Lymington: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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GBP 79 - 140 Stanwell House Hotel
 This privately owned hotel rests in the heart of the picturesque Regency market town of Lymington, perfect for exploring the delights of the New Fores… MoreGBP 49 - 114 Premier Inn Lymington (New Forest, Hordle)
 Situated on the edge of the New Forest, this Premier Inn is minutes from stunning seaside towns such as Highcliffe and Lymington, and picturesque vill… MoreGBP 70 - 225 Passford House Hotel
 With a quiet, relaxing setting, in 10 acres of superb gardens, this beautiful country house hotel boasts excellent relaxation facilities, including in… MoreGBP 62 - 1,299 Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel & Resort
 Overlooking the Isle of Wight and the Solent, Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel has indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a spa and gym. Rooms have views of t… MoreGBP 89 - 110 Leyland Country House
 Situated in the New Forest National Park and 5 minutes’ walk from the market town of Lymington, Leyland Country House offers bright, individually de… More | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lymington: Guide
Lymington is a small port in Hampshire in the South England|south of England. It is adjacent to the New Forest and faces across the Solent to the western end of the Isle of Wight.
Lymington is a major yachting center, with several yacht clubs and a large marina, as well as a ferry port serving Yarmouth (England)|Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight.
Historically, Lymington was a center of the salt drying industry, where salt water was admitted to shallow lagoons and dried out. These abandonded lagoons (called saltings) have now become major sea bird reserves, and the area attracts ornithologists.
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Lymington is the terminus of a branch rail line from Brockenhurst in the New Forest, where it connects with direct main line service from London and many other parts of the country. There are two stations in Lymington; Lymington Town best serves the central area and marinas, whilst Lymington Pier is part of the ferry terminal complex. Train times can be found on the or by calling 0845-748-4950 from anywhere in the UK.
By road, Lymington can be approached from the west along the coast road (the A337 from Bournemouth. Any other direction requires a crossing of the New Forest with its sometimes congested roads. There are two alternatives; take the M27 to junction 1 and then the A337 through Lyndhurst and Brockenhurst, or leave the M27 at junction 2 and follow the A326 to Dibden Purlieu and then the B3054 through Beaulieu.
Lymington is linked to Yarmouth (England)|Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight by the which runs every half-hour.
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