Solent Lookout

Located in the heart of the bustling sailing town of Lymington, Solent Lookout is a traditional three storey townhouse with views across the Lymington River and The Solent beyond from the first floor sitting room and second floor twin bedroom. Just a short stroll away takes you to the vibrant heart of Lymington with its many pubs, cafes, shops and restaurants.

This comfortably furnished holiday home is perfectly placed for trips to the coast and the New Forest National Park. A spacious dining room leads to a well-equipped kitchen breakfast room, with the first floor sitting room offering river views with plenty of relaxed seating and bookshelves lined with interesting books for guests to enjoy. The master bedroom suite is located on this floor, and a second staircase leads to the top of the house, with 3 further bedrooms and family bathroom. Outside, the paved rear garden captures the summer sun and offers a peaceful spot to relax, with the westerly aspect allowing for long evening meals in the garden.

The bustling coastal town of Lymington is filled with cobbled streets, quirky shops, and a Georgian High Street with weekly Saturday market. Guests can take a ferry from the marina across to the Isle of Wight and enjoy the breath-taking views back across the pretty town and salt marshes. Just a short stroll or cycle from the property is the start of the coastal path leading along the sea wall to Keyhaven, passing the Lymington Sea Water Baths with giant inflatable course. There are various beaches within easy reach of the property which offer a great day out, and the New Forest National Park is a short drive away, with miles of tracks and footpaths to explore amongst the free-roaming ponies, cattle and donkeys.

Reduced Occupancy Discount is offered for 4 guests or less requiring 2 bedrooms or less. Please enquire for further details.

Outside

Paved lower patio accessed from the dining room and kitchen, with several steps leading up to a paved rear garden with table and chairs and several flowerbeds with seasonal planting.

The local area

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.

Parking

There is on street parking available in the nearby residential side roads. Additionally, a public car parking clock is provided for your stay (against a £70.00 refundable deposit). This will be able to be paid for in advance over the phone.

Please note that this property does not have suitable facilities for charging electric vehicles.

Additional information

Included: Bed linen and towels (Guests must provide their own beach/dog towels), gas central heating. Internet and Telephone: Wi-Fi. There is no landline telephone available but mobile reception is generally reasonable, although please check with your provider prior to booking. Pets: 2 dogs welcome. Must be over the age of 1 year old (unless agreed with the owner prior to booking), fully housetrained and well behaved. Pet charge £30 per dog per week. Children: Any age welcome. Highchair and travel cot available on request, please bring own cot bedding and stair gates fitted on the bottom of both staircases. Bed guard available for cabin bed. Reduced Occupancy Discount: Offered for 4 guests or less requiring 2 bedrooms or less. Please enquire for further details. Bicycle Storage: Available in shed at own risk. EV Charging is not available at this property. Short Breaks: Available all year round. Beaches: Milford on Sea 3 miles, Highcliffe (sandy) 9 miles. Local Facilities: The Kings Head (0.1 miles), The Ship Inn (0.2 miles). All the amenities of Lymington town (0.1 mile) including supermarkets, shops, cafes, pubs, restaurants, leisure centre and a petrol station.