Guests say
The Bothy is a spacious, well-equipped and cosy cottage in a peaceful location near Lymington, ideal for families, groups, and dog owners. Guests praise its comfortable beds, large rooms, secure garden, and excellent amenities, including a well-stocked kitchen and games room. The property is well situated for exploring the New Forest and local pubs. While most reviews are highly positive, a few mention minor maintenance and cleanliness issues, as well as some accessibility considerations. Overall, guests enjoyed their stays and would happily return.
Most guests found the cottage clean and well-presented, with only a few noting areas that could be improved, such as marked tables, kitchen walls, and overgrown grass. The majority of reviews describe the property as clean, comfortable, and welcoming.
The location is frequently praised for its peaceful setting, proximity to Lymington, the New Forest, and local pubs. Guests appreciated the quiet surroundings and easy access to walks and attractions.
Guests consistently highlight the comfort of the beds, spacious rooms, and homely atmosphere. The cottage is described as cosy, with ample space for families and groups, and features such as a log burner and secure garden add to the comfort.
The cottage is well-equipped with a large kitchen, Aga, games room, multiple bathrooms, and outdoor amenities like a fire pit and barbecue. Some minor issues were noted, such as broken items and the need for maintenance on the garden and lane, but these did not detract significantly from the overall experience.
Several guests mention thoughtful touches such as a well-stocked kitchen, information provided by the owners, and welcome gifts like Prosecco and Maltesers. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
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
- Red House Museum and Gardens
- Solent Sky Museum
- SeaCity Museum
- Southampton City Art Gallery
- Peppa Pig World
- Adventure Wonderland
- Bournemouth Aviation Museum
- Carisbrooke Castle
- Osborne House
Reviews (29)
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Jacqueline Dakin
A delightful venue, clean, comfortable, welcoming and well stocked. Prosecco and maltesers appreciated. Some points for consideration, a clotheshorse would be useful as the garden chairs had to be used to dry clothes, the fridge door is difficult to ensure is closed and maybe time to renew the fridge in total. The garden was very overgrown with long grass which made it difficult to clean up after the dogs. Shorter grass would have helped.But, definitely recommended.
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Catherine Catchpole
Had a really lovely stay at the Bothy with my extended family. Downstairs bathroom and bedroom ideal for my elderly mother meaning she didn’t need to attempt the stairs. Beautiful rooms, comfortable beds and perfect pillows. The kitchen is well equipped with everything you might need, and cooking on the Aga was way simpler than I feared. There’s a lovely garden to catch some rays, and easy parking out front. Ideally located for the New Forest on the outskirts of Lymington with the excellent Monkey Brewhouse just a short way away (fabulous food and home brew). Owner helpful and provided replacement teapot next day when the original one had a minor accident. All in all a lovely break.
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Glen Ellen
We thought the cottage was lovely, dog friendly and in a good area for visiting the nearby places. There were a few issues mainly with the cleanliness, we thought there were areas that could be cleaner, coffee tables in the sitting room had marks on them. The kitchen could do with redecorating where the chairs had marked the walls and the kick boards need to be painted as there were a lot of paint missing. We couldn’t find any of the clear bags for the food waste as mentioned in the owners notes. We thought that the instruction left by the owners regarding the property were mostly the cleaners duties and not the guests. We understand that the property needs to be left in a reasonable condition but the cleaners need to carry out a deeper clean before the next guests arrive.