Short Stay Homes Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Considering 65 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the stunning locations, noting that properties are situated close to charming towns, local amenities, and scenic natural areas like forests and rivers. People often mention that the accommodations are exceptionally clean, welcoming, and perfectly suited for large family gatherings and celebrations. Guests also highlight the outstanding facilities provided, mentioning well-equipped kitchens, spacious dining areas, comfortable bedrooms, and relaxing hot tubs that everyone enjoys. Furthermore, visitors consistently appreciate the seamless communication and professional support from staff, ensuring a truly stress-free and memorable holiday from beginning to end.

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Quality

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We absolutely LOVE staying at Quay Corner, it is such a gem. Perfect location between the Christchurch harbour and the town centre, lots of great restaurants, pubs and bars on your doorstep. The ho... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The house was in an excellent location, close to the shops, buildings of historic interest plus the local museum and the river with its green open space. Being a dog owner the garden was secure and... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We absolutely loved the property and the setting. The hot tub was a hit with everyone and there was nothing that hadn’t been considered for a large group, with loads of cutlery, crockery, two cafetièr... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is a truly charming thatched cottage on the edge of the New Forest. It is beautifully furnished, very clean, and extremely well equipped for all our needs. We stayed as a mixed age group from... See more


Company details

  1. Vacation rental
  2. Holiday accommodation service
  3. Holiday Home

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Short Stay Homes own a number of high-quality large properties in Hampshire, the New Forest, Dorset, Salisbury and Devon which are available for short lets throughout the year. Whether it’s a 2-night break or a longer stay we can cater to your needs. Ranging from a picturesque thatched cottage perfect for exploring the New Forest National Park, to a luxury Georgian townhouse in the heart of the thriving harbour town of Christchurch, Dorset, a city break in the historic city of Salisbury or a fishing break in Devon, we have the perfect property for you. Pets are welcome, selected properties have EV Chargers installed and the majority have hot tubs.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fishing the avon

I have given a 5because it is a wonderful place to spend time fishing on the Avon on a private stretch the lodge is very comfortable and very clean tidy and all the facilities needed

3 July 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We could not have wished for more

We could not have wished for more. Perfect location.
The house was amazing and ver spacious and the grounds were fantastic.
We also appreciated the welcome pack and supply of Tea,Coffee,Sugar,Dish washer tablets and washing machine capsules.
We would certainly recommend this property.

2 June 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

amazing stay

mews hill house is an amazing place to stay with excellent amenities and comfortable rooms .Plenty of room for larger groups .Very well equipped with everything one could need for a home from home stay.
The facility of a hot tub was great and we enjoyed the use of a barbecue.The grounds were well kept and the play equipment is an added bonus
The property was well maintained and clean
Check in was easy with a lock box .Checkout was at 10 am .The only downside was we felt a bit pressured as the cleaners turned up early .However we had a wonderful relaxing stay and would recommend it to anyone wishing to stay in the area

5 June 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great correspondence from start to…

Great correspondence from start to finish great company to work with, very accommodating.
The house was amazing we had 17 adults and a few dogs. We spent most of the time in the beautiful garden which had everything you would ever need. It was very warm the weekend we were there.
The kitchen has everything you need - so many glasses! Plenty of cupboard space and 2 fridges were really useful.
All the beds were very comfortable and the home was very clean.
The showers were fabulous - I could have spent all day in mine!
No negative comments we had a wonderful stay.
My only recommendation would be to have a 2nd dishwasher as we did have to wash up a lot.

11 June 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Magnificent

The main house is magnificent. Perfect. We also had the Annexe.
The location, the house , the facilities (internal and external) were superb.
Some may consider that the lack of mobile network and weak WiFi would be a negative - try it, it enhanced the relaxing influence of Arniss. We all loved it! Thank you.

26 May 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Family Christmas at Osmund House

We spent a wonderful family Christmas at Osmund House. 8 adult and 7 children, loads of room for everyone, very well equipped, clean and comfortable. Only a short walk into Salisbury with it’s magnificent cathedral and short drive to some wonderful places.
We had a could have issues but these were dealt with promptly and without fuss.
Would definitely recommend.

23 December 2022
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Creating memories at Gaunts cottage.

It was many years that all of the family from around the world had missed being together, so we found a perfect property on the Short Stay web site. We also spoke to Caroline who very kindly let us have a look at the property before booking. The home was perfect for the 6 adults and 6 children so we made the reservation.
The home was beautifully clean and had comfortable beds and furniture. The garden was ideal for the children to play ball and had an amazing games room, climbing frames, BBQ and hot tub . The kitchen was also fully equipped which made cooking for the family easy, and great to sit around the huge dining table together. We certainly created many happy memories in this beautiful cottage.
The cottage is located in a great position just off the high street and is on the doorstep of local attractions, pubs, restaurants and shops.
A super service from Caroline and her team and would highly recommend this Short Stay Cottage.
Hoping you all enjoy your stay as much as we did.

3 April 2023
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Thank you for your review of Galtons Cottage and we hope to welcome you back at another time

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beck cottage was lovely

Beck cottage was lovely, with plenty of space for all of our group. The booking process was very easy, and the team was accommodating to our requests and prompt in their replies.

20 March 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A wonderful stay!

Galtons Cottage was everything great we expected, and more! An extremely spacious yet super cosy location for a big group stay. Very clean with a wonderful kitchen for evening dinners and a comfortable triple lounge setting to relax in afterwards. We were lucky enough also to enjoy the hot tub (with sunshine!) in the gorgeous garden.
The welcome basket on arrival made a lovely personal touch too!
Would highly recommend this beautiful accommodation for all families and friends. Caroline made organising the trip so simple with her prompt communication to support our requests.

17 March 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Criddlestyle Cottage Golf Break Stay

I stayed at Criddlestyle Cottage for two nights and was on a golf break organised by Short Stay Homes. It had good facilities, was clean and was a very good base for us since we were playing at golf courses in the surrounding area. I would thoroughly recommend it to others on similar golf breaks.

22 March 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Welcoming Cottage in a great location

Enjoyed a splendid golf break with friends brilliantly hosted by Tony Sweeney the owner of Short Stay Homes and staying in Criddlestyle Cottage, a perfect venue for families and golfers alike. After a good soaking on the golf course it was a real pleasure to come back to a warm, well furnished cottage enjoy a hot bath and put my feet up. Highly recommended

24 March 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From the welcome pack to the leaving…

From the welcome pack that greated our golf society when we arrived at Mews Hill cottage,to the golf tour put together by Short stay homes to the facilities and local excellent pubs and restaurants we couldn't have wished for a more helpful and considerate host. House was warm and fully equipped, just what we wanted

20 March 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic experience as we have a…

Fantastic experience as we had a really helpful response to my enquiry which lead to a great booking experience with Caroline.

The property we rented was Arniss Lodge in The New Forest. It was wonderful and very true to the description. We found the house had all the facilities and equipment we could want and the support staff were friendly and helpful.

We would highly recommend Short Stay Homes for a great holiday experience.

20 January 2023
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