Heywood Rest

This fabulous spacious adjoining two-bedroom self-contained, double-glazed cottage, completely refurbished throughout to a very high standard, is a welcome addition to our Brockenhurst portfolio of holiday cottages. Situated on the outskirts of the village this tastefully presented property (attached to the owners’ home) provides excellent contemporary accommodation suitable for a couple or a small family.

Brockenhurst is a vibrant and thriving village in the heart of the New Forest with widespread amenities including a good range of local shops, eateries, pubs and the popular Brockenhurst Manor Golf Course. New Forest ponies, donkeys and cows are a familiar site in the centre of the village and surround. With spectacular walks and cycle rides across open heathland and forest tracks this is the ideal location for an active or relaxing holiday in the heart of the New Forest.

For those wanting to travel by train the mainline station has trains to Bournemouth, Weymouth, Southampton and London, with a local branch line to the popular coastal market town of Lymington. It is possible to hire bikes from Cycle Experience based next to the station in the village.

Outside

South west facing bijou rear private garden with decking, garden shrubs, pots and garden furniture. Please note the garden is not enclosed so children must be supervised at all times. There is a cattle grid at the entrance to Heywood House and Heywood Rest.

The local area

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.

Parking

2 allocated off road parking spaces beside the cottage.

Additional information

Included: A very generous welcome pack which includes wine, tea, coffee, crisps, bread, milk, biscuits and chocolate. Bed linen, towels, (please bring own beach towels) WiFi, central heating (gas), electricity and welcome pack. Children Welcome, and must be supervised in the garden at all times. Please note only one infant can be accommodated as there is only space for one cot in the double bedroom. No cot provided, guest to bring their own. Pets Regret no pets Parking 2 allocated off road parking spaces beside the cottage EV Charging is not available at this property Bike Storage Available in secure bike shed next to property Telephone No landline. Mobile reception good WiFi Available No Smoking Beach Milford on Sea 8 miles, Highcliffe 10 miles Shops & pubs within a 15-minute walk in Brockenhurst village centre Brokenhurst Manor Golf Course within a 10-minutes walk from property Brockehurst railway station within a 15-minute walk from property Short breaks available for certain dates. Please call our office for more details Changeover Friday Check in times: 3pm Check out times: 10am Property: Self-catering holiday cottage