You'll find Undercastle Cottage set deep in the woods on the banks of the Hampshire Avon River in the New Forest National Park. Spend time together in rural solitude with no houses in sight - it's just you and the famous free-roaming ponies, donkeys, deer and surrounding woodland wildlife. Grab a bottle of bubbly, head out to the sun terrace and wrap up warm to watch otters playing in the river, kingfishers swooping, geese and ducks paddling by, and birds of prey circling in the sky above.

 Inside is packed with personality and opulence by the bucket load. A tapestry of oak beams, vaulted ceilings, underfloor heating, and a large inglenook fireplace is home to a log burner for you both (and your dog if you don't want to leave him behind) to snuggle in front of. The cottage is furnished with beautiful antiques, squishy sofas and the most comfortable beds donned with handmade mattresses that you'll ever sleep on - long lie-ins will be an absolute treat. Award-winning restaurants and gastropubs (the nearest, just a 20-minute walk) are on hand-hand, and there's the option to book a local chef to come and cook a romantic dinner at the cottage.  

 Step outside the front door for forest walks and explore over a hundred miles of designated cycle paths – you'll find bikes at the cottage for guest use. There are first-class golf courses, a shooting range, horse riding, river kayaking, and dry slope skiing all close by. And, if you fancy a change of scene, dune-fringed sandy beaches and cliff-top walks are just a half-hour drive south.

 The cottage is super cosy and perfect just for two, but if you want to bring family or friends, it can sleep up to six. There are two double bedrooms in the cottage, with an additional ensuite twin in the Fishing Lodge, which is just a few steps across the sun terrace. 4 nights over Valentine's day costs £2,922 to book and find out more, go to www.undercastlecottage.co.uk 

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Undercastle Cottage takes full advantage of its surroundings deep in the woods of the New Forest National Park. Set on the banks of the crystal clear chalk stream waters of the Hampshire Avon River, with 1100m of private fishing on one of the best coarse and fly fishing rivers in the country famed for its large Barbel, Chub, Pike, Salmon, and Trout. Tutorage can be arranged for guests whether they are a novice wanting to learn how to fish or would like to hone their rod action! The well-kept ¾ acre garden is pure bliss to unwind and relax after a day's adventures and features three pretty spring-fed ponds, a tree swing and a hammock to take in the river views. The large wrap-around sun terrace is home to a BBQ and plenty of garden furniture to while away the days, watch swans glide by, and wild otters play in the river. For guests seeking adventure on the water, there's a rowboat, paddle boards and kayaks for guests to use.

Inside is loaded with antiques and one-off pieces of beautiful furniture which stand on underfloor heated stone floors and solid wood floorboards decked in artisan rugs under vaulted ceilings. As an alternative from the front door, you enter the property through a utility room with a washing machine, tumble dryer and large Neff fridge with wine storage and freezer, past a downstairs loo and into a hand-painted fitted kitchen and dining room where guests will find a welcome hamper on arrival full of local goodies, including freshly baked bread, homemade butter, free-range eggs and bacon, cheese, biscuits, cakes, chocolate and freshly squeezed apple juice, local cider and beer. The living room has a large inglenook fireplace and log burner, a TV (with dongle), a DVD player and board games and two big comfy sofas on hand to soak up the gorgeous views from the French doors. There is one king-size bedroom and one double bedroom in the main house. Plus, an additional ensuite twin bedroom with a TV and hospitality tray a few steps across the sun terrace in the separate Fishing Lodge, which also has a sun terrace overlooking the river – perfect for elderly parents or teens wanting their own space.

Forest walks and cycle paths run from the door, and golf, horse riding and good-eating pubs and restaurants are nearby. Two dog-friendly pubs are within easy walking distance. Within a short drive is the Elizabethan manor house at Breamore, New Forest Water Park, New Forest Wildlife Park, Snowtrax dry ski slope and Beaulieu Palace House, Abbey and National Motor Museum are great for all ages. The cathedral city of Salisbury to see the Magna Carta and retail therapy in the city's swish boutiques is just six miles away and Stonehenge is not much further. Paultons Park – home of Peppa Pig World, Longdown Activity Farm and Adventure Wonderland are big hits for little ones and it's less than a half-hour drive south to blue-flag award, golden sandy beaches, Highcliffe Castle, cliff-top walks and King Henry VIII's coastal fortress, Hurst Castle. Allow a full day for visiting the Isle of Wight from Lymington, Corfe Castle, Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

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