The Sanctuary

We booked this break to mark a special date and slowdown to cherish time. The Sanctuary is exactly what this has been for us, peaceful, calm, cosy. Many guests have commented on the attention to detail; candles by the bath, marshmallows for toasting, sleep scents for bedtime. Our dog Paddy also loved his luxuries. We are exceptionally sad to leave but are grateful to be feeling recharged and rested following our stay. Everything exceeded expectations.

Thank you for an amazing weekend getaway. The Sanctuary was absolutely divine and we´d certainly love to return. The finish and little touches are really beautiful and stylish. I´m going to pinch some design inspiration as I do up my new home!

Thank you so much for having us here at The Sanctuary! As soon as you walk in the place oozes class. You have made our ´mini moon´ one to remember. We had the most lovely meal at The Gunn Inn and The Pig. Tips to guests, if it rains borrow the wellies! This place literally has everything you could need on your break so feels like a home from home. The decor is incredible too, we can´t wait to come back!

This was our fifth or sixth visit to The Sanctuary. We love it. An extremely magical place, total relaxation and rejuvenation. Thank you! We will no doubt be back. P.S. Amazing hamper, thank you for spoiling us!

Just spent an idyllic week at The Sanctuary: such a wonderful location with fantastic walks from the doorstep. The property has all you could ask for, both inside (what a perfect kitchen- everything you could ever need and more!) and outside. The jacuzzi, outdoor shower and plentiful seating were all greatly appreciated despite the ´mixed´ weather. Cannot recommend this property enough- thank you so much. Looking forward to visiting again.

The Sanctuary is such an apt name for a beautiful and restful place and it was a perfect location to celebrate my birthday, along with our Siberian Forest Cat. Who was very intrigued by the visiting chickens. A huge thank you to you both.

We´ve wanted to stay here for ages and finally, our mini-moon gave us a wonderful excuse. It´s the best of all the holiday cottages we have stayed in. Amazingly well-equipped, relaxing, private and perfectly dog-friendly! We wish we had booked for longer and will definitely be back. Thanks so much for the welcome basket- it was fab. A perfect little treat and a perfectly named sanctuary.

These past few days have been completely restorative. Normally when we stay at places I´m up packed and ready to go on the final morning. I don´t want to leave here and am lingering over breakfast and enjoying the view of the garden. Such a treat to have so many delicious vegan goodies provided for us. Thank you so much for the extraordinary space to relax.

Our second visit and just as good as the last time- even though the weather was ´mixed´ - mostly walked from the house although did visit Exbury Gardens and we had a ride on the steam train. Loved it!

We would like to thank you both very much, we had a lovely weekend in your beautiful place, the whole experience was second to none, from the moment we arrived. Your home is full of character and has a really nice feel in a peaceful location, you just switch off as soon as you walk through the door. It was a nice surprise to receive such a thoughtful and generous hamper, thank you. The garden and hot tub were amazing with all the lovely decking. We would love to return in the near future.

We have had a lovely four day stay in your beautiful property. Lovely to listen to the birds signing in the tranquil garden - when the weather allowed us to sit outdoors! As the previous visitors said, the property is so full of character and looks amazing. Lovely welcome hamper of goodies much appreciated and now back to reality Friday morning!

Thank you for such an enjoyable stay at The Sanctuary. What a welcome you provided for both us & Twiglet. We have gorged on the hamper all week, but thankfully also walked it off! We needn´t have packed as much as we did, I don´t think we have ever stayed somewhere that caters for every need so well. Really enjoyed playing board games in front of the roaring log burger & our spa night with face masks! Going to make our return trip in the summer so we can make the most of the stunning garden! Thank you again.

From the moment we arrived at The Sanctuary, it captured our hearts. We have had the most blissful honeymoon and, in all honesty, do not want to leave. The space you have created here is outstanding, we have wanted for nothing and have enjoyed every second. The décor here is modern, thoughtful and incredibly tasteful. We have loved the little touched e.g. Dyson hairdryer and luxury shampoo and body wash which have really elevated our stay. Thank you for the wonderful hamper and goodies, they all went down a treat. We are counting down the days until we can return here. It´s been perfect!

I haven´t felt this relaxed for a very long time! Thank you for a wonderful stay in this little piece of paradise. Can´t believe I have to go back to ´real life´ now. I will miss The Sanctuary but I certainly hope to return in the future. Thank you.

Many thanks for a lovely stay in a fantastic environment. We have enjoyed every minute! Thank you for the hamper and your local guide which was invaluable. We will book again.

This was our 6th Unique Homestays holiday and as usual, a wonderful break away that left us feeling totally recharged and refreshed. The Sanctuary is stunning and we loved every minute of our stay. The attention to detail and quality of the accommodation is outstanding and we would love to return one day. Excellent property and location for our dog also, very appreciative that the owners allow treasured pets to share the luxury!

This has been a wonderful week for us. The Sanctuary is beautiful and being blessed with a week of sunshine meant we were able to enjoy it to the fullest. Thank you so much for the hamper of goodies and fridge of treats, we enjoyed them all. We both feel relaxed and refreshed and looking forward to our next stay already!

We have had the most amazing week here at The Sanctuary and loved every minute of it. You have created a truly magical hideaway, with every comfort and luxurious detail which has been very much appreciated and made our Golden Celebration very special. Thank you for the wonderful hamper and the bubbly and all the gorgeous goodies in the fridge. We have loved the hot tub, listening to the owls and pheasants in the garden and many wonderful walks.

A beautiful way to welcome September and the perfect spot to recharge our batteries. Thank you for the welcome hamper, such a comfortable bed and every possible need catered for in this truly luxurious cottage. We enjoyed Keyhaven and everything it has to offer: a lovely walk to the small harbour, across the ´spit´ to the castle and the little ferry back. The Cliffhanger beach walk has stunning views, not to mention the best bowl of mussels at the cafe! Do take a drive to see the beach huts further along the coast, and a must-do treat, dinner at Verveine - fabulous!

Well, what a sanctuary this is, and just what we needed. Beautiful location, the most amazing living space, the whole experience has been food for the soul and a change of scene; from you know what! Walking to the beach to watch the sunset, sitting in the hot tub gazing at the stars; you are surrounded by beauty. We have already booked to come back next year, the 2021 calendar is getting booked up, so we could not miss doing this again! We are sad to leave, but happy to look forward to our next trip.

Thank you so very much for creating this wonderful place that we have been able to enjoy these past four days. This is now our 10th Unique Homestays holiday and by far, all have been fantastic. The attention to detail is amazing and the quality of everything does not feel like a ´rental´. The testimonials were glowing, so we had high expectations and they were surpassed at The Sanctuary. Best welcome hamper ever, and from the moment we arrived, we felt relaxed. We will be forever grateful for these few days here; for one small moment, the craziness of the world we are living in was a distant memory.

What an absolute dream. You’ve thought of everything we could ever need. We’ve had the most relaxing stay and would 100% recommend The Sanctuary to anyone who wants to relax and leave all their cares at home. The hot tub is lovely, but the bath was the perfect way to relax after a day in the forest. There was not one moment where we needed something and it wasn´t there - even when we needed a zip lock bag to take the pumpkin and squash soup home that we made after we went and picked our own at the pumpkin patch! We’ve had the best time!

We could not have asked for anything better than The Sanctuary, as soon as we walked through the front door it felt like a home from home. You truly have thought of everything both inside and out. The hamper you left was a lovely thought. We´ve been very lucky with the weather and the location is amazing - five minutes from the beach! We made full use of the hot tub in the evenings, as well as the log burner to warm up on a cold night. Our only regret is that we aren´t staying for longer. We will definitely be coming back! Thank you ever so much.

What a fantastic secluded place to celebrate me reaching my 50th! You seem to have combined all the very best elements from all the properties we have stayed in over the years and combined them with beautiful design and the best quality... the hot tub, bikes, outdoor shower, fire pit etc! Thanks also so much for the most generous welcome hamper we have ever had! We loved walking and cycling and Keyhaven marshes and Lymington. Dinner at La Perle was lovely... and soaking in the hot tub! Of course we would love to come back one day!!

Thank you so much for the most amazing stay for our honeymoon. The Sanctuary is the perfect place to come for luxury and relaxation! We absolutely love the design and decor, lots of thought has gone into it which is why this place is so amazing. Thank you also for the hamper on arrival, we thoroughly enjoyed the local produce. We would recommend for anyone to come here, it has been just perfect!

This weekend was everything we hoped it would be, an absolute Sanctuary! The space is beautiful and the attention to detail is what makes it! We loved cycling down to the beach via Mr. Pinks and eating our chips on the front. We even had a fantastic roast at the Oak Inn and found a great spot at the Ocean Reef to people watch. The unexpectedly beautiful weather (15 degrees in Feb) meant we could enjoy the house to its full and it definitely has house goals! Thank you for the lovely hamper this will be a stay we won´t be forgetting any time soon!