Our Bench — Wheelchair Accessible Holiday Accommodation
Our Bench Accessible Holiday Cottages in Lymington, New Forest
Wheelchair accessible · level access · disabled-friendly · experienced hosts · specialist facilities · designed for additional needs · booking now for 2025 & 2026
Our Bench offers accessible self-catering accommodation in Lymington, on the edge of the New Forest National Park. We have three purpose-built cottages, all with level access, ground-floor accommodation, accessible wet rooms with space for lateral transfers, kitchens with accessible work areas, and comfortable home-from-home furnishings. Individual cottages sleep between 2 and 5 guests.
We welcome full-time wheelchair users and guests with limited mobility who need level access, specialist furniture, or quiet spaces. Each cottage provides a height-adjustable profiling bed, additional electric head-and-foot riser beds, a bedroom ceiling hoist, and a level wet room with ample turning space—giving step-free access from your car to your bed.
Each cottage includes
- Electric head-and-foot riser beds and a height-adjustable profiling bed
- Ceiling hoist in the main bedroom
- Riser-recliner chair
- Central heating
- Off-road parking for one car (additional unrestricted street parking nearby)
- EV charging available
- Free Wi-Fi
- Accessible wet room
- A variety of optional additional equipment from shower chairs & commodes to Sara Stedys & Rotundas to make your stay easier
Our cottages are purposefully designed for guests with additional needs, yet homely and welcoming to everyone. Whether you’re looking for activities in the local area or guides to Lymington, the New Forest, day trips, and more, we have you covered.
Explore the area
Our wheelchair-accessible cottages are ideally situated for exploring the New Forest, the South Coast, Hampshire, and Dorset. We are a great base for day trips to the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, Southampton, Salisbury, Bournemouth, and Winchester. Enjoy theme parks, ornamental gardens, accessible bike rides, forest walks, coastal trips, museums, and more. See our two-week itinerary, plus guides to Lymington, the New Forest, and nearby day trips.
Choose the best cottage for your needs
Bench Cottage
- Sleeps up to 4
- Profiling bed; head-and-foot riser beds accessible by ceiling hoist
- Second twin bedroom
- Accessible wet room with H-track hoist and changing table
- Height-adjustable washbasin
- Wheelchair-friendly kitchen
- Open plan living space with riser recliner chair
Garden Bench
- Sleeps up to 5
- Profiling bed / carer’s bed with discreet ceiling hoist
- Accessible 2nd bedroom with triple beds
- Three head and foot riser beds & riser recliner chair
- Private, secure garden with sunny patio, dogs welcome
- Traditional wood-burner for winter breaks
- Off road parking with EV charger available
Little Bench
- Sleeps up to 2
- Profiling bed; head-and-foot riser beds accessible by ceiling hoist
- King or twin bed options
- Accessible wet room with optional shower chair
- Riser-recliner chair
- Level access throughout
- Quiet outdoor space & garden to enjoy
Book online
Our website is the most up-to-date place to book your accommodation. Choose your cottage, check available dates, and read through terms and conditions to book instantly and contact-free. Once reserve, we will email you a booking form for guest details and specific equipment requests on a first-reserved basis, to ensure we have everything ready for you.
Best time to visit?
Spring and autumn are fantastic—open spaces, quieter pubs, and newborn forest animals. Explore shades of green, friendly cafés, and pubs with outdoor seating. Gravel tracks suit mobility scooters and robust wheelchairs, or stay close to your car at scenic viewpoints.
Local attractions
Our Bench is two miles from the Georgian yachting town of Lymington and surrounded by the New Forest National Park. We’re in the village of Pennington on a bus route, around two miles from the nearest train station, backing onto open fields, and just a five-minute walk to a local shop for newspapers, fresh bread, fruit, vegetables and milk.
There are many accessible places to explore in the New Forest—fantastic walks, quiet spaces, and wide countryside views. The coast is a short drive: Milford on Sea, Barton on Sea, Highcliffe and Avon Beach. Southampton, Portsmouth, Bournemouth and Salisbury are within easy reach. For inspiration see our photo gallery of ideas.
Guest reviews, awards and special offers
Guest reviews and awards
“It has everything that a disabled person would want, including a changing-places-style wet room.” — Euan’s Guide
“Best Accessible Accommodation Award” — Disabled Motoring UK
“Recommended destination for guests with mobility difficulties” — Mail on Sunday
We are open all year with Special Offers Available
We offer a variety of special offers throughout the year and hold a waiting list in case of cancellations or you need a last minute break.
You are welcome to contact us directly for availability, especially for short breaks in the next 8 weeks, if you can not see the dates you are looking for. Short Breaks. Midweek breaks and weekends are available at selective times of the year.
Accessible holidays with essential equipment
Comprehensive equipment available: a choice of shower chairs, porter’s chair, Rotunda, Sara Stedy, manual wheelchairs, commodes, walkers, over-bed tables and more—so you don’t need to bring it all. We can recommend carers, companion services, accessible taxis, and places to visit, and arrange unique experiences to enhance your stay.
Booking now for 2025 & 2026
- Secure dates with a deposit; balance due 8 weeks before arrival
- Bespoke dates available over Christmas
- Short breaks, mid-week stays and weekends offered at selected times
- Waiting list available — tell us your ideal dates and we’ll notify you if they become free
Send us your enquiry
If you need different dates, extended stays, or multiple cottages, get in touch with your requirements. We can hold a booking for 7 days while awaiting BACS or cheque payment—ideal for holidays paid by care homes or agencies.
Online booking: book directly with us for the best prices — #BookDirect
Specialist self-catering accommodation
We provide detailed information on Changing Places facilities, holidays with carers, accessible attractions in and around Lymington, places to eat, and activity ideas for everyone. We can arrange hot-tub hire via a local company. Our cottages use 100% renewable electricity, and we offset gas used for heating and cooking. We encourage recycling and offer EV charging with Voltshare. Reduce emissions by using the bus service right outside our door.
Contact us
If you can’t find the information you need, please visit the individual cottage pages or contact us directly. Follow us on Facebook for ideas and last-minute offers.
