Giddings

Giddings is a modern dog-friendly holiday home set in a tranquil residential area on the edge of Lymington. Peaceful and relaxing, yet with easy access to the bustling town centre, as well as the Solent coast and New Forest National Park, it offers the best of both worlds.

Giddings offers comfortable, flexible accommodation, with a sociable open-plan living and dining area and a well-equipped kitchen downstairs, with three well-presented bedrooms plus a family bathroom upstairs. A king-sized master, double bedroom and bunk room make Giddings great for families, couples or friends holidaying together.

Its private, peaceful and good-sized garden is perfect for summer stays; fully enclosed, it is safe for children and pets to play while adults plate up al fresco meals on the patio. And come winter, there’s an electric fire and Smart TV for cosy nights in after blustery walks along the seafront or forest trails.

Lymington’s town centre is within an easy cycle ride, quick nip in the car, or leisurely 20-minute walk, while there are a number of takeaways just around the corner. For beach days, Milford on Sea is just three miles away, while the New Forest National Park is really easy to access, offering no end of outdoor adventures alongside the famous free-roaming wildlife.

Outside

The property boasts a generous, fully enclosed garden—an ideal outdoor space for families, children, and pets to enjoy. With a spacious lawn perfect for games or sunbathing, and a patio area just off the living room. Surrounded by mature shrubs and fencing, the garden offers a sense of privacy and peace, making it a safe and inviting retreat after a day exploring the nearby coast or countryside.

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

There is off street communal parking and also plenty of parking on the street.

Additional information

Included: Bed linen and towels (guests must provide their own beach towels if required), gas central heating internet, Wi-Fi and welcome pack. Mobile reception is generally reasonable, although please check with your provider prior to booking.

Pets: Two dogs accepted. 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 week applies.

Children: All ages welcome. Highchair and travel cot are not provided.

EV Charging: Is not available for this property.

Bicycle Storage: uncover in the back garden, guests will need to bring their own bike covers and locks.

Short Breaks: Available all year round from a Friday or Monday.

Local facilities: The Chequers, The Townhouse, The Sail, Elderflower restaurant, The Haven, Rivaaz, The High-street Kitchen. All the amenities of Lymington including convenience stores, shops, cafes, pubs, restaurants, leisure centre and petrol stations.