Front door into hallway with stairs to first floor. Lounge with comfortable seating, coffee table and Smart TV. French doors to garden. Dining room with table seating 6 guests, digital radio and additional crockery/glassware. Kitchen with gas cooker, fridge, washing machine and microwave, cafetiere. Cloakroom with sink and WC. Stairs to first floor. Bedroom 1 with super king size (6ft) bed, TV, built-in wardrobe, drawer unit, dressing table and sink. Bedroom 2 with double (4ft 6in) bed built-in wardrobe and dressing table. Bedroom 3 with single (3ft) bed and built-in wardrobe. Bathroom with bath and shower over, basin and WC. Garage with freezer and plenty of storage for bikes.
Coach End is in a central position within the popular New Forest town of Lymington. Comfortably furnished and accommodating five guests and two dogs, the enviable location of the cottage allows easy access to all that this bustling sailing town has to offer. Within minutes you can stroll to the High Street, with plenty of shops, cafes pubs and restaurants to while away a few hours. There is a children’s play park just across the road, and dog walks right from the doorstep.
Downstairs there is a well equipped kitchen and separate dining room overlooking the garden. The large lounge has plenty of seating options, and French doors open onto the pretty garden. Upstairs there are three bedrooms, the master with vanity sink, and a family bathroom. Outside, the private rear garden has a flat lawn and patio area with seating areas to sit and relax with an evening tipple after a busy day exploring!
Lymington is a wonderful base to enjoy birdwatching, we have seen the return of Great and Little Egrets, Avocets and the latest arrivals Spoonbills. Marsh Harriers soar over the reed beds at Keyhaven and, if you’re very lucky, you may even see a White-tailed Eagle, recently re-introduced as part of a breeding programme on the Isle of Wight. In the summer, Little and Common Terns nest and you may be treated to their spectacular dives into the sea to catch their prey. Dartford and Cetti’s warblers can be seen (or heard) in the gorse bushes right next to the path. The autumn and winter see the arrival of thousands of migrating wildfowl from Scandinavia and Greenland. You will see rafts of Brent Geese and ducks including Wigeon, Teal, Pintails and Gadwalls.
Lymington’s ancient charter market lines the High Street every Saturday and is a must visit, with a wide selection of stalls and crafts. The Lymington Sea Water Baths with inflatable course is close by, as are the marinas and coastal path, for walking and cycling with views across the Solent towards the Isle of Wight. Wander down to the station to catch a train to the ferry port and onto Yarmouth, just a 30 minute trip. The beautiful New Forest National Park is within a 10 minute drive with miles of heathland to explore – enjoy walking, cycling or horse riding amongst the free-roaming ponies, cattle and donkeys. Other local attractions include the National Motor Museum and Palace House at Beaulieu, Paultons Park and Peppa Pig World and a choice of glorious beaches along the coastline towards Bournemouth.
The private garden is mainly laid to lawn with a patio and seating area, and there is a parasol for warm sunny days.
Garage with freezer and plenty of storage for bikes.
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 parking for one car on the pavement on Barfields, next to the small extension.
Included: Bed linen and towels (bring own beach towels), central heating (gas), electricity, WiFi. Children: All ages welcome. High chair and travel cot (please bring own cot bedding) available on request. Pets: Two well behaved dogs welcome. Must be over the age of 1 year old (unless agreed with the owner prior to booking) and dogs must be fully house trained and well behaved. Please note that there is a standard pet charge of £30 per pet per week. No Smoking. Bicycle Storage: Bikes can be stored in the garage. EV Charging is not available at this property. Shops: Lymington High Street, Tesco Express – 5 minute walk, Waitrose – 4 minute drive. Pubs: The Angel & Blue Pig, The Kings Head, The Ship Inn on the quay – all within a 10 minute walk. Restaurants: The Elderflower (3 AA Rosettes), Stanwell House, Lanes of Lymington. Beaches: Milford on Sea, Barton on Sea, Avon Beach (sandy) all within 10 miles (15/20 minutes by car). Short breaks: Available from a Saturday anytime of year. Changeover: Saturday. Property: Self-catering holiday home.
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