Entrance through porch into good sized sitting room with open fire, TV, DVD/VCR and audio system. Small kitchen with gas hob, electric oven, Rayburn (turned off during summer months), microwave, fridge-freezer, washing machine and dining area with table and chairs seating four. Door to rear garden. Stairs to First Floor where both bedrooms have views over the green. Bedroom 1 with double bed (4ft 6in) and built in wardrobe. Bedroom 2 with twin single beds (3ft), wardrobe and dressing table. Bathroom with sloping ceilings in part, corner bath with hand shower over (but please note only limited headroom), hand basin and WC.
This enchanting semi-detached Grade II listed cottage stands on the picturesque Waters Green with ponies right outside the gate. Dating from the 18th Century and with exposed beams throughout the ground floor, the property provides a cosy, welcoming and comfortable cottage ambience, conveniently located on the edge of the New Forest. The cottage is the owners' own holiday home and has been made available for a limited season to visitors.
Just a short walk into the popular village centre there are many shops, restaurants, cafe's and tea rooms to tempt you. The village centre itself is quaint and enchanting with ponies roaming the streets and walking through the pretty ford at the end of the High Street known as The Watersplash. Just a short 10 minute walk from the cottage will take you out towards open forest with miles of walking and cycling opportunities for all ages and abilities.
Pretty cottage gardens to the front and rear, with direct Forest access and views of the free roaming ponies and donkeys on the green in front of the cottage. A bistro-style table and chairs is a perfect spot to take in the views. The back garden has an attractive brick patio with dining set and there is a small lawn bordered with shrubs.
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.
To the side of the quiet road on a small gravelled area with short gravel path from the road to the cottage.
Included: Bed linen, towels, WiFi, electricity and gas central heating. (please supply your own beach towels). Children: All ages welcome. Highchair, travel cot (please bring own cot bedding) and stair gate available on request. 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. Bike storage: Available uncovered in the rear garden. Please bring own bike lock. EV Charging: Not available at this property. Beaches: Milford on Sea, Highcliffe and Avon Beaches (sandy) within a 20 minute drive. Shops: Tesco Express and Co-Op, Brockenhurst – 2 minute drive, Waitrose Lymington – 10 minute drive. Pubs: The Huntsman, The Snakecatcher, The Foresters and The Commoners Wine Bar, Brockenhurst – 5-10 minute walk. Restaurants: The Balmer Lawn Hotel, Careys Manor – 5-10 minute walk, The Pig – 5 minute drive. Riding Stables: Brockenhurst Riding Stables. Short Breaks: Not Available.
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