This super, unique, detached beach house includes two converted railway carriages, one of only a few to be seen along the south coast and enjoys a fabulous location directly on the seafront. Step onto the pebble beach via your private gate from the enclosed garden and enjoy miles of pebble/sandy beach – a haven for all ages, including children and dogs all year round! From the front it is deceptive, having been substantially extended, but once you approach the side entrance, the original features can be easily seen. Inside, the traditional carriage doors remain, and many of the rooms are set inside the former train carriages. Southern Bell offers tastefully styled, light, and airy holiday accommodation for families - with an enclosed patio garden, plenty of off-road parking and a short walk from the local shops, eateries/pubs, and harbour/sailing club. Hayling Island is renowned for its kitesurfing and sailing activities and local paddle - boarding and windsurfing lessons are available close by. Every year there is a national kitesurfing event, and a plethora of sailing and nautical activity can be seen along the coastline. Many activities can be enjoyed locally, including golf, fishing, cycling, boat trips and scenic walks along the water’s edge or along the South Downs National Park which are within easy reach. Chichester with its beautiful cathedral, festival theatre, pedestrianised shopping, leisure centre, Roman Villa and Goodwood or Fontwell races is worthy of a visit. Visit Portsmouth with waterside dining, ferry trips to the Isle of Wight, designer outlets, leisure facilities, Spinnaker Tower, Historic Dockyard including HMS Victory and the Mary Rose, or the maritime history at Southampton. Winchester, with its cathedral and abbey, and The New Forest are within easy driving distance. Plenty of National Trust homes and gardens can also be discovered nearby. Beach 5 yards. Shop 500 yards, pub and restaurant 500 yards.

This superb, detached, 16th-century spacious and characterful property enjoys a truly beautiful location. Peacefully located along a quiet lane and nestled within gently sloping, lawned gardens, with rose lined pathways, a meandering shallow stream and views at the rear over the countryside. Within the beautiful gardens sits a tiled outdoor heated swimming pool available in the summer months, with elegant roman end and steps down to the pool, and which also benefits from an electronic safety cover.

Steeped in history, this delightful home offers many original architectural features in keeping with the character of a period house, such as beams (some low), original inglenook fireplaces and tiled floors. Salters Cottage is ideal for families, friends and celebrations whether in summer around the pool or in winter with roaring fires. There is also a spacious green oak studio with high ceilings and French doors, which provides a fabulous reception room opening straight out onto the patio decking for games, family gatherings or just enjoying the view across the gardens onto the forest and site of special scientific interest. As well as the main living room and the studio, on the ground floor there is a snug with an inglenook fireplace with wood burner, and additional TV, and a spacious toilet. There is fibre Wi-Fi throughout the house. At the heart of this wonderful property is a hand-built kitchen, including a large induction cooker and oak topped kitchen island around which you can enjoy a glass of wine with friends and family. Opening out from the kitchen is a dining area that overlooks the extensive gardens.

The large, raised decked area is an ideal spot from which to savour the views whilst having an aperitif or dining al fresco on a warm summer’s evening. There is a range of garden seating and sun loungers in the garden. The lovely view over the gardens can be enjoyed from the tastefully styled bedrooms, with the large master bedroom being a particular feature, with its own dressing room and en-suite bathroom. In the small bedroom at the top of the stairs, a section of the original wall construction is exposed. The 4 bathrooms are well fitted, one of them has a roll-top bath with super Moroccan themed tiles. High quality linen and beds are throughout.

The ever popular New Forest is part of the National Park and is a haven for wildlife, with many roaming ponies across the heathland, extensive walks, cycling and riding routes. There is plenty to do in the area for all ages, all year round. The popular sailing town of Lymington is only a 10-minute drive, with its pretty harbour, open-air lido, cobbled pedestrianised streets, boutiques, eateries, pubs and day trips to the Isle of Wight on the ferry. Other places of interest include Beaulieu Motor Museum, Bucklers Hard, Marwell Zoo, Peppa Pig at Paultons Park, New Forest Owl and Otter Park and Southampton with its maritime history, to name but a few! Perhaps best of all are the surrounding walks into the forest without getting in the car. Salters Cottage is also within easy reach of many beaches, including Mudeford, Sandbanks, Poole and Bournemouth. Shop ½ mile and pub ¼ mile.

This detached, boutique-style, single-storey holiday property offers well-presented accommodation and makes an ideal retreat for couples or families looking to enjoy the delights of The New Forest right on their doorstep. There are two double bedrooms and a third bedroom with two single beds. Lawn Lodge has its own private parking and enclosed, lawned garden, and is adjacent to the owner’s renowned hotel, where guests can enjoy complimentary use of the extensive leisure facilities, including a heated indoor and outdoor swimming pool (outdoor pool - summer only), air conditioned gym and terraces/grounds. There is also a spa treatment centre (prices on enquiry), bar, two restaurants, and breakfast is offered at a discounted rate.
The ever-popular New Forest is a haven for wildlife with many ponies roaming across the heathland, extensive walks, cycling and riding routes. There is plenty to do in the area for all ages, all year round, including Beaulieu Motor Museum, Bucklers Hard, Marwell Zoo, New Forest Wildlife Park and Southampton with its maritime history, to name but a few! It is only a 10-minute drive to historic Lymington, with waterside dining, boutiques and ferries to the Isle of Wight. Lawn Lodge is also within easy reach of many beaches, including Sandbanks, Poole and Bournemouth. Beach 5 miles. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant 100 yards.

This pretty, detached, ‘chocolate box’, thatched holiday cottage lies a few miles from the Dorset coast, on the edge of the New Forest National Park which is hugely popular for excellent walks, cycling and horse-riding routes. There’s also golf available nearby. The cottage is an ideal retreat for families, with many character features and a hot tub in the garden’s summer house. There are plenty of thoughtful extras for guests’ enjoyment, including six TVs, Bluetooth stereo and Wi-Wfi. Enjoy sandy beaches at Mudeford, Bournemouth and Poole, or visit Beaulieu, Exbury Gardens and Lymington. Burley and Christchurch are just 3 miles away. Shop ⅓ mile and nearest pub 80 meters. Village has three good pubs in total.

A quaint terraced cottage full of maritime charm resting within the riverside town of Lymington. Open-plan living. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. Close to amenities. Bournemouth 19.1 miles.

Offering superb sea views, this spacious home is situated in an enviable position along the sea front and boasts a large heated outdoor swimming pool. This holiday cottage, attached to a self-contained annexe which is occupied by the owner, is ideal for couples or family get togethers. Summer evenings can be savoured relaxing on the large patio - perfect for relaxing and enjoying an aperitif! Hayling Island is renowned for its sailing activities and windsurfing with lessons available close by. Every year there is a national windsurfing event and a plethora of sailing and nautical activity can be seen along the coastline. Many activities can be enjoyed locally, including golf, riding and boat trips, and scenic walks along the South Downs National Park. Chichester, with its beautiful cathedral, festival theatre, leisure centre, Roman Villa and Fontwell races, is definitely worthy of a visit. Visit Portsmouth with waterside dining, ferry trips to the Isle of Wight, designer outlets, Natural Museum, leisure facilities, Spinnaker Tower, HMS Victory or the maritime history at Southampton. Winchester and The New Forest are within easy driving distance. Shop 250 yards, pub and restaurant 100 yards.

A superb beachfront house resting on Hayling Island, Hampshire. Enclosed garden. Near a beach. Havant 5.4 miles; Emsworth 7.2 miles.

With a dog friendly beach all year round, Dreamcatcher is a three-bedroom, two-bathroom house sleeping up to six guests. Directly on the beach overlooking the Solent and the Isle of Wight. Beautiful and comfortable all year round, come rain or shine, Dreamcatcher is suitable for all, families, friends, romantic getaway for couples or a tranquil well-being retreat and ideal for writers and artists. With a large glass fronted terrace Dreamcatcher allows guests to maximise the spectacular view of the beach and out to sea, the perfect spot to sit and relax morning, noon, and night, and in all seasons. The large open plan living/dining space has two separate living zones, perfect for relaxing. The main area has a large corner sofa facing the sea with a smart TV and dining table. The smaller living area has a two-seater sofa bed (bedding available upon request) with a further smart TV. The modern well-equipped kitchen is off the living/dining room.
Hayling Island is one of Hampshire’s best-loved, unspoilt beach locations on the South Coast. Hayling Seafront is primarily a shingle beach, with long stretches of sand below the high tide line. Brilliant for all water sports and a mecca for kite surfers, windsurfers, and foil boarders. On Hayling there is something for everyone to do! A 2-mile narrow gauge seaside light railway, a funfair, the Hayling WWII Heritage Trail, seaside walks, pubs, restaurants, and shops. Along with a theatre, Alpacas, and a donkey sanctuary. There are 3 marinas, Hayling Island sailing club and Hayling Island yacht club. Hayling boasts one of the top one hundred links golf courses in England (Hayling Golf Club), as well as a family friendly ‘Beachlands’ pitch and putt par 3 course and ‘Tournerbury golf centre’ an intermediate course.
Further afield, get the ferry across to Portsmouth with waterside dining, designer outlets, HMS Victory and the Mary Rose Museum, pop over to the Isle of Wight or visit Goodwood for the Festival of Speed or the Goodwood revival.

Located on a quiet private lane this quaint three bedroomed cottage will accommodate up to six guests and has lots of space with a great sized dining room, living room and a well-equipped kitchen. There is a large range cooker plus a utility room with washer and a dryer. There is a downstairs double bedroom, and the added benefit of a downstairs toilet. The light and airy living room is the perfect spot to relax in after a busy day exploring or why not dine al fresco in the beautiful, enclosed garden? Upstairs are two further bedrooms, one with a kingsize bed and a further bedroom with bunk beds. On this floor is the family bathroom with Victorian-style bath and a separate shower which is accessed through the bunk bedroom.
Hayling Island is one of Hampshire’s best loved places for a family escape. The Hayling Billy Coastal Path is used by walkers, cyclists and horse riders, and is along the bed of an old railway line between Havant and Hayling Island. Further along the coast is Funland Amusement Park and the 2-mile long seaside railway. Windsurfing was invented on Hayling Island, and it is also renowned for its great sailing and nautical activity including kayaking, power boating, jet skiing, kitesurfing and water boarding. The island offers plenty of places to dine out, most easily reached by bike or foot, plus an array of takeaways and an award-winning fish and chip shop. There are also a number of small supermarkets to choose from, Mengham is the largest and centrally located of the island’s shopping areas, just 16-minute walk from Selsmore, with independent shops including butchers, green grocer, baker and post office.
Further afield is Portsmouth with waterside dining, ferry trips to the Isle of Wight, designer outlets, Natural History Museum, Spinnaker Tower, and the HMS Victory to name a few. For fun family days out why not try Staunton Country Park, Paulton Park, the home of Peppa Pig, and South Downs Planetarium and Science Centre. Beach ½ mile.

This Area of Natural Beauty has much to offer with walks, water sports, bird watching and biking from the house. Easy access to historic Portsmouth, Chichester cathedral city, Thorney Island, Goodwood Estate and the famous Festival of Speed and Revival, and South Downs National Park with a beautiful choice of walks and biking trails.
The beautiful Fishermans Cottage has a modern airy coastal feel. The kitchen is well-equipped and the cosy, comfortable living room has a Smart TV with access to Netflix and iPlayer. The sun room at the back looks over the garden and has a second Freeview TV, and there is a ground floor shower room. On the first floor is the master bedroom which hosts a beautiful oak kingsize bed, and the Bosun’s Locker has a trio bunk bed; there is a dedicated workspace is in this room. You will also find a second toilet on this floor. Up a steep staircase to the second floor, you’ll find The Captain’s Cabin with a double bed and distant views of the water. The sunny garden has two dining areas for morning or evening sun.
There are many walks and bike rides from the cottage, and you can SUP/kayak, go crabbing or launch a boat from the slipway at high tide.