2 ROPEWALK COTTAGES, built in 1860, offers self catering accommodation in Lymington. The cottage was originally one of a row of terraced cottages occupied by fishermen, rope makers and boat builders. It is ideally situated by Lymington Harbour’s scenic waterfront and has its own off road car parking space for one. The cottage is now ‘upside down’ to fully appreciate its position. It is double glazed, gas central heated, 1080 sq ft in size, well equipped and comfortably furnished.
Upstairs:
LIVING AREA is light, airy and spacious with wide French doors leading onto the balcony with its vibrant views. In the living area find 2 sofas, a large round dining table with chairs (seats 5 comfortably), 2 coffee tables, Smart TV and DVD player and unlimited WiFi internet.
KITCHEN is modern and well equipped – fan oven/electric grill/gas hob/ microwave oven/big fridge with ice box/dishwasher etc..
BALCONY: see Lymington Town Sailing Club, the river, masts, ferries, boats, the Isle of Wight on the horizon beyond The Solent, sailors tinkering with their boats in the adjacent car/boat park, the sea water bath and walkers following the stunning coastal walk through the Lymington/Keyhaven Nature Reserve: a bird lover’s paradise.
Downstairs:
BEDROOM 1 with king sized bed, ample storage and hanging space, bedside chests, chair and hairdryer.
BEDROOM 2 with single bed, bedside chest, chest of drawers and array of robe hooks.
BATHROOM, refurbished 2019/2020 with powerful over bath shower, back-lit shaving mirror over basin, towel rail, window.
CLOAKROOM with lavatory, basin and towel rail, refurbished 2019/2020.
PORCH, light, attractive, handy for outdoor clothing.
UTILITY ROOM in private and secure COURTYARD has Belfast sink (cold water only)/washing machine/tumble dryer/freezer/microwave/kettle/ironing equipment/bike stands.
PATIO GARDEN, off the master bedroom, is private and secure with garden furniture and pretty shrubs. South East facing.
PARKING SPACE for one car on gravelled shared drive.
Close by:
Slipway where numerous boats are launched, lifeboat station, Royal Lymington Yacht Club, park, bandstand, Mayflower Hotel, The Haven Restaurant & Bar, a chandlery/convenience store.
LYMINGTON, HAMPSHIRE, is a much loved Georgian town on the south coast with many good pubs and restaurants all around. The historic High Street (bustling Saturday market), town station, bus stops, quay and St Barbe Museum are a short pretty walk from the cottage.
THE NEW FOREST NATIONAL PARK with wild ponies, cattle, donkeys, deer and gorgeous walks/rides is a short drive away.
THE SEA: MILFORD-ON-SEA is the nearest beach. Highcliffe, Mudeford, Boscombe, Southbourne and Bournemouth beaches a bit further away and well worth visiting.
Welcoming guests:
We send much information in advance and meet our guests outside the property with the keys. We live just around the corner and are on hand for any problem that might possibly occur.