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Walking towards a little bit of paradise

August 7. 2020

We are so lucky where we live that it's possible to have walks from our front door. Last Monday I decided to take a wandering one towards the clifftop at Barton on Sea, selecting roads that I wouldn't usually tread to reach my goal of a view of the sea. Starting from our house (next to the cottage), the route took me out to the main New Milton road (Station Road) and then across to the Lymington R...[More]

Tags: New Milton . Barton on Sea . seaside . beaches . cottage . holiday . walks . walking . New Forest .

Rainy days in the New Forest!

July 25. 2020

We've woken up this morning to a rainy Saturday in the forest. So, I'm thinking what can our guests do? Should they go out and splash in a few puddles? Yes, we say. But who will have brought their wellies with them in July, expecting sunshine (unlikely, I think!). Therefore, I've thought of a few places to go and things to do during wet weather in our lovely area. Still some indoor activities avai...[More]

Tags: New Forest . Beaulieu Motor Museum . Longdown Activity Farm . Bucklers Hard . Rosie Lea . Rosie Lea Restaurant . rainy . walking . museum .

Who doesn't love a trip to beach?

June 20. 2020

One of our favourite beaches within the New Forest is at Calshot on the East side of the forest. Known as Calshot Spit, a mile long sand and shingle bank looking out to the Isle of Wight on one side and Southampton Water on the other, it's a great place for a walk. It's often windy though (like today) so remember to grab a jacket before you go. Due to it's location, there is always plenty to see; ...[More]

To the North! - Of the New Forest

May 31. 2020

Having stayed within our local area and not having travelled very many miles since lockdown, on Friday we decided to head out of New Milton to the north of the forest, away from the busy tourist spots near the coast and to lesser known hidden away villages and hamlets. Our route in the car took us through the village of Burley (known for it's witches) and then east out on the A31 for a few miles....[More]

Tags: New Forest . River Avon . walking . ponies . witch .

A forest walk a little on the wild side

May 15. 2020 / Walking

Today was the first time that we have ventured out into the New Forest by car for over 8 weeks, but we didn't need to go far to feel a world away from the town. Taking the forest road, out through Bashley, we turn at the Rising Sun and head down to Wootton Bridge; a stream follows slowly under the bridge and it's shallow enough here for paddling when the water is warm enough. We headed back over t...[More]

Tags: New Forest . walking . trees . deer .

Front view of cottage

Barton on Sea beach & clifftop

Ground floor kingsize ensuite bedroom

Ground floor kingsize bedroom window view

Ground floor ensuite shower

Ground floor ensuite bath

King size upstairs bedroom

Upstairs king size towards window

Upstairs twin bedroom

Upstairs bathroom - shower view

Twin bedroom window view

Upstairs bathroom - bath view

Lounge with comfortable sofas

Lounge with large sofa & chair

Dining Area to seat 6

Kitchen with range cooker

View of dining area from kitchen

Dining area view from hallway

Lounge fireplace view

View across rear garden

Front view from road

Entrance Hall

Upstairs Bathroom - shower view

Selection of dog equipment

Six seat wooden dining table

View of the Needles on the Isle of Wight

Front door - 2 steps into cottage

Ponies in the New Forest

Aerial View of Hurst Castle and Spit

Forest path near Brockenhurst

Walking towards a little bit of paradise

Rainy days in the New Forest!

Who doesn't love a trip to beach?

To the North! - Of the New Forest

A forest walk a little on the wild side