Do you dream of escaping to the classic thatched country cottage in a ‘far from the madding crowd’ chocolate boxy village? Then here you go! Cruck Cottage, named after its cruck (or curved) timber framework, is believed to be the oldest house in a very old village. It is also, possibly, the oldest cruck-framed cottage in Hampshire, but exact dates are lost in the mists of time – making it an idyllic destination for any architecture, history and cottage enthusiasts.
Step into the past. Cruck Cottage is ageing gracefully at over 500 years old. And as it’s Grade II listed, all of its quirks and character have been carefully retained. These include wonky old beams, exposed brickwork, inglenook fireplace, traditional cottagey plank and latch doors, and sloping floorboards.
