Entrance hall with stairs to second floor and down to ground floor. Bedroom 2 with king size bed (5ft), wardrobes, drawer unit and TV. En-suite shower room with shower cubicle, basin and WC. Stairs to first floor. Bedroom 1 with king size bed (5ft) and single bed (3ft), drawer unit, hanging space and TV. En-suite shower room with shower cubicle, basin and WC. Ground floor open plan kitchen/lounge. Kitchen includes built-in electric oven, gas hob, integrated fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine, cafetiere. Lounge area with sofas and Smart Amazon TV. Conservatory with dining table seating six and rattan chairs.
Located in a residential street just a short walk from the centre of Lymington, Upside Down is a three-storey holiday home with space for up to five guests and a dog. With two good sized en-suite bedrooms, the accommodation would suit either a family or friends wishing to holiday together in this comfortable townhouse.
The front door opens onto a hallway with a king-size en-suite bedroom. Upstairs, there is a second en-suite family bedroom with both a king-size and single bed. On the ground floor, the sociable kitchen space opens up into the lounge, and a bright and airy conservatory is home to the dining area, with rattan chairs providing a quiet spot overlooking the garden. The terrace with outdoor table and chairs is perfect for al fresco dining during your stay.
The bustling Lymington High Street is home to an array of independent shops, pubs, restaurants and cafés and the famous Saturday Charter Market lines the street each week, and is well worth a visit. Lymington Sea Water Baths is a must for families in the summer months, with large outdoor pool, inflatable fun, paddle boarding and kayaking lessons. Just beyond is the Lymington and Keyhaven Nature Reserve, edged by the Solent Way, which is worth exploring by foot or bike, and is a fantastic spot for birdwatching. The New Forest National Park, with its free-roaming ponies, donkeys and cattle, is just a short drive away, as are the beaches of Milford on Sea and Highcliffe, making this the perfect base for your New Forest holiday.
French doors from the conservatory lead onto a decked terrace which steps down onto a flat lawn.
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.
Available for up to 2 cars on the private driveway. Further on-street parking available outside.
Included: Bed linen, towels (please bring own beach towels), WiFi, electricity and central heating (gas). Children: All ages welcome. Pets: One well behaved dog welcome. Must be over the age of 1 year old (unless agreed with the owner prior to booking) and fully housetrained and well behaved. Please note that there is a standard pet charge of £30 per pet per week. Telephone: None available. Mobile reception good. Bicycle Storage: Bikes can be stored in the lockable shed at the front of the property. EV Charging is not available at this property. Beach: Milford on Sea – 4 miles, Highcliffe and Avon Beach (sandy) – within a 20 minute drive Shops: Waitrose – 5 minute drive, Lymington High Street – 10 minute walk. Pubs: Several available within walking distance, including The Monkey Brewhouse and The Borough Arms. Short breaks: Available all year round. Changeover: Friday Check in time: 4pm Check out time: 10am Non-smoking
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