Entrance through front door into lobby.
Open plan lounge/kitchen/diner with steep cottage stairs to first floor. Lounge area with comfortable seating, Smart TV with Freeview. Dining area with table seating four, ornamental fireplace and French doors to garden. Kitchen with electric oven and gas hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave and washing machine.
Cottage stairs to first floor
Bedroom 1 with 5ft king size bed, built-in wardrobe and dressing table. Bathroom with bath and shower over, basin & WC.
Cottage stairs to second floor. Bedroom 2 with 3ft twin beds, built-in wardrobe.
Crib Cottage is a pretty terraced holiday home on a quiet lane bordering Woodside Park and leading down to the coastal path and saltmarshes on the edge of Lymington. Comfortably furnished, the open plan living space includes seating at the front, with the dining area overlooking the courtyard garden and a well-equipped kitchen. Steep cottage stairs take you up to the master bedroom and bathroom on the first floor, and a cosy twin bedroom under the eaves is on the second floor. The decking area outside is ideal for al fresco dining, with lovely views over the park
The cottage is within a 15-20 minute walk of Lymington High Street, with its of selection of independent restaurants, pubs, café’s and boutique shops, as well as popular chains. The Saturday Charter Market is well-worth a visit, with a vast array of stalls lining the main street. A five-minute walk from the cottage takes you to the sea wall for lovely walks around the Lymington Keyhaven Nature Reserve, an area renowned for birdwatching throughout the year and views across The Solent towards the Isle of Wight. 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. The beaches of the south coast are within easy travelling distance, making Crib Cottage a wonderful base to explore all that the area has to offer.
Crib Cottage is not suitable for children under 5 years of age.
A courtyard garden with flagstones and decking overlooking the park. Outdoor dining set for al fresco meals and drinks.
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 unrestricted parking for one car on the road outside.
Included: Bed linen and towels (please provide your own beach towels if required), gas central heating, Wi-Fi.Mobile reception is generally reasonable, although please check with your provider prior to booking. Pets: Regret not accepted at this property. Children: Only suitable for children over the age of 5. Internal stairs: There are steep stairs within the property. Parking: Unrestricted parking available on the road outside.. EV Charging: Not available at this property. Short Breaks: Available all year round from a Friday/Monday. Beaches: Milford on Sea 4 miles, Barton on Sea 7 miles, Highcliffe 9 miles. Local Facilities: The popular Fisherman’s Rest is the nearest pub, with the Chequers pub a short walk away down a country lane. A variety of shops, pubs, café’s and restaurants are to be found in Lymington High Street –all within a 15-minute walk.
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