommend. The house is near to Mottisfont house which is a must visit National trust property. A great stay!!

  Reviewed by Sue3.4★Sep 2018

• "The cottage was ok - the description was accurate in terms of the basic facilities - numbers of rooms etc."

  The owners had gone to a lot of trouble to put lots of flowers / hanging baskets outside (watered daily) which looked lovely. However, everything inside was just a little more basic than I would have liked / expected in a rental costing me more than £1500 per week - I don't think it would take a lot of investment to improve the experience substantially - a few examples: - the kitchen is equipped with a collection of cast-offs (yet has a (presumably expensive) range cooker). There are only stainless steel pans - no non-stick ones. There are whisk fittings for an electric whisk, but no electric whisk, etc - the beds are ok but could be a good deal more comfortable, the bed linen / towels are ok, but you would not call them luxurious - the lighting throughout the property is provided by a somewhat confusing mix of table lamps and spotlights with light switches hidden in odd places The wifi/broadband is patchy (although that's probably BT's fault rather than the owners') We gained some amusement by trying to work out what angle had been used to take the photo of the property - to create the impression of a spacious lawn and a property standing on its own (in reality the dairy is part of a collection of old farm buildings with a smallish (pleasant) patch of grass / patio in front) We still enjoyed our holiday, but I would not regard it as "value for money" - I think the price is set at a premium level that the equipment of the house does not match up to.

  Reviewed by Martin2.8★Jul 2018

• "We all had a great time"

  Reviewed by Karen4.7★May 2018

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