Entrance door into lobby with space for coats/boots/bikes. Inner door into hallway with back door to garden and stairs to first floor. First floor hallway with doors to all rooms. Lounge/dining room with comfortable seating, TV and DVD player. Dining table seating four. Please note the wood burning stove is decorative only and cannot be used. Doorway into kitchen area with cooker (electric oven & gas hob), fridge/freezer, microwave and washer/drier. Bedroom 1 with king size (5ft), built-in wardrobe and dressing table with drawers. Bedroom 2 with twin (3ft) beds, built-in wardrobe and dressing table with drawers. Bathroom with bath and shower over, basin and WC.
This delightful 1920’s two bedroom cottage looks directly over the New Forest and the ever changing panoramic view from its windows are truly stunning. Guests will enjoy watching the New Forest ponies, donkeys, cows and occasional deer roaming opposite, yet the cottage is only a short walk into the heart of the pretty village of Brockenhurst, where you can find plenty of local independent shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants catering for all needs. If you are a keen walker or cyclist, for you the property is ideally placed with direct forest access allowing for miles of walking and cycling routes on the trails. Bikes can be safely stored within the boot room of the cottage or hired from the village and there are two horse riding stables nearby.
Highway Cottage is a comfortable base for up to four guests and is dog friendly. The entrance porch/boot room and hallway and offer plenty of storage, with stairs leading to the first floor accommodation. Two good sized bedrooms and a family bathroom occupy the rear, whilst the real show-stopper is at the front, with panoramic views over this beautiful corner of the New Forest from the open-plan living area and kitchen. A private courtyard garden is tucked at the back of the cottage, and to the side offers far-reaching views over the Forest.
Further afield, Lord Montague’s fascinating Motor museum and Bucklers Hard old shipbuilders’ village are in Beaulieu, just a short drive away. The interesting and local villages of Lyndhurst and Burley are also close by. The London Waterloo to Weymouth railway line stops at Brockenhurst’s quaint old railway station, and travels through the forest stopping by Bournemouth’s sandy beaches. Drive or take the 15 minute train ride to the old smugglers market town of Lymington, where the very busy market is held every Saturday morning, or simply sit with an ice cream and watch the boats go by. If you fancy a more relaxed experience, both Carey’s Manor or Balmer Lawn Hotel in Brockenhurst offer a pampering day in the spa.
Outside
A door to the rear of the property opens onto an enclosed paved terrace with outdoor table and chairs. To the side, the views open up towards the Forest beyond.
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
Available opposite the property in a small public lay-by where there is room for a maximum of three cars.
Additional information
Included: Bed linen and towels (bring own beach towels if required), gas central heating, electricity, WiFi. Telephone: Mobile reception variable. Landline for emergency use. Children: Regret not suitable for children under the age of 5. Pets: One well behaved dog welcome. Must be over the age of 1 year old (unless agreed with the owner prior to booking) and dogs must be fully housetrained and well behaved. If you are bringing a dog please ensure that, as outlined in the booking conditions, it is not left unattended in the property, that it is not allowed in the bedrooms or on the furniture and that any dog mess is cleared from the outside area before departure. Please note that there is a standard pet charge of £30 per pet per week. Two dogs available by arrangement – please contact the office on 01590 679655 for more details. Bike Storage: Available. Contact us for further details. EV Charging is not available at this property. Shops: Tesco Express and Co-Op, Brockenhurst – 10 minute walk, Waitrose, Lymington – 15 minute drive. Pubs: Forest Park Hotel – 2 minute walk, The Snakecatcher and The Huntsman – both within a 15 minute walk. Beaches: Milford on Sea, Barton on Sea, Avon Beach (sandy) all within 10 miles (15/20 minutes by car). Short breaks: By enquiry, please contact New Forest Cottages on 01590 679655. Changeover: Friday. No Smoking. Property: Self-catering holiday home.
