Entrance into hallway with doors to all rooms. Lounge overlooking the garden, with plenty of comfortable seating, inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove, Smart TV with full Sky package. French doors leading to garden terrace. Doors to conservatory with table and chairs and door to garden. Kitchen overlooking the open Forest where ponies can often be seen grazing. Built-in electric double oven, electric hob, integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher, microwave and cafetiere. Door to utility room with washing machine. Dining room with table seating six. Cloakroom with basin and WC. Stairs to first floor. Master Bedroom 1 with king size bed (5ft), built-in wardrobes and storage, dressing table and drawer unit. En suite bathroom with bath and shower over, basin and WC. Bedroom 2 with zip and link super king size bed (6ft) which can be configured as twin single beds (3ft) – please advise at time of booking. Built-in wardrobe and drawer unit. Bedroom 3 with twin single beds (3ft), built-in wardrobe and drawer unit. Bathroom with roll-top bath and shower attachment, basin and WC.
Overlooking the picturesque Waters Green in the popular New Forest village of Brockenhurst, Chamberlains Cottage is a delightful holiday home. Comfortably accommodating six guests, the cottage offers all the luxuries of modern living alongside a charming cosy interior, with exposed beams and a beautiful inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove, perfect for hunkering down during those out of season breaks after long crisp forest walks.
The double length lounge has plenty of comfortable seating for the whole family to relax and enjoy with cosy fireside seating and open corner sofa for TV viewing. A bright garden room offers beautiful views of the gardens beyond and the elegant dining room has seating for six. There is a fully equipped country kitchen which overlooks Waters Green, where ponies can often be seen grazing, and a separate utility room.
Upstairs are three bedrooms, the master with en suite and views towards Waters Green, and a luxury bathroom with roll-top bath. The garden is a particularly attractive feature of Chamberlains Cottage, with a large lawn, pretty borders and outdoor seating perfect for al fresco dining. And of course there is direct access to the open Forest from the front of the cottage on foot or bicycle!
The village of Brockenhurst is within a 5 minute walk of the cottage, with a selection of pubs, restaurants and café’s as well as a choice of mini supermarkets and gift shops. The renowned Pig restaurant is close by, as is The Balmer Lawn Hotel, both offering fine dining options, and there is a day spa at Careys Manor just a short walk away. The New Forest National Park, with its free-roaming ponies, cattle and donkeys is right outside the front of the property, with miles of walking and cycling routes to explorer. Within a short drive or train ride is the Georgian market town of Lymington where you can also catch the ferry to the Isle of Wight for an exciting day out! Other local attractions include Beaulieu National Motor Museum, Bucklers Hard Maritime Museum and many beaches along the Solent and south coast beyond.
The garden is a beautiful feature, with a shingle path surrounding the cottage and a small terrace outside the lounge with bistro set – a perfect spot for a morning coffee or evening sundowner! The flat lawn is surrounded by beds with shrubs and seasonal planting, and a patio area has a dining table and chairs for al fresco meals during your stay.
If you want a car free break, Brockenhurst is one of the best places to stay in the New Forest. It has a railway station in the heart of the village and branch line to the Georgian marine town of Lymington. London is just a 90 minute trip – perfect for a bolt hole weekend away.
Brockenhurst is in the centre of the New Forest. It’s a large, traditional English village displaying thatched cottages, quaint little lanes and gorgeous chocolate box picture perfect scenery. It’s a hotspot for visitors and locals to gather. It’s one of the largest villages in the area, yet its managed to preserve its countryside appeal and homely charm without the trappings of commercialism. The vibe in the village is a gentle pace of life akin to how a generation lived fifty years ago. There’s no huge superstore, instead you will find a large selection of shops selling everything you’ll need for a holiday including grocer, butcher, baker, village post office and chemist as well as an array of interesting shops selling beautiful gifts, books and hobby crafts.
The most famous residents of the village are the free roaming New Forest ponies, cattle and donkeys. They are often seen around the village, at garden gates and in the high street peeping in to the shops in the hope of a carrot or two. Visitors love the novelty of shopping alongside four legged friends.
There are lots of great photo opportunities in and around the village. Head to the ford, known as ‘The Watersplash’ at the bottom of the high street. You’ll often come across ponies and donkeys stopping off for a drink on their way to graze on the open forest which surrounds the village.
During warmer months’ visitors can head to a pretty picnic spot at Balmer Lawn. There’s lots of grass to lay out on as well as a shingle beach with shallow water overlooking the Lymington River – a great family spot!
It’s worth taking a look at the oldest church in the New Forest – St. Nicholas Parish Church which dates back to AD737. The church yard is just as fascinating. You’ll see an enormous Yew Tree to the left of the south entrance porch, that’s estimated to be over 1,000 years old. This is also a great spot to see a thick carpet of bluebells in the spring. Not far from the high street is the village hall which has a busy calendar of events throughout the year for locals and visitors to enjoy.
If you fancy some horseback riding, Brockenhurst Riding Stables based at the New Forest Activity Centre just outside the village have a great reputation. To hire bikes pop into Cyclexperience at the railway station, they have a large choice of bikes, electric bikes, tandems, tag-a-longs and children’s seats. There are lots of trails, routes and tracks from the village for bikes rides or walkers wanting anything from a short stroll to a daylong hike out in to the forest – pack a picnic and off you go.
Brockenhurst also has a wonderful collection of coffee shops and cafes. Try Rosie Lea's Tea House & Bakery and The Buttery. There are super friendly pubs and restaurant’s serving great food, our favourites include The Snakecatcher, The Foresters Arms, Bistro 26 and a great Indian restaurant called Dynasty. There’s also a good fish and chip shop and Chinese take away.
Available for several cars on the private driveway. Please keep the gate closed at all times to prevent livestock entering the grounds!
Included: Welcome hamper and complimentary miniature toiletries in the bathrooms, bed linen, towels (please bring own beach towels) WiFi, electricity and central heating (gas), welcome basket of logs in the appropriate season. Hair dryer. Iron. Children: All ages welcome. Highchair, travel cot (please bring own cot bedding) and stair gate available on request. Pets: Regret not accepted. Bike storage: Available within the lockable garage by prior arrangement. EV Charging is not available at this property. Beaches: Milford on Sea, Highcliffe and Avon Beaches (sandy) within a 20 minute drive. Shops: Tesco Express and Co-Op, Brockenhurst – 2 minute drive, Waitrose Lymington – 10 minute drive. Pubs: The Huntsman, The Snakecatcher, The Foresters and The Commoners Wine Bar, Brockenhurst – 5-10 minute walk. Restaurants: The Balmer Lawn Hotel, Careys Manor – 5-10 minute walk, The Pig – 5 minute drive. Riding Stables: Brockenhurst Riding Stables. Short breaks: Available low season bookable any time, bookable two weeks before the stay in the mid/high seasons. Changeover: Friday Check in times: 4pm Check out times: 10am Non-smoking
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