Luxury holidays in Lymington

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.