GROUND FLOOR
Entrance into porch and through to Hallway with doors to all rooms and stairs to first floor. Lounge with comfortable seating, Smart TV and DVD player, open fireplace and picture windows overlooking the garden to the rear and side. Dining Room with table seating six. Kitchen with breakfast bar and two stools plus electric oven and grill and gas hob, under counter fridge and freezer, dishwasher and microwave oven, toaster, kettle and cafetiere. Door to garden room overlooking the back garden with comfortable seating and utility area with washing machine. Door to back garden.
FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom 1 with 4ft 6in double bed and built-in wardrobes. Bedroom 2 with twin 3ft beds and built-in wardrobes. Bedroom 3 with single 3ft bed and wardrobe. Bathroom with bath and shower over, wash basin. Separate WC with hand basin.
Reinbek is located just a short stroll from the heart of Lyndhurst, known as the ‘capital’ of the New Forest. Comfortably accommodating up to five guests and pet friendly, there is plenty of room for the whole family to enjoy. Downstairs benefits from a lounge with open fire for cosy evenings in, along with a sun room overlooking the rear garden, plus separate dining room and kitchen, offering different seating areas to relax in. Upstairs are three bedrooms with newly refitted bathroom. Outside, the beautifully planted garden can be enjoyed in every season, and there is parking on the private driveway. In addition, as part of the welcome pack, guests can enjoy a complimentary day pass to the indoor swimming pool at the nearby Forest Lodge Hotel, which is a 10 minute walk away, as is Coles Mead Recreation Ground, a fantastic public park with a football field, skate park, zip wire and keep fit equipment.
Lyndhurst is set within the New Forest National Park, and is a great base for exploring this unique area, with its free roaming ponies, cattle and donkeys. There are miles of tracks and cute villages to wander through on foot, bicycle or horseback. During the summer season, the New Forest open air tour bus also passes through the village – a great way to hop on and off wherever you choose. Lyndhurst is home to the New Forest Heritage Centre and Museum, which tells the history of the area and offers information on local walks and cycle paths, and bikes can be hired in the village. Other local attractions include the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, Longdown Activity Farm, New Forest Wildlife Park, Paulton’s Park, nearby Furzey and Exbury Gardens and Calshot Activity Centre.
Please note the property caretaker may be staying in the attached annexe.
Accessed from the garden room, the gardens are a lovely feature of Reinbek, with seasonal planting and a large lawn. A small patio has outdoor furniture for meals and drinks in the open air, and a pretty summerhouse doubles as a play room, with games table offering pool, air hockey and table football.
The large village of Lyndhurst is known as the ‘Capital of the New Forest’. The most important property in the village and indeed the forest, is The Queens House, which you can find at the top of the high street. It’s home to the New Forest Verderers’, an ancient organisation dating back to the 13th Century. The Verderers’ sit here, meet in the hall and court to oversee, administer and protect the rights of local commoning practices and conserve the forests landscape. The Queens House is also the local headquarters of the Forestry Commission.
Lyndhurst’s high street is lined with lots of independent shops, cafes and eateries. Our favourites include: ‘Shave Green’, a treasure trove of intriguing vintage and quirky gifts, ornaments, trinkets and collectables. Shoppers can step back in time at ‘The Old Apothecary’, a magical collection of knick-knacks, remedies, oils, soaps and unusual bath time treats with a modern twist. ‘Pages of Lyndhurst’ is best described as an emporium of popular and unusual alcoholic drinks, teas and coffee beans, novelties and gifts with friendly knowledgeable staff. If you have a couple of hundred thousand pounds (preferably more) to spare, pop into the Meridien showroom at the bottom of the high street and take a look at their selection of Ferrari and Maserati cars for sale.
Food and Drink The Curry Leaf has an excellent reputation for Indian dishes, Italian food lovers should head to The Pergola and for authentic Thai cuisine try the Siam Thai Lounge. For great pub food The Waterloo Arms is a must. Just two miles away in the hamlet of Bank is one of the New Forests best pubs for food, The Oak Inn.
The New Forest Centre can be found in the village centre car park. It’s crammed full of activities, information and what’s on in The New Forest National Park. It offers Visitor Information and houses a gallery and a gift shop. Within the same building is The New Forest Museum, depicting the forest’s rich history, heritage and way of life for its human and animal inhabitants.
The town centre maybe a hive of activity, but Lyndhurst has plenty of green spaces to burn off energy or relax with a book. The Mount and Bolton's Bench to the right as you head out towards Ashurst, is a lovely expanse of grass to fly kites, play rounder’s and enjoy a picnic. Turn right before the Mount on to the Beaulieu road, after a couple of hundred yards you’ll find the village cricket pitch, often surrounded by ponies and donkeys. A lovely place to spend a sunny summer afternoon watching a match.
Other days in Lyndhurst could encompass a bike ride. Trax Bike Hire in the village will deliver bikes to your cottage; or you can pick them up from their shop along with a choice of cycle routes. New Forest Golf Club in Lyndhurst wins rave reviews for its 18 well designed holes and friendly atmosphere. The New Forest Reptile centre is only a mile away; and has enclosures of British reptiles and New Forest Reptile Centreamphibians with lots of information and guides on hand to tell you how they are being conserved in the New Forest.
The pre-Raphaelite church of St Michael and All Angels has a striking 160ft (49m) spire, beautiful stained glass windows and the grave of Alice Liddell, Lewis Carroll's inspiration for Alice in Wonderland.
During the warmer months there’s an open top double decker bus tour with optional audio commentary. There’s a choice of 3 routes, all of which start and finish in Lyndhurst. Tickets are open for the day, so you can jump off at a different village, beach or attraction and catch a later bus back. The Visitor Information Centre has more details.
There is private parking for two cars on the driveway, and additional on street parking outside the property.
Electric vehicle charging is possible via the mains socket in the garage.
Included: Bed linen and towels (guests must provide their own beach towels), gas central heating, internet and Wi-Fi. Mobile reception is generally reasonable, although please check with your provider prior to booking. Use of swimming pool: As part of the complimentary welcome pack, guests can enjoy a day pass to the indoor swimming pool at the nearby Forest Lodge Hotel, which is a 10 minute walk away. Pets: Two dogs accepted. Must be over the age of 1 year old (unless agreed with the owner prior to booking). Dogs must be fully house trained, well behaved and kept off the beds and furniture. Please supervise your dog in the garden and encourage them to use the dedicated toilet area and not on the lawn please. Please note £30 pet charge per pet per week applies. Children: All ages welcome. Travel cot (please bring own cot bedding), high chair and stair gate provided. Bicycle Storage: Available uncovered within the back garden. EV Charging: Available at this property. See Parking section for more information. Short Breaks: Available any time, bookable any day (except Sunday) Beaches: Milford on Sea, Barton on Sea, Avon Beach and Mudeford all within 10 miles (15/20 minutes by car). Local Facilities: Plenty of café’s, restaurants and pubs within walking distance, including Thai, Indian, Italian and traditional. Tesco Express and Co-Op within a 5 minute walk. The New Forest Tour open air buses also pass through Lyndhurst.
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