Guests say
Curlew Cottage in Lymington is praised for its cleanliness, comfortable furnishings, and spaciousness, with a well-equipped kitchen and a welcoming garden. The property's location is ideal for exploring the New Forest and local amenities. Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches, though some maintenance issues and dog-friendly terms have been noted.
The property consistently receives high marks for cleanliness, with multiple reviews mentioning it being 'spotlessly clean' and 'very clean'.
The location is frequently described as convenient and ideal for exploring Lymington, Dorset, and the New Forest, with amenities and dog-friendly walks within easy reach.
Comfort is highlighted with mentions of comfortable beds and furnishings. However, some guests noted issues with low headroom and high steps, which slightly impacted the comfort score.
Facilities are generally well-received, with a well-equipped kitchen and spacious garden. However, maintenance issues such as a non-working TV, stiff locks, and worn cookware have been reported, affecting the score.
While guests mention a welcome pack of treats, as a copy-writer, I must state that such gifts are not guaranteed. There is not enough information to assess overall thoughtfulness consistently across reviews.
About this property
This magnificent, semi-detached holiday home sits in the charming market town of Lymington, walking distance from the beautiful New Forest. Enjoying the luxury of an enclosed garden with games shed and off-road parking, Curlew Cottage offers a wonderful base for families and friends, whatever time of year. The open-plan living area is sure to be a social hub, uplifted by natural lighting from the bi-fold doors, with a splendid seating area where you can catch-up on your favourite shows on the Smart TV. Sit at the dining table and keep the chef company whilst they prepare a delicious meal, utilising a range of appliances including an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher and even a washing machine, so you’ve got everything for a week away! If you fancy a little quiet space, get comfortable in the snug. The enclosed garden at this Lymington cottage is excellent, offering ample seating for alfresco dining, a barbecue for the summer and a large shed which doubles as a games room, boasting a multi sports table with table football and pool. Your nightly routine can begin in the bathroom, with choice of bath and shower over, before choosing between three sumptuous bedrooms to catch your rest, including a king-size, double and twin, offering plenty of flexibility. Lymington is a bustling market town with plenty of things to do; from April to September, the 110m sea pool is a popular choice with families, wander along the marina and take in hundreds of glistening yachts and boats or visit the St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery and learn about the history of the local area. There are a variety of shops in the town, ranging from well-known high street names to independent boutiques, plus a busy Saturday market selling fresh produce and goodies. Lymington has the best of both worlds when it comes to walks; situated on the edge of the New Forest, you may opt to stroll alongside the ocean or head inland to discover the trees and open heathland of the New Forest. Curlew Cottage ticks all the boxes for a memorable stay in Hampshire.
At the western end of The Solent and the southern border of the New Forest National Park, the beautiful market town of Lymington is located on the west bank of the Lymington River. In addition to being a popular sailing destination, there are frequent ferry connections to the Isle of Wight. You might treat yourself to a dinner at one of the many nearby restaurants, or you can browse the town's many unique boutiques and craft stores. An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty surrounds Lymington, ranging from the heathlands and historic woodlands of the New Forest to the coastal nature reserves that stretch about five miles and stop at the shingle spit where Henry viii's Hurst Castle, completed in 1554, is located. From Lymington, it is possible to go to the New Forest, the Isle of Wight, and the Hampshire coast.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Downstairs WC and basin.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area.
Snug.
External games room
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/ freezer, dishwasher, washing machine.
2 x Smart TV, WiFi, multi-sports table with table football and pool, log fire (starter pack provided).
Fuel and power inc in rent.
Bed linen and towels included In rent.
Highchair available.
Secure bike storage.
Ample off-road parking.
Enclosed garden with decking, furniture and barbecue.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.8 miles, pub 0.2 miles
Reviews (10)
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Bill
A few niggling problems though. The shower is very awkward to access and the shower screen was impossible to use effectively, whilst the bathroom window was adjacent to the bath/shower and got soaked each time the shower was used. We had difficulty opening the key safe which is situated in a very difficult position. The manager confirmed that everyone had a problem with this. On trying to vacuum throughout after a day or so I had to turn the vacuum cleaner off because of the awful smell it emitted - this was obviously caused by dog hairs as was the brush Minor things that were irritating.
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Alexander
The biggest issue we had is that this property is advertised as dog friendly, as soon as you arrive and look at the information folder the first thing you see is a list of rules like no dogs on furniture, fair enough. Don't let dog upstairs, no stairgate provided. Don't let the dog go to the toilet in the garden, as children play in the garden. Get the point but as a responsible pet owner I always clean up after the dog, it would help if there was a hose in the back garden to wash down where the dog had been, noticed hose outside on the drive way but too short to get to the garden if the dog were to go in the garden. Good news is there is a nice little park 2 to 3 mins away. So, dog friendly, I'm not so sure!! Overall a good property but disappointed with the size of the bathroom and list of dog rules.
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Alexander
The biggest issue we had is that this property is advertised as dog friendly, as soon as you arrive and look at the information folder the first thing you see is a list of rules like no dogs on furniture, fair enough. Don't let dog upstairs, no stairgate provided. Don't let the dog go to the toilet in the garden, as children play in the garden. Get the point but as a responsible pet owner I always clean up after the dog, it would help if there was a hose in the back garden to wash down where the dog had been, noticed hose outside on the drive way but too short to get to the garden if the dog were to go in the garden. Good news is there is a nice little park 2 to 3 mins away. So dog friendly, I'm not so sure!! Overall a good property but disappointed with the size of the bathroom and list of dog rules.