Belmore End

Situated in a quiet residential cul de sac in the pretty coastal town of Lymington Belmore End is an ideal holiday base suitable for families and couples of all ages. The detached dog friendly bungalow offers spacious accommodation in three bedrooms for up to six people with a large private south facing garden. Being on one level this property is particularly suitable for the whole family including those with limited mobility.

From here it is possible to take a 5 minute stroll to Marks & Spencers and Lymington High Street with plenty of shops, café’s, pubs and restaurants. The waterfront and coastline areas are within easy reach for interesting walks and cycle rides. Miles of open heathland in the New Forest are within a 15/20 minute drive with the quaint villages of Brockenhurst, Burley and Beaulieu definitely worth a visit.

Outside

Large south and south west facing mature garden mainly laid to lawn, bordered by colourful shrubs, surrounding three sides of the property. Sunny patio with ample garden furniture. Rotary washing line. Please note for the property and garden to be enclosed the front gates need to be closed.

The local area

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.

Parking

Parking on private driveway for three cars or on quiet roadside in front of house.

EV Charging This property offers electric vehicle charging via an untethered MyEnergi zappi EV charger; please bring your own charging cable. Please let us know at the time of booking; there will be a £30.00 per vehicle per week charge.

Additional information

Included Bed linen, towels (please bring own beach towels) WiFi, electricity and central heating (gas). Children All ages welcome. Pets Up to two dogs welcome. Please note there is a standard pet charge of £30 per pet per week. Telephone None available Mobile reception variable. Wifi Fibre optic broadband available. Bicycle Storage Available in garage. EV Charging is available at this property. See Parking section for more information. Beach Milford on Sea 4 miles. Shops Lymington High Street 5-15 minutes' walk. Pubs Several in High Street and the White Hart. Short breaks Available low season at anytime, mid and high season two weeks before. Changeover Friday Check in times: 4.30pm Check out times: 10am Non smoking