Pipistrelle

Pipistrelle is a comfortably furnished holiday home sleeping up to six guests. Upstairs, the two bedrooms and shower room have been remodelled to a high standard, and there is a further bedroom and wet room downstairs making this an ideal property for extended families. Dog-friendly, the pretty private garden complete with small potting shed offers an ideal space to relax in. Ponies and donkeys are often gathered by the front gate, and the pipistrelle bat can be spotted at dusk.

The village of Brockenhurst, where livestock are free to roam the main street, is a short stroll away. Here you can find a selection of tea-rooms, pubs, wine bars and independent shops. The open forest, with miles of walks and cycle tracks, is easily accessible, and there is bicycle hire available in the village. The Georgian market town of Lymington is a 10 minute drive away.

Outside

Large private rear garden with lawn, mature shrubs and apple trees. Patio area with garden table and chairs.In the front garden there is a bench for watching the livestock wandering by, and a garage provides secure bicycle storage.

The local area

If you want a car free break, Brockenhurst is one of the best places to stay in the New Forest. It has a railway station in the heart of the village and branch line to the Georgian marine town of Lymington. London is just a 90 minute trip – perfect for a bolt hole weekend away.

Brockenhurst is in the centre of the New Forest. It’s a large, traditional English village displaying thatched cottages, quaint little lanes and gorgeous chocolate box picture perfect scenery. It’s a hotspot for visitors and locals to gather. It’s one of the largest villages in the area, yet its managed to preserve its countryside appeal and homely charm without the trappings of commercialism. The vibe in the village is a gentle pace of life akin to how a generation lived fifty years ago. There’s no huge superstore, instead you will find a large selection of shops selling everything you’ll need for a holiday including grocer, butcher, baker, village post office and chemist as well as an array of interesting shops selling beautiful gifts, books and hobby crafts.

The most famous residents of the village are the free roaming New Forest ponies, cattle and donkeys. They are often seen around the village, at garden gates and in the high street peeping in to the shops in the hope of a carrot or two. Visitors love the novelty of shopping alongside four legged friends.

There are lots of great photo opportunities in and around the village. Head to the ford, known as ‘The Watersplash’ at the bottom of the high street. You’ll often come across ponies and donkeys stopping off for a drink on their way to graze on the open forest which surrounds the village.

During warmer months’ visitors can head to a pretty picnic spot at Balmer Lawn. There’s lots of grass to lay out on as well as a shingle beach with shallow water overlooking the Lymington River – a great family spot!

It’s worth taking a look at the oldest church in the New Forest – St. Nicholas Parish Church which dates back to AD737. The church yard is just as fascinating. You’ll see an enormous Yew Tree to the left of the south entrance porch, that’s estimated to be over 1,000 years old. This is also a great spot to see a thick carpet of bluebells in the spring. Not far from the high street is the village hall which has a busy calendar of events throughout the year for locals and visitors to enjoy.

If you fancy some horseback riding, Brockenhurst Riding Stables based at the New Forest Activity Centre just outside the village have a great reputation. To hire bikes pop into Cyclexperience at the railway station, they have a large choice of bikes, electric bikes, tandems, tag-a-longs and children’s seats. There are lots of trails, routes and tracks from the village for bikes rides or walkers wanting anything from a short stroll to a daylong hike out in to the forest – pack a picnic and off you go.

Brockenhurst also has a wonderful collection of coffee shops and cafes. Try Rosie Lea's Tea House & Bakery and The Buttery. There are super friendly pubs and restaurant’s serving great food, our favourites include The Snakecatcher, The Foresters Arms, Bistro 26 and a great Indian restaurant called Dynasty. There’s also a good fish and chip shop and Chinese take away.

Parking

Parking on the driveway for 2 cars. Additional parking on the no-through road outside.

Please note the gate to the property should be kept closed at all times to prevent livestock gaining entry.

Additional information

Included Bed linen and towels, central heating (gas, secondary air source heat pump, underfloor heating) electricity, WiFi. Children Welcome. Pets 2 dogs welcome. Please note that they must be over the age of 1 year old (unless agreed with the owner prior to booking) and dogs must be fully housetrained and well behaved. Please note that there is a standard charge of £30 per pet per week. Bicycle Storage In secure garage. EV Charging is not available at this property. No Smoking. Telephone No landline, mobile reception good. Open forest 10 minute walk. Pubs The Cloud Hotel, The Huntsman Inn – both 5 minute walk. Shops Brockenhurst – 5 minute walk. Beach Milford-on-Sea -20 minute drive. Short Breaks Available low season bookable anytime, mid and high two weeks prior. Changeover Friday. Check in time: 5pm Check out time: 10am Property Self-catering holiday house.