Entrance into porch and hallway with doors to all rooms. Lounge overlooking open Forest with plenty of comfortable seating, Smart TV and desk leading into garden lounge overlooking the rear terrace and lawn beyond. Kitchen/diner with Rangemaster electric double oven and hob, American fridge/freezer with cold water and ice dispensers, dishwasher, microwave and Nespresso coffee machine with milk frother. Dining table with seating for six guests overlooking the rear garden. Utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer and electric built-in oven and hob. Shower room with walk-in shower including shower seat for the less mobile, basin and WC. Bedroom 3 with double bed (4ft 6), hanging rail and drawer unit. Stairs to first floor from hallway. Bedroom 1 with double bed (4ft 6), built-in wardrobe and drawer unit En suite bathroom with bath and shower over, basin and WC. Bedroom 2 with twin single beds (3ft) and built-in wardrobe. En suite bathroom with bath and shower over, basin and WC.
Overlooking the open Forest, with ponies, cattle and even pigs ambling by, Braeside Cottage is ideally located for your New Forest holiday. Comfortably accommodating six guests, each bedroom has its own dedicated bath or shower room, offering extra privacy. With one of the double bedrooms located on the ground floor, the property is perfectly laid-out for multi-generational families and those with mobility requirements.
A large lounge leads into a bright garden room, with plenty of comfortable seating areas for the whole family to relax and enjoy. The fully equipped modern kitchen with central island unit leads into a dining area with French doors onto the garden terrace, and a separate utility room houses an additional oven offering flexibility for cooking family meals. The garden is a particularly attractive feature of Braeside Cottage, with outdoor seating and tucked away areas to explore!
The downstairs bedroom has use of a shower room with walk-in shower and seat suitable for the less mobile. Upstairs are two further bedrooms, both with en suite bathrooms, and fantastic views of the open Forest to the front.
The New Forest National Park, with its free-roaming ponies, cattle and donkeys is right outside the front of the property, with miles of walking and cycling routes to discover. The village of Brockenhurst is within a 20 minute walk, with a selection of pubs, restaurants and café’s as well as a choice of mini supermarkets and gift shops. The Pig restaurant is a 10 minute walk away, as is The Balmer Lawn Hotel, both offering fine dining options. Within a short drive or train ride is the Georgian market town of Lymington where you can also catch the ferry to the Isle of Wight for an exciting day out! Other local attractions include Beaulieu National Motor Museum, Bucklers Hard Maritime Museum and many beaches along the Solent and south coast beyond.
The garden is a beautiful feature, with a large patio with outdoor dining table and chairs for alfresco meals and drinks during your stay. There is a flat lawn with a little bridge leading to the back garden area with seasonal shrubs and colourful planting to enjoy.
Please note the summerhouse shown in photos is no longer in the garden – photos to be updated in Spring 2026.
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.
Available for two cars on the private driveway.
Included: Bed linen, towels (please bring own beach towels) WiFi, electricity and central heating (gas). Children: All ages welcome. Highchair, travel cot and stair gate available on request. Please bring own cot bedding. Pets: 1 small dog welcome. Must be over the age of 1 year old (unless agreed with the owner prior to booking). Dogs must be fully housetrained, well behaved and kept off the beds and furniture. Please note £30 pet charge per pet per week applies. Bike storage: Available within the lockable garage. EV Charging is not available at this property. Beaches: Milford on Sea, Highcliffe and Avon Beaches (sandy) within a 20 minute drive. Shops: Tesco Express and Co-Op, Brockenhurst – 4 minute drive, Waitrose Lymington – 10 minute drive. Pubs: The Huntsman and The Snakecatcher, Brockenhurst – 20 minute walk. Restaurants: The Pig, The Balmer Lawn Hotel, Careys Manor – 10 minute walk. Riding Stables: Brockenhurst Riding Stables (located a few properties along the road). Short breaks: Available low season only bookable two weeks before the stay. Changeover: Friday Check in times: 4pm Check out times: 10am Non-smoking
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