Little Bench & Bench Cottages in Lymington

General Information

Accessibility Specification

As every destination and property caters for different levels of disability we suggest that you call us on 0800 993 0796 to discuss your requirements in further detail. We will check to ensure that the disabled facilities of this accommodation and the surrounding area meet your specific needs.

Description

We are delighted to be the first place in the New Forest that is able to offer accessible self catering holidays, which the whole family can enjoy. Based on the outskirts of Lymington, just 2 miles from the New Forest National Park, we are an ideal base for exploring the area. Both cottages have the same facilities but one only has one bedroom and the other two.

To the outside you have your own parking space and sitting area which you share with Bench Cottage your neighbours which sleeps up to four people. A drive way alongside of Our Bench leads directly to the cottages.

Our Bench Self Catering cottages offers a quiet place to stay whilst you tour the beautiful New Forest National Park, visit Exbury Gardens, or spend time discovering in one of our many museums - St Barbe museum, Sammy Millers Motorcycle Museum and Beaulieu are all well worth a visit. We keep a good range of leaflets and information on the whole area, which are available for you in your self catering cottage.

If you are still not sure if this is the perfect location for a self catering holiday in the New Forest, why don't you have a look at our location for yourself and see how convenient we are located to the New Forest and the South Coast.

Awards: for Excellence Silver award in the Tourism for All category, Welcome Host, Welcome All, Holiday Care and English Tourist Board inspected when opened.

Room Specifications

Bench Cottage is a semi detached bungalow providing self catering holiday accommodation on the outskirts of Lymington, just 2 miles from the New Forest National Park. It has been purpose built to cope with nearly everyone's needs, especially those less able, as it is wheelchair friendly.

Bench Cottage has two bedrooms sleeping up to four in an accessible master bedroom with a 6 foot double or twin electric foot and head riser beds and a smaller twin bedded room.

Little Bench is a attached to Bench Cottage a self catering one bedroom bungalow sleeping two in either a 6 foot double or twin bedded room with electric foot and head riser beds, in the grounds of Our Bench, on the outskirts of Lymington and on the edge of the New Forest National Park.

The fully accessible shower/wet room comes with an adjustable height wash hand basin for your comfort, to the accessible toilet with drop down hand rails, to the wheel in shower.

The lounge comes equipped with colour digital LCD television with DVD. Comfortable chairs, including a electric riser/recliner chair, a gate leg dining table and chairs. All decorated to a high standard with lots of our own personal touches to make you feel at home.

The beautiful fitted kitchen includes dishwasher, washing machine, fridge with ice box, electric modern oven and a gas hob, microwave, toaster and kettle. All china and cutlery and a large selection of kitchen equipment for cooking. In fact you will find almost everything you need for the perfect holiday. The kitchen units are split level to make easier access for everyone.

Room Amenities

We have a list of accessible equipment to make any stay more comfortable and enjoyable including a mobile hoist, wheelin shower chair, monkey pole, walking frames, lightweight wheelchair etc please look at our own web site for a full list. There is no charge for any equipment.

All bed-linen, towels and tea towels along with gas central heating and constant domestic hot water is included, in our tariff.

Area Information

The New Forest is just 2 miles from our door and the coast 4 miles, with the lovely Georgian yachting town of Lymington with its marinas, yacht haven and ferries just over 1 mile away. Details of accessible attractions etc can be found in both cottages.

Lymington gives you the opportunity to spend time watching the boats at the picturesque quay, wander the streets and narrow pathways finding out more about our Smuggling past, Saturdays see's the town buzzing as an 800 year old market takes over the high street. If you looking for a different view, then why not take to the water - and enjoy a trip to Yarmouth by the Isle of Wight Ferry, or perhaps take in a Lymington River Cruise.