The Roost

The Roost Quite peaceful at this time of year with a good size kitchen (with a dolce gusto coffee machine, cafeteria, electric kettle and toaster) dining table, with sofa and chairs.

There’s a terrific log burner too, which we really enjoyed. The beds are also very comfortable. There are a couple of hair dryers avail too. The owners are very friendly and are around if needed but in no way intrusive. The setting is spacious and has great views over the countryside. There’s a lot of peacocks, pheasants and other wild birds, as well as some deer, which all makes for an entertaining environment. Worth noting is that you are a 400M drive from the main road and this road would not suit any low slung car. There’s also no phone signal at The Roost , which isn’t as important these days, as there’s a good WiFi/internet available. There’s a few local pubs in the area, the best one in our opinion is the Flower Pots, particularly if you like excellent real ale and some good pub grub. We look forward to returning!

Even better than it looks on the website - the Roost is a bit of countryside heaven, so peaceful and yet lots going on with the peacocks & deer to watch.

Stacks of wood for the cosy log burner. Comfortable beds, well equipped kitchen. Alastair was super helpful and we enjoyed Winchester and the lovely Cheriton village.

We had the most wonderful time , The Roost was exactly as we had hoped, it is a beautiful setting and perfect for a get away from it all break .

..we will definitely hope to return at some point next year

The Roost is a lovely venue; ideal for visiting Hampshire and its landmarks.

We would not go back with the same car because of the lane leading to the property – it had a high central reservation and low gullies each side; which meant the bottom of our car grounded on more than one occasion. We think it should be mentioned in the details that the site is not suitable for low profile/lower profile cars – had we known, we would have taken my car which has more clearance! The beds were really comfortable and kitchen/bathroom were well appointed. We found a few issues – we left a note for the owners as they would not necessarily pick up on them unless they lived there.

A lovely property in a beautiful woodland setting.

The owners are very helpful.

We had a fabulous stay, we wished we could have stayed longer as there was so much we wanted to do in the local area.

The hosts were very friendly and helpful, the house was immaculate and super comfy and the location and was great. We would definitely stay again.

We had a fabulous stay.

Mary greeted us on arrival and made sure we knew where everything was. Alistair offered lots of ideas for walks and days out. Facilities were fantastic, we had everything we needed. It was like a home from home. The kitchen is well equipped and made cooking easy. The most amazing part was the location some lovely towns and villages around and the view from the lodge was breathtaking. Thank you for such a memorable stay. We would definitely consider returning

Wonderful week-long stay at this beautiful property.

Great location for exploring the nearby villages. We were with my 86-year-old mother who has mobility issues, and it was great for her. Note that there is a step on to the patio and into the house, but other than those steps it is all one level. There is a walk-in shower as well. Loved sitting outside looking across the fields and watching the peacocks. Very friendly hosts.

What a place to stay!

How often do you have the opportunity to watch peacocks walking around your garden, roosting in the trees above and feeding from your hand?! The well-equipped cottage is large and bright with plenty of space to relax and unwind. The garden is primarily gravel/stones with a small section of grass. The garden is relatively secure for dogs with a one metre high fence around (our large dog was contained) - keep an eye out for the occasional incursion by the peacocks. Set back in the woods, it's a quiet, tranquil and unique base to explore Hampshire. The owners were very friendly and welcoming: they were close at hand when questions needed to be asked, but gave you privacy and distance at all other times. The owners have two very friendly dogs which kept themselves to themselves - they were no bother to our nervous dog. The negatives? You won't want to leave - you'll miss the peacocks.

Loved the remoteness of the roost and all the surrounding wildlife deer rabbits birds and don’t forget the peacocks Alastair @ Mary made us very welcome and recommended some lovely places to eat and drink

Our extended family including children had a brilliant week at the Roost.

Tha cottage is clean, comfortable and well provided with all you need for a family stay. The peacocks were a huge hit with the children. The Roost is well positioned for travelling to local places of interest. We highly recommend the Roost and it’s friendly helpful owners

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Roost with entertainment supplied by the peacocks when roosting at night and flying down in the mornings.

Alister provided a warm welcome and useful information about the area and places to eat. A very comfortable and memorable holiday, thank you. Diana

Lovely accommodation, friendly and helpful owners.

However we were not aware there was a business run from a building only 10 feet from The Roost and the comings and goings of visitors, couriers etc made the stay less peaceful than we had hoped. Our dog did not like the owners' 2 dogs running at him and barking. Our dog is very nervous and maybe others would be fine with this but we felt harassed by it. Finally the 400 yards of track leading to the property scraped the under side of our car, you need a jeep or similar. Shame about these negatives as otherwise it was a very nice stay.

Fantastic place -secluded setting but easy access to amenities-we loved the peacocks too !

If I could of given a higher score I would have!

Beautiful place in a beautiful location and the hosts was amazing. We shall return……

Place is absolutely beautiful in an outstanding peaceful location.

Will definitely be returning. Massive thank you to owners who helped us out on such short notice.

Lovely place to relax and enjoy nature.

We met one of the hosts who was an absolutely charming gentleman and was extremely helpful.

A lovely property situated in the grounds of a large house.

Well furnished with everything you need for a relaxing stay. A short drive to the nearest pubs both doing lovely food. Pretty local villages with plenty of walks around for those who like exploring. One thing to be aware of is the Post code which isnt the correct one for the property. Follow the directions on Sykes and punch in Shorley b and b also owner was very kind and contacted us the day before and gave us exact location .

Excellent cottage, a little off the beaten track, very comfortable, easy to use kitchen.

Hosts very welcoming and very helpful. Provided lots of info about the surrounding area. Also provided plenty kindling and fire wood for the log burner which was fabulous. The peacocks weren’t too noisy

Ideal location.

The enclosed garden is great for kids and dogs. Beds are so comfortable we all slept like logs. The Roost was clean and tidy and kitchen is well stocked with what you need. There are peacocks running round along with a few hens.

The Roost is a lovely retreat in a unique setting.

We had a lovely short stay and are looking forward to coming back. We didn’t get chance to meet the owners but would like to pass on our thanks.

Lovely property for our family and dog.

Comfortable, clean and everything we needed. Lovely owners. Many thanks.

We had a wonderful week.

very clean and comfortable . 10 out of 10 for attention to detail. Lots of wood for the lovely woodburner. Several National Trust places nearby,and close enough to get to the sea, West wittering well worth a visit and their cafe. Would not hesitate to recommend and when in the area would like to stay again. Thank you and best wishes.

We had a really great stay at The Roost over Christmas.

The property has everything you need and is a lovely space to relax in after a long country walk. Comfortable beds to provide a restful nights sleep in the quiet surroundings. We loved the wood burner and there were plentiful logs which we greatly appreciated. The enclosed garden was great for our dog to stretch her legs and there was a lovely field across the garden where she could have a really good run around off the lead and plenty more walks beyond to keep her happy! The children loved playing in the garden and especially on the trampoline. Very welcoming hosts who made sure we had everything we needed. The peacocks roaming around are great to watch and especially when they fly down from the trees each morning, something we had not seen before. We all had a super stay and are already missing the wonderful surroundings!

Lovely welcome from the owners and dogs.

Handy for us to visit family. Peace and quiet much appreciated.

The Roost was very comfortable, peaceful and within a beautiful setting surrounded by woods and peacocks.

The owners were very friendly and welcoming. We will definitely be visiting again.

Very nice property and location.

Enjoyable few days stay. The directions to the property however were not very good. Needed to access the b&b website to get proper directions, were stuck in a layby wondering if we were going to find it. Apart from that, a lovely stay!

Absolutely glorious!

! Lovely peaceful place. The owners are very welcoming, helpful, and friendly. Nice villages and walks in the area. The peacocks are wonderful and majestic. Great place to retreat and relax

Beautiful cottage and surroundings.

The cottage has everything you need and the hosts are very welcoming.

The Roost is a lovely place to stay.

When you walk into the house you feel immediately at home. Also because the kitchen is fully equipped. There are even towels, coffee etc. We loved to stay in such a beautiful home. The surroundings and garden are soo nice and a restful place. You can go for a walk in the woods. My son loved the woodburner. The beds are very good, the bathroom has a bath and seperate shower. A perfect place to relax. The owners are very friendly and hospitable people. The Roost worth repeating!

Beautiful, spacious and very well appointed accommodation in a very relaxing environment.

Our hosts, Mary and Alistair provided a warm and friendly welcome and were a very useful source for local information. A memorable and relaxing stay.

We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday at the roost, such lovely surrounding countryside and hours of entertainment from the peacocks, the chalet was delightful, and so comfortable, only complaint we had was there was no information booklet, as there is in so many cottages we have stayed in, otherwise all was as advertised and we had a wonderful week there.

Thank you Alistair and Mary Daphne goodenough

Lovely one story house with comfortable beds set in beautiful grounds in a great location.

A great place to unwind.

This property is very attractive and with a well equipped kitchen, with comfortable beds and lounge area.

We felt very looked after by the owners who supplied plentiful wood for the log burner and allowed us to walk around their grounds which are beautiful with peacocks and woodpeckers in evidence. Nice walks around and 30 mins from Soon / Portsmouth.

After booking at short notice after being let down by another company arrived to be met by alistair who is both friendly and helpful lovely place .

a must is the nearby flowerpot pub great food ales and staff.would definitely go back again

We loved staying here, it was perfect for us, with pheasants, peacocks, chickens and other dogs around.

Plenty of walks for our dog, he was welcome everywhere we went. The cottage was ideal, we used it as a base so we could travel a little. Alastair and Mary were so very sweet and accommodating, making sure we had everything we needed to make for a great stay. Thank you and hope you had a great ski holiday.

Stunning cottage in stunning surroundings owners were fantastic even laid the fire for us ready when we got home.

The setting is gorgeous in the grounds of a very grand manor house and your surrounded by peacocks roaming free. Although the cottage has a fenced off area. Cannot recommend this place highly enough thank you once again.

The Roost was the perfect retreat for a weekend away with family.

The property was beautifully presented and extremely comfortable. The children loved exploring the gardens and woods! We would definitely book again.