Number Fifteen

Number Fifteen is a stylishly furnished, two bedroom cottage over three floors offering spacious accommodation right in the heart of Lymington. Just moments from the High Street, and walking distance from Lymington River, the Marinas and The Solent Way, this delightful cottage with its elegantly designed interior provides all the ingredients for a relaxing holiday and more. With a ground floor snug and first floor sitting room, there is ample space for a small family or two couples to enjoy their time together.

The attractive south-west facing walled garden offers a relaxing place to enjoy alfresco dining or a quiet read especially during the summer months. A five minute walk down the cobbles will take you to Lymington Quay where you can sit and watch the continuous activity on the river from The Ship Inn, the delightful artisan coffee shop, or on a bench with a sandwich purchased from one of the several popular delis. There are a range of restaurants and pubs within a five-minute walk in the town with plenty of interesting shops to browse in along the way. The town also has an M&S Food Hall, Waitrose, Tesco Express and enchanting Saturday High Street market.

Further afield you can enjoy a walk along the coast from Lymington to Keyhaven which is part of The Solent Way. Alternatively take a drive into the New Forest National Park where you will see open heath, roaming ponies, cattle, several villages including Beaulieu, Brockenhurst and Burley, all of which can be explored on foot or bicycle.

Outside

Pretty south west facing tiered courtyard garden with colourful borders and garden furniture.

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

A local car parking clock is provided for your stay. (Please see additional information for more details.)

You will be able to drop off luggage outside of the property, but then you must move your car to one of the public car parks close by (Gosport Street or Town Quay), both within a 5 minute walk. Alternatively there are residential roads nearby with unrestricted parking.

Additional information

Included: Bed linen and towels, WiFi, electricity and gas central heating. Please bring own beach towels if required. One basket of logs with kindling available per booking between October and March. Pets: Two well behaved dogs welcome but absolutely not allowed in the bedrooms. Must be over the age of 1 year old (unless agreed with the owner prior to booking) and dogs must be fully house trained and well behaved. Please note there is a standard pet charge of £30 per pet per week. Parking: A local parking clock is provided for your stay for a £73.00 refundable deposit enabling you to park in most of the car parks in Lymington and throughout the New Forest. Nearest car park is a 4-minute walk from the cottage. Please check all parking signs for confirmation of parking restrictions. Bicycle Storage: Available in secure courtyard. Beach: Milford on Sea 3 miles. Shops: Several on the High Street within a five-minute walk. Pubs: Several on the High Street within a few minutes' walking distance. Short breaks: Available all year round. Non-smoking