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The Cart House

The Cart House

4.9
out of 5
Ratings from 29 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.9
Condition
5.0
Location
4.6
Value
4.9
Customer
Service
5.0

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Beautiful spacious barn conversion on the edge of the South Downs National Park. Brilliantly equipped to be a home from home, with private parking, garden furniture and barbecue for al fresco dining. Near to the picturesque village of Bishop's Waltham with fabulous views of the adjoining countryside. The Cart House offers a comfortable and relaxing base for couples and families wishing to explore this popular part of Hampshire and is ideal for keen walkers and cyclists.

Lovely stay

Review submitted on Tue, 31 Dec 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Very clean and well kept, well presented, had a lovely time with family. Excellent owners. Highly recommend.

Only thing I would say maybe needs to be considered if you stay, is the garden has a small stream with no fencing on the side which would require a high level of supervision if you have children and they want to play outside.

Guest from Wokingham stayed at The Cart House for 7 nights in December 2024


Short stay

Review submitted on Tue, 17 Dec 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Booked this due to closeness to Winchester, but very close to lots of other big towns, wish I'd booked for a week
The property had everything to make you feel like you were at home, the kitchen was well stocked with utensils, plenty of dvds and games
The welcome hamper was full of goodies.
Definitely will book again

Jennifer from BIGGLESWADE stayed at The Cart House for 3 nights in December 2024


Jonathan & Vanessa @ 1298 Ltd replied 11 days ago
We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay at The Cart House and its great location within Hampshire. Look forward to seeing you again!

Amazing weekend away!

Review submitted on Tue, 03 Dec 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Mums weekend away has been a tradition for quite a few years for my 3 friends and I but it was our first time at the Cart House. From the welcome message and a lovely goodie basket that awaited us on arrival we were impressed with every aspect of our stay - well perhaps not the stormy weather but that just made us enjoy the coziness of the Cart House even more. The kitchen is well equipped (including cocktail shaker!), sofas were super comfy ( as were the beds) and the underfloor heating means you can leave your slippers home! We are already looking forward to coming back!

Lucia from London stayed at The Cart House for 3 nights in November 2024


Jonathan & Vanessa @ 1298 Ltd replied 38 days ago
Reviews like this make me smile. Having guests who come here for the first time, that already have a tradition of weekends away with friends and give such lovely comments make us proud of our accommodation and what it can offer our guests. We look forward to seeing you again!

A wonderful property

Review submitted on Sun, 24 Nov 2024
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
3.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A wonderful property, well appointed and well thought out design. Well equiped kitchen and instruction manuals available for the appliances. Well thought out guest information booklet with everything you needed to know about the property. Underfloor heating welcome especially as it was cold, frosty and snowy during the stay.

Pity that the property is situated beside a busy road which detracted from the wonderful property and outlook at the rear, but there is nothing the owners can do about this.

Guest from stayed at The Cart House for 7 nights in November 2024


Jonathan & Vanessa @ 1298 Ltd replied 38 days ago
We are glad you enjoyed your stay, despite the sudden cold snap! We hope to see you again.

Beautiful Cottage, amazing hosts!

Review submitted on Thu, 22 Aug 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The hosts, Vanessa and Jon, were absolutely amazing start to finish, could not fault them. So helpful and accommodating. The Cart House was wonderful and had everything we needed for our stay. It really felt like home for a few days. I would definitely recommend the Cart House!

Thank you both.

Natasha from Shrewsbury stayed at The Cart House for 3 nights in August 2024


Jonathan & Vanessa @ 1298 Ltd replied 142 days ago
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are glad you had a great weekend at The Cart House and enjoyed your celebrations.

Superb

Review submitted on Sun, 18 Aug 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The Cart House is a very beautiful retreat and gave us time to with our daughter and adult granddaughters. It lacks for nothing, is perfectly presented, luxurious in a laid back rustic style much appreciated by even our Architect daughter. Also much admired was the dresser concealing the fridge/freezer.
Eating al fresco was an absolute delight with the meadow and weeping willowx across the little stream. We were fortunate to do this every day as the weather was perfect and we spent a lot of the time around the outdoor table. (Magical).
Alas all good things come to an end. It was a long journey there and back with numerous diversions, but it was well worth it. We had a wonderful and happy time. Thank you

James from Penrith stayed at The Cart House for 7 nights in August 2024


Jonathan & Vanessa @ 1298 Ltd replied 142 days ago
Thank you so much for your kind words! Our aim is always to provide well equipped, good quality accommodation and it is so lovely to hear our guests say such kind words about The Cart House. I hope your long journey to us won’t put you off visiting in the future, we hope to see you again.

Lovely cottage, we had a great stay

Review submitted on Tue, 02 Jul 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Super cottage, stocked with everything you could possibly need, very comfortable, beautifully decorated. Lovely view. Ample parking and pretty garden. Village close by, is excellent for shops etc. Location is ideal for Portsmouth, Southampton and the Downs. Had a really great holiday, thank you!

Carol from SAFFRON WALDEN stayed at The Cart House for 7 nights in June 2024


Jonathan & Vanessa @ 1298 Ltd replied 166 days ago
Thank you for your review, we are glad you had a great holiday at The Cart House!

Lovely Week

Review submitted on Sat, 08 Jun 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Spent a lovely week at The Cart House and really enjoyed it. The house is lovely, there is everything there that you would need for a stay and it's in a great location with some lovely pubs and restaurants in the surrounding area. Winchester and Portsmouth area only 20 mins away.

Would definately go back again or recommend to someone wanting a comfortable stay in the Winchester/Portsmouth area.

Andrew from HUDDERSFIELD stayed at The Cart House for 7 nights in May 2024


Jonathan & Vanessa @ 1298 Ltd replied 166 days ago
We are really pleased you enjoyed your stay at The Cart House and enjoyed its location and hope to see you again.

Fantastic stay

Review submitted on Sat, 04 May 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had an amazing stay. The cart house is faultless - spacious yet cosy, spotlessly clean, and there is a real ‘wow’ factor as soon as you walk through the door. Excellent communication throughout our stay. The welcome basket was such a thoughtful addition. The highchair and cot provided were perfect for our one year old. Great location for marwell zoo/paultons park, plus a vast selection of board games/books/dvds for the rainy days too! We would definitely stay again in the future!

Natasha from ROCHFORD stayed at The Cart House for 7 nights in April 2024


Jonathan & Vanessa @ 1298 Ltd replied 250 days ago
We are glad you had a great stay, despite the mixed weather you had, and made the most of the great activities that are in the area of The Cart House. Hope to see you again.

The excellent Cart Hous

Review submitted on Mon, 29 Apr 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We stayed at the Cart House from the 19th until the 25th April and it surpassed our expectations which were high to start with! From the well and thoughtfully stocked welcome basket to the cleanliness and excellent touches throughout it was perfect for our requirements. The owners were on hand if required and very quick to respond to a question we had. All in all we wouldn’t hesitate to highly recommend the Cart House , it was simply excellent.

Samuel from LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY stayed at The Cart House for 7 nights in April 2024


Jonathan & Vanessa @ 1298 Ltd replied 250 days ago
Thank you for your kind words, it’s always lovely when we get such positive feedback, we are glad you had a great stay.

Exquisite property with magnificent attention to detail

Review submitted on Sat, 13 Apr 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We have stayed in many holiday rentals within the UK and overseas - this accommodation outshines them all. Such a comfortable and relaxing place to stay with provision for everything you would need for everyday living. The proprietors were only a phone call away should you need their help with anything. We would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a holiday rental in this area.

Lucy from WORCESTER stayed at The Cart House for 7 nights in April 2024


Jonathan & Vanessa @ 1298 Ltd replied 262 days ago
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are glad you enjoyed your time at The Cart House and found it had everything you needed for a relaxing stay.

A bittersweet trip

Review submitted on Sat, 06 Apr 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
I booked this fabulous property so that II could introduce my sister to her Great Niece and Nephew for probably the first and last time - she has pancreatic cancer.
I coupled this with a trip to mark zoo and Peppa Pig World.
The property is stunning and met our expectations and went well beyond. Their four star gold award is very well deserved. I’d recommend it in an instant

Alan from MATLOCK stayed at The Cart House for 4 nights in April 2024


Jonathan & Vanessa @ 1298 Ltd replied 282 days ago
We are sorry to hear the reason for your trip, are thoughts are with you and your family. We hope that our property went a little way in making this a little easier for you all. It is so lovely when guests appreciate our Visit England, Four Star Gold award. We pride ourselves in providing great quality accommodation and are glad that you and your family found time to visit some of the local attractions during your stay.

Lovely stay, beautiful accommodation

Review submitted on Tue, 26 Mar 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A lovely place to stay. Everything we needed was available, including lots of little extras that you don’t always see. You could tell lots of care had been taken when creating it as a holiday let.
Plenty of local food and drink options, and a local shop only a couple of minutes away.
The owners were very helpful. Check in and out was easy.
Would recommend, and will definitely book again.

Guest from COLCHESTER stayed at The Cart House for 3 nights in March 2024


Jonathan & Vanessa @ 1298 Ltd replied 282 days ago
Thank you for your kind review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at The Cart House, it’s lovely to hear that our accommodation provided everything you needed. We hope to see you again.

Fantastic place

Review submitted on Mon, 26 Feb 2024
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
3.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely place to stay, clean, tv has Netflix, Disney etc, plenty of space and made a weekend away with friends very easy and relaxing

Guest from Wokingham stayed at The Cart House for 2 nights in February 2024


Jonathan & Vanessa @ 1298 Ltd replied 324 days ago
We are so glad you had a lovely weekend away at The Cart House with your friends. Many thanks for your review.

Amazing place to stay

Review submitted on Sun, 25 Feb 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Had a great stay at the Cart House with my family. Unfortunately it rained a few days during our stay but it was great just chilling in the property

Jon from HOCKLEY stayed at The Cart House for 4 nights in February 2024


Jonathan & Vanessa @ 1298 Ltd replied 324 days ago
Thank you so much for your review. I am glad you all had a lovely stay and hopefully you made use of the games and books on those wet days!

Amazing place

Review submitted on Fri, 05 Jan 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
I stayed here with my 4 month old baby, parents and in-laws for the 2024 New Year. I booked very last minute with the owners and they were so accommodating. They were very helpful with recommendations for restaurants etc for New Years Eve. The property was great, big enough for us all, very clean and comfortable and a perfect location. Couldn’t recommend this place more, just perfect

Rachel from stayed at The Cart House for 3 nights in December 2023


Jonathan & Vanessa @ 1298 Ltd replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you so much for your review. It was lovely to meet you and all of your family and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you all again.

Faultless Accommodation

Review submitted on Tue, 05 Dec 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Beautiful house, stunning. The owners have thought of everything. Comfy beds, warm and cosy with the underfloor heating. We went for a Christmas weekend and the house was decorated perfectly. The tree lights were on a timer so we didn’t even have to worry about switching them on and off. One small thing and it’s more of a suggestion than a criticism. Only one of the galleries/landing areas is a bedroom. The other side is a lounge. This space was totally unused so seemed a bit of a wasted space. If it had also been a bedroom like the other gallery, we would 100% have used it. We have two snorers in our party, one slight snorer and the other who could sleep on a washing line and snore for England. Boy is it bad! We would have separated them if there was a bed or sofa bed in the other gallery.

Janye from HEATHFIELD stayed at The Cart House for 3 nights in December 2023


Jonathan & Vanessa @ 1298 Ltd replied more than 1 year ago
LOL…. It was so lovely to meet you all and I am glad you enjoyed your stay at The Cart House. Thank you for your suggestion. When we set up the accommodation, we did discuss using the other mezzanine area for additional sleeping, however we felt that the space would be more useful as an additional living space to accommodate for multi-generational families and the feedback we have received on this has been very positive. Thank you and we hope to see you all again.

Warm & Welcoming

Review submitted on Tue, 28 Nov 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely, very well equipped barn
Well located for trips to Winchester, Portsmouth and Southampton
Very near a busy road but we were not bothered by traffic noise at all
We really had a great weekend!

Jeanette from Rugby stayed at The Cart House for 3 nights in November 2023


Jonathan & Vanessa @ 1298 Ltd replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your review. We are so glad you had a great weekend at The Cart House and enjoyed the surrounding areas.

A gem of a holiday.

Review submitted on Sat, 11 Nov 2023
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had an excellent holiday at the Cart House ,spotless and clean and very comfortable . Location was perfect .

Guest from SHREWSBURY stayed at The Cart House for 4 nights in November 2023


Jonathan & Vanessa @ 1298 Ltd replied more than 1 year ago
It’s so lovely when we get such great feedback, thank you. We are so glad you had a great holiday at The Cart House.

Lovey stay

Review submitted on Sun, 29 Oct 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Very clean, all the creature comforts and extras (blankets, umbrellas etc) 3 bedroom and 3 bathroom/toilets made all the difference to our party. Large comfy lounge and spacious kitchen/ dining area with everything you could want. Friendly and helpful hosts. Location excellent for seeing Southampton, Portsmouth and the surrounding areas.

Louise from WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA stayed at The Cart House for 7 nights in October 2023


Jonathan & Vanessa @ 1298 Ltd replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your review. We are pleased you enjoyed your time at The Cart House and glad you made the most of its great location within Hampshire.

Spent a week in the Cart House with our family from Australia

Review submitted on Sat, 30 Sep 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Everything about the place was perfect for us,absolutely spotless..Owners,very friendly and helpful with any queries.

Peter from RUISLIP stayed at The Cart House for 7 nights in September 2023


Jonathan & Vanessa @ 1298 Ltd replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you so much for your kind words, it was lovely to meet you and we are glad you and your family enjoyed your time together at The Cart House.

Great stay!

Review submitted on Tue, 26 Sep 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The Cart House was just right for us. Really clean, comfortable and well maintained. We hugely appreciated the hamper with its local produce and communication with the owners was first class. Thanks for a great stay.

Guest from ROSS-ON-WYE stayed at The Cart House for 7 nights in September 2023


Jonathan & Vanessa @ 1298 Ltd replied more than 1 year ago
We are so glad you enjoyed your time at The Cart House and many thanks for your lovely review.

Stunning

Review submitted on Sun, 10 Sep 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Stunning property. Immaculate inside and out. Quality fixtures and fittings. Everything catered for inside and out. Ample parking and loverly location.

Keith from GRANTHAM stayed at The Cart House for 7 nights in September 2023


Jonathan & Vanessa @ 1298 Ltd replied more than 1 year ago
Many thanks for taking time to provide a review. It is always so lovely to hear our guests provide such nice comments about The Cart House. It was lovely to meet you and your family and we hope to see you all again.

Perfect little break

Review submitted on Thu, 31 Aug 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
What a great stay, full of character! Hosts have thought of everything, the little details make all the difference; books for children, decaf teabags to name just a couple!
Beautiful location, easy to get to many local attractions and peaceful enough just to relax in! Will definitely be returning!!

Sangita from Harrow stayed at The Cart House for 3 nights in August 2023


Jonathan & Vanessa @ 1298 Ltd replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your review. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your time at The Cart House and everything it has to offer. Look forward to seeing you again.

Amazing stay & great location

Review submitted on Tue, 22 Aug 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a fantastic time with all the family.
Will definitely return next year
Beautiful accommodation with everything you need.
Thank you

Jennifer from Sevenoaks stayed at The Cart House for 3 nights in August 2023


Jonathan & Vanessa @ 1298 Ltd replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your lovely review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Cart House and the accommodation had everything you needed. It was lovely to meet you and your family and we hope to see you again next year.

Review of The Cart House

Review submitted on Sat, 12 Aug 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The property was very clean and looked very new, everything had been thought of for a perfect stay. The WiFi was really good and very useful for 2 young children to keep them happy and occupied. The upstairs snug for the kids was brilliant and a lovely selection of DVD's and Games to keep them entertained.
Each bedroom had a floor fan which was useful for a couple of hot nights. The owners were really friendly and checked in on us via text to check that everything was ok which was really nice.
We were greeted with a fresh loaf, eggs and milk which was really nice to be able to feed the kids after a long journey and to have a nice cup of tea with a great selection of drinks provided.

Stuart from WESTERHAM stayed at The Cart House for 7 nights in August 2023


Jonathan & Vanessa @ 1298 Ltd replied more than 1 year ago
Many thanks for taking the time to review. It is lovely to hear that the children are enjoying the extras that we have added. Our aim has always been to provide everything you need for a perfect stay and it is great to hear such positive feedback.

Family holiday 3 generations

Review submitted on Sun, 06 Aug 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Our 9 year olds loved the snug and bedroom. They felt the upstairs was their own. Beautiful very well equipped house and welcome pack was great. Excellent location and good parking. Relaxing views and everything easily accessible- sea , zoo, historic Docks at Portsmouth. Ground floor bedrooms and facilities perfect. Kitchen very well laid out. Information pack brilliant. Hosts great.

Linda from stayed at The Cart House for 7 nights in July 2023


Jonathan & Vanessa @ 1298 Ltd replied more than 1 year ago
It is lovely to hear you enjoyed your stay at The Cart House and the accommodation met all of your family’s needs. We are pleased that you made the most of its location within Hampshire with your visits to the nearby attractions.

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Review submitted on Sat, 29 Jul 2023
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We liked the property and would look forward to a return visit in the future. Very comfortable property

Guest from ELLESMERE PORT stayed at The Cart House for 7 nights in July 2023


Jonathan & Vanessa @ 1298 Ltd replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your review, we are glad you found The Cart House very comfortable and we hope to see you again soon.

A perfect holiday stay

Review submitted on Sat, 24 Jun 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Very well appointed property, spacious, modern.
There is "Hey Google" to answer questions instead of leaflets!
A much appreciated hamper on arrival.
Shops fairly near.
Pleasant walks in area, and a car ride to many gardens, National Trust properties, historic houses etc.
Would suit any age group except perhaps toddlers (ditch at side of garden, children's mezzanine bedroom up narrow stairs)
I would visit there again.(and, I, aged 75 , had the mezzanine bedroom- it had its own loo!)

Heather from BRISTOL stayed at The Cart House for 7 nights in June 2023


Jonathan & Vanessa @ 1298 Ltd replied more than 1 year ago
Many thanks for your review. It is great to hear you enjoyed your stay at The Cart House and made the most of the location, allowing you to visit some of the many nearby National Trust properties. We hope to see you again.