Oak Tree Cottage, Charming & Rural Home, Heart of the New Forest
Nestled on the edge of the village of Pilley, in the New Forest National Park is Oak Tree Cottage. With forest tracks on the doorstep, it is ideally situated for relaxing and exploring the New Forest and villages along the South coast. The local ponies and donkeys are frequent visitors to our lane, as they roam freely in the immediate area. Our cottage is tastefully furnished throughout with adequate parking, large garden and barbecue provided for the summer months. There is no traffic noise. Oak Tree cottage is situated within easy reach of the Georgian market town of Lymington, with its lovely cobbled street, quay, array of individual shops and Saturday market, and in the other direction, the quaint village of Beaulieu with its famous National Motor Museum. The Isle of Wight can be reached easily by taking the ferry from Lymington and from nearby Brockenhurst there is a rail link connecting to Bournemouth, Southampton and London Waterloo.
Property manager
Jenny Harris
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
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Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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Important information
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Lymington
Located in Lymington, this holiday home is in a rural area. Lymington Pier Ferry Port and Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit WestQuay Shopping Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World, or check out an event or a game at Civic Centre. Waterskiing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby.
Pilley, England
What's nearby
New Forest National Park - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
Lymington Pier Ferry Port - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
Beaulieu National Motor Museum - 11 min drive - 9.6 km
Milford on Sea Beach - 14 min drive - 12.4 km
Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal - 44 min drive - 11.4 km
Getting around
Lymington Pier Station - 6 min drive
Southampton (SOU) - 43 min drive
Restaurants
The Monkey House - 6 min drive
The Six Bells - 5 min drive
Borough Arms - 5 min drive
Lounges of Lymington - 5 min drive
The Ship Inn - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Oak Tree Cottage, Charming & Rural Home, Heart of the New Forest pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Oak Tree Cottage, Charming & Rural Home, Heart of the New Forest?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Oak Tree Cottage, Charming & Rural Home, Heart of the New Forest?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Oak Tree Cottage, Charming & Rural Home, Heart of the New Forest located?
This family-friendly Lymington holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of New Forest National Park, Lymington Sea Water Baths and Lymington Pier Ferry Port. Beaulieu National Motor Museum and Brockenhurst Manor Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Every need catered for, comfortable cottage, wonderful location, 5 minutes stroll onto open forest, 10 minutes drive to Lymington ferry to Isle of Wight, Beaulieu & Exbury Gardens on the doorstep. Nearby pubs & community shop. A perfect holiday!
Excellent stay! House is very comfortable and well equipped and was super-clean. Very friendly communication with owners. Walks in the NF right on the doorstep, but needed a car for everything else.
We stayed here for a weekend break, with 3 adults, a 4 year old and 19m old.
Communication with jenny and Iain was fantastic from the booking to check out.
Check in was really straightforward and we were welcomed with a few gifts and personal note.
The accommodation was clean, spacious and homely.
They provided us with a travel cot and mattress, high chair, kids tablewear/cutlery, toys and games.
All the beds were comfy, the location is quiet and peaceful we all slept really well.
Craig A.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Faye E.
15 November 2018
Beautiful cottage, great location
Myself, my Mum and two sisters had a wonderful stay here.
The cottage is perfect and extremely homely. It's in a great location as only a short drive to the local towns and beaches.
We got our food (Tesco) shop delivered with no problems at all and got to see lots of wild donkeys.
We would definitely stay again and would definitely recommend for others to stay here too.
Thank you very much Jenny and Ian :-) xx
The perfect location and a real home from home (but much tidier!). The moment we set foot in the cottage we felt relaxed and ready to make all the final preparations necessary.
Jenny was really accommodating when we made our enquiry as we needed to be sure it was OK for the wedding car, photographer etc to arrive on the Saturday which was all fine.
The cottage is quiet, spacious and very comfortable, it would make a perfect base for a longer stay from which to really discover all the New Forest has to offer. Thank you so much, despite one of the wettest weekends of the year we were able to have the ideal base to work from. Perfect!!
What a wonderful accommodation in a fantastic location. Our host kept in contact to make sure our stay was comfortable. Such a peaceful area and yet so close to walks in the New Forest.
The surrounding towns were worth visiting.
All I can say is that 2 nights weren’t long enough so need to return as soon as possible.
I cannot thank Jenny and Ian enough for letting us stay in their wonderful property. It was absolutely beautiful, the surrounding area,the facilities were perfect,and went beyond all expectations. I also had the pleasure of meeting Jenny briefly on arrival she was the perfect hostess. We will definitely recommend her and her gorgeous house to friends and family.
Oak Tree Cottage had everything we needed for a very most comfortable stay, and we were extremely happy with the cottage, it’s cleanliness, amenities, and location.
I had been in contact with Jenny before our stay due to concerns over Covid as having recently had treatment for cancer, I wanted to know about cleanliness etc. I needn’t have worried! Jenny explained what cleaning procedures had been carried out and a link to the company whose cleaning products they’d used. The property was beautifully kept. Off street parking in a quiet area, warm and welcoming - a proper home from home. Ideally situated for a walk on the nearby forest and common area with good access to local places. We did have one issue with a leaking sink plug in the bathroom but I contacted Jenny and the issue was sorted out within a couple of hours. These things happen but it’s about the way it was dealt with as opposed to the issue itself. I would heartily recommend this cottage to anyone for a break - a full five stars from us!
We had a great stay at the property that was in a lovely location with very close access to the New Forest, a short walk along the road.
The property itself was a good size and well-proportioned rooms, and was very well-equipped with everything you could need. It was a nice touch from the owners to leave some treats for us to enjoy.
The cleanliness of the property was second to none, very welcome given the current situation with Covid 19.
We'd certainly like to return at some point.
Thank you Jenny and Ian.
Spacious Cottage Ideal Setting for Exploring the New Forest
This is a spacious cottage well placed to explore the New Forest. It was very clean, well equipped and the hosts were very responsive and even provided a welcome hamper for our arrival. We loved it and hope to return in the future.
We were made to feel very welcome even though the owners could not meet us in person. The cottage was perfectly clean with everything you would possibly need to use, to hand. The owners made it possible for us to contact them if we had a need to. The whole family enjoyed the short stay we had at this lovely cottage and would love to return at another time.
ideal location down country lane leading direct onto the new forest. lovely pub and village shop in walking distance. fittings rather old fashioned in style but cottage very clean cosy and warm with generous sized rooms.
Really lovely property. Clean, quiet and a lovely big garden for the kids. Close to lots of nice beaches and forest trails. Highly recommend.
Clare C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
About the host
Hosted by Jenny Harris
We are Ian & Jenny, a married couple with 3 sons. We own Oak Tree Cottage. We live approximately 10 miles away, and are on hand most of the time for advice and recommendations.
Why they chose this property
If you are looking for an idyllic New Forest experience, you will find it here in the village of Pilley. The cottage is characterful and cosy, with luxury fittings and fixtures. It has oak flooring, a sunny conservatory leading onto the back patio and a lovely well-equipped farmhouse style kitchen diner with American style fridge freezer. It sits in a private, large corner plot mainly laid to lawn.
What makes this property unique
Quintessential New Forest location, perfect for exploring everything the New Forest has to offer. Meet the local donkeys at the gate, and see the wild miniature ponies.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
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