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

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April Cottage
April Cottage, front garden
Little Garden Shed
Front Garden
Conservatory

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Lymington, ENG
  • Milford on Sea Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Lymington Pier Ferry Port
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 King Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Babies are very welcome but we have no STAIR GATE.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Dogs welcome, by prior arrangement Only.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Could you please tell us about yourself and what brought you down to the New Forest when booking this accommodation.
Ideally ONLY 2 small dogs allowed . Dog to be kept off all furniture and not allowed upstairs. There will be a charge of £20 for your dog.
On departure, please leave dirty linen, including towels and tea towels in the conservatory. Return everything back into the cupboards. Empty bins.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Lymington

Located in Lymington, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Travellers looking for local activities can try Lymington Pier Ferry Port and Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal, while those looking to experience a bit of culture can stop by Beaulieu National Motor Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Lymington Sea Water Baths and New Forest Cider. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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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).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alex Cliff

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s a Yes
Cracking place to stay, such a homely, comfortable property. All you needed for a weeks stay especially cooking Xmas dinner, A1. Great back garden, spacious and enclosed, perfect for the dog. Lovely outlook over the front garden as well. Couple minor issues, contacted the owner about, came back with a thanks for letting us know message.Good pub just around the corner along with local shop. 5-10 mins drive from Lymington and Milford on Sea. Thank you Nicky
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short break in the New Forest
Lovely break to celebrate a significant birthday. April Cottage was immaculately presented, warm, comfy and very well situated to access both the coast and forest.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.

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

8/10 Good

Veronica N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
residence
A fine house,although we would not have named it a cottage. It lays nice central for the sea and New Forest, and we had a nice time there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Graham T.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

About the host

Hosted by Nicky Ryde

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Why they chose this property

We fell in love with the New Forest when we used to bring the children here for beach and forest holidays. We moved here 18 years ago and live just around the corner in Everton. We love the lifestyle being near the coast and New Forest - we enjoy sailing and all things boats as well as long walks with our dogs on the forest.

What makes this property unique

We bought April Cottage in 2016 and spent the early part of 2017 renovating the cottage. Everton is an extremely friendly village with lovely local facilities. We loved this cottage because of its beautiful rooms and private walled garden to the rear that leads out on to a lovely lane with a short walk to the local pub for a lunch or evening meal. The village is incredibly well positioned for access to both the coast and forest.

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English

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