Camellia is a luxury cottage for up to six guests offering plenty of room to unwind and relax. In a fabulous location within a short stroll of the marinas and the Lymington River.
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Entrance door (with digital Smart lock entry system) into lobby with hanging rail for coats and space for shoes. Door to lounge with sofa and chair, Smart TV, French doors to patio and log burner. Through to open plan kitchen/diner/conservatory with dining table comfortably seating 6 guests. Kitchen with built-in electric oven and induction hob, integrated dishwasher, under-counter larder fridge and separate wine chiller, microwave, toaster and Nespresso Vertuo coffee machine. Conservatory with corner sofa and French doors onto garden. Door to cloakroom/utility room with basin and WC, washer/dryer and under-counter freezer. Stairs to first floor from lounge. Bedroom 1 with king size (5ft) bed, wardrobe and dressing table. Bedroom 2 with king size (5ft) bed, wardrobe and drawer unit. Bedroom 3 with single (2ft 6”) bed with trundle bed under which can be made into a full height double or twin on request, drawer unit. Family bathroom with bath, large walk-in shower cubicle, basin, WC and heated towel rail.
Camellia is a beautifully presented recently refurbished cottage sleeping up to six guests, ideal for families or friends. The cottage has been finished to a high specification and tastefully furnished throughout. It boasts a stylish lounge with comfortable seating and a log burner for cosy evenings in.The open plan kitchen, dining room and conservatory is a light and bright sociable space for meals and relaxing after a busy day exploring. French doors lead out onto the dining terrace and sunny garden from both the conservatory and the lounge. Upstairs there are three attractively furnished bedrooms and a luxury bathroom.
A short stroll from the cottage takes you to the marinas and Lymington River, with views across the Solent to the Isle of Wight. Both Lymington High Street and Quay are just a 10 minute walk, with their independent shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants, and the renowned ancient Saturday charter market. The Lymington Sea Water Baths, with inflatable course and kayak/paddle board hire, is well worth a visit. The beautiful New Forest National Park is within a 10 minute drive, with miles of forest and heathland to explore on foot, bike or on horseback amongst the free-roaming ponies, cattle and donkeys. The nearest beach at Milford-on-Sea is a short drive away, with its colourful beach huts and pebble beach, and the sandy beaches of Boscombe and Bournemouth are easily accessible.
Outside
You’ll be greeted by a gorgeous lilac flowering wisteria (in season) upon arrival. To the rear Camellia has an East facing, private and sunny garden with patio surrounded by beautifully tended flower beds and flat lawn. There is a stylish dining table and chairs and comfortable hanging egg chair for two.
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 for one car on private driveway with conveniently located EV charger and additional unrestricted parking on the road outside.
EV Charging This property offers electric vehicle charging. Please let us know at the time of booking; there will be a £30.00 per vehicle per week charge. Please bring your own charging cable.
Additional information
Included: Bed linen and towels (bring own beach towels), central heating (gas), electricity, WiFi, welcome basket of logs in the appropriate season. Children: All ages welcome. Travel cot (please bring own cot bedding), high chair, bed guard and stair gates available on request. Pets: Regret no pets. Bike Storage: Secure storage behind garage door. EV Charging is available at this property. See Parking section for more information. No Smoking. Shops: Lymington High Street – 10 minute walk, Waitrose – 5 minute drive. Pubs: The Mayflower – 3 minute walk, The Fishermans Rest – 10 minute walk. Beaches: Milford on Sea, Barton on Sea, Avon Beach (sandy) all within 10 miles (10/20 minutes by car). Short breaks: Available low season bookable anytime, mid and high two weeks prior. Changeover: Friday. Check in times: 3pm Check out times: 10am Property: Self-catering holiday home.
