Toms Lane Cottage, Minstead
Sleeps 4 + cot

AVAILABLE FOR SHORT BREAKS THROUGHT THE YEAR

Sleeps 4 + cot. Friday arrival day. Regret no pets.

Location, a lovely character detached cottage, set in an elevated position, adjacent to an Arts & Crafts country house. Secluded tranquil garden & private parking, beautiful interior offering a high level of style & comfort. Set on an elevated position, ponies in the lane, with direct access to miles of open forest. Under two miles to Minstead village with The Trusty Servant pub and village store, Lyndhurst is about four miles from Toms Lane, offering a variety of shops and restaurants.

Minstead is the ideal place for wildlife watching and enjoying leisurely strolls down the leafy lanes. ldyllic and peaceful, Toms Lane Cottage offers the perfect retreat for a relaxing break away from it all and an ideal base for exploring the surrounding countryside.

For the smaller guest, everything is to hand, travel cot, high chair, stairgates, monitor, steriliser, plug covers, bath toys, childrens DVD's/CD's, bedtime story books, toys, tent, garden games, beach towels, bucket & spades and bath toys.

Property Description;

• Bedroom one with 4ft 6" bed and views over woodland.
• Bedroom two has two zip & link 3ft beds that can be combined to make a 6ft bed.
• Family bathroom with shower over bath and wash basin. Seperate WC.

• Ground floor cloakroom with WC & basin
• The living and kitchen area are divided by sliding glass doors, giving the rooms a double aspect. The kitchen window overlooks the garden and the valley beyond. The kitchen is fitted with fridge, dishwasher, electric hob and oven, dining table & chairs.
• The living area has comfortable sofas, wood flooring, with LCD TV & DVD
• Basement utlity room with washer dryer and freezer. Just right for storing walking boots and bikes.

Outside; The garden benefits from being completely private with sunloungers, garden furniture and BBQ. Bordered by paddocks with views through the trees across the valley, a quiet spot to enjoy a good book.The entrance to the cottage is by a path from the parking area, up a short flight of steps to access the enclosed porch and front door.

Rental inclusive of ; bath towels, , adult towelling gowns, bed linen, all utlilities. Welcome pack with breakfast essentials, chocolates, first night bottle of wine, flowers, quality bathroom toiletries. On line grocery provisions accepted on your behalf on arrival day. Rating 5 star; Personally inspected.

• Arrival time 4pm. Departure time 10.30am

Out & About;

Walking Open country starts right from the top of the drive. A mile down the lane leads to the beautiful open landscape known as Acres Down, with views across to the Isle of Wight. If you are feeling energetic, why not hire a bike from Acres Down farm and explore the off road forest cycle tracks or head for the pub in Emery Down for light refreshment.

Recreation The excellent Golf Clubs of Bramshaw and Hamptworth are all close to hand. Horse riding is available in Burley and Brockenhurst .Trout lake fishing at Fordingbridge. Brockenhurst, Lymington and Beaulieu are also all within easy reach. About 40 minutes drive from the cottage. Sea fishing from Mudeford quay, with boat trips over to Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight. Watersports Courses, Water Sports Equipment, Windsurfing, Power Boat Courses, available from Ocean Sports based in Christchurch Bay. Brockenhurst has two venues offering day spas treatments, Senspa and The Bath House.

The New Forest Museum at Lyndhurst give a good insight in to local history and culture . The National Trust property Mottisford Abbey, is about 30 minutes drive at Romsey.

For the local lowdown on activities, attractions and restaurant reviews, please CLICK on SEE & DO

Local eating; Two local pubs with food and gardens about 5 minutes drive from Toms Lane, The New Forest Inn at Emery Down and The Oak at Bank,

THE OWNERS ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT PETS AND REQUEST NON SMOKING GUESTS ONLY.

Property features

5 star interior Welcome pack with breakfast essentials Bathroom toiletries 1 double bedroom 1 twin( zip & link to make 6ft) Bathroom with separate WC Ground floor WC Kitchen/diner Fridge, microwave, Electric cooker

Dishwasher Flat screen TV, DVD, Freeview CD / radio Central Heating Washer/dryer Designated parking Towels & bed linen supplied Stairgate, highchair, travel cot, monitor, steriliser, picnic set BBQ, garden furniture Bike storage

Call us on +44 (0)845 680 0173
info@newforestliving.co.uk

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