Yachtsman's Cottage

Yachtsman’s Cottage
Lymington
Saison 2016 / 17

Welcome to the inviting and cosy
Yachtsman’s Cottage.
Right in the epicentre of the sailing world, opposite the Royal Lymington Yacht
Club, moments away from the pubs, the River and the hustle and bustle of
Lymington’s old town.

Enjoy the south/west facing, secluded courtyard garden…

…with views over the River from the master bedroom window.
VIP MESSAGE
There is a fenced playground
within a minute walk,
even on short legs, promise.

Guide to your
Holiday Cottage.
We hope that you have had a safe journey and enjoy your stay here at Yachtsman’s Cottage.
Every effort has been made to ensure that you have a comfortable holiday and the information
given within this folder should answer any questions you may have.
Have a lovely stay,

Index
Top 3 things to know when you arrive
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Other Practicalities
33 - 35
Contacts
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Eating Out
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Communication
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Drinking & Eating Out
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The Kitchen
11 - 16
Shopping & Stocking up the fridge
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Dishwasher
Washing machine
Induction hob
Nespresso machine
Microwave
Oven
Dining Area
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17 - 20
Beaches
Favourite Walk Nearby
Other Outdoor Activities
Recommended Visitor Attractions
Emergency Telephone Number
Last but not least
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Fire Fighting & Escape Routes
19 - 20
Lounge Area
21 - 24
Remote Control ABC
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Downstairs Shower Room
25 - 26
Master Bedroom
27 - 28
Bedroom with Ensuite
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Ensuite Bathroom
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Top 3 things to know
when you arrive
Key
There is a key safe at Yachtsman’s Cottage. For safety reasons the relevant instructions will be
given to you only shortly before you start your holiday. Please make sure you place the key
back securely into the key safe after having let yourself in. There are two complete sets of keys
for your use during your stay on the wall in the kitchen area. Many thanks.
Parking
You can unload the car parking directly in front of the cottage (best position is the boot by the gate
and the car in front of Owls Cottage so oncoming traffic can still pass). After that, please pick up the
parking clock on the kitchen island and park your car in the NFDC car park opposite. Set the arrival
time on the clock and you are set for up to 72 hours without moving the car.
24hr shop
There is a 24 hour The Co-operative Food Petrol Lymington shop.
It is about 5 min away by car at Ampress Park Lymington SO41 8XN, Tel: 01590 671219
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Contacts
Cottage
Yachtsman’s Cottage
Kings Saltern Road
Lymington, Hampshire
SO41 3QF
Owner
Katrin & Adrian Davey
5 Ravensbourne Road, Twickenham
TW1 DG
Katrin’s Mobile: 07730 435 621
Cleaning / Housekeeper
Home Minders - Nicola Morey
Suite 22, Church Hatch, Market Place, Ringwood,
Hampshire, BH24 1AW
For any questions or issues, please contact Nicola and
her team under:
Office hours 9AM-5PM: 01425 472729
Out of office hours: 07939 677 072
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Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

Communication
Telephone
There is no landline phone in the Cottage.
Mobile reception is generally good throughout the cottage.
3G/4G signals might be weak at times.
WiFi
Super-fast BT broadband is available throughout the cottage. The
unit is located on the shelf below the TV.
The log in details are as follows:
Select your wireless network
BTHub5-6FM3
Enter your wireless password/key
78cb289da6
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The Kitchen
The kitchen is equipped with all mod cons of modern life.
Although most things will probably be fairly self-explanatory, the following pages have some brief
instructions for the main appliances and their basic uses only.
For more advanced uses please refer to the manuals.
You will find them in one of the drawers below the oven.
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Kitchen
Dishwasher
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2
1
Put a dishwasher tablet into the slot inside the door. Press the start button .
Select programme, we recommend to use 65C 2 .
Close the door firmly and it will start automatically. The cycle has finished when the beeping tone sounds.
Washing machine
1
3
2
Load the machine & put washing detergent in.
Switch the machine on 1 .
Select programme 2 - “Cotton 30C” should
be good for general washing
Press “Start” 3 .
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Kitchen
Induction hob
1
Place a pot/pan with content on one of the induction circles 1 *.
Press the “on” button 2 the display in the middle will flash.
Press the chosen circle’s button 3 *.
Adjust the heat by using the +/- button 4 .
*bottom left in this example
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3
4 4
2
Nespresso machine
4
Pull the lever up 1 .
Put a nespresso capsule in
Place cup on the tray 3 .
2
and push the lever down again.
1
Select the “small cup” button for espresso or the “big cup” for a long coffee 4 .
For frothy milk, please fill the “aeroccino” to the desired level (no further
than the maximum line inside!) and press the start button 5 , it will stop
automatically when finished.
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5
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Kitchen
Microwave
2
1
3
For heating, we recommend
to choose 800 1 .
Select the required heating
time 2 .
Press start 3 .
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Kitchen
Oven
2
1
3
Press the Start button, it
will ‘pop’ out 1 .
Select the required
cooking method 2 .
Select the required
heat 1 .
Press start 3 .
Fan | Heat | Grill
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Dining Area
The storage cabinet below the stairs contains the following for your use:
• Cushions for the garden are either under the stairs or in the storage box in the
garden (passcode the same as the key safe)
• Vacuum Cleaner
• Mop & Bucket
• General Cleaning products
• Iron and table ironing board
It also contains the Fire Extinguishers:
• Small Powder Fire Extinguisher for anything kitchen related
• Large Water Fire Extinguisher for general areas
• Fire blanket
There should still be
enough space for storing
your suitcases.
Please note that the storage under the bench below the staircase is private and for the housekeeper only - Thank you.
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Fire Fighting & Escape Routes
If a fire does break out in the cottage, chances are you will only have a short amount of time to
get you and your family to safety.
Remember, if there’s a fire: Get out, stay out and dial 999
Escape Routes to the outside
Location of Fire Extinguishers & Blanket
2kg Powder Extinguisher ABC powder offers superior knock-down of fires
Extinguisher Rating 13A, 70B and C
Kitemarked (BS EN3:1996) and CE marked
Weight of charged extinguisher: 3.6kg
9ltr Water Fire Extinguisher - Jewel Saffire
Extinguisher Rating: 21A
Kitemarked (BS EN3: 1996) and CE marked
Weight of charged extinguisher: 13.5kg
Economy Fire Blanket
Suitable for chip pan fires alone with waste bin and clothing fires
Kitemarked to BS EN 1869:1997
Quality non-flammable woven glass fibre blanket
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Sliding doors
Lounge
Dining
Fire Extinguisher
& Fire Blanket
in under stairs
Storage
Kitchen
Front
door
Front
window
Master
Bedroom
Ensuite
Bedroom
Window onto
the flat roof
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Lounge Area
Radio / CD
There is a B&O sound system on the wall to the right of the wood burner. The remote control can be found
on the shelf above the TV.
Television / Digital Box / DVD
Samsung Smart TV with BT TV box. Sony DVD player. All remote controls are on the TX box.
A large selection of DVDs can be found in the wicker basket on the top shelf.
Wood burner
Get a fire started by placing three fire lighters towards the back of the wood burner, top them with six
kindling and two logs. Light & enjoy.
Additional kindling and logs should be available at petrol stations or larger super markets throughout the winter season. If you haven’t
got any luck there please contact the house keeper who will be happy to help.
Please note, this is a modern wood burner and does NOT require cleaning between fires.
Books & Board Games
Books can be found across the house and there is a selection of retro games in the
wooden box in the living area.
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Remote Control ABC
Radio / CD
Please use this remote for
Radio and CD use.
Basic use of the TV remote controls:
1. Press the power button of the BT remote 1
2. Press the power button of the Samsung remote
Note: if the TV hasn’t been switched on for a while it might take a few minutes until something happens. If
you still get no TV picture, please use the “Source” button of the Samsung and select HDMI1 for TV and
HDMI2 for DVD.
3. Press guide for a list of available TV channels and select the channel of your choice
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2
Basic use of the DVD player remote control:
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3
1
2
1. Press the power button
2. Press the eject button, load a DVD
3. Press the play button
4. You can fast pause, rewind & fast forward with the buttons located
around the play button
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Downstairs Shower Room
The downstairs Shower Room can be used as the bathroom for the Master Bedroom in case
two couples are sharing.
If Yachtsman’s Cottage is only occupied by a couple or a single family it is the ideal bathroom
for when you get back after an active day on the water, at the beach or in the Forest.
Either way, just jump in the shower, enjoy the water pressure, the gorgeous complimentary
REN shower/bath products and start to relax…
Please note that condensation can be an issue in the shower room. We would be ever so grateful if you could open the window
regularly and ideally at times also the sliding doors to the garden after use of the shower, so to circulate some fresh air through the
room in order to minimise the potential negative impact of condensation. Many thanks.
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Master Bedroom
Pure Boutique Style. Bliss. Heaven.
Storage for suitcases and hanging space for your precious gowns help you keep the room
uncluttered and help the mind doing the same…
For shelf space, please use the space inside the night tables.
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Enjoy breakfast in bed with the endless views over the sailing yachts, the Solent and the Isle of Wight…
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Just sink into the white goose down duvets and the fluffy pillows for a great night sleep…

Bedroom with Ensuite
Tranquil, pure relaxation & the luxury of your own Ensuite
If you stay with small people you could push the bed right against the wall to make it cosier for them…
and use the advantage of the bathtub right next door for a calming bath before bedtime…
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Ensuite Bathroom
The upstairs bathroom has got a lovely bathtub, just what you need for a relaxing soak after
a great day out or just for a little celebration of the fact that life is good. And when it’s time to
get out, just wrap up warm in one of the cosy bathrobes…
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On a practical note: Each bathroom has got two bath/shower towels, two hand towels and two face cloths.
Two spare hand towels are located in the wardrobes in each room.

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Other Practicalities…
Parking
At your arrival you should find a “New Forest Parking Clock” on the kitchen island. This clock can be used on
all official New Forest District Council (NFDC) car parks across the New Forest enabling free parking up to the
maximum stay of the car park.
For Yachtsman’s Cottage you can use the car park opposite up to 72 hours in one go without moving your car
(ie you need to move your car once every 3 days) when displaying the clock.
The display of a correctly set valid clock, will allow you to park in the relevant NFDC car parks without
incurring a charge. It generally allows you to parking in a short stay bay for up to three hours and parking in a
long stay bay for more than three hours (up to the individual car parks maximum stay).
Heating & Hot Water
The on/off switches for the heating and hot water are on the wall next to the fridge. Both should be switched
on to the permanent setting.
The heating can then be regulated by a thermostat which is located on the other side of the wall on the
staircase side. There you can alter the temperature by pressing the up or down buttons for a few seconds
until the display flashes.
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Other Practicalities…
Waste Disposal
Nicola and her team will deal with all rubbish disposal. However, we would be grateful if you could help
with the recycling by splitting rubbish into the following two bins:
Recycling:
Plastic bottles, food tins, drink cans, mixed paper & cardboard can all go into the bin labelled for recycling
Household Waste:
Everything else can go into the cream, round bin
Refuse Collection
Collection day is Monday.
There are no bins provided by the council, just bin liners for recycling (transparent) & household
waste (black). In case you need to empty the bins before your departure, you can find bin liners
below the kitchen sink. Please use the council bin liners for recycling/household waste respectively
and place them in the black bin provided in the front garden.
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Other Practicalities…
Outside Lights
Front of the house: There is a light by the front porch. It can be switched on/off by the switch that is located the
closest to the front door.
Side of the house: There is a security flood light in the side alleyway which is operated through a motion sensor.
Back garden: There are currently no lights in the back garden due to a lack of outside electricity.
Warning: Please note that the decking in the back garden is extremely slippery when wet!
We are planning on changing the decking during 2017.
Fuse Box
In case a fuse should trip, you will find the fuse box concealed in the build in unit underneath the TV. Remove
the wooden top, slide the front up and you get full access.
Situation of Stopcocks
In case there should be a water leak, there is an internal water stopcock situated by the ground floor WC in
the shower room.
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Pets
Pets are welcome up to the number stated on the Boutique Retreats booking form. Please keep your pet
under control and clear up after them. Pets are not permitted in the bedrooms or on the furniture. Please do
not leave your pet in the cottage unsupervised as this can result in considerable damage to the property and
distress to the pet.

Eating Out
Restaurants
We love the following restaurants and best of all, they are all in walking distance to Yachtsman’s Cottage:
The Haven Restaurant
A short stroll along the river you will find one of our favourite restaurants. It’s a relaxed atmosphere great
food and stunning views. Booking on the weekends in the summer is essential, the earlier the better.
King’s Saltern Rd, Lymington SO41 3QD; Phone: 01590 679971; www.havenrestaurant.co.uk
The Elderflower Restaurant
Lovely restaurant by the Quay. Great British food with a French twist using locally sourced produce from
land and sea. Well worth a visit…
4A Quay St, Lymington SO41 3AS; Phone:01590 676908; www.elderflowerrestaurant.co.uk
The Shipyard Bar and Kitchen (& Fish Market)
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2
An informal place with a relaxed atmosphere and excellent fresh fish. Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
The Shipyard Bar and Kitchen, Bath Rd, Lymington SO41 3YL, Phone: 01590 677705
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Drinking & Eating Out
Pubs
Lymington as well as the Forest are not short of good pubs. The following ones have been
tried and tested and are in walking distance:
The Ship Inn (above) and
the Kings Head
The Ship Inn
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In the sailing season the pub is very popular with sailors, its much quieter off season. Good
drink, decent food, family friendly and great location right by the quay.
The Quay , Quay Road, Lymington SO41 3AY; Phone 01590 676903
The Kings Head
A short stroll along the river you will find one of our favourite
1 Quay Hill, Lymington SO41 3AR; Phone: 01590 672709; www.kingsheadlymington.com
The Mayflower
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The Mayflower Pub opposite Yachtsman’s Cottage has recently changed ownership and has
transformed into a pleasant gastro pub which can be enjoyed when one doesn’t want to
venture far from the cottage.
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Shopping & Stocking up the fridge
Local Shop - Nick Cox Yacht Chandler, King’s Saltern Road, Lymington, SO41 3QD
Opening times: Mon-Sun 08:00-17:30
A few minutes walk from Yachtsman’s Cottage is a chandler that’s open every day and where you can get
things like that pint of milk you’ve just forgotten in the supermarket or a newspaper for that lazy breakfast.
Supermarket - Waitrose: Stanford Rd, Lymington SO41 9GF 8
Opening times: Mon-Thu/Sat 7:30-20:00, Fri 7:30-21:00, Sun 10:00-16:00
Top Tip: Make use of their online shopping and stock up for your holiday by ordering already from home
Supermarket - Marks & Spencer’s Simply Food: 2-5 Thomas Street, Lymington SO41 9NA
Opening times: Mon-Sat 08:00-20:00, Sun 10:00-16:00
Award winning “Cook” 10 can delivery delicious, “home made” frozen food straight to Yachtman’s Cottage
door, or you can pick some up at their shop on the High Street (www.cookfood.net/shops/Lymington)
56 High Street, Lymington SO41 9AH, Tel: 01590 672480
Nearest Cash Point & Post Office
There is a cash point in The Mayflower pub next door. All major banks and the Post Office are present with
branches and cash points at the High Street.
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Restaurants
Supermarkets
The Haven
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Waitrose
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The Elderflower
2 9
M&S Simply Food
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The Ship Inn
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Cook
4
The Shipyard Bar and Kitchen (& Fish Market)
5
6
The Kings Head
The Mayflower
*
Yachtsman’s Cottage
1
7
7
Nick Cox Yacht Chandler
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Beaches
There are plenty of beaches around.
The nearest is the pebbled beach of Milford on Sea with its pretty beach huts and stunning views over to the Isle of Wight
and The Needles. Ideal for walks over to Hurst castle or simply enjoy a picnic with a view…
(Postcode for the SatNav: S041 0PY)
Highcliffe is a favourite beach, part shingle and sandy at low tide. It’s great for families and has got good facilities at the cliff
top. There is life guard cover from July to September.
(The Highcliffe Top Car park has got over 600 spaces but gets busy in the main season, so head off early! Postcode for the
SatNav: BH23 5JE)
Avon Beach & Mudeford Sandbank - It’s a half hour drive but well worth it, Mudeford Beach is well know for its 346 beach
huts. Unlike the normal beach hut, the Mudeford ones have residential status and the owners can stay overnight from
February to November. They’re also probably the most expensive fetching prices of over £200,000!
Coming from Lymington, park at Mudeford Quay (Postcode for the SatNav BH23 4AB) and take the short trip over on the
ferry. Mudeford Ferry: Mudeford Quay to Mudeford Sandbank, Easter until the end of October, daily 10am-5pm.
Also operates on winter weekends in good weather. Adult single fare - £1.20 (bicycles also £1.20) 60p children.
Tel:07968 334441
For more information on all the Beaches visit:
www.lymington.org/beach/highcliffe.html
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Favourite Walk Nearby
There is a lovely walk around Lymington, which shows you the “best of Lymington”.
The shortest is Walk 1 distance: 3.7miles, time: 1hr 30min. Walk 2 a slightly longer walk including Eight
Acre Pond, distance: 4.3miles, time: 1hr 45min. Walk 3 a longer walk including Moses Creek, distance:
5.2miles, time: 2hrs 10min.
1 2 3
Another great walk starts right in front of Yachtsman’s Cottage. The Lymington-Keyhaven (9.2km) forms
a short section of the 96.6km (60 mile) long Solent Way and provides views of the Solent and wildlife, in
particular birds.
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Sailing
Escape Yachting offer skippered yacht experience days on the Solent. For
more information and advance booking visit: www.escapeyachting.com
Lymington Yacht Haven, Kings Saltern Road, Lymington SO41 3QD;
Tel: 01202 313607
Fishing
Great Escape Charter Boat Fishing offer sea fishing in the Solent and Isle
of Wight waters. For more details and advance booking visit:
www.lymingtoncharterfishing.co.uk
Great Escape depart from Berthon Marina, The Shipyard, Bath Road,
Lymington SO41 3YL
Boat Trips
Puffin Cruises run four different cruises on a regular basis from the
Lymington Town Quay. For updates on the day please call 07850 947618
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Cycle Hire
Figgures Cycles, Henderson Court, Lymington, SO41 9FQ, Tel: 01590 672 268,
Opening hours: Mon-Sat: 09.00-17.00, Sun: Closed
Check out their website as it contains many tips for cycle routes:
www.figgurescycles.co.uk
Riding School
Burley-Villa School of Riding right in the beautiful surroundings of the New
Forest Bashley Common Road, New Milton BH25 5SH, Tel: 01425 610278
Burley Manor Riding Stables at the Burley Manor Hotel offers also pony riding
for children. Ringwood Road, Burley BH24 4BS, Tel: 01425 403489
Nearest Swimming Pool
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The famous Lymington Sea Water Baths is huge and popular with families in the
summer and just on the doorstep by the yacht clubs, behind the Mayflower pub.
Summer opening times are 10:00-18:00.
For all year round swimming try the Lymington Health & Leisure Centre, North
Street, Lymington SO41 8FZ, Tel: 0845 659 0845
Swimming times vary throughout the year. Please give them a call to get the
current times.

Golf
There are a number of golf courses near Lymington.
For more information, please call the clubs directly or visit their websites.
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B
C
D
E
F
G
Walhampton Golf Course, www.walhamptongolf.org.uk, Tel: 01590 689631
Brockenhurst Manor Golf Club, www.brokenhurst-manor.org.uk, Tel: 01590 623332
Barton on Sea Golf Course, www.bosgc.co.uk, Tel: 01425 615308
Freshwater Bay Golf Club, www.freshwaterbaygolfclub.co.uk, Tel: 01983 752955
Bashley Golf Academy New Milton, www.bashley-golf-academy.co.uk, Tel: 01425 621177
Highcliffe Castle Golf Club, Christchurch, www.highcliffecastlegolfclub.co.uk, Tel: 01425 272210
Burley Golf Club, www.burleygolfclub.co.uk, Tel: 01425 402431
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Recommended Visitor
Attractions
Lymington Charter Market
Lymington Charter Market is a traditional market, established in 1250.
There are over 90 stalls along the High Street, every Saturday from 8am
until late. It’s a very popular market all year round, don’t miss it!
(www.lymingtonmarket.org.uk)
Special Days Out
• Don’t miss a ferry trip over to the Isle of Wight
• A day sailing in the Solent (see Sailing section Escape Yachting)
• Visit beautiful Beaulieu (and the famous National Motor Museum)
and check out the chocolate box charming Bucklers Hart where
Nelson had a ship built and you can enjoy a pint in the great pub
there or lunch/dinner on the terrace of The Master Builders
overlooking the Beaulieu River… (www.themasterbuilders.co.uk)
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Emergency Telephone Numbers
999
in an Emergency
Local police station: 01962 841534
Southampton Road, Lymington, Hampshire SO41 9NY
Minor Injury Unit/Hospital: 01590 663000
Lymington New Forest Hospital
Ampress Park, WellworthyRoad, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 8QD
Minor Injury Unit (MIU) Opening hours: Daily 08:00 – 21:00
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Last but not least…
Departure Time
Departure time is 11.00 am – which gives you that extra hour in bed. We would be very grateful
though if you would adhere to this time as this allows us time to prepare the cottage for the next guests
and if you could leave the cottage in good order.
Top 3 things to remember when you leave
Parking
Please don’t forget to place the parking clock back on the kitchen island.
Keys
Please close the front door securely behind you and place the key in the key safe again, just
where you found it when you first arrived – if you have not done so already. Many thanks.
Keep your lovely holiday memories for a long time…
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Thank you…
We hope you had a lovely holiday and enjoyed your time at Yachtsman’s Cottage.
As this is only our second season of sharing our cottage with you, we would love to hear from you with any
honest and constructive criticism so we can address any shortfalls or any ideas you have to make a potential
stay for you in the future an even better experience. But please also let us know about the things you’ve liked
so we can do more of them.
You can reach me either by email yachtsmanscottage@outlook.com or on my mobile 07730 435 621.
Thank you very much for staying with us and it would be an honour to welcome you back one day.
In the meantime, have a safe journey home and treasure the precious holiday memories.
All the best,