Ploughmans Cottage

All the essential details.

Here's your full run down of this place, inside and out...

Inside

Inside is colourful, eccentric, home-from-home and designed for easy-living. We are especially set up for families with children under 9 and welcome dogs too. The kitchen gets all the morning sun, great for lazy, sunny breakfasts - wind back the kitchen wall doors and let the birdsong flood in.

The sitting room seats 7 comfortably. The Smart TV here is tucked into the corner for those that don't want it, and would rather play board games (there are lots).

All the bedrooms will fit travel cots in them. We have 3 for guests. Two highchairs are available.

Floor plan

Sleeping...

Bedroom 1 :	Kingsize bed with en-suite shower room
Bedroom 2 :	Kingsize bed
Bedroom 3 :	Single bed (upstairs)
Bedroom 4 :	Triple bunk beds (downstairs)

Bathrooms...

One :	Shower room (downstairs)
Two :	En-suite shower room

All the rest...

Kitchen :	Range cooker / SMEG Fridge Freezer / Washing machine / Microwave / Dishwasher / Expresso coffee machine / Good selection of serving dishes and general cookery items
Mod Cons :	CD player and CD's, 23″ TV with Freeview TV / DVD player and good DVD selection
Connectivity :	WiFi (sometimes slow) but plays Netflix most of the time. The mobile signal is not good at the house - but it is by the pub!
Kids' Stuff :	Good selection of kids kit and toys. 3 cots / 3 highchairs / Toys for all ages of children / Wooden train set / Good fancy dress for ages 2-7 ish / Masses of games / Jigsaws and puzzles / Books / A large selection of kids (and adults) DVD / There are some outdoor toys / Willow dens / Our Gypsy Caravan (children of up to 7 ish can stand upright in it). The garden is enclosed and so far, no children have escaped! Also a stair gate at the top of the stairs.
Pets :	Horses and dogs welcome. There is a small charge per dog, per stay - rates for horses on request. Yard can be cleared for horses and grazing can be arranged. Dogs are allowed on the nearby beach all year around but please keep them near - there are nesting birds on the salt marshes in spring and summer. The garden is pretty well fenced but Houdinis will still escape.

Outside

Children are especially welcome. The garden has been designed for toddlers to explore and play. It is fully enclosed. There is a marshmallow brazier for kids to use – or take to the beach. Older family members are also well catered for. There are only 2 steps downstairs. There are very good viewing options of grandchildren in the garden. Dens, mini Gypsy Van (under 8s can stand in it). There are a few garden games. Don't forget your Crabbing kit - go to Lymington Quay. There is usually some at the house in the greenhouse.

Outside the garden has been designed for children under 9s, with dens, a twigloo, and willow tunnel but it’s our glorious mini gypsy caravan (onsite April to October only). It's a show-stopper for cuteness.

Gas BBQ here too.

Garden :

Large enclosed garden great for kids exploring adventures, with mini Gypsy caravan. Charcoal BBQ.

Parking :

Up to 3 cars

Home truths

During the month of November 2021 to March 2022 the Pig Shed will have a long term guest staying. They have two ponies who may be living in the stables and yard at the cottage. Please do not bank on them being there, but also, if they are there, whilst the owner is happy for people to have a cuddle with them, doing so is entirely at your own risk.

The garden is not set up for wild ball games. There is wooden fencing that really bangs when balls hit it. There are plenty of options for family play but we don't welcome wild and shouty play and want to respect our neighbours. Choose hide and seek, picnics, mini beast hunts etc.

The kids triple bunk bedroom has some quirks – the top ‘bunk’ is a mattress on the mezzanine of the second floor. It is reached by a staircase ladder and is as high as the ceiling so this bed will not be suitable for your group if you have young children but probably will be where they’ll want to sleep! There is a wooden railing to help stop people falling from the platform but it is high. The second bunk is also higher than normal – so not suitable for small children.
The kids toys and kit come primarily with the cottage not the Pig Shed annexe.

Just across the garden is the Pig Shed annexe. If you are renting just one part of the accommodation here, then there is a high possibility there will be another group of guests here. The gardens are fenced separate with wire fencing but kids can 100% see through it.  Do see pics and the virtual tour for layout.  Whilst we do talk to guests and explain this, we cannot guarantee that your fellow guests will be as perfect as you'd like and you will need to be tolerant of them.

There is an extra charge for logs and kindling to burn on the fire (November- March) but feel free to BYO!

If you want to rent both parts, please look at the Ploughmans and Pig Shed listing.

Accessibility

The house is suitable for less mobile folk. There are two bedrooms downstairs and a walk in shower room with some handles. But there are a few things we want to point out so you’re not surprised when you arrive.

The kitchen floor is split level, only 6″ but it may not suit some.
The downstairs bedrooms have access to a shower room and not a bath room, that is upstairs. There are no hand-rails on the stairs.
The house is entered via a porch which has a step up of 10″ and another step of 10″ into the boot room. There are smaller steps by the front door access. The doors in the house are NOT wide enough for wheelchairs. (Gins Barn is).
The downstairs shower room has a walk-in shower with a small 3″ lip into the shower itself.

So if you are organising a group with less mobile people then read our ideas (and tested excursions) read our blog 'Holidaying with less mobile folk? Here's where to go, what to do!'

And if you are organising a celebration for those in their 60's + please visit our blog post 'Four easy ideas for memorable 60th, 70th & 80th birthdays'

Booking Information

Free and included in your booking cost are: all bedding and linen, towels for the house, kitchen essentials, any baby kit you've requested and cleaning the house after you leave. We also supply some treats to get you going for tea when you arrive. Enjoy!

Arrival & Departure

Arrive from:	4pm
Depart before:	10am

Payment Info

Deposit:	50%
Balance Due:	45 days before your stay
Security Deposit:	£500