GROUND FLOOR
Entrance is from the parking area into the courtyard garden and through the rear door into the kitchen/diner with table seating 4 and French doors back into rear courtyard garden. Kitchen area with electric double oven and hob, integrated fridge/freezer, washing machine and slimline dishwasher plus microwave oven, toaster, kettle and cafetiere Door to downstairs cloakroom with basin and WC. Sitting Room with sofa and two chairs, Smart TV and ornamental fireplace. Door to porch and front door into mews. Stairs to first floor from dining area.
FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom 1 with 4ft 6in double bed, wardrobe and drawer unit. Bedroom 2 with twin 2ft 6in beds, wardrobe and drawer unit. Bathroom with bath and shower over, wash basin and WC.
Located just moments from the heart of Lyndhurst, known as the ‘capital’ of the New Forest, The Smithy is tucked away in a little mews of cottages. With its own private parking and pretty, secluded courtyard garden, it is a little oasis of calm within this vibrant village.
Downstairs a cosy lounge leads into a refitted country kitchen with modern amenities and relaxed dining area overlooking the courtyard garden, the perfect spot for al fresco meals and drinks during your stay. Upstairs are two comfortable bedrooms and a bathroom.
Lyndhurst is set within the New Forest National Park, and is a great base for exploring this unique area, with its free roaming ponies, cattle and donkeys. There are miles of tracks and cute honeypot villages to wander through on foot, bicycle or horseback. During the summer season, the New Forest open air tour bus also passes through the village – a great way to hop on and off wherever you choose. 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, and bikes can be hired in the village. 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.
Regret not suitable for children under 5 years of age.
Accessed from the dining room, the enclosed courtyard garden is a lovely feature of The Smithy, with seasonal planting and outdoor furniture for meals and drinks in the open air.
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.
There is one private parking space located just behind the garden to the rear of the cottage.
Please note that this property does not have suitable facilities for charging electric vehicles. The nearest charging point is the public car park off Lyndhurst High Street.
Included: Bed linen and towels (guests must provide their own beach towels), gas central heating, internet and Wi-Fi. There is no landline telephone available but mobile reception is generally reasonable, although please check with your provider prior to booking. Pets: Not accepted Children: Regret not suitable for children under 5 years of age. Bicycle Storage: Available on request within the garden shed. EV Charging: It is not possible to charge an electric vehicle at this property. The nearest charging points are within the public car park off Lyndhurst High Street. Short Breaks: Available low season bookable any time, mid and high seasons bookable 2 weeks before. Beaches: Milford on Sea, Barton on Sea, Avon Beach (sandy) all within 10 miles (15/20 minutes by car). Local Facilities: The Mailman’s Arms and The Stag (2 minute walk), plenty of café’s, restaurants and pubs within the village, including Thai, Indian, Italian and traditional. Tesco Express and Co-Op within a 5 minute walk. The New Forest Tour open air buses also pass through Lyndhurst.
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