Entrance into lobby with hanging rail for coats. Door to lounge with corner sofa, two seater sofa, Smart TV with sound bar, gas coal effect stove. Door from lobby into open plan kitchen/diner. Kitchen has a gas range cooker with electric oven, airfryer, dishwasher, American style fridge/freezer, microwave, Dolce Gusto coffee machine and Alexa Smart Speaker. Dining area has a breakfast bar with 2 stools and dining table with seating for 8 guests. French doors to garden. Downstairs cloakroom with WC, basin and washer-dryer. Steep cottage stairs to first floor. Bedroom 1 with super-king size (6ft) zip and link beds, wardrobe and drawer unit. Bedroom 2 with king size (5ft) bed, hanging rail and drawer unit. Family bathroom with bath, large walk-in shower cubicle, basin, WC and heated towel rail. Stairs to second floor. Bedroom 3 loft room with low double bed (4ft 6), double sofa bed for occasional use by up to 2 small children, drawer unit, Smart TV.
Talbot Cottage is a pretty semi-detached cottage sleeping up to six adults and two children in 3 bedrooms. Super family-friendly, the cottage has been thoughtfully equipped with all that a young family would need during their stay enabling everyone to relax and enjoy their holiday, including little ones.
The cosy lounge with its comfy sofas is a perfect place for the whole family to kick back and cosy up to enjoy a film together. The open plan kitchen-diner is a great sociable space, with comfortable dining chairs and bar stools to perch on during meal times. French doors lead out onto the garden, with seating for grown-ups and children alike, a swing set and plenty of outdoor games. Twinkly fairy lights adorn the planting for an atmospheric evening barbecue and entertaining space including a hard standing hot tub to fully relax in during your stay. The loft space has been converted to create a flexible room that can be used as a bedroom plus an additional breakout space for kids.
From the cottage you can take a short stroll to the cobbled quay which leads down to the water’s edge for a spot of crabbing and watch the local fishing boats offload their daily catch. Lymington has an array of independent shops, cafes and eateries, and the ancient charter market lines the High Street each Saturday. The famous Lymington sea water baths, with inflatable course and kayak/paddle board hire, is also close by and for a longer walk or cycle continue along the sea wall and enjoy the views across the Solent towards the Isle of Wight. For an exciting day out, take the train from Lymington Town to Lymington Pier and board a ferry to the Isle of Wight! For a change of scenery the beautiful New Forest National Park is within a 10 minute drive where you will have access to miles of heathland to explore – enjoy walking, cycling or horse riding as you spot the ponies, cows and donkeys roaming free.
The outdoor hot tub can be hired at Talbot Cottage for an additional £150 charge per stay. Please call us on 01590 679655 for further details.
Please note there is a double sofa bed in the loft room that can be made up to sleep 2 children if required – call us for more details.
Reduced Occupancy Discount discount available for 4 or less guests where only two of the bedrooms will be made available. This discount is only available for 2026 bookings.
Talbot Cottage has been recently reviewed by Netmums! Read the full article here: https://www.netmums.com/life/family-travel/how-to-spend-a-winter-weekend-in-the-new-forest-even-if-the-weather-isnt-on-your-side
The enclosed garden has outdoor furniture for adults and kids, plus deck chairs for lounging and a barbecue area. There is a children’s double swing and slide set, and a choice of outdoor games. Children should be supervised at all times in the garden.
A hard standing hot tub with outside lighting has been provided for guests' enjoyment and can be used for an additional charge of £150 per stay. Please call us for further details.
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 on the road outside which is unrestricted.
Included: Bed linen and towels (bring own beach towels), central heating (gas and underfloor heating), electricity, WiFi. Children: All ages welcome. 2 travel cots, 2 high chairs, 4 booster seats, toilet inserts, bathroom steps, black out blind, night lights, baby bath, children’s crockery/cutlery and stair gates are available at the property. Please bring own cot bedding. Sofa Bed: Suitable for up to 2 small children in the 2nd floor loft room – please call us for more details. Hot tub: Available for an additional charge of £150 per stay (minimum charge £150). To avoid disappointment, please request use of the hot tub at time of booking as we cannot guarantee it will be available if added nearer to the stay due to servicing arrangements. Pets: Regret no pets. Bike Storage: Uncovered in rear garden. Please bring your own bike lock. EV Charging is not available at this property. Charging points available locally. No Smoking. Shops: Lymington High Street – 5 minute walk. Pubs: The Bosuns Chair – 2 minute walk. The Ship Inn & The Kings Head – 5 minute walk. Beaches: Milford on Sea, Barton on Sea, Avon Beach (sandy) all within 10 miles (15/20 minutes by car). Short breaks: Available all year round. Changeover: Flexible Check in time: 4pm Check out time: 10am
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