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A beautiful cottage in the heart of the New Forest and a short drive to beaches

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Sun-loungers
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A beautiful cottage in the heart of the New Forest and a short drive to beaches

April Cottage is a comfortable cosy two bedroomed terrace cottage, set in the middle of the delightful village of Everton with our friendly local shop and pub offering scrumptious local produce.

Nestled in the heart of the New Forest, with only a short drive to the beaches, open forest and the charming market town of Lymington with it’s picturesque town quay, boutique shops and bustling Saturday market. The cottage has a sitting/dining room with a separate kitchen, conservatory and boot room. Upstairs there are two bedrooms (one double and one twin) with a shower room. There is a walled garden at the rear and a front garden with gravel parking for 2 cars.

Milford On Sea and Keyhaven is 'just down the road'; offering village shops, beaches, cafe's, pubs and restaurants. By taking a short walk/drive to Keyhaven, you will find a traditional pub and a beautiful walk along the sea wall, enjoying the spectacular views of the Solent, the Needles and Isle of Wight. Bird watchers will particularly enjoy the salt pans and marshes that are renowned for their bird-life. You can take a ferry from Keyhaven harbour to Hurst Castle and if you are feeling energetic you can walk back along shingle bank.

In the other direction is Christchurch and Bournemouth with long golden sandy beaches, theatres, pubs, restaurants and a buzzing nightlife.

Property manager

Nicky Ryde

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dogs welcome, by prior arrangement Only.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Babies are very welcome but we have no STAIR GATE.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Beautiful Cottage Heart New Forest Short Drive Beaches Lymington
Beautiful Cottage Heart New Forest Short Drive Beaches
Beautiful Heart New Forest Short Drive Beaches Lymington
Beautiful Heart New Forest Short Drive Beaches
Beautiful Cottage Heart New Forest Short Drive Beaches Lymington
Beautiful Cottage Heart New Forest Short Drive Beaches
Beautiful Heart New Forest Short Drive Beaches Lymington
Beautiful Cottage Heart New Forest Short Drive Beaches Lymington
Beautiful Cottage Heart New Forest Short Drive Beaches
Beautiful Heart New Forest Short Drive Beaches Lymington
Beautiful Heart New Forest Short Drive Beaches

About the area

Map
Lymington, ENG

What's nearby

  • New Forest National Park - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Milford on Sea Beach - 7 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Lymington Pier Ferry Port - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal - 47 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Hurst Castle - 90 min drive - 16.5 km

Getting around

  • New Milton Station - 7 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Smugglers Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pennington Fish & Chips - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Lazy Lion - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Monkey House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Six Bells - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A beautiful cottage in the heart of the New Forest and a short drive to beaches pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at A beautiful cottage in the heart of the New Forest and a short drive to beaches?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A beautiful cottage in the heart of the New Forest and a short drive to beaches?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A beautiful cottage in the heart of the New Forest and a short drive to beaches located?

This family-friendly Lymington cottage is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Milford on Sea Beach, Lymington Sea Water Baths and Barton-on-Sea Golf Club. Hurst Beach and JW Day Spa and Beauty are also within 3 miles (5 km).

A beautiful cottage in the heart of the New Forest and a short drive to beaches Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 80 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 80 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 80 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lisa N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Lovely property, a shame the local pub was shut as that was one’s one of the reason we booked it to be able to walk back after a meal and drink.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T., Chesterfield

Liked: Cleanliness
A pleasant cottage in a wonderful area.
Beautifully updated cottage in a very nice village in a georgeous part of the world.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Week in Dorset
Lovely cottage, spotlessly clean and very comfortable with everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Graham T.

Beautiful cottage but.......
On arrival we found the most beautiful cottage setting in lovely gardens which we found were superb. Interior was lovely and homely. First night was very disappointing 15 tog duvet all round far too hot Got in touch with owners regarding summer duvet but they did not respond to direct message until late in the evening via VRBO saying no, so had to purchase our own. Only one bedside table which was inconvenient. Staying for a week so did a full shop to eat in, unfortunately no cupboard to store groceries so items had to be stored over limited worktop space. Washing machine and dishwasher on together left a nasty stagnant smell from drain in conservatory. Filter in tumble dryer was filthy and needed a thorough clean. Fridge door had mould on outside seal, and we feel that the whole place needed a more thorough clean. On the day of leaving we received a message from the owner informing us that they will be arriving between 9.00-9.30am to cut the grass, we said no because of the dog in the back garden. This we found very annoying as any work should be done after our 10.00am checkout. Overall a lovely holiday was had by all, in the New Forest but will not return to April Cottage and would not recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place to stay
Really lovely home with everything you need. Central to the New Forest and close to the coast. Ideal place to stay in comfortable luxury.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A very pleasant stay thank you!
We had a wonderful trip. Thanku to our host Nicky who was very kind and helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernice G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage
Lovely clean and comfortable cottage. Very well equipped. Easy parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Attention to detail
Lovely, comfortable cottage…wish we were staying longer, would love to revisit in the summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Des H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great bang for your buck...
Pretty, cozy, clean and tastefully appointed property. Lovely little touches and good value for money. Really enjoyed ourselves. Thanks Nicky!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Naomi H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mrs
Lovely cottage - thoughtful touch with the ‘mini hamper’ and milk. The pub and shop are an easy stroll away.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henry F.

Liked: Cleanliness
New Forest Trip
The property was lovely and exceeded all our expectations. A great local pub and fantastic cornershop also came in very handy. The pictures of the property on the website don't do it justice. The garden and house were much bigger than expected. The bed was also super comfy. We had a dog with us and apart from all the great beaches and the forest there is a park around the corner from the house, which is really handy for early morning or last minute walkies.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stsy
Beautifully presented house and nice little touches by the owner, milk biscuits dishwasher tablets etc. very good local shop 100 meters away. Would have no problem recommending this property
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debby B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage.
Delightful, cosy, comfy cottage. Sunny garden. Beautifully peaceful. Perfect for 2 or 3 max. 2nd bathroom is a downstairs loo. 3 houses away is a Londis that sells gourmet food! Short drive to beaches, surrounding areas full of beach bars and good restaurants. Very upmarket region. Time for new mattresses in the twin room-a bit uncomfortable. However-it's really lovely. Hosts lovely. We checked in a 12 because we were passing by and it seemed ready, which was fab. Everyone we met was friendly. Book this and a 3 day pottery making course at Vinegar Hill Pottery-a 5 minute drive away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Wendy Fisher f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unwind
The cottage was very clean and well equipped, especially the kitchen. Very quiet location. Very Close to a village pub and a local shop. Easy to reach Mudeford beach and the heart of the new forest. Lymington is great place to browse around many different shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second time here!
We love it here. Great location, comfortable living and we are returning in August !
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

John e.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay
House was wonderful, very clean and tidy, with everything you need for your stay, can’t fault it in any way. Instructions for arrival and departure very clear. Our dog loved sniffing round the walled secure garden too. Thank you very much. J&C
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Blake L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy bolthole in the New Forest
We enjoyed our short stay in the cottage, which provided most of what we needed to make our stay comfortable. We did have to buy our own kindling and wood so we could make a fire - there's a local shop that sells everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Beautifully appointed and spacious property. Great location for exploring. Amenities in the doorstep. Fab hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness
New Forest experience
The rental was in an ideal situation, as we wanted to go on beautiful walks, and drove to Bramshaw to see the pigs, and donkeys roaming about the New Forest. In the evening we ate at the Crown, and various other nice goody pubs. The rental was comfortable and well furnished, everything we could have wanted. Even the weather was kind to us. In all a great experience. John
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

jacqui H.

Liked: Cleanliness
April Cottage
We spent a very comfortable few days at April cottage. It is well appointed and conveniently located for exploring the New Forest area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julian L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property
We had a lovely holiday in the New Forest. Property had a great location near the National Park and beaches. Homely and clean with an enclosed rear garden which was a plus for the family dog. Fantastic views overlooking the Isle of Wight which was a short drive from the property Would definitely recommend a visit and we hope to return soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy, clean and comfortable
We really enjoyed our stay in April cottage. The cottage was more spacious than anticipated and very clean and comfortable. The beds were so comfy! Handy to have a garden for the children to run around in. The shower was the only thing that we would have said needs improving. It was so powerful that it kept popping out of the holder and you couldn’t adjust the power, so we weren’t able to shower the children under it. I’m the absence of a bath, that may have been useful. The location was good. A very quiet little village with a shop and pub. No where much in walking distance, but well located for driving to places. Lymington not far at all and a lovely town. Thanks for a lovely stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raymond H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Cottage
Really cosy cottage. Had everything we needed in it plus a great welcome pack. Thanks Nicky.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lesley W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage, great location
Just spent 10 days at April Cottage. Lovely cottage. Spotlessly clean and has everything you need including a cosy conservatory and a nice little garden at the back. There is a lovely pub just a couple of minutes walk away and a convenience store right on the door step. Set in a quiet, peaceful location but has plenty of places to visit just a short drive away. There are lots of lovely villages to visit close by and easy enough to visit Christchurch and Bournemouth which takes about half an hour by car. Would highly recommend April Cottage to anyone wanting to explore the New Forest and Dorset. A lovely little find and we would definitely go back
Stayed 10 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short break nr Lymington
Lovely well kept cottage ideal for exploring New Forest, Hampshire coast and Bournemouth area. Well equipped and spacious. Comfortable beds. Nice garden with outdoor furniture. Excellent local shop close by and friendly pub. Would return for another visit.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022