Beulah Lodge Netley, Southampton

Perfect for a family reunion or a group holiday, this spacious property sleeps eight guests in four bedrooms in comfort and style. With socialising at the heart of this home from home, the sliding doors from the living room to the kitchen allow for you to mingle in companionable groups, yet with enough space to spread out should a little solitude be required. Whether starting the day with a stroll around the nearby Royal Victoria Country Park or a dip in the heated, indoor swimming pool, there is plenty for young and old to enjoy. Cream walls and wooden floors make the perfect backdrop to understated furnishings and colourful textiles, with patio doors and large windows creating a light and spacious interior. Make use of the two living rooms, with the young curling up to watch a film, whilst older members catch up with a glass of wine, before reuniting for a relaxed family meal at the dining table. Here, open the patio doors to the garden and dine with the fresh air drifting in as the children come and go as they please. After a day in the elements, the utility room is ideal for drying wet gear and very useful for lots of wellie boots, and the ground-floor shower room ideal for washing off all the mud! When its time for bed, the brightly patterned feature walls in the bedrooms add a touch of character, cosy for a nights sleep to recharge the batteries. The king-size bedroom has an en-suite shower room, with a further king-size bedroom able to be made into a twin on request, flexible for many party make-ups. Start your day with a coffee on the patio as the children play games on the lawn, splashing in the swimming pool for a refreshing dip whenever they please. Off-road parking for four cars is ideal for groups arriving separately and, with a pub and shop within walking distance, stocking up for everyone is easy.