Russet

Accommodation was very clean comfortable and very peaceful and quiet, it had everything you need (except cheese grater).

I would highly recommend

Great, comfortable cottage in good location to use as a base for exploring Salisbury, Marlborough, Bournemouth, etc.

The cottage was well equipped, with it's own secluded patio. Another rental cottage on site separated by a shared games room. The set up was excellent, however, and it all felt very private. Highly recommend.

Had a lovely stay at Russet.

Had everything we needed and central to places we visited. The cake was amazing. Would happily return again. Many thanks

Only downgraded the comfort because it was as hot as the surface as the sun that week.

Tremendously close to my daily detonation. I hope they will have me again if my mate can’t make next year. The cake was marvellous. So quiet and peaceful.

We had a really peaceful week in Russet, comfortable beds, a lovely bathroom and everything needed for a relaxing stay in this comfortable property and very pretty little village.

We were welcomed by Cathy who had left a super cake for us upon arrival! It's the perfect place for exploring the area and further destinations including several national Trust properties. Thank you so much.

Very well presented, and a great enclosed garden for the dog.

Peaceful and a great base to visit the Forest and surrounding area. The village is a lovely place with many thatched cottages and places to walk.

This was just the break I needed, whilst the weather wasnt great the accommodation & area was perfect.

A cosy log burner and well equipped property. As promised the place was free of any signs of damp and my 2 dogs enjoyed the enclosed garden. There were lots of local walks and it was very peaceful. The host was most helpful thank you.

Very well equipped cottage with everything you could possibly need.

Cathy was very helpful.

A very pleasant stay at this delightful one-bedroomed property.

The accommodation was well maintained, clean and very comfortable and it was great to have a separate shower as well as a large bath. Our dogs also loved the enclosed secure garden. Thank you Cathy for the delicious cake which we thoroughly enjoyed with our regular cups of tea. Recommendations: A handrail above the bath would be helpful also a full length mirror possibly on the wardrobe door - otherwise perfect !

The cottage was well equipped and clean.

It wasn’t ideal for me however as I use a wheelchair. I am not happy with the customer service from Sykes as I have been waiting for a query to be resolved for nearly a month

Great little property which had everything we needed.

The enclosed garden was perfect for our dog and fully secure. Nice big TV, big bed, decent shower and spotlessly clean. Thank you for the milk and homemade cake too! The village shop was amazing too! Thank you for a great stay, we are fully recharged.

Such a well equipped, clean and bright cottage.

Plenty of seating to relax both inside and out. The only negative was the sofas were a bit worn and sunken The garden was secure and well kept with a large grassed area and patio. Quite a suntrap. An ideal place for a quiet undisturbed holiday. Thank you

All good no problems

"Russet" was Excellent Accommodation credit to the owner, best self catering accommodation that we have stayed in it was a wow factor as soon as we walked in, at night you could hear the owls and see them and the bats flying everywhere.

Lovely friendly village of Martin

Absolutely wonderful.

Perfect cottage with a secure garden that our dog loved. Can’t fault Russet in any way. We had a lovely few days.

Very peaceful and safe location.

Main living space was spacious and Barn had excellent light in all rooms. Large private garden space. Good for birds and excellent walk up onto Martin Down. Village large but quiet. No pub! Sofa in main living space quite low and well used. Minor snag on the holiday which was quickly and efficiently dealt with by helpful owners.

Enjoyed our stay ,comfortable cottage with everything you need.

Nice secure dog friendly garden . Lovely cake, and easy access to lots of places. Unfortunately the weather wasn't great, but would definitely return Thanks Maxine, Mark & Tess

Always love coming here, perfect for the dog and very peaceful.

We enjoyed our stay in Russet, cosy and comfortable with all the facilities you need.

lovely private garden area. Even a fresh homemade cake to enjoy with a cuppa.

The cottage was perfect for our needs with our 2 cocker spaniel dogs .

All was as described. Beding, towels a nd soft furniture were of a good quality. It was the first cottage we have stayed in where we it was all perfect a nd we have stayed in many!

Pleasant accommodation, well fenced, safe garden for the dog, Cake was award winning

Nice accommodation and friendly host.

1 or 2 minor things conveyed to the owner require attention. Apart from that 5 star. Good size secure garden even for small dog.

Lovely setting for the accommodation, nice to have a private garden.

Cleaned to a high standard enjoyed having the use of the games room. Enjoyed the walks with our dog. What a lovely cake waiting for us from the owner, thank you it was much appreciated, hope to book again.

This is a lovely space for 2 people with a great kitchen.

We prefer to self cater and this was very easy to do in Russet. The open plan space works well for relaxing in and there are lots of walks and nature surrounding you to enjoy. We had a great week and would definitely consider returning to stay again.

Arrived to find a warm, clean and cosy cottage with a well stocked wood store for the fire and a cake on the table to have with our cuppa.

Close to Salisbury where we had a great day out after a bracing walk with the dogs at the nature reserve around the corner. A magical weekend and we are both totally relaxed.

Russet is a beautiful cottage set back in a perfect, quiet, quintessential country village.

We had a lovely week, taking the dog for walks from Russet up onto Martin Down. Found most of the places we wanted to go to were approximately 30 minutes from Russet which was ideal. Harley, our four legged family member settled into Russet straight away, as did we. It was warm and quiet. We would sit ànd listen to a owl in the evenings and look at all the feathered visitors to the garden during the day. We would definitely come back if you'd have us. Oh and the cake was gorgeous thank you so much. Gary and Sue xx

This is our second stay and we have booked again for next year.

It is a comfortable cottage in a beautiful village.

Fantastic property had everything you need.

So peaceful and relaxing. Our dog felt so at home and was very grateful of the little treat left for him as were we with the gorgeous cake on our arrival. Would definitely recommend and hope to return again.

The cottage was very clean and well equipped with everything we needed.

A very nice cake was left for us and there were even biscuits for our dog. The garden was very secure for our dog and very pleasant to sit in. My husband did find the access from our car to the cottage difficult across a stone path but managed with his mobility scooter. There was also a well equipped games room that was shared withe the adjoining cottage for anyone interested in using it.

We found Russet ideal ,the location for visiting the area was great.

We had all the necessities for living home from home. It was clean and tidy

Our second time at Russet and it is lovely, very comfortable, cosy and in a peaceful location.

Having a dog it's a great place for walks with the Nature reserve 5 mins away , woods and beaches not too far. Only problem for us this time was due to the sheep in the paddock directly opposite. Our dog is a rescue Whippet Patterdale cross and due to the terrier in her she was constantly barking at the sheep so I will check next time with Cathy( who is great), if the paddock is in use. Our fault as it's summer and our last stay was in the Winter and it was empty So maybe check if you have a dog with similar tendencies. The garden is a fabulous very private place to sit and relax and the Buddleia and butterflies were a joy . Highly recommended .

Very comfortable and peaceful accommodation idyllic village very relaxing holiday

Fantastic setting in an idyllic village so quiet could only here birds singing ,cottage was well equipped

Great accommodation, some dimmer switches are faulty and 1 bedside light not working but this did not detract from a lovely stay

A lovely cottage, quiet area and very well thought out cottage.

The underfloor heating was lovely as the nights are still very cool. The log fire although we only used it once was so warm and comforting. The setting is wonderful and the garden was very nice. Martin village is a great place for a base and we loved the NNR just down the road. The new forest nearby is stunning. All in all a great holiday thank you. ps the army helicopters were fun to watch flying over now and again.

The property was very comfortable and warm and we enjoyed our stay.

However we left a day earlier because of the following problems - my husband had a recent fall, I could not take the wheelchair up to the cottage because of the gravel stones and therefore he struggled somewhat. Therefore I would not recommend it for disabled access. There are no handrails in the bathroom.

Just perfect for us and the dog.

Everything we needed.

We really couldn’t fault this beautiful cottage.

Everything we needed was there to make this a memorable stay. Great scenic walks for our dogs right on the doorstep too. Would highly recommend and I’m sure we will be back.

Lovely cottage in a great location.

Very well equipped with everything I needed. Wifi a bit patchy but possibly to be expected in such a rural location. Cathy was very helpful with any queries. Would definitely recommend.

I'm sorry but the cottage isn't like it's mentioned on the website, the underfloor heating didn't work which meant I had to have the woodburner on all the time I was in there.

The bathroom floor was filthy as well as the bottom of the shower, the front door didn't shut properly. I ended up coming home a day early because it was so cold in the cottage.

I had lovely stay as did my little elderly dog Rufus.

In a beautiful very friendly village. The 'barn' had everything we needed. If anything the underfloor heating was a bit his and miss, couldn't use the controls so I had to rely on the log burner as it was freezing outside. I got through all the remaining wood during my stay to keep warm. Apart from that, we took a trip down to Bournemouth on a lovely if crisp sunny day, about 35 min drive and a walk on the beach. A 15 min drive to the New Forest and a 2 min walk to the village shop, which is open twice a day 9-10.30am and 4.30-6pm Mon-Fri and Sat morning only. About a 5min drive to Fordingbridge. For dog owners there is a lovely walk through the church grounds and through the neighbouring fields. I did get a supermarket delivery but give directions for the driver as the post code includes all the properties around that area. For anyone who likes military aviation you may get to see Apache helicopters fly overhead from Middle Wallop army base near Andover.

Lovely warm comfortable property which ticked lots of boxes.

Not many places have all of the following... Space, comfort, cosiness, very good woodburner with logs supplied, great rural location, peaceful, private, fully enclosed dog proof garden, well equipped, dishwasher and washing machine, games room, extra large comfortable bed, great shower, amazing deep luxurious bath and a delicious homemade cake.. the list goes on. We had a couple of small hiccups which Cathy attended to fully and immediately. For us two things made it a 9 out of 10.We hate TV's on the wall and this one is particularly high up and very uncomfortable to watch. We like to watch a film in these dark evenings and it was difficult to get comfortable (we are 70 & 71) so maybe its an age thing. Also the Wifi wasn't very efficient during our week which may effect your stay. If you are going this time if year two things to be aware if are that in the dark its not that clear where it is from the directions(obvious in daylight). Drive on past the white barred gate and not through it like we did! Also you cannot park close to the property to unpack and have to take your things up in a wheeled trolley in the dark (so take a torch). Although this was a little annoying this soon passed on entering Russet and seeing how lovely it was. (TV aside) We had a very relaxing comfortable week and Cathy was lovely would definitely recommend.

Great cottage , need heatproof gloves for the log burner.

The cottage and location were just as I'd hoped.

It was a lovely comfortable barn, everything was provided and easy. Cathy made a wonderful cake which was great as we both had birthdays. We enjoyed walks in the New Forest with our dog despite the weather and had nice meals at pubs. Thank you so much Cathy.

Russet Barn is very cosy and well equipped.

Our dogs loved the enclosed garden (even our miniature dachshund couldn't get out!) and we loved the games room. We would definitely recommend it and would go back there in the future.

Great little cottage with everything that was needed.

One small gripe was that the bbq was left in a filthy condition by previous occupants and obviously not checked afterwards. However, I would recommend this property to anyone because of its location and if I was younger then I would certainly consider the motorway journey to return.

A very nice and well furnished property.

Lovely location, very peaceful, perfect enclosed garden for the dogs,only slight criticism is no little window in bedroom to facilitate an air flow through the night,wasn't comfortable leaving the door ajar all night, otherwise perfect stay

Comfortable, clean, peaceful, well equipped, spacious enough for two.

Good sized bathroom with a powerful shower. The garden furniture was much appreciated to be able to enjoy the sunny garden. Locals were friendly and helpful. Great walks from the door. The homemade cake on arrival was a lovely touch. Suggestions: a small footstool to put your feet up after long walks, a pizza wheel and pizza tray. Also, a small outdoor table to go between the two sun loungers. Would recommend this property if you are looking for a relaxing break.

Lovely place to stay had everything you need and more,we arrived on the hottest day and the dog's was Very hot and we asked Kathy if she had a fan and she found one and promptly brought it round to us,the bed's were really comfortable,the only downside would be the TV it could do with updating to a smart TV.

ps the cake on arrival was lovely.

We had a lovely relaxing week at Russet cottage.

Nice quiet location in a picturesque village ideally situated for trips around the New Forest and the south coast. Russet cottage had everything we needed and a secure garden for our dog to explore. Would definitely recommend.

The cottage was very clean and comfortable.

The home made cake was lovely. Very peaceful quiet area as well Have no complaints about our stay at all

Lovely little cottage.

Little out of the way and nothing in the village but it was a lovely peaceful stay and much needed rest. My Springer loved the garden it was safe for the dog

What a lovely cottage!

It had everything we needed for a relaxing holiday, including a lovely homemade cake to greet us. It had a really comfy bed, it was very well equipped and had a lovely garden to sit in and watch the wildlife. We were lucky to see a barn owl on several occasions. No traffic noise, no people, just birdsong. Perfect! We will definitely be returning.

We couldn’t fault this place it had everything we needed was in a great location for walking the dog on the edge of martin down , was quiet picturesque and and Cathy had even provided us a cake and milk for our arrival - fabulous place already planning to return Peter and Angela April 2022

Lovely location in a beautiful and quiet rural village.

Martin Down nature reserve is on the doorstep for walks and the New Forest is easy to drive to. The cottage was everything we needed to stay comfortably with our dog. There was a cake waiting for us & all the amenities on hand to ensure we didn’t need to bring anything but our clothes and toiletries. We loved it!!

Would book again

Russet had everything we could’ve have wanted for our stay, the place was clean and well presented.

The location is perfect for peaceful evenings whilst still having areas such as the New Forest within a short drive. Cathy was a brilliant host ensuring both people and pups were welcome, we had a slight issue with the heating initially but Cathy was there straight away to deal with that for us. There were welcome packs for people and pups on arrival which really helped the home from home feel, I would happily stay here again!

Lovely comfortable well equipped property.

Great spot nice quiet pretty village, close the New Forest. Fab hosts, lovely cake and dog treats on arrival.

Beautiful, peaceful little place!

Cathy has thought of everything that you will need for your stay including wash-up liquid, dish cloth and tea towel. We needed nothing but our clothes, toiletries and food. We were welcomed with a lovely cake and chews for our pooches! Plenty of walks around the picturesque village and the locals are really friendly. We hope to return in the summer. The only slight negative was that the kitchen light didn't work but we got round that using the hob extractor fan light and dining room light.

Lovely and comfortable.

We had everything we needed

We had a lovely week, the property is very well equipped and comfortable.

It is perfect for a relaxing week in the New Forest.

Yes Thank them for a lovely cottage with everything at hand plus a games room next door.

Easy reach of many outings and pubs!!

The property was cosy and homely,there was everything you could possibly want /need .

the bed was extremely comfy and the bed linen and towels felt very luxurious.The only criticism I have is the cupboards were full of glasses and crockery which was way too much for your needs so there wasn’t enough room to store food stuff you had brought yourself .The garden was great for our dog ( was nice to know that he couldn’t escape ) and was big enough that he could have a good run around .The cake that Mrs Featherstone left us was delicious and our dog appreciated his chew that was left for him too .All in all we had a lovely relaxing time and wouldn’t hesitate to book “ Russet” again

We found the two settees most uncomfortable, ie too low, and one also too deep on the seat.

We could have done with an empty cupboard in the kitchen for our own bits that we bought down with us. An extra standard lamp behind the settee would be most welcome. Other wise all was OK..

Everything was OK.

Even the weather... A confortable stay in a lovely country. Very good too for our big dog !

An excellent little cottage, which in the current climate with a paucity of nice holiday lets in the UK, far exceeded our expectations for the price.

The cottage is cosy, the garden is excellent (private and well equipped) and the owner Cathy was extremely friendly and even gave us a delicious cake. There is a games room shared with the neighbouring property with a mini pool table, table tennis table and a large selection of board games. The surrounding area is stunning and our little spaniel loved the endless surrounding fields to run around in. Stonehenge, Bournemouth, Poole, Lulworth Cove + Durdle Door as within an hour’s drive. We were allowed to check in early upon our arrival day which is probably why there were a few minor issues (like 1 toilet roll for a 5 day stay and the kitchen lights didn’t work), but this was easily forgivable. Overall it was a brilliant stay, would highly recommend the cottage and would certainly come and stay again the the future.

We have visited this cottage several times and always a delight to return

Beautiful holiday in russet .

But will not be booking again due to high letting fees .

We had a wonderful week in Russet.

The cottage was very well equipped and comfortable with a lovely surprise cake waiting for us when we arrived! The setting is perfect for a quiet relaxing holiday.

Peaceful

Tis single story cottage was brilliant, light and bright and having everything n the level made it feel more spacious.

Everything co-ordinated well, and it had everything we needed. It felt like a really private space, but wicious!

We had a wonderful stay at Russet - it is comfortable and well equipped with a beautiful enclosed garden that our dog loved.

The location is also perfect for daily visits to the New Forest, as well as peaceful evening walks in the Martin Down (only 5 minutes drive away). Highly recommended, and we hope to stay again in future.

Beautiful cottage in lovely location, really enjoyed our stay, dog friendly garden is a bonus.

Such a warm welcome - amazing homemade cake and a chew for our dog Holly that took her 3 hours to eat :) Very homely and had everything we needed.

Beautiful spot and less than an hours drive to everywhere and so plenty to do. Had a wonderful time and a much needed relaxing break away from it all!

The cottage is in a gem in a sheltered private spot within the village.

The garden catches the sun and has an attractive view. The barn is well layed out, warm, sunny and fantastically well kitted out. From utensils to vases to games the owner has really thought of everything. Perfect thought for a doggy too. Had a lovely week and would like to return.

Lovely little place, perfect for our first holiday with the Penny the pup, we were very comfortable and the place had everything we needed.

The only feedback we'd give is the dishwasher didn't do a fantastic job but didn't really matter as there was only two of us. The cottage is in a good location to drive and see the sights in Dorset and the Martin Downs are on your doorstep if you want to stay local. The garden was great for the dog. Thanks for a lovely stay.

The cottage was so comfortable & in an ideal location.

Having stayed at the Russet during one of the hottest August’s on record we spent the majority of the evenings relaxing and eating in the garden However the old garden furniture is incredibly uncomfortable.

For future guests we would recommend taking two folding camping chairs to ensure your evenings are more comfortable. As for the two sun/reclining beds that are on the photographs, there is only one on site and it looks more like a feature in the garden rather than what you may choose to relax on. The property is idyllic and situated in delightful countryside away from the tourist areas on the south coast. The property was spotlessly clean and very welcoming.

Russet is our perfect holiday accommodation.

Its location, a short walk from the beautiful Martin Down, is superb. It has a lovely enclosed outdoor area and garden so we were able to let our dogs outside and relax without fear of them running off. It feels private and tucked away but was easy to find and is a good base for exploring the local area. The cottage is clean, comfortable, well-equipped and nicely furnished. The little touches that made all the difference were the cake and welcome note that greeted us on our arrival and the items left for the dogs - this was very thoughtful and made us feel genuinely welcomed. The fantastic weather was the icing on the cake! Thank you very much for a lovely week, we're already planning our return next year!

Russet is ideal for a couple with a dog.

Garden enclosed and safe. Everything to do with Russet is such high quality. The owner has put a lot of thought into what people need. It has been wonderful.

Lovely cottage with everything you would need , a perfect place to come and to escape from a busy city and relax in the peaceful countryside .

Lovely cottage.

Very quiet and peaceful. If you follow the lane to bottom, you arrive at Martin heath a great place to walk dogs and enjoy the country side.

Lovely quiet barn conversion in good clean condition.

Well equipped with plenty of appliances to enjoy a hassel free and relaxing holiday. Had really good weather so enjoyed using the sun loungers which were provided. Very friendly host who tried to rectify the two problems we had - broken blind and bathroom extractor but provided a wonderful home baked cake which was an unexpected 'extra'. Thank you Cathy. Plenty of interesting places to visit around the area so would certainly recommend this little gem hidden in the Hampshire countryside.

Stayed for a wedding.

Delightful spot and friends stayed next door. I couldn’t find a hair dryer.

This is a lovely cottage.

However it has been in use for 6 years and maintenance has not been carried out. The pictures on the website were taken 6 years ago, the garden has been neglected, the garden furniture and all woodwork unpainted in that time. The property, towels and linen were all very clean, but toaster, sink tidy and cooking utensils require cleaning attention. There is surround sound, double ended bath, tealights and champagne bucket, but nowhere to store luggage. The bed is 6ft wide but the linen does not quite cover. Overall the property impresses but lacks comfort.

Ideal place for a much needed chill out.

Lots of places to visit. Places to eat, shop and fuel a fair distance. Excellent venue if you want to get away from it all. We thoroughly enjoyed it.

This was in a lovely rural location with near by walking which was great, lovely village, The games room was a god send on a rainy day with the pool table .

.. Lovely and warm and very cosy little place, bed comfy, shower good, everything was spot on ... We will definitely recommend and return ...

Peaceful & perfect - all well equipped and very warm and comfortable.

Hiring all three was perfect for our New Year; the games were a bonus. Thank you.

Gorgeous cottage just recently renovated.

Everything you could possibly ask for and more. Homemade cake on arrival. 'Bits and Bobs' basket with essentials provided. Lovely beds and bedding (important to me!). Don't let the idea of sleeping on the sofa bed put you off - it's very comfortable and big. Large clean bathroom. Good base for exploring New Forest. Lovely view of the paddock with ponies. Shared games room an excellent bonus. BBQ available. Fenced off outside area. Can't fault anything really.

Four families came to celebrate our silver and my sister's Ruby wedding anniversaries.

The two separate cottages and barn accommodated all 11 of us, with the use of two put-u-up settees. We used the dining and kitchen area of one of the cottages for the children to eat and it meant that there was still some living space for other adults wanting a retreat! The children loved to watch the farm animals, but were a little wary of the dogs! Each cottage is well equipped as is the barn, with TV's in the cottages but not in the main barn. The barn area has a lovely long table and benches allowing us all to share the days activities with our meals, but perhaps one small point is that sitting 8 adults on the sofa was a bit cosy! The position of the cottages gives you easy easy access to the sea and all that you find in the New Forest. The owner provided an additional service of a three course meal to end our celebrations, which I would highly recommend. This was a perfect retreat for a lovely family celebration. Thanks to Cathy, the owner for all your help to make this a most enjoyable stay.

This was a fab cottage in a quiet village only 20 minutes from the centre of Salisbury.

We used it as a base to visit a variety of places and had a brilliant two weeks. The cottage was lovely and clean and the facilities were great. Our grown daughters came to stay for a few days and we all had plenty of room. The outdoor garden was great for our dog and the middle room with the pool table gave us even more extra space and provided some great entertainment. The homemade cake on arrival was gorgeous and a lovely touch. Went to some fab country pubs for some lovely meals. Visited the Dorset coast several times which is lovely. Will return again.

Had a lovely holiday in a gorgeous cottage.

Thanks for the tasty cake - a very welcome delivery. We have been able to see our daughter who lives in Salisbury every day and were joined by our younger daughter for a few days! It was a fab. base for many days out - New Forest, the coast etc. Used the Dorset book a lot. Thank you.

Comfortable stay in a lovely country cottage - many thanks for the cake!

The cottage we had was Russet, placed just on the edge of the New Forest and it enjoys a very quiet and tranquil setting.

The cottage itself is very well equipped and spotless throughout. The little touches made it a 'Home from Home' from a welcome package upon arrival to the thoughtful basket of essentials that you always forget to bring or buy e.g. olive oil, spices and other niceties to garnish your cooking there. As a family of four we found it an ideal place to stay along with the location. Both the New Forest and the main road to Salisbury are within easy reach. We hope to visit again in the not too distant future.

Thank you for a lovely stay in a clean, warm, cosy, beautiful and well equipped cottage.

Really handy to have the barn too for my birthday.The cake was a delicious treat! Gorgeous location - Libby loved running through the Downs

We have had a very lovely, relaxing long weekend away.

The cottage was perfect - just the getaway we needed

This is a lovely barn conversion that caters for all your holiday needs.

It's truly a home from home. The cottage is well presented, clean and has a lovely homely feel. The homemade cake on arrival was very welcome! The area is lovely. We went on some lovely walks. We will definitely return to the Russet.

Lovely Cottage, beautiful area, great for dog walking.

.. Cake was a welcome surprise - will return"

Just got home from a fantastic few days in Russet.

Lovely warm, comfortable, beautiful little cottage. Lovely cake on arrival. Ideal for days out, so peaceful in a really sweet little village just 15 minutes outside Salisbury. We loved the big, deep bath....Bliss! Would highly recommend. Thank you so much!

Great, quiet place to stay in a chocolate box village.

Cottage very comfortable with all the amenities of home. Private, small garden perfect for relaxing and listening to the birds chorus in the morning or evening. Clean and welcoming, could not fault it in any way. Look forward to returning on later visits to Hampshire. We stayed with our two year old daughter and small dog, all had a good time.

We stayed in Russet over Xmas for the 2nd consecutive year.

It's a beautiful, quiet, cottage in a lovely location. Set in the pretty village of Martin, it provides a remote feeling but is close enough to Fordingbridge for supplies (co-op, tesco etc). Just 20 mins (roughly) to the New Forest and yet still close to Salisbury if you want city life. The owners get the personal touch just right; there if you need them but otherwise they leave you to enjoy your holiday. The middle cottage is great if you're in a bigger party or just fancy a game of pool. Very well stocked kitchen with everything you'd need. Cosy flooring (heated) and the log fire warms the whole cottage within minutes. A little gem :)

I have just got back from a brilliant weekend at Russet.

I completely forgot to write in the visitors' book, but just wanted to say how lovely and peaceful it was. Russet was a lovely clean open space living with plenty of room. Thank you so much for a great time. Would definitely recommend to friends and family.

Have just returned from a wonderful stay at Russet, with our dog and 15 month old daughter.

Absolutely delighted on our arrival by the cottage, its location, our "neighbours" the sheep and the delicious homemade cake. A well planned, well equipped and very comfortable cottage in a simply lovely setting. Would definitely recommend and would definitely book again should we return to the New Forest.

A pleasure to be the first visitors to Russet - lovely welcome, scrummy cake, peaceful cottage and warm floors!