Saltbox Cottage
- 2 Bedrooms
Hall. Sitting room with leather sofas, TV and DVD player. Kitchen/breakfast room with gas hob, electric oven, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher. Utility room with washing machine. Cloakroom with hand basin and WC. Conservatory. Stairs to First Floor: Bedroom 1 with double bed (4ft 6in)and en suite shower room with shower cubicle, hand basin and WC. Bedroom 2 with twin single beds (3ft). Bedroom 3 with single bed (3ft). Bedroom 4 with single bed (3ft). Bathroom with shower over bath, hand basin and WC. Tumble dryer in garage.
This modern detached house, part of a residential development convenient to the centre of Lymington provides spacious and comfortable accommodation in a tasteful and contemporary style. Close to the pubs, shops and restaurants of Lymington's Georgian High Street, which are only some ten minutes walk away this retreat is very well equipped, has a large kitchen diner which opens onto a conservatory, a private garden and plenty of parking. Lymington's bustling quayside, open forest and coast are within a few minutes drive and Grayholme provides a bright and well-appointed base for a family who want to explore this beautiful corner of the UK.
Enclosed small garden to rear with barbecue and garden table and chairs.
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.
Off road parking for two cars and secure storage for bicycles.
Included: Bed linen (guests must provide own towels and tea towels), electricity and central heating (gas). Travel cot, high chair and stair gate available on request but please bring own cot bedding. Pets Regret no pets. Parking Off road parking for two cars and secure storage for bicycles. No smoking Telephone No telephone. Mobile reception good. Wifi available. Pubs and Shops within walking distance in Lymington. Beach Milford on Sea – 3 miles. Available off season for winter letting Short breaks Available all year round. Changeover Friday Check in times: 4pm Check out times: 10am Property: Self catering holiday house.