Forest Retreat
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
Entrance into hallway. Ground floor cloakroom with WC and hand basin. Kitchen/diner including built-in electric double oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge-freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer. Extendable table seating up to six. Lounge with comfortable seating, Smart TV and patio doors leading to the garden. Stairs to first floor. Bedroom 1 with king size bed (5ft), built-in wardrobe, TV and en suite shower room with shower cubicle, hand basin and WC. Bedroom 2 with double bed (4ft 6in) and wardrobe. Bedroom 3 with bunk beds (3ft). Family bathroom with shower over bath, hand basin and WC.
Situated on the outskirts of Lymington, The Meadows is a spacious 3 bedroom modern semi-detached house, ideal for a family looking to holiday in the Lymington area. Inside the property is light and airy and provides comfortable accommodation for up to 6 guests. The home also benefits from being air conditioned throughout (apart from the kitchen)
Just a 20 minute walk into Lymington town centre, the property is set amongst peaceful woodland and field surroundings offering a large garden to relax in after a busy day exploring.
The town of Lymington has much to offer for a family holiday. Lymington Sea Water Baths is great for activities including an inflatable obstacle course and stand up paddle boards. If you’re keen walkers, the Lymington and Keyhaven Nature Reserve, forming part of the Solent Way is an excellent walk showcasing spectacular views across the Solent to the Isle of Wight. Not forgetting the bustling town centre including a variety of shops and eateries for all tastes and fancies.
Large east facing enclosed garden laid to lawn with patio including garden table and chairs.
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 for two cars on the driveway.
Included Bed linen and towels, central heating (gas), air conditioning (in bedrooms and lounge), electricity and WiFi. Children Welcome. Pets Regret no pets. Bike Storage Secure shed to store bikes in the garden. EV Charging is not available at this property. No Smoking. Telephone No landline, mobile reception good. Pubs The Monkey House – 10 minute walk. Shops Lymington Town Centre – 5 minute drive or Co-Op at Ampress Industrial Estate. Short Breaks Not available. Changeover Friday. Check in time: 4pm Check out time: 10am Property Self-catering holiday house