The Old Mill is a unique eco house located in Fordingbridge, Hampshire, in the South of England. Situated on a private river island, this 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom 'upside down' house offers stunning 360-degree river views and is a nature lover's dream. It can be rented together with Meadow Cottage, accommodating a total of 18 guests. Guests of the island have access to a large games room with a home cinema, pool table, table-football, and dartboard, shared on an 'every other' day basis.
The open-plan kitchen-living room of The Old Mill is located upstairs, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the river and water meadows. The upstairs also includes a double bedroom with an en-suite shower room. Downstairs, there are additional bedrooms including a King Bath en-suite, 2 Twin Shower en-suites, and a Twin room with a WC and shower room nearby. All Twin rooms can be converted into King rooms upon request. The house also offers a BBQ patio and private garden with unobstructed views of the water meadow.
Guests can hire an additional event space for group meals and celebrations. The property is in a rural area and on the waterfront, with nearby attractions such as Cathedral Close, Mompesson House, Paultons Family Theme Park, and Liberty's Owl Raptor and Reptile Centre. Outdoor activities like game walks and birdwatching are popular in the area, and guests can also enjoy events and games at Go Ape at Moors Valley Ringwood or Matchams Karting. The Old Mill offers a peaceful and picturesque retreat for families and groups looking to experience the beauty of the surrounding countryside.
Self-catering cottage holidays in the UK and Ireland can still be a green option. You can have the comforts of home and the flexibility to do what you want; when you want - without the hassles of air travel!