Old Stables

Sleep where once there were horses The space The Old Stables has a much cleaner, more modern, clinical feel “where the farming history of the building dovetails nicely into the medical background of the extended family.” There is the surgical instruments trolley being used for cutlery, a Victorian medical cabinet storing glassware, a riveted steel kitchen table topped with barn oak. The double bed has been crafted straight from our woodlands, using mature silver birch set against a Scandinavian blue background. When my father took over from his dad in 1951 there were 5 working horses in here. They were separated by stall partitions and had a hay manger under the window. This was filled with hay, forked down from the hay loft above. The horses were used for everything from ploughing the fields to towing the heavy dray carts and could be ridden too (rather slowly!). At the time they were more reliable than tractors, but that wouldn’t last long. Throughout the year there are opportunities to get involved with feeding livestock, notably carrots to the pigs, and bottle feeding of orphan lambs, calves or kids (baby goats – not ones that have been left behind!) Help yourself to eggs, seasonal veg and fruit. Sleeps up to 8 Double room Double/twin room with ensuite loo/shower, suitable for disabled/limited mobility access 4 bunk beds Loo/bathroom Polished concrete floor, underfloor heating Riveted steel kitchen table topped with barn oak Living area includes Clearview wood burning stove (wood and kindling provided), digital TV and open access wifi Kitchen accessories include Smeg fridge-freezer, Smeg dishwasher and a Rangemaster induction cooker. Also provided... Egyptian cotton bedding towels and hairdryer full range of cooking equipment and tableware dishwasher tablets, washing up liquid, hand soap tea bags, coffee plunger, salt, pepper Guest access There is ample parking onsite. Footpaths run through the property connecting you to both the New Forest and Lymington. Other things to note We provide a games room with table tennis table, for guests to use. A laundry with washing machines (and powder), a dryer, hanging, iron and baskets unlimited supply of kindling and wood; There are extra loos and showers – in case one of your family is hogging the ones in your barn! We can provide BBQs and braziers for outdoor dining Each barn has a basket for harvesting vegetables Large shared garden with garden furniture to enjoy your BBQ in the evening sun