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Calling all romantics, walkers, wanderers and design lovers

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BS HB Night 5 LR
Outdoor dining
A marina with boats docked along a dirt path.
Dining
The Boatshed Downstairs HB2 7 LR

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lymington Sea Water Baths

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Kitchen
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Lymington
  • Place, Lymington Sea Water Baths
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, JW Day Spa and Beauty
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, New Forest National Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom #1

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Toilet · Shower only

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About the area

Lymington

Lymington is home to this cabin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at New Forest National Park and Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, while Palace House and Beaulieu National Motor Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Civic Centre or St. Mary's Stadium.
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Lymington

What's nearby

  • Lymington Sea Water Baths - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • JW Day Spa and Beauty - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lymington Market - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • New Forest National Park - 7 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Lymington Town Station - 14 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The White Hart - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪East End Arms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Fisherman's Rest - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Prezzo - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Monkey Brewhouse - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Calling all romantics, walkers, wanderers and design lovers pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Calling all romantics, walkers, wanderers and design lovers?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Calling all romantics, walkers, wanderers and design lovers?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Calling all romantics, walkers, wanderers and design lovers?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Calling all romantics, walkers, wanderers and design lovers located?

Situated in Lymington, this cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lymington Sea Water Baths and New Forest National Park. Lymington Pier Ferry Port is 1.5 mi (2.3 km) away. Lymington Town Station is 14 minutes by foot and Lymington Pier Station is 30 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 18 reviews
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Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A wonderful birthday surprise!

My husband booked the Boat Shed as a surprise birthday getaway, and it was fab! The Shed was cosy, the best comfortable, and had all the things you need for a few days away. It's location is great close to The Haven and The Mayflower for delicious food and drinks. A few minutes walk to the beautiful Normandy and Keyhaven Marshes. It also a short walk to Lymington High Street. We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend here. Thanks so much.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct 2026
Thank you for your lovely feedback, we are so happy that you had a great time. Please come back and stay with us again in the future!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Fun tiny home - want to go back

Perfect escape - great space and terrace in a sunny private quiet spot. Excellent cooking facilities, storage and plenty of hot water. Was too hot and sunny to consider using the wood burner. Glad there was a fan Lovely items in a welcome pack and books / magazines available to peruse. Did have a small problem which was managed pretty well A few more hooks / freestanding clothes dryer would be helpful for beach and shower towels
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place for a short stay

We had a lovely couple of nights at the Boat Shed. There was everything we needed and we didn't need to contact anyone about anything. A very private place and plenty of parking. Loads of cupboard space. Very good quality appliances and towels. A little bit of maintenance could be done to improve it but nothing essential. The bed was comfy and we just left it made up. Would love to try it in the winter and use the little log burner.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2026
Thanks for your lovely feedback, we're really glad that you had a lovely time! Please do come back in the Winter and stay with us again :)
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely short break

The Boat Shed was the perfect location for a few nights away - cosy, peaceful and well-designed, with beautiful walks right from the doorstep. We highly recommend it.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great peaceful getaway

Had a wonderful time, accommodation was simple but effective. Location was peaceful, despite being in the middle of summer holidays
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Cosy property, excellent location

We had a very comfortable and enjoyable stay at the Boatshed. Its in a great location with lots of walks and amenities. The property was well equipped and we are looking forward to staying there again.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov 2022
Thanks very much Sarah for staying with us at The BoatShed, we're so glad you had a good time! Please come back and stay with us again :)
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Weekend away

Amazing location for sea wall walks, town centre, and breakfast baps at The Haven Bar & Restaurant. The Boat Shed is similar to a Shepherd’s Hut although larger living area but small gap to get into shower, breathe in!
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2025
Thank you very much for your feedback we are really glad you had a good time. Please do come back and stay with us again :)
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great location

The Boat Shed was very lovely - beautiful location, comfortable and well appointed. Unfortunately the peace was disturbed by the building work going on next door and directly opposite
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2023
Thanks for your feedback, we're really glad that you enjoyed the property and the location of The Boatshed. We're sorry for any disturbance caused by nearby building works. Unfortunately this is one of those things that is outside of our control and we do hope that you still come back to us for your next New Forest escape.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very nice

Nice and cosy cabin at a good location. Highly recommended. We would certainly book again. Our doughter loved the highsleeper.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2023
Thanks for your lovely feedback, we're so glad you had a nice time! Please come back and stay with us again :)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Find !

Ideal location. A short walk to harbour and high street . Very peaceful. The boat shed is lovely and quirky. We had everything we could possibly need including a week of sunshine! A bonus !
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2023
We're so glad you enjoyed the property and the sunshine too! Please do think of us for your next trip back to The New Forest.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A relaxing getaway with our little dog

We had an absolutely lovely time staying at the boatshed. We were looking for a little spot we could call home for a few days as we wandered around the New Forest. It was the perfect location and the fact that there was parking was ideal! A quick walk to pubs, restaurants and cafes made it so easy to relax. Everything we needed for our break. Thanks, we will be back! Fi
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2023
We're thrilled to hear that you will be back and want you to know you are welcome anytime! :)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Super little cabin

We loved being walking distance to town, and just a minutes walk to The Mayflower pub. It is exactly as in the description/ photos. Cosy, simple and clean. Excellent customer contact and support. Thanks for the milk in the fridge, and welcome treats.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan 2024
Thanks for your great review, we really appreciate it :) We're thrilled that you enjoyed the property and hope you come back soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely Stay at the Boat Shed

Quirky little cabin. Very well designed and laid out. Perfect for a short break with the dog. Had a nice meal at the Haven restaurant that's just a 5 minutes walk away in the marina. We didn't use the 3rd bed that is located above the bathroom. This requires a climb up some vertical steps (over 2m high) not suitable for elderly or youngster. Only minor criticism was that not all the outside bulbs were working.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan 2024
Thanks for your lovely feedback, we're so happy that you enjoyed your holiday! Thanks for letting us know about the outside bulbs, we'll get the property manager on this right away :)
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Wanted to love it but couldn't

First the positives: location is excellent, tranquil, great for sea wall walks but not too far to the high street. Booking process was seamless. The Boat House has a lovely garden and looks cute. However... the sofa bed is comfortable neither as a sofa or a bed. Everything is slightly down at heel. The floor is not particularly clean - my socks ended up filthy. If you are a biggish person, you won't be able to get into the shower (there's a fixed screen and a small space between it and the wall). The towel had seen better days. I think this is all somewhat reflected in the price - it is one of the cheapest options in Lymington (to its credit).
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Beautiful Lymington

We had a wonderful stay, perfect location in a fabulous place, Lymington really is beautiful. Accommodation is very rustic which we had planned for that, but was a little surprised to see a rusty table with no chairs outside which even if there were chairs you simply would not have been able to use it as it was just a piece of rust, would be better just to take that away than to see this as your first impression, we were not impressed by this as photos do not show this, weather was beautiful and we would have liked to have sat outside thank goodness for the little table and chairs on the veranda, we had to perch ourselves on those to have our food and drink. Security of property left a lot to be desired there was no lock ! except for a bolt at the bottom of the door. The place could be so much more it’s a fabulous idea just needs a bit of love and care, which I’m sure when first erected it would have been. Did we relax in the peace and quiet that it offered yes we did so we will be back to Lymington very soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The Boat Shed

We booked this for our midsummer mini holiday. We were curious and intrigued by the very concept of living in The Boat Shed. It is unbelievable what can be achieved with imagination and clever planning. Nothing was amiss! Our 8 y old loved her mansard bed, kitchenette had everything you could wish there was and sleep was very comfortable, bathroom tiny but clean and perfectly functional. And then there is terrace, garden, bbq (with coal provided!). Peace and quiet. There is lovely pub short walk from Boat Shed which back on to lively marina, outdoor seawater swimming pool short distance away. We went on a longish bike ride along sea walls stretching for miles along Solent with fantastic views over marshes and Isle of Wight just across the water. There is plenty to see in Lymington itself with busy old town and fantastic riverside pub. We didn't meet any staff. Only contact was via emails and phone, always exceptionally welcoming and helpful. It's difficult to imagine better retreat for small family.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2023
Wow, such lovely feedback, we're so happy you enjoyed your holiday! Please come back and stay with us again! :)
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A nice break from busy life

My partner and I stayed for 4 nights to celebrate my birthday. The property is small but has everything you need to enjoy your stay. We loved how peaceful the trip was and we felt very isolated from the rest of the world which was great and made it extra cosy. The town is a short 10-15 minute walk away and had some cute shops, however we quickly discovered there wasn’t too much to do, which is great if you want an escape but not good if you want to do lots whilst you’re away. We drove to the new forest to do lots of walk which was nice but definitely needed a car to get to any places. The downside of the trip was that there weren’t any toilet roll spare which was frustrating when we discovered this late at night and no shower gel or shower items provided so best to bring these with you, also good to note there is no microwave. We also discovered that lots of the plates and kitchen items had not been cleaned properly by the previous guests which was rather disappointing that the owner had not checked this prior to us arriving .The bed up the top is very cosy but we decided to make the pull out sofa bed which was super cosy and comfortable. All in all a great trip and would recommend for a tranquil trip away from busy life.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov 2022
We're so happy to hear you enjoyed a peaceful and restful stay with us at our fab' property The BoatShed. Even though close to Lymington, we agree it does feel tucked away and private. We are sad to hear you didn't find much to do, we feel the area has so much to offer if you enjoy nature and being active, excellent water activity and so on, along with some fantastic restaurants for foodie heaven too. There's so much detail on our website too for inspiration and ideas :) We truly hope this didn't affect your stay and are pleased you loved The BoatShed. We've mentioned to the property management team to stock up if supplies were running low, sorry about this. Best wishes from all at New Forest Escapes x
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely place!

We booked the Boat Shed many months ago for a weekend stay. We chose it because of the location and convenient access to the sailing club, where we were attending a 50th birthday party. The property inside is lovely, clean, and fit for purpose. Unfortunately before our visit I had to have surgery which limited my mobility. The lovely woman I spoke with told me that other than the four steps into the property, it was accessible. I found the pathway from the parking area to the property very inaccessible - very rugged path with bumps and cobblestones that were incredibly uneven, which was difficult to manage. Also the bathroom was incredibly small and difficult to manage. My average-sized husband even had difficulty fitting into the shower, as the entrance seemed to be meant for only those very slim. I wouldn’t recommend this location for anyone with walking issues, or for anyone not very slender trying to get into the shower! But for those without those issues, it’s a cute property in a nice location.
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