Key Features
- Property code: B203
- Preferred changeover day: Friday
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 10am
- Access statement available
- Dishwasher
- Nearby pub or restaurant
- Nearby shop
- Short breaks available
- Village
- Washing machine
- Waterside
- WiFi
Description
This high standard, one bedroom apartment has stunning views over the bustling Quay, the famous cobbles and Lymington River. It is the perfect place to relax, unwind and watch the world go by from the attractive and comfortable surroundings of the apartment. The Ship Inn, restaurants, shops and the waterfront are on the doorstep making this a unique property from which to explore both the coast and the beautiful New Forest.
Please note: The apartment block has no lift, there are 28 steps from the ground floor to the apartment door.
Key Features
- Property code: B203
- Preferred changeover day: Friday
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 10am
- Access statement available
- Dishwasher
- Nearby pub or restaurant
- Nearby shop
- Short breaks available
- Village
- Washing machine
- Waterside
- WiFi
Description
This high standard, one bedroom apartment has stunning views over the bustling Quay, the famous cobbles and Lymington River. It is the perfect place to relax, unwind and watch the world go by from the attractive and comfortable surroundings of the apartment. The Ship Inn, restaurants, shops and the waterfront are on the doorstep making this a unique property from which to explore both the coast and the beautiful New Forest.
Please note: The apartment block has no lift, there are 28 steps from the ground floor to the apartment door.
Entrance from the Quay up two flights of stairs to second floor apartment (28 internal steps).
Entrance hallway into spacious open plan living room with TV, DVD player and superb views over the river and Quay. Dining table with seating for four.
Galley kitchen with electric hob and oven, fridge-freezer, washing machine, dishwasher and microwave.
Bedroom with king size bed (5ft).
En suite bathroom with bath, hand shower attachment, walk in shower, hand basin and WC.
Entrance from the Quay up two flights of stairs to second floor apartment.
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.
Please note that there is no allocated parking on Quay Street.
You will be able to drop off luggage outside of the property, but then you must move your car to the public car park close by (Town Quay).
A public car parking clock is provided for your stay (against a £40.00 refundable deposit- to be collected from New Forest Cottages office).
This will be able to be paid for in advance over the phone. Alternatively we will be able to take a cash or card payment on arrival.
Included Bed linen, towels, WiFi, electric heating and electricity included. Please provide own beach towels.
Pets Regret no pets
Children Regret not suitable for children. Babies in arms accepted, but prams/pushchairs are not allowed to be stored in any communal area.
Beach Milford on Sea 4 miles
Shops a few metres
Pubs a few metres
Short breaks Available low season bookable any time, mid and high season two weeks before the holiday start date.
Changeover Friday
Check in times: 4pm
Check out times: 10am
Coffee & Drift
(Less than a mile)
(19)
Overlooking the pretty town quay in Lymington, this relaxed, friendly café serves delicious artisan coffee and homemade cakes, as well as healthy smoothie bowls and Buddha bowls - all made with fresh, local produce. Open Tuesday - Sunday.
Coffee & Drift (T: 01590 678287) Town Quay, Lymington SO41 3ET
Lovely coffee, fresh tasty cakes good choice for everyone.
April 2024
We visited most days while we were on holiday. Coffee is the best in the area. Staff are very friendly.
April 2024
Ok Coffee. A bit overpriced and the wait outside for 10 minutes for 2 small coffees was a bit extreme.
February 2024
Great coffee and cakes, their ‘morning bun’ is delicious, friendly efficient staff
February 2024
Best coffee shop ever! I'll miss my golden turmeric drink and the staff were accommodating and friendly
September 2023
Absolutely brilliant breakfasts and the coffee was delicious and served piping hot in a good size mug. 5 stars!
December 2021
Excellent coffee, smoothies and food, particularly the sourdough bagel with avocado & halloumi. Friendly & efficient service. Well worth a visit.
October 2021
Excellent coffee and milkshakes!
August 2021
Perfect coffee shop. Great coffee and friendly staff with excellent service
August 2021
We enjoyed a lovely brunch on the quayside: portions were very generous and the coffee was excellent.
July 2021
An amazing holiday, fabulous property, especially the lovely garden. Will definitely be booking again. Martin and Sally.
July 2021
Excellent coffees and food.
June 2021
We always visit Coffee & Drift when in Lymington. It is a friendly cafe, with great food and excellent coffee, in a great location
October 2020
Lovely hot chocolate
March 2020
We love this coffee shop and visit it often when we are in Lymington. Apart from its wonderful location, right on the harbour, the coffee is good, the cakes lovely and the staff a joy to deal with.
October 2019
This was an efficient and friendly local coffee shop. Great location and tasty fresh cakes
June 2019
A lovely place on the quayside to enjoy coffee and cake with friendly, helpful staff.
June 2019
Lovely spot for coffee.
April 2019
Great coffee, excellent service.
April 2019
The Ship Inn - Lymington
(Less than a mile)
(37)
In a superb location on the town’s quay with large decking area to the side - great for watching the world go by. The bar is well stocked, with an impressive selection of drinks. Due to being on the quay, the pub can get busy, so if you want to eat it’s worth booking ahead. The food is great, a step above the usual pub fare and comes in generous, hearty portions.
The Ship Inn (T: 01590 676903) Lymington SO41 3AY
Great cocktails sitting overlooking the Marina
April 2024
A nice late evening family meal was taken here. Ok Pub, A bit quiet but very spacious. Overpriced like most things in the New Forest and waitress could have been a bit less open with her comments to one of our party who was made to feel a bit embarrassed as the only person ordering a starter.
February 2024
Had a very nice Sunday lunch here. Pleasant staff, and nice surroundings.
October 2023
We had two meals in the pub during our holiday - the restaurant was really busy so we sat in the pub - the food was really nice and we didn’t have to wait too long.
October 2023
Wonderful pub / restaurant very friendly and excellent service
September 2023
Great service , food and staff
September 2023
Poor and slow service with no proper management of order taking, and floor service.
September 2023
We were disappointed with the service, waiting a long time for desserts and with two young boys this was not ideal. Food descriptions not very accurate. One order was the Massaman curry which was not as expected and the chicken, bacon and avocado salad had no avocado!
August 2023
Lovely drinks on the decking just by the water. Excellent service. Food looked delicious.
July 2023
Welcoming pub and restaurant in a fab location. Good menu choice for vegetarians.
July 2023
About a 10 minute walk from the property. A nice ambience by the water and decent food and drink.
July 2023
Had a most enjoyable Sunday lunch here. Very spacious restaurant, excellent service, and great food.
June 2023
Unfortunately, due to staff shortages they were closed when we tried to visit (notice on door). We went elsewhere and did not return.
June 2023
Good fresh food and helpful staff.
June 2023
Lovely pub / restaurant with a view of the Quay. Very dog friendly.
March 2023
Lovely food, excellent service.
April 2022
Had a wonderful 3 course meal here on what you would think would be a quiet Tuesday night in the middle of February, not the case, the restaurant had a great atmosphere coupled with fantastic service. Would definitely come again.
February 2022
Excellent friendly service and good food.
October 2021
Lovely location, good food and service
October 2021
Great food and very friendly service. Will definitely come back again!
September 2021
A little pricy but excellent food from a decent menu well worth a visit.
July 2021
Excellent meal. Sat outside in the shade on a lovely hot day.
June 2021
Booked a table for Sunday lunch and were impressed out the COVID safety measures in place. Good food and friendly staff. Food could have been a bit hotter but that's a small criticism.
June 2021
Had two takeaway meals during our holiday - both excellent. Food and service superb.
April 2021
A warm welcome on a chilly evening. Delicious food and very helpful staff.
December 2020
Excellent food, great service, you’ll need to book.
November 2020
My husband and I are here twice. The best burger he’s had, said he and I loved the Brie starter.....and the macaroni cheese....and the chicken wings... Friendly staff, great atmosphere and comfortable furnishings. Bet it’s gorgeous to sit on the terrace in warm weather. Maybe next time..
October 2020
good food , suitable for family meal.
August 2020
Great choice of well cooked food.
August 2020
Had a great time superb service on New Year’s Eve
January 2020
Right on the quayside in Lymington - admire the boats, get out binoculars for the ferries to IOW. Then have a meal in this traditional pub - excellent quality and quantity throughout.
October 2019
Excellent location, friendly welcoming staff, lovely food, well presented and generous portions.
September 2019
Booked for a Sunday evening, disappointed to be told at only 7.30 pm that there were no roasts or pie available. Th menu is not bad but there were 5 dishes on the menu that were not available. That said, the food we did have was very good with good attentive service.
September 2018
Lovely setting, excellent staff, adequate food, could be better.
September 2018
Very nice pub. Ate there twice for lunch and was very nice. Lovely location.
November 2017
Lovely pub, great location, food this year 2017 is vastly improved on previous years, Would recommend.
June 2017
Enjoyed an excellent lunch at the Ship Inn. Good food and pleasant, helpful staff.
June 2017
Elderflower Restaurant
(Less than a mile)
(8)
An award winning restaurant serving high quality British cuisine with a hint of French, housed in a beautiful listed building in the heart of Lymington.
The Elderflower (T: 01590 676908) Lymington SO41 3AS
A special treat but well worth it. Superb food and excellent friendly service. We had the 5 course tasting menu, which was perfect.
November 2023
Fantastic food and service. Tasting menu - each course a surprise! Very friendly and welcoming staff and wonderful food in a beautiful old building.
November 2023
Had thec4 course tasting menu which was fabulous
April 2023
If you get the chance, do book to go here. Although it can be quite expensive, it is well worth the experience
October 2022
Rather pretentious and did not really cater for non-meat eaters. Very over-priced.
August 2021
You have to book well in advance to eat here. Was on their waiting list for about a month, and luckily managed to get in through a cancellation. Food excellent. We went for the 7 courses with pairing wine. Once you are seated,, its your table for the whole evening. A lovely experience
June 2021
We enjoyed dinner here last week during our stay in Lymington. It was absolutely delicious. We chose the 7 course tasting menu and all dishes were fantastic. I especially enjoyed the crispy hen egg and the forest floor pudding which was very clever and an extremely pretty dish. We also treated ourselves to the wine pairing and each wine matched its course perfectly. A wonderful evening.
October 2020
Excellent food,lovely atmosphere
August 2020
The Kings Head
(Less than a mile)
(34)
This distinguished town centre pub crowns the cobbled street leading to the town quay. Dating back over 300 years, the interior is both atmospheric and comfortable. There’s a large, roaring log fire to welcome guests on chilly days and pretty courtyard garden for when the sun shines. The bar is well stocked, featuring Cask Marque approved Fullers London Pride, Ringwood Best Bitter, Timothy Taylors Landlord, Youngs and HSB. Expect traditional pub food and light bites, plus a separate menu dedicated to vegetarians.
The Kings Head, (T:01590 672709) Quay Hill, Lymington SO41 3AR
Superb pub! Staff very welcoming. The food looked amazing so will definitely be returning and best of all - they are dog friendly!
May 2024
Excellent pub, great atmosphere, very comfortable and well decorated. Pub food of a good standard.
February 2024
Superb Sunday Roast
December 2023
A warm and welcoming pub with a real fire. Great food and drink, A 15 minute walk from the flat (slightly more if the level crossing is down!), or else park in town.
November 2023
I began my 70th birthday celebrations here in November 2022 - only to find another 70th birthday girl in the adjoining area!! She shared a piece of her cake with me & we sang along together. The service was excellent; great beers & food delicious. Would thoroughly recommend.
October 2023
We visited this pub twice during our holiday and each time we really enjoyed our meals - especially the sea bass! Service was good and staff were very friendly - even though we arrived one busy night without booking a table, they managed to fit us in without a problem.
October 2023
Had a lovely meal at lunchtime. It was very busy but staff found us a table and all 5 meals were very good. Also dog friendly which is great for us.
September 2023
Yes a good friendly pub
September 2023
We found this to be a great pub. We went several times and had service with a smile each occasion. The quality of both food and beer was excellent. 5 stars from me !
September 2023
Fabulous cocktails
April 2023
A great location and a super friendly atmosphere.
April 2023
Friendly pub with very good food
January 2023
Excellent food and service. Steak and Ale pie and Red Snapper were fabulous. Booked ahead as gets very busy.
August 2022
A proper English pub, we popped in for a couple of drinks. It's not cheap but I think you have to factor in an extra few pounds a round for the wonderful atmosphere inside.
February 2022
Highly recommend So warm and cosy and very attentive and friendly staff.
February 2022
Had a very enjoyable evening meal here, excellent food, wine and value for money
January 2022
Great food and exceptional service
October 2021
A warm welcome and good service. The Sunday lunch was absolutely splendid. Thank you Chef
September 2021
We had a great meal here one evening. Particularly convenient from the Cottage!
August 2021
Nice traditional pub serving simple but very tasty pub grub, serving flat beer.
July 2021
Great pub with v good beer and lovely pub food. V friendly and helpful staff. V well managed in terms of managing social distancing.
July 2021
superb Sunday roast - we've enjoyed both take-away and sit-in over the years.
June 2021
Due to lock down restrictions we were unable, this time, to visit the restaurant. However, we did try the take away service on two occasions and both times the food was excellent and the presentation and service first class.
May 2021
Our favourite pub in the heart of Lymington. A warm & welcoming atmosphere, lovely staff and hearty portions of good pub grub.
October 2020
Such a pretty pub. Lots of nooks and crannies, colourful cushions and friendly staff. We had lunch here and the steak and ale pie was just what the doctor ordered on a chilly autumn day. Comfort food on a plate. Portions are extremely generous and even though we only shared a starter , sadly we couldn’t finish our main meals. Would highly recommend.
October 2020
Ate here twice during our recent visit to Lymington. Staff were welcoming and friendly, the pub was comfortable and warm and the food was absolutely delicious on both occasions. The best burger my husband has had in a long time, so he said and I could eat plate after plate of the brie starter!
October 2020
Nice cosy pub but staff's attitude was disappointing.
November 2019
This is a good local pub, we ate their twice in a week. Friendly service and really good staff. It was off season so we didn’t book, but I guess in summer booking to eat would be required.
June 2019
Food and staff really good but the seats were filthy and need changing urgently
June 2019
Lovely atmospheric pub. Dog friendly. Best Steak and Ale Pie I have ever had, served with excellent fresh vegetables and cracking chips! This was the only place during our stay in Lymington where we ate twice, going back especially on our last night.
March 2019
Quite pleasant,food good
September 2018
Great little boozer. I could happily sit in there all evening chatting and drinking! Menu looked ok although we didn't eat. It's got lots of small sections which adds to the atmosphere but isn't ideal for kids and prams. We went without the kids and loved it. Great playlist in the background too!
July 2017
Stopped for a drink, nice cosy pub, would be lovely in the winter with the fires lit. Perfect location if you are staying in Lymington.
June 2017
Beautiful traditional pub. Food was good. They had a children's menu but no high chair or baby changing facilities
June 2017
Lounges
(Less than a mile)
(11)
Serving a variety of light lunch options, including Paninis, jacket potatoes and salads, as well as a lovely selection of cakes. Directly on the High Street, enjoy comfy seating at the front of the café to watch the world go by. Sit outside in the summer months with rear seating available in a shared courtyard.
Lounges (T: 01590 671122) 122 High Street, Lymington SO41 9AQ
Every time we come to Lymington this cafe is still brilliant and good value for money.
September 2023
Good crab sandwiches and dog friendly
August 2023
Lovely food
April 2023
Whenever we are in Lymington this is our favourite place to go for breakfast and lunch! They have so many options and everything we've tried has been lovely.
January 2023
Very friendly and accommodating staff. Good quality food at reasonable prices. Full English breakfast is a must; even though scrambled eggs were not on the menu, they were quite happy to do them.
May 2022
Lovely coffee and especially cake. Staff were cheery and welcoming. We also had a great breakfast here on our last morning.
November 2021
Breakfast before our journey home was simply brilliant and so reasonably priced. Lovely ladies serving. Surroundings quaint and homely.
September 2021
Very reasonably priced cafe serving nice cakes was well as sandwiches etc. Staff were very accommodating which is not easy in these COVID times !
June 2021
Great value breakfast and friendly service
May 2019
Tasty breakfast and welcoming cosy atmosphere. Very dog friendly.
March 2019
Lovely atmosphere, friendly buzzy place, excellent food and service.
April 2018
Puffin Cruises
(Less than a mile)
(12)
Puffin Cruises in Lymington is a fun and exciting way to explore this part of the world and see its natural beauty from the water, whether you’re merely enjoying the ferry service, taking a 30 minute river cruise or opting for an hour long picnic or sunset cruise - there’s something for every mood. Trips run daily from the town’s historic quay, weather permitting!
A fun and relaxing way to spend half an hour. Would recommend but wish they did longer cruises too
September 2023
A pleasant river trip, and informative. Worth taking 30 mins to do this.
September 2023
First class
September 2023
Ver clean, comfortable boat and the Captain was friendly and very informative
September 2023
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December 2022
Very interesting and enjoyable trip down the river. Wish it had been longer!
July 2022
Thoroughly enjoyable
May 2022
Lovely trip out on the boat. We had the boat to ourselves and my children both had a turn at driving which they were really pleased about. I wish they did trips that were a little longer than half an hour.
April 2022
Would loved to have experienced this cruise but it was closed the entire week that we stayed in Lymington
October 2021
Excellent 30 minute cruise around the harbour! We would book again no problem! Our captain was Phil who was very knowledgeable and courteous.
September 2021
Really enjoyed this fun, informative trip around the Lymingron river passing the beautiful yachts in the marina and spotting the birds in the sea grass.
June 2019
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June 2018
St Barbe Museum
(Less than a mile)
(19)
St Barbe Museum explores the unique history of Lymington and the New Forest Coast. The hands-on displays provide a fascinating journey of discovery for all ages, charting Lymington’s development as a market town and port and looking at the smugglers and boat builders who have used the Solent shore. The art galleries host an exclusive programme of exhibitions that regularly works on loan from national and regional collections.
Small but very interesting. Also has a cafe.
April 2024
pleasant cafe also
February 2024
Visited on a damp day on my own, interesting museum and a good Art Gallery within the same building. Very nice and well staffed cafe area with a good selection of tasty food and nice coffee.
October 2023
Had a nice meal here upon arrival in Lymington. Very pleasant helpful staff. Also, a very nice gift shop, and Tourist Information centre.
October 2023
Brilliant Museum and the cafe is excellent
September 2023
Excellent museum that tells the story of the town and local area and also has space for changing exhibitions. Also acts as the local visitor info centre and has plenty of information about things to do in the area. There's also a nice gift shop and super little cafe.
September 2023
Great little museum. Very informative about the history of the area and even our teenagers enjoyed the dinosaur exhibit.
August 2022
A bit of a hidden gem really, very good and informative displays in a well laid out and spacious environment, we particularly liked the community involvement with a group of local children very actively enjoying the surroundings, the coffee shop and the engaging and helpful staff. If anything the museum could sell itself to the public better - we nearly didn't go in as there was little to explain what was inside other than the art galleries
May 2022
Wonderful art exhibition and everyone was very helpful. Great cafe and recommend the coffee and biscuits!
October 2021
Well worth spending a morning learning about the history of Lymington and the wider New Forest area. There is always an interesting pop up exhibition too. The cafe is great and serves lovely home made food.
October 2021
Well worth a visit. Tasty food and good service.
October 2021
Very interesting museum and when we visited there was an art exhibition which was an added bonus.
June 2021
Have visited the museum previously and found it interesting, having grown up locally. Now has an excellent coffee shop.
September 2020
We had a nice coffee on terrace of their café - didn't get a chance to visit Museum itself, but found some great cards + gifts in shop!
September 2020
Brilliant exhibition and we loved the museum. Our boys attended a free needle felting workshop and and came home with wonderful art work!
February 2020
interesting small museum with good displays
September 2019
Loved our visit to the museum, really friendly staff and despite compact size whiled away a couple of hours. Well worth a visit!
April 2019
Really interesting small museum packed with information and an exceptional display in the art gallery
October 2018
Extremely interesting museum, enjoyed the art,. Very welcoming reception and good cafe. I fully recommend a visit
June 2018
Walhampton Golf Course
(Less than a mile)
A nine hole golf course in a tranquil New Forest setting, Walhampton Golf Course is an informal environment with a friendly clubhouse. The accessible links course welcomes all ages and abilities to take part on the course with green fees starting at £12.50 for visitors.
Lymington Sea Water Baths
(Less than a mile)
(9)
A vital summer attraction in this famous town, the Lymington Sea Water Baths have been welcoming visitors since 1833. These days the options are a little more varied with water sports including kayaking, paddle boarding, aqua jousting, zorbing and children’s splash pools all available. There is a cafe on site, all necessary facilities and entry prices depend on the activities you want to take part in.
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Wonderful 1833 pool - I preferred the 20 degree temperature to the stifling 30 degree in the Leisure Centre. Very friendly staff. The most spacious pool I've swum in anywhere. Swam here most days £4.00 for two hours a bargain.
September 2023
We swam here pretty much every morning of our stay that it was open. Good value for general swimming - the more expensive inflatables course looked like great fun but we didn't try it ourselves. Such a good way to start the day, and a great facility for the town as there's no beach. Would have been even better if it opened earlier or later in the day.
September 2023
We spent an afternoon there and the children enjoyed the inflatables. The weather was good. Changing rooms not clearly signed though.
August 2023
Brilliant place loved it although water was bracing
August 2023
This is a must for everyone, especially for teenagers who love a challenge. We left our two on the assault course for 2 hours whilst we wandered the salt marshes on the Solent Way nearby. The ice cream kiosk next to the baths is value for money too and sells the local ice cream with generous portions.
August 2022
Planning to go there as looked good with all the fun equipment you could hire but found the cost for a family of six (two adults, four children) too expensive so did not go after all.
August 2021
We had a great time on the inflatables one morning. My son loved it! Friendly staff and good to hire wet suits.
August 2021
Did paddle boarding here, a great safe place to give it a try.
August 2021
Great activity, kids loved it! Harder than it looks.
August 2021
Hermit Charters
(Less than a mile)
(1)
On a skippered Luxury Flybridge Motor Boat, Hermit Charters gives you the opportunity to take a small party of friends on a luxury experience on the water without breaking the bank. For families or private parties, it’s a delightful way to head out fishing to catch bass, plaice, black bream or needles cod, or simply to enjoy the view from the water. You can even take the family dog on board!
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Fab location with great garden and pool.
July 2020
Milford on Sea
(4 miles)
(16)
A beautiful shingle beach with pretty painted beach huts, plenty of parking, and excellent coastal walks along Hurst spit to Hurst Castle with clear views of the Isle of Wight and needles. The superb Raft Rocks Restaurant is worth a visit with its Art deco style and roof terrace. You can also walk across the wildlife marshes to Keyhaven harbour and (in season) take the boat to Hurst Castle or the Isle of Wight.
Lovely sea walk within 15 minutes of the cottage.
March 2024
A lovely place to stay. So much to see and do locally and within easy reach.
August 2023
Milford on Sea is a very quintessential English village which has retained all its charm. The seafront is a delight to stroll along and The Needles Eye Cafe produces lovely coffee and lunches which is well worth a visit. A walk around Sturt Pond is also enjoyable and through to the village.
June 2023
Lovely quiet location for a beach walk. Great for watching the sea and waves without the crowds.
June 2023
Brilliant beach.
September 2022
Beautiful beach with views to The Isle of Wight. Good for swimming, picnics and walking. Very good car parking and public toilets. Lots of good places to eat and drink either next to the beach or in the village, a short walk away
July 2022
A proper gem. Great location for the new forest. The village is great and was only a short walk from our house. Not too busy or full of holiday makers. We will be back.
October 2021
One of my favourite places
July 2021
Good place to go if you have a buggy or wheelchair as there is a tarmac path along the top of the cliffs with great views of the Needles, plenty of parking and a kiosk serving refreshments.
September 2020
Lovely village with adequate shops on a very pretty green.
September 2019
Due to my husband breaking his leg we hired a mobility scooter for our holiday. It was a joy to ride along the front at Milford. Wonderful views of The Needles and lots of benches along the way too. Great access from the car parks. Would be great if the short path from Milford to Keyhaven could be the same good surface. We felt the rough stones would be too hard to ride on.
June 2019
Love Milford on Sea so old fashioned hasn't changed much since I use go as a child in the 1960/70s
April 2019
great walking area, small cafe-the needles, children climbing play park- crashing waves over stoned beach
March 2019
Great for a dog walk along the spit to Hurst Castle. Needles Eye cafe is a welcome break, quite good food but very busy and a bit basic.
December 2017
Fantastic sea location with goods pubs, shops etc
November 2017
Lovely village, plenty of shops and places to eat - no post office though.
June 2017
Barton on Sea
(6 miles)
(2)
A stony beach with sandy areas as the tide goes out, and a great spot to do some fossil hunting. The cliffs are subject to considerable coastal erosion and at times parts of the beach can be cordoned off. The Beachcomber Café on the cliff top is one of the most popular cafés in the region. Plenty of parking in car parks along the cliff top as well as on-road parking.
A pleasant walk along the cliff top and along the beach. There was less cliff than last time we went to the New Forest.
June 2023
Super walk, nice and easy and great place for a meal or tea and cake by the car park.
April 2019
Highcliffe Beach
(8 miles)
Highcliffe beach, beneath the popular Cliffhanger Restaurant is a part sandy, part pebble beach. The beach has sloping access as well as steps down to the shore from the pay and display clifftop car park. To the east, Highcliffe beach towards Barton on Sea is a part sandy beach at the foot of the second most eroded cliff in England. This side of the beach is dog-friendly all year. However do check the tide times as high tide can make it difficult to walk along the beach.
To the west towards Highcliffe Castle beach, the promenade leads across the top of the small beaches inbetween the groynes with views across Christchurch Bay and Hengistbury Head. Groynes 4-8 have dog restrictions as does the promenade during the summer months, May-September.
Highcliffe Castle Beach
(8 miles)
(3)
A picturesque, tree-lined beach of shingle, and sand at low tide. Good facilities on the cliff top including an excellent tea room, public toilets, baby change and a children’s play area in the Castle gardens. Plenty of parking and sloping access down to the beach. Highcliffe Castle beach is dog-friendly all year round.
Very picturesque beach with great access, looks good for a beach day
October 2021
Lovely
April 2019
Lovely clean sandy beach and a really i would highly recommend this spot for your car to break down takes the ouch out of waiting for the recovery truck
April 2017
Lepe Beach
(9 miles)
Some of the best views of the Solent can be enjoyed from over a mile of beach and pine fringed cliffs. Historic D-Day remains, wildflower meadows and children's play area. Beach front car park.
February 2024
stayed 3 times. best of any we have stayed in. most grateful.
October 2023
A fantastically well appointed kitchen if you like cooking! A very comfortable flat.
October 2023
Extremely enjoyable stay. This is a lovely apartment, well appointed and equipped to a very high standard.
September 2023
We really enjoyed our stay, and will be returning next year
July 2023
Really enjoyable, perfect flat, perfect location, could not find anything better so we return every year
June 2023
Most enjoyable stay
June 2023
Yes the stay as usual, very enjoyable in an immaculate apartment with such a stunning view. The ship inn is suburb if you are looking for great food, and only a few steps away from the apartment, and the ladies at nfc are brilliant
May 2023
Have be going for a few years now, always love the flat and its location.
February 2023
Great location easy access to the new forest and coastal walks. The property was a comfortable place to go back to after a long walk.
January 2023
Yes this is our second stay and we enjoyed it very much. We would book again.
October 2022
This is a beautiful apartment in a superb location.
September 2022
We had a wonderful stay and will be returning next year
September 2022
We enjoyed our stay very much
August 2022
Lovely clean spacious apartment with fantastic view
August 2022
Always good food at the ship inn, and the open top bus routes are very good money well spent, lovely day out to enjoy different parts of the new forest really recommended.
July 2022
Yes we love this place
March 2022
Perfect accommodation and location. We've already booked to return in November. You're all so helpful and friendly in the office - thank you!
March 2022
Very high standard, We had a wonderful relaxing time and some wonderful walks.
December 2021
The accommodation was excellent, the staff at the office were helpful and friendly and the parking was fine - it is winter so not many cars. Excellent location and great to sit in the bay window and watch the world go by. We'll be back again.
November 2021
A lovely apartment in every way.
July 2021
Who wouldn't enjoy that wonderful view. Nothing you can do but wish rubbish wasn't collected quite as early! Wonderful week.
July 2021
great stay, enjoyed 2 meals at the Haven and really enjoyed the open top bus tour
June 2021
I would just like to thank you the staff at nfc for all the information ref covid it all came in very useful and was always up to date. Thank you
October 2020
Loved staying there , it was exceptional
September 2020
vERY ENJOYABLE STAY. fAANTISRIC VERY ENJOYABLE STAY WITH FANTASTIC WEATHER
September 2020
Super apartment in a wonderful location with fantastic views. We had a great holiday and will certainly be back.
September 2020
lovely stay, found the standards of food, service and hygiene at the Angel and Blue Pig very poor. The Haven and La Pergola were very good in all respects
August 2020
We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely come again.
August 2020
Very comfortable and well equipped. Wonderful views. Bit noisy in the evenings at times, pub clients sitting just outside on the harbour wall rather than using the pub's patio.
August 2020
We had a great time. The location and the standard of the apartment made our stay. Where the apartment was situated made it convenient for both the town's amenities and bird watching on the nature reserve. We made full use of both
March 2020
This is our fifth visit and we have enjoyed staying here very much.
January 2020
Fabulous thank you. Really enjoyed the location and the flat itself.
October 2019
This is the best self-catering property we have stayed in.
September 2019
We liked it so much we have already booked for next September!
September 2019
The property was wonderful and addition to that all the staff at Toad Hall Cottages were extremely helpful and pleasant to deal with. Thank you for a wonderful stay in Lymington.
August 2019
Very much
July 2019
We enjoyed our stay very much. We appreciate that New Forest Cottages provided us with more towels when we let them know that only two bath towels per guest had been provided.
May 2019
Lovely stay. Have booked again in October
May 2019
Yes really enjoyed my stay, so much going on in the marina some of it quite entertaining, it was just so lovely to look out of the window with such a beautiful view. my brother and friend came to visit us and were really taken with the apartment especially as my brother had is sailing boat in the marina his friend is looking to perhaps stay at the apartment at some stage. I've already booked another week in August to come and stay at such a fabulous apartment.
April 2019
lovely flat- very clean -great location ...will be back
April 2019
Lovely property with an amazing view.
March 2019
Very enjoyable.
March 2019
Another wonderful week at the property. Weather fantastic!
February 2019
Stanwell House tapas (3 for £12) is fun - with a glass of wine!
February 2019
We had a really enjoyable stay, in an apartment with that stunning window view. We have been spoilt over the years, which is why we keep coming back.
January 2019
We enjoyed our stay very much and found the staff at newforestcottages to be very nice and very helpful so thanks for providing such a lovely holiday for us a well needed break.
December 2018
please see above
August 2018
Yes we had a wonderful holiday and this apartment is superb overall
July 2018
Superb apartment, no complaints at all. 10/10
July 2018
Loved it. I will be back !!
May 2018
Yes - could we order better weather please.!!!!
April 2018
Wonderful location very quiet. lots to do.
March 2018
We would like to thank all concerned for a lovely week in this apartment. New Forest Cottages were very efficient, helpful and friendly.
February 2018
We really enjoyed the visit again. It is what we want. Large, comfortable, convenient, quiet, local to high street and surrounding area. The Apartment is so well maintained and we thought a new carpet had been laid. Very nice touch with the flowers, that lasted all week, and the milk and extras, that it's a pity I have to mention the points above! Really beneficial to have the Parking Permit, but should you clarify that it is important to park in the Long Stay Car Park, which gives up to 20 hours. The Parking Signs refer to Short Stay Passes, which we did not understand until we asked someone, but nothing about Long Stay.
October 2017
Welcoming flat. Wonderful situation and views. Our fourth stay there. Will be returning.
July 2017
We had a lovely stay in a beautiful place.Lovely views over the harbour.
July 2017
Everything was perfect, thank you.
July 2017
The staff at NFC are very professional and great to deal with, I have now boked say 8 trips and all a big success Thank you NFC
June 2017
Very much enjoyed our stay.excellent quality appliances, very roomy apartment, beautiful views everything you could want on the doorstep.
June 2017
Apartment - perfect for two people. Furnishings very high standard, beautifully decorated, every bit of equipment needed and good quality. I have stayed in cottages and apartment for years, I am now in my 70's and this is the best accommodation I have been in. Location - fantastic right in the town centre overlooking the quay, ideal, walking for pubs and restaurants. Parking - So easy with the provided clock, has a long stay which you can stay in for 20 hours, overnight and most of the next day. All that is needed is good weather which we got. Close to New Forest, lots of beaches.
May 2017
Yes.It was an amazing holiday.The apartment,the views,the location for both walking and eating were simply great.We also must complement New Forest Cottages on the ease of dealing with all aspects of the holiday,it was a pleasure to deal with you.
August 2016
This was such a beautiful flat with a magnificent location and view that it was a pleasure to stay in on our only wet day.
May 2015
What a beautiful apartment. Very clean and highly decorated. Lovely views and a great location.
November 2014
Fantastic standard of property with what has to be the best view in Lymington. Cannot praise highly enough.
February 2024
stayed 3 times. best of any we have stayed in. most grateful.
October 2023
A fantastically well appointed kitchen if you like cooking! A very comfortable flat.
October 2023
Extremely enjoyable stay. This is a lovely apartment, well appointed and equipped to a very high standard.
September 2023
We really enjoyed our stay, and will be returning next year
July 2023
Really enjoyable, perfect flat, perfect location, could not find anything better so we return every year
June 2023
Most enjoyable stay
June 2023
Yes the stay as usual, very enjoyable in an immaculate apartment with such a stunning view. The ship inn is suburb if you are looking for great food, and only a few steps away from the apartment, and the ladies at nfc are brilliant
May 2023
Have be going for a few years now, always love the flat and its location.
February 2023
Great location easy access to the new forest and coastal walks. The property was a comfortable place to go back to after a long walk.
January 2023
Yes this is our second stay and we enjoyed it very much. We would book again.
October 2022
This is a beautiful apartment in a superb location.
September 2022
We had a wonderful stay and will be returning next year
September 2022
We enjoyed our stay very much
August 2022
Lovely clean spacious apartment with fantastic view
August 2022
Always good food at the ship inn, and the open top bus routes are very good money well spent, lovely day out to enjoy different parts of the new forest really recommended.
July 2022
Yes we love this place
March 2022
Perfect accommodation and location. We've already booked to return in November. You're all so helpful and friendly in the office - thank you!
March 2022
Very high standard, We had a wonderful relaxing time and some wonderful walks.
December 2021
The accommodation was excellent, the staff at the office were helpful and friendly and the parking was fine - it is winter so not many cars. Excellent location and great to sit in the bay window and watch the world go by. We'll be back again.
November 2021
A lovely apartment in every way.
July 2021
Who wouldn't enjoy that wonderful view. Nothing you can do but wish rubbish wasn't collected quite as early! Wonderful week.
July 2021
great stay, enjoyed 2 meals at the Haven and really enjoyed the open top bus tour
June 2021
I would just like to thank you the staff at nfc for all the information ref covid it all came in very useful and was always up to date. Thank you
October 2020
Loved staying there , it was exceptional
September 2020
vERY ENJOYABLE STAY. fAANTISRIC VERY ENJOYABLE STAY WITH FANTASTIC WEATHER
September 2020
Super apartment in a wonderful location with fantastic views. We had a great holiday and will certainly be back.
September 2020
lovely stay, found the standards of food, service and hygiene at the Angel and Blue Pig very poor. The Haven and La Pergola were very good in all respects
August 2020
We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely come again.
August 2020
Very comfortable and well equipped. Wonderful views. Bit noisy in the evenings at times, pub clients sitting just outside on the harbour wall rather than using the pub's patio.
August 2020
We had a great time. The location and the standard of the apartment made our stay. Where the apartment was situated made it convenient for both the town's amenities and bird watching on the nature reserve. We made full use of both
March 2020
This is our fifth visit and we have enjoyed staying here very much.
January 2020
Fabulous thank you. Really enjoyed the location and the flat itself.
October 2019
This is the best self-catering property we have stayed in.
September 2019
We liked it so much we have already booked for next September!
September 2019
The property was wonderful and addition to that all the staff at Toad Hall Cottages were extremely helpful and pleasant to deal with. Thank you for a wonderful stay in Lymington.
August 2019
Very much
July 2019
We enjoyed our stay very much. We appreciate that New Forest Cottages provided us with more towels when we let them know that only two bath towels per guest had been provided.
May 2019
Lovely stay. Have booked again in October
May 2019
Yes really enjoyed my stay, so much going on in the marina some of it quite entertaining, it was just so lovely to look out of the window with such a beautiful view. my brother and friend came to visit us and were really taken with the apartment especially as my brother had is sailing boat in the marina his friend is looking to perhaps stay at the apartment at some stage. I've already booked another week in August to come and stay at such a fabulous apartment.
April 2019
lovely flat- very clean -great location ...will be back
April 2019
Lovely property with an amazing view.
March 2019
Very enjoyable.
March 2019
Another wonderful week at the property. Weather fantastic!
February 2019
Stanwell House tapas (3 for £12) is fun - with a glass of wine!
February 2019
We had a really enjoyable stay, in an apartment with that stunning window view. We have been spoilt over the years, which is why we keep coming back.
January 2019
We enjoyed our stay very much and found the staff at newforestcottages to be very nice and very helpful so thanks for providing such a lovely holiday for us a well needed break.
December 2018
please see above
August 2018
Yes we had a wonderful holiday and this apartment is superb overall
July 2018
Superb apartment, no complaints at all. 10/10
July 2018
Loved it. I will be back !!
May 2018
Yes - could we order better weather please.!!!!
April 2018
Wonderful location very quiet. lots to do.
March 2018
We would like to thank all concerned for a lovely week in this apartment. New Forest Cottages were very efficient, helpful and friendly.
February 2018
We really enjoyed the visit again. It is what we want. Large, comfortable, convenient, quiet, local to high street and surrounding area. The Apartment is so well maintained and we thought a new carpet had been laid. Very nice touch with the flowers, that lasted all week, and the milk and extras, that it's a pity I have to mention the points above! Really beneficial to have the Parking Permit, but should you clarify that it is important to park in the Long Stay Car Park, which gives up to 20 hours. The Parking Signs refer to Short Stay Passes, which we did not understand until we asked someone, but nothing about Long Stay.
October 2017
Welcoming flat. Wonderful situation and views. Our fourth stay there. Will be returning.
July 2017
We had a lovely stay in a beautiful place.Lovely views over the harbour.
July 2017
Everything was perfect, thank you.
July 2017
The staff at NFC are very professional and great to deal with, I have now boked say 8 trips and all a big success Thank you NFC
June 2017
Very much enjoyed our stay.excellent quality appliances, very roomy apartment, beautiful views everything you could want on the doorstep.
June 2017
Apartment - perfect for two people. Furnishings very high standard, beautifully decorated, every bit of equipment needed and good quality. I have stayed in cottages and apartment for years, I am now in my 70's and this is the best accommodation I have been in. Location - fantastic right in the town centre overlooking the quay, ideal, walking for pubs and restaurants. Parking - So easy with the provided clock, has a long stay which you can stay in for 20 hours, overnight and most of the next day. All that is needed is good weather which we got. Close to New Forest, lots of beaches.
May 2017
Yes.It was an amazing holiday.The apartment,the views,the location for both walking and eating were simply great.We also must complement New Forest Cottages on the ease of dealing with all aspects of the holiday,it was a pleasure to deal with you.
August 2016
This was such a beautiful flat with a magnificent location and view that it was a pleasure to stay in on our only wet day.
May 2015
What a beautiful apartment. Very clean and highly decorated. Lovely views and a great location.
November 2014
Fantastic standard of property with what has to be the best view in Lymington. Cannot praise highly enough.
Coffee & Drift
(Less than a mile)
(19)
Overlooking the pretty town quay in Lymington, this relaxed, friendly café serves delicious artisan coffee and homemade cakes, as well as healthy smoothie bowls and Buddha bowls - all made with fresh, local produce. Open Tuesday - Sunday.
Coffee & Drift (T: 01590 678287) Town Quay, Lymington SO41 3ET
Lovely coffee, fresh tasty cakes good choice for everyone.
April 2024
We visited most days while we were on holiday. Coffee is the best in the area. Staff are very friendly.
April 2024
Ok Coffee. A bit overpriced and the wait outside for 10 minutes for 2 small coffees was a bit extreme.
February 2024
Great coffee and cakes, their ‘morning bun’ is delicious, friendly efficient staff
February 2024
Best coffee shop ever! I'll miss my golden turmeric drink and the staff were accommodating and friendly
September 2023
Absolutely brilliant breakfasts and the coffee was delicious and served piping hot in a good size mug. 5 stars!
December 2021
Excellent coffee, smoothies and food, particularly the sourdough bagel with avocado & halloumi. Friendly & efficient service. Well worth a visit.
October 2021
Excellent coffee and milkshakes!
August 2021
Perfect coffee shop. Great coffee and friendly staff with excellent service
August 2021
We enjoyed a lovely brunch on the quayside: portions were very generous and the coffee was excellent.
July 2021
An amazing holiday, fabulous property, especially the lovely garden. Will definitely be booking again. Martin and Sally.
July 2021
Excellent coffees and food.
June 2021
We always visit Coffee & Drift when in Lymington. It is a friendly cafe, with great food and excellent coffee, in a great location
October 2020
Lovely hot chocolate
March 2020
We love this coffee shop and visit it often when we are in Lymington. Apart from its wonderful location, right on the harbour, the coffee is good, the cakes lovely and the staff a joy to deal with.
October 2019
This was an efficient and friendly local coffee shop. Great location and tasty fresh cakes
June 2019
A lovely place on the quayside to enjoy coffee and cake with friendly, helpful staff.
June 2019
Lovely spot for coffee.
April 2019
Great coffee, excellent service.
April 2019
The Ship Inn - Lymington
(Less than a mile)
(37)
In a superb location on the town’s quay with large decking area to the side - great for watching the world go by. The bar is well stocked, with an impressive selection of drinks. Due to being on the quay, the pub can get busy, so if you want to eat it’s worth booking ahead. The food is great, a step above the usual pub fare and comes in generous, hearty portions.
The Ship Inn (T: 01590 676903) Lymington SO41 3AY
Great cocktails sitting overlooking the Marina
April 2024
A nice late evening family meal was taken here. Ok Pub, A bit quiet but very spacious. Overpriced like most things in the New Forest and waitress could have been a bit less open with her comments to one of our party who was made to feel a bit embarrassed as the only person ordering a starter.
February 2024
Had a very nice Sunday lunch here. Pleasant staff, and nice surroundings.
October 2023
We had two meals in the pub during our holiday - the restaurant was really busy so we sat in the pub - the food was really nice and we didn’t have to wait too long.
October 2023
Wonderful pub / restaurant very friendly and excellent service
September 2023
Great service , food and staff
September 2023
Poor and slow service with no proper management of order taking, and floor service.
September 2023
We were disappointed with the service, waiting a long time for desserts and with two young boys this was not ideal. Food descriptions not very accurate. One order was the Massaman curry which was not as expected and the chicken, bacon and avocado salad had no avocado!
August 2023
Lovely drinks on the decking just by the water. Excellent service. Food looked delicious.
July 2023
Welcoming pub and restaurant in a fab location. Good menu choice for vegetarians.
July 2023
About a 10 minute walk from the property. A nice ambience by the water and decent food and drink.
July 2023
Had a most enjoyable Sunday lunch here. Very spacious restaurant, excellent service, and great food.
June 2023
Unfortunately, due to staff shortages they were closed when we tried to visit (notice on door). We went elsewhere and did not return.
June 2023
Good fresh food and helpful staff.
June 2023
Lovely pub / restaurant with a view of the Quay. Very dog friendly.
March 2023
Lovely food, excellent service.
April 2022
Had a wonderful 3 course meal here on what you would think would be a quiet Tuesday night in the middle of February, not the case, the restaurant had a great atmosphere coupled with fantastic service. Would definitely come again.
February 2022
Excellent friendly service and good food.
October 2021
Lovely location, good food and service
October 2021
Great food and very friendly service. Will definitely come back again!
September 2021
A little pricy but excellent food from a decent menu well worth a visit.
July 2021
Excellent meal. Sat outside in the shade on a lovely hot day.
June 2021
Booked a table for Sunday lunch and were impressed out the COVID safety measures in place. Good food and friendly staff. Food could have been a bit hotter but that's a small criticism.
June 2021
Had two takeaway meals during our holiday - both excellent. Food and service superb.
April 2021
A warm welcome on a chilly evening. Delicious food and very helpful staff.
December 2020
Excellent food, great service, you’ll need to book.
November 2020
My husband and I are here twice. The best burger he’s had, said he and I loved the Brie starter.....and the macaroni cheese....and the chicken wings... Friendly staff, great atmosphere and comfortable furnishings. Bet it’s gorgeous to sit on the terrace in warm weather. Maybe next time..
October 2020
good food , suitable for family meal.
August 2020
Great choice of well cooked food.
August 2020
Had a great time superb service on New Year’s Eve
January 2020
Right on the quayside in Lymington - admire the boats, get out binoculars for the ferries to IOW. Then have a meal in this traditional pub - excellent quality and quantity throughout.
October 2019
Excellent location, friendly welcoming staff, lovely food, well presented and generous portions.
September 2019
Booked for a Sunday evening, disappointed to be told at only 7.30 pm that there were no roasts or pie available. Th menu is not bad but there were 5 dishes on the menu that were not available. That said, the food we did have was very good with good attentive service.
September 2018
Lovely setting, excellent staff, adequate food, could be better.
September 2018
Very nice pub. Ate there twice for lunch and was very nice. Lovely location.
November 2017
Lovely pub, great location, food this year 2017 is vastly improved on previous years, Would recommend.
June 2017
Enjoyed an excellent lunch at the Ship Inn. Good food and pleasant, helpful staff.
June 2017
Elderflower Restaurant
(Less than a mile)
(8)
An award winning restaurant serving high quality British cuisine with a hint of French, housed in a beautiful listed building in the heart of Lymington.
The Elderflower (T: 01590 676908) Lymington SO41 3AS
A special treat but well worth it. Superb food and excellent friendly service. We had the 5 course tasting menu, which was perfect.
November 2023
Fantastic food and service. Tasting menu - each course a surprise! Very friendly and welcoming staff and wonderful food in a beautiful old building.
November 2023
Had thec4 course tasting menu which was fabulous
April 2023
If you get the chance, do book to go here. Although it can be quite expensive, it is well worth the experience
October 2022
Rather pretentious and did not really cater for non-meat eaters. Very over-priced.
August 2021
You have to book well in advance to eat here. Was on their waiting list for about a month, and luckily managed to get in through a cancellation. Food excellent. We went for the 7 courses with pairing wine. Once you are seated,, its your table for the whole evening. A lovely experience
June 2021
We enjoyed dinner here last week during our stay in Lymington. It was absolutely delicious. We chose the 7 course tasting menu and all dishes were fantastic. I especially enjoyed the crispy hen egg and the forest floor pudding which was very clever and an extremely pretty dish. We also treated ourselves to the wine pairing and each wine matched its course perfectly. A wonderful evening.
October 2020
Excellent food,lovely atmosphere
August 2020
The Kings Head
(Less than a mile)
(34)
This distinguished town centre pub crowns the cobbled street leading to the town quay. Dating back over 300 years, the interior is both atmospheric and comfortable. There’s a large, roaring log fire to welcome guests on chilly days and pretty courtyard garden for when the sun shines. The bar is well stocked, featuring Cask Marque approved Fullers London Pride, Ringwood Best Bitter, Timothy Taylors Landlord, Youngs and HSB. Expect traditional pub food and light bites, plus a separate menu dedicated to vegetarians.
The Kings Head, (T:01590 672709) Quay Hill, Lymington SO41 3AR
Superb pub! Staff very welcoming. The food looked amazing so will definitely be returning and best of all - they are dog friendly!
May 2024
Excellent pub, great atmosphere, very comfortable and well decorated. Pub food of a good standard.
February 2024
Superb Sunday Roast
December 2023
A warm and welcoming pub with a real fire. Great food and drink, A 15 minute walk from the flat (slightly more if the level crossing is down!), or else park in town.
November 2023
I began my 70th birthday celebrations here in November 2022 - only to find another 70th birthday girl in the adjoining area!! She shared a piece of her cake with me & we sang along together. The service was excellent; great beers & food delicious. Would thoroughly recommend.
October 2023
We visited this pub twice during our holiday and each time we really enjoyed our meals - especially the sea bass! Service was good and staff were very friendly - even though we arrived one busy night without booking a table, they managed to fit us in without a problem.
October 2023
Had a lovely meal at lunchtime. It was very busy but staff found us a table and all 5 meals were very good. Also dog friendly which is great for us.
September 2023
Yes a good friendly pub
September 2023
We found this to be a great pub. We went several times and had service with a smile each occasion. The quality of both food and beer was excellent. 5 stars from me !
September 2023
Fabulous cocktails
April 2023
A great location and a super friendly atmosphere.
April 2023
Friendly pub with very good food
January 2023
Excellent food and service. Steak and Ale pie and Red Snapper were fabulous. Booked ahead as gets very busy.
August 2022
A proper English pub, we popped in for a couple of drinks. It's not cheap but I think you have to factor in an extra few pounds a round for the wonderful atmosphere inside.
February 2022
Highly recommend So warm and cosy and very attentive and friendly staff.
February 2022
Had a very enjoyable evening meal here, excellent food, wine and value for money
January 2022
Great food and exceptional service
October 2021
A warm welcome and good service. The Sunday lunch was absolutely splendid. Thank you Chef
September 2021
We had a great meal here one evening. Particularly convenient from the Cottage!
August 2021
Nice traditional pub serving simple but very tasty pub grub, serving flat beer.
July 2021
Great pub with v good beer and lovely pub food. V friendly and helpful staff. V well managed in terms of managing social distancing.
July 2021
superb Sunday roast - we've enjoyed both take-away and sit-in over the years.
June 2021
Due to lock down restrictions we were unable, this time, to visit the restaurant. However, we did try the take away service on two occasions and both times the food was excellent and the presentation and service first class.
May 2021
Our favourite pub in the heart of Lymington. A warm & welcoming atmosphere, lovely staff and hearty portions of good pub grub.
October 2020
Such a pretty pub. Lots of nooks and crannies, colourful cushions and friendly staff. We had lunch here and the steak and ale pie was just what the doctor ordered on a chilly autumn day. Comfort food on a plate. Portions are extremely generous and even though we only shared a starter , sadly we couldn’t finish our main meals. Would highly recommend.
October 2020
Ate here twice during our recent visit to Lymington. Staff were welcoming and friendly, the pub was comfortable and warm and the food was absolutely delicious on both occasions. The best burger my husband has had in a long time, so he said and I could eat plate after plate of the brie starter!
October 2020
Nice cosy pub but staff's attitude was disappointing.
November 2019
This is a good local pub, we ate their twice in a week. Friendly service and really good staff. It was off season so we didn’t book, but I guess in summer booking to eat would be required.
June 2019
Food and staff really good but the seats were filthy and need changing urgently
June 2019
Lovely atmospheric pub. Dog friendly. Best Steak and Ale Pie I have ever had, served with excellent fresh vegetables and cracking chips! This was the only place during our stay in Lymington where we ate twice, going back especially on our last night.
March 2019
Quite pleasant,food good
September 2018
Great little boozer. I could happily sit in there all evening chatting and drinking! Menu looked ok although we didn't eat. It's got lots of small sections which adds to the atmosphere but isn't ideal for kids and prams. We went without the kids and loved it. Great playlist in the background too!
July 2017
Stopped for a drink, nice cosy pub, would be lovely in the winter with the fires lit. Perfect location if you are staying in Lymington.
June 2017
Beautiful traditional pub. Food was good. They had a children's menu but no high chair or baby changing facilities
June 2017
Lounges
(Less than a mile)
(11)
Serving a variety of light lunch options, including Paninis, jacket potatoes and salads, as well as a lovely selection of cakes. Directly on the High Street, enjoy comfy seating at the front of the café to watch the world go by. Sit outside in the summer months with rear seating available in a shared courtyard.
Lounges (T: 01590 671122) 122 High Street, Lymington SO41 9AQ
Every time we come to Lymington this cafe is still brilliant and good value for money.
September 2023
Good crab sandwiches and dog friendly
August 2023
Lovely food
April 2023
Whenever we are in Lymington this is our favourite place to go for breakfast and lunch! They have so many options and everything we've tried has been lovely.
January 2023
Very friendly and accommodating staff. Good quality food at reasonable prices. Full English breakfast is a must; even though scrambled eggs were not on the menu, they were quite happy to do them.
May 2022
Lovely coffee and especially cake. Staff were cheery and welcoming. We also had a great breakfast here on our last morning.
November 2021
Breakfast before our journey home was simply brilliant and so reasonably priced. Lovely ladies serving. Surroundings quaint and homely.
September 2021
Very reasonably priced cafe serving nice cakes was well as sandwiches etc. Staff were very accommodating which is not easy in these COVID times !
June 2021
Great value breakfast and friendly service
May 2019
Tasty breakfast and welcoming cosy atmosphere. Very dog friendly.
March 2019
Lovely atmosphere, friendly buzzy place, excellent food and service.
April 2018
Puffin Cruises
(Less than a mile)
(12)
Puffin Cruises in Lymington is a fun and exciting way to explore this part of the world and see its natural beauty from the water, whether you’re merely enjoying the ferry service, taking a 30 minute river cruise or opting for an hour long picnic or sunset cruise - there’s something for every mood. Trips run daily from the town’s historic quay, weather permitting!
A fun and relaxing way to spend half an hour. Would recommend but wish they did longer cruises too
September 2023
A pleasant river trip, and informative. Worth taking 30 mins to do this.
September 2023
First class
September 2023
Ver clean, comfortable boat and the Captain was friendly and very informative
September 2023
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December 2022
Very interesting and enjoyable trip down the river. Wish it had been longer!
July 2022
Thoroughly enjoyable
May 2022
Lovely trip out on the boat. We had the boat to ourselves and my children both had a turn at driving which they were really pleased about. I wish they did trips that were a little longer than half an hour.
April 2022
Would loved to have experienced this cruise but it was closed the entire week that we stayed in Lymington
October 2021
Excellent 30 minute cruise around the harbour! We would book again no problem! Our captain was Phil who was very knowledgeable and courteous.
September 2021
Really enjoyed this fun, informative trip around the Lymingron river passing the beautiful yachts in the marina and spotting the birds in the sea grass.
June 2019
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June 2018
St Barbe Museum
(Less than a mile)
(19)
St Barbe Museum explores the unique history of Lymington and the New Forest Coast. The hands-on displays provide a fascinating journey of discovery for all ages, charting Lymington’s development as a market town and port and looking at the smugglers and boat builders who have used the Solent shore. The art galleries host an exclusive programme of exhibitions that regularly works on loan from national and regional collections.
Small but very interesting. Also has a cafe.
April 2024
pleasant cafe also
February 2024
Visited on a damp day on my own, interesting museum and a good Art Gallery within the same building. Very nice and well staffed cafe area with a good selection of tasty food and nice coffee.
October 2023
Had a nice meal here upon arrival in Lymington. Very pleasant helpful staff. Also, a very nice gift shop, and Tourist Information centre.
October 2023
Brilliant Museum and the cafe is excellent
September 2023
Excellent museum that tells the story of the town and local area and also has space for changing exhibitions. Also acts as the local visitor info centre and has plenty of information about things to do in the area. There's also a nice gift shop and super little cafe.
September 2023
Great little museum. Very informative about the history of the area and even our teenagers enjoyed the dinosaur exhibit.
August 2022
A bit of a hidden gem really, very good and informative displays in a well laid out and spacious environment, we particularly liked the community involvement with a group of local children very actively enjoying the surroundings, the coffee shop and the engaging and helpful staff. If anything the museum could sell itself to the public better - we nearly didn't go in as there was little to explain what was inside other than the art galleries
May 2022
Wonderful art exhibition and everyone was very helpful. Great cafe and recommend the coffee and biscuits!
October 2021
Well worth spending a morning learning about the history of Lymington and the wider New Forest area. There is always an interesting pop up exhibition too. The cafe is great and serves lovely home made food.
October 2021
Well worth a visit. Tasty food and good service.
October 2021
Very interesting museum and when we visited there was an art exhibition which was an added bonus.
June 2021
Have visited the museum previously and found it interesting, having grown up locally. Now has an excellent coffee shop.
September 2020
We had a nice coffee on terrace of their café - didn't get a chance to visit Museum itself, but found some great cards + gifts in shop!
September 2020
Brilliant exhibition and we loved the museum. Our boys attended a free needle felting workshop and and came home with wonderful art work!
February 2020
interesting small museum with good displays
September 2019
Loved our visit to the museum, really friendly staff and despite compact size whiled away a couple of hours. Well worth a visit!
April 2019
Really interesting small museum packed with information and an exceptional display in the art gallery
October 2018
Extremely interesting museum, enjoyed the art,. Very welcoming reception and good cafe. I fully recommend a visit
June 2018
Walhampton Golf Course
(Less than a mile)
A nine hole golf course in a tranquil New Forest setting, Walhampton Golf Course is an informal environment with a friendly clubhouse. The accessible links course welcomes all ages and abilities to take part on the course with green fees starting at £12.50 for visitors.
Lymington Sea Water Baths
(Less than a mile)
(9)
A vital summer attraction in this famous town, the Lymington Sea Water Baths have been welcoming visitors since 1833. These days the options are a little more varied with water sports including kayaking, paddle boarding, aqua jousting, zorbing and children’s splash pools all available. There is a cafe on site, all necessary facilities and entry prices depend on the activities you want to take part in.
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Wonderful 1833 pool - I preferred the 20 degree temperature to the stifling 30 degree in the Leisure Centre. Very friendly staff. The most spacious pool I've swum in anywhere. Swam here most days £4.00 for two hours a bargain.
September 2023
We swam here pretty much every morning of our stay that it was open. Good value for general swimming - the more expensive inflatables course looked like great fun but we didn't try it ourselves. Such a good way to start the day, and a great facility for the town as there's no beach. Would have been even better if it opened earlier or later in the day.
September 2023
We spent an afternoon there and the children enjoyed the inflatables. The weather was good. Changing rooms not clearly signed though.
August 2023
Brilliant place loved it although water was bracing
August 2023
This is a must for everyone, especially for teenagers who love a challenge. We left our two on the assault course for 2 hours whilst we wandered the salt marshes on the Solent Way nearby. The ice cream kiosk next to the baths is value for money too and sells the local ice cream with generous portions.
August 2022
Planning to go there as looked good with all the fun equipment you could hire but found the cost for a family of six (two adults, four children) too expensive so did not go after all.
August 2021
We had a great time on the inflatables one morning. My son loved it! Friendly staff and good to hire wet suits.
August 2021
Did paddle boarding here, a great safe place to give it a try.
August 2021
Great activity, kids loved it! Harder than it looks.
August 2021
Hermit Charters
(Less than a mile)
(1)
On a skippered Luxury Flybridge Motor Boat, Hermit Charters gives you the opportunity to take a small party of friends on a luxury experience on the water without breaking the bank. For families or private parties, it’s a delightful way to head out fishing to catch bass, plaice, black bream or needles cod, or simply to enjoy the view from the water. You can even take the family dog on board!
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Fab location with great garden and pool.
July 2020
Milford on Sea
(4 miles)
(16)
A beautiful shingle beach with pretty painted beach huts, plenty of parking, and excellent coastal walks along Hurst spit to Hurst Castle with clear views of the Isle of Wight and needles. The superb Raft Rocks Restaurant is worth a visit with its Art deco style and roof terrace. You can also walk across the wildlife marshes to Keyhaven harbour and (in season) take the boat to Hurst Castle or the Isle of Wight.
Lovely sea walk within 15 minutes of the cottage.
March 2024
A lovely place to stay. So much to see and do locally and within easy reach.
August 2023
Milford on Sea is a very quintessential English village which has retained all its charm. The seafront is a delight to stroll along and The Needles Eye Cafe produces lovely coffee and lunches which is well worth a visit. A walk around Sturt Pond is also enjoyable and through to the village.
June 2023
Lovely quiet location for a beach walk. Great for watching the sea and waves without the crowds.
June 2023
Brilliant beach.
September 2022
Beautiful beach with views to The Isle of Wight. Good for swimming, picnics and walking. Very good car parking and public toilets. Lots of good places to eat and drink either next to the beach or in the village, a short walk away
July 2022
A proper gem. Great location for the new forest. The village is great and was only a short walk from our house. Not too busy or full of holiday makers. We will be back.
October 2021
One of my favourite places
July 2021
Good place to go if you have a buggy or wheelchair as there is a tarmac path along the top of the cliffs with great views of the Needles, plenty of parking and a kiosk serving refreshments.
September 2020
Lovely village with adequate shops on a very pretty green.
September 2019
Due to my husband breaking his leg we hired a mobility scooter for our holiday. It was a joy to ride along the front at Milford. Wonderful views of The Needles and lots of benches along the way too. Great access from the car parks. Would be great if the short path from Milford to Keyhaven could be the same good surface. We felt the rough stones would be too hard to ride on.
June 2019
Love Milford on Sea so old fashioned hasn't changed much since I use go as a child in the 1960/70s
April 2019
great walking area, small cafe-the needles, children climbing play park- crashing waves over stoned beach
March 2019
Great for a dog walk along the spit to Hurst Castle. Needles Eye cafe is a welcome break, quite good food but very busy and a bit basic.
December 2017
Fantastic sea location with goods pubs, shops etc
November 2017
Lovely village, plenty of shops and places to eat - no post office though.
June 2017
Barton on Sea
(6 miles)
(2)
A stony beach with sandy areas as the tide goes out, and a great spot to do some fossil hunting. The cliffs are subject to considerable coastal erosion and at times parts of the beach can be cordoned off. The Beachcomber Café on the cliff top is one of the most popular cafés in the region. Plenty of parking in car parks along the cliff top as well as on-road parking.
A pleasant walk along the cliff top and along the beach. There was less cliff than last time we went to the New Forest.
June 2023
Super walk, nice and easy and great place for a meal or tea and cake by the car park.
April 2019
Highcliffe Beach
(8 miles)
Highcliffe beach, beneath the popular Cliffhanger Restaurant is a part sandy, part pebble beach. The beach has sloping access as well as steps down to the shore from the pay and display clifftop car park. To the east, Highcliffe beach towards Barton on Sea is a part sandy beach at the foot of the second most eroded cliff in England. This side of the beach is dog-friendly all year. However do check the tide times as high tide can make it difficult to walk along the beach.
To the west towards Highcliffe Castle beach, the promenade leads across the top of the small beaches inbetween the groynes with views across Christchurch Bay and Hengistbury Head. Groynes 4-8 have dog restrictions as does the promenade during the summer months, May-September.
Highcliffe Castle Beach
(8 miles)
(3)
A picturesque, tree-lined beach of shingle, and sand at low tide. Good facilities on the cliff top including an excellent tea room, public toilets, baby change and a children’s play area in the Castle gardens. Plenty of parking and sloping access down to the beach. Highcliffe Castle beach is dog-friendly all year round.
Very picturesque beach with great access, looks good for a beach day
October 2021
Lovely
April 2019
Lovely clean sandy beach and a really i would highly recommend this spot for your car to break down takes the ouch out of waiting for the recovery truck
April 2017
Lepe Beach
(9 miles)
Some of the best views of the Solent can be enjoyed from over a mile of beach and pine fringed cliffs. Historic D-Day remains, wildflower meadows and children's play area. Beach front car park.
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