About this property
You will just adore this cool coastal cottage, the perfect choice to explore the stunning coastline and New Forest.. Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Cooker, Range, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, French Doors Leading To Garden
Living room 2: (No TV), Electric Woodburner
Wet Room: Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Roll Top Bath (In Room) Ensuite: Toilet
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (2ft 6in) Beds. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and fuel for wood burner included. Highchair. Welcome pack and doggy extras. Garden with summerhouse, sitting-out area, garden furniture and BBQ. 3 dogs welcome. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Please note: This property requires a security deposit of £150. . Joyful Cottage is a charming coastal cottage that offers the perfect holiday home for couples or families looking to explore this stunning part of Hampshire, from wonderful beaches to the breath-taking natural beauty of the New Forest all just a short distance away. This pretty two-bedroom cottage is nestled within a vibrant, bustling seaside village Milford on Sea, one of the last remaining seaside villages, is popular year-round, with a good selection of pubs, restaurants and local shops. The cottage is only 10 minutes’ walk from the beach and 5 minutes from excellent birdwatching areas within a popular conservation area, including the marshes and Sturt Pond, where there is a hide. Walk along Hurst Spit to Hurst Castle, about 1½ miles away, where Charles I was imprisoned; there is also a ferry from nearby Keyhaven to the castle.
It is a scenic walk over the cliff tops to Barton-on-Sea, and you can stop off at the café for refreshments on route! There are Victorian Pleasure Gardens throughout the village which follow the river, and keen walkers can take the coastal path from Keyhaven Nature Reserve to Lymington. Although it is a long walk, it takes in some incredible views. Further afield you can park your car at Hengistbury Head and walk all the way to Boscombe, or alternatively from Highcliffe Castle to Mudeford, then take the short ferry to Hengistbury.
The beaches in the locality are very clean, and many people swim from the Milford Beaches. There is a paddle boarding shop in the village, and lessons can be taken in Mudeford. The water in Christchurch Harbour is very shallow, and great for those learning to paddle board. Lymington, with its harbour, restaurants, inns, nautical boutiques and ferry link to the Isle of Wight, is only about 5 miles. The New Forest is known for it extensive scenic walks, cycling and riding routes, whilst other places to visit include Beaulieu Motor Museum, Paultons Park, Bucklers Hard, Marwell Zoo, New Forest Owl and Otter Park and Christchurch Priory. Many larger beaches with various attractions are within easy reach, including Sandbanks, Poole and Bournemouth. If relaxing and being pampered appeals, the Elemis Day Spa at Shorefields Country Park is just a few minutes’ drive away. Beach 1 mile. Shop 500 yards, pub and restaurant 200 yards.
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There is a security deposit of £150 to be paid 2 weeks prior to arrival, please pay by BAC's directly to the owner.
