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Beautiful 350 Year Old New Forest Thatched Cottage - Near The Sea

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A traditional thatched-roof house with a brick chimney, a wooden gate, and a garden with flowering plants.
A sign with the word "Keepings" on a building wall.
A wood-burning stove with a visible fire, a stack of firewood, and a decorative metal fence.
A thatched-roof cottage with a white exterior, a small porch, and a garden area with a bench.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a window with floral curtains, and a radiator below.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near New Forest National Park
1 bedroom0+ bathroomsSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Lymington, England
  • Place, New Forest National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lymington Pier Ferry Port
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Beautiful 350 Year Old New Forest Thatched Cottage - Near The Sea

Keepings is a 350 year old thatched cottage that sides onto a quiet lane in the hamlet of Norleywood - an area of outstanding natural beauty within the New Forest National Park. The sea is a 40 min stroll across a footpath and the forest is at your door - close to Lymington for restaurants and shops and 3 miles from the famous Beaulieu Motor Museum. Dog friendly - for a cosy cottage holiday with many forest and coastal walks striking distance from the door staying in a peaceful hamlet with a pub walking distance - Keepings hits the spot.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Dogs not to be left in the cottage un attended Dogs not allowed on sofa or bed

Important information

You need to know

Property # 11811144
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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

About the area

Lymington

Lymington is home to this cottage. Palace House and Beaulieu National Motor Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Southampton Cruise Terminal and Lymington Pier Ferry Port. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Civic Centre or St. Mary's Stadium.
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Lymington, England

What's nearby

  • New Forest National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lymington Pier Ferry Port - 8 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Beaulieu National Motor Museum - 14 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World - 36 min drive - 36.4 km
  • WestQuay Shopping Centre - 43 min drive - 32.2 km

Getting around

  • Lymington Pier Station - 7 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Turfcutters Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The White Hart - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪East End Arms - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Fisherman's Rest - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Prezzo - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful 350 Year Old New Forest Thatched Cottage - Near The Sea pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Beautiful 350 Year Old New Forest Thatched Cottage - Near The Sea?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful 350 Year Old New Forest Thatched Cottage - Near The Sea?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful 350 Year Old New Forest Thatched Cottage - Near The Sea?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful 350 Year Old New Forest Thatched Cottage - Near The Sea located?

Situated in Lymington, this cottage is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Lymington Pier Ferry Port and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from New Forest National Park. Lymington Sea Water Baths and Buckler's Hard are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely period cottage in a great secluded location. Had a great week there and even the weather was glorious! Special mention to the host as well who was brilliant and couldn't have been more helpful (thanks Helen!)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2025
Thank you so much and you were all such a pleasure to host x
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage in wonderful location for walks from the door. Very dog friendly with super enclosed garden. Host incredibly helpful but not intrusive. Fantastic holiday for couples and upto 2 dogs. Everything you could need to self cater. Wonderful welcome pack and goodies.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2026
Thank you so much x

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