Robeen
- 2 Bedrooms
Entrance hall. Spacious Sitting/dining room with TV, recordable BT Vision, video and DVD players and large French windows to patio area and garden. Kitchen/breakfast room with ceramic hob, electric cooker, microwave, fridge-freezer and dishwasher. There are French windows from the breakfast area to the patio. Bedroom 1 with king size bed (5ft)and en suite shower room. Bedroom 2 with twin single beds (3ft). Bedroom 3 with bunkbeds (3ft). Bedroom 4 with single bed (3ft) and wash basin. Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, hand basin and WC. Utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer and small fridge.
Situated in the attractive rural Woodside area of Lymington, with fields and park with extensive children's play area, this spacious bungalow provides comfortable holiday accommodation in a quiet residential position. It is about five minutes' walk from the property to the Old Salterns, and from there it is possible to walk along the coast to Keyhaven – this area of the coast is a bird sanctuary. There is a sunny and well-screened garden at the rear, which is ideal for children, with patio, barbecue and garden furniture. It is also within about fifteen minutes' walk of Lymington High Street.
Accessed from the living room and breakfast area is a sunny paved patio with large al fresco dining table and chairs. The private, level, enclosed rear garden is laid to lawn and a delightful sunny spot. The gravelled driveway, framed by a huge oak tree, leads to a parking area at the front of the cottage, with a further level lawn.
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.
Ample parking in driveway. Garage not available.
Included: Bed linen (please note some pillows may contain feathers),(tea towels are provided but please provide your own bath towels) electricity, central heating (gas) and WiFi. High chair, stair gate and travel cot (please provide your own cot bedding). Pets: Regret no pets. Please note, owners own dog occasionally visits the property. No smoking – Non smokers only please EV Charging is not available at this property. Telephone: For incoming calls and outgoing 999 calls only. Mobile reception variable. WiFi: Available Beaches Milford on Sea 4 miles. Shops, restaurants and pubs in Lymington, a fifteen minute walk or a few minutes by car. Fisherman's Rest – five minute walk. Short Breaks: Available low season when booked 2 weeks prior to holiday start date Changeover: Friday Check in times: 3pm Check out times: 10am