Camellia Cottage is a deligthful cottage sleeping up to 6 guests and is dog friendly too. The cottage is just a short walk from Lyndhurst high street.
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Entrance into hall. Door to comfortable lounge with log burner, flat screen digital TV with freeview, BT box which includes BT sport, DVD player and Bluetooth/DAB Hifi and radio. Dining room with seating for six and window over the garden. Door through to fully fitted kitchen with gas hob, electric oven, fridge-freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, coffee percolator and Ninja air fryer. Downstairs cloakroom with WC and hand basin. Steep cottage stairs to first floor: Bedroom 1 with king size bed (5ft), wardrobe and TV. Bathroom with bath with fixed shower over, hand basin and WC. Steep cottage stairs to second floor: Bedroom 2 with continental size double bed into the eaves and views over the forest. Bedroom 3 with twin single beds (3ft) and views to the front. Please note one of the beds has limited headroom due to the eaves of the roof.
Delightful semi-detached cottage set in a quiet residential cul-de-sac within walking distance of Lyndhurst and its many boutique shops, pubs and restaurants. The cottage benefits from peaceful views over playing fields and the open Forest beyond, and offers guests comfortable, attractive and welcoming accommodation over three floors.
Downstairs the cosy lounge has a wood burning stove, perfect for warming the cottage during wintery stays. A separate dining room overlooks the garden, and leads into the well-equipped kitchen with separate cloakroom. Cottage stairs take you up to the master bedroom and family bathroom on the first floor, with two further bedrooms on the top floor. Outside, the pretty rear garden is a wonderful place to relax, with a good sized lawn and seasonal planting. The camellia after which the cottage is named is simply stunning when in full bloom!
This well equipped property is an ideal base from which to explore the surrounding New Forest National Park. Lyndhurst is home to the New Forest Heritage Centre and museum, which tells the history of the area and offers information on local walks and cycle paths. The open forest is a short stroll away, where ponies, cattle and donkeys roam free. Other local attractions include the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, Longdown Activity Farm, New Forest Wildlife Park, Paulton’s Park, nearby Furzey Gardens and Calshot Activity Centre.
Outside
The enclosed garden is partly laid to lawn with a large patio just outside the back door, which enjoys sunshine for a large part of the day. There is a good sized garden table and benches for enjoying meals and drinks outside, and plenty of seasonal planting in the borders, pots and hanging baskets, giving lots of colour and interest throughout the year.
The local area
The large village of Lyndhurst is known as the ‘Capital of the New Forest’. The most important property in the village and indeed the forest, is The Queens House, which you can find at the top of the high street. It’s home to the New Forest Verderers’, an ancient organisation dating back to the 13th Century. The Verderers’ sit here, meet in the hall and court to oversee, administer and protect the rights of local commoning practices and conserve the forests landscape. The Queens House is also the local headquarters of the Forestry Commission.
Lyndhurst’s high street is lined with lots of independent shops, cafes and eateries. Our favourites include: ‘Shave Green’, a treasure trove of intriguing vintage and quirky gifts, ornaments, trinkets and collectables. Shoppers can step back in time at ‘The Old Apothecary’, a magical collection of knick-knacks, remedies, oils, soaps and unusual bath time treats with a modern twist. ‘Pages of Lyndhurst’ is best described as an emporium of popular and unusual alcoholic drinks, teas and coffee beans, novelties and gifts with friendly knowledgeable staff. If you have a couple of hundred thousand pounds (preferably more) to spare, pop into the Meridien showroom at the bottom of the high street and take a look at their selection of Ferrari and Maserati cars for sale.
Food and Drink The Curry Leaf has an excellent reputation for Indian dishes, Italian food lovers should head to The Pergola and for authentic Thai cuisine try the Siam Thai Lounge. For great pub food The Waterloo Arms is a must. Just two miles away in the hamlet of Bank is one of the New Forests best pubs for food, The Oak Inn.
The New Forest Centre can be found in the village centre car park. It’s crammed full of activities, information and what’s on in The New Forest National Park. It offers Visitor Information and houses a gallery and a gift shop. Within the same building is The New Forest Museum, depicting the forest’s rich history, heritage and way of life for its human and animal inhabitants.
The town centre maybe a hive of activity, but Lyndhurst has plenty of green spaces to burn off energy or relax with a book. The Mount and Bolton's Bench to the right as you head out towards Ashurst, is a lovely expanse of grass to fly kites, play rounder’s and enjoy a picnic. Turn right before the Mount on to the Beaulieu road, after a couple of hundred yards you’ll find the village cricket pitch, often surrounded by ponies and donkeys. A lovely place to spend a sunny summer afternoon watching a match.
Other days in Lyndhurst could encompass a bike ride. Trax Bike Hire in the village will deliver bikes to your cottage; or you can pick them up from their shop along with a choice of cycle routes. New Forest Golf Club in Lyndhurst wins rave reviews for its 18 well designed holes and friendly atmosphere. The New Forest Reptile centre is only a mile away; and has enclosures of British reptiles and New Forest Reptile Centreamphibians with lots of information and guides on hand to tell you how they are being conserved in the New Forest.
The pre-Raphaelite church of St Michael and All Angels has a striking 160ft (49m) spire, beautiful stained glass windows and the grave of Alice Liddell, Lewis Carroll's inspiration for Alice in Wonderland.
During the warmer months there’s an open top double decker bus tour with optional audio commentary. There’s a choice of 3 routes, all of which start and finish in Lyndhurst. Tickets are open for the day, so you can jump off at a different village, beach or attraction and catch a later bus back. The Visitor Information Centre has more details.
Parking
Parking for one car right outside property. Please note that the drive way is narrow but there is space directly in front of the property or on-street parking available within the nearby roads.
Additional information
Included: Bed linen, towels, electricity, gas central heating and WiFi access. Please provide your own beach towels if required. High chair and stair gate available. One basket of logs/kindling supplied in the appropriate season. Pets: One dog welcome. Must be over the age of 1 year old (unless agreed with the owner prior to booking) and dogs must be fully housetrained and well behaved. Please note there is a standard charge of £30 per pet per week. EV Charging is not available at this property. No Smoking Telephone: Incoming calls and outgoing emergency calls only. Beach Calshot Beach or Milford on Sea 15 miles. Shops Within walking distance. Pubs Several within walking distance. Golf nearby in Lyndhurst. A set of golf clubs are at the house for guests to use. Short Breaks: Available all year round. Changeover: Flexible. Check in times: 3pm Check out times: 10am
