Communal entrance hallway with stairs to first floor Entrance into apartment hallway with doors to all rooms.
Open plan lounge/kitchen/diner with comfortable seating, Smart TV, gate-leg table seating four when set up. Kitchen has an electric oven and induction hob, dishwasher, fridge with ice box, washing machine, microwave, Bosch Tassimo coffee machine and cafetiere. Sliding door to balcony from lounge area. Bedroom 1 with a 5ft king-sized bed, wardrobe and chest of drawers. Bedroom 2 with 3ft twin beds, wardrobe and chest of drawers. Shower room includes walk-in shower enclosure, heated towel rail, basin & WC. Cloakroom with hand basin and WC.
This comfortable and well-equipped two-bedroom apartment is situated in a small complex with private parking and communal gardens and benefits from a south facing balcony overlooking the Lymington River and with views beyond of The Solent and Isle of Wight.
An open plan living space includes comfortable seating, a small dining table and kitchen area. There are two bedrooms, a king and a twin, a modern shower room with large walk-in shower enclosure and a separate cloakroom.
From the apartment take a 5-minute stroll to the Isle of Wight ferry terminal, where you can travel as a foot passenger or with your car across The Solent to Yarmouth for an exciting day out! The Ferryman pub is located at the end of the driveway, a popular gastro pub, with indoor and outdoor seating areas. Within a 15 walk to the popular Georgian High Street, you will find a selection of restaurants, pubs, café’s and independent shops. The Saturday Charter Market is well-worth a visit, with a vast array of stalls lining the main street. The New Forest National Park is within a five-minute drive, with miles of heathland to explore on foot or bicycle amongst the free-roaming ponies, cows and donkeys.
A private south-facing balcony with outdoor dining set overlooks the Lymington River, with views of moored boats, The Solent and Isle of Wight in the distance, and Lymington Town Quay to the side. There are communal gardens surrounding the apartment building. A local train between the ferry terminal and Brockenhurst passes the apartment block with minimal noise impact.
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.
There is parking outside within the apartment grounds for one car and a visitor space if needed.
Included: Bed linen and towels (please provide your own beach towels if required), electric storage heating, Wi-Fi. Mobile reception is generally reasonable, although please check with your provider prior to booking. Pets: Not accepted Children: All ages welcome. High chair and bed guard available but there is no room for a travel cot in the bedrooms. EV Charging: Not available at this property. There are EV Charging points at the ferry terminal car park, just a couple of minutes away, which are available to the public. Short Breaks: Available all year round. Beaches: Milford on Sea 4 miles, Barton on Sea 7 miles, Highcliffe 9 miles. Local Facilities: The Ferryman pub – 2 minute walk, Elmers Court bar and restaurant – 5 minute walk. Shops, pubs, café’s and restaurants in Lymington High Street -15 minutes' walk or 2 minutes on the train which leaves twice every hour from nearby Lymington Pier station, where you will also find the Isle of Wight ferry terminal – 5 minute walk.
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