The Old Stables Holiday Cottage in The New Forest, Lyndhurst - Local Information

Lyndhurst: Lyndhurst - is historically the Capital of the New Forest, the name itself is taken to mean"the lime wood" although the native limes are thought to have disappeared from Lyndhurst due to soil impoverishment. Among Lyndhurst's treasures are the Queen's House and the Verderer's Court; the parish church with its fresco by Lord Leighton and fine stained glass windows; the church at Emery Down; the charming almshouses, and the Girl Guide headquarters at Foxlease. The Parkhill Hotel now stands on the "Old Park" of Lyndhurst, the new park sited on the A337 Brockenhurst road. Other treasures must surely be the varied forest, running from the heathland of Parkhill to the bog of Matley, and the open forest with its ancient oak and beech to the enclosures of softwoods. St Michaels Church is opposite the entrance to The Old Stables, read more about it here.

The New Forest: perfect for walks, cycling and horse riding. Cycle hire centres and Wagon Rides at Brockenhurst and Burley.

Shops: Starting at the end of the driveway, you are on the High Street. Lyndhurst is regarded as the shopping centre for the New Forest by many, with a variety of specialist shops to suit all tastes.

Petrol: On the main road off the high street to Cadnam roundabout.

Restaurants: Bow Windows Restaurant, 023 80282463, 65 High Street, Lyndhurst SO43 7BE. Imperial China, 023 80283398, 18 High Street, Lyndhurst SO43 7BD. Mill House The, 023 80282814, Romsey Road, Lyndhurst SO43 7AR. Stag Hotel The, 023 80282999, 69 High Street, Lyndhurst SO43 7BE

Pubs: Bramble Hill Hotel, Bramshaw, Lyndhurst, Hampshire, SO43 7JG [023 8081 3165]. Mailmans Arms, 71 High Street, Lyndhurst, Hampshire, SO4 7BE [02380 284196]. The Oak Inn, Pinkney Lane, Bank, Lyndhurst, Hampshire, SO43 7FE [023 8028 2350]

Attractions - what to do page.

Beaches: Stony at Milford, going west to Barton (good clifftop café)
Highcliffe (sandy) Highcliffe castle (quieter, sandy and well worth the walk down the steps!), Friars Cliff, Avon beach before reaching Mudeford Quay.