Accommodation page

Lymington isn't a large town, so none of these addresses is far from where the boat picks up. Try to book early if possible. In no particular order:

Bed and breakfast:

Beech Lodge, 16 Mount Avenue, New Milton, Hants, BH25 6NT, tel 01425 622130, www.beechlodge.org.uk Can accommodate 10.

Durlston House, Gosport Road, Lymington, 01590 677364. Good parking, can accommodate large groups and will do packed meals in lieu of breakfast if we have any early starts.

Holly Lodge, Milford Road, Lymington. 01590 673388. Room for 4 in two double rooms. Earliest breakfast 0530.

Jevington, 47 Waterford Lane, Lymington. 01590 672148. Room for 6 persons. Earliest breakfast 07:30 or packed meal by arrangement if earlier. Very close to the boat pick up.

The Rowans, 76 Southampton Road, Lymington. 01590 672276. Earliest breakfast 0800-0830 but, by arrangement, cereals, toast, tea/coffee can be left out. Alternatively, packed sandwiches or similar can be provided.

Victoria B & B, High Street, Lymington. 01590 688416. Earliest breakfast 0700.

Auplands B & B, 22 Southampton Road, Lymington. 01590 675944. 2 double rooms and a twin room. Earliest breakfast 0730.

Hilden B & B, Southampton Road, Lymington. 01590 623682. Can accommodate 6. Earliest breakfast 0630.

Honeysuckle House B & B, 24 Clinton Road, Lymington. 01590 676635. One double room. Earliest breakfast 0800-0830 but will leave out cereals/toast by arrangement.

Baynton Guest House, 28-30 Southampton Road, Lymington. 01590 675009. Seven rooms available comprising doubles, twins and singles. Earliest breakfast 0630.

27 Ramley Road, Pennington, Lymington, Hants, SO41 8HF, tel 01590 676309

Camping/caravanning:

For those who wish to pitch a tent or park a caravan please phone the Forestry Commission on 0131 3146505. There are ample sites in the New Forest but these do become busy during the summer holidays, so you may wish to book early.

Recommended: Solent View Camping, Lower Pennington Lane, Pennington (very close to Lymington). Tel: 01590 671648/670873. www.hurstviewleisure.co.uk. E-mail enquiries to enquiries@hurstviewleisure.co.uk

Eating out:

There are plenty of pubs and restaurants in Lymington all within easy reach of the town center. Take your choice of English, Chinese, Indian, or pub grub.

Entertainment:

Unfortunately Lymington isn't quite the centre of the universe, but if you want a night on the town, there is plenty on offer in both Bournemouth and Southampton in terms of night clubs, casinos, cinemas, restaurants etc.