Short Stay Homes

Luxury holiday homes in the south of England

Short Stay Homes is a company that owns and manages high-end self-catering holiday accommodation in the south of England. Its portfolio is concentrated in four areas: the New Forest and Hampshire, Dorset, Devon and Salisbury. All properties are dog-friendly and have a hot tub, according to the company's own information.

The accommodations are available for short stays throughout the year, with options ranging from three nights to longer periods. The offer includes thatched cottages, a Georgian mansion in Christchurch, country houses and large-capacity properties.

Properties in the New Forest and Hampshire

In the New Forest area, the company offers several houses with very different capacities:

• Mews Hill with Glamping Hut: up to 13 people
• Beck Cottage: up to 14 people
• Mews Hill: up to 11 people
• Criddlestyle Cottage: up to 10 people
• Riverside Lodge: up to 4 people
• Riverside Lodge & Glamping Pod: up to 6 people
• Forest Drove: up to 12 people
• New Forest Cottages: up to 23 people
• Arniss Farmhouse: 12 + 2 people
• Arniss Lodge: 6 + 2 people
• Arniss: up to 20 people

Properties in Dorset, Devon and Salisbury

In Dorset, the company manages accommodations in Christchurch and the surrounding area: The Quays (up to 25 people), Quay House (up to 15), Quay Corner (up to 10) and Galtons Cottage (up to 16).

In Devon, the offer includes Blackdown Views with Shepherds Hut (up to 14 people), Blackdown Views (up to 12), Farm House (10, expandable to 16), South Farm Holiday Cottages (from 2 to 45 people) and Devon Long House (up to 16).

In Salisbury is Osmund House, with capacity for 17 people plus 2 additional.

Services and extras

The company allows additional services to be added during the booking process, including hot tub hire, exclusive fishing, e-mountain bike hire and VW Camper Van hire. It also offers negotiated discounts on activities for guests, in collaboration with Experience Hampshire, covering everything from dining to sports.

Short Stay Homes accepts dogs in all its properties. It has a section for special offers and late availability, and allows you to subscribe to a mailing list to receive promotions.

Awards and media coverage

The company has received the Visit England Gold award for its Quay House property in Christchurch, an accolade it has managed to retain. It also holds the Beautiful South Award for excellence, corresponding to the 2020-2012 period according to published information. One of its properties, Riverside Lodge, appeared on the TV programme 'Gone Fishing' in May 2025.

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