Bessie May Cottage - Beaulieu
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Historic cottage on the Beaulieu Estate with homemade welcome gifts, garden, and free-range chickens
Accommodation
Bessie May Cottage Beaulieu is a two-bedroom apartment in a historic building. The cottage has a washing machine, dishwasher, and microwave in the kitchen. Guests access the property via a lockbox and enjoy free WiFi and a sun terrace.
Welcome Gifts & Kitchen
The kitchen at Bessie May Cottage is stocked with local produce upon arrival. Guests receive homemade sourdough bread, marmalade, quince jelly, fresh eggs from the chickens, milk, butter, and a bottle of Prosecco. The host Anne also leaves chocolate brownies and fresh flowers from the garden.
Garden & Outdoor Spaces
The private garden at Bessie May Cottage has a swing, picnic area, BBQ facilities, and sun terrace. Chickens roam the garden, and guests are welcome to feed them bread. Outdoor seating and a children's play area are available.
Location & Nearby Attractions
Bessie May Cottage is on the Beaulieu Estate, a 15-minute walk from Palace House. Beaulieu village is 3 km away, with Beaulieu Fine Arts and the motor museum nearby. Calshot Castle is 14 km from the property, and Southampton Airport is 28 km.
Family-Friendly Amenities
Bessie May Cottage offers a children's play area and a swing in the garden. The chickens provide entertainment for kids, and the host provides extra toys on request. Free on-site private parking accommodates families traveling by car.
- Accommodation: Two-bedroom apartment in a historic Beaulieu building with washing machine, dishwasher, and streaming services
- Welcome Gifts: Homemade sourdough bread, marmalade, quince jelly, fresh eggs from the chickens, and a bottle of Prosecco on arrival
- Garden: Private garden with swing, picnic area, BBQ, and free-range chickens for guests to feed
- Location: 15-minute walk to Palace House, 3 km from Beaulieu village, and within the Beaulieu Estate
- Family-Friendly: Outdoor play area, swing, and children's activities with the chickens
Rooms and availability
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
Facilities
Main facilities
Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Flat-screen TV
Outdoor dining area
Picnic area/ Tables
Children's play area
Cots
Board games
Dining
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
Children
- Cots
- Board games
- Children's play area
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Washing machine
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Bessie May Cottage
| 💵 Lowest room price | 220 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 2.0 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 28.6 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Southampton, SOU |
Location
- City landmarks
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