Views through the original windows over the Beaulieu river

Dukes Bath House Bucklers Hard Beaulieu, Brockenhurst, SO42 7XB

Brockenhurst, Dukes Bath House Bucklers Hard Beaulieu, Brockenhurst, SO42 7XB

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Enjoy a unique stay in boutique hotel style accommodation at this bijou holiday home for two beside the Beaulieu RiverOriginally built as a bathhouse for the great and the good to take the waters, this historic thatched property makes a great base from which to explore the New Forest, indulge in water sports and simply gaze out across the waterEnjoy the pretty gardens and covered veranda and take one canine companion with you, if you chooseApproach the 18th century property through a boatyard and via a shared driveway.

Follow the path into the exquisite house and find yourself in the modern kitchen, where there s a step up into the bathroomEnjoy a romantic dinner at the table in the large lounge then relax in front of the Smart TV or listen to the Bluetooth radioMake your way through to the charming double bedroom as night fallsStep out into the cottage gardens on warm days to enjoy meals out in the fresh air and sunshine.

There s also a handy outside utility room, with a freezer, washing machine and tumble dryerThe cottage sits right in the middle of its pretty gardens, which include an unenclosed pond where guests should keep an eye on children and dogsThere is parking approximately 100 metres from the cottageGrab your rucksack and head straight off on forest walks and cycle rides from the cottage.

Enjoy canoeing or kayaking on the river or drive 3 miles to the Beaulieu Estate to spend time at Beaulieu AbbeyVisit the National Motor Museum and Palace House while you are thereOr, venture 8.5 miles to visit the market town of Lymington and book a trip over to the Isle of Wight.