Luxury holidays in Lymington

Sandwiched between the Solent and the New Forest, with glimpses of the Isle of Wight, Lymington has all the markings of a hot-with-yachties harbour town – a Georgian high street garlanded with bunting, tucked-away tea rooms, a charming weekend market and a mooch-worthy marina. Lymington’s prime position is best showcased through the produce on offer at local eateries, where just-caught crab, Isle of Wight tomatoes and New Forest bacon get taste buds tingling.

When to go

Lymington shines in the summer months when alfresco activities are at their most appealing, and events such as the town’s seafood festival dot the calendar.

Getting there

  • Planes

    Bournemouth and Southampton’s international airports are each a 40-minute drive from this Hampshire outpost. Of the London hubs, Heathrow is nearest (90 minutes away by road), and Gatwick is still only a two-hour drive from Lymington.

  • Trains

    There are several services daily to Lymington Town and Lymington Pier from Bournemouth, Southampton and London; all rail routes require a change at Brockenhurst.

  • Automobiles

    You’ll want your own set of wheels – coastal paths, New Forest trails, sandy beaches and wishlist Hampshire sites, such as Hurst Castle and Beaulieu, are all a 20-minute drive away. Plus, you can take your car on the 40-minute ferry from Lymington to Yarmouth, on the Isle of Wight.