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Butcher's Cottage is a dog friendly property - we provide two medium sized dog beds, 3 bowls (one for water & two for food), towels for wiping down paws at the end of a forest walk and an enclosed garden (please note that it is guests' responsibility to observe their dog/s in case they find an escape route). It is only a short walk from Butcher's cottage to the open forest and many idyllic walks, there are also many coastal walks within a short drive of Butcher's Cottage.
Please reach us at butcherscottage@btinternet.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
A great wat to see off 2024 and to see in 2025. A lovely, thoughtfully equipped and presented cottage with really lovely touches. Much appreciated and many thanks. Happy New Year - January 2025
Merry Christmas. Thank you very much, we've had a wonderful stay. The Christmas welcome pack was amazing. Hope to come back soon - December 2024
Thank you. We've had a lovely stay. The cottage is very welcoming and warm and the welcome goodies all much appreciated. We enjoyed exploring the area and your cottage made a perfect base. Thank you. Also a great little village with well supported shops. A fabulous stay in a great cottage and beautiful area. Thank you - November 2024
Have really enjoyed our second visit to Butcher's Cottage. Very comfortable and enjoyed all the lovely treats - again!! - November 2024
This cottage had everything we required for a wonderful stay. A fabulous welcome treat from the local butcher for all the meat eaters, eggs, milk, fresh ground coffee and local tea, and an extra sweet treat of a homemade chocolate fudge cake. This is THE BEST welcome pack I have ever had, thank you so much. The cottage was very cosy with lovely comfy beds, crisp clean linen and toiletries. Also plenty of toilet rolls for our stay, not to mention dish wash tabs and laundry tabs too: Fantastic - November 2024
We absolutely loved spending time in Butchers Cottage. It was a very comfortable stay, everything was thought of and all the little extras were fantastic. I loved the White Company towels and we all enjoyed our cooked breakfast, using the top quality produce generously left in the fridge. It's in a great location and our dog loved the local walks in the New Forest followed by a cosy snuggle on the Fatface dog bed afterwards. The only downside was that our stay wasn't long enough, thanks again - November 2024
We had a great time in your very comfortable cottage. Loved the food you left us too. Thank you very much - November 2024
We had a lovely and comfortable stay at Butcher's Cottage. Enjoyed the glorious walks and beautiful scenery of the New Forest. Beautiful cottage very well equipped. Will hopefully be back. Thank you! (We loved the butchers produce too) - November 2024
Our 2nd stay at this beautiful cottage and we will be back again. Perfect location for lovely dog walks in the New Forest & on the beach. Had a great meal at the Fluer De Lys in Pilley. Also ate at the Silver Hind and the Hare & Hounds both of which were nice. - October 2024
From first entering the cottage, the high finish was evident. What a lovely place to stay; Very clean and tidy and well equipped. Conveniently situated for forest and sea. Excellent welcome pack. Highly recommend - October 2024
Had a great time at Butcher's Cottage, what a lovely holiday retreat. loved the very generous welcome pack, the flowers were a lovely touch. Loved Sway, lots of lovely walks, very friendly village. Will definitely return next year - October 2024
Lovely Cottage in a super village, couldn't fault a thing. We were greeted with a very generous welcome pack, wonderful sausages and bacon from the local butchers, a very naughty but nice homemade chocolate brownie cake, even Minnie the dog had her own treats. We will definitely book again. - October 2024
Had a lovely stay, visited a lot of the New Forest. Cottage was lovely. Thank you for all of the goodies. - Brendan was very excited about his goodie box. Recommend a drive to Nomansland and lunch at the Lamb Inn - October 2024
We've had a lovely week in Butcher's Cottage and enjoyed the New Forest and the South Coast beaches. The welcome pack was much appreciated and the Butcher's shop, local café and pubs have all been very enjoyable to use and veery friendly. In particular the Silver Hind made us all most welcome and by the end of the week we felt like regulars! Our 2 dogs have had a great time in the forest and on the beach. We visited the I.O.W., Beaulieu, Bucklers Hard, Brockenhurst, Lymington etc. and made good use of the local buses and the train service - September 2024
Lovely property in a fabulous location. Brilliant for exploring the New Forest. Loved all the goodies left for us and the dog was especially pleased with his bed, towels and treats!! We really enjoyed our stay. - September 2024
It's a home from home. Already planning another return trip. Just perfect. - September 2024
A lovely stay in a lovely cottage & village. Thank you for all the extras - September 2024
Perfect holiday cottage in a lovely village - clean, comfortable and very homely. Great location for walks, and also trains and buses to go further afield. Welcome pack was very much appreciated by humans and four-legged companions! Lovely dog friendly pub (The Silver Hinde) in easy walking distance. Excellent butchers shop very close by and a nice little cafe over the road. Ideally located to explore the beautiful New Forest and the lovely south coast beaches. - September 2024
Sausages and Bacon made for an excellent fry up, butchers next door was a hit! Wonderful welcome pack! Very much appreciated. Lovely cottage, so comfortable, clean and well equipped. F.Y.I. best coffee for miles is Coffee Hangers near Lymington. Furzley Gardens a delight with little girls - August 2024
A really nice cottage, with everything you could need, the welcome pack was wonderful. Best holiday for years, we will be back. - August 2024
Great cottage, well located in the New Forest. We loved the layout, which suited a family with a small child and a dog very well. Equipped to a very high standard, and welcome pack was fabulous. - August 2024
Had a wonderful week. Cottage is super & so well located for fantastic amenities (especially the café) & local walks. Also perfectly located for all the New Forest has to offer. Thank you - August 2024
Butchers cottage is top! From the minute you walk in the front door, the welcome pack, the space, cleanliness. All appliances you could wish for are available, it made our holiday great. - August 2024
A great, dog friendly cottage, right in the heart of the village with everything within easy walking distance. Couldnt have asked for more. - August 2024
Thank you for our lovely stay in your cottage. We've all had such a great holiday. It's been a very comfortable place to stay, one of the best places we've stayed in. We loved the local walks eg whitefield moor, Blackwater Arboretum, Setthorns and walks further a field at Hengistbury head and Tuckton's Gardens near Bournemouth, plus the beaches Alum Chine. Also enjoyed a day at Beaulieu motor museum, a trip to the Isle of Wight and also visited Weald & Down museum - the repair shop. Really appreciate the closeness of the forest & coast, been busy every day! - July 2024
Had a lovely break at Butchers Cottage. It is well equipped, very comfortable & in a great location. The welcome pack of goodies was a lovely touch & much appreciated. Thank you. - July 2024
Butchers Cottage is a lovely place to stay. It is cosy, comfortable and in a great location. The village is a great place to stay with local shops, deli and pubs close by. The location is great, being close to forest walks, great for the dogs, and also close to beaches. We stayed for 2 weeks and were busy everyday. The cottage itself is well equipped and the beds comfy. We felt very much at home and the owner is very receptive and friendly. - July 2024
The cottage was lovely, well equipped, comfortable and in a beautiful location. The owners had left an extensive goodie pack which was a thoughtful addition. We would have no hesitation in recommending it and would love to return ourselves at sometime in the future. - July 2024
Thoroughly enjoyed our week at this lovely cottage. We really appreciated the welcome pack and how well the cottage is equipped. We love the area and hope to return. - June 2024
Beautiful well appointed cottage in a lovely village location ideal for exploring the New Forest. Very nice of the owners to leave some provisions and goodies on our arrival. Handy Deli café over the road for breakfast and coffee etc. also the Silver Hind Pub does a nice mean and in walking distance. - June 2024
Beautiful cottage, well appointed, great location. We had a fantastic week exploring the New Forest and surrounding areas. Would recommend. The goodies provided were very much appreciated and Netflix was a lovely surprise when all that was on TV was football. - June 2024
We've loved our week in Butcher's Cottage, the welcome pack was all delicious, thank you. The cottage is ideally situated for visits to the coast, together with all areas of the New Forest. Loved that there's a very good pub within walking distance, had 2 very good meals in the Silver Hind. Steak from Sway Butchers was excellent. Lunch at the Larder in Lymington is well worth a visit. Can't wait to return there's so much more to explore - June 2024
A wonderful cottage in a great location. So many lovely walks nearby. Thank you for the welcome pack, it was delicious. Hope to be back again soon. - June 2024
A lovely well equipped cottage, very comfortable and welcoming. The owners left a fantastic welcome pack with delicious goodies for both humans and dogs. The location is great for quick access to the forest with lovely walks yet it is with easy reach of the beaches. We hope to visit again soon - May 2024
Butcher's Cottage stands out as a great place to stay, thanks in no small part to those little extra things that you provide. Very many thanks for a lovely long weekend! - May 2024
We had a lovely time at Butcher's Cottage - thank you! The sausages & bacon & eggs were very tasty. Enjoyed walking in the forest and coming back to have a coffee and a cinnamon roll in the café (best cinnamon rolls ever!) - May 2024
Wonderful Place to stay. Loved the welcome meat, tea, cake etc. Well equipped cottage, lovely outdoor space. 10 out of 10 for your services. - May 2024
Lovely relaxing stay at Butcher"s Cottage Sway . Wonderful welcome with some meat and tea coffee ,milk and even a choc brownie cake and chocolate . Beautiful clean and well equipped fantastic place to stay and in a lovely location to go and explore.. Suntrap of a garden and this space was used regulary.. Can not fault what the owners have achieved here - May 2024
Lovely cottage, really well equipped. Fabulous welcome pack and lots of nice touches. Its a really good location with the café, pub, shop and butcher within minutes walk. There are really good ready to cook options at the butcher. Good takeaway pizza from the local pub too. - April 2024
We have already been recommending this holiday cottage to all our family/friends and we only got back yesterday! The cottage is extremely well equipped with everything you require. The beds are very comfortable with high quality linen, along with very fluffy large bathroom towels. The location of the cottage is perfect for spending time at the coast or exploring the New Forest. We had a great time and will definitely be returning at some point in the future - April 2024
Thank you for a wonderful stay in your cottage and the welcome pack for us and our dogs they have also enjoyed it as we have. Beds comfy and all quality fittings, hopefully we have managed to clear the dogs golden fluff off the floors! and you have us back again. - April 2024
Wonderful stay in a great equipped property, will be recommending to all our friends and family, can't wait to stay here again very soon sometime. - April 2024
Beautiful cottage in a great location. Wonderful welcome pack, great attention to details, made our stay perfect. Thank you. - April 2024
The Butchers Cottage was incredibly well equipped and comfortable, the welcome pack was amazing for both humans and doggy friends. Great attention to detail. We would definitely stay again . - April 2024
A wonderfully situated cottage for exploring the many lovely places nearby. Exceptionally clean and comfortable with so many extras, thanks to the very helpful hosts. Easy onsite parking. Top recommendations for this property. - March 2024
Beautiful cottage - So well equipped and very cosy - A proper home from home. The welcome pack was a lovely touch too. Excellent location. Would definitely recommend. - March 2024
Excellent cottage, beautifully presented and very well equipped. The welcome gifts provided by the owners was a pleasant surprise. Good, central location to explore the New Forest. Would definitely recommend. - March 2024
Lovely little cottage, well equipped, clean and comfortable. Thank you for the welcome pack, we all enjoyed. - March 2024
A well needed weekend away, made even more special in this beautiful cottage. It is so close to beautiful walks for us to get our dogs out. The cottage had everything we could ever need and the welcome hamper was lovely. The dogs and ourselves loved every minute and we will definitely be back. - February 2024
This cottage is simply perfect for a holiday whether with or without dogs. Very close to fantastic magical walks and a short car journey to Milford on Sea to swim and walk. Lovely pub food at silver hind which is also dog friendly; and the butcher (probably one of the best you'll ever go to) is just on the corner. Dog towels and cushions and even dog treats It didn't matter that we had rain for some days - hosepipe cleaned the mud off the dogs. No critical comments at all - February 2024
This cottage is simply perfect for a holiday whether with or without dogs. Very close to fantastic magical walks and a short car journey to Milford on Sea to swim and walk. Lovely pub food at silver hind which is also dog friendly; and the butcher (probably one of the best you'll ever go to) is just on the corner. Dog towels and cushions and even dog treats It didn't matter that we had rain for some days - hosepipe cleaned the mud off the dogs. No critical comments at all - February 2024
A very relaxing chilled time. The cottage is like home from home. Very clean & tidy. Enjoyed the butchers pack for breakfast. Thank you - February 2024
Wonderful home away from home. Nicola made us feel very welcome - Thank you! - January 2024
Lovely cottage with everything you could need. Bedding/towels etc are all first rate quality. A really lovely place to stay - January 2024
Lovely stay over New Years, great property & location. We really appreciated all the little touches. Thank you - December 2023
Lovely week away with the family. Cottage perfect. Great bird watching at Keyhaven & Lymington - December 2023
Thank you for a great weekend in this lovely cosy cottage. The welcome gifts were extremely well received. Spotlessly clean & convenient for everything. We certainly aim to return again. Thank you. - December 2023
Great place to stay for walks and access to the new forest , lovely village with shop , pubs and cafe. The property is very well presented with great thought in everything , very new and nice ! Spotlessly clean and lovely little surprises when we arrived - December 2023
The cottage was perfect for our needs prior to Christmas and we had a wonderful time - December 2023
Every thing was fantastic. Everything you could possibly want and more. With extra special touches. For us and our two dogs. This cottage is a little gem would definitely stay again. - November 2023
What an amazing find. So beautifully presented, and with everything thought of, this is a gem of a place. And so conveniently located for trips out to the beach, forest and towns... nowhere is too far and everywhere is lovely. Thoughtful touches from Nicola and David really made us feel extra welcome... a pumpkin and sweets for Halloween, which was during our stay were there waiting for us alongside so many other thoughtful extras in our welcome pack We loved it and would love to stay again! - October 2023
A wonderful cottage in a great location for forest walks. The cottage was extremely well resourced with everything was of really good quality. We loved the sausages , bacon and eggs left for breakfast, thank you. A restful, peaceful week! - October 2023
I would definitely recommend this cottage. It is in a perfect location for access to the New Forest. It was very well equipped with some lovely extra touches, such as a welcome pack of meat from the local butcher and fresh flowers. The cottage was immaculately clean and the hosts made themselves available if we did need anything. We will definitely be going back - October 2023
We really enjoyed our stay , the cottage has a fabulous location. Was well equipped, and comfortable. Dogs made to feel very welcome. Love the welcoming pack. Appreciate the room made for the extra JRT. ! As owners of holiday let ourselves we appreciate the work that goes into this venture. It was welcoming tidy and has everything you need for your break away. We would definitely rerun. Thank you Nicola and David - October 2023
A lovely cottage, well equipped and spotlessly clean. Superb welcome pack. Excellent location for exploring the New Forest Great deli opposite and super butchers a few yards away. Mr & Mrs West are brilliant hosts. - September 2023
Fantastic cottage, generous welcome gifts, clean & tidy and modern throughout! Couldn't praise the cottage or owners more! - September 2023
A very well presented, equipped property with absolutely everything you need for a comfortable self catering holiday. Spotlessly clean. The doggie items were a nice touch and the welcome meat pack was much appreciated by all. Very handy having the Forest Deli across the road for breakfasts, snacks etc. and also the butchers at the end of the road selling first class meat. The whole area is extremely dog friendly and dogs are everywhere. - September 2023
Fantastic stay in a really well appointed holiday cottage. Lovely family stay with the adults, 5 year old and family dog fully catered for. The owners were helpful and contactable, and the location was perfect to explore the beautiful New Forest. The welcome pack was especially welcome and we even saw a bird of prey in the adjoining garden. We wouldn't consider staying anywhere else in the New Forest - August 2023
An absolutely lovely property in a brilliant location. Furnishings and equipment are from quality suppliers and the accommodation is calm, cozy and comfortable. Quickly feels like home. Great layout inside (good sized kitchen/diner and separate lounge downstairs, plus three bedrooms [one ensuite] and a family bathroom up) with a sheltered, paved garden [with shrubs, borders and a lovely tree] and good parking. Must try the cafe/deli, butchers, post-office, Old Mill pub and the Lighthouse! Superb - August 2023
This is a lovely cottage in a delightful village. Can recommend the Butchers and the Deli which serves coffee/food. Both are within walking distance. Lots of interesting places around Sway which we enjoyed! Our hosts were extremely accommodating and helpful. The Hare and Hound pub serves delicious food and you can take your four legged friend with you which we did twice! - August 2023
Lovely cottage, all the extras were amazing & a very nice touch - the dog also enjoyed the treats that were left. Great location, we will be back. - July 2023
This holiday cottage has everything you would need while on holiday even has an electric car charger which was very handy. I would definitely recommend - July 2023
This was the best Holiday Cottage I have ever stayed in. The perfect size for a family of 4 and a doggo. The facilities provided were excellent and the place was spotlessly clean. The welcome gifts were a very nice and generous touch. The location is perfect. Very highly recommend - July 2023
Thank you for a wonderful stay, we have had a fantastic week in this beautiful cottage. The welcome pack was extremely generous & much appreciated. - June 2023
Wonderful cottage. Beautifully equipped & Comfy! Welcome pack was a nice touch as was the dog beds, treats etc. So much to see close by. Amazing forest walks and animals to see. local pubs and restaurants great! - June 2023
One of the best holiday cottage we have stayed in. - June 2023
A lovely, clean cottage which is very well equipped with quality furnishings and kitchen utensils. The welcome pack was extremely generous - bacon, sausages, eggs, black pudding, milk, tea, lavazza coffee, chocolate and home made chocolate brownie. There was also a beautiful bunch of roses on the kitchen table. We have stayed in many holiday cottages and this is by far the best welcome pack that we have ever received. The owners clearly care about giving their guests a good holiday experience. - June 2023
The cottage is well appointed for forest walks, pub lunches and breakfast in the deli opposite. The cottage is very comfortable with all the appliances you would need. We were given a warm welcome with some goodies. All the bedrooms are beautifully furnished. I cant think of anything more the owner could have done to make our visit better or us more welcome. We had great week, thank you - May 2023
Was beautifully equipped and lovely welcome touches - May 2023
Very good cottage in a perfect location for the New Forest and the coast. Good pubs and local shop within walking distance. The deli perfect for for a range of food and drinks. Cottage immaculate with all mod cons, very cosy and would recommend. - April 2023
Had a wonderful stay at Butcher' Cottage in Sway - the cottage was very well equipped with everything we needed in a great location with easy access to the Forest for walking and cycling. The owners were very attentive and the welcome pack was an added bonus. Highly recommended. - April 2023
Lovely Stay. Amazing local walks. Owners were very helpful. The dogs & welcomes packs were great. The cottage had everything we needed, would definitely visit again - April 2023
Beautiful cottage, we really appreciated the generous welcome pack. We love the New Forest& certainly will be back to stay here - March 2023
We've had a lovely week in a comfortable , homely cottage. The welcome & dog packs were great. Would definitely visit again - March 2023
Lovely welcome pack, flowers and card that really did make us feel welcome. Enjoyed the butchers pack in the fridge too. The cottage was beautifully furnished and the dog loved her bed and biscuits. Would visit again - March 2023
The standard of quality of this house is outstanding, simply the best of everything has been purchased to make the guests stay extremely comfortable. We would highly recommend this to anyone wanting a base for the New Forest and beyond. Great if you have a dog as there is a lovely little enclosed garden area for your pet. 10 out of 10 - February 2023
This cottage is beautifully presented, spotlessly clean and very well equipped. Lots of added extras made this feel like a "home away from home". Great location only a short distance from getting out walking in the Forest or hitting the coast. Walking distance from a couple of good pubs where we enjoyed dinner! Welcome pack included the most amazing sausage and bacon so hearty breakfasts were enjoyed. Would recommend and will definitely be returning. - February 2023
Wonderful cottage, spotlessly clean + very well appointed. Welcome pack was very thoughtful + dog friendly touches appreciated. Would definitely stay again!. - February 2023
The cottage is lovely and so well equipped with everything for us and our dogs. The welcome pack was nice. touch We have done some amazing walks through the forest and we had some very nice meals in the Hare + Hounds. Thank you x. - January 2023
It has been 3 long years since we have been anywhere. This beautiful cottage is just what we needed, Thank You. - January 2023
Our Daughter is saying' I don't want to go back home' I think that says it all, we have had a wonderful stay, thank you!. - January 2023
A wonderful cottage in a great location that really did feel like a home away from home. The owners clearly put a lot of thought into welcoming us and ensuring we had everything we needed, including lots of useful info about the area. When we come back to the New Forest we know where we would like to stay. - January 2023
Fabulous cottage just like being at home and all the walks were great, my puppy has complained and she now wants a fat face bed. The food from the butcher was great and bought some to take home thank you we will return - December 2022
We all had a lovely stay in your lovely cottage; it was so well equipped and sweet little extras were a nice touch (roses, Christmas decs, food) Thank you so much. - December 2022
Front of the cottage taken from the garden
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