Booking Your Stay at Our Bench Holiday Cottages
Booking Your Stay at Our Bench Holiday Cottages
- Pick Your Perfect Cottage: Have a look at our cottages and check their availability on our website. Our site is always up-to-date with the latest info.
- Check the Fit: Make sure the cottage meets your needs. You can read the specific access statements for each cottage to understand their facilities:
- Review the Terms and Conditions: Before booking, please read and agree to our terms and conditions. Booking with us means you agree to these conditions.
- Reserve Your Dates: You can provisionally reserve your holiday dates over the phone or by email, but booking directly online is easiest. To confirm your booking, we must receive a completed booking form and your deposit within 2 days.
- Specialist Equipment: Check the specialist equipment we have available. Once we receive your deposit, we’ll confirm your equipment on a first-reserved basis. It's best to let us know as soon as possible. Don’t forget to book any extra services you may need, such as carers or companions. If you need a specific item, feel free to check before booking.
- Travel Insurance: Decide whether you need travel insurance—we recommend it for peace of mind.
Booking your self-catering holiday accommodation with us at Our Bench Self Catering Holidays is a breeze! Here’s how:
Short Breaks and Weekends
We offer short breaks and weekends during our low season (November to the end of February, excluding Christmas and New Year) for a 3-night long weekend (Fri, Sat, and Sun) or a 4-night mini break. Short breaks and weekends during the peak season (March to October) may be available last minute with full payment confirming the booking. Contact us directly for more details if there are none advertised and we have availability.
Waiting List
We rarely have cancellations, but if you need a specific week that’s already booked, feel free to get in touch. We can notify you if it becomes available, and we’ll share the news on our Facebook page.
Useful Information
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Terms and Conditions: Available for your reference - .terms and conditions
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Equipment Request Form: Sent out when your booking is secured. You can download a copy here.
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Information Pack: Sent out to all direct bookings. This includes guests' names, your access code, and any equipment requests. Copy of Information Pack
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Welcome Leaflet: Sent out to all guests a week or so before arrival. View it here: Welcome Pack
Information Sheets: Each cottage has a set of information sheets with details about local shops, the nearest hospital, wheelchair cafes, WiFi codes, and recycling. View it in advance of your stay here.
Access statements for Bench Cottage, Little Bench and Garden Bench - please note they are all different - each cottage is unique, so please check the specific statement for your chosen accommodation.
Data Protection: We promise not to sell or misuse your information. We will keep your booking details on record in case you come back and revisit. We may contact you via email after your stay to remind you to visit again or inform you of any offers. You can unsubscribe at any time or request we remove your details.
Nearest Shops, Restaurants, and Medical Facilities
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Shops: One Stop (with a post office) and Tesco Metro are less than a ½ mile walk from the cottages, providing essentials like milk, bacon, fresh bread, croissants, and your morning paper. There’s also a fish and chip shop and a chemist.
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Takeaways: The nearest Indian and Chinese takeaways are at the end of South Street. Domino's Pizza in Lymington offers delivery.
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Pubs and Restaurants: Six Bells Wetherspoons on Lymington High Street, The Ship on Lymington Quay, The Walhampton Arms just outside Lymington are just some of the many choices available
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Cafés: The Beachcomber Café at Barton, Mabels Café at Shallowmead Nursery, Otters Nursery in Lymington, and the Avon Beach Café at Highcliffe are delightful spots worth discovering. More details on our Lymington and New Forest pages.
Medical Facilities
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Doctors: Chawton House Surgery, 43 St Thomas’ Street, Lymington. Tel: 01590 672953.
You will have to register as a temporary resident. Tel: 01590 672953 - if you do this please remember to change back to your home after your stay, as otherwise you may find you miss appointments as your address will default to our cottages. -
Hospitals:
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Lymington New Forest Hospital, Wellworthy Road, SO41 8QD. Open 8am - 9pm. Appointments bookable by calling NHS 111.
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Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD.
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Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 7DW.
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- Chemist: Pennington Pharmacy, South Street, SO41 8ED. Tel: 01590 673745.
Specialist Facilities & Services
For more information on specialist facilities and services for your accessible holiday, please visit ourSpecialist Facilities page
Always Happy to help
We're always here to help with any questions you might have, no matter how big or small. We understand that everyone's needs are unique, and we genuinely believe there's no such thing as a silly question. Whether you're wondering about our cottage facilities, accessibility options, or the best places to visit nearby, we're just a message or a call away. We're more than happy to provide detailed information and ensure you have everything you need for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Feel free to reach out to us anytime—your peace of mind and satisfaction are our top priorities! 😊
Book Your Stay Today!
Nestled on the edge of the picturesque New Forest National Park and close to the charming town of Lymington, Our Bench Holiday Cottages are the perfect base for exploring the stunning natural beauty and delightful attractions of the area.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to enjoy a relaxing and accessible holiday experience.
