No, you haven't stepped through the looking glass – this quirky home really is as marvellous as it seems. Nestled in a charming hamlet, it's designed with kids both young and old in mind. From the tea-cup stools and clouds in the dining room, you could spend all day counting the whimsical details dotted around the main house and the converted shed at the bottom of the garden. With an abundance of games, puzzles, fancy-dress, toys, books and DVDs, wholesome family fun is not in short supply here. There's even a painted caravan where kids can enjoy their own space while the adults sit around the brazier to catch up with a glass of wine as the sun goes down. With a quiet beach just a kilometre away at the end of the lane, you can enjoy paddling, rock pooling and spotting wild ponies by the sea. Or, head inland to explore the ancient woodland that the New Forest national park is famous for – we guarantee you'll leave this hideaway feeling like you've visited Wonderland.

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