Cuckoo Cottage - your cosy forest home

Cuckoo Cottage is a cosy forest retreat on a quiet road surrounded by open forest and pasture yet within 4 miles of both Lymington and Beaulieu. This traditional, thatched cob cottage with contemporary interiors is ideal for short breaks at any time of year, to enjoy peace and tranquility with a touch of pampered luxury amidst wild and natural beauty. Set off on foot or bicycle straight from the front door to enjoy forest walks and quiet lanes with views to the Isle of Wight and the Solent. The space The welcome of this characterful hideaway cottage, with its windows peeping out of the thatch, its exposed beams and curved walls, is enhanced by calming natural materials such as oak and limestone. The spacious, well-appointed bathrooms both with large walk-in showers, add a touch of indulgent luxury for lazy weekends or a well deserved soak after invigorating outdoor pursuits. (Regarding infants and children : please see footnote). The light and airy dual aspect rooms are kept cosy with underfloor heating. While there is ample hanging and storage space within, your car will be just outside the door for convenience and security on the shared driveway accessed via electric gates requiring a code to open. Cuckoo Cottage is blessed by its proximity to two excellent pubs: The East End Arms with its highly regarded restaurant is a 15 minute walk away while a 10 minute cycle in the other direction brings you to The Turf Cutters Arms situated in the village centre close to the well stocked village shop / post office. Simple meals may be prepared and enjoyed in the Cow Shed kitchen-dining space, just a few steps from the sitting room’s French doors, overlooking the cottage garden. Although it does not have a conventional oven with hob, it does have an air fryer and microwave as well as the following: *kitchen worktop with inset single-drainer *electric kettle, teapot, cafetière, Nespresso machine with coffee capsules and milk frother. *under-counter fridge with small icebox compartment suitable for ice cubes and ice cream. * toaster * basic microwave oven * single-plate induction hob with compatible frying pan / saucepans. * all the requisite utensils for preparation , cooking and eating. Additional cooking appliances include a non-stick griddle and steamer. A slow cooker is available by prior arrangement. Footnote: If you have a baby, a toddler or children, please contact us before booking so we can discuss your individual requirements as our place may not be ideal for you. Guest access To the rear of the cottage, guests have their own private, secure and sunny courtyard garden with an outdoor dining area as well as the Cow Shed - a heated garden room housing a kitchen-dining space - and a secure covered area for bicycles. To the front of the cottage, the shared driveway is bordered by a wild area of garden which encourages a wide variety of birds and other wildlife. This is not part of the Airbnb property but please be aware that it has a small wildlife pond. The cottage is linked to the main house by a connecting internal door that is kept locked from the main house side. Other things to note Once ensconced in Cuckoo Cottage you might put your feet up and relax without ever feeling the need to pass through the gates again until check out! However, there is so much to enjoy just beyond the gates for which a few essentials will enhance the experience. *Walking : -bring adequate footwear as the terrain can be rough and unexpectedly boggy in places. - wellies are a bonus for crossing streams - a rucksack for drinks, snacks and first aid. - we have local maps you can borrow but recommend the ordnance survey OS app. *Cycling: The New Forest offers miles and miles of cycle routes, generally very level and often traffic free- see here for further information: forestry england uk/new-forest/cycling-the - new forest *Bikes Bike hire: Lymington from New Forest Bikes or Brockenhurst from Cycle Experience New Forest Notes for packing ! *Deck shoes if you might go sailing ! * footwear for boggy walks *Binoculars for bird watching *Pack for variable weather *Mobile phone signal is poor in the area but our superfast fibreoptic broadband is excellent for WiFi calling, iMessage etc. WiFi connection details are provided along with check-in details and directions. *Travel: A car is of great benefit although train users can easily get here via Brockenhurst or Lymington stations. (We may be available to pick you up / drop you off at either of these stations by prior arrangement). Public transport is of limited use to the tourist once here for visiting attractions, coastal areas or towns —-> bikes, feet or private car!