Read some of our 266 reviews!  

“I’m extremely grateful for the time taken by our previous guests, many of whom are returning, for posting these reviews, both here and transferred over from other booking sites.

We are red cheek rosy when we get a good one, but always welcome ideas on how we can improve the holidays of future visitors!”

Our family of four shared The Crest for three nights during February half term with a friend and her children. The house and annex provided more than enough space for our group of seven. The bedrooms were very comfortable and… Read more “Thank you for a relaxing stay!”

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”

Lovely house perfect host George – April 2022

“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)  

“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”

We’ve had the most amazing stay, such a perfect home to enjoy our Family celebrations! Comfy rooms to sit & unwind. Your a perfect host! Would highly recommend to our friends & family, thankyou Michelle ~ Dec 2024

We had a fantastic stay at The Crest which was very spacious, well equipped and spotlessly clean. Jo was a fabulous host and very informative and quick to respond. The younger members of the family thoroughly enjoyed the games room… Read more “Lovely dog friendly gardens 🐶”

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 loved The Crest. It was such a great base for us. Jo was incredibly helpful and responsive to any questions. The welcome pack was very nice and included some of Jo’s chickens’ eggs which were delicious. The house was… Read more “We loved The Crest, the house was amazing 🌟”

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”

The house is spacious, comfortable and very well equipped and especially for children, with a lovely doll’s house in one bedroom which my three year-old grandson loved to play with. The tree house, swing and car were particular favourites too.… Read more “The tree house, swing & car were particular favourites”

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”

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 under 1 roof”

We were delighted with our stay at The Crest which I booked for a family birthday celebration. The house is spacious and beautifully presented and we all felt at home the minute we arrived. The house is very well equipped… Read more “Spacious and beautifully presented”

“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

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in a lovely home. Jo’s communication was excellent, the best we have had on a number of Airbnb visits. We had everything we needed in the home and garden. Thank you Mark ~ April 2023

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

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”

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

We had a great stay at Jo’s house. The weather conditions allowed us to test both the indoors space and the garden. The house is very cozy and has all the amenities needed to enjoy time spent indoors; and we… Read more “The location and surroundings are wonderful”

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

***** 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”

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

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 “It is impossible to find better!”

We’ve just had a wonderful stay at Jo’s property. It’s a beautiful house and a great space. We were four adults, four children and two dogs and all felt like we had our own space but with great areas to… Read more “I would 100% recommend”

What a wonderful holiday! The Crest is a beautiful house in a stunning location. The well equipped accommodation is extremely well presented and spotlessly clean. Jo is a great host who went out of her way to make our stay… Read more “What a wonderful holiday!”

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”

Very spacious and clean. Plenty for the grandchildren to do. They loved the gym and their own sitting room and we loved ours with the lovely log burner. It felt very homely and comfortable. It was extremely well equipped with… Read more “We all loved our time there and would certainly return”

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

“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

This was a great place for a get together of a collection of old friends. We cooked, we drank, we hiked. The house was spotless and well equipped, from games through to bathrooms. David ~ June 2023

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”

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”

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”

***** 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 “”

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 with a beautiful garden. Perfect place to bring together family and friends for a birthday celebration. Plenty of space to get-together in both the house and the garden. Really well equipped; the house had everything we needed to… Read more “Bringing together family and friends”

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

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”

“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 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★””

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”

What a lovely place Jo offers to her guests, we felt right at home on walking in to this beautiful property. Jo had made sure is was warm, inviting and Christmassy with a lovely welcome pack for the humans and… Read more “”

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 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

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”

“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”

“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!”

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”

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”

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”

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

Aerial Photo 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”

“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 *****”

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!”

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”

The Crest at Droxford is a spacious and well presented home great for families or several couples. It is well equipped and comfortable. The annex is an added bonus especially with the games room/gym! The garden is perfect for kids… Read more “The annex is an added bonus!”

“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 “Incredible, clean Airbnb house, with amazing facilities”

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!”

Lovely place, comfy beds, good layout. Host was very helpful answering questions I had. I’d definitely stay again. Robyn ~ June 2024

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”

“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!”

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

Had a wonderful week the house is amazing the host is too and it’s in a nice spot with in reach of some amazing places to visit walks theme parks and beaches also close to Winchester Gem ~ August 2026

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”

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

“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”

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

“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 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”

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”

“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.”

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!”

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”

We wanted a property for our family Christmas. The Crest fitted the bill perfectly – just right for adults, young children, and the dog. The weather wasn’t great but it didn’t matter as we wanted to spend most of our… Read more “The Crest fitted the bill perfectly”

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

This was our second visit – another really enjoyable weekend family stay. Lovely roomy and comfortable house with big garden (safe for young children) and access to toys, small bikes etc. Easy drive to local village and other pretty villages… Read more “Nice pubs for lunches out in neighbouring villages”

The Crest is a fantastic house, we had a great weekend there for a special family birthday celebration. All the info provided by Jo was accurate and useful, the house was great – spacious, as photographed and described, had everything… Read more “100% recommend The Crest”

Thank you Jo, we had a wonderful stay. We had a family get together to celebrate birthdays and the house suited us perfectly, two dogs, two young children and 6 adults had plenty of room with lots to do. The… Read more “Birthday Celebrations”

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!”

“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!”

Loved this house, everything you could want

“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”

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”

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 *****”

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

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!”

A fabulous house in a pretty location. The garden is a lovely spot and spacious. The house was clean and well stocked with what you needed. Every room was great and felt spacious. The annex is like having another house… Read more “Every room was great and felt spacious”

“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”

Such a beautiful home – we had a lovely family reunion weekend with plenty of space and activities to keep kids and dogs busy. Jo was brilliant with recommendations and communication throughout as needed. Would definitely recommend! Megana – Oct… Read more “Such a beautiful home”

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

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

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”

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

“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”

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”

“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.”

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

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”

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”

“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

“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

Jo was extremely helpful and accommodating in helping my family celebrate my wife’s 60th birthday. We had a birthday lunch at the nearby Bakers Arms which was fantastic and enjoyed five days of glorious Hampshire countryside during our stay at… Read more “Wife’s 60th birthday”

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”

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”

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

Excellent location for where we were working and excellent communication. Thanks 🙂 Beckka ~ July 2024

We had a wonderful family weekend at The Crest. The space was perfect and extremely well equipped. Cosy and so comfortable. We went to chill and spend time with our three adult children – it was ideal. Lovely walks, Sunday… Read more “Cosy and so comfortable”

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

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”

“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”

The house was large, well appointed, with plenty of room to spread out. The nearby Baker’s Arm Pub had excellent food. A convenience store and fuel station was right around the block, easy walking distance. William ~ Sept 2023

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”

Lovely stay at very cosy house in beautiful surroundings. Great big garden with BBQ and Wendy house for the children. Lots of bedroom, well stocked kitchen and Jo is an excellent host who provides perfect information. Kate ~ April 2024

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!”

We had a lovely stay at The Crest in July. The house had everything we needed, fully equipped kitchen, BBQ, games, toys, comfy living room etc! Jo was extremely helpful and very quick to respond to any needs. Would highly… Read more “The house had everything we needed”

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”

Excellent well equipped property. Jo is a great host. Chris ~ April 2023

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”

A beautiful house in a good location for lots of attractions and places to visit. Jo was a very responsive host and the information booklet sent prior to arrival was helpful. The house had everything we needed for our family… Read more “Beautiful house in a good location”

“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”

Jo was a great host who gave us so much information. The cottage was so spacious and absolutely beautiful. The Annexe was also lovely. Great for families and a dog to relax, the dog walks were perfect especially the one… Read more “I would highly recommend this place to anyone we loved our stay”

Jo’s house is a great house for a family get together. The house and annex has got plenty of space for everyone to spread out and relax and the garden is a lovely quiet place for a family barbeque. The… Read more “several local pubs but also easy access to the coast”

Great place to stay with family and young children. Jo was great with their communication and instructions for the place. Beautiful garden and has everything that you need to feel like a home away from home. Highly recommended. Thank you… Read more “Great place to stay with family and young children”

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

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!”

Jo was very helpful and the house was amazing. In a great location and incredibly spacious. Would definitely recommend. Stuart ~ June 2026

“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 “9 of us and the space was brilliant!”

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

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

It was so lovely staying at Jo’s place. Was perfect for the whole family, with a lovely garden, and lots of space for everyone. Beautiful scenery and a lovely local pub a 6 minutes walk away. Would stay again! Otto… Read more “Lovely local pub a 6 minutes walk away”

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 great family holiday at The Crest. A large spacious property, well furnished and well equipped. Jo was very helpful throughout the booking process and was always available during our stay to answer questions, provide advice and recommendations.… Read more “A large spacious property”

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!”

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”

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

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”

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 “The house is beautiful inside and well equipped”

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

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 *****”

Lovely place ideal for 6 adults, 2 toddlers and a dog! Plenty of room for us all and the garden is great! Laura ~ June 2023

A great venue for a big family weekend with young children. Big roomy house and lovely garden with different parts to explore (and lots of small bikes to ride around the garden). Very close to manageable walks (South Downs Way,… Read more “A great venue for a big family weekend with young children”

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

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.”

Ideal home. Lots of space and convenient location. Shame had to work as it would have been nice to have a day chilling at the house and exploring all the games provided. Fiona ~ August 2026

The house and garden were excellent for our party of 6 adults and 2 small children. A bonus was toys, bikes, games and a tree house which the children loved. We enjoyed the lovely circular walk where the children played… Read more “Multigenerational birthday celebration”

“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”

Thank you Jo for the use of your lovely home. All the facilities and resources were well considered. The weather was poor so we spent more time inside than we anticipated. The games, x-box, foosball, large dining table with serving… Read more “We had lots of fun”

“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”

This was the perfect house for us to get together as an extended multigenerational family (7 adults & 2 young children) to celebrate my birthday. The house and garden are lovely with lots of space for everyone and catered for… Read more “Would definitely recommend and would love to go back!”

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

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

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

Lovely clean house and great location   Helen ~ September 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”

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”

“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 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.”

“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

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!”

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

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

Jo’s, place was fantastic, would highly recommend staying here for business and pleasure!

“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”

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

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”

We had an amazing Easter week at the Crest, a beautiful house in the Meon valley, everything we could wish for….. Jo answered any questions and also made sure we had complete peace and privacy….. everything in the pictures and… Read more “In real life it’s better”

A beautiful family home with very good facilities. Comfortable and cosy with plenty of room. Also ideal for our group of friends who needed individual bedrooms. Hoping to meet there again next year. Sue ~ Nov 2023

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 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 ❤️”

“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

Excellent family celebration. Very spacious and accommodated everyone..

Fabulous holiday home with some lovely touches. Very comfy beds with quality linens/towels. A nice layout so you’re not in top of one another all the time. The gym/games room is a fab addition and there are also plenty of… Read more “Fabulous holiday home with some lovely touches”

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! ★★★★★”

Such a beautiful place for our team to stay. Jo is the perfect host   Judy – June 2026

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

We liked our visit to The Crest very much! A beautiful house with spacious facilities. Located a nice distance from Chichester/Goodwood with ample parking for cars on private property. Highly recommended to stay! Aubrey ~ Sept 2024

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

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”

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.

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!”

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

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.”

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.”

“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!”

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

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

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 “Wouldn’t hesitate to return!”

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

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”

Lovely house with lots of space and a wonderfully large garden to explore. We particularly liked the games, books, swing, Wendy house and the annex activities which were all used by the children so they were never short of things… Read more “Lovely house with lots of space”

“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

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.”

“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”

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”

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 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 *****”

Christmas The Crest

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! *****”

Thanks Jo, We had a great few day and really helped making my mums 75th memorable. Chris ~ Oct 2023

  Jo’s house was beautiful as described. It was spacious and very comfortable for our group of 8 friends. The beds were comfortable. Jo was quick to respond to any questions I had. Kelly ~ Oct 2024

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

The house is vast, yet has lots of comfortable and cosy spaces. The games room in the annexe was particularly appreciated, especially on the rainy days. The garden is lovely and has lots of nooks and little quiet spaces. It… Read more “The house is vast, yet has lots of comfortable and cosy spaces”

We had the best stay here, the property was immaculate, and the gardens incredible, local walks and pubs were fabulous, and the communication with the owner was quick and informative. We had the best time here and would recommend it… Read more “We had the best time here and would recommend it to anyone”

This charming house & very cute annexe is set in beautiful surroundings of the Meon valley. We so appreciated the lovely gardens for relaxing & playing a games of boules – & our toddler granddaughter loved the tree playhouse and… Read more “Charming house & very cute annexe”

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.”

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 “”

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

This wonderful property had plenty of space for us all upstairs and down with the attention to detail providing a lovely, comfortable stay. Enjoying great spring weather we also made good use of the big garden with the children loving… Read more “Wonderful Property”

We had an amazing stay, Jo’s property had everything we could want or need. It was spacious and very welcoming. Jo was always immensely helpful with any queries and went above and beyond with leaving age appropriate equipment for our… Read more “We had an amazing stay”

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!”

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”

“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”

“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”

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

Lovely relaxing home with enough to do even in November

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

We have just had our early Christmas family getaway here – some family have been before but it was our first time staying here – once you are in the drive you won’t want to leave !! It’s a great… Read more “Guardians of my favourite place 💗”

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!”

Absolutely Amazing

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 had a wonderful stay. Lots to do nearby and loads of lovely walks and places to eat. Excellent place to stay with all of the family ! Would highly recommend. Rebecca ~ Nov 2024

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

“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”

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”

Really enjoyed our stay, would highly recommend to anyone wanting to spend quality time with family and friends! Richard ~ April 2023

“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”

We have had a great three night stay at The Crest – a family gathering at the end of the Easter holidays and now are hoping to come back again! The Crest was a welcoming home with spacious living areas… Read more “A welcoming 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 😊”

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!!”

“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

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”

***** 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 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.

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”

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

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

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

Quintessential English country house. A magnificent venue for a family get together. Fantastic BBQ, great garden to explore and play in, quality furnishings, extensive amenities including extras like kids toys. Strongly recommended! Gareth ~ June 2023

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 perfect house for a family gathering – 9 adults and 2 dogs. Spacious, clean, well-equipped house with lots of indoor and outdoor games, room for 9 of us to dine easily, well-equipped kitchen, 2 comfortable sitting rooms, separate annexe… Read more “Beautiful sunny weekend in the garden”

Great accommodation for family get together. Dianne ~ Feb 2026

My family booked booked this beautiful house, for my 70th birthday, from the13th till 16th . 100% to the owners everything provided for. Plenty of space, for all nine of us. An extra surprise of an annex , with a… Read more “Will definitely use this again a home from home didn’t want to leave”

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”

“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!”

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

We had a really lovely stay for a 3 generational birthday celebration (plus the dogs!). We organised our stay to celebrate my dad’s 70th birthday. Jo was very helpful with the local recommendations on restaurants- we ate in 2 of… Read more “Three Generation Birthday Celebration”

Had a great stay at the house with the wider family. Lots of space and house was very well equipped. Lovely garden outside to play and explore as the weather was great. David ~ July 2026

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 had a lovely stay in this very spacious comfortable house with everything you required. Excellent communication with Jo. A great place for a family gathering (with dogs). Would definitely visit again. Clare ~ Oct 2023

Really lovely property in a remote location. Everything we needed for a family get together. Very well stocked, managed to cook a full roast dinner for 9 without any problem. Welcome basket much appreciated, nice touch! You need a car… Read more “Really lovely property in a remote location”

“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”

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”

“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!”

Jo will send you her own website about the place with more info than you could possibly imagine! Really useful. Great area to go for some lovely walks Stephen ~ August 2025

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

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”

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!”

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 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”

“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 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”

We had a wonderful half term here. The house has plenty to entertain the kids and is well located for lots of activities. The village pub is very nice and there’s a local shop. Thanks Jo! Charles ~ Feb half… Read more “The village pub is very nice”

  We chose to stay at The Crest, Droxford as it was convenient for my daughter and grandsons to travel from the Isle of Wight via Southampton to Winchester rail station for the weekend. We wanted a large house that… Read more “They were never bored!”

Thank you, Jo. We had a wonderful stay at The Crest for a friends weekend. Plenty of seating areas both inside and out. The bedrooms and beds are really comfortable and everything was clean and as described. We will definitely… Read more “We will definitely come back again”

Super location – helpful host. We had a lovely weekend even though it was really cold outside Sharon ~ Dec 2023

“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”

The house is vast, yet has lots of comfortable and cosy spaces. The games room in the annexe was particularly appreciated, especially on the rainy days. The garden is lovely and has lots of nooks and little quiet spaces. It… Read more “The house is vast, yet has lots of comfortable and cosy spaces”

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

“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 *****”

“Amazing Host. Quick to respond, amazing property and outstanding value for money. Highly recommend” — Philip Sept 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 “The house is beautiful inside and well equipped”

We had an amazing stay, Jo’s property had everything we could want or need. It was spacious and very welcoming. Jo was always immensely helpful with any queries and went above and beyond with leaving age appropriate equipment for our… Read more “We had an amazing stay”

“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 “9 of us and the space was brilliant!”

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

Absolutely Amazing

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 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”

Jo was extremely helpful and accommodating in helping my family celebrate my wife’s 60th birthday. We had a birthday lunch at the nearby Bakers Arms which was fantastic and enjoyed five days of glorious Hampshire countryside during our stay at… Read more “Wife’s 60th birthday”

“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”

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

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! ★★★★★”

Super location – helpful host. We had a lovely weekend even though it was really cold outside Sharon ~ Dec 2023

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”

Such a beautiful place for our team to stay. Jo is the perfect host   Judy – June 2026

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

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!”

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 great stay at Jo’s house. The weather conditions allowed us to test both the indoors space and the garden. The house is very cozy and has all the amenities needed to enjoy time spent indoors; and we… Read more “The location and surroundings are wonderful”

“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”

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!”

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

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”

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”

“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 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”

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!”

The house was large, well appointed, with plenty of room to spread out. The nearby Baker’s Arm Pub had excellent food. A convenience store and fuel station was right around the block, easy walking distance. William ~ Sept 2023

We had a lovely stay at The Crest in July. The house had everything we needed, fully equipped kitchen, BBQ, games, toys, comfy living room etc! Jo was extremely helpful and very quick to respond to any needs. Would highly… Read more “The house had everything we needed”

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”

“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

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”

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”

“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

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.

  Jo’s house was beautiful as described. It was spacious and very comfortable for our group of 8 friends. The beds were comfortable. Jo was quick to respond to any questions I had. Kelly ~ Oct 2024

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

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”

“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”

The perfect house for a family gathering – 9 adults and 2 dogs. Spacious, clean, well-equipped house with lots of indoor and outdoor games, room for 9 of us to dine easily, well-equipped kitchen, 2 comfortable sitting rooms, separate annexe… Read more “Beautiful sunny weekend in the garden”

Lovely house with a beautiful garden. Perfect place to bring together family and friends for a birthday celebration. Plenty of space to get-together in both the house and the garden. Really well equipped; the house had everything we needed to… Read more “Bringing together 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

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!”

We had a lovely stay in this very spacious comfortable house with everything you required. Excellent communication with Jo. A great place for a family gathering (with dogs). Would definitely visit again. Clare ~ Oct 2023

My family booked booked this beautiful house, for my 70th birthday, from the13th till 16th . 100% to the owners everything provided for. Plenty of space, for all nine of us. An extra surprise of an annex , with a… Read more “Will definitely use this again a home from home didn’t want to leave”

“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 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”

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!”

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

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”

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

“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.”

The Crest is a fantastic house, we had a great weekend there for a special family birthday celebration. All the info provided by Jo was accurate and useful, the house was great – spacious, as photographed and described, had everything… Read more “100% recommend The Crest”

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 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”

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”

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

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.”

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”

Lovely place, comfy beds, good layout. Host was very helpful answering questions I had. I’d definitely stay again. Robyn ~ June 2024

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!”

“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”

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

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”

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”

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 “”

Thanks Jo, We had a great few day and really helped making my mums 75th memorable. Chris ~ Oct 2023

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”

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

We had an amazing Easter week at the Crest, a beautiful house in the Meon valley, everything we could wish for….. Jo answered any questions and also made sure we had complete peace and privacy….. everything in the pictures and… Read more “In real life it’s better”

“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!”

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”

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

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

“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)  

We had a wonderful half term here. The house has plenty to entertain the kids and is well located for lots of activities. The village pub is very nice and there’s a local shop. Thanks Jo! Charles ~ Feb half… Read more “The village pub is very nice”

Loved this house, everything you could want

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 under 1 roof”

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

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

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”

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

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

“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!”

Lovely house with lots of space and a wonderfully large garden to explore. We particularly liked the games, books, swing, Wendy house and the annex activities which were all used by the children so they were never short of things… Read more “Lovely house with lots of space”

Great accommodation for family get together. Dianne ~ Feb 2026

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

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

This was the perfect house for us to get together as an extended multigenerational family (7 adults & 2 young children) to celebrate my birthday. The house and garden are lovely with lots of space for everyone and catered for… Read more “Would definitely recommend and would love to go back!”

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

“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!”

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

We’ve just had a wonderful stay at Jo’s property. It’s a beautiful house and a great space. We were four adults, four children and two dogs and all felt like we had our own space but with great areas to… Read more “I would 100% recommend”

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”

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

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”

Jo was very helpful and the house was amazing. In a great location and incredibly spacious. Would definitely recommend. Stuart ~ June 2026

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

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

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!”

Had a great stay at the house with the wider family. Lots of space and house was very well equipped. Lovely garden outside to play and explore as the weather was great. David ~ July 2026

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!”

Quintessential English country house. A magnificent venue for a family get together. Fantastic BBQ, great garden to explore and play in, quality furnishings, extensive amenities including extras like kids toys. Strongly recommended! Gareth ~ June 2023

“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

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!”

Jo’s, place was fantastic, would highly recommend staying here for business and pleasure!

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

Lovely clean house and great location   Helen ~ September 2022

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

A fabulous house in a pretty location. The garden is a lovely spot and spacious. The house was clean and well stocked with what you needed. Every room was great and felt spacious. The annex is like having another house… Read more “Every room was great and felt spacious”

The house is spacious, comfortable and very well equipped and especially for children, with a lovely doll’s house in one bedroom which my three year-old grandson loved to play with. The tree house, swing and car were particular favourites too.… Read more “The tree house, swing & car were particular favourites”

It was so lovely staying at Jo’s place. Was perfect for the whole family, with a lovely garden, and lots of space for everyone. Beautiful scenery and a lovely local pub a 6 minutes walk away. Would stay again! Otto… Read more “Lovely local pub a 6 minutes walk away”

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”

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!”

A beautiful family home with very good facilities. Comfortable and cosy with plenty of room. Also ideal for our group of friends who needed individual bedrooms. Hoping to meet there again next year. Sue ~ Nov 2023

We had a great family holiday at The Crest. A large spacious property, well furnished and well equipped. Jo was very helpful throughout the booking process and was always available during our stay to answer questions, provide advice and recommendations.… Read more “A large spacious property”

“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 *****”

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

***** 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!”

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

We have just had our early Christmas family getaway here – some family have been before but it was our first time staying here – once you are in the drive you won’t want to leave !! It’s a great… Read more “Guardians of my favourite place 💗”

“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 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★””

“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”

Thank you Jo for the use of your lovely home. All the facilities and resources were well considered. The weather was poor so we spent more time inside than we anticipated. The games, x-box, foosball, large dining table with serving… Read more “We had lots of fun”

We loved The Crest. It was such a great base for us. Jo was incredibly helpful and responsive to any questions. The welcome pack was very nice and included some of Jo’s chickens’ eggs which were delicious. The house was… Read more “We loved The Crest, the house was amazing 🌟”

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!”

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.”

Lovely house perfect host George – April 2022

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!”

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

***** 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 “”

Thank you, Jo. We had a wonderful stay at The Crest for a friends weekend. Plenty of seating areas both inside and out. The bedrooms and beds are really comfortable and everything was clean and as described. We will definitely… Read more “We will definitely come back again”

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

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”

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!”

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

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

Really enjoyed our stay, would highly recommend to anyone wanting to spend quality time with family and friends! Richard ~ April 2023

What a lovely place Jo offers to her guests, we felt right at home on walking in to this beautiful property. Jo had made sure is was warm, inviting and Christmassy with a lovely welcome pack for the humans and… Read more “”

Had a wonderful week the house is amazing the host is too and it’s in a nice spot with in reach of some amazing places to visit walks theme parks and beaches also close to Winchester Gem ~ August 2026

We had a wonderful stay. Lots to do nearby and loads of lovely walks and places to eat. Excellent place to stay with all of the family ! Would highly recommend. Rebecca ~ Nov 2024

  We chose to stay at The Crest, Droxford as it was convenient for my daughter and grandsons to travel from the Isle of Wight via Southampton to Winchester rail station for the weekend. We wanted a large house that… Read more “They were never bored!”

“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”

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

We had the best stay here, the property was immaculate, and the gardens incredible, local walks and pubs were fabulous, and the communication with the owner was quick and informative. We had the best time here and would recommend it… Read more “We had the best time here and would recommend it to anyone”

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

Fabulous holiday home with some lovely touches. Very comfy beds with quality linens/towels. A nice layout so you’re not in top of one another all the time. The gym/games room is a fab addition and there are also plenty of… Read more “Fabulous holiday home with some lovely touches”

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

“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”

“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”

“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”

We liked our visit to The Crest very much! A beautiful house with spacious facilities. Located a nice distance from Chichester/Goodwood with ample parking for cars on private property. Highly recommended to stay! Aubrey ~ Sept 2024

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”

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 relaxing home with enough to do even in November

We were delighted with our stay at The Crest which I booked for a family birthday celebration. The house is spacious and beautifully presented and we all felt at home the minute we arrived. The house is very well equipped… Read more “Spacious and beautifully presented”

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”

This was our second visit – another really enjoyable weekend family stay. Lovely roomy and comfortable house with big garden (safe for young children) and access to toys, small bikes etc. Easy drive to local village and other pretty villages… Read more “Nice pubs for lunches out in neighbouring villages”

Aerial Photo 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”

This wonderful property had plenty of space for us all upstairs and down with the attention to detail providing a lovely, comfortable stay. Enjoying great spring weather we also made good use of the big garden with the children loving… Read more “Wonderful Property”

This was a great place for a get together of a collection of old friends. We cooked, we drank, we hiked. The house was spotless and well equipped, from games through to bathrooms. David ~ June 2023

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 *****”

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in a lovely home. Jo’s communication was excellent, the best we have had on a number of Airbnb visits. We had everything we needed in the home and garden. Thank you Mark ~ April 2023

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”

“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

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

“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!”

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

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”

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”

Excellent well equipped property. Jo is a great host. Chris ~ April 2023

Our family of four shared The Crest for three nights during February half term with a friend and her children. The house and annex provided more than enough space for our group of seven. The bedrooms were very comfortable and… Read more “Thank you for a relaxing stay!”

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 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”

This charming house & very cute annexe is set in beautiful surroundings of the Meon valley. We so appreciated the lovely gardens for relaxing & playing a games of boules – & our toddler granddaughter loved the tree playhouse and… Read more “Charming house & very cute annexe”

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

Jo’s house is a great house for a family get together. The house and annex has got plenty of space for everyone to spread out and relax and the garden is a lovely quiet place for a family barbeque. The… Read more “several local pubs but also easy access to the coast”

Jo was a great host who gave us so much information. The cottage was so spacious and absolutely beautiful. The Annexe was also lovely. Great for families and a dog to relax, the dog walks were perfect especially the one… Read more “I would highly recommend this place to anyone we loved our stay”

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

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”

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

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!”

What a wonderful holiday! The Crest is a beautiful house in a stunning location. The well equipped accommodation is extremely well presented and spotlessly clean. Jo is a great host who went out of her way to make our stay… Read more “What a wonderful holiday!”

The Crest at Droxford is a spacious and well presented home great for families or several couples. It is well equipped and comfortable. The annex is an added bonus especially with the games room/gym! The garden is perfect for kids… Read more “The annex is an added bonus!”

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

Lovely place ideal for 6 adults, 2 toddlers and a dog! Plenty of room for us all and the garden is great! Laura ~ June 2023

Excellent family celebration. Very spacious and accommodated everyone..

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

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”

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”

We had a fantastic stay at The Crest which was very spacious, well equipped and spotlessly clean. Jo was a fabulous host and very informative and quick to respond. The younger members of the family thoroughly enjoyed the games room… Read more “Lovely dog friendly gardens 🐶”

Really lovely property in a remote location. Everything we needed for a family get together. Very well stocked, managed to cook a full roast dinner for 9 without any problem. Welcome basket much appreciated, nice touch! You need a car… Read more “Really lovely property in a remote location”

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.”

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”

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”

“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 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 ❤️”

“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”

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”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  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 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

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 “It is impossible to find better!”

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.

“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

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”

“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 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”

Thank you Jo, we had a wonderful stay. We had a family get together to celebrate birthdays and the house suited us perfectly, two dogs, two young children and 6 adults had plenty of room with lots to do. The… Read more “Birthday Celebrations”

We had a wonderful family weekend at The Crest. The space was perfect and extremely well equipped. Cosy and so comfortable. We went to chill and spend time with our three adult children – it was ideal. Lovely walks, Sunday… Read more “Cosy and so comfortable”

We have had a great three night stay at The Crest – a family gathering at the end of the Easter holidays and now are hoping to come back again! The Crest was a welcoming home with spacious living areas… Read more “A welcoming home”

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 “Wouldn’t hesitate to return!”

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

“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

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!”

A beautiful house in a good location for lots of attractions and places to visit. Jo was a very responsive host and the information booklet sent prior to arrival was helpful. The house had everything we needed for our family… Read more “Beautiful house in a good location”

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

“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 “Incredible, clean Airbnb house, with amazing facilities”

“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”

We had a really lovely stay for a 3 generational birthday celebration (plus the dogs!). We organised our stay to celebrate my dad’s 70th birthday. Jo was very helpful with the local recommendations on restaurants- we ate in 2 of… Read more “Three Generation Birthday Celebration”

“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’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”

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!!”

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

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

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.”

“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”

“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”

Very spacious and clean. Plenty for the grandchildren to do. They loved the gym and their own sitting room and we loved ours with the lovely log burner. It felt very homely and comfortable. It was extremely well equipped with… Read more “We all loved our time there and would certainly return”

Great place to stay with family and young children. Jo was great with their communication and instructions for the place. Beautiful garden and has everything that you need to feel like a home away from home. Highly recommended. Thank you… Read more “Great place to stay with family and young children”

“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.”

“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”

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”

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.”

“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”

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”

The house and garden were excellent for our party of 6 adults and 2 small children. A bonus was toys, bikes, games and a tree house which the children loved. We enjoyed the lovely circular walk where the children played… Read more “Multigenerational birthday celebration”

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”

We’ve had the most amazing stay, such a perfect home to enjoy our Family celebrations! Comfy rooms to sit & unwind. Your a perfect host! Would highly recommend to our friends & family, thankyou Michelle ~ Dec 2024

“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”

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”

“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!”

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

Excellent location for where we were working and excellent communication. Thanks 🙂 Beckka ~ July 2024

“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”

We wanted a property for our family Christmas. The Crest fitted the bill perfectly – just right for adults, young children, and the dog. The weather wasn’t great but it didn’t matter as we wanted to spend most of our… Read more “The Crest fitted the bill perfectly”

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”

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”

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!”

Ideal home. Lots of space and convenient location. Shame had to work as it would have been nice to have a day chilling at the house and exploring all the games provided. Fiona ~ August 2026

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 😊”

***** 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”

“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”

Such a beautiful home – we had a lovely family reunion weekend with plenty of space and activities to keep kids and dogs busy. Jo was brilliant with recommendations and communication throughout as needed. Would definitely recommend! Megana – Oct… Read more “Such a beautiful home”

A great venue for a big family weekend with young children. Big roomy house and lovely garden with different parts to explore (and lots of small bikes to ride around the garden). Very close to manageable walks (South Downs Way,… Read more “A great venue for a big family weekend with young children”

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”

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 *****”

Lovely stay at very cosy house in beautiful surroundings. Great big garden with BBQ and Wendy house for the children. Lots of bedroom, well stocked kitchen and Jo is an excellent host who provides perfect information. Kate ~ April 2024

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 will send you her own website about the place with more info than you could possibly imagine! Really useful. Great area to go for some lovely walks Stephen ~ August 2025

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”

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 *****”

Christmas The Crest

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! *****”

Fabulous holiday home with some lovely touches. Very comfy beds with quality linens/towels. A nice layout so you’re not in top of one another all the time. The gym/games room is a fab addition and there are also plenty of… Read more “Fabulous holiday home with some lovely touches”

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

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

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

The house and garden were excellent for our party of 6 adults and 2 small children. A bonus was toys, bikes, games and a tree house which the children loved. We enjoyed the lovely circular walk where the children played… Read more “Multigenerational birthday celebration”

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!”

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”

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”

We had an amazing Easter week at the Crest, a beautiful house in the Meon valley, everything we could wish for….. Jo answered any questions and also made sure we had complete peace and privacy….. everything in the pictures and… Read more “In real life it’s better”

A beautiful house in a good location for lots of attractions and places to visit. Jo was a very responsive host and the information booklet sent prior to arrival was helpful. The house had everything we needed for our family… Read more “Beautiful house in a good location”

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

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 “”

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!”

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”

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”

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

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”

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”

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 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 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.”

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

Had a great stay at the house with the wider family. Lots of space and house was very well equipped. Lovely garden outside to play and explore as the weather was great. David ~ July 2026

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.”

“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”

“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”

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 “It is impossible to find better!”

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

***** 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”

“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”

Absolutely Amazing

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 had a really lovely stay for a 3 generational birthday celebration (plus the dogs!). We organised our stay to celebrate my dad’s 70th birthday. Jo was very helpful with the local recommendations on restaurants- we ate in 2 of… Read more “Three Generation Birthday Celebration”

We had a lovely stay in this very spacious comfortable house with everything you required. Excellent communication with Jo. A great place for a family gathering (with dogs). Would definitely visit again. Clare ~ Oct 2023

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”

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”

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!”

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 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!”

Thank you, Jo. We had a wonderful stay at The Crest for a friends weekend. Plenty of seating areas both inside and out. The bedrooms and beds are really comfortable and everything was clean and as described. We will definitely… Read more “We will definitely come back again”

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

“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”

A fabulous house in a pretty location. The garden is a lovely spot and spacious. The house was clean and well stocked with what you needed. Every room was great and felt spacious. The annex is like having another house… Read more “Every room was great and felt spacious”

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

Such a beautiful home – we had a lovely family reunion weekend with plenty of space and activities to keep kids and dogs busy. Jo was brilliant with recommendations and communication throughout as needed. Would definitely recommend! Megana – Oct… Read more “Such a beautiful home”

We’ve just had a wonderful stay at Jo’s property. It’s a beautiful house and a great space. We were four adults, four children and two dogs and all felt like we had our own space but with great areas to… Read more “I would 100% recommend”

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”

Loved this house, everything you could want

“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

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

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”

“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!”

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

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!”

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”

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!”

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

The house was large, well appointed, with plenty of room to spread out. The nearby Baker’s Arm Pub had excellent food. A convenience store and fuel station was right around the block, easy walking distance. William ~ Sept 2023

This was the perfect house for us to get together as an extended multigenerational family (7 adults & 2 young children) to celebrate my birthday. The house and garden are lovely with lots of space for everyone and catered for… Read more “Would definitely recommend and would love to go back!”

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

What a wonderful holiday! The Crest is a beautiful house in a stunning location. The well equipped accommodation is extremely well presented and spotlessly clean. Jo is a great host who went out of her way to make our stay… Read more “What a wonderful holiday!”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  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.”

It was so lovely staying at Jo’s place. Was perfect for the whole family, with a lovely garden, and lots of space for everyone. Beautiful scenery and a lovely local pub a 6 minutes walk away. Would stay again! Otto… Read more “Lovely local pub a 6 minutes walk away”

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

“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”

Aerial Photo 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”

We have just had our early Christmas family getaway here – some family have been before but it was our first time staying here – once you are in the drive you won’t want to leave !! It’s a great… Read more “Guardians of my favourite place 💗”

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”

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 *****”

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

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!”

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.

This wonderful property had plenty of space for us all upstairs and down with the attention to detail providing a lovely, comfortable stay. Enjoying great spring weather we also made good use of the big garden with the children loving… Read more “Wonderful Property”

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

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”

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”

“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!”

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.

“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 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

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”

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 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!”

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”

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!!”

Lovely house with a beautiful garden. Perfect place to bring together family and friends for a birthday celebration. Plenty of space to get-together in both the house and the garden. Really well equipped; the house had everything we needed to… Read more “Bringing together family and friends”

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

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

“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

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

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 *****”

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”

***** 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 “”

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”

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

***** 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 “9 of us and the space was brilliant!”

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!”

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

“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”

Jo was extremely helpful and accommodating in helping my family celebrate my wife’s 60th birthday. We had a birthday lunch at the nearby Bakers Arms which was fantastic and enjoyed five days of glorious Hampshire countryside during our stay at… Read more “Wife’s 60th birthday”

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

Great place to stay with family and young children. Jo was great with their communication and instructions for the place. Beautiful garden and has everything that you need to feel like a home away from home. Highly recommended. Thank you… Read more “Great place to stay with family and young children”

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”

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”

Excellent location for where we were working and excellent communication. Thanks 🙂 Beckka ~ July 2024

“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”

“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

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

“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”

“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 “Incredible, clean Airbnb house, with amazing facilities”

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”

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

We had a great stay at Jo’s house. The weather conditions allowed us to test both the indoors space and the garden. The house is very cozy and has all the amenities needed to enjoy time spent indoors; and we… Read more “The location and surroundings are wonderful”

Jo’s house is a great house for a family get together. The house and annex has got plenty of space for everyone to spread out and relax and the garden is a lovely quiet place for a family barbeque. The… Read more “several local pubs but also easy access to the coast”

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”

Had a wonderful week the house is amazing the host is too and it’s in a nice spot with in reach of some amazing places to visit walks theme parks and beaches also close to Winchester Gem ~ August 2026

“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

“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

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 a wonderful stay. Lots to do nearby and loads of lovely walks and places to eat. Excellent place to stay with all of the family ! Would highly recommend. Rebecca ~ Nov 2024

Thank you Jo for the use of your lovely home. All the facilities and resources were well considered. The weather was poor so we spent more time inside than we anticipated. The games, x-box, foosball, large dining table with serving… Read more “We had lots of fun”

Christmas The Crest

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! *****”

The house is vast, yet has lots of comfortable and cosy spaces. The games room in the annexe was particularly appreciated, especially on the rainy days. The garden is lovely and has lots of nooks and little quiet spaces. It… Read more “The house is vast, yet has lots of comfortable and cosy spaces”

“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”

“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)  

We had a wonderful half term here. The house has plenty to entertain the kids and is well located for lots of activities. The village pub is very nice and there’s a local shop. Thanks Jo! Charles ~ Feb half… Read more “The village pub is very nice”

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”

  We chose to stay at The Crest, Droxford as it was convenient for my daughter and grandsons to travel from the Isle of Wight via Southampton to Winchester rail station for the weekend. We wanted a large house that… Read more “They were never bored!”

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

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!”

“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 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★””

The Crest at Droxford is a spacious and well presented home great for families or several couples. It is well equipped and comfortable. The annex is an added bonus especially with the games room/gym! The garden is perfect for kids… Read more “The annex is an added bonus!”

Thanks Jo, We had a great few day and really helped making my mums 75th memorable. Chris ~ Oct 2023

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”

Excellent well equipped property. Jo is a great host. Chris ~ April 2023

Lovely house with lots of space and a wonderfully large garden to explore. We particularly liked the games, books, swing, Wendy house and the annex activities which were all used by the children so they were never short of things… Read more “Lovely house with lots of space”

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”

“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

Super location – helpful host. We had a lovely weekend even though it was really cold outside Sharon ~ Dec 2023

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.”

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

Our family of four shared The Crest for three nights during February half term with a friend and her children. The house and annex provided more than enough space for our group of seven. The bedrooms were very comfortable and… Read more “Thank you for a relaxing stay!”

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”

We had an amazing stay, Jo’s property had everything we could want or need. It was spacious and very welcoming. Jo was always immensely helpful with any queries and went above and beyond with leaving age appropriate equipment for our… Read more “We had an amazing stay”

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 lovely stay at The Crest in July. The house had everything we needed, fully equipped kitchen, BBQ, games, toys, comfy living room etc! Jo was extremely helpful and very quick to respond to any needs. Would highly… Read more “The house had everything we needed”

We wanted a property for our family Christmas. The Crest fitted the bill perfectly – just right for adults, young children, and the dog. The weather wasn’t great but it didn’t matter as we wanted to spend most of our… Read more “The Crest fitted the bill perfectly”

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

“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”

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

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”

Such a beautiful place for our team to stay. Jo is the perfect host   Judy – June 2026

Lovely relaxing home with enough to do even in November

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 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 ❤️”

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!”

Lovely clean house and great location   Helen ~ September 2022

“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

“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”

Ideal home. Lots of space and convenient location. Shame had to work as it would have been nice to have a day chilling at the house and exploring all the games provided. Fiona ~ August 2026

“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”

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”

“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 *****”

The house is spacious, comfortable and very well equipped and especially for children, with a lovely doll’s house in one bedroom which my three year-old grandson loved to play with. The tree house, swing and car were particular favourites too.… Read more “The tree house, swing & car were particular favourites”

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”

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”

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”

Jo was very helpful and the house was amazing. In a great location and incredibly spacious. Would definitely recommend. Stuart ~ June 2026

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 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

“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”

Lovely house perfect host George – April 2022

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

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 Crest is a fantastic house, we had a great weekend there for a special family birthday celebration. All the info provided by Jo was accurate and useful, the house was great – spacious, as photographed and described, had everything… Read more “100% recommend The Crest”

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”

A great venue for a big family weekend with young children. Big roomy house and lovely garden with different parts to explore (and lots of small bikes to ride around the garden). Very close to manageable walks (South Downs Way,… Read more “A great venue for a big family weekend with young children”

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”

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

“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 *****”

“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”

“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!”

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

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

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

We have had a great three night stay at The Crest – a family gathering at the end of the Easter holidays and now are hoping to come back again! The Crest was a welcoming home with spacious living areas… Read more “A welcoming home”

Very spacious and clean. Plenty for the grandchildren to do. They loved the gym and their own sitting room and we loved ours with the lovely log burner. It felt very homely and comfortable. It was extremely well equipped with… Read more “We all loved our time there and would certainly return”

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

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 were delighted with our stay at The Crest which I booked for a family birthday celebration. The house is spacious and beautifully presented and we all felt at home the minute we arrived. The house is very well equipped… Read more “Spacious and beautifully presented”

What a lovely place Jo offers to her guests, we felt right at home on walking in to this beautiful property. Jo had made sure is was warm, inviting and Christmassy with a lovely welcome pack for the humans and… Read more “”

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

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in a lovely home. Jo’s communication was excellent, the best we have had on a number of Airbnb visits. We had everything we needed in the home and garden. Thank you Mark ~ April 2023

Jo’s, place was fantastic, would highly recommend staying here for business and pleasure!

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”

We had a great family holiday at The Crest. A large spacious property, well furnished and well equipped. Jo was very helpful throughout the booking process and was always available during our stay to answer questions, provide advice and recommendations.… Read more “A large spacious property”

Lovely stay at very cosy house in beautiful surroundings. Great big garden with BBQ and Wendy house for the children. Lots of bedroom, well stocked kitchen and Jo is an excellent host who provides perfect information. Kate ~ April 2024

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”

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

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 “The house is beautiful inside and well equipped”

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”

A beautiful family home with very good facilities. Comfortable and cosy with plenty of room. Also ideal for our group of friends who needed individual bedrooms. Hoping to meet there again next year. Sue ~ Nov 2023

Jo was a great host who gave us so much information. The cottage was so spacious and absolutely beautiful. The Annexe was also lovely. Great for families and a dog to relax, the dog walks were perfect especially the one… Read more “I would highly recommend this place to anyone we loved our stay”

Quintessential English country house. A magnificent venue for a family get together. Fantastic BBQ, great garden to explore and play in, quality furnishings, extensive amenities including extras like kids toys. Strongly recommended! Gareth ~ June 2023

This was our second visit – another really enjoyable weekend family stay. Lovely roomy and comfortable house with big garden (safe for young children) and access to toys, small bikes etc. Easy drive to local village and other pretty villages… Read more “Nice pubs for lunches out in neighbouring villages”

Lovely place ideal for 6 adults, 2 toddlers and a dog! Plenty of room for us all and the garden is great! Laura ~ June 2023

We had a wonderful family weekend at The Crest. The space was perfect and extremely well equipped. Cosy and so comfortable. We went to chill and spend time with our three adult children – it was ideal. Lovely walks, Sunday… Read more “Cosy and so comfortable”

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”

“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”

This was a great place for a get together of a collection of old friends. We cooked, we drank, we hiked. The house was spotless and well equipped, from games through to bathrooms. David ~ June 2023

Excellent family celebration. Very spacious and accommodated everyone..

“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.”

My family booked booked this beautiful house, for my 70th birthday, from the13th till 16th . 100% to the owners everything provided for. Plenty of space, for all nine of us. An extra surprise of an annex , with a… Read more “Will definitely use this again a home from home didn’t want to leave”

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 😊”

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”

“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

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

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

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

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 “Wouldn’t hesitate to return!”

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

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 under 1 roof”

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 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!”

This charming house & very cute annexe is set in beautiful surroundings of the Meon valley. We so appreciated the lovely gardens for relaxing & playing a games of boules – & our toddler granddaughter loved the tree playhouse and… Read more “Charming house & very cute annexe”

“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”

The perfect house for a family gathering – 9 adults and 2 dogs. Spacious, clean, well-equipped house with lots of indoor and outdoor games, room for 9 of us to dine easily, well-equipped kitchen, 2 comfortable sitting rooms, separate annexe… Read more “Beautiful sunny weekend in the garden”

We’ve had the most amazing stay, such a perfect home to enjoy our Family celebrations! Comfy rooms to sit & unwind. Your a perfect host! Would highly recommend to our friends & family, thankyou Michelle ~ Dec 2024

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”

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

We had a fantastic stay at The Crest which was very spacious, well equipped and spotlessly clean. Jo was a fabulous host and very informative and quick to respond. The younger members of the family thoroughly enjoyed the games room… Read more “Lovely dog friendly gardens 🐶”

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! ★★★★★”

“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”

“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!”

Thank you Jo, we had a wonderful stay. We had a family get together to celebrate birthdays and the house suited us perfectly, two dogs, two young children and 6 adults had plenty of room with lots to do. The… Read more “Birthday Celebrations”

Great accommodation for family get together. Dianne ~ Feb 2026

Jo will send you her own website about the place with more info than you could possibly imagine! Really useful. Great area to go for some lovely walks Stephen ~ August 2025

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 *****”

We loved The Crest. It was such a great base for us. Jo was incredibly helpful and responsive to any questions. The welcome pack was very nice and included some of Jo’s chickens’ eggs which were delicious. The house was… Read more “We loved The Crest, the house was amazing 🌟”

Really enjoyed our stay, would highly recommend to anyone wanting to spend quality time with family and friends! Richard ~ April 2023

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!”

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

“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 had the best stay here, the property was immaculate, and the gardens incredible, local walks and pubs were fabulous, and the communication with the owner was quick and informative. We had the best time here and would recommend it… Read more “We had the best time here and would recommend it to anyone”

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

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

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

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

Lovely place, comfy beds, good layout. Host was very helpful answering questions I had. I’d definitely stay again. Robyn ~ June 2024

“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”

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!”

We liked our visit to The Crest very much! A beautiful house with spacious facilities. Located a nice distance from Chichester/Goodwood with ample parking for cars on private property. Highly recommended to stay! Aubrey ~ Sept 2024

“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”

“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”

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.”

Really lovely property in a remote location. Everything we needed for a family get together. Very well stocked, managed to cook a full roast dinner for 9 without any problem. Welcome basket much appreciated, nice touch! You need a car… Read more “Really lovely property in a remote location”

“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”

  Jo’s house was beautiful as described. It was spacious and very comfortable for our group of 8 friends. The beds were comfortable. Jo was quick to respond to any questions I had. Kelly ~ Oct 2024

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”

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”

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’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”

We were delighted with our stay at The Crest which I booked for a family birthday celebration. The house is spacious and beautifully presented and we all felt at home the minute we arrived. The house is very well equipped… Read more “Spacious and beautifully presented”

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

“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”

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

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”

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

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.

The house was large, well appointed, with plenty of room to spread out. The nearby Baker’s Arm Pub had excellent food. A convenience store and fuel station was right around the block, easy walking distance. William ~ Sept 2023

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

***** 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 “”

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!”

The house is spacious, comfortable and very well equipped and especially for children, with a lovely doll’s house in one bedroom which my three year-old grandson loved to play with. The tree house, swing and car were particular favourites too.… Read more “The tree house, swing & car were particular favourites”

We had a lovely stay at The Crest in July. The house had everything we needed, fully equipped kitchen, BBQ, games, toys, comfy living room etc! Jo was extremely helpful and very quick to respond to any needs. Would highly… Read more “The house had everything we needed”

We’ve just had a wonderful stay at Jo’s property. It’s a beautiful house and a great space. We were four adults, four children and two dogs and all felt like we had our own space but with great areas to… Read more “I would 100% recommend”

We had a wonderful family weekend at The Crest. The space was perfect and extremely well equipped. Cosy and so comfortable. We went to chill and spend time with our three adult children – it was ideal. Lovely walks, Sunday… Read more “Cosy and so comfortable”

Really lovely property in a remote location. Everything we needed for a family get together. Very well stocked, managed to cook a full roast dinner for 9 without any problem. Welcome basket much appreciated, nice touch! You need a car… Read more “Really lovely property in a remote location”

Excellent family celebration. Very spacious and accommodated everyone..

Jo was a great host who gave us so much information. The cottage was so spacious and absolutely beautiful. The Annexe was also lovely. Great for families and a dog to relax, the dog walks were perfect especially the one… Read more “I would highly recommend this place to anyone we loved our stay”

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! ★★★★★”

Had a great stay at the house with the wider family. Lots of space and house was very well equipped. Lovely garden outside to play and explore as the weather was great. David ~ July 2026

Ideal home. Lots of space and convenient location. Shame had to work as it would have been nice to have a day chilling at the house and exploring all the games provided. Fiona ~ August 2026

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”

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”

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”

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”

This was the perfect house for us to get together as an extended multigenerational family (7 adults & 2 young children) to celebrate my birthday. The house and garden are lovely with lots of space for everyone and catered for… Read more “Would definitely recommend and would love to go back!”

Fabulous holiday home with some lovely touches. Very comfy beds with quality linens/towels. A nice layout so you’re not in top of one another all the time. The gym/games room is a fab addition and there are also plenty of… Read more “Fabulous holiday home with some lovely touches”

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in a lovely home. Jo’s communication was excellent, the best we have had on a number of Airbnb visits. We had everything we needed in the home and garden. Thank you Mark ~ April 2023

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”

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”

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”

Jo’s house is a great house for a family get together. The house and annex has got plenty of space for everyone to spread out and relax and the garden is a lovely quiet place for a family barbeque. The… Read more “several local pubs but also easy access to the coast”

“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”

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

The Crest is a fantastic house, we had a great weekend there for a special family birthday celebration. All the info provided by Jo was accurate and useful, the house was great – spacious, as photographed and described, had everything… Read more “100% recommend The Crest”

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

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”

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”

“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”

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

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

“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!”

“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 had the best stay here, the property was immaculate, and the gardens incredible, local walks and pubs were fabulous, and the communication with the owner was quick and informative. We had the best time here and would recommend it… Read more “We had the best time here and would recommend it to anyone”

Quintessential English country house. A magnificent venue for a family get together. Fantastic BBQ, great garden to explore and play in, quality furnishings, extensive amenities including extras like kids toys. Strongly recommended! Gareth ~ June 2023

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 under 1 roof”

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

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”

“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”

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

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

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!”

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”

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

Jo was very helpful and the house was amazing. In a great location and incredibly spacious. Would definitely recommend. Stuart ~ June 2026

Such a beautiful home – we had a lovely family reunion weekend with plenty of space and activities to keep kids and dogs busy. Jo was brilliant with recommendations and communication throughout as needed. Would definitely recommend! Megana – Oct… Read more “Such a beautiful home”

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

The Crest at Droxford is a spacious and well presented home great for families or several couples. It is well equipped and comfortable. The annex is an added bonus especially with the games room/gym! The garden is perfect for kids… Read more “The annex is an added bonus!”

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!”

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 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 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

Thank you Jo, we had a wonderful stay. We had a family get together to celebrate birthdays and the house suited us perfectly, two dogs, two young children and 6 adults had plenty of room with lots to do. The… Read more “Birthday Celebrations”

Great place to stay with family and young children. Jo was great with their communication and instructions for the place. Beautiful garden and has everything that you need to feel like a home away from home. Highly recommended. Thank you… Read more “Great place to stay with family and young children”

Excellent well equipped property. Jo is a great host. Chris ~ April 2023

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”

Jo’s, place was fantastic, would highly recommend staying here for business and pleasure!

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

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.”

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

“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”

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

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!”

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

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”

Super location – helpful host. We had a lovely weekend even though it was really cold outside Sharon ~ Dec 2023

“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!”

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”

***** 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!”

Thank you Jo for the use of your lovely home. All the facilities and resources were well considered. The weather was poor so we spent more time inside than we anticipated. The games, x-box, foosball, large dining table with serving… Read more “We had lots of fun”

This was our second visit – another really enjoyable weekend family stay. Lovely roomy and comfortable house with big garden (safe for young children) and access to toys, small bikes etc. Easy drive to local village and other pretty villages… Read more “Nice pubs for lunches out in neighbouring villages”

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

“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!”

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

Great accommodation for family get together. Dianne ~ Feb 2026

A beautiful house in a good location for lots of attractions and places to visit. Jo was a very responsive host and the information booklet sent prior to arrival was helpful. The house had everything we needed for our family… Read more “Beautiful house in a good location”

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

“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”

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”

“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”

  Jo’s house was beautiful as described. It was spacious and very comfortable for our group of 8 friends. The beds were comfortable. Jo was quick to respond to any questions I had. Kelly ~ Oct 2024

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!!”

Lovely house perfect host George – April 2022

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 *****”

Excellent location for where we were working and excellent communication. Thanks 🙂 Beckka ~ July 2024

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”

“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 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.”

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”

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 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

Lovely clean house and great location   Helen ~ September 2022

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

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 😊”

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

“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”

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!”

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

We had a great stay at Jo’s house. The weather conditions allowed us to test both the indoors space and the garden. The house is very cozy and has all the amenities needed to enjoy time spent indoors; and we… Read more “The location and surroundings are wonderful”

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

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!”

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 ❤️”

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

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.”

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”

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”

“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”

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 “It is impossible to find better!”

“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 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”

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

Absolutely Amazing

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 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.

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”

Thanks Jo, We had a great few day and really helped making my mums 75th memorable. Chris ~ Oct 2023

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”

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!”

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”

We have just had our early Christmas family getaway here – some family have been before but it was our first time staying here – once you are in the drive you won’t want to leave !! It’s a great… Read more “Guardians of my favourite place 💗”

Lovely place ideal for 6 adults, 2 toddlers and a dog! Plenty of room for us all and the garden is great! Laura ~ June 2023

A beautiful family home with very good facilities. Comfortable and cosy with plenty of room. Also ideal for our group of friends who needed individual bedrooms. Hoping to meet there again next year. Sue ~ Nov 2023

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!”

“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”

Our family of four shared The Crest for three nights during February half term with a friend and her children. The house and annex provided more than enough space for our group of seven. The bedrooms were very comfortable and… Read more “Thank you for a relaxing stay!”

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”

A fabulous house in a pretty location. The garden is a lovely spot and spacious. The house was clean and well stocked with what you needed. Every room was great and felt spacious. The annex is like having another house… Read more “Every room was great and felt spacious”

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”

We had a really lovely stay for a 3 generational birthday celebration (plus the dogs!). We organised our stay to celebrate my dad’s 70th birthday. Jo was very helpful with the local recommendations on restaurants- we ate in 2 of… Read more “Three Generation Birthday Celebration”

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.”

“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”

The perfect house for a family gathering – 9 adults and 2 dogs. Spacious, clean, well-equipped house with lots of indoor and outdoor games, room for 9 of us to dine easily, well-equipped kitchen, 2 comfortable sitting rooms, separate annexe… Read more “Beautiful sunny weekend in the garden”

We wanted a property for our family Christmas. The Crest fitted the bill perfectly – just right for adults, young children, and the dog. The weather wasn’t great but it didn’t matter as we wanted to spend most of our… Read more “The Crest fitted the bill perfectly”

“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”

“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”

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

“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 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★””

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

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”

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!”

Aerial Photo 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”

Loved this house, everything you could want

“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 “Incredible, clean Airbnb house, with amazing facilities”

“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.”

We had an amazing stay, Jo’s property had everything we could want or need. It was spacious and very welcoming. Jo was always immensely helpful with any queries and went above and beyond with leaving age appropriate equipment for our… Read more “We had an amazing stay”

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”

“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

Lovely stay at very cosy house in beautiful surroundings. Great big garden with BBQ and Wendy house for the children. Lots of bedroom, well stocked kitchen and Jo is an excellent host who provides perfect information. Kate ~ April 2024

What a wonderful holiday! The Crest is a beautiful house in a stunning location. The well equipped accommodation is extremely well presented and spotlessly clean. Jo is a great host who went out of her way to make our stay… Read more “What a wonderful holiday!”

“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 “9 of us and the space was brilliant!”

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”

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 “The house is beautiful inside and well equipped”

A great venue for a big family weekend with young children. Big roomy house and lovely garden with different parts to explore (and lots of small bikes to ride around the garden). Very close to manageable walks (South Downs Way,… Read more “A great venue for a big family weekend with young children”

It was so lovely staying at Jo’s place. Was perfect for the whole family, with a lovely garden, and lots of space for everyone. Beautiful scenery and a lovely local pub a 6 minutes walk away. Would stay again! Otto… Read more “Lovely local pub a 6 minutes walk away”

“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”

Had a wonderful week the house is amazing the host is too and it’s in a nice spot with in reach of some amazing places to visit walks theme parks and beaches also close to Winchester Gem ~ August 2026

“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

We liked our visit to The Crest very much! A beautiful house with spacious facilities. Located a nice distance from Chichester/Goodwood with ample parking for cars on private property. Highly recommended to stay! Aubrey ~ Sept 2024

  We chose to stay at The Crest, Droxford as it was convenient for my daughter and grandsons to travel from the Isle of Wight via Southampton to Winchester rail station for the weekend. We wanted a large house that… Read more “They were never bored!”

Lovely place, comfy beds, good layout. Host was very helpful answering questions I had. I’d definitely stay again. Robyn ~ June 2024

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”

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”

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!”

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

This was a great place for a get together of a collection of old friends. We cooked, we drank, we hiked. The house was spotless and well equipped, from games through to bathrooms. David ~ June 2023

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 *****”

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!”

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”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  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.”

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”

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

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”

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”

Jo will send you her own website about the place with more info than you could possibly imagine! Really useful. Great area to go for some lovely walks Stephen ~ August 2025

“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

We had a wonderful half term here. The house has plenty to entertain the kids and is well located for lots of activities. The village pub is very nice and there’s a local shop. Thanks Jo! Charles ~ Feb half… Read more “The village pub is very nice”

Lovely house with lots of space and a wonderfully large garden to explore. We particularly liked the games, books, swing, Wendy house and the annex activities which were all used by the children so they were never short of things… Read more “Lovely house with lots of space”

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

“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”

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”

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

We had a lovely stay in this very spacious comfortable house with everything you required. Excellent communication with Jo. A great place for a family gathering (with dogs). Would definitely visit again. Clare ~ Oct 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

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 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”

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

“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

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”

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

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”

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

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

This charming house & very cute annexe is set in beautiful surroundings of the Meon valley. We so appreciated the lovely gardens for relaxing & playing a games of boules – & our toddler granddaughter loved the tree playhouse and… Read more “Charming house & very cute annexe”

We had a wonderful stay. Lots to do nearby and loads of lovely walks and places to eat. Excellent place to stay with all of the family ! Would highly recommend. Rebecca ~ Nov 2024

“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!”

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 have had a great three night stay at The Crest – a family gathering at the end of the Easter holidays and now are hoping to come back again! The Crest was a welcoming home with spacious living areas… Read more “A welcoming home”

“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 loved The Crest. It was such a great base for us. Jo was incredibly helpful and responsive to any questions. The welcome pack was very nice and included some of Jo’s chickens’ eggs which were delicious. The house was… Read more “We loved The Crest, the house was amazing 🌟”

“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

Christmas The Crest

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 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 *****”

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!”

Thank you, Jo. We had a wonderful stay at The Crest for a friends weekend. Plenty of seating areas both inside and out. The bedrooms and beds are really comfortable and everything was clean and as described. We will definitely… Read more “We will definitely come back again”

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”

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

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

We had an amazing Easter week at the Crest, a beautiful house in the Meon valley, everything we could wish for….. Jo answered any questions and also made sure we had complete peace and privacy….. everything in the pictures and… Read more “In real life it’s better”

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

“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”

Lovely house with a beautiful garden. Perfect place to bring together family and friends for a birthday celebration. Plenty of space to get-together in both the house and the garden. Really well equipped; the house had everything we needed to… Read more “Bringing together family and friends”

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 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 “Wouldn’t hesitate to return!”

We had a great family holiday at The Crest. A large spacious property, well furnished and well equipped. Jo was very helpful throughout the booking process and was always available during our stay to answer questions, provide advice and recommendations.… Read more “A large spacious property”

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

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

The house is vast, yet has lots of comfortable and cosy spaces. The games room in the annexe was particularly appreciated, especially on the rainy days. The garden is lovely and has lots of nooks and little quiet spaces. It… Read more “The house is vast, yet has lots of comfortable and cosy spaces”

My family booked booked this beautiful house, for my 70th birthday, from the13th till 16th . 100% to the owners everything provided for. Plenty of space, for all nine of us. An extra surprise of an annex , with a… Read more “Will definitely use this again a home from home didn’t want to leave”

This wonderful property had plenty of space for us all upstairs and down with the attention to detail providing a lovely, comfortable stay. Enjoying great spring weather we also made good use of the big garden with the children loving… Read more “Wonderful Property”

“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)  

“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”

Jo was extremely helpful and accommodating in helping my family celebrate my wife’s 60th birthday. We had a birthday lunch at the nearby Bakers Arms which was fantastic and enjoyed five days of glorious Hampshire countryside during our stay at… Read more “Wife’s 60th birthday”

We had a fantastic stay at The Crest which was very spacious, well equipped and spotlessly clean. Jo was a fabulous host and very informative and quick to respond. The younger members of the family thoroughly enjoyed the games room… Read more “Lovely dog friendly gardens 🐶”

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”

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

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”

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”

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”

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”

Such a beautiful place for our team to stay. Jo is the perfect host   Judy – June 2026

***** 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”

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”

What a lovely place Jo offers to her guests, we felt right at home on walking in to this beautiful property. Jo had made sure is was warm, inviting and Christmassy with a lovely welcome pack for the humans and… Read more “”

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

Very spacious and clean. Plenty for the grandchildren to do. They loved the gym and their own sitting room and we loved ours with the lovely log burner. It felt very homely and comfortable. It was extremely well equipped with… Read more “We all loved our time there and would certainly return”

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

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

Really enjoyed our stay, would highly recommend to anyone wanting to spend quality time with family and friends! Richard ~ April 2023

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

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

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

Lovely relaxing home with enough to do even in November

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!”

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 “”

We’ve had the most amazing stay, such a perfect home to enjoy our Family celebrations! Comfy rooms to sit & unwind. Your a perfect host! Would highly recommend to our friends & family, thankyou Michelle ~ Dec 2024

The house and garden were excellent for our party of 6 adults and 2 small children. A bonus was toys, bikes, games and a tree house which the children loved. We enjoyed the lovely circular walk where the children played… Read more “Multigenerational birthday celebration”

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!”

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

“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”

“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!”

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.”

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”

“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”

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 *****”

“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 *****”

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