Rowlands Castle apartment with garden terrace

Modern Comforts: Keeper's Lodge in Forestside offers a recently renovated apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a sun terrace, and a private garden. Convenient Facilities: The property features private check-in and check-out services, an outdoor seating area, and bicycle parking. Free on-site private parking is available. Local Attractions: Located 48 km from Southampton Airport, nearby attractions include Chichester Cathedral (16 km), Goodwood House and Motor Circuit (18 km), and Port Solent Marina and Boatyard (22 km). Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests for its modern amenities and comfortable environment.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

  • Free private parking available on-site


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1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Seema
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nicky & Peter are wonderful hosts. Great communication with directions and anything needed to be known. They welcomed any feedback to ensure all is well. Welcome pack and treats for us and our dog were delicious and appreciated. Nicky’s home baked...
  • Colette
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I had a wonderful stay. A veru well equpped space and lovely design. The hosts are super friendly, welcoming and helpful. I would look forward to coming back again for a stay as it's in a beautiful location as well as being a great accommodation.
  • Menna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Our hosts were really kind going above and beyond with a welcome pack and a warm welcome. The accommodation is well equipped to a high standard with a charming enclosed garden which we loved sitting in enjoying the sunshine. Our dog enjoyed the...
  • Ray
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Every single part of the Keepers Lodge is wonderful, the facilities and finish in the rooms are second to none! I had an absolutely perfect time. Thank you Nicky and Peter!!
  • Carol
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautifully presented studio apartment, very clean and tastefully decorated. Reasonably spacious. Fully equipped modern kitchen , good shower and bathroom. Nice touches , fresh eggs , bread, milk and homemade cake. Lovely patio area and garden...
  • Alexandra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very warm and welcoming. Could not have been more helpful. The accommodation was lovely with excellent attention to detail. Could not recommend highly enough!
  • Lindsay
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Absolutely beautiful place. Little details were appreciated. Generosity from the hosts.
  • Rachel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect home from home stay. The added extras of cake, fresh bread and eggs made it even more special. Would highly recommend.
  • Anonymous
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything! From booking to leaving was seamless and easy. Our hosts were exceptional, everything considered and catered for, went above and beyond to make sure we felt looked after and welcome! And our visiting family were welcomed and cared for,...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Nicky Cross

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Nicky Cross
Keeper's Lodge is situated in a secluded rural location adjacent to Stansted Country Estate within the South Downs National Park. A purpose built modern and spacious open plan ground floor apartment with direct access to a pretty private patio garden and lawn. This is an intimate,secluded spot, no big panoramic views but you won't have to travel far to experience one. Beautifully designed and appointed with comfort in mind. A pet friendly home from home with a hint of hotel luxury. The perfect location for walkers, cyclists and animal lovers to explore the countryside. A multitude of footpaths are available from your doorstep. Well behaved dogs are very welcome and will be spoilt as much as their owners. If you are bringing your dog you must advise us when making your booking. We permit a maximum of two small dogs or one medium/large dog (no bigger than a Labrador), a strict maximum of two dogs per booking. Please be aware your dog must never be left unaccompanied in the apartment or garden and excessive noise will not be tolerated. We provide spacious parking with the added security of electric gates to give you extra peace of mind. Sadly we are currently unable to offer charging for electric vehicles but can direct you to nearby charging facilities. Keeper's Retreat (first floor apartment, see listing) is also available should you wish to holiday with friends.
I am Nicky and together with my husband Peter we love sharing this beautiful location and everything it has to offer with our guests, both the two and four legged variety. I have lived in this area all my life and Keeper's Lodge is located adjacent to our home of over twenty years. We are perfectionists at heart and do our best to get everything just right from the welcoming home made cakes to the beautifully made bed and pretty planting in the patio garden. We enjoy the many scenic walks in the area and can direct you to all the best places including the hidden gems popular with the locals. We make sure we are available to answer any questions during your stay enabling you to make the most of your visit.
This lovely rural location is deceptively close to so many attractions. A perfect location for all the Goodwood events, Cowdray Polo, Southampton Boat Show, Portsmouth, Chichester and the many coastal villages and historic towns in West Sussex and Hampshire. The local train station ( 2 miles from our location) gets you to London in just over an hour. We are situated within the South Downs National Park and surrounded by many National Trust properties and places of historic interest. If you want to escape to the countryside you will find a haven for cyclists and walkers alike. We provide a perfect base for exploring all the South Coast has to offer.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

Keeper's Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Keeper's Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.