Garden House

About this property

A picturesque family home in the heart of the New Forest National Park, Garden House is a fabulous choice for a break to Hampshire, surrounded by beautiful countryside and settled just outside the centre of the quaint village of Lyndhurst. Suited to a large family or a few groups and couples coming together, this extravagant and spacious dwelling can sleep up to twelve guests in six well-appointed bedrooms, including a striking master bedroom. After a day of walking in the national park, be warmed by the impressive AGA range cooker in the large kitchen, surrounded by a wealth of appliances to assist you all in making a feast, with a breakfast table in here to perch at while dinner cooks. Everyone can take a seat around the dining table within the bright and airy dining room, beneath spotlights and furnished with beautiful décor, the art on the walls adds sophistication to your family gathering. Flooded with natural light from the dual aspect windows with views of the garden, the sitting room is a wondrous space to unwind in, with the choice of several soft leather seats all positioned around a traditional woodburning stove, as well as a sleek TV for an evening film. Step out into the beautiful, large garden, with outdoor seating to dine alfresco on warm afternoons, and a rich collection of plants, trees and shrubbery arranged to give your group a private place of your own to relish, run around on the lawns with the little ones and play some garden games, creating pleasant holiday memories. Of an evening enjoy a relaxing soak in your own private hot tub for 5 people. On the ground floor you can find a handy utility room and a cloakroom, along with four elegant bedrooms here too, comprising of two king-size, a double, and a twin, with three of the four rooms enjoying the benefit of an en-suite bathroom, adding further luxury to this stunning accommodation. Travel upstairs to find the outstanding master bedroom, holding an inviting double bed along with a huge en-suite bathroom where a free-standing bath and a walk-in shower offer a wealth of relaxation for you receiving light from the Velux windows, and a walk-in dressing room is where you can pick out your outfit for a visit to one of Lyndhurst's wonderful restaurants. Wake up to views of the garden from your bed through the bespoke apex windows fitted perfectly, while a further twin bedroom rests on this floor too. Walk into the village of Lyndhurst and familiarise yourself with this historic village, visited by kings and queens thanks to it being an official royal hunting ground, find out more amazing facts in the New Forest Heritage Museum, where exhibitions and exhibits tell of what events and occurrences have shaped this area. Wander up to Bolton's Bench for far-reaching views over the village and New Forest before browsing the local selection of boutiques and shops. Ramble the surrounding countryside with walks to Brockenhurst, Burley, Beaulieu, and Hythe, discovering pretty villages along the way and a smattering of country pubs and tea rooms. Take a day trip to Bournemouth for a day at the beach and grab some fish and chips by the sea, try out a surfing or paddle-boarding for the first time with Sorted Surf School on Bournemouth Beach, or relax on Bournemouth Pier. The harbour town of Southampton offers a host of activities, whilst nearby is the New Forest Golf Club for keen golfers, as well as the New Forest being perfect for outdoor activities with many centres scattered in the vicinity. Take a holiday in Hampshire with all of your loved ones extra special by staying at Garden House.

Settled within the beautiful and unspoilt New Forest National Park is the village of Lyndhurst, established as a royal hunting ground in 1079 by William the Conquerer, it has since been visited by the monarchy throughout the centuries. Alice Pleasance Liddell, the girl who inspired Lewis Carroll's imaginative tales in 'Wonderland', rests in the graveyard of the village's church. Discover the local shops for your essentials and self-catering ingredients as well as a host of delightful country pubs and restaurants to dine in.

Accommodation

Six bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor king-size with en-suite shower, as well basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor king-size with en-suite bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor double with en-suite bath, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor twin, 1 x first-floor double with en-suite free-standing bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC and walk-in dressing room, 1 x first-floor twin.

Cloakroom with basin and WC.

Kitchen/diner.

Utility.

Dining room.

Sitting room with woodburning stove

Gas central heating with woodburning stove.

AGA oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, TV and WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Travel cot available.

Off-road parking for several cars in gated driveway.

Large enclosed south-facing garden with lawn, patio with seating, landscaped garden and hot tub.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop within 1.4 miles, pub within 0.4 miles