Lymore Orchard

Charming and tranquil, private and deceptively spacious, Lymore Orchard is a pleasingly designed all timber chalet-style space in its own private green setting. This property is available as a self-catered cottage for individual travellers and couples looking to spend time in Hampshire. Containing everything you could need for a mini-break just fifteen minutes' walk from the coast, Lymore Orchard is the ultimate escape from urban life, a place to truly unwind, relax, and enjoy the satisfying rhythms of rural life.

The home itself has been renovated to create a homely yet minimalist space. The main living area is open plan, combining a chalet-type kitchen featuring full culinary amenities with an all-purpose living room. An ultra-comfortable sofa awaits, adjacent to a dedicated dining area, while houseplants and bare wooden walls and flooring create a pared back aesthetic that emphasises space, light and function. Off the central room you'll find a separate bedroom, with a large and comfortable bed, a room which feels snug in the colder winter months, and airy and light filled in the summer. There's a television in the bedroom, too, making for a cosy area to snuggle up and watch a movie in the evening.

The real charm of Lymore Orchard comes from its verdant and rural setting, a beautifully maintained garden with mature fruit trees that you're welcome to help yourself too. As well as outdoor dining furniture and a firepit, you'll find a barbecue, making cooking and eating outside a real delight. There really is nothing quite like retuning from a long day exploring the coast, opening a locally brewed beer, and preparing a meal for the grill with local meat or seafood, as you watch the sun set in your own small paradise. Whether you're looking for a romantic long weekend or a comfortable and well-designed base from which to explore one of the UK's most charming coastal destinations, Lymore Orchard is a delightful place to stay. Guests also have access to two beautiful bikes, which they can use as they wish throughout their stay. Helmets are provided.

Tucked away in your private outdoor space, you'll find a beautifully designed pizza kitchen, complete with a premium Gozney pizza oven – perfect for laid-back alfresco dining. For an effortless evening in, guests can pre-order a fresh, hand-crafted pizza making kit from The Solent Bakery in the village – everything you need for a delicious DIY feast under the stars.

Despite the feeling of remoteness and tranquillity at Lymore Orchard, guests will be delighted to learn that the chalet-style house is only a fifteen minute stroll from the charming village of Milford-on-Sea, or a meandering twenty minutes if you take the scenic route through the fields. Milford is abundant in coastal charm, with great restaurants, authentic independent pubs and wonderful shops. Rays Italian is a real favourite, while The Cave and The Smugglers are also great places to eat. For higher-end seafood, check out Verveine, and for fish and chips after spending all day on the beach, head to Mr Pinks. Guests will also want to try the La Perle restaurant, which is by far the best place in the village to eat!