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Set in beautiful surroundings
Ideal for an Autumn/Winter get away
View towards the cottage
A warm welcome awaits
Bright and breezy decor throughout
You could even enjoy breakfast in bed in this cosy property
View from the patio
Cook up a feast for two
Well presented property
Everything within easy reach
Relax with a good book after a day exploring
Breakfast for two
Plenty of fresh air when throwing open the doors
Enjoy a meal or drink on the patio
You'll find everything you need in this well stocked kitchen
Little decorative items
Modern shower room
Some toiletries available for your use during your stay
Take note of these cheeky beach rules
Plenty of space on the patio with views of the garden
View towards the cottage as the sun sets
Enjoy some star gazing
A real sun trap for relaxing at the end of the day
From beaches to forest there are so many things to explore
Enjoy a romantic stroll taking in the sunset nearby
Local walks
Nearby Lymington harbour where you can catch a ferry to the Isle of Wight
Local walks
Why not go animal spotting in the New Forest
1 / 29  Set in beautiful surroundings
2 / 29  Ideal for an Autumn/Winter get away
3 / 29  View towards the cottage
4 / 29  A warm welcome awaits
5 / 29  Bright and breezy decor throughout
6 / 29  You could even enjoy breakfast in bed in this cosy property
7 / 29  View from the patio
8 / 29  Cook up a feast for two
9 / 29  Well presented property
10 / 29  Everything within easy reach
11 / 29  Relax with a good book after a day exploring
12 / 29  Breakfast for two
13 / 29  Plenty of fresh air when throwing open the doors
14 / 29  Enjoy a meal or drink on the patio
15 / 29  You'll find everything you need in this well stocked kitchen
16 / 29  Little decorative items
17 / 29  Modern shower room
18 / 29  Some toiletries available for your use during your stay
19 / 29  Take note of these cheeky beach rules
20 / 29  Plenty of space on the patio with views of the garden
21 / 29  View towards the cottage as the sun sets
22 / 29  Enjoy some star gazing
23 / 29  A real sun trap for relaxing at the end of the day
24 / 29  From beaches to forest there are so many things to explore
25 / 29  Enjoy a romantic stroll taking in the sunset nearby
26 / 29  Local walks
27 / 29  Nearby Lymington harbour where you can catch a ferry to the Isle of Wight
28 / 29  Local walks
29 / 29  Why not go animal spotting in the New Forest

Petite La Mer

New Forest, New Forest
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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Romantic
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Log Cabin / Lodge
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Situated in the coastal hamlet of Downton
  • Enjoy al fresco meals and drinks on the patio which is a sun trap throughout the day
  • Located on the edge of the New Forest, nestled between Milford on Sea and Barton on Sea
  • A wonderful setting ideal for couples or a break by yourself
Property code: 76388

A quirky beach house, styled with all thing’s seaside, this truly is the ideal place for your holiday, whether it’s a romantic break away or something a little more action packed, all interests are catered for with this location.

Enjoy the thrill of being beside the seaside, based in a quiet coastal hamlet a short distance from Milford-on-Sea 2 miles away. This quirky beach house has been lovingly styled to create an enchanting retreat for couples, and no detail has been spared to make your stay as relaxing as possible. The owners have even provided a welcome pack of goodies for an extra special touch.

 

The entire cottage has been beautifully decorated and furnished, featuring a charming maritime theme that's in keeping with your surroundings. To one end of the property is the boutique-style kitchen and dining area, where you can linger over fresh artisan bakes and delicious coffee. A contemporary shower room can be found just off from the kitchen too, tucked away for privacy. The sumptuous double bed has pride of place in the centre of this open-plan abode, perfect for cosy evenings curled up watching films. Settle down to watch the sunset by the French doors, or step outside to enjoy an al fresco supper by candlelight in the shared garden. There's allocated parking for one car, and a pub and shop within 1 mile.

 

The spectacular coastline is within easy reach, offering exhilarating cliff-top walks, pretty shops and a fantastic beach lined by colourful beach huts. If you are feeling energetic, you can stroll along the beach to Hurst Castle 2.5 miles away and discover its fascinating history dating back to the reign of King Henry VIII. Slightly further afield, the picturesque cobbled harbour of Lymington 4.5 miles away has a plethora of independent shops, art galleries and eateries.

 

  • Sleeping area – 1 double
  • 1 shower room
  • Electric combi microwave oven and hob, fridge with ice compartment, air fryer and washing machine
  • Allocated parking for 1 car
  • Shop within walking distance
  • Smart TV in lounge
  • Ceiling fan over bed
  • 1 small dog welcome - up to Spaniel size
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £150 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £20. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Claire Tranter

This property is personally managed by Claire.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 52 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Jessica 1st April 2024

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Petite la mer was a gorgeous cottage in an even more beautiful location! The hosts were great and made sure our stay was comfortable. We had everything we could have needed - the accommodation was so well thought out and lots of lovely little touches.

Reviewed by Michelle 29th March 2024

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Lovely little cottage with everything you need . Found it very relaxing and when the sun was out sitting in the garden was lovely with a book . Stayed with my dog snoopy was nice to see beaches nearby and walks . Thanks for the lovely muffins on arrival and making me feel welcome .

Reviewed by Jeff 15th March 2024

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Beautiful accommodation and wonderful hosts.

Reviewed by Elarn 12th March 2024

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Amazing short stay for my partners birthday. Lots to do within a 20 minute drive of the area. The property itself is so charming and cosy. There is much more space than I thought and everything you could possibly need is right there. Thank you so much!

Reviewed by Jennie 8th March 2024

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Great accommodation with a few extra goodies when you arrive and a great welcome, very comfortable and clean, everything with in walking distance, would highly recommend this property and enjoy to coastal lines nearby

Reviewed by Karen 28th December 2023

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We were very impressed with the the property, although it was only tiny it had everything you could wish for and our hosts had really thought of all the little extras to make it a memorable experience. We were able to take our French bulldog with us as small dogs were welcome and also had a safe enclosed area outside which was perfect.

Reviewed by Gian 26th November 2023

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Amazing accomodation, extremely cosy perfect for a short getaway for you and a loved one includes everything you could think of needing, well worth the pennies.

Reviewed by Sue 17th November 2023

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Had a lovely stay at Petite La Mer. Very cosy weekend stay. Nice to have the secure patio to let our dog out in without worrying about her getting loose. About a 10 minute drive from Lymington. Nice little welcome package on arrival for both us and our dog - much appreciated. Julie & Garry were great hosts & I would definitely recommend.

Reviewed by Fiona 14th November 2023

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We really enjoyed our stay and in a fantastic location too. The accomodation was perfect and was well thought out and extremely comfortable.

Reviewed by Grace 6th November 2023

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Julie was a wonderful host. Her little beach stufle cabin was in the perfect location for what I wanted. The cabin was spacious, clean & cosey. I couldnt recommend this place more. It will be the place I stay the next time I head to the New Forest. It was also a dog friendly cabin with a little fenced off patio which was perfect for the dog, and thRead moree treats for him (and myself) on arrival was a lovely touch. Hide

Reviewed by Paul 31st October 2023

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Cannot think of any improvements needed. Very happy with accommodation

Reviewed by Zoe 23rd October 2023

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Fantastic stay, beautiful lodge/cabin. Clean, everything we needed. Fantastic recommendations for food and sightseeing from wonderful hosts. Made us and our pup feel very at home and comfortable. We will be seeing Julie and Garry again for another stay! Highly recommend!!!

Reviewed by Carol 9th October 2023

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Reviewed by Eileen 22nd September 2023

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Reviewed by Andrew 28th August 2023

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We loved our stay at Petite La Mer. Julie and Garry are lovely and made us feel very welcome. The accommodation was first class and we would not hesitate to return.

Reviewed by Tracy 21st August 2023

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The beach themed chalet was lovely . Really welcoming , very clean and set in a beautiful garden . Would thoroughly recommend it , Julie was lovely . A very peaceful , relaxing location . Would defintley like to come back . I took my little dog with me , lots of beautiful scenic walks , nearby or a car drive away .

Reviewed by Debbie 18th August 2023

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Beautiful Beach cabin lovely location and so quite we had a lovely relaxing few days with our Jack Russell Spud Gary and Julie lived next door and was always on hand if needed but would leave you to get on with your holiday will definitely go back.

Reviewed by Sharon 21st July 2023

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Reviewed by SPENCER 7th July 2023

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Amazing and comfy little cottage with everything you need including very helpful and accommodating owners, who are available if you need them and also leave you to enjoy the cottage and beautiful garden. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Lisa 30th June 2023

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Absolutely amazing holiday. The accommodation was second to none. Lovely, clean, very private and dog friendly. Loved the private patio area that was a little sun trap. Julie and Garry were very discreet and not in your face but it was nice knowing that they were there should we have needed them. We enjoyed a beach holiday and country holiday all iRead moren one. Trips into the New Forest were absolutely gorgeous, great seeing the animals in there natural habitats. Beautiful and relaxing holiday. Hide

Reviewed by Les 9th June 2023

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lovely people and a nice location very pleased with the way we were treated by the owners they deserve all the praise they can get.

Reviewed by Graham 26th May 2023

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Reviewed by Colin 19th May 2023

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Reviewed by Bill 14th May 2023

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Lovely cottage, very relaxing. The best way to find out ,go there

Reviewed by Brendan 5th May 2023

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Very neat and compact. Not good if weather is bad. Too compact for 2 people.

Reviewed by Pauline 30th April 2023

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Lovely accommodation,high standards.Special touches by Julie & Gary.welcome treats on arrival.plenty of walks and sea front 5 minutes in the car.Pub at the end of the road.plenty to explore.would recommend a visit,we are planning to return. Pauline Laurence and Bailey

Reviewed by Susan 21st April 2023

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Perfect place to relax and unwind. Owners were next door if needed. Beautiful gardens. Would recommend to friends. Very close to sightseeing and shopping. Have made a note to return.

Reviewed by Susan 7th April 2023

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Ideal location. Very comfortable inside cottage. Lovely garden to sit out in. Relaxing watching and listening to the birds. Julie and Garry very friendly.

Reviewed by Nishi 1st April 2023

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Reviewed by Andrew 27th December 2022

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Nicely presented quirky property and very polite and friendly property owners. We would definitely come back again!

Reviewed by Clive 26th November 2022

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Reviewed by Louise 18th November 2022

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Such a lovely clean and homely little cottage. Enjoyed a 4 night stay. Bathroom on small side but we managed ok. Everything needed was at hand. Owners on hand if needed. Great pub 2 mins walk away. Food lovely. All in all a great short break away.

Reviewed by Stella 28th October 2022

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This is a lovely property, beautifully done and spotlessly clean. Ideal for visiting the local area. However I cannot recommend for a dog as we found the wooden floor, small patio area and the narrow road with no footpaths were problematic. Having said that it is very quiet and comfortable and ideal for a couple, it has everything you need. I thinkRead more anybody with mobility issues would also find the small bathroom difficult to access. Hosts were friendly, helpful and discrete Hide

Reviewed by Michael 17th October 2022

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A lovely little place in an ideal position surrounded by beautiful gardens. Within easy walking distance of cliff path & Milford & short drive into the forest where theres loads of walks. Perfect place for a short break, will definitely return.

Reviewed by Angela 7th October 2022

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Reviewed by Deborah 30th September 2022

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The property was exceptionally clean. Lovely location. Everything you need for a perfect break. Hosts were very welcoming to and they made sure everything we needed was available looking forward to going there again

Reviewed by Andrew 26th September 2022

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We had a lovely holiday at petitlamer excellent accommodation for us we took our little french bulldog he loved it as well Julie was really friendly would definitely be coming back thanks Julie & Gary

Reviewed by Paul 16th September 2022

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Reviewed by Alan 9th September 2022

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Reviewed by David 2nd September 2022

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Very nice cosy lovely setting

Reviewed by Marilyn 26th August 2022

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Everything was perfect had a lovely few days ideal location and would highly recommend

Reviewed by Neil 19th August 2022

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A perfect sanctuary! So clean, extremely well equipped, comfortable bed and a beautiful peaceful setting. The thoughtful treats we discovered on arrival were very much appreciated. We enjoyed relaxing on the sunny patio after long coastal walks and dinner cooked in the Air Fryer (so easy). Julie and Gary were very welcoming and on hand if we neededRead more them but also left us to it. The location is a perfect base to explore from with a lovely walk through the holiday park to the beach. Will return! Hide

Reviewed by Sophie 12th August 2022

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Fantastic property in an excellent location. Close to many attractions and easy to find. Everything you could need and more provided at the cottage, with super helpful hosts. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

Reviewed by Susan 5th August 2022

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The cottage was lovely, modern, clean and very well equipped. It was also well positioned centrally for most places of interest. The owner Julie was very helpful with nothing being too much trouble. We had a lovely holiday and would certainly recommend it.

Reviewed by Christopher 29th July 2022

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Nice place to stay ,not far to walk to the beach and in easy reach to the new forest,plenty of places to eat,and we had nice weather all week

Reviewed by Barbara 15th July 2022

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Reviewed by Sue 17th June 2022

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Great little place wonderful hosts every thing you need for your stay we enjoyed everything about it we will definitely be going back thank you Julie and garry

Reviewed by Lesley 10th June 2022

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Lovely place to stay very clean and cosy.owners friendly and will have a chat with you.Quiet in a nice setting everything in easy reach attractions shops etc.would certainly love to go again.Dog friendly area to.

Reviewed by Stuart 13th May 2022

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Very nice property ideal for exploring the area .

Reviewed by Nigel 6th May 2022

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Very pretty location cute cottage very clean and well equipped. Good base for touring the area.

Reviewed by Raymond 22nd April 2022

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This property is delightful and we had a most enjoyable week. The property has everything you need other than a dishwasher but in fairness there really isnt room for one. The decor is so well done with so many lovely little touches. The location is great for either coast or inland and the owners, Julie and Gary are very friendly and helpful.

Reviewed by Julie 15th April 2022

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Beautiful accommodation, well equipped and very welcoming. Would definitely recommend to family and friends.

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Set in beautiful surroundings
Ideal for an Autumn/Winter get away
View towards the cottage
A warm welcome awaits
Bright and breezy decor throughout
You could even enjoy breakfast in bed in this cosy property
View from the patio
Cook up a feast for two
Well presented property
Everything within easy reach
Relax with a good book after a day exploring
Show 17 moreBreakfast for two

Location

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