Entrance door into hallway with stairs to first floor. Lounge with comfortable seating, Smart TV and wood burning stove. Large dining table with upholstered bench seating. Kitchen/diner with built-in electric oven and gas hob, fridge/freezer, seperate wine fridge, slimline dishwasher, washing machine, microwave and Nespresso coffee machine. Back door to garden. Dining table with seating for 4. Stairs to first floor from hallway. Bedroom 1 with king size (5ft) bed, built in wardrobes, drawer unit and space for travel cot. Bedroom 2 with double (4ft 6in) bed and hanging space. Bedroom 3 with bunk beds (3ft) and drawer unit. Family shower room with large walk-in shower cubicle, basin, WC and heated towel rail.
Little Chimes is a comfortable holiday home just a short walk from the centre of the popular New Forest village of Brockenhurst, where ponies and donkeys are often seen wandering along the main village street. Accommodating up to 6 guests and dog friendly, Little Chimes is a perfect base for all the family to relax and enjoy. Downstairs the lounge has a toasty log burner for cosy out of season breaks, and the well-equipped kitchen diner opens onto the large garden, with play equipment to keep little ones happy! Upstairs three comfortable bedrooms and a shower room complete the picture.
Brockenhurst is in the heart of the New Forest, where ponies and donkeys roam freely around the village streets. With a selection of pubs, restaurants, cafes and shops, the village caters for all needs. Whether on foot, bike, or even on horseback, there are miles of woodland tracks and forest trails to explore. Bikes can be hired in the village, and there are two riding stables to choose from, plus golf and fishing close by.
Other nearby local attractions include Beaulieu Motor Museum, Exbury Gardens and steam railway and Calshot Beach and Activity Centre. The Georgian market town of Lymington is just a short drive or train ride away, where you can catch a ferry to the Isle of Wight for an exciting day out across The Solent! From Brockenhurst mainline station you can take a train to Lymington, Southampton, Bournemouth and beyond.
The rear garden has a patio area with an arbour covering comfortable outdoor seating. The flat lawn leads to a summer house at the end of the garden which is home to a small table tennis table.
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.
Available for two cars on private driveway.
Included: Bed linen, towels (only one hand towel provided). Please bring own beach towel. Central heating (gas), electricity, WiFi. Children: All ages welcome. Pets: Two well behaved dogs welcome. Must be over the age of 1 year old (unless agreed with the owner prior to booking) and dogs must be fully house trained. Please note that there is a standard pet charge of £30 per pet per week. Bike Storage: Uncovered in rear garden. EV Charging is not available at this property. No Smoking. Shops: Tesco Express and Co-Op, Brockenhurst – 10 minute walk, Waitrose, Lymington – 15 minute drive. Pubs: The Foresters Arms, The Snakecatcher and The Huntsman – all 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: Available outside of school holidays. Please enquire for last-minute short breaks within school holiday dates. Changeover: Friday/Monday Property: Self-catering holiday home.
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