The Sorting Office | Luxury Self-Catering Cottage | The New Forest

Guest testimonials

A fantastic cottage with all the bells & whistles. We loved the fresh scones and other products that were provided, so an immediate shop was not necessary. A classic English cottage with exemplary facilities & interiors.

The property was exceptional, and an absolute joy to holiday in. We adored the interior design and eye for detail and quality. Just a beautiful cottage. It’s probably the first time where the reality of the property exceeded the expectation of the photographs. The cleanliness was second to none and I more than appreciate that! Communications before, during and after our stay were on point. Honestly, I found the whole experience perfect, and will certainly return to the same property and Unique Homestays

We had a lovely welcome with the lights on, music playing, and scones with cream and jam waiting for us. Especially so, as it was a very wet, dark afternoon. The kitchen had everything we could possibly have wanted and we did eat-in on a few evenings. We don´t think it could be improved! This is one of the best homes we have stayed in, thank you.

My partner and I have vacated The Sorting Office and are placing it back into your hands. This place is magical - as if one is dreaming a most amazing dream. Thank you for everything, most indebted.

Our stay was perfect, a home from home which we immediately felt settled and relaxed in. The Sorting Office is a beautiful property rather than the expected rental with a very high standard of fixtures and fittings. Everything you could possibly need was provided and the welcome hamper was thoughtful too. The cottage was private, quiet and completely wonderful in every way. We loved our stay and didn’t want to leave!

It has been wonderful to call The Sorting Office our home for a week. It is beautifully maintained, very quiet and well-equipped. We particularly enjoyed walks from the cottage but also ventured further afield. We enjoyed a very nice meal at The Pig!

Very cosy and welcoming cottage. One of the best we´ve been to. We appreciate the hard work that goes into keeping it absolutely spotless. We would recommend the Cartwheel Inn, a short walk away and good food. Lots of lovely walks and plenty of peace and quiet. We hope to be back.

Nature and countryside are the best medicine for serenity, peace, calmness and stillness. It´s good for the heart. We had a wonderful week in this beautiful cottage and its surroundings, the New Forest horses are amazing and the village is gorgeous. We will be visiting the area again for sure.

Our second stay at The Sorting Office and it was wonderful. So much more wildlife this time and it was lovely having the doors open and enjoying the calm of the rain. Already planning trip number three.

A wonderful stay, we absolutely loved the cottage, we just wish we had another week to enjoy it some more. We would love to come back, thank you once again for having us!

The Sorting Office is a home, not a holiday let, thanks to the many and varied personal touches. This included the welcome hamper and fridge food, the varied house plants and the practical kitchen. We have been able to really relax. Out and about everywhere was a relatively short car ride. The horses as neighbours and the St. Edmunds footpath, including the church, were the icing on the cake. PS. we´ve never experienced so many stars!

We have stayed in several Unique Homestays properties and whilst all have been good, this was the best. Thoughtful design, well-fitted and spotless. It had a wonderful feeling and was a joy to return to after a day out.

A beautifully decorated and well-equipped property which was spotlessly clean. A standard you always hope for. Thank you for allowing us to stay at the lovely Sorting Office.

What an absolutely beautiful cottage! We had the most perfect stay in this peaceful and picturesque home. We loved watching the horses in the mornings across the fields from us. The walks were incredible and all on our doorstep. We had dinner at the Cartwell Inn on our first night which we highly recommend. We ate in the other two nights because the cottage was too perfect not to. This couldn´t have been a more perfect getaway for some much-needed R&R.

A wonderful week in this beautiful cottage, love the attention to detail and of course, the fire. We had the best sleep. Lovely quiet location and we were blessed with the kind weather!

What a wonderful escape to the countryside for some much needed R&R. We immediately felt at home in this beautiful cottage, in fact we did not want to leave! So many beautiful walks in the area and the farm shop down the road was a great place to stock up on goodies! Thank you for a fabulous stays we´ll be back!

This cottage is just stunning! What really sets it apart is the cleanliness and top notch décor! The housekeeper was always available when we needed her! We had some much needed rest and would highly recommend this property!

What a fabulous place to get away and recharge our batteries. We could have happily stayed reading in the garden room for our whole stay but loved exploring walks in the forest and from the house. We really enjoyed all the lovely touches, the hamper and the amenities. Hopefully, we will be back for another stay sometime soon.

We enjoyed staying here in this perfect little place in this charming village. Everything from the comfortable bed to the comfy reading chairs were great. Love the light that streams in and all the way this place is decorated. Thank you, loved our stay.

A beautiful, well thought out property that made for a very relaxing holiday. Thank you to all for such a warm welcome. We hope to return someday. Would highly recommend a trip to Sculptures by the Lake near Dorchester.

Just what the Doctor ordered! We had a great relaxing break in this fabulous cottage. Thank you! P.s. the Cartwheel Inn is great, we had a fantastic meal there. Just a 5-minute walk from the property.

It is safe to say we fell in love with the cottage when we arrived! It´s been an amazing week of eating and drinking, highlights being The Pig and The Kitchen at Chenton Glen! Lovely to be able to switch off and enjoy the quiet and relax. Would definitely look to come back and stay again!

The property is absolutely delightful and feels luxurious and special. The owners have clearly made a significant investment into renovating the original building, and it’s been well worth it. For us it had a ‘wow’ factor from the moment we arrived. We thoroughly enjoyed our few days there.

Truly beautiful cottage with particular attention to detail, everything has been thought through with plenty of storage space for clothes/packing, spa products, very well equipped kitchen, lovely Christmas decorations.....the list goes on! The location is perfect for walking and relaxing and also provides a good base for days out. The cottage is just perfect.

A truly beautiful cottage with particular attention to detail. Everything has been thought through: plenty of storage space for clothes/packing, spa products, a very well equipped kitchen, lovely Christmas decorations... the list goes on! The location is perfect for walking and relaxing and also provides a good base for days out. I really can´t think of anything that could be improved upon, the cottage is just perfect.

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The Sorting Office

Fordingbridge, New Forest, Hampshire, UK

Up to 4 guestsUp to 4 guests
PetsOne small well-behaved dog is welcome on prior request
FamilySorry, no children or babies

A gingerbread house with thatched roof set on the fringes of the New Forest which, from the outside, could very easily have been plucked from the pages of Hansel and Gretel. Through the stable door and fairytale charm makes way for chic interiors and country living; The Sorting Office is a luxury self-catering cottage which ticks all the boxes for an escape from the city. Read more...

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