·        Normally, a large double bed is provided, but if you prefer twin beds please let us know in advance.

·        The cottage is available from 4.00 p.m. on the Friday of your arrival until 12 a.m. on the following Friday.

·        Fridays have been chosen for the changeover as Lymington Saturday market, one of the oldest in England, is so popular.

·        This small Georgian town is the main shopping centre, apart from the East Boldre post office and stores and the small shops in Beaulieu.

·        The hills of the Isle of Wight dominate the horizon to the south. The Solent is less than a mile away and there are good beaches at Lepe and Milford on Sea.

·        Lymington ferry has frequent crossings to Yarmouth, Isle of Wight .

·        Myrtle is a working farm. Fresh free-range eggs can usually be supplied and we are happy to explain how a traditional commoners’ holding is run.

·        Beaulieu Abbey and St Paul ’s ( East Boldre ) are Anglican churches. The Roman Catholic and United Reformed churches are in Lymington.

·        There are two convenient pubs with good reputations for food and hospitality: the East End Arms at East End and the Turfcutters Arms at East Boldre . The Fleur De Lys at Pilley is one of the oldest in England .

·        There is a limited time between changeovers for cleaning, so we would appreciate your leaving the cottage as neat and tidy as possible.

 For your health, safety and comfort – Old Stables is non-smoking