Hook the perfect Father's Day present!

Book a stay for Dad at Undercastle Cottage www.undercastlecottage.co.uk . It's a five-star gold award-winning luxury holiday cottage deep in the woods of the New Forest on the banks of the famous Hampshire Avon – widely regarded as the UK's best fly fishing River, which is also teeming with wildlife. The river literally runs along the bottom of the garden, and guests enjoy exclusive access to over 2,500 metres of private fishing rights.

For any dad who loves the outdoors, loves fishing, or has a hankering to learn a new hobby, this experience gift is really special. Dads can have private fishing tuition or hone their skills catching huge barbel, chub, trout, pike and salmon at their own pace. If they are fans of the TV programme Gone Fishing, they may recognise the cottage as Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse stayed and filmed here.

There are no buildings in sight, just free-roaming ponies and donkeys and a bountiful supply of wildlife as your neighbours. It's a place to be alone or bring family and friends, unwind, sip, dine and chat on the sun terrace while swans, ducks, kingfishers and even wild otters play in the river. There's also a nearby nature hide for a front-row seat to view and photograph badgers (who've shown up almost every night for over a year), along with owls, foxes and elusive pine martins.

Inside, the cottage is packed with character and personality by the bucket load: There's a large log burner and underfloor heating for chilly months, plus vaulted ceilings and it's furnished with beautiful antiques, squishy sofas and the most comfortable beds topped with handmade mattresses that you'll ever sleep on. The cottage itself sleeps 6 and is family, and dog-friendly. There are two double bedrooms in the main house, with the option of an additional ensuite twin in the Fishing Lodge (which cannot be rented separately), just steps across the sun terrace – perfect for teenagers or relatives wanting their own space.

Dining couldn't be easier with the superb foodie pub, The Horse and Groom, just up the lane, and two more local gems – The Wooden Spoon, a wonky-walled 16th-century pub, and its 18th-century rival, The Bull – just a short drive away. Or, if you'd rather stay in, book the fridge to be filled with bubbles and home-cooked meals ready to pop in the oven.

Prices start at £1,872 for 4 nights www.undercastlecottage.co.uk

Fishing at Undercastle Cottage
Tuition is £250 for 1- 2 people plus £105 per additional person.

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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 2500m 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 novices 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 has 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, good-eating pubs and restaurants are nearby. Two dog-friendly pubs are within easy walking distance. Within a short drive are 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, which are great for all ages. The cathedral city of Salisbury 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 to visit the Isle of Wight from Lymington, Corfe Castle, Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove, Monkey World, and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.