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To get in touch, drop us a note about which dates you are looking at and we’ll get back to you within 24 hours (usually just a couple) or look at our availability calendar HERE

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"We've just come back from a long weekend at The Crest. The house is very comfortable and the welcome basket was thoughtful and much appreciated. The garden is beautiful and we were lucky to have sunny days where we were able to sit outside as well as enjoy the local area"

“We had a fantastic time staying at Joanne’s. She was very communicative and check in was easy. The house was fantastic, everything that was promised and more. It was also very child friendly and the kids in our group loved… Read more “Fantastic House, everything promised & more.”

Amazing stay, perfect house in perfect location. Everything is top end and very pleasant from the rooms to the sheets to the mattresses and showers. Lovely house for groups of friends or family. Fab location best Winchester, South Downs, Jane… Read more “Amazing stay, perfect house in perfect location”

“Our two families have holidayed together for years and this is one of the best houses we’ve stayed in. Love the quality of the beds and furniture, beautiful well kept home. Thank-you for making us so welcome, we hope to… Read more “One of the Best Houses We’ve Stayed In!”

I chose the Crest on a recommendation from a friend who had visited the year before and it did not disappoint! It is a lovely spacious house with everything you could want. The welcome basket on arrival was also a… Read more “Lovely weekend away!”

Over the last 13 years we have had many holidays with friends, sharing various houses all across the south of England. The Crest is without doubt one of the best places we have ever stayed. The house is really beautiful… Read more “The Crest is without doubt one of the best places we have ever stayed”

Lovely clean house and great location Helen ~ September 2022

Excellent family celebration. Very spacious and accommodated everyone..

We visited The Crest as a group of 3 families during Easter week. The house is spacious, comfortable and well-equipped with everything needed to accommodate six adults and three children. – April 2018

Very comfortable, spacious house and gardens with added benefit of the 2 person annex. The house is beautiful inside and well equipped with everything you might need for the week. It was useful to have the two fridges- one in… Read more “Great place for a large family get-together, with plenty of places to hide away too!”

21st Sept “Had a fabulous stay, beautiful home and lucky enough to have perfect weather. Thank you so much for the welcome basket, very thoughtful. We highly recommend and hope to return one day”

Lovely house which is extremely well equipped with anything you may need, I have never been to such a well equipped holiday home. This home also provides everything you may need for a child/children. The host provides a lovely welcome… Read more “The local Indian that Jo recommends is delicious!”

We had a lovely stay here. A really great set-up all round; the garden was perfect for the kids inc toys and games to play with, and lots of space and different rooms in the house as well. All the… Read more “A really great set-up all round”

5 stars all round for The Crest. The house is fantastic and perfect for a gathering. Great space both inside and outside the house with everything you’ll ever need. Jo was amazing and accommodating. The local area is also lovely.… Read more “5 stars all round for The Crest”

This property was comfortable, well equipped and spacious. Seemed to go out of their way to think of everything. Lovely to have toys for the children -possibly a few too many bits and pieces around for very small children. The… Read more “Seemed to go out of their way to think of everything”

“Large comfortable and quiet property which we thoroughly enjoyed staying in. We’d hoped for a peaceful retreat from which we could explore the local points of interest and that’s exactly what we got. Lovely game den which I would have… Read more “Spacious comfortable and with every amenity *****”

We are an extended family of 6 adults (2 being grandparents) 3 children aged 2, 3 and 5 and 1 dog. I think that The Crest must have been specifically designed for us. The garden is of a good size,… Read more “Perfect, just Perfect!”

“Your house has such a lovely welcoming feel to it and everyone was able to relax and just enjoy themselves. Would love to go back one day when the weather is warmer and enjoy the outside as well as the… Read more “Your house has such a lovely welcoming feel to it”

“Beautiful house and rural location. Jo was the best host and was on hand if needed. We loved it so much we’ve booked another week.” Matt Nov 2017

We have just spent a lovely long weekend at The Crest celebrating a birthday. Six adults and a two year old. Plenty of space and outdoor sitting space. Luckily the weather was sunny so we were able to relax in… Read more “A great place for family get togethers”

Visiting for a family wedding and Birthday party. The house is beautiful, so well stocked, extremely comfortable, perfect for a family get together. Thank you👌😄 Maureen – February 2020

We’ve had a wonderful 3 nights in Droxford. The Crest has everything you could wish for….it’s light and airy ….offers comfortable living space and good sized bedroom. We enjoyed a meal at the village pub and had tea at the… Read more “The Crest has everything you could wish for”

The house and the garden very comfortable and stylish. You will find everything you need for a relaxing holiday. The website of the landlord is very detailed and well arranged. It gives a lot of detailed information about the house, the surroundings… Read more “Great holiday with family and friends”

“First class accommodation. Gorgeous house. Great hosts. Highly recommended. We had an amazing stay and will be back for sure *****” Sam Nov 2017

We had an enjoyable weekend away at this gorgeous house despite the wet weather. Great size house that manages to keep a cozy feel to it. We managed three enjoyable meals at to local pub, that was for once, the… Read more “Would not hesitate to go back *****”

Love this property, we always have a great break here. It is clean and well equipped. Highly recommended

Lovely house, very clean on arrival and great communication from host. Emily – December 2021

Great house for getting together in a bigger group. Good quality fixtures, fittings and equipment. Everything you need. The gift communicated well before arrival so check in was easy. John – March 2022

We stayed at the Crest and had a great week. The house was spotless and facilities were excellent. There was a welcome hamper on arrival which was nice and also information on nearby days out and walks. Jo was very… Read more “House was spotless and facilities were excellent”

We stayed at The Crest with my daughter’s wedding party. The house is gorgeous. Beautifully laid out and well equipped for everything. The owner, Jo, was incredibly helpful, throughout the booking process. The whole experience was wonderful.

“Two families, 4 children from 9 months to seven years! A prefect House for Grandma & Grandpa to have all the children and grand-children together. As a hotelier, I really appreciate how well equipped, clean and welcoming your lovely house… Read more “A perfect house for Grandma & Grandpa to have Children and Grandchildren”

Vanessa Oct 2016: Brilliant weekend in a lovely house. Loved the gardens, views and vegetable garden.

“We had another fantastic stay at The Crest. This is a wonderful property in an amazing location with a great host. We highly recommend it.” James – Dec 2018

What can I say the house was everything we could of wanted, perfect for the family gatherings we had planned with our visiting family from New Zealand. The kitchen had everything we needed for preparing all the feasts. The garden… Read more “What can I say the house was everything we could of wanted”

Excellent family celebration..very spacious and accommodated everyone..😆

“A beautiful home which was perfect for our family weekend” – Holly January 2019

The Crest was the perfect choice for our family long weekend break! Plenty to do in the area for old and young alike and the house more than met our needs as a family. Wouldn’t hesitate to return! Nicola –… Read more “Plenty to do in the area for old and young alike”

Highly recommended the Crest, ideal for family to meet up and enjoy time together, great walks nearby and village pub. Paul – Nov 2022

“Beautiful house set in the beautiful countryside. Jo takes care of all the little details which makes the experience special. The kids had a great time in the garden and the games room. Good food at close proximity. We had… Read more “Jo takes care of all the little details which makes the experience special”

Really great and comfortable place. Beautiful and well furnished. Lovely countryside nearby too. Nick – November 2020

We really enjoyed our stay and the back garden. Perfect spot for us to rest and go to visit friends and family in the area. Jenifer – July 2019

We had a fabulous time at the Crest the weekend before Christmas having had to cancel the year before because of Covid restrictions. Three generations of 6 adults and 3 children aged 5, 7 & 10 years celebrating together again.… Read more “Perfect accommodation comfortable, spacious and extremely well equipped”

“It’s a beautiful spacious but homely home perfect for our 3 families getting away for my mums 70th. The garden was a great adventure for the 3 kiddies. Amazing Wittering beach 40 mins drive way or the stunning Forest of… Read more “Beautiful Spacious Homely home”

Due to the restriction of only allow 6 people we had to cancel our first planned holiday and rebook for just 6 of us. We found this little gem! Jo was so helpful before booking, answering all our questions as… Read more “Would definitely recommend and we can wait to come back 😊”

Excellent, well-equipped house for a large group. Great large lounge, dining room and kitchen with everything you could need. Very comfortable beds with good linens. Pretty, child friendly and dog friendly garden & plenty of off-road parking. It was great… Read more “Pretty, child friendly and dog friendly garden.”

The Crest!! What a beautiful home and gardens we had the pleasure of staying at summer 2019. My husband and I with our 3 sons and their families came from the USA to England for a family wedding. We all… Read more “The Crest!! What a beautiful home and gardens”

“We had a lovely weekend staying at Joanne’s beautiful home! Spotlessly clean with a great garden for the kids to play in and lots of thoughtful touches. Will definitely be back if we are in the area again!” – Tom… Read more “Great garden & lots of thoughtful touches”

We stayed at The Crest for a 60th birthday celebration weekend. The house was perfect, it had everything you could need. It’s in a great position to visit local attractions too. My daughter really enjoyed playing with the dolls house… Read more “Fantastic holiday home”

Loved this house, everything you could want

We had a wonderful stay at the Crest. The property is very spacious and the two toddlers in our group absolutely loved running around the house. The two separate sitting areas were ideal as one was used mostly as a… Read more “Without doubt a family home which had everything we needed”

Three generations of our family met for birthday celebrations. The house and garden was perfect! Plenty of space for us all in beautiful surroundings. It is a real ‘home from home’, and that is reflected in the fact that we… Read more “3 Generations in 1 House”

“Amazing place to stay, everything you need under 1 roof” – Nora April 2018

Great host and a wonderful property. loved the garden and our 18 month had the time of her life with all the garden toys! thank you Jo. Vicki – July 2022

My family and I stayed at the Crest during a holiday in Hampshire. The home was gorgeous, and our children loved the yard, swing, and playhouse. The home is close to a nice village, and convenient to a number of… Read more “The home was gorgeous, and our children loved the yard, swing, and playhouse.”

“Thank you once more for they stay in your lovely house. We had a great break away from busy life building some great family memories. What more can you want over the New Year break! Loved the touches like shampoo… Read more “A great time in your lovely spacious house”

5 Stars! We really enjoyed are stay at the Crest. Great house and location. Karl ~ March 2023

We wanted to thank you for the use of your lovely house for our get together. We loved the house, the quality of the items for our use and the facilities at our disposal. The house was spotless when we… Read more “Exceptional holiday home”

It was a great place in a lovely landscape, we did nice walks and we had a very nice stay there despite the rain. With four children we had lots of space for all of us, even privacy with all… Read more “We have no idea how you could make this place even better”

Beautiful property set in a lovely location with good views just on the edge of the village . You don’t need to go too far to enjoy lovely country walks. Road into the village can be dangerous at night as… Read more “Lovely 5 bedroom house!”

We had an absolutely fantastic time at the Crest, the house has everything you need and is in a lovely location. The house was spotless, which in the current climate gives you a lot of comfort! We spent a lot… Read more “Everything you need and in a lovely location”

“We celebrated a family birthday over a weekend at this property and loved it. It was very clean, spacious and had all of the amenities you needed. There were also some added extras (welcome hamper, card, birthday sign), which were… Read more “Very clean, spacious and had all of the amenities you needed”

We stayed over Christmas 2021 and had a lovely time. There was a lot of space and the facilities were great. We did a lot of cooking for 10 of us and we had all we needed. Jo was a… Read more “Highly recommended”

The website does this lovely house complete justice. It really is as good as it looks. An ideal place for our extended family to enjoy a big birthday weekend. Sally – March 2022

What a beautiful house! We stayed here for a week, with friends, and just loved the experience. Large common rooms where to spend pleasant moments, but also different spaces where it is possible to be quiet. There is even an… Read more “Seemed to go out of their way to think of everything”

My friends and I booked The Crest for a 50th birthday and we all had a wonderful stay. The house is very well equipped, with plenty of entertainment for the young and older. Beautiful peaceful setting. And top it all… Read more “Beautiful house with beautiful surroundings.”

“Thank you to Jo & Family for what has been a special and memorable 2nd visit to The Crest for our family. This house couldn’t be more perfect for us , it’s so well equipped and we’ve loved every minute… Read more “Special and Memorable 2nd visit”

“We had an absolutely fabulous time! Thank you ever so much for the wonderful welcome hamper and note, it was a great start to our weekend. The house was amazing, just perfect for all of us, giving each of us the space… Read more “We had an absolutely fabulous time!”

“Perfect, Ideal, Spacious. Loved the house. 6 adults and each had their own bed. Coffee in the garden & BBQ on the patio. Dinner at Bakers Arms just a short block from the house. Droxford is a great little village and… Read more “Perfect, Ideal, Spacious”

“A beautiful house with everything you need to relax and unwind. Perfect for children and great location.” Evan – March 2020

We stayed at The Crest with family for a special birthday celebration and had a fantastic time. The house is very comfortable with lots of space for different generations to spread out. It is very well equipped with everything you… Read more “A very relaxing place to stay”

House was beautiful, stocked with everything you need. The garden was lovely the kids loved it. Jo was very helpful always comes back promptly with responses. I would definitely go there again. Angela – April 2021

The house was perfect for our needs, 3 generation family group. We noticed the road noise, nothing you can do about that. It was an expensive break, but that was because of the school half term which we had not… Read more “The house was perfect for our needs, 3 generations”

“The Crest is a fabulous destination for families. We really couldn’t have asked for more. There’s plenty of space and yet it feels very cosy and homely without being cluttered which makes for a relaxing stay. Kitchen is well equipped… Read more “The Crest is a fabulous destination for families”

Cate August 2017: A very well equipped house that catered for 3 generations and our dog. Grandparents with disability stayed comfortably in the annex. The garden is enchanting and the house has a good layout.

Thank you for a fantastic stay – the welcome birthday banner and Prosecco was a lovely touch. The house is extremely well equipped, spacious and comfortable. The location is ideal for pub walks and exploring the countryside. We will definitely… Read more “The location is ideal for pub walks & exploring the countryside”

Great place, everything was top draw! Angus – July 2020

Beautiful house in a great location. Perfect base to explore the South Downs and all that Hampshire has to offer. Dan ~ Oct 2022

Relaxing holiday home for large family gathering. Lovely gardens to sit out and relax while watching children play. Sharon – June 2021

A wonderful Airbnb, exactly as described. House is absolutely lovely, garden is beautiful and my son loved running around and playing in it. House was spotless and generous toiletries and gifts were left for us. I highly recommend this place… Read more “Highly recommended for an excellent getaway”

***** A very comfortable and spacious country house and annexe, offering ideal accommodation for children and adults and also very dog friendly. Jo provides excellent notes and advice on the area and local amenities with lots of ideas of things… Read more “Truly a home from home”

6 of us gathered at Jo’s beautiful house for a University reunion. The house is very spacious and was perfect for our needs. The kitchen is very well equipped so we were able to cook. There are great walks from… Read more “Great walks from the house”

The Crest is a spacious, comfortable house with a large garden suitable for family get togethers. It is beautifully decorated and equipped with everything you might need from tin openers to toys. We had a lovely three generation break and… Read more “Would definitely stay again”

I would highly recommend Jo’s house to everyone. I stayed with my family for my daughters wedding at The 3 Choirs Vineyard, 15 minutes away. My Mum and Dad who where also celebrating their 60th Wedding anniversary stayed in the… Read more “The house is as perfect as you see in the photos & could not be faulted”

Just had a lovely weekend with family….the lounge was the perfect place to reminisce over old photos. Great accommodation. —-March 2018

Every two years we have a ‘big house weekend’ with friends, normally exploring a new place each time. But we stayed at The Crest in 2017 and returned in 2019 because we loved it so much. The house is so… Read more “Things just work – no faffing about, you can just start enjoying your break as soon you arrive!”

We had a great time staying in this lovely house. The communication from the owner was super fast and really friendly, and overall I’d thoroughly recommend the property! James – July 2021

***** “A beautiful and welcoming home which was well equipped and certainly met all our needs. Would highly recommend” Michael & Family August 2018

“For larger family gatherings, The Crest has everything you could possibly need, spacious well furnished comfortable rooms with character and ambience and it’s obvious that a lot of care has been taken in ensuring that all age groups are well… Read more “Nothing was missed, The Crest is exactly as described”

“We booked The Crest for a family weekend to celebrate my mum’s 80th birthday. A lovely house with something for everyone from age 17 to 80. All the home comforts with plenty of space to spread out if needed. A… Read more “A lovely weekend in a great property”

“Fantastic house, exceptionally well prepared and clean. Such a lovely welcome basket too and we really appreciated the Happy Birthday signs – so thoughtful. I would highly recommend this property to any large group or family wanting to spend time… Read more “Fabulous house and location for a family celebration”

A stay at The Crest will make any occasion extra special as the property has everything you will possibly need-from ease of booking, communication with the host to comfort, space and cleanliness throughout. I would thoroughly recommend this property. Mary… Read more “A stay at The Crest will make any occasion extra special!”

Our family of 7 adults, 2 toddlers and a newborn stayed here for my 60th birthday. A fabulous home from home and has everything you could need. A beautiful house and gardens you don’t want to leave! Jo was very… Read more “A beautiful house and gardens you don’t want to leave!”

We are eight old friends celebrating big birthdays missed during lockdown. The house was perfect for us. Plenty of room, including two sitting rooms (football in one & a film in the other). Comfy beds and a lovely & spacious… Read more “Comfy beds and a lovely & spacious garden *****”

“This house is really very special and was a great size for our family get together.” We loved the views and the large garden and it was lovely to be able to eat together at the large dining table. The… Read more “Fantastic house in a lovely rural setting but close to Portsmouth and Winchester – we loved it”

Brilliant stay at this lovely house “Really beautiful house with stunning views – it had everything we needed to make our 4 day stay relaxing. We had a lovely time celebrating an 80th birthday (little welcome pack was provided on… Read more “Brilliant stay at this lovely house”

Wonderful house in a beautiful location. Couldn’t have asked for a nicer stay. Dave – May 2021

We had a lovely weekend break at The Crest in November. Beautiful home in lovely surroundings. Easy to get to Winchester for the Christmas market and also the sea for a cold swim! Jo provided lots of really useful information… Read more “Winchester for the Christmas market & the sea for a cold swim”

First class all the way ! ★★★★★ I booked The Crest for my husbands surprise 60th celebration, for my family. From the beginning Jo was brilliant in all communication of me asking questions with regard to places to eat etc.… Read more “First Class All The Way! ★★★★★”

“Jo is a lovely host, who was available for support during our stay. This house has a nice character with plenty of space and lovely garden with BBQ. It is set in a remote part of the South Downs national… Read more “This house has a nice character with plenty of space & lovely garden”

“We had a wonderful time with the family. Beautiful house & lovely surroundings! We enjoyed visiting Southampton, Portsmouth & Bournemouth. Also a nice walk through the village. Many Thanks – We may visit again one day” From The Netherlands 🙂… Read more “Beautiful House, lovely surroundings!”

“This is the best AirBNB we have stayed at! It is a beautiful house! The space is very flexible and allows adults and kids their own space to enjoy. We loved that everything you could need is provided at the… Read more “This is the best AirBNB we have stayed at!”

Was like a home from home. Already booked to come back in March 2016

The property met with our expectations, it was well equipped and the property manager was extremely helpful Ian – February 2020

“A fabulous house, great position, perfect for our girls get together” “Lots of parking, spacious lounge, well equipped kitchen, lovely garden, comfortable beds, good location, lovely welcome pack. We went early December and there were Christmas decorations and a beautiful… Read more “A fabulous house, great position, perfect for our girls get together *****”

Absolutely top class stay. Three generations (8 of us in total) had a wonderful long weekend. Fantastic property with loads of space, top quality furnishings, gym area, sizeable gardens and great location. Excellent contact from the owner at all times… Read more “Absolutely top class stay!”

“We had a fabulous stay at The Crest for Christmas with family, the house worked perfectly for all of us. Beautifully decorated for Christmas and we did as suggested and just put our presents under the tree ! Jo was… Read more “Fabulous Christmas Stay!”

Our family of 4 (plus dog) had an amazing stay at The Crest. The house and garden are gorgeous, and interior decor was modern and homely at the same time – it really felt like a ‘home away from home’… Read more “There is a rigorous cleaning policy in place which made us feel very secure”

Character property with all the modern conveniences one could need. Very attentive and helpful host. Great base to explore The New Forest, The South Downs and coastal areas such as Portsmouth and Southampton. Thanks for the recommendations in your guide.… Read more “The Crest is lovely – lots of character with all the modern conveniences”

“Jo has a great house in the South Downs. It’s an incredible, clean Airbnb house, with amazing facilities, especially for children. The garden is beautiful and house is lovely throughout. We appreciated the quick communication from Jo and her answering… Read more “A Great House in the South Downs”

We were very impressed by the beautiful location and property, and the high standard and comfortable furnishings. The stay was for my birthday/Christmas celebrations with my family and it felt like a home from home. My baby slept well, as… Read more “We were very impressed by the beautiful location and property”

“Lovely spacious house, Annex is a great space, would happily stay again if in the area. Great communication and felt very welcomed” Josh. January 2019

“Amazing place, would visit again and again.” Maka – February 2019

We’ve just come back from a long weekend at The Crest. The house is very comfortable and the welcome basket was thoughtful and much appreciated. The garden is beautiful and we were lucky to have sunny days where we were… Read more “A lovely few days at The Crest”

“The Crest is the ideal getaway for a family gathering or holiday. The house is lovely, warm and welcoming. The kitchen has everything needed for self catering and there is an abundance of toys and games to keep children entertained.… Read more “Ideal getaway for a family gathering or holiday”

Amazing house with lovely gardens in a beautiful setting. Everything you could possibly need for your stay is to hand. I would definitely recommend this stay Mark – Nov 2021

We had a wonderful time, the house was perfect for our group of 9 and had everything we needed. Check in was so easy and the communication was brilliant throughout. Wouldn’t hesitate to come back. Camilla – May 2022

Always a joy to leave a review for a property that impressed us. Large spacious rooms well decorated and comfy. With a wonderful large garden there is no need to leave if you just want to relax the day away.… Read more “Spacious, warm and inviting”

“We had a great stay at Jo’s place in Droxford. The house is lovely and very well equipped, and Jo is a fantastic host.” Dan Sept 2017

“This was a delightful house where we were able to spend a few days together for a family celebration. The equipment and facilities are first rate, there was enough space for us all, so that we were not on top… Read more “Good family holiday centre”

This place is just so fantastic. We have just had a family get together there and everything is well catered for from children to dogs to the adults. I can’t recommend The Crest enough! Karen ~ Oct 2020

***** Have visited several times with my family for a great holiday along the south coast. We basically all think its perfect. Plenty of space for our young children, so relaxing “back at base” was as fun as exploring the… Read more “We basically all think its perfect!”

“We had such a lovely stay at Jo’s place. There were nine of us (three couples and three singles) and the space was brilliant. The kitchen was incredibly well kitted out, the heating worked perfectly (important when it’s freezing outside!),… Read more “The house just ‘felt’ so welcoming”

What a fantastic stay we had at The Crest Such a beautiful house in a wonderful peaceful environment, we all fell in love with your gorgeous house . Our family of 7 felt totally chilled and relaxed here and my… Read more “Such a beautiful house in a wonderful peaceful environment”

Lovely house perfect host George – April 2022

The Crest is a beautiful place, spacious enough for 6 adults and 2 kids. It had everything we needed and Jo made us feel at home with milk in the fridge already and a welcome basket. She had even hung… Read more “We would certainly recommend and would love to go back!”

This was a fabulous and wonderful holiday in Droxford and in this lovely house. The rooms, the garden, the sense of this place is absolutely amazing! We loved it! 🙂 Kuhn Family, Germany – August 2018

“We booked The Crest an additional three weeks after our first stay, can’t recommend it enough. Jo was very helpful and quick to respond to all questions and the house itself was perfect for us!” – Adam October 2018

“We loved the location, easy access to Winchester, Southampton and the beautiful south coast. The house has lots of room, it really didn’t feel like there was 6 adults and 4 children in the house. All the children loved the… Read more “We loved the location, easy access to Winchester, Southampton & the beautiful south coast.”

“The Crest is a wonderful family house. Very spacious, comfy beds and a great garden. The kitchen has everything and more than you would need. Highly recommended and we will hopefully be back soon. Thank you Jo.” Gillian – June… Read more “Spacious, comfy beds & a great garden”

We stayed at the house for a weekend and would have loved to stay longer! We visited as a group of friends with children aged from 5 months to 6 years and it really did have everything we needed and… Read more “Wonderful house with everything we could possibly need and really helpful owner”

Just had a lovely weekend with family….the lounge was the perfect place to reminisce over old photos. Great accommodation ***** – Hannah, March 2018

“A wonderful home with plenty of space and everything you could possibly need. The garden is spacious and wonderful for children, the house is a real ‘home-from-home’ and there is plenty to keep everyone entertained. The surrounding area and views… Read more “A wonderful home with plenty of space”

Super house. Used as a home while we were having work done on our own. Jill ~ January 2023

“Everything you’ll need and more, amazing location and perfect example and location for the English to visit and to show the UK off for the beautiful country it is. Would certainly go back. Thank you” James Sept 2018

The house and annex were perfect for a group of friends and one small baby – a short walk from the village, with a lovely local pub, as well as close to longer countryside footpaths for the keen walkers! The… Read more “A short walk from the village, with a lovely local pub”

From the moment we arrived for our Christmas stay, we were delighted! The property is well decorated and maintained throughout and Jo had done a wonderful job to make us welcome. There was a lovely welcome hamper full of goodies,… Read more “Beautiful house nestled in a stunning landscape. Highly recommended! *****”

A lovely house, decorated for Christmas ☺️ Great size and well stocked, Jo supplied a cot bed and baby bath for our friends staying in the annex. It was a really lovely weekend in a great house. Graham – December… Read more “A lovely house, decorated for Christmas *****”

Everything was great. House, location, and service, was excellent. I would come back and I recommend this property very highly. Edward – November 2021

Amanda (Sept 2017) “Just had a wonderful weekend The Crest! There were 8 of us including 2 children and it was just perfect, spacious enough so we weren’t on top of each other but still lovely and cosy. Would definitely… Read more “Wonderful Weekend at The Crest”

“Three generations on a family holiday and our second stay at The Crest. The house had everything we could have needed or wanted with plenty of space to spread out. It really is a home from home – just feels… Read more “A very well equipped house with plenty of space”

Everything about this house was Perfect! We stayed here at the end of Feb 2017. The communication with the owner was fantastic throughout the process, and extremely helpful. The house was perfect. The Welcome Basket on our arrival was a… Read more “Everything about this house was Perfect!”

***** Wonderful midweek stay at the Crest with 3 generations of our family celebrating my 70th birthday. Lots of things to do and we would like to have extended our stay. Close to Paultons Park,Winchester and Portsmouth where we had… Read more “”

The communication between the owner and us was fantastic, she was always very quick to get back to me if needed. The house was stunning, very clean, very spacious and the perfect amount of room for all 9 of us.… Read more “The house was stunning, very clean & very spacious”

Fabulous weekend! ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ We had a wonderful weekend with 3 generations celebrating 2 birthdays. Accommodation was wonderful – had everything we needed and so spacious. The kids loved the big garden and the Wii, great to… Read more “Fabulous weekend!”

Great house. For 6 of us we found it very spacious and comfortable. We were a little disappointed that we couldn’t walk into the village for an evening meal, the main road was just too busy and there was no… Read more “Great House!”

Great place to stay, lovely house and gardens for a relaxing holiday Andrea ~ Oct 2022

Our first time booking AirBnB and our two families got together at Jo’s beautiful home for a joint birthday and anniversary celebration. All 8 of us and our 2 dogs really, and I mean really, enjoyed our stay. We were… Read more “Wow moment as we opened doors and went from room to room”

“Beautiful house and rural location. Jo was the best host and was on hand if needed. We loved it so much we’ve booked another week.” Matt (November 2017)

Beautiful spacious house and garden with all the facilities you could possibly need. Very clean and well looked after. Great communication with host and very detailed pre-arrival information. Would love to return in the future. June 2021

We had a wonderful post Christmas celebration with family at this beautiful home. The house was extremely cosy, beautifully decorated and very well equipped. We could not have asked for more. Holly – December 2022

Three generations of the family stayed for a long weekend at this wonderful property which is well equipped for visitors of all ages. Jo & Lynne were so helpful from the reservation process right through to the security deposit refund,… Read more “Three generations of the family stayed for a long weekend”

“Amazing Host. Quick to respond, amazing property and outstanding value for money. Highly recommend” — Philip Sept 2018

Brilliant accommodation like a home away from home. Very clean and had all the essentials. Beautiful family home. Kim – Feb 2022

Great location and beautiful house. Really comfy, clean and had everything you could need. Zoe – Feb 2020

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We came across The Crest when searching for a short weekend getaway for a family birthday celebration. The Crest looked so homely and, it certainly did not disappoint. In fact it exceeded all our expectations from the moment Jo… Read more “A Wonderful stay at this beautiful welcoming home.”

“This house is spacious and homely. The garden is big and there are plenty of places to chill out, the patio, the BBQ area, the two living rooms, the dining room. Ideal for a big family.” ~ Rachel August 2018

We stayed at The Crest completely last minute and we are so happy we did! The house itself is so lovely, obviously well cared for and with every amenity you could imagine! It’s such a breath of fresh air to… Read more “Well cared for and with every amenity you could imagine”

“The house was as described, really beautiful and spacious! Communication was very clear throughout and Jo was an excellent host. We hope to come back again soon!” Alison Oct 2017

“Perfect long weekend with friends. Lovely house, really comfy with beautiful garden. Joanne was very helpful with email and instructions which made finding and using the house really easy. A group of seven of us had a lovely comfortable weekend”… Read more “Perfect long weekend with friends”

The Crest was the perfect place for our long overdue family reunion. The house is beautiful with everything you could possibly need to make your stay comfortable. Although we had planned a few day trips, we ended up spending most… Read more “My son is already asking when we are going back!”

Lovely house with a really good sized enclosed garden which is perfect for young children. Lovely views too. The annex was perfect for the grandparents and the games room/gym upstairs is great. Good location to get to lots of main… Read more “Great house for a family getaway”

“Lovely, spacious house in a great location. Perfect for a family get together. Lovely and clean and Jo responded to enquiries really quickly. Definitely recommend.” – Gemma & Family January 2018

The Feel Good Factor! Everything was right about the house. You feel comfortable as soon as you open the door. Fred & Family September 2018

This is a lovely property in a great part of the country. Its location means local sights are very accessible and we managed day trips to the isle of wight, marwell zoo and plenty more. The house is amazing with… Read more “This is a lovely property in a great part of the country”

Really great and comfortable place. Beautiful and well furnished. Lovely countryside nearby too. Nick – Nov 2020

We could tell from photos that The Crest was going to be lovely, but photos don’t really do it justice. We arrived at nearly midnight on the first day, and the house was pure comfort and magic. Warm, spotless, so… Read more “The photos don’t do it justice!”

Thankyou Jo – we had a wonderful stay in such a lovely cottage in a beautiful part of the country – would love to repeat in the summer months. Everything was well-ordered and thanks again to your husband for coming… Read more “”

The Crest is a fabulous destination for families. We really couldn’t have asked for more. There’s plenty of space and yet it feels very cosy and homely without being cluttered which makes for a relaxing stay. Kitchen is well equipped… Read more “Fabulous destination for families”

Many thanks for having us at your amazing cottage. We all had a great time. Also many thanks for the speedy communications and excellent support. Much appreciated. –March 2018

Great place, had a blast! 2 from Canada, 2 from Oregon, 1 North Carolina, 1 Washington State! Many thanks, we will be back Cheers – May 2018

We had a big family get together at Droxford over a long weekend and had a fabulous time. The house is beautiful with everything you could possible want or need. We had eight adults and three children ranging from under… Read more “The house is beautiful with everything you could possible want or need.”

Nice setting, beautiful garden, breathtaking views, nice cosy location. The bedroom was very comfy and airy. Got a 2 minute walk to the village and shop. I enjoyed my stay here 🙂 There were plenty of decent games and books… Read more “Nice setting, beautiful garden, breathtaking views, nice cosy location.”

An excellent time had by all! The house had everything you could possibly need, feels like a family home rather than a holiday let. Lots of attractions nearby and shops, pubs and restaurants within easy reach. We will definitely be… Read more “An Excellent time had by all!”

“A beautiful and welcoming home in the country. Nice and removed from the hustle and bustle of the city, but within striking distance of many places to explore (i.e. 20-30 mins from Winchester or Portsmouth). Well appointed home with lovely… Read more “A beautiful and welcoming home in the country”

“We thoroughly enjoyed our week at The Crest. All dealings with Jo were very easy and the house is beautiful. On arrival we found a welcome basket with wine, chocolates and even doggie treats, The house is set in beautiful… Read more “A beautiful home located in wonderful countryside ★ ★ ★ ★ ★””

Jo was a fantastic host, her communication and responses were very quick and helpful. She went the further mile to suggest near by places to check out and was very helpful with any queries. The house was lovely, exactly like… Read more “The house was lovely, exactly like the pictures, if not better”

To date this is the most comfortable and beautiful home we have ever stayed. All the comforts of home with gorgeous countryside local towns pubs nearby. Driving easy on country roads, truly an English countryside experience! Jo was easy to… Read more “Gorgeous English Countryside Manor House 5 Stars!!”

This is a lovely house, equipped to a high standard. It’s great to have a living room that accommodates everyone. Perfect for a weekend getaway, highly recommended. Tim – Feb 2022

My family and I have just had a four day stay in this beautiful property and could have not been more impressed. The house is spotlessly clean and tidy, it is well equipped with lots of little extra touches, the… Read more “Lots of little extra touches”

We had a WONDERFUL stay here. It is peaceful location and a very well appointed house! Edward Button – March 2021 Business Trip

“Great place with a beautiful garden. Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, thanks Jo and co.” Helen – March 2019

We had the most amazing week here! It is a fantastically thought through, incredibly spacious, clean and tidy holiday home with everything you could want/need for a luxurious week away. The gardens kept the children entertained for days and are… Read more “Dream house in a dream location ❤️”

Well equipped family home. Great for family gatherings. Just off the main Droxford road, with nearby walks and nice local pub. Kate – February 2019

Great house, great location, great service from Joanne! David – Feb 2022

Lovely relaxing home with enough to do even in November

“Fantastic stay, beautiful house and gardens. The host Jo was extremely helpful and responsive.” Emma – Feb 2020

Met all our expectations, would love to come back in spring/summer, the garden looked like it would be lovely for relaxing with a cool drink and a barbeque. Jo was the perfect host, communication was excellent. Carol ~ Nov 2022