Entrance into hallway. Lounge with comfortable seating, Smart TV with all streaming services, movie library and XBOX console and plenty of games. Dining room with table seating six, decorative stove and sideboard. Kitchen with Rangemaster electric oven with gas hob, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and microwave; door to rear garden. Stairs to first floor from hallway. Bedroom 1 with king size bed (5ft), wardrobe and drawers. Bedroom 2 with twin single beds (3ft), wardrobe and sliding door. Bathroom with bath, separate shower cubicle, hand basin and WC.
Little Gem Cottage is just that – a real little gem of a cottage in a great location in the thriving sailing town of Lymington, yet just a short drive from local beaches and the New Forest National Park. Lovingly refurbished throughout, the comfortable furnishings and pretty finishing touches offer a cosy home from home for a relaxing holiday.
Downstairs a separate lounge and dining room give extra living space, and the well-equipped kitchen has all you could need for rustling up meals during your stay. Upstairs are two comfortable bedrooms, one with a new sliding door and a spacious family bathroom.
The bustling Lymington High Street is home to an array of independent shops, pubs, restaurants and café’s plus weekly Saturday Charter market lining the main street. A visit to Lymington Sea Water Baths located next to Lymington Haven Marina is a must for families in the summer months, with paddle boarding, inflatable fun and kayaking. Just beyond is the Lymington and Keyhaven Nature Reserve, edged by the Solent Way, which is worth exploring by foot or bike, and is a fantastic spot for birdwatching. The New Forest National Park, with its free-roaming ponies, donkeys and cattle, is just a short drive away, as are the beaches of Milford on Sea and Highcliffe, making this the perfect base for your New Forest holiday.
The fully enclosed flat rear garden with patio and small lawn with garden table and chairs is perfect for enjoying an al fresco meal or sundowner. The Bothy outhouse provides secure storage and houses the tumble drier and clothes line.
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.
Unrestricted on street parking available in the road outside the property and surrounding residential roads. A public car parking clock is also provided for your stay (an advanced deposit of £73.00 is payable as a refundable deposit- to be taken on booking or in advance).
Included: Bed linen, towels (please bring own beach towels) WiFi, electricity and central heating (gas). Travel cot and highchair available on request. Please bring own cot bedding. Children: All ages welcome. Pets: Not accepted. Bicycle Storage: Secure within garden outhouse. EV Charging is not available at this property. Beaches: Milford on Sea – 4 miles, Highcliffe (sandy) – 10 miles. Shops: Waitrose – 5 minute walk, Lymington High Street shops – 7 minute walk. Pubs: The Saltern and The Sail Inn – 5 minute walk, further pubs within walking distance. Restaurants: The Elderflower, Stanwells and Lanes of Lymington. Short breaks: Available low season at any time, mid and high season two weeks before the stay. Changeover: Friday Check in times: 5pm Check out times: 10am Non-smoking
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