New Forest Living

21st May, 7 nts. £715. 12th June 4 nts. £725

Sleeps 7 + Child + cot.  Dog by arrangement. Saturday or Tuesday arrival day.

About this New Forest Holiday Cottage.  New Property.  Close to Lyndhurst, we hardly recognised the Old Post Office and stores at Emery Down, all very stylish for 2012 with Wi Fi, but still retaining the original village house atmosphere.  Fabulous valley views from the first and second floors, all newly refurbished, oak floors, spacious kitchen , living area for entertaining, sparkly bathrooms and more.  Room with a view, open up the folding doors by the dining table and enjoy a summers evening with a glass or two.

Location:  Quietly situated along a no through lane in the sleepy hamlet of Emery Down.  Have the perfect break without reaching for the car keys, there is so much to from the door step.  A footpath leads to Lyndhurst village, about a 20 minute stroll or 5 minutes by car.  Explore the extensive forest tracks, lunch at the village pub, or pack a picnic and head for Highcliffe Castle beach, under a 30 minute drive.

Ground Floor:

• Entrance hall with oak staircase to first floor, through to an open plan living area;
• Spacious kitchen with limestone floor, granite surfaces. range cooker, American fridge/freezer.  Dishwasher, wine cooler.
• Dining area with oak floors, bi fold doors over looking the decked terrace.
• Wall mounted flat screen TV, sofa and chairs, cosy wood burning fire.
• Spacious utility room with limestone floor, washer dryer, sink area.  Cloakroom, wc and basin.
• Integral garage for buggy and bike storage.

First Floor:

• Sitting room with panoramic view across the valley.  Wall mounted flat screen TV.
• Bedroom two, standard size double bed and ensuite shower room.
• Bedroom three, standard size twin beds.
• Bedroom four, single bed with pull out bed suitable for child.
• Family bathroom, bath with shower screen.

Second Floor:

• Master bedroom with five foot bed and ensuite bathroom and separate shower.  Built in wardrobes, a very spacious room, flat screen TV and super views.

Outside; Easy parking right opposite the holiday cottage in the little lane.  Sunny enclosed back garden overlooking the valley, raised decked area with with garden furniture.

Rental inclusive of;  All bed linen, towels (except beach towels) utilities and logs.  Rating:  5 star.  Dog by arrangement.  Regret no other pets.

Arrival Time 4.00pm - Departure Time 10.00am

Features of this cottage include:

• Village setting, ponies in the lane.
• Wi Fi.
• Open plan ground floor kitchen/living area.
• Ground floor cloakroom and utility room.
• First floor sitting room.
• First floor double bedroom with ensuite shower room.
• First floor twin bedroom.
• First floor single bedroom, with pull out bed for child.
• First floor family bathroom.
• Second floor Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom.
• Central heating.
• Underfloor heating to ground floor living/kitchen area.
• Cast iron wood burning stove in the living area.
• High chair.
• Travel cot.
• Decked patio and enclosed garden.
• Integral garage for buggy and bike storage.

Forest Walking.  Endless walks directly from The Old Post Office where you can discover the New Forest byways.  Footpath at the end of the lane to Lyndhurst village.

Nearest Shop, Lyndhurst village, about a 20 minute walk or a five minute drive.  A small Budgens supermarket, good butcher, chemist and numerous other small shops.

Nearest little towns.  Within a 25 minute drive, Lymington, set by the Solent, Marinas, cobbled quay and excellent Saturday street market.  Isle of Wight ferry.  Big town - Bournemouth about a forty minute drive from the cottage.  Historic town:  Romsey, lots of independent shops, good restaurants.  About a twenty minute drive.

Nearest railway station.  Southampton Central, Lyndhurst Road Ashurst or Brockenhurst.

Local eating.  The New Forest Inn Emery Down, a few moments stroll.  The Oak at Bank, 5 minutes drive, as is Lyndhurst, or take the footpath from the end of the lane to Lyndhurst, where you will find a good choice of restaurants, cafés and bars.

Riding at Ford Farm Stables at Brockenhurst, Simms Cottage Stables at Wootton.

Golf Courses; At Lyndhurst, Bramshaw and Hamptworth.

Bike hire.  From Country Lanes or Cycle Ex at Brockenhurst.  AA Bike hire Lyndhurst.  Access the extensive designated cycle tracks that radiate across the forest.  Forest Activities, High Street Beaulieu.

Worth a visit.  Furzey Gardens Minstead.  The New Forest Centre and Museum in Lyndhurst village.  Both open daily throughout the year.  Beaulieu Village, Palace House and the Motor Museum.  Bucklers Hard Maritime Museum.

Best beach. Highcliffe Castle beach, Mudeford and Avon Beach.