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Character Victorian Cottage Opposite Common Land within New Forest National Park

Waterfront cottage with kitchen, near New Forest National Park

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In the heart of Pennington village, within New Forest National Park boundaries, this charming Victorian Cottage offers a perfect blend of modern comforts and historic charm. Enjoy Al fresco dining in the fully enclosed mature garden or relax by the beautiful black cast iron fireplace with a good book; take advantage of freeview TV with Netflix and Sky for entertainment.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Character Victorian Cottage Opposite Common Land within New Forest National Park

Charming homely centrally heated Victorian Cottage in the village of Pennington opposite the common which is of scientific interest with 6 species of orchids thriving within the boundaries of the New Forest National park. The cottage is reportedly one of the oldest in the village it is situated opposite Pennington Common an area ideal for dog walking also with a new childrens play area.
The cottage consists of a hallway, a modern bathroom with toilet and rain shower over bath.There is a very modern kitchen recently refurbished. There is a dishwasher, electric oven, gas hob, fridge freezer, microwave and is well stocked with crockery and utensils. There is seating for 4 around a circular dining table.
The kitchen is open plan leading into a tastefully decorated lounge thoughtfully modernised but still retaining a beautiful black cast iron fireplace in keeping with the age of the property. There is a freeview TV with Netflix and Virgin TV.
The lounge opens into a fully enclosed mature garden safe for your dog. Well stocked with plants and an ideal sun trap for Al fresco dining or relaxing on deck chairs provided.
Upstairs there are 2 bedrooms,1 double with small feature cast iron fireplace and 1 single. Both bedrooms have plenty of storage and hanging space for your clothes.
As with all cottages of this age the stairs are steep so particular care be taken with small children and anybody with mobility problems.
The village of Pennington is no more than a few minutes walk away and has two convenience stores one being Tescos. There is also a chemist,fish & chip shop and pub with food. Also within walking distance is an indoor swimmimg pool.
The attractive Georgian town of Lymington is 5 minutes drive or a 15 min walk away. There is a fantastic Saturday market which is spread down the length of the High Street. There are many individual shops, restaurants and cafes. There is a lovely cobbled street leading down to the picturesque harbour. In the summer there is a terrific outdoor sea water pool with large inflateable area with a section for paddle boarding as well as swimming. Looking to go further a field there is a regular ferry service to the Isle of White.
We have put a great deal of thought and consideration to make your stay a comfortable and a memorable experience.
RELAX and ENJOY

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Note from host: Small well behaved dogs are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Lymington, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. New Forest National Park and Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Lymington Sea Water Baths and New Forest Museum. New Forest Cider and The Needles Landmark Attraction are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Lymington travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A beautiful river walk in The New Forest
    New Forest National Park
    4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery
    2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • JW Day Spa and Beauty
    3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Lymington Sea Water Baths
    3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Lymington Pier Ferry Port
    4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Lymington Sway Station
    8 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    40 min drive

Restaurants

  • Muffins Galore
    4 min drive
  • Monkey Brewhouse
    3 min drive
  • The Mill at Gordleton
    4 min drive
  • Costa Coffee
    3 min drive
  • Solento Lounge
    3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Character Victorian Cottage Opposite Common Land within New Forest National Park pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Character Victorian Cottage Opposite Common Land within New Forest National Park?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Character Victorian Cottage Opposite Common Land within New Forest National Park?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Character Victorian Cottage Opposite Common Land within New Forest National Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Character Victorian Cottage Opposite Common Land within New Forest National Park located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Lymington Sea Water Baths and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from New Forest National Park. Lymington Pier Ferry Port is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away. Lymington Town Station is 27 minutes by foot.

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Character Victorian Cottage Opposite Common Land within New Forest National Park Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 133 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 133 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

david b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay, lovely enclosed garden very safe for our small dog.All the facilities you would want, such as Sky TV, Broadband, well equipped Kitchen.Very Clean and Pet friendly.I will be booking again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little cottage that is situated well for visiting the New Forest, kitchen is well equipped, bed very comfortable, the stairsxas described in description are steep, if we were visiting again would not hesitate to stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage with a beautiful garden.As mentioned the stairs are steep but we managed with no problem (we are in our late 60's and early 70's)Opposite the common so good for a walk and easy access to Lymington. Excellent communication from the owner.Would definitely recommend On street parking with plenty of spaces.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

Lovely, clean and cosy cottage in an excellent location to walk in to Lymington. Will definitely return again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

dale r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lymington Aug 24

Great location and charming accommodation. Will definitely try to book again when next planning to stay in Lymington
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

annette s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super little cottage!

Lovely little cottage, exactly as described. Lovely enclosed garden. Well placed for visiting the New Forest.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely little cottage

We very much enjoyed our 3-night stay at the cottage. It was spotlessly clean inside with a well-equipped kitchen - handy as we like to cook in the evenings. Lovely garden too. Good location for visiting rivers, coast and New Forest.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage

The cottage was in a great location easy to walk into Lymington, great base for coastal days out and trips into the new forest. Beautiful cottage garden, house immaculate with good facilities.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pretty Victorian Cottage

Very comfortable little cottage, conveniently located, in a quite residential area, across from common land. Walking distance to Lymington, which is a charming town, which boasts a smallish but varied market on a Saturday. 20min drive to coastal walks, and forest walks. Cottage was very clean and charmingly decorated. Beds were comfy Garden also nice, but didn’t get time to sit out as we were so busy! We had 5 days there. Perfect to see and do everything in the area. Host was very friendly. Delicious lemon cake was waiting for us when we arrived
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy cottage

Were looking for a quiet weekend with walks and within reach of a swimming beach. Cottage was well equipped and cosy, - we even spent a happy, rainy day reading. Booking was easy too.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Honeymoon

The cottage was absolutely amazing and was situated in a fantastic place, When we arrived we Had a lovely bottle of wine, waiting for us and a congratulations card on your wedding ...card.Which was really nic
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

annette b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annette Batt/Raymond Legg

The accommodation was A* and the best we have experienced. The location was ideal and our communication with the property owner was first class. We would recommend the cottage and hope to return one day.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Lovely cozy cottage and well stocked. Close to everything we wanted to see and do. Couldn't have asked for more
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

quiet weekend

lovely garden and pretty cottage, comfortable for the two of us and ideal location for our adventures. Enjoyed the common opposite where we walked each day.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nikki M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb Cottage

Wonderful little cottage, very clean and comfortable. It has everything you would need for a break away. Superb to have a huge park opposite in which to walk the dogs. Mick the property manager even left us a cake for our arrival which was very much appreciated. Would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little Haven

This is a beautiful & homely Victorian cottage. It's very comfortable and has a superb garden. We were suprised to find milk, juice & 6 cupcakes on arrival 😋. This was very welcome. Pennington is well placed near to Lymington but it takes 25 to 30mins walkto reach the quay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynsey T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short break away for the family, while I was on a course

Such a cosy little cottage, had everything we need and was a perfect location for the conference I was attending. The area is stunning with lots of local dog walks as we took our Cockapoo with us. The beds were super comfy with beautiful, fresh smelling linen, as listed the stairs, are a little steep, but it adds to the quirkyNess To an old building. We would definitely book a short stay again. The host was very welcoming and had excellent communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Danka G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for exploring

Well equipped, comfy beds. Good shower pressure, but v small bath. Adjusting heating/radiators needs better explanations. Staircase as described!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trevor K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming little cottage

We were very lucky with the weather which helps but we love the area as there is always something to do. The cottage was spotless and has all amenities (apart from washing machine no space ) and there was a very nice cake awaiting us as well as tea ,coffee and milk . Parking was fine on quiet street and the garden is a delight. The owner kindly reminded us about the steep stairs but we managed as we did with downstairs bathroom. Overall highly recommended for a relaxing stay in New Forest.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda L., Twickenham

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful Christmas

James and I spent a wonderful Christmas time at the Sun Cottage. It has everything you can dream of: warm and elegant environment, nice garden, and quiet neighborhood. It is finely refurbished and equipped with the best appliances. The Cottage is in a fantastic location, by the New Forest and only a short stroll from the centre of the lovely Lymington. I highly recommend this accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S., Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Cottage

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cottage and plan to revisit next year! Communication with the owner was really helpful. All instructions very clear, found the cottage very easily. Upon enetering we were more than happy, the photos don't do it justice at all. Very clean and comfortable, the beds and pillows were extremly comfortable!! All in all we loved it and will definitely recommend the cottage to others, and will be returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Brilliant

Just back from a lovely 3 night break with my husband and my dog. Property was lovely and clean, neat, tidy and had everything that we needed. Mick was great, as I only made the booking the day before, he was really helpful. The location was great for both the Forest and coast line. Would definitely go back. The only slight issue we had, was finding the property when we got there, as the adjoining property’s house number is visible, although the house name is on gate, it’s not very clear and could probably do with being replaced. Slightly disappointed on arrival, but more than happy once inside :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
A great well equipped and well maintained home from home in a perfect location for access to the New Forest and surrounding areas.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely & quaint cottage.

I stayed here with my son over Easter & we loved our mini holiday in the quaint little cottage. Its beautifully presented, is well equiped & had everything we needed. A real home from home.We really appreciated the milk & lovely bscuits, what a treat!The garden is a real bonus, has some lovely seatng areas & is so pretty & very peaceful.Yes the stairs are steep but they've in character with the cottage & we were warned beforehand. If you need the second bedroom please let the owners know before hand, otherwise only the double bed is made up, unfortunate that I didnt!I look forward to another stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

isobel s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
lovely break, comfy beds and good shower
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025