Gins Barn - Self-catering in Hampshire
Gins Lane, Beaulieu, SO42 7XG, Hampshire
England,
Reino Unido
A bucolic drive through the New Forest (use a proper map) brings you to the water’s edge, the yacht club and Gins Barn, ancient and magnificently beamed. Step inside for chunky oak floors warmed by enormous woollen rugs, a big modern kitchen with all the stuff you need, and smart bedrooms. Best of all you get a massive beamed living space for reading (find plenty of books) and relaxing. Sofas are large and squishy, logs for the wood-burner are on the house, and the whole place oozes good taste and generosity.
The kitchen has a big table for convivial meals, and you can stock up in Bucklers Hard, an historic fully restored 18th-century village on the riverbank. You'll also find pubs and restaurants there along with an interesting Maritime museum and a ferry to Yarmouth. Head off for watery fun with views over the Beaulieu river in one direction and across the Solent to the Isle of Wight in the other - sit on the jetty for a good mull, perhaps with a book, while yachts drift by through marshes full of birdlife. Don't forget to bring binoculars if you are interested in birdwatching.
Return to a large lawn for picnics, a potager to walk about in and a terrace round the other side to escape any wind - all with more dreamy views.
Características
- Wheelchair access
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible.
- Limited mobility
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible without steps.
- Children welcome
- Suitable for guests with children aged 3 and over.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Credit cards
- Credit or debit card payment accepted.
- English spoken
- Host speaks English, whether perfectly or not.
- Air conditioning
- Some, if not all, bedrooms are air-conditioned.
- WiFi
- Wireless internet access available.
- Pets welcome
- Please let the owner know if you want to bring pets.
- Public transport
- Within 10 miles of a bus/train station.
- Working farm
- Or vineyard.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property.
- Swimming pool
- On the premises.
- Bikes available
- On the premises to hire or borrow.
- Tennis court
- On the premises.
- Vegetarian meals
- Available on request.
- Licensed premises
- Alcohol may be served.
- Cash only
- Credit or debit card payment not accepted.
- Dogs welcome
- Dogs welcome in some public rooms.
- Handpumped ales
- Pub serves four or more handpumped ales.
- Wine list
- Pub serves eight or more wines by the glass.
- Food all day
- Food is served all day long.
- Babies welcome
- Suitable for guests with a baby or toddler under 3.
- Hot tub
- Available to all guests, but may require booking.
- Garden
- Grounds for guests to explore.
- Breakfast
- Available, but may come at extra cost.
- Self check-in
- Guests can arrive here and check in independently.
- EV charger
- Electric vehicle charging point.
Electricity included
Open fire / woodburner
Microwave oven
Central heating
Mobile reception
Television
Barbecue
Dishwasher
Cooked meals available
Washing machine
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles
Pub within 3 miles
Relaxation areas
Breakfast available
Breakfast included
Oven
Hob
Spa on site
Bar on site
Free parking on site
Free parking nearby
Paid parking nearby
Local points of interest from Sarah Wilson:
Puntos de interés sobre la región de
Sarah Wilson:
- Gins is a sailing landmark on the The Beaulieu River. You can catch a boat taxi during the summer months from the pontoon up to Bucklers Hard. It takes 20 minutes and costs £20. Have lunch at The Master Builders (also Sawdays) and as our guests get 10% off your food bill.
- In Bucklers Hard there is a small maritime museum, plus a coffee shop. You can walk from here to Beaulieu (1hr) alongside the river on boardwalks and tracks away from the roads. Kids will love listening to owls + it's perfect for little ones to explore.
- It's easy to get a private chef in here for special meals. or the Royal Solent Yacht Club is next door and does great food, the views are amazing. The kids can crab from here too. The Pig hotel is nearby and superb for a spoily treat. Walk from here too.
- To the land-side of Gins is the North Solent Nature Reserve which is known for its flocks of migrating birdlife. There are hides to watch from and you can walk out along the sea defences to look at The Isle of Wight and the bird reserve - big sky views!
- The New Forest is well worth exploring; walking, cycling, beaches, foraging, there is a great farm shop just up the road, Lymington town has a great Saturday market and shopping, Beaulieu village is closer and has lovely small shops, even a chocolaterie.
- There is an activity centre in the next village which offers paint balling, archery, kayaking, high wires and bike hire. The Motor Museum in Beaulieu is a must on a rainy day and there is also the famous Abbey.
Karen - Bath, United Kingdom
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Minimum stay: 2 nights. Prices are a guide only – please contact owners for current rates.
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Gins Lane, Beaulieu, SO42 7XG, Hampshire
