3 Minutes Walk From The Keyhaven Quay And A Great Foodie Pub!, Lymington

New Forest. Sleeps up to 10

Come here for vitamin sea – there's a wonderful mix of coastal cool & countryside charm! Enjoy a secluded end-of-track location; within wandering distance of everything…2 mins to Keyhaven & 10 minutes to the beach & buzzy village… return home for bubbles in the hot tub!

The owners… a well-travelled crowd… renovated the house with relaxing, socialising and catching some rays at the forefront! From brunch on the decking, to suppers in the large kitchen/diner- there's plenty of room to settle-in after a day at the beach, and we love the colourful and playful feel here.

The main house is unexpectedly tardis- like; with plenty of room for 8 + 2 babies to make themselves at home. You can also book the separate garden annexe (which can further sleep 2 adults + 1 baby) if you've got extra on the guest list- please refer to our Home Truths for more info.

The Gun Inn Pub (is very good) takes a 2 minute stroll, and if you need a trip to Hurst Castle to blow the cobwebs away, take the boat trip and you'll be there in 20 minutes. For proper sandy toes we suggest you head towards Milford on Sea beaches which are a 20 minute walk. Don't miss wild swimming at Milford during the summer, the Keyhaven lagoon is amazing for kayaks or paddle board to Hurst. Crabbing and bird watching is nearby too. You can hire vintage-style E-bikes in the village and whizz along the coastal path. Or just flop in the garden…. Yippee!


** This property is available for rent with New Forest Escapes, who are a small local holiday cottage agency. Do contact us directly for best rates and availability a year in advance **

Inside

Walk into the hallway and straight away you'll get an idea of the owners sense of humour in parts of this house. There's a floor to ceiling wall sticker of a Hawaiian island and a cross-trainer fitness machine. Step into the kitchen and you'll get a good slice of 'wow'. There is a wall of glass along the garden and beach side of the house. It allows the lovely fresh beach light to flood into the room.

There is masses of cooking and meal preparation space, and a generous selection of kit for serving meals.

The whole downstairs area is open-plan only excluding the entrance hallway, stairs and utilities room and loo. So behind the main sitting room area, is a second sitting room area, perfect for lounging and playing kids.

There are bi-fold doors out onto the wide deck and garden which make for great indoor-outdoor summer living.

On the second floor are three bedrooms. The Paris bedroom is the largest with views across the fields towards the sea, the balcony here brings the wide skies to you... stunning! The Japanese bedroom is just a wee bit smaller and has the same views, the zip and link bedroom here allows for two full size single beds instead of a super king. The smallest bedroom is the Matisse bedroom.

The 3rd floor has clear views to the sea, the shingle bank and the fields. In quiet weather, you can open the Velux windows to right angles which allows a huge amount of fresh air in. The light floods into this room throughout the day and you can clearly see the stars here at night. There is a large ensuite power shower here.

Subtly screened off, you may well spot 'Little Nye' from the driveway or garden... this sweet, separate annexe is available as an optional extra. With it's own entrance (and alfresco seating area), there is space for a further 2 adults and a cot - with a small kitchenette and shower/bath en-suite. *Please view our 'Home Truths' for full details.



Outside

The back garden is lovely, there are two decking areas. The main deck extends from the kitchen and has ample space for the big wooden table to fit everyone, and a few visitors, for meals. There is also a hot tub to the right hand side overlooking the garden (please note that there is an additional charge for guests who wish to use the hot tub). The second deck area, is across the lawn and faces the Keyhaven coastal shingle bar. You can't see the sea from here but you can certainly smell the salty air.

Little Nye (the annexe) is adjoined to the house, but subtly screened off from the main garden. There is a small area, with table and chairs for annexe guests to use.


Home Truths

Adjoining the main house (and screened off from the garden), Little Nye offers a self-contained space which comprises of a bed, kitchenette, en-suite bathroom & outdoor seating area - perfect for those with larger guest lists.

The main house (Nye Creek) has room to accommodate 8 adults + 2 babies, and the annexe (Little Nye) can accommodate a further 2 adults + 1 baby.

Guests can book Nye Creek and Little Nye together or separately. There is a fence separating both properties. The fence is situated by Nye Creek's hot tub area (please see pictures).

As we change the hot tub water for every booking, if you arrive on a changeover day, it may take till later on your arrival day until the optimum temperature is reached... trust us though, it'll be well worth the wait!

Nye Creek guests have 2 x allocated spaces. Little Nye guests have 1 x allocated space. Nye Creek & Little Nye guests have access to all 3 x parking spaces. Please refer to the 'Parking' section for a breakdown of where to park to avoid any problems during your stay. Pssst... There is also a handy car park just around the corner if you do require more parking, but you will have to pay for this.

For your safety, please do take extra care on the balcony (especially if allowing younger guests out here, who should be supervised at all times) and do not lean on the railings or glass.

There is an extra charge for logs and kindling to burn on the fire (October- March) but feel free to BYO!


Accessibility

You can park very close to the front door.

All bedrooms are located upstairs (Little Nye's offers a downstairs bedroom), but there is a good handrail for the stairs. The 2nd floor bathroom has a shower with a 6" step into it, or the bath which has a step up into it. Please see pictures.


Sleeping...
Master bedroom - Top floor King bed with ensuite. Views across the fields toward the sea. Note the stairs lead straight into the bedroom, there is no door. Paris King bed. Views overlooking the garden and fields. Matisse Double bed. Japanese Twin or Super King. Little Nye Annexe Separate annexe space - King bed, sofa, small table, kitchenette & bathroom + outside seating.

Bathrooms...
En-suite Power Shower. On top floor. Family Bathroom With large bath and shower. Downstairs WC By front door. Little Nye's (Annexe) En-suite Off Little Nye's kitchenette area - bath & over-bath shower and WC Kitchen Miele Electric oven with 4 induction hob/ American Fridge freezer with ice dispenser / Microwave / Cafeteria / 4 Slice Toaster / Nespresso Coffee machine / Dishwasher / Washing machine / Tumble dryer / Iron / Plate warmer. Mod Cons 55'' Smart TV / DVD player with DVD's / Bose bluetooth speakers Connectivity WIFI is ok, mobile signal isn't great, but you can make WhatsApp calls here. Kids' Stuff : 2 travel cots, 2 high chairs, 2 stair gates and children's crockery & cutlery are available + there is a fab array of games on offer. Travel cot dimensions 103 x 73 x 76 cm. Pets Two dogs are welcome for a small charge per dog per stay. Garden is fenced but houdinis may escape. Garden The back garden is lovely and large, there are two decking areas with plenty of seating + hot tub overlooking the garden. Weber small gas BBQ. Little Nye is just about visible here - tucked behind the screening (adjoining the main house).
The fence keeps out the cattle who occasionally live in the field. Please do use the beach towels provided for garden and beach. Parking Parking spaces are allocated as follows, and the owners kindly ask that all guests adhere to this to allow fair access during bookings:

FOR NYE CREEK BOOKINGS (Main house use only): Guests have 2 x allocated spaces. The assigned spaces are; one in front of the main house's front door, and one in the space directly next to it- in the middle of the driveway. Please ensure that you leave enough space in front of Little Nye (the adjoining annexe on the right) for annexe guests to park here.

FOR ALL LITTLE NYE BOOKINGS (Annexe bookings only): Guests have 1 x allocated parking space. Please ensure that you park directly in front of the annexe to the right of the driveway; leaving enough space for Nye Creek guests to park 2 x cars directly outside of the main house.

FOR ALL JOINT NYE CREEK & LITTLE NYE BOOKINGS (Guests who have booked both the main house and the annexe): You have sole use of the 3 x allocated spaces in front of Nye Creek & Little Nye.

If you require any additional parking spaces, you can use the handy car park just a minute's wander away, but you will need to pay to park here.


Other things to note:

We want our guests to enjoy the use of the property and have a memorable time while staying with us. We have a few house rules to note, as follows;

- The property can not be used for parties or private events of any kind.
- No groups under the age of 25.
- Strictly no stag/hen dos or same-sex groups.
- Additional guests, are not permitted without prior approval.
- No music after 9pm or use of the hot tub after 10pm
- We must be notified of any pets at the time of booking. Dogs are subject to a charge per dog, per stay.

This cottage is located in Lymington. New Forest National Park and Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Lymington Sea Water Baths and Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre. Traveling with kids? Consider New Forest Museum and Littledown Sports Center.