Entrance to the property is through a boot room, which opens into the kitchen/diner. Kitchen/diner with fitted units, electric cooker, microwave, fridge-freezer, washing machine and dining table to seat four. Door to spacious sitting room with comfortable seating, TV, plenty of books and a desk. Ornamental fireplace with electric fire. Stairs to First Floor: Pretty bedroom with king size bed (5ft), wardrobe and chest of drawers. En suite bathroom with bath, hand held shower attachment, hand basin, WC and heated towel rail. Please note the open fireplace shown in pictures is out of use.
This charming little cottage is situated in the grounds of a Manor House, with the most wonderful rural views over fields and the Lymington River towards woodland beyond. The peace and tranquillity of this glorious setting attract guests back year after year, with New Forest ponies, deer and wildlife abundant, and birdsong the only sound for miles. Access to the cottage is along a gravel track, which is about a mile long, and weaves through a Woodland Nature Reserve.
The cottage has been recently updated, with a bright country dining kitchen leading into the comfortable lounge, affording the best views! Upstairs the pretty bedroom now has a zip and link bed, which can be made up for your convenience into a king size or a twin room, and an en suite bathroom. Outside there is a seating area to take in the views and private parking. Walks right from the door are plentiful, through the woodland which is well-known for displays of wild snowdrops and bluebells, and alongside the river. Two popular dining pubs are also within walking/cycling distance.
The Georgian yachting town of Lymington is a short drive away, with many boutique shops, cafes pubs and restaurants to sample. Brockenhurst is even closer, a pretty village, where ponies and donkeys roam freely along the main street, and there is a good choice of independent shops, mini-markets and eateries. Enjoy all that the New Forest National Park has to offer from this cosy base!
Please note that access to Royden Manor Annexe is via an unmade gravel track. Please drive carefully as there may be potholes.
The drive to access Royden Manor is through woodland approximately a mile along an unmade track. A private driveway leads around behind the Manor to the cottage with its own parking area. A fenced private area with a picnic table overlooks the wonderful views across fields as far as the eye can see to Lymington River, fringed with trees and open forest beyond.
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.
In private driveway adjacent to the cottage.
Included: Bedlinen and towels, electric heating and electricity. WiFi is available, but it is slow, and not suitable for streaming. Pets Two dogs welcome but must be kept under control near the cottage. Must be over the age of 1 year old (unless agreed with the owner prior to booking) and dogs must be fully housetrained and well behaved. Please note there is a standard charge of £30 per pet per week. . Telephone No telephone available and mobile reception variable. Please check with your provider prior to booking. Parking In private driveway next to property. EV Charging is not available at this property. Children One child welcome but please note that the property is close to the river and forest ponies frequent the surrounding fields. Nearest Shop Farm shop at Setley – 1 mile, Brockenhurst – 2 miles. Nearest Pub The Filly Inn – 1mile, The Red Lion in Boldre – 1.5 miles. Nearest Town Lymington – 4.5 miles. Nearest Beach Shingle beach at Milford on Sea – 7.5 miles. Short Breaks Available all year round. Changeover Friday. Check in time: 3pm Check out time: 10am
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