Entrance through main door into entrance vestibule/boot room. Lounge with plenty of comfortable seating, open fireplace and Smart TV. Kitchen/diner with wooden dining table and chairs to seat six. Range cooker with electric one and a half ovens and gas hob (LPG), dishwasher, under counter larder fridge and freezer, microwave. Back door to garden. Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer. Bedroom 3 with two 3ft single beds, which can be made into a 6ft super-king or twin 3ft singles (please advise preferred bed configuration when booking). Wardrobe and drawers. Shower room with shower cubicle, hand basin, WC and heated towel rail. Hallway with seating and ornamental wood burner, stable door to garden and stairs to: FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1 with 5ft king size bed, built-in wardrobe and drawer units. En-suite bathroom with bath and shower over, wash basin, WC, heated towel rail and underfloor heating. Bedroom 2 with 3ft twin beds, built-in wardrobe and drawers. Bathroom with small bath, wash basin and WC.
You’ll find Crooked Cottage rooted in the forest, surrounded by ancient trees, fields and pink heather tinged heathland. It’s the kind of holiday home where both the location and the cottage take centre stage. Free-roaming New Forest ponies and donkeys graze just beyond the garden gate and rugged walks and cycle tracks lead directly from the cottage.
The large lounge is dotted with squishy sofas around an open fire with room for all to relax and unwind after a busy day exploring. A separate snug area is ideal for younger guests to enjoy games, or a peaceful spot to relax with a book. The modern and well-equipped kitchen with dining space is perfect for a mingle and meals, and leads out to the rear terrace. There are three comfortable bedrooms, including one downstairs which can be made as a twin or super-king, and each benefits from their own bathroom. The cottage is encircled by a flourishing garden of tall hedges mingling with summer blooms and fruit trees. There are little spots all over the garden to sit and while away the time, while a sweeping lawn swirls around the cottage for garden games and children to play. And for those magical suppers in the summer sun, a wooden dining set is just outside the kitchen door.
The nearby coastal yachting town of Lymington is just 3 miles away, where there are plenty of boutique shops, restaurants, pubs and coastal walks to enjoy, along with a weekly Charter market lining the main street every Saturday. Brockenhurst village is also 3 miles away, where you will find local shops including mini supermarkets, award winning bakery, butchers, grocers, pubs and eateries. The south coastal beaches of Milford and Highcliffe are within an easy drive.
Please note that access to Crooked Cottage is via an unmade gravel track. Please drive carefully as there may be potholes and New Forest ponies or donkeys can be gathered on this track at any time.
The large natural garden surrounds the cottage, mainly laid to lawn with fruit trees and bordered by high hedging. There are several seating areas to choose from, and a wooden dining set is close to the cottage for drinks and meals outside.
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.
On the private driveway for several cars.
Included: Bed linen and towels (guests must provide their own beach towels if required), oil-fired central heating, WiFi, basket of logs in the appropriate season. Mobile reception is fair, although WiFi calling is available – please check with your provider prior to booking. Children: All ages welcome. Highchair and travel cot available on request (please bring own cot bedding). Stair gate fitted to bottom of staircase. Pets: Regret not accepted. Bicycle Storage: Inside lockable garage. Bicycle hire available from Lymington and Brockenhurst village. Short Breaks: Available all year round from a Fri/Mon outside of the school holidays. Local facilities: Footpath to The Brew Forest (local brewery with pop-up dining options) – ¾ mile, The Red Lion at Boldre – 1.2 miles, The Filly Inn – 2 miles. Shops, restaurants, pubs and cafés in Brockenhurst village or Lymington town – both 3 miles. Shingle beaches can be found at Milford on Sea – 6 miles, and sandy beaches at Highcliffe – 8 miles, plus Hengistbury Head, Southbourne, Bournemouth/Boscombe beyond.
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