Bench Cottage, Lodge Road, Lymington, Hampshire SO41 8HH
Self-catering - Sleeps 4
Welcomes adults, children, wheelchairs
Average Rating from 14 reviews: 4.89
A semi detached bungalow providing wheelchair-friendly self catering accommodation on the outskirts of Lymington, 2 miles from the New Forest National Park. It has been purpose built to cope with nearly everyone’s needs, especially those less able.
The accommodation comprises an open-plan kitchen, lounge and dining area, two bedrooms and fully accessible shower room. Sleeps up to four people including well behaved children and babies. Electric foot and head riser beds in both bedrooms and an electric riser-recliner in the lounge. Also a list of mobility equipment including hoists, monkey poles, rota stand, shower chairs and wheelchairs all available at no extra charge if required.
The New Forest National Park is only 2 miles away with 93,000 acres of Forest to explore. Catch the New Forest Ponies wondering through some of the villages, walk through the enclosures and see if you can spot a Fallow or Red Deer. The ferry leaves Lymington for a day trip to the Isle of Wight or take a river cruise from Lymington Quay.
- Level parking and entrance throughout
- Electric riser-recliner in Lounge
- All beds electric foot and head riser
- Fully accessible modern kitchen
- Washing machine, access to tumble drier
- LCD digital television with DVD.
- 5 minutes by car to Lymington
- 2 miles to New Forest National Park
- 4 miles to beaches
- Accessible walks along Lymington river
“Mrs Lewis is very helpful and has made every effort to provide exactly what we need”
“Even better than the advert thanks to the facilities available for my disabled wife”
“Was more spacious than expected”
“We were able to borrow aids for our disabled son from the owner”
“Owner very friendly, helpful and welcoming”
“Everything was as stated in the advert and exactly as expected”
“The bungalow is very well suited to wheelchair users”
“Mrs Lewis is a charming lady who was readily available to offer advice and assistance at all times”
“property in a very quiet road, so it is very peaceful”
“Well adapted for disabled”
“Lots of additional equipment provided free of charge”
Review Review No. 14 of 14
Debbie M - Croxley Green
Our party:- Adults:
- Ages:
- Children:
- Ages:
- 2
- 50
- 2
- 14
7 Nights
October - 2013
- Relaxing
- Touring
- Walking
- Beach / Sea
- Shopping
- Entertainment
- Local Food
“Ideal for disabled users”
Booked this property because it was disabled-friendly. The owner is fully aware of the needs of the disabled. Lots of equipment available at no extra cost.
The owners live on site so are available if needed. Very well cleaned and well supplied with household appliances along with kitchen equipment.
Electric shower providing constant hot water. Level entrance to building although the key safe is a bit tricky to open. Owners took in the home delivery and put it away.
Ideal for wheelchair users.
Within walking distance of town
Fresh fish and chip shop in High Street
En Route:Museums in Southampton
Debs M, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, Herts - April 2014
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Recommended on 01/04/2014
By Debbie M - Croxley Green
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Review Review No. 13 of 14
Valerie M - Basingstoke
Our party:- Adults:
- Ages:
- 2
- 66 - 95
7 Nights
September - 2013
- Relaxing
- Touring
- Local Food
- Walking
- Beach / Sea
- Shopping
- Entertainment
“Excellent accommodation providing comfort for anyone with a disability”
Bench Cottage is a brilliantly designed bungalow for people with disabilities. From an easy-acess shower, riser-recliner chairs and wide doorsways, to lever taps and touch-sensitive lamps - everything has been carefully thought about and provided. There was also a long list of additional equipment which could be requested at no extra cost.
Bench Cottage is situated a short distrance from both the New Forest and the coast, and has many places of interest to visit nearby.
It has enabled us to have a lovely holiday which otherwise would have been denied us through disability.
The knowledge that someone with a disability can have a comfortable holiday.
Local Gems:The White Hart, Pennington
The Smugglers Inn, Milford
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Valerie M at Basingstoke, Hants - April 2014
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Recommended on 01/04/2014
By Valerie M - Basingstoke
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Review Review No. 12 of 14
Jo B from Clapham, Beds
Our party:- Adults:
- Ages:
- 3
- 27 - 45
7 Nights
May - 2013
- Relaxing
- Touring
- Walking
- Beach / Sea
- Shopping
- Entertainment
- Local Food
“One of the best holidays we have ever had!”
As someone in our party has a physical disability and uses a wheelchair, wheelchair access was an important factor in the suitability of our holiday accommodation.
We were not disappointed by Bench Cottage. It has provided us with everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. The layout is superb. We especially liked the layout of the wet room and the fact that the wash basin is height adjustable. The electrically adjustable beds were very comfortable.
We would have no hesitation in recommending Bench Cottage to others and are already saving in order to come back ourselves!
The cottage is in a lovely peaceful location, away from busy main roads.
Local Gems:You will need to bring your own toilet rolls as you are only provided with one by the owner.
JB, Clapham, Beds - 13th May 2013
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Recommended on 13/05/2013
By Jo B from Clapham, Beds
Mary Lewis, owner Bench Cottage - 14th May 2013
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Review Review No. 11 of 14
Sandra S from Kent
Our party:- Adults:
- Ages:
- 3
- Snr Citizens
7 Nights
July - 2010
- Relaxing
- Touring
- Beach / Sea
- Walking
- Shopping
- Entertainment
- Local Food
“Excellent”
A disability-friendly bungalow with own parking space. The bungalow had everything we needed for someone in a wheelchair with limited mobility.
Quiet residential area with nearby local shops. The owner provided details regarding accessible local sites, shops, restaurants etc.
Owner provided an extensive list of equipment that could be provided in advance at no extra cost. All equipment was in the cottage on arrival and made things so much easier for the disabled visitor
Disability-friendly
Lots of additional equipment provided free of charge
There was a huge choice of additional equipment provided in advance
Local Gems:Wallampton Arms PH - Tuesday and Thursday ’Theme Night Buffets’ are excellent value. Carvery on a Monday
En Route:We travelled from Kent to the New Forest and finding somewhere to stop that was suitable for a wheelchair user was difficult
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Recommended on 11/08/2010
By Sandra S from Kent
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Review Review No. 10 of 14
Brenda J from Ruislip
Our party:- Adults:
- 3
7 Nights
July - 2010
- Relaxing
- Touring
- Golf
- Walking
- Beach / Sea
- Shopping
- Entertainment
- Local Food
“Excellent”
Pleasant private location
Easy parking
Short walk to Lymington
Many places of interest to visit
Local shops & Chinese takeaway (will deliver) nearby
Well adapted for disabled
Be Aware:Shower is rather small
(NB - Please see Owner’s Reply at foot of review)
Bolderwood Arboretum
The walk from Barton on Sea to Milford on Sea - very wheelchair-friendly
High Corner Inn, Linwood
Please note that this Winter (2010) we will be altering our showers into wet rooms - Mary.
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Recommended on 05/08/2010
By Brenda J from Ruislip
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Review Review No. 9 of 14
Marty H from Chelmsford
Our party:- Adults:
- Ages:
- 4
- 24 - 95
7 Nights
July - 2010
- Relaxing
- Touring
- Beach / Sea
- Shopping
- Local Food
- Walking
- Entertainment
“It was perfect and caters for the disabled very well”
Bungalow is situated at back of owner’s property in a very quiet road, so it is very peaceful. It’s like home from home.
Right on the edge of the New Forest, so there are plenty of nice little rides and villages to visit.
There’s a local shop and a chip shop five minutes’ walk away.
Only a 10 minute drive to the town of Lymington (what more could you want)
Owner is very obliging
Specially adapted for disabled people - you can borrow everything to help with one’s needs.
Nothing - it was perfect
Local Gems:There are so many local gems....
Walk along the seafront at Barton Milford
Gardens at Bournemouth
Deer feeding at Bolderwood
We were travelling from Chelmsford, Essex and we didn’t stop until we got to the New Forest as we had a 95 year old in a wheelchair, so we found lots of parking areas in the forest, rather than keep getting her out of the car.
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Recommended on 05/08/2010
By Marty H from Chelmsford
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Review Review No. 8 of 14
Mrs M.J.W from Rainham
Our party:- Adults:
- Ages:
- 2
- 80
7 Nights
July - 2010
- Relaxing
- Walking
- Touring
- Beach / Sea
- Shopping
- Entertainment
- Local Food
“Good”
Mrs Lewis is a charming lady who, despite her own disability, was readily available to offer advice and assistance at all times.
5 star plus for disability assistance
Comfort
Be Aware:Only problem was inability to use the toaster because it set off the smoke alarm, but the alarm was placed where the fire authorities insisted, so owner could not be held responsible!
Local Gems:The area generally - excellent Waitrose for shopping!
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Recommended on 10/07/2010
By Mrs M.J.W from Rainham
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Review Review No. 7 of 14
Susan B from Portslade
Our party:- Adults:
- Ages:
- 3
- 20 - 69
14 Nights
June - 2010
- Relaxing
- Touring
- Beach / Sea
- Shopping
- Local Food
- Walking
- Entertainment
“Excellent”
The bungalow is very well suited to wheelchair users.
A lot of thought has gone into the decor and contents.
The kitchen is accessible for use by a wheelchair user, as is the bathroom.
A lot of attention has been paid to detail, to make the accommodation ’Home-from-Home’ - little details well thought out - eg digital clocks at bedside
Very well adapted for wheelchair user
Be Aware:Many extra aids available eg hoist, shower chair
Local Gems:Mudeford Quay
Lymington Quay
Burley Village
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Recommended on 07/07/2010
By Susan B from Portslade
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Review Review No. 6 of 14
Brian H from Uppingham
Our party:- Adults:
- Ages:
- 4
- 55 - 62
7 Nights
November - 2009
- Relaxing
- Touring
- Beach / Sea
- Shopping
- Local Food
- Walking
- Entertainment
“Even in November, excellent!”
Everything was as stated in the advert and exactly as expected.
All our needs were catered for, plus easy access and off-road parking. Bungalow was warm and comfy.
There are plenty of places to see and visit. My favourite, apart from The Forest, was Beaulieu Motor Museum.
For disabled guests, it is worth noting they are registered with the local doctors, and a hospital is close by if needed. - (NB - Please read Owner’s Reply (1) at foot of page)
I will go again.
Quiet, peaceful.
Plenty to see locally
The beds are electric, but did not rise (NB - Please read Owner’s Reply (2) at foot of page)
Local Gems:Restaurant in sea front car park - Highcliffe
En Route:Travelling from Rutland. Needed disabled toilet and snack so stopped in service station on the M3
Owner’s Reply:
(1) - With regard to the local doctors, they have changed their procedure recently and this means you need to register with them either prior to staying, or during your stay with us in order to use them.
(2) - Please note that the reviewer is quite right in saying that they are not Profile beds, but nor do we advertise them as such. They are standard size beds with an electric control to either raise the feet or the head end ie. electric foot and head riser beds - which work independently of each other when used as a double.
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Recommended on 12/12/2009
By Brian H from Uppingham
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Review Review No. 5 of 14
Mary H from Chelmsford
Our party:- Adults:
- Ages:
- 4
- 24 - 94
7 Nights
August - 2009
- Relaxing
- Touring
- Beach / Sea
- Shopping
- Local Food
- Walking
- Entertainment
“Excellent holiday - catered for all our needs”
Very well maintained two-bedroom bungalow on the edge of the New Forest.
Close to shops and lots of picturesque villages, with coastline nearby.
Owner very friendly, helpful and welcoming.
Accommodation very accessible for wheelchair users
Walk along Milford on Sea coastal path with views of the Isle of Wight
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Recommended on 27/08/2009
By Mary H from Chelmsford
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Review Review No. 4 of 14
C.H from Yate
Our party:- Adults:
- 4
7 Nights
July - 2009
- Relaxing
- Touring
- Beach / Sea
- Shopping
- Local Food
- Walking
- Entertainment
“Well up to expectations”
The bungalow is very comfortable and clean.
Proximity to Lymington - fair.
Access by car to the New Forest - excellent.
We were able to borrow aids for our disabled son from the owner
Provision made for disabled visitors
Be Aware:Better access to garden would be great
Local Gems:Cafe Uno, Lymington - very obliging staff and food excellent. Good access at rear (ask them)
The Fighting Cocks pub near Fordingbridge - as above!
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Recommended on 28/07/2009
By C.H from Yate
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Review Review No. 3 of 14
J. P from Frimley Green
Our party:- Adults:
- Ages:
- 3
- 51 - 82
7 Nights
June - 2009
- Relaxing
- Walking
- Touring
- Beach / Sea
- Shopping
- Entertainment
- Local Food
“Comfortable, peaceful, excellent”
Bench Cottage has everything to suit a wheelchair user, as well as being clean, comfortable and having everything we required.
Was more spacious than expected
Well situated near The New Forest.
Everything was suitable for the disabled person
Local Gems:The White Hart, Pennington, Lymington - great food
En Route:From Frimley Green, Camberley - no stop required
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Recommended on 17/07/2009
By J. P from Frimley Green
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Review Review No. 2 of 14
D.W. from Bognor Regis
Our party:- Adults:
- Ages:
- 4
- 65 - 76
3 Nights
May - 2009
- Relaxing
- Touring
- Walking
- Beach / Sea
- Shopping
- Entertainment
- Local Food
“A complete success!”
Even better than the advert thanks to the facilities available for my disabled wife.
Without exception, we found the accommodation and surroundings superb
We have recommended Bench Cottage to all our friends.
Comfort
The equipment available, if required
Exbury Gardens
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Recommended on 03/07/2009
By D.W. from Bognor Regis
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Review Review No. 1 of 14
Linda N from Tadley
Our party:- Adults:
- Ages:
- 4
- 32 - 55
7 Nights
April - 2009
- Relaxing
- Walking
- Beach / Sea
- Shopping
- Local Food
- Touring
- Entertainment
“Excellent. Very good value for money and have already recommended to friends!”
Bench Cottage is an excellent cottage that is very well equipped for people with disabilities. It provides everything you need for a comfortable stay.
The accommodation is very clean and welcoming, providing everything you need for your stay.
It’s in a perfect location for days out, close to lots of tourist attractions.
Mrs Lewis is very helpful and has made every effort to provide exactly what we need for our group.
We have had two wonderful holidays at the cottage and will be returning soon.
Location
Cleanliness
Relaxing and well-equipped
Lymington Market is excellent
En Route:Travelled from Tadley in Hampshire, we had two wheelchair users with us and we stopped off at Lyndhurst
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Recommended on 05/05/2009
By Linda N from Tadley
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