GROUND FLOOR
Entrance into porch with seating and space for shoes. Hallway with sofa and stairs to first floor. Cloakroom with basin, WC and plenty of space for coats and shoes. Lounge with comfortable seating, a Smart TV and a decorative electric stove. Dining kitchen with electric cooker and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, toaster, kettle, and cafetiere. Back door opening onto patio with outdoor seating and garden. Dining area with table seating four.
FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom 1 with 5ft king size bed, built-in wardrobe and drawer unit. Bedroom 2 with 3ft twin beds and wardrobe. Bathroom with bath and shower over, separate shower cubicle, wash basin, WC and towel rail.
New for 2024
Resting within the boundaries of the New Forest National Park, Longmead is a comfortable holiday home for up to four guests. Built by the Beaulieu Estate, the cottage was originally for farm workers on the local Sowley Estate. Now nestling on the edge of farmland, the cottage benefits from far-reaching views from every room across fields and countryside towards the Isle of Wight in the distance.
Inside, the lounge has comfortable seating with a Smart TV and a decorative electric stove for cosy evenings in, with additional seating areas in the light-filled porch and large hallway. The country dining kitchen opens out onto the large patio area, with wooden dining set and benches for al-fresco summer drinks and meals. Upstairs are two bedrooms, one with a king size bed and the other a twin, and a bathroom with separate shower cubicle completes the accommodation. Farmland views can be had from every window, giving a sense of peace and tranquillity in each room.
The New Forest National Park, with miles of footpaths and cycle tracks to explore amongst the free-roaming ponies, donkeys and cattle is right on the doorstep. The Georgian coastal market town of Lymington, a pleasant 20-minute drive, has all your shopping and sailing needs. From here, you can also catch the ferry to the Isle of Wight for an exciting day out across The Solent! Other local attractions include The National Motor Museum and Palace House and gardens at Beaulieu, Exbury Gardens, Paulton’s Park with Peppa Pig World and the New Forest Wildlife Park. The pretty New Forest villages are within easy travelling distance, as are the beaches of the south coast.
The peaceful garden is a lovely feature of the property, with a large lawn and patio with outdoor furniture for al fresco meals and drinks.
Beaulieu is said to be the most beautiful and historically rich village in the New Forest, and we’d happily agree. Small, quaint and beautifully kept, Beaulieu retains a charm and atmosphere of a bygone era. The little high street highlighted with cobbles is lined (as is much of the village) with houses, cottages and buildings dating back to the 16th Century.
You’ll find all the provisions you need for your holiday in the village, with traditional shops, gift shops, tearooms, pub and delicatessen, plus a spectacularly scrumptious chocolate studio. Half way up the high street, you’ll come across New Forest Activities, who offer a range of activities including bike hire and archery. They are the only providers with permits to provide tours along the privately owned Beaulieu River in 2-3 seat canoes and kayaks.
Upon entering the village, you’ll pass a large mill pond and on the right a privately owned garage with a display of wonderful vintage and classic cars for sale. To the left and right are grassy banks dotted with free roaming ponies, donkeys and occasionally cattle. You’ll often see more animals wandering around the high street and the village car park. There are also grassy areas for picnics on the northern side of the river and mill pond in front of the Palace House grounds.
There are some terrific places to eat in Beaulieu. The Royal Oak keeps a collection of well-kept real ales to serve with country pub style food. The Old Bakehouse Tearooms serve homely food and cream teas in a quaint dining room lined with atmospheric old baking ovens. Steff's Kitchen at Fairweathers Garden Centre (well worth a look around) prepares home-cooked dishes, cakes and light bites using local produce and products.
Beaulieu is home to the National Park's most popular attraction – the National Motor Museum, Palace House and Beaulieu Abbey – collectively known as just ‘Beaulieu’. The massive 7000 acre Beaulieu Estate encompasses much of the parish including the entire Beaulieu River, the largest privately owned tidal river in the UK.
Look across the pond from the village and you will see Palace House, home of the Montagu family who have lived here since 1538. The house is open for tours and visits which are full of interesting rooms crammed full with artworks and stately treasures.
The enormous Beaulieu Abbey, founded by King John in 1204, was once a prosperous entity run by Cistercian monks. The mill pool and dam was created by the monks who needed water power to drive their corn mill, and the Abbey thrived for centuries until Henry VIII in 1538 had it destroyed.
The Motor Museum is one of England’s top attractions with something to appeal to everyone. The museum houses over 250 vehicles with special exhibitions and events such as James Bond and Top Gear collections.
Beaulieu estate and surrounding areas attract wealthy house owners with some absolutely amazing properties, some of which can often be seen when walking or cycling. During the Second World War around 3,000 SOE (Special Operations Executive) agents came to the Beaulieu area, staying in a number of country houses before returning to occupied Europe to work with Resistance groups.
A couple of miles along Beaulieu River is Buckler's Hard. It’s a little hamlet of houses neighbouring the historic ship building yard, which is now a museum with indoor and outdoor exhibits about its history and heritage. It was here that naval boats were built to defeat the Armada in 1588.
There is private parking for several cars on the driveway.
Included: Bed linen and towels (guests must provide their own beach towels), gas central heating, internet and Wi-Fi. Mobile reception is fair, although please check with your provider prior to booking. Children: All ages welcome. No baby equipment provided. Pets: Regret not suitable for pets. Bicycle Storage: In the lockable garden shed. EV Charging: This property is not suitable for electric vehicle charging. Short Breaks: Available in the low season bookable any time, and 2 weeks before the stay in the mid and high seasons. Beaches: Milford on Sea 10 miles, Calshot Beach 10 miles. Local Facilities: The Turfcutters Arms (1.6 miles), The East End Arms (4 miles), The Master Builder’s, Bucklers Hard (3 miles), Monty’s Inn and Fairweathers Garden Centre with Steph’s Kitchen, Beaulieu (3 miles). Lepe Country Park (9 miles), Beaulieu National Motor Museum and Palace House (3 miles). All the amenities in Lymington including supermarkets (M & S Food, Waitrose and Tesco Express), shops, cafes, pubs, restaurants, leisure centre and a petrol station.
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