Guests say
The Bothy is a spacious, beautifully furnished cottage in a peaceful location near Lymington and the New Forest. Guests consistently praise its cleanliness, comfort, and well-equipped kitchen, especially the Aga. The cottage is ideal for families and dog owners, with a secure garden and plenty of amenities. The owners are attentive and communication is excellent. Minor issues such as feather pillows, small maintenance points, and tricky access are occasionally mentioned, but overall, guests thoroughly enjoy their stay and would happily return.
Reviews frequently mention the cottage being very clean and well maintained, with only rare minor issues reported. The high standard of cleanliness is a consistent highlight for guests.
The property is praised for its quiet, peaceful setting with easy access to Lymington, the New Forest, and local pubs. Some mention the lane could be improved, but overall, the location is highly valued.
Guests find the cottage extremely comfortable, with spacious rooms, cosy lounges, and very comfortable beds. The secure garden and multiple living areas add to the overall comfort.
The cottage is described as very well equipped, especially the kitchen and games room. Facilities such as the Aga, log burner, fire pit, and ample dining space are appreciated. Occasional minor maintenance issues are noted but quickly addressed.
Guests appreciate the attentive and helpful owners, as well as thoughtful touches like clear instructions and good communication. While gifts are not mentioned, the overall experience feels welcoming and well-considered. Please note that specific gifts are not guaranteed.
About this property
This super home, within 3 miles of the coast, is nestled on the outskirts of the New Forest National Park and is ideal for those looking to explore Hampshire..
Ground Floor:
Living room: 40" Freeview Smart TV, Bluetooth Speaker, French Doors Leading To Garden
Kitchen/dining room: Aga, Dishwasher, Fridge/Freezer
Games Room: Table Football, Air Hockey Table, Games, DVDs, 55" Freeview Smart TV, DVD Player, CD Player
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, (Ensuite Also Accessed From Hallway)
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 4: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate. Welcome pack and doggy extras. Garage with tumble dryer. Enclosed lawned garden with sitting-out area, garden furniture and barbecue. Bike store. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking.. This delightful period home stands as one of a pair, along a quiet lane within the Buckland Conservation Area and less than 5 minutes’ drive from the popular, cosmopolitan sailing town of Lymington and only a 20-minute walk to Lymington high street. The Bothy has an attractive country façade and a homely, welcoming interior. The inviting kitchen/dining room is the central point for guests to dine, and has features such as flagstone floors, granite work tops, an Aga and a butler sink. The comfortable living room has a lovely wood burner to cosy up in front of, and has French doors to the pretty, well-maintained, enclosed rear garden. Also on the ground floor, there is a spacious games/TV room, with table football, air-hockey, games compendium, plenty of board games and a 55’’ TV with a DVD player and selection of DVDs. There is also a double bedroom and bathroom on the ground floor. Upstairs there are three further bedrooms and another family bathroom.
This super home is ideal for couples or families looking to explore Hampshire. The Bothy is only a 4-minute drive to open forest, and The New Forest, which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is known for its excellent walking and is the ideal place to enjoy tranquil days out, with rambling, cycling and golf available. Wild ponies and cattle roam the lanes and streets, and there are many picturesque villages to discover with gift shops and cafés/restaurants serving cream teas. There are also vineyards and farm shops where you can try the local wine and produce!
The historic town of Lymington is only about 5 minutes’ drive, and has many boutiques, eateries, ice cream parlours, tea rooms and inns. It is known for its cobbled streets leading down to the quayside with a delightful old harbour – always a hive of activity! The popular, traditional market takes place every Saturday, and there is a sailing club and an open air sea water baths dating back to 1833. Places to visit include Exbury Gardens, Beaulieu Motor Museum, and the riverside village of Buckler’s Hard and Christchurch Priory. Within easy driving distance and great for family days out are Monkey World, Bovington Tank Museum and Highcliffe Castle. Discover Lulworth Cove on the Jurassic Coastline, or visit Corfe Castle, Stonehenge, Winchester or Salisbury Cathedrals. Marwell Zoo and Paultons Park with Peppa Pig World also make for great days out. If all this isn’t enough, you can take a day trip by ferry to the Isle Of Wight from Southampton.
There are sandy beaches at Bournemouth, Sandbanks, Studland Bay and Milford-on-Sea – ideal for bathing, sailing, fishing, and water sports. Beach 4½ miles. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant ¼ mile.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 3 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Sammy Miller Museum
- Carisbrooke Castle
- Bournemouth Beach
Reviews (22)
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Trudi Cable
We had an amazing week in The Bothy.! We were a family group of 6 adults and found everything we could want in the cottage. Clean and well equipped, with a good layout. The kitchen was definitely the hub of the cottage, with a large table and a greatbaga, which was very well used by my brother in law who cooked for us most days. The cosy lounge with log burner was great in the evenings. We used the games room as an office as husband was working remotely, this room has a comfy sofa and large TV as well as the games table. The bedrooms are spacious and beds were very comfortable. We used the garden too...the weather was great...large table and chairs to eat Al Fresco.The local area was great with the dogs, with local walks plus easy access by car into the New Forest. The local pubs are great for food too, the King's Head in Lymington and the Monkey Brewhouse which can be walked to. We did a day trip to Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight using the foot passenger ferry from Lymington..it was great value. We all had a really lovely week in the Bothy and would definitely recommend it. (Also easy to find using the what 3 words app)
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Kathleen Browning
Absolutely loved our stay at The Bothy, a fantastic cottage and so well looked after. The aga was brilliant.A lovely location, quiet but close to everything and walking across the road to the monkey house pub with the dogs was perfect.A secure garden and plenty of parking. The bedrooms are lovely and warmWe will be back
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Sally
Loved the Bothy! Spacious, yet felt cosy. Beautifully furnished and very comfortable beds. We soon got used to cooking with Aga. Great location for forest and coastal walks. Will definitely return as soon as possible.