Entrance into hallway. Open plan lounge/kitchen/diner with comfortable seating,TV, DVD and video players. Patio doors to courtyard. Dining area with table seating six and sideboard. Kitchen area with built-in electric oven with induction hob, fridge-freezer with ice and cold water dispenser, dishwasher, microwave and Nespresso coffee maker. Utility room with washing machine and drying rack, door to courtyard. Cloakroom with basin and WC. Stairs to first floor from hallway. Bedroom 1 with king size bed (5ft), TV, built-in wardrobes, drawer unit and dressing table. En-suite bathroom with bath and shower over, basin and WC. Bedroom 2 with twin single beds (3ft) wardrobe and plenty of storage. En-suite Shower room with large walk-in rain shower, basin and WC.
Set back from Lymington’s bustling High Street, Mulberry Cottage has the benefit of being right in the heart of this popular sailing town, yet secluded enough to offer a peaceful retreat.
Adjacent to the owners home, this large two bedroom annexe includes a well equipped open plan living area, with comfortable seating and dining, and a separate utility room. Upstairs are two en-suite bedrooms allowing added privacy. Outside a little courtyard garden has a private dining area in the shade of a pear tree for al fresco meals, and there is private parking. The cottage has been thoughtfully set up to offer a cosy home from home for a relaxing holiday.
Lymington High Street is home to an array of independent shops, pubs, restaurants and cafés plus a weekly Saturday Charter market lining the main street. Wander down to the cobbled Quay, where fishermen still offload their daily catch, and enjoy a coffee or a tipple overlooking the water and watch the world go by. A visit to Lymington Sea Water Baths is a must for families in the summer months, with paddle boarding, inflatable fun and kayaking. Just beyond is the Lymington and Keyhaven Nature Reserve, edged by the Solent Way, which is worth exploring by foot or bike, and is a fantastic spot for birdwatching. The New Forest National Park, with its free-roaming ponies, donkeys and cattle, is just a short drive away, as are the beaches of Milford on Sea and Highcliffe, making this the perfect base for your New Forest holiday.
A reduced occupancy discount of 10% is offered if only one bedroom is required. Please let us know if you would prefer the king or twin bedroom at the time of booking.
The courtyard garden is home to a rattan dining table and chair set, perfect for enjoying an al fresco meal or sundowner. Please note the driveway area to the front of the property is shared with the owner.
On the western banks of the Lymington River, having wended its way through the sun-dappled glades of the New Forest to find the Solent, lies the beautiful Georgian market town of Lymington.
Lymington has been an illustrious seaport for centuries and was once well-known for its shipbuilding and salt harvesting enterprises. Today, its three sparkling marinas offer berths to the many residents and visiting yachts seen docked in its harbour, tell-tale signs of the town’s vibrant sailing community. In fact, it was the gleaming Solent waters that were the training ground for local hero and five-time Olympian Sir Ben Ainslie; a letter box painted gold in celebration of his achievements can be found at the bottom of the town’s bustling high street.
Lymington’s ancient origins can be traced back to the dyke and mounds that once formed the outer defences of its Iron Age fort, known locally as Buckland Rings. When the Jutes prevailed from the Isle of Wight in the 6th century they founded a settlement called Limentun, and by the time of the Norman conquests this once sparsely populated enclave had grown into a flourishing port.
Today, the characterful, cobbled streets of Lymington are lined with artisan shops, galleries and boutiques, whilst the town’s weekly market is filled with stalls selling everything from garden plants to home-baked cakes. Lymington also plays host to a fleet of elegant restaurants, cosy tea rooms, charming cafés and stylish bistros. Lanes of Lymington, with its sleek balconies and intimate alcoves, has all the pizazz of a top London outlet, while the award-winning Elderflower on Quay Street boasts one of the finest a la carte menus in the region.
Holidays in Lymington can be easily filled with a variety of family-friendly activities, from sunset cruises and stand up paddle boarding to harbourside strolls and coastal rambles. During the sunnier months, the town hosts a number of gala events including the ever-popular Lymington Seafood Festival, a lively July carnival, regattas and regular sailing jamborees. Listen to some summer jazz in the bandstand gardens before a dip in the town’s historic sea water baths, renowned for its rejuvenating mud minerals, and if you’re a wildlife enthusiast, a short walk to the marshes and lagoons of Keyhaven Nature Reserve is a must.
Lymington has its own railway station with mainline links from London Waterloo to nearby Brockenhurst. There are also regular bus services with links to the coastal resort of Bournemouth and the maritime city of Southampton, plus, you’ll also be able to pick up the New Forest tour bus and enjoy an open-top safari. If you’ve had your fill of landlubbing, a quick channel hop on the car and passenger ferry to the Isle of Wight might be just the ticket.
Discover one of the UK’s most delightful port towns when you book a stay in Lymington. Take a look at some of our stunning Lymington holiday cottages and start planning your very own south coast adventure.
Available for one small or medium-sized car on the private driveway.
Included: Bed linen, towels (please bring own beach towels) WiFi, electricity and central heating (gas). Children: All ages welcome. No baby equipment is provided. Pets: One well behaved dog welcome. Must be over the age of one year old (unless agreed with the owner prior to booking). Dogs must be fully house trained, well behaved and kept downstairs and off the furniture. Please note a £30 pet charge per dog per stay applies. Reduced Occupancy Discount of 10% is offered if only one bedroom is required. Please let us know if you would prefer the king or twin bedroom at the time of booking. CCTV: This property has an exterior CCTV camera installed overlooking the driveway for security reasons. Beaches: Milford on Sea – 4 miles, Highcliffe (sandy) – 10 miles. Shops: Marks & Spencer Simply Food – 5 minute walk, Waitrose – 10 minute walk. Pubs: Choice of pubs within easy walking distance. Restaurants: The Elderflower, Stanwells and Lanes of Lymington. Short breaks: Available all year round from a Friday and Monday. Changeover: Friday/Monday Check in times: 4pm Check out times: 10am Non-smoking
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