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View towards the front of this charming former bakehouse
A warm welcome awaits
Take a relaxing dip in the hot tub
Challenge the family to a game of pool
Unwind in the stylish lounge
Tuck up beside the wood burner
All you comforts considered
Remnants of a bygone era
Contemporary open plan kitchen diner
Well equipped for the best of chefs
Space to dine in comfort
Twin bedroom
Retire to this super-king sized zp and link bed
Inviting super-king sized zip and link with en-suite
Unwind in the super-king size zip and link bedoom
en-suite shower room
Settle into the king size comfy bed
Listen to the birds from this super-king sized bedroom
Jack and Jill style bathroom
Attention to detail
Enjoy a relaxing soak
Open the doors to the balcony
Spend lazy afternoons in the garden
Space for the whole family
Moments from the New Forest with its free roaming residents
Beautiful beaches within easy reach
Take a boat trip from Lymington quay
Explore the pretty cobbled streets of nearby Lymington
1 / 28  View towards the front of this charming former bakehouse
2 / 28  A warm welcome awaits
3 / 28  Take a relaxing dip in the hot tub
4 / 28  Challenge the family to a game of pool
5 / 28  Unwind in the stylish lounge
6 / 28  Tuck up beside the wood burner
7 / 28  All you comforts considered
8 / 28  Remnants of a bygone era
9 / 28  Contemporary open plan kitchen diner
10 / 28  Well equipped for the best of chefs
11 / 28  Space to dine in comfort
12 / 28  Twin bedroom
13 / 28  Retire to this super-king sized zp and link bed
14 / 28  Inviting super-king sized zip and link with en-suite
15 / 28  Unwind in the super-king size zip and link bedoom
16 / 28  en-suite shower room
17 / 28  Settle into the king size comfy bed
18 / 28  Listen to the birds from this super-king sized bedroom
19 / 28  Jack and Jill style bathroom
20 / 28  Attention to detail
21 / 28  Enjoy a relaxing soak
22 / 28  Open the doors to the balcony
23 / 28  Spend lazy afternoons in the garden
24 / 28  Space for the whole family
25 / 28  Moments from the New Forest with its free roaming residents
26 / 28  Beautiful beaches within easy reach
27 / 28  Take a boat trip from Lymington quay
28 / 28  Explore the pretty cobbled streets of nearby Lymington

The Old Bakehouse - Sway

Sway, New Forest
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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 4
5 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Hot tub
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Luxury
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Stylish former Bakehouse with original character features to be admired
  • Inviting enclosed garden with hot tub and BBQ, perfect for lazy afternoons with the family
  • Village setting surrounded by the New Forest National Park and with easy access to the beach

 

Property code: 64801

Curl up by the fire, languish in the hot tub, socialise over a game of pool or explore the stunning surroundings, there are myriad opportunities for both leisure and play. Sleeping eight people over four bedrooms and welcoming your four dogs too, this spacious holiday cottage in Sway is the perfect base for family celebrations and group getaways with friends.

 

A stylish mix of classic and contemporary, the homely touches lends a warm, cosy vibe to this characterful property. Step in from the main entrance and come into the lounge. Bathed in light, there is ample seating for everyone. Pull a book from the shelves or switch on the TV, and in winter light the wood burner for extra warmth and ambience. From the lounge, a step up leads you into the dining room where you'll find the dining table-come-pool table with views of the garden. The kitchen, adjacent to the dining room, is well-equipped with utensils and appliances. There are also four bedrooms: one king-size bedroom downstairs and three super-king-size zip-and-link bedrooms (which can be made up as a twin on request) upstairs. Heading outside, enjoy the enclosed garden with hot tub, outdoor seating, charcoal BBQ and a lawn, ideal for playtime with your four-pawed pals.

 

In the heart of the village, eateries and shops are in walking distance (less than 0.5 miles), while Lymington is only 5.5 miles away. For bountiful walks, venture into the New Forest National Park, for salty adventures, drive to the coast (6 miles) or for a piece of history, Highcliffe Castle, a Gothic revival mansion with tearoom and gardens is 9 miles away. You can also take a boat across to the Isle of Wight from Lymington and enjoy this gem of an isle for the day.  Please note: Stag or Hen parties are not permitted at this property

 

  • 4 bedrooms – 3 super-king-size zip-and-link (which can be made up as twins on request) and 1 twin room (which can be made up a king size on request, must be stated at the time of booking)
  • 1 Jack and Jill style bathroom, 1 en-suite shower room and 1 downstairs shower room with WC  
  • Electric oven and gas hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine
  • 2 roadside parking spaces available
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included, £5 per basket thereafter)
  • 4 medium dogs welcome
  • Beach 5 miles, pub and shop within walking distance
  • Gas BBQ available
  • Smart TV’s in lounge and bedrooms
  • Hot tub - available 08:00 - 22:00 (auto switch off at 10pm)
  • If the hot tub requires a mid stay clean there will be a £50 surcharge
  • Strictly no charging of electric vehicles at this property, the nearest public charging point is 3 miles away in Brockenhurst
  • Please note: Stag or Hen parties are not permitted at this property
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 4 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £350 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £40. 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 50 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Jann 22nd March 2024

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We enjoyed our stay at the Old Bake House. It is spacious and well equipped. The hottub and pool table were a great success. The cottage is well situated for exploring the New Forest and Lymington. Messy church at St Lukes on Palm Sunday with live donkeys and palm leaves was very special. The Hare and Hounds do a great Sunday roast, booking is adviRead moresable, also the Sunday night pub quiz is great fun. We would definatly would stay here again. Hide

Reviewed by Carolyn 15th March 2024

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Large and spacious cottage in great location in Sway. Plenty of space for large groups. Comfortable beds and sofas. Caters really well for any dogs in the group with outdoor warm shower, blankets, treats and shampoo. Hot tub very warm and spacious. TVs in every room too! Really friendly neighbours and lots of people willing to chat to you about theRead more New Forest. Hide

Reviewed by Jackie 8th March 2024

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We would thoroughly recommend staying at the bake house. Maria is an exceptional housekeeper. You couldnt ask for anything else, it has everything you need and more. We would definitely stay again.

Reviewed by Dean 1st March 2024

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Lovely cottage and such a lovely area will definitely revisit again

Reviewed by David 16th February 2024

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We had a throroughly enjoyable stay at the Old Bakehouse. The house accommodated our group of 7 comfortably - the ample lounge seating and excellent WiFi were a bonus. Situated right on the edge of the New Forest, the location made a fantastic base, and with a supermarket walking distance away, we could stock up on provisions very conveniently. TheRead more house is clean and comfortable, and very nicely furnished. Recommended. Hide

Reviewed by Lisa 26th January 2024

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Reviewed by Kevin 15th December 2023

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Lovely stay great place highly recommended!

Reviewed by Kelly 1st December 2023

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Lovely property for a weekend break with 7 adults. Clean, comfortable, lots of nice touches to welcome you, great communication. Perfect location for walks and close to local towns. Hope to be back next year.

Reviewed by Stephen 24th November 2023

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Nice layout - spacious furniture - Pool table was a bonus - get some very short cues as difficult to play in some corners.

Reviewed by Tena 27th October 2023

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Reviewed by Sharon 20th October 2023

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A lovely cottage in a beautiful area. Very homely and well equipped and my favourite home baked cake to great us on our arrival.

Reviewed by Gillian 6th October 2023

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Reviewed by Hilary 22nd September 2023

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Reviewed by Clare 8th September 2023

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Enjoyed the cottage location, quaintness and comfort. We all thoroughly enjoyed the holiday and the welcoming e-mail from the owners was extremely helpful. It gave us a good idea of the local facilities, pubs, restaurants etc. It was lovely , thank you.

Reviewed by Lorraine 11th August 2023

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Lovely cottage, beautifully equipped , so many thoughtful touches, Perfect location, would definitely book again.

Reviewed by Wendy 28th July 2023

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Lovely cottage! Highly recommend and Maria was incredibly helpful. Wish the weather had been better but we spent a lot of time in the hot tub in the rain. Very relaxed holiday with good walks around for our 3 doggies.

Reviewed by Linda 14th July 2023

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Comfortable and great position in the New Forest, ideally positioned for easy access to many places to visit. Great garden and secure for dogs. I would highly recommend on these points. Owner needs to take a look at simple cleaning points. Kitchen work tops, shower trays etc need a better wipe over and dust in some obvious places.

Reviewed by Jacqueline 7th July 2023

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Lovely cottage, lovely area , worked well but unless you walk a lot you need a car ,

Reviewed by Patricia 30th June 2023

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Reviewed by Katrina 9th June 2023

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A comfortable family friendly magnificent property to use as a base whilst exploring the new forest.

Reviewed by Claire 2nd June 2023

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Cottage was lovely, exactly as shown and described. The Lemon cake on arrival was a lovely touch thank you. Great communication with Maria and nothing was too much trouble. Dog shower is a lovely touch and very handy if they get dirty.

Reviewed by Elaine 26th May 2023

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Reviewed by Linda 21st April 2023

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A wonderful property in an ideal location. Safe garden for children and dogs. Very well equipped in every room. Stairs rather steep, but there is bedroom and shower room downstairs. Hot tub a bonus.

Reviewed by Susan 14th April 2023

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Reviewed by John 7th April 2023

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Conveniently located with access to New Forest walks whilst also having amenities close by. Well appointed and well presented cottage.

Reviewed by Nicola 10th March 2023

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Reviewed by Joanna 3rd February 2023

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Perfect country location near the forest, and a beautiful house. The welcome cake was a lovely touch.

Reviewed by Lisa 20th January 2023

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Beautiful cottage in The heart of the New Forest. Couldnt fault it, hoping to go again next year. Having a pool table was a bonus. Plenty of kitchen utensils for every kind of cooking/baking and a great hot tub. Cosy and warm with lots to do in surrounding area. Had a great take away from a local recommended restaurant and tried out a few local pubRead mores. Would highly recommend. Easy check in etc. Hide

Reviewed by Sharon 6th January 2023

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We have had a great week in this beautiful cottage, lovely log burner for the cold evenings, we loved the hot tub and pool table, great fun! Hare and Hounds pub in Sway very good, quiz night on a Sunday, which we really enjoyed. We visited The Pig also, great service and food, beautiful house and gardens! Lovely walks nearby, rainy day spent in theRead more Spa at the McDonald hotel in Lymington. Thank you Maria for a great stay! Hide

Reviewed by Susanne 9th December 2022

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The cottage is perfect. Really cosy. The location was brilliant especially with 3 dogs. Lovely walks on your doorstep.

Reviewed by Alison 2nd December 2022

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Reviewed by Karen 25th November 2022

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Lovely property in a great location. On arrival was milk in the fridge and a delicious homemade Lemon drizzle cake. Walks from the front door and the near by pub Hare and Hounds which did good food. Lymington is a good visit, a walk on the sea path at Milford on sea and a ferry to the Isle of Wight to Yarmouth. The bed was very comfortable and goodRead more size bedrooms apart from the downstairs which was smaller but served its purpose and next to the downstairs shower room. Dogs are well catered for. Hide

Reviewed by Dawn 18th November 2022

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Fabulous spacious property in a lovely location. Excellent layout for a group of 8. Thoughtfully furnished. You could not ask for more!

Reviewed by Maureen 8th November 2022

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This is a lovely property and we greatly enjoyed our stay. The flexibility the bedroom options gave meant that we could make sure it perfectly met our family's needs. The location was ideal and very central for visiting key areas of the Forest. The helpful information provided. proved to be very useful. The Hot Tub is a great addition. The thoughtfRead moreul touches such as toiletries and cake made it very welcoming. Hide

Reviewed by Theresa 28th October 2022

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Reviewed by Patricia 21st October 2022

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Reviewed by Steven 14th October 2022

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Reviewed by Susan 7th October 2022

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Reviewed by Deborah 9th September 2022

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Great location for the New Forest and within a short driving distance of most seaside locations. Very good local butcher too. Cottage is a good size suitable for a family of six. Amenities in the cottage good with a nice cosy wood burner. Hot tub in the garden if this is your thing. For us it was a good base.

Reviewed by Simon 26th August 2022

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Cottage is beautiful. Modern in areas! Comfy! Just gutted the extras that came with the property wasnt fit for use

Reviewed by Hazel 12th August 2022

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The Old Bake house is such a wonderfully comfortable cottage, set in the heart of the New Forest, and yet so close to the beach a 10 min drive away. Whole cottage very well equipped throughout, the bedrooms upstairs are a very good size, the one downstairs a little on the small size for a double. Lots of games and books to enjoy, the outside showerRead more for dog was brilliant. The pool table was a real hit with everyone, as was the hot tub. Parking outside tight for two cars. Would recommend! Hide

Reviewed by Rachel 29th July 2022

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House equipped to a high standard, great location with pubs, shops and Forest walks all walkable to. Loved the bread maker. But on the small side for 8. Do NOT book if you are a wheelchair user as there are 2 steps to kitchen/dinner and another 2/3 to the garden. Downstairs loo/shower very tight for space and even with double bed pushed up to the wRead moreall the downstairs bedroom door only just opens wide enough to fit a childs wheelchair in. Maria was very helpful. Hide

Reviewed by Celia 22nd July 2022

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Reviewed by Helen 8th July 2022

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We had a lovely time in a very nice house in a great part of the country

Reviewed by Steven 1st July 2022

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A really comfortable, home from home. Well equipped, comfortable lounge and lovely bedrooms. We had a family gathering with 3 dogs and this cottage was ideal. Well placed to explore this beautiful part of the country .

Reviewed by Carol 23rd May 2022

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Lovely location to explore the New Forest & Dorset, good upstairs bedrooms & bathrooms, we booked this property as had a ground floor bedroom & bathroom for our parents but this was too small and not suitable for anyone with mobility problems this was such a issue for us, The oven had to be cleaned before use which you dont expect on your holiday, Read morethe BBQ was so dirty we didnt even consider using it, very expensive at 1524 for 4 days with the issues we had will not be returning. Hide

Reviewed by Brian 20th May 2022

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Reviewed by Kellie 15th May 2022

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Yet another wonderful stay at the old bake house. We very much look forward to returning again in the future. Can Not recommend this beautiful house enough

Reviewed by Shelley 13th May 2022

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Great cottage lovely setting and really relaxing lovely gesture of the home made cake thank you

Reviewed by Dawn 25th April 2022

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Lovely cottage in a great location. Very well equipped with everything you need and the added bonus of the hot tub which the younger ones in our group fully enjoyed. Great being dog friendly as well. Our pooches had a lovely time

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View towards the front of this charming former bakehouse
A warm welcome awaits
Take a relaxing dip in the hot tub
Challenge the family to a game of pool
Unwind in the stylish lounge
Tuck up beside the wood burner
All you comforts considered
Remnants of a bygone era
Contemporary open plan kitchen diner
Well equipped for the best of chefs
Space to dine in comfort
Show 16 moreTwin bedroom

Location

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