GROUND FLOOR
Entrance into open plan living space. Lounge with sofas, Smart TV, DVD player and log burning stove. Kitchen area with breakfast bar and 3 stools plus built-in electric oven and gas hob, dishwasher, larder fridge and Magimix Nespresso coffee machine. Dining area with table seating six. Double doors to Conservatory with comfortable seating and French doors opening onto the rear garden terrace. Views of the the pond and the Solent beyond. Bedroom 2 with 4ft 6 double bed, wardrobe and drawers. Shower room with walk-in shower cubicle, wash basin, WC and heated towel rail. Utility room with extra fridge and freezer. Laundry room with washing machine and tumble dryer.
FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1 with 5ft king size bed, wardrobe and dressing table. Balcony overlooking the water with table and chairs. En-suite bathroom with bath and shower over, wash basin, WC and heated towel rail. Bedroom 3 with 3ft single bed and trundle bed under, wardrobe and drawers.
Escape to Maiden Cottage, a beautifully finished charming period waterfront cottage with all modern conveniences, comfortably accommodating up to six guests. The master bedroom suite has a south facing balcony with seating and stunning unspoilt views across the Solent and an en-suite bathroom. A single bedroom with a second trundle bed below is also upstairs, and a double bedroom and walk-in shower room located downstairs.
The open plan living space is spacious yet cosy, with squishy sofas around a log burning stove, dining area, well-equipped kitchen with separate utility and laundry rooms, plus a beautiful light and airy glorious garden room, where you can relax and take in the views over the garden, eight acre pond and the Solent beyond.
Located adjacent to the Salterns, the coastal path meanders behind the view of the gardens’ large coastal oak trees. The perfect spot to watch the world go by. The property has easy access to the network of coastal paths for walking, jogging, cycling and bird spotting.
Lymington’s popular Georgian High Street, where you will find a selection of restaurants, pubs, café’s and independent shops, is a 20-minute walk away by coastal path or by the country lanes. The Saturday Charter Market is well-worth a visit, with an array of stalls lining the main street. From the cottage walk or cycle along the sea wall, which borders The Solent and the Lymington and Keyhaven Nature Reserve. The famous open-air Lymington Seawater Baths are nearby, a place for all the family to enjoy, with inflatable obstacle course, paddle board hire and saltwater swimming on offer. You can take the ferry to Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight from Lymington Pier, a short drive away or one stop on the train from Lymington town station. The New Forest National Park is within a ten-minute drive, with miles of heathland to explore on foot or bicycle amongst the free-roaming ponies, cows and donkeys.
Outside
The garden is a wonderful feature of the property, with a natural lawn leading down to Eight Acre Pond, the home of Salterns Sailing Club, a local club for children to learn to sail. There is an outdoor dining table and seating for six. Glorious views span across The Solent to the Isle of Wight beyond, and there are various seating areas to take advantage of the vista. A tree house with slide and a couple of tree swings enable little ones to fully enjoy the fabulous setting.
Please note: Children and pets should be supervised at all times on play equipment and near the water, which is shallow but unfenced.
The local area
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.
Parking
There is parking for three to four cars on the private gated driveway.
Additional information
Included: Bed linen and towels (guests must provide their own beach), gas central heating, internet and WiFi, basket of logs in the appropriate season. Mobile reception is generally reasonable, although please check with your provider prior to booking. Pets: Two dogs accepted. Must be over the age of one year old (unless agreed with the owner prior to booking). Dogs must be fully housetrained, well behaved and kept downstairs and off the furniture. Please note a £30 pet charge per dog per week applies. Children: All ages welcome. High chair and travel cot available on request. Bicycle Storage: Available on request. EV Charging: Not available at this property. Nearest at Shell Recharge, 6 minutes drive away (1.2miles). Short Breaks: Available all year round from a Friday or Monday subject to availability. Beaches: Milford on Sea 4 miles, Barton on Sea 7 miles, Highcliffe 9 miles. Local Facilities: Pubs including The Chequers, The Mayflower, The Fisherman’s Rest and the popular bar/restaurant The Haven are all within a 10-15 minute walk. Shops in Lymington High Street 20 minutes' walk.
