Entrance hall. Kitchen/diner includes built-in electric oven, gas hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, Nespresso coffee machine & Lavazza milk frother. Breakfast bar with three stools.Dining table with seating for six, French doors to the garden. Lounge with sofas, Smart TV with Freeview box and wood burning stove. Cloakroom with hand basin, WC and washer/dryer. Steep stairs with handrails either side to first floor. Bedroom 1 with king size bed (5ft) and wardrobe. Bedroom 2 with double bed (4ft 6) and hanging hooks. Family bathroom with bath, separate shower cubicle with rain showerhead, basin and WC. Bedroom 3 with hanging rail and drawer unit, zip and link twin beds (3ft), can be linked to make super-king size bed (6ft). Please advise of preferred bed configuration on booking.
The Buoys is a beautifully finished semi-detached Victorian Cottage nestled in the quiet residential streets of Lymington. The owners have thoughtfully refurbished the house in 2022 to make an ideal second home for letting all year round. The house has been tastefully furnished and is fully equipped for six guests, with crisp white linen and little luxuries including a Nespresso coffee machine and Lavazza milk frother.
The bustling Lymington High Street is just a 10 minute walk away with an array of shops, pubs and café’s to while away a few hours. Furthermore, there is plenty to entertain you in the town, whether you’re walkers, cyclists or just general social beings, the town is thriving throughout the year with much to do. Lymington Sea Water Baths located next to Lymington Haven Marina is a fantastic spot for families in the summer months, with paddleboarding, inflatable fun and kayaking. Just beyond is the Lymington and Keyhaven Nature Reserve which is a great spot for walking and cycling as well as a fantastic spot for birdwatching.
Access through the French doors in the dining area take you to a gravel patio with a second raised patio which includes garden table and chairs. There is also a large lawned area with pretty borders.
Visitors love this beautiful, Georgian market town that’s also a popular sailing resort. Lymington boasts three marinas and was the training ground for local hero Sir Ben Ainslie, you can see the golden letter box at the bottom of the high street, painted in recognition of his success with a fifth Gold Medal in the 2012 Olympic Games. Lymington is one of the largest towns in the New Forest and has a key role in the life of the area. This charming town is packed full of history dating back to the Norman Conquest, and is an important port on the west bank of the Lymington River on the Solent. Human habitation in the Lymington area dates back to the Iron Age, and a 6th Century BC hill fort known locally as Buckland Rings can still be seen today. As with many other towns and villages in the area, Lymington thrived during the Norman Conquest, thanks to its key location on the south coast.
If you want to leave your car at home and come by train, Lymington Rail line is a branch off the main Waterloo to Weymouth line. Once here, you’ll find regular buses with stops all over the New Forest and coastline.
There are lots of places to walk and amble in and around Lymington, these include characterful cobbled streets leading down to the town quay and harbour – a great place to relax and watch harbour life – fishing boats land their haul, yachts and leisure boats coming in and out.
There are lots of town events, activities and day trips from Lymington including fishing trips, boat and sailing charters, canoeing and kayaking, diving trips, mini cruises and ferry over to the Isle of Wight with your car or as a foot passenger.
Saturdays in the high street are a hive of activity, with a weekly street market selling everything from plants, clothes and household goods to home-made cakes, fruit and veg and a whole lot more. Shopping is great with a high street brands mixed with an interesting and eclectic mix of independent retailers and boutiques. There are a few supermarkets and specialist food shops for provisions to take back to your cottage, including one that makes their own home-made dishes and desserts and freezes them.
Lymington also has a number of really good eateries in and around the town, with the main concentration being around the high street. Lanes of Lymington serves superb food and also runs a cookery school. The Elderflower, whose chef/proprietor hails from the famous 5* Chewton Glen Hotel is superb.
During the warmer months you can relax in the bandstand gardens and enjoy some free musical entertainment. A few minutes’ further on are Lymington Sea Water Baths, the oldest of their kind in the UK, dating back to 1833. A short walk further on is the start of Keyhaven Nature Reserve. Well worth going to if you like birds, wildlife and natural beauty complimented with wonderful views across the Solent to the Isle of Wight.
Unrestricted on street parking available in the road outside the property.
Included Bed linen, towels (please bring own beach towels), WiFi, electricity, central heating (gas), welcome basket of logs in the appropriate season. Children All ages welcome. Stair gates, travel cot and high chair available on request. Please bring own cot bedding. Pets One dog welcome. Please note £30 pet charge per pet per week applies. Telephone None available. Mobile reception good. EV Charging not available at this property. Beach Milford on Sea 4 miles. Shops Waitrose a short 5 minute walk, or in Lymington High Street, 15 minute walk. Pubs/Restaurants Several available within walking distance. Short breaks Available all year round. Changeover Friday Check in time: 5pm Check out time: 10am Non-smoking
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