About this property
Hatchet is a smart, first-floor apartment in Brockenhurst, Hampshire, offering off-road parking and a central village setting that places everyday amenities within easy reach. Ideal for couples, friends, or solo travellers, this neatly arranged retreat opens into an open-plan living space designed for easy days and relaxed evenings. The sitting area invites you to settle in with a film on the Smart TV or a board game after time outdoors, while the kitchen sits close at hand for preparing simple suppers or leisurely breakfasts. With everything flowing into one sociable space, it’s easy to shape your days around walking routes, train journeys, or village wandering.
The double bedroom provides a place to switch off after a full day, paired with a contemporary shower room featuring a walk-in shower that keeps mornings running smoothly. Whether you’re lacing up boots for a forest walk or heading out by rail, the apartment’s position beside Brockenhurst station makes exploring straightforward, while returning home always feels easy and familiar. Step outside and Brockenhurst unfolds around you. The village itself is a gateway to the New Forest, with open heathland, ancient woodland, and roaming ponies forming a memorable backdrop for walks and cycle rides. For a change of pace, Lyndhurst offers the New Forest Heritage Centre, Verderers’ Hall, and the elevated views from Bolton’s Bench.
Head towards Beaulieu to discover the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu Abbey, and Palace House, all set within beautifully kept grounds. Lymington adds a coastal flavour, with its historic quay, marinas, and regular ferries across the Solent. With shops and everyday essentials close by, forest trails on your doorstep, and rail links opening up the wider area, Hatchet is a well-judged base for enjoying village life and New Forest days out.
Brockenhurst is an attractive village lying just a few miles south of Lyndhurst, perfect for unique strolls, picnics, or sightseeing. The village is well known for a diversity of shops, tearooms, pubs and high quality restaurants, certainly worth a visit. There are also forest tours with wagon and horses, forest walks of varying lengths, suited for all visitors. Every year there is a village fête on the Bank Holiday Monday in August. Brockenhurst is within a few miles of the sea and the heart of the forest is only a few minutes walk away. Cadnam, is within reaching distance, and Lyndhurst is a great place for families to enjoy fresh air and wide open spaces, whilst a short journey from Lyndhurst village centre showcases extensive grasslands with turf kept short by commoners' stock - the ponies, donkeys and cattle that can be seen throughout the area.
Accommodation
First-floor apartment.
One double bedroom.
Shower room with walk-in shower, heated towel rail, basin, and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area, and sitting area
Central heating.
Oven, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, coffee maker, washing machine, kettle, toaster.
Smart TV, board games, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for one car.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.1 miles, river 0.6 miles.
Note: Good housekeeping bond of £200.
Note: Guests can enjoy 10% off at local favourites The Snakecatcher Pub and Albero Italian