Beach opposite, panoramic sea views and a garden bar to enjoy

Set directly opposite the beach in Hill Head, Hampshire, this characterful five-bedroom cottage has been fully renovated to a sleek, contemporary standard. The upside-down layout places the kitchen and living spaces on the first floor to maximise panoramic views across the Solent and Isle of Wight. The beach is two minutes away via a slipway across the road, and parking for up to four vehicles is included on site. Long-term stays are accepted and cleaning can be arranged during extended visits.

At a glance
• Sleeps up to 12 across five bedrooms, with additional sleeping provided by a sofabed in one of the bedrooms
• Five bedrooms and three bathrooms
• Hill Head, Hampshire — directly opposite the beach
• Large garden with private outdoor bar, timber pergola, fire pit, and mature fruit trees
• First-floor balcony with Solent and Southampton Water views
• Bed linen and towels provided
• Free parking for three to four vehicles
• Pets welcome (must be included on booking)
• Wifi, TV, and sound system included
• Self-check-in via lockbox
• Guests are not required to pay a damage deposit in advance. However, we reserve the right to charge up to two hundred pounds per stay to the card on file in the event of any damage
• The Hot Tub is available for your exclusive use; we require a £50 payment for use of the Hot Tub to cover cleaning and chemical costs
• The garage is locked and not accessible during your stay

A home to relax and unwind
The first floor draws everyone together around the kitchen and living room, with wide windows and a balcony framing constant Solent views. Binoculars are provided to enjoy the wildlife and passing cruise liners. Outside, the private outdoor bar beneath the timber pergola is perfect for summer evenings, while a separate patio with dining furniture, a fire pit, and a generous lawn with mature fruit trees complete an outstanding outdoor space.

The layout

First floor
The living room opens onto a balcony with Solent views and is furnished with two three-seater sofas, TV, sound system, and armchair. Room-darkening shades and extra pillows and blankets are provided. The kitchen features dark grey units, wide worktops, wall-mounted TV, oven, stove, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, cooking basics, dishes, silverware, baking sheet, toaster, kettle, and wine glasses. The dining table seats eight, up to ten with extra chairs. The family bathroom includes a bathtub, walk-in shower, and heated towel rail.

Ground floor
Five bedrooms, a shower room, and entrance hallway with wall hooks and radiator.

Bedroom breakdown
• Master bedroom — king bed with private ensuite shower room
• Bedroom two — double bed with patio door access. Additional sofabed available
• Bedroom three — double bed, wardrobe, desk and dressing area
• Bedroom four — twin set up beds with dressing table and garden-facing window
• Bedroom five — bunk bed setup for family groups

Bathrooms
Three in total — master ensuite, first-floor family bathroom with bath and walk-in shower, and a ground-floor shower room. All finished in stone-effect tiling with heated towel rails. Shampoo, conditioner, body soap, and shower gel provided.

Laundry
Washing machine, tumble dryer, iron, and drying rack available.

Location
Hill Head is a quiet coastal village on the Solent with uninterrupted Isle of Wight views. The beach is directly opposite via a slipway. The Osbourne View pub-restaurant and Breezes Café are both very close by. Titchfield Haven National Nature Reserve is ten minutes on foot — an internationally recognised birdwatching site. The coastline is popular with kite surfers. Lee-on-the-Solent, with its seafront cafés and the International Hovercraft Museum, is eight minutes by car. Portsmouth and Southampton are easily reachable for city amenities, historic attractions, and ferry connections to the Isle of Wight. A local bus service runs approximately every twenty minutes to Lee-on-the-Solent and Fareham.

Travel times
• Beach (slipway opposite): 2 minutes on foot
• Titchfield Haven Nature Reserve: 10 minutes on foot
• Lee-on-the-Solent: 8 minutes by car
• Fareham town centre: 15 minutes by car
• Portsmouth city centre: 25 minutes by car
• Southampton city centre: 35 minutes by car

House rules
• No smoking anywhere on the property
• No parties or events
• No hen or stag parties or large gatherings — failure to adhere will result in a financial penalty
• No children or infants permitted
• No loud music — noise disturbances reported by neighbours will be acted upon
• Shoes must be removed inside the house
• The Hot Tub is available for your exclusive use; we require a £50 payment for use of the Hot Tub to cover cleaning and chemical costs
• The garage is locked and not accessible during your stay
• Pets are welcome for £20 per pet (max. 4)

Booking policy
Full payment is due 30 days before arrival and will be automatically charged to the card on file. If payment fails, it must be completed within 24 hours or the booking will be cancelled. Early payment is allowed; card fees up to 3 percent are non-refundable if cancelled.

Cancellation policy
Full refund if cancelled 30 or more days before arrival. Fifty percent refund if cancelled fourteen to thirty days before arrival. No refund if cancelled within fourteen days of arrival.

We hope you can picture yourself waking up to those Solent views and spending long evenings at the outdoor bar. If you have any questions before booking, please do not hesitate to get in touch — we would love to welcome you to the cottage.

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• No smoking anywhere on the property.
• No parties or events.
• No children or infants permitted.
• Shoes must be removed inside the house.
• No loud music. Noise disturbances reported by neighbours will be acted upon.