Perfect for any big-group gathering, this chocolate-box abode delivers an authentic taste of New Forest life. Just 1.5 miles away, Sway is home to friendly village shops, inns and eateries, while in Brockenhurst (5 miles) free-roaming ponies, donkeys and cows are frequent traffic-stoppers. Within the surrounding New Forest, numerous walking routes offer an excellent way to discover the ancient woodland, beautiful heathland and ‘secret’ coast of the National Park. If you’d prefer to cycle, the family-friendly Sway to Setthorns Loop is a 9-mile route of mainly off-road trails and gravel tracks. The beaches at Barton-on-Sea and Milford-on-Sea (both 5 miles) are wonderful for shoreline walks, while Georgian Lymington (5.5 miles) offers scenic harbour cruises, a swim at historic sea water baths, and a choice of boutique stores and waterfront restaurants to satisfy every appetite.
Step into a spacious entrance hall, where rustic beams and a feature fireplace confirm the property’s heritage. To your left, the farmhouse-style kitchen/diner is the heart of the retreat. Well equipped for fuss-free self-catering, this room has a long dining table where everyone can enjoy good food and lively conversation, plus a door opening directly onto the garden. Patio doors, striking structural beams and a calming colour palette set the scene for companionable evenings in the lounge, where soft seating is arranged before the gas wood burner, and a Smart TV offers home-from-home entertainment. A comfortable king-size bedroom, and a bathroom with access to a useful utility room complete the ground-floor layout. Head upstairs and four further bedrooms offer flexible accommodation for families and friends. Choose from a king-size with its own en-suite shower room, two doubles, and a single with an additional floor mattress and completing this floor is the family shower room with WC,
Ample driveway parking allows everyone to arrive and unpack at their own pace; settle in, then start exploring the gorgeous grounds, which include a patio furnished for al fresco dining, extensive lawns, mature borders and an all-weather tennis court. For larger parties, a garden lodge with a fully equipped kitchen, pool table, and two double en-suite bedrooms is available at an additional cost – please contact us for details.