Spacious, comfortable sitting room has a log-burner, LCD TV, DVD and french doors to garden. Light and airy kitchen/breakfast room has table and chairs to seat four with electric hob, electric oven, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and doors to garden. Cloakroom with hand basin and WC. Entrance Hall with coat-stand & storage space. Stairs from sitting room to First Floor: Stairs open into bedroom with king size bed (5ft), dressing table, wardrobe and TV. Bathroom with bath and separate shower, basin and WC.
Originally part of the village forge and latterly the village garage, The Old Barn has been rebuilt and extended to provide a spacious and welcoming holiday home in the centre of the village of Exbury. Refurbished to a high standard, the Old Barn lies next door to the owners' home but is entirely separate and private with its own enclosed garden and sunny patio. The spectacular Exbury Gardens, with its world famous Rothschild collection of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias and rare trees, is a short stroll away and there are many excellent walks to be enjoyed along the nearby coast and in the forest. Beaulieu village with its ruined Abbey, Palace House – historic home of the Montagu family and National Motor Museum – is a short drive away, as is bustling Lymington with its waterfront, shops and marinas.
French doors from the sitting room and kitchen open onto a patio equipped with garden table and chairs. An enclosed garden with lawn, mature shrubs and well-maintained flower borders.
To the East of Beaulieu River is Exbury, a rural and serene 19th Century hamlet next to the famous Exbury Gardens, a world famous 200-acre estate open to the public. The gardens are known for their collections of stunning flowers through the spring, summer and autumn – particularly Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Camellias and Magnolias.
Exbury has a large Water Tower (used to irrigate the gardens) which dominates the skyline and many of the pretty houses, cottages and church were originally built for workers on the estate, though most are now privately owned. On your doorstep are two other local attractions: The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu and Buckler's Hard Maritime Museum.
Exbury is surrounded by fields and woodland for walks and cycling. You’re just over a mile away from the shoreline and Lepe beach, which has wonderful views of the Solent across to the Isle of Wight.
Shops can be found in the next village called Blackfield, which is about 2 miles away. It’s here that you’ll find your nearest eatery – The Langley Tavern, which is a great little pub with a large beer garden serving good food. Head down Summer Lane on the road towards Beaulieu, and you’ll find the Royal Oak pub – for superb food, events calendar, summer beer garden and winter log fire. You can also head down to the coast and pop into the Beach Café at Lepe for delicious lunch, afternoon tea or just a drink. More shops and eateries can be found in the neighbouring villages.
Off road for two cars.
Included White Company bed linen and towels, WiFi, electricity and central heating (oil), one basket of logs provided for log-burner in season. Children The Old Barn is only able to accommodate babes in arms. Pets Regret no pets. Parking Off road for two cars. EV Charging is not available at this property. No Smoking Telephone available for use. WiFi Available. Nearest Shop Beaulieu 3.5 miles, Hythe 5.5 miles. Nearest Pub Royal Oak, Hilltop – 2 miles, or Beaulieu village with the renowned Montagu Arms Hotel with its Michelin Star restaurant 3.5 miles. Nearest Town Hythe – 5.5 miles. Nearest Beach Lepe 2.5 miles, Calshot 5 miles. Short breaks May be available in the low season. Please contact the office on 01590 679655. Changeover Friday. Check in time: 3pm Check out time: 10am Property: Self-catering holiday cottage.
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