House in Lymington
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this house rental
What a find! Family-friendly, dog-friendly, and well set-up for couples… Nutshell Cottage’s super central Lymington location means that the buzzy High Street is just a mere saunter from your sofa!
After a day of adventures, a welcome retreat awaits back home… Small, but perfectly formed, we love how the Scandi styling and open-plan living encourages you to spend special time together. A neutral colour palette and high spec finishing touches add a feeling of laidback and luxe design throughout the three floors, and blends old with new to honour its Victorian beginnings. The sunny garden is the cherry on top for morning coffees, midday sunbathing, and evening nightcaps.
Featured in The Times’ ‘Top 10 places to live in the UK’, Lymington really does have it all, and Nutshell Cottage is in prime position to sample the old Georgian market town’s array of independent shops, bars & restaurants. Explore the bustling town, people watch at the Quay, or take to the waters- this is just the spot to experience life as a Lymington local.
** This property is available for rent with New Forest Escapes, who are a small local holiday cottage agency. Do contact us directly for best rates and availability a year in advance **
Showcasing a 'nod' to Nordic style, downstairs is home to a cosy open-plan, dining-sitting room area. With ample room for 6 at the table, Nutshell Cottage's smart little kitchen has all you need to whip up breakfast, lunch or supper. The simple & effective layout is perfectly set-up for holidaying; so that everyone can chat and mix by-day, or retreat to their gorgeous bedroom by-night.
The colours are similar in the whole house; all are easy on the eye and nothing jars. Oatmeal, basketry, linen, hessian, cream floorboards, vintage tiles, silver metallics... and acres of mirrors to flood the light in every room.
The owner clearly loves the bones of this cottage, and has kept them integral to the finished style here. Throughout the house there is plenty of exposed original brick work, various repurposed Victorian radiators, or really swanky modern ones. We love the mix of old & new here, it flows smoothly through & the production is sleek, so that you can relax in style.
The bedroom on the second floor has the original chimney brickwork exposed, and the caulbing (tiered brickwork) is a gorgeous feature. With its low- set (to the floor) super king bed, and large wall mirror, this calm space is perfect for sinking into after a busy day exploring. Talking of old & new- we love the two original balsa hat boxes, and their stirrup leather handles, that form the the bedside tables here!
With great storage, the twin room itself is small, and the beds are very close together- making it better suited for children or a single guest. The pictures on our website show the room clearly- so please do have a close look to see if its right for you.
The master bedroom at the front of the cottage has a lovely super king bed to recharge & as the owner is a lighting genius, you'll bathe in the relaxing hue. The small (but perfectly formed!) en-suite includes a bath with shower above, and we particularly love the little corner shelf finishes & the vintage floor tiles in this section!
We were really impressed with the two bathrooms in this house. Not just the creativity of utilising the space in this house, but the lighting and feel of them in general.
Do check out the 3D Virtual Tour of Nutshell Cottage on our website, as it will allow you to get a reel feel for the place before you stay. Enjoy!
Outside
There is a little garden to the rear of the house. It's not produced like the house itself, offering more of a rustic feel... but it is private, catches the sun at midday & has enough room to air the dog
Hometruths
The twin room is small, and the beds are placed very close together. We recommend this is used as a bedroom for little ones, or single occupancy- but the pictures (and tour) on our website show the room clearly so you can decide if it's suitable.
The garden here is small and to the rear of the cottage. As the property is terraced, please keep the noise to the a minimum for the neighbours.
There are two car permits (and a second set of keys) on the dining room table. The car park is accessed by coming out of the front door, turning right and then immediately left. It is St Thomas car park, a two minute walk. Make sure you put the car in a long stay slot not a short stay slot and move it and change the clock time every 20 hours. If you can find a parking space outside of the cottage (usually can - or can pretty quickly) it is free parking for an hour and good for unloading. There is a road around the corner where it is free parking if you have more than two cars or if you do not want to move the car after 20 hours in the car park. The road is Old Farm Walk. Come out of the house, turn right and first right down Belmore Road. The road is first on your left.
Please note that the upstairs fireplace is decorative only and not for use.
There is an extra charge for logs and kindling to burn on the downstairs fire (October- March) but feel free to BYO!
Accessibility
There is a small step into the house from the street. If you are visiting with less mobile people, then please do read our (tried & tested!) blog for excursion ideas- 'Holidaying with less mobile folk? Here's where to go, what to do!'
There is now a stair gate at the bottom of the stairs (to stop dogs not humans).
The Space
Bedrooms...
Bedroom 1: Super king size bed and ensuite. Synthetic bedding.
Bedroom 2: Twin beds. Synthetic bedding. Views facing overlooking the back garden.
Bedroom 3: Super king size bed. Synthetic bedding. Loft room.
Bathrooms...
Family bathroom: Shower.
Ensuite: Shower over small bath tub.
Kitchen: Oven and hob / Fridge freezer / Microwave / Toaster / Nespresso Coffee machine / Dryer / Washing machine / Half size dishwasher.
Kids stuff: 1 x High Chair and 1 x Travel Cot - L95cm x W67cm.
Pets: 1 small dog welcome for a small charge per stay.
Garden: Enclosed back garden and patio with table and chairs.
Parking: We provide two parking clocks for the car park two minutes away. There is free parking 5 mins away if space.
EV Charging: There is no EV charging available at this property.
Other things to note:
We want our guests to enjoy the use of the property and have a memorable time while staying with us. We have a few house rules to note, as follows;
- The property can not be used for parties or private events of any kind.
- No groups under the age of 25.
- Strictly no stag/hen dos or same-sex groups.
- Additional guests, are not permitted without prior approval.
- No music after 9pm
- We must be notified of any pets at the time of booking. Dogs are subject to a charge per dog, per stay.
After a day of adventures, a welcome retreat awaits back home… Small, but perfectly formed, we love how the Scandi styling and open-plan living encourages you to spend special time together. A neutral colour palette and high spec finishing touches add a feeling of laidback and luxe design throughout the three floors, and blends old with new to honour its Victorian beginnings. The sunny garden is the cherry on top for morning coffees, midday sunbathing, and evening nightcaps.
Featured in The Times’ ‘Top 10 places to live in the UK’, Lymington really does have it all, and Nutshell Cottage is in prime position to sample the old Georgian market town’s array of independent shops, bars & restaurants. Explore the bustling town, people watch at the Quay, or take to the waters- this is just the spot to experience life as a Lymington local.
** This property is available for rent with New Forest Escapes, who are a small local holiday cottage agency. Do contact us directly for best rates and availability a year in advance **
Showcasing a 'nod' to Nordic style, downstairs is home to a cosy open-plan, dining-sitting room area. With ample room for 6 at the table, Nutshell Cottage's smart little kitchen has all you need to whip up breakfast, lunch or supper. The simple & effective layout is perfectly set-up for holidaying; so that everyone can chat and mix by-day, or retreat to their gorgeous bedroom by-night.
The colours are similar in the whole house; all are easy on the eye and nothing jars. Oatmeal, basketry, linen, hessian, cream floorboards, vintage tiles, silver metallics... and acres of mirrors to flood the light in every room.
The owner clearly loves the bones of this cottage, and has kept them integral to the finished style here. Throughout the house there is plenty of exposed original brick work, various repurposed Victorian radiators, or really swanky modern ones. We love the mix of old & new here, it flows smoothly through & the production is sleek, so that you can relax in style.
The bedroom on the second floor has the original chimney brickwork exposed, and the caulbing (tiered brickwork) is a gorgeous feature. With its low- set (to the floor) super king bed, and large wall mirror, this calm space is perfect for sinking into after a busy day exploring. Talking of old & new- we love the two original balsa hat boxes, and their stirrup leather handles, that form the the bedside tables here!
With great storage, the twin room itself is small, and the beds are very close together- making it better suited for children or a single guest. The pictures on our website show the room clearly- so please do have a close look to see if its right for you.
The master bedroom at the front of the cottage has a lovely super king bed to recharge & as the owner is a lighting genius, you'll bathe in the relaxing hue. The small (but perfectly formed!) en-suite includes a bath with shower above, and we particularly love the little corner shelf finishes & the vintage floor tiles in this section!
We were really impressed with the two bathrooms in this house. Not just the creativity of utilising the space in this house, but the lighting and feel of them in general.
Do check out the 3D Virtual Tour of Nutshell Cottage on our website, as it will allow you to get a reel feel for the place before you stay. Enjoy!
Outside
There is a little garden to the rear of the house. It's not produced like the house itself, offering more of a rustic feel... but it is private, catches the sun at midday & has enough room to air the dog
Hometruths
The twin room is small, and the beds are placed very close together. We recommend this is used as a bedroom for little ones, or single occupancy- but the pictures (and tour) on our website show the room clearly so you can decide if it's suitable.
The garden here is small and to the rear of the cottage. As the property is terraced, please keep the noise to the a minimum for the neighbours.
There are two car permits (and a second set of keys) on the dining room table. The car park is accessed by coming out of the front door, turning right and then immediately left. It is St Thomas car park, a two minute walk. Make sure you put the car in a long stay slot not a short stay slot and move it and change the clock time every 20 hours. If you can find a parking space outside of the cottage (usually can - or can pretty quickly) it is free parking for an hour and good for unloading. There is a road around the corner where it is free parking if you have more than two cars or if you do not want to move the car after 20 hours in the car park. The road is Old Farm Walk. Come out of the house, turn right and first right down Belmore Road. The road is first on your left.
Please note that the upstairs fireplace is decorative only and not for use.
There is an extra charge for logs and kindling to burn on the downstairs fire (October- March) but feel free to BYO!
Accessibility
There is a small step into the house from the street. If you are visiting with less mobile people, then please do read our (tried & tested!) blog for excursion ideas- 'Holidaying with less mobile folk? Here's where to go, what to do!'
There is now a stair gate at the bottom of the stairs (to stop dogs not humans).
The Space
Bedrooms...
Bedroom 1: Super king size bed and ensuite. Synthetic bedding.
Bedroom 2: Twin beds. Synthetic bedding. Views facing overlooking the back garden.
Bedroom 3: Super king size bed. Synthetic bedding. Loft room.
Bathrooms...
Family bathroom: Shower.
Ensuite: Shower over small bath tub.
Kitchen: Oven and hob / Fridge freezer / Microwave / Toaster / Nespresso Coffee machine / Dryer / Washing machine / Half size dishwasher.
Kids stuff: 1 x High Chair and 1 x Travel Cot - L95cm x W67cm.
Pets: 1 small dog welcome for a small charge per stay.
Garden: Enclosed back garden and patio with table and chairs.
Parking: We provide two parking clocks for the car park two minutes away. There is free parking 5 mins away if space.
EV Charging: There is no EV charging available at this property.
Other things to note:
We want our guests to enjoy the use of the property and have a memorable time while staying with us. We have a few house rules to note, as follows;
- The property can not be used for parties or private events of any kind.
- No groups under the age of 25.
- Strictly no stag/hen dos or same-sex groups.
- Additional guests, are not permitted without prior approval.
- No music after 9pm
- We must be notified of any pets at the time of booking. Dogs are subject to a charge per dog, per stay.
Map of Lymington
Ratings and reviews
8 / 10Excellent·Sep 2025
This is a lovely cottage and was an ideal location for exploring the New Forest and Solent coast. It’s very comfortable with everything that we needed. The town is full of great bars and places to eat.
New Forest Escapes made every effort to check we were happy - a very nice touch.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
We had a lovely stay at Nutshell Cottage. It’s a perfect base for day trips in and around the New Forest.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2024
Nutshell Cottage was located very centrally close to all the Lymington amenities but still plenty of walks from your doorstep, whether through Lymington or towards the coastal nature reserves. Parking requires a bit of effort as you need to use public car park and move the car every 20 hours but that was not too much of a hassle as we planned trips out around this timetable. Cottage itself was very well equipped with nothing material missing for a comfortable stay. Bed was lovely and comfortable. All in all - a great place for a semi-town/semi-country week away.
5 / 10·Aug 2023
Lovely little property in a central Lymington location. Very stylish and thoughtfully presented. Would definitely come back.
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"We had a lovely stay at Nutshell Cottage. It’s a perfect base for day trips in and around the New Forest."
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