Chequers Green, our much loved family house, is perfect for anyone wishing to relax and explore this unspoilt area between Lymington and Keyhaven. It is just a short walk to Adam and Eve creek, Moses Dock, the sea wall and Pennington Marshes, an area notorious for smuggling in the 18th century. The surrounding walks are glorious with excellent birdlife and plenty to attract the artist, photographer or anyone wishing to enjoy a peaceful day.

The original house was built in 1760; since then, it has grown in haphazard fashion with charming panelled rooms and winding passages which give it a gently rambling character. The two twin bedded rooms have en-suite bathrooms and visitors have their own dining room and sitting room. If you are a keen gardener, you will enjoy the unusual plants and having tea under the beautiful ancient wistaria. Chequers Green is a no smoking house.

A Mecca for yachtsmen, Lymington life is centred on the river and two busy marinas. Fish is still landed at the Town Quay which is also full of visiting yachts. A market fills the High Street on Saturdays and there is plenty to interest the antique collector. We are lucky to have an excellent variety of restaurants in the town just over a mile from Chequers Green and the Chequers Inn (Good Pub Guide) is within walking distance.

Anyone interested in wildlife, walking or bicycling will love the New Forest. The cathedral cities of Salisbury and Winchester are less than one hour away and Stonehenge is just a little farther. Beaulieu Motor Museum, Bucklers Hard Maritime Museum and Portsmouth's Mary Rose are within easy reach. Ferries sail from Lymington to Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight throughout the day and it is fun to take your car or bicycle and explore the Island. The Lymington Saturday market is renowned for miles around.

Tarriff: Bed and breakfast:
£29 per person per night (29 pounds)
£10 single supplement (10 pounds)

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