Reviews
Here are some recent reviews of Graylands Cottage
"On the very first page of this visitor's book my mum wrote an entry after spending a week here! We haven't been back since then until now, but we did come for many years when I was between the ages of 2-10 (now 23!)
Thanks for another great week, re-sparking childhood memories."
July 2023
"This must be our 20th year coming to Graylands. Our children have grown up and now we have been bringing our grandson for the last 6 years, and each year he has enjoyed it more. He loves seeing the horses, donkeys and deer."
June 2023
"Thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful cottage. We enjoyed our week at Graylands so much that we would like to book for the same time next year... Do you take bookings this far in advance?"
June 2023
"We have been coming to Graylands Cottage with our family many times since our daughter was 2 years old.
She's now 24 years old and she is expecting her first child (and our first grandchild).
She wants her baby's first holiday to be in a place that she truly loves, and that is of course, Graylands"
May 2023
"This is an amazing place, lovely setting, cottage has loads of character and is super clean / well prepared. Thank you, no wonder people keep coming back again and again"
May 2023
"Had a lovely week, weather was kind!! Great walks, wonderful wildlife! Cottage is lovely, and in a perfect setting. Fighting Cocks comes highly recommended. Going home refreshed!"
April 2023
"Hi Hannah, thankyou for the most wonderfiul weekend at Graylands. We all feel so lovely and relaxed. We have walked talked, drunk and celebrated in a lovely cosy cottage so thankyou."
March 2023
"Lovely week... with 3 generations including 2 year old twins who loved running round and round in circles through the sitting room and kitchen. Enjoyed exploring the area and finding accessible tracks, pubs etc. Graylands itself as well as the local Fighting Cocks pub excellent with a wheelchair."
February 2023
“Thanks you so much; we had the best time! The house is great. We will definitely be back.”
December 2022
“Second visit to this delightful cottage. The family descended en masse at the weekend and there was ample room for everyone; the facilities, especially the shower room, met all our needs. Enjoyed many fine walks in the forest. Can recommend the Fighting Cocks. Returning home refreshed.”
November 2022
“It’s the first time I have ever been to the forest and I can say I have fallen in love with the place, we have come with our mother-in-law who is disabled and found the cottage very good for her needs. Seeing all the wildlife and the ponies coming to the gate most days helped my daughter feel at home. We will be booking again as we found everything about the cottage and forest great.”
June 2022
“Hope to return next year”
May 2022
“What a truly amazing place! We’ve had the most wonderful stay here at Graylands. From the roaring fire in the evenings and comfy bed, to the brilliantly equipped kitchen and local amenities.”
December 2021
“This was the first time our family had been together since the beginning of Covid and Graylands was the perfect place to do this. Outstanding location, house cosy but spacious and the best equipped we have ever been in… the house was spotless, thank you so much Mandie. We feel very lucky to have found Graylands.”
August 2021
“Fresh out of lockdown! Wonderful to be out here after several weeks London lockdown… The place is extremely clean!.”
July 2020
“We had a lovely stay. It is charming, quirky and homely… The ponies & donkeys come up to the door. The kitchen is well equipped and it was lovely to see out into the garden while having breakfast and dinner. It is pleasantly remote, but easy to find and all amenities nearby. We came home a little early due to Corona virus, but will be back! It was a pleasure to speak to Ian about arrangements, he was friendly, welcoming and informative ... Thank you, it was brilliant!”
March 2020
“We were welcomed by donkeys, entertained by ponies, and mesmerised by nut hatches., robins and tits in the garden...we have had a thoroughly relaxing time in the extremely comfortable, warm cottage, the views of the woods and fields from the back are simply beautiful.”
November 2019
“Another lovely stay at Graylands. As owners of a busy B&B in Kent this was the perfect getaway for us and our dog. Wonderful walks on the heathlands and nearby beaches.”
October 2019
“I hope you have a wonderful time here just like my husband and I have. We were married on 28thSept at St Mary’s Church Hale, which is a wonderful hidden gem. We then spent our honeymoon at this fabulous cottage which is so homely with excellent facilities, and stunning views.”
October 2019
“The cottage is perfect. Quirky, comfy and clean. Well kitted out & I just brought everything else we needed to accommodate a disabled, fussy cook, a disabled partner, 2 Labradors and an escape artist dachshund!! Holidays for us can range from ‘hit & miss’ to ‘absolute disaster’, & this has been perfect. We will definitely be back. Regularly!!”
June 2019
“Thank you so much for the use of your lovely cottage. We and our friends had a brilliant holiday, lots of walks and cycle rides to enjoy. Lovely views from your grounds with visitors from ponies to deer in the garden on one occasion. We would love to book again maybe some time next year”
September 2018
“Just to let you know that we had a great time at Graylands. We did lots of walking (mainly to distant pubs) and trail running. We had numerous visits from ponies, donleys and deer including an unexpected garden invasion of the entire herd.”
August 2018
“Thank you very much for a lovely week in the New Forest. We had a fabulous time and loved the location! The children loved seeing all the wild ponies, and deer too.”
Aug 2018
“Thank you for the use of your lovely home. We had an amazing week with our son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren. On our last night the deer were in the garden and the donkey who had visited the front door every day bought her foal up to see us too.”
Aug 2018
“What a wonderful family Christmas spent at Graylands again (our 3rd Christmas). It's like a second home here, so comfortable and welcoming. We do hope to be returning again before too long! Thank you so much.”
Dec 2017
“We had a wonderful weekend at your lovely cottage. It’s a fantastic location and we never used our car. We did some great walks. Many thanks.”
Nov 2017
“Thank you for lending us your wonderful house! What an amazing week. None of us can quite believe what we have all seen, done and experienced! My mum has had the best 70th birthday she could wish for. The children have explored and played and been on an adventure each day! Such a wonderful week!”
Feb 2017
“We had a lovely week at Graylands. The weather was kind for Feb (it only rained twice!)We saw some amazing birds on the birdfeeder: Bluetits, Greattits, Coaltits, Nuthatches and more! One morning we awoke to deer in the garden!”
Feb 2017
“A great Christmas at the cottage.
Foxes in the garden every night.
Even some deer looking through the patio doors one evening.
Did some great walks.
Thank you so much for the Christmas tree.”
Dec 2016
"Graylands Cottage is the ideal accommodation for people of any age or ability. It was extremely comfortable and the location is incredible. Close enough to a lovely village and the coast, and yet the peace and quiet is unbelievable. The New Forest has lots to offer for any interest from walking or cycling to visiting Country Houses etc.
Without doubt I would recommend Graylands Cottage to anybody, as my wife and I will certainly be returning next year and will be taking some members of our family as well."
Sept 2016
“Great place with everything you would want.” Well equipped cottage with views and walks across the fields and New Forest.
Sept 2016
“An amazing cottage perfectly situated. Very well kept, clean with all the facilities you could need but still keeping the traditional country cottage feel. Wonderful views of the forest with access to lots of walking or cycling paths through the forest. A multitude of wildlife on the doorstep. I can't say enough about Graylands. We had a fantastic family week here full of adventure.”
August 2016
"Great trip - lots of deer, lots of trips and lots of fun. Thanks so much…"
August 2016
“Roll on the next visit.”
June 2016
“Stunning cottage, perfect for the dogs, and all round 10 out of 10.”
June 2016
“No car used all week, and 6 out of 8 of us arrived by bike.
Wonderful to be able to to walk all the way to Linwood without seeing a car!”
Easter 2016
“Beautiful view from the window, lovely bunnies, birds, ponies, straight from the living room. Fantastic walks straight from the door, great not to need a car.”
Easter 2016
“Thank you for another thoroughly enjoyable Christmas Week spent at Graylands. It is such a wonderful opportunity to be surrounded by wildlife in this beautiful setting by four generations of us!”
December 2015
“The children really enjoyed seeing so much wildlife… seeing 8 stags in the field behind were just some of the highlights.
We will be back soon.”
December 2015
“Our first visit to Graylands Cottage was more than we expected, absolutely delightful, cosy and warm.
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and definitely would like to come again.”
December 2014
“Graylands Cottage is perfect in every respect, and the sun shone on us every day. And you’re right – the view across the fields is VERY beautiful, good for the soul indeed.”
September 2014
“Four generations of our family spent a wonderful Christmas at Graylands. It was a very special time for us and everything was just perfect. “Father Christmas” was able to deliver many presents down the magnificent chimney!”
December 2013
“What a fabulous cottage for a 50th birthday celebration – three generations of humans, plus two generations of Labradors!”
November 2014
“Four generations of our family spent a wonderful Christmas at Graylands. It was a very special time for us and everything was just perfect. “Father Christmas” was able to deliver many presents down the magnificent chimney!”
December 2013
“I loved roly-polying down the garden with Ed the dog.”
Sandra, aged 3, August 2013