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WHERE ARE WE? In Brockenhurst within the New Forest National Park. Broad Oak, our very large house with good parking (& lockable storage for your cycle) is off Forest Track, in the centre of 4 footpaths, 8 mins walk to the Village and approx 15-20 mins walk to Brockenhurst MAIN LINE STATION with Bournemouth & Southampton stations approx 17 mins journey time by fast train. Rail and road connections are excellent, London-Waterloo taking 90 mins. You can even travel by train to Glascow from here. but please check these facts and figures for yourself.. Southampton is approx 35-40 mins by car.
......Recently BROCKENHURST, itself the biggest settlement in the New Forest, was named (in the Telegraph I believe) among the best places to live in the UK - , and some years ago, the top holiday destination in the world!. <That just has to be an exaggeration; but this IS a special place to live, with excellent amenities, shops, spas, 3 Pubs and wine bar; eateries include an Indian Restaurant and yes even a fish and chips shop and chinese takeaway. Within 3 miles we also have 'The Pig' of national acclaim.
Clubs/Societies? Numerous! Our Village Hall has regular CINEMA nights with current and specialist films, a Stage and several large rooms on two floors for various activities.
This is a wonderful area for walking riding and cycling; miles and miles of freedom in all directions starting from our gate. And/or you can join the sailing fraternity in Lymington (7 mins by train) or you can use Lymington leisure centre for swimming and gymn at excellent prices. Alternatively you can use the gymn at Brockenhurst Tertiary College, or several local Hotel pools/gymns as-and-when <a visit to the THAI SPA at Careys Manor just has to be an event...or you can join one of several Hotel Fitness Clubs.
.................The ROMANY VARDO en-suite (complete with Crystal ball!) is a light bright first floor en-suite, with triple windows overlooking the rear garden of our large Country House. If you prefer we can theme this room as SAILAWAY(a luxury ship's cabin,) perhaps something else(?) or even ...PLAIN..
COST FOR an ongoing MON-FRI? Our Spareroom en-suite price in the Romany Vardo would be £145. for 4 weekday nights for Solos.. The price would INCLUDE Quality Food in your own fridge, for your weekly arrival. We would consult with you but typically you might expect to find * eggs*, Yoghurt*, UNhomogenised milk*.......organic* if we can., Other Proteins? cold chicken, ham etc etc .. Individual or SPECIAL DIETS? Yes.; we want you to enjoy your food and to tht end we will continue to consult you and exchange any food you don't like we'll always consult with you
Should you occasionally wish to stay in situ at weekends, (perhaps with a partner) that too will be possible.
YES we can offer the Romany Vardo ensuite (and sometimes other accommodation-see TAdvisor) for Full weeks? Part weeks? One offs? Short term? Longish short term?
SECURITY?. We agree end dates with you while still continuing to be as flexible as possible, and there are many ways in which we are happy to help our Guests find longer term accommodation if that's what they want. No cost for help, of course. We may require 3weeks payment in hand and ask for 3weeks notice. However the chances of you being able to leave without giving 3weeks notice are good if you keep us informed of your plans, enabling us to have someone waiting in the wings.
FURTHER FINANCIAL ADVANTAGES? there would always be financial benefit, if, by arrangement with you, we were able to let to New Forest Paying Guests when you were away for pre-known breaks or holidays, (probably at peak?) and for periods when we were not servicing for you - eg when you had informed us that you would be absent for your designated period.
......FLEXI-LETs - The Romany Vardo en-suite is available as I write but. as always, we are happy to wait for someone honourable, pleasant ....and as fair minded as we are. Want to start from a different day of the week or to use us for an ongoing series of weekends or for a one-off weekend? Unlikely to be a problem.
......A WEEKEND BREAK? We can also accommodate you solo or with partner in our Magic Carpet .Hideaway for 2 or 3 night weekends.
........WHO MIGHT CONSIDER OUR ACCOMMODATION TO BE OF INTEREST?
Those wishing to stay in the area, for purposes of business, or on contracts.... on prolonged visits to friends or relatives...requiring a start-up base for a new job or a place from which to explore the area for a new home? ....between property sale and purchase...those leaving a relationship...? This is not a definitive list but whatever your reason for choosing us, we would always want you to enjoy your time at Broad Oak.
WHO ELSE MIGHT YOU FIND RATTLING AROUND HERE? Our adult family, friends, and residents like yourself who have come via Spare room.......... ..............periodically interwoven with Visitors to The New Forest...,
WHAT DO WE OFFER? We offer an immaculate blissfully comfortable king size Hypnos (royal seal) voted among the best of beds year by year. Our Hideaways provide a great many facilities including TV, microwave, fridge, toaster kettle etc enabling a high degree of privacy, for autonomous living and entertaining. However please note, in line with rating guidance although we are permitted to provide (free of charge) some personal portable cooking facilities if so requested, passionate Serious cooks are unlikely to find us suitable.....which brings us to Fire risk. During our big build we added self closing doors. and a seconday staircase, and continue to be no less careful in our electrical choices. .you’ll also have a shared LAUNDRY ROOM weekly LINEN and TOWELS with SERVICING etc, downstairs CLOAKS and Courtyard Terrace garden with tables and chairs, – Broadband, OFF-ROAD PARKING and LOCKABLE GARAGING for bikes.
BILLS? None. We are responsible for all bills. The house is very large ..and warm. You'll not only find many provisions provided, we'll also supply all cleaning materials from washing powder through to loo-cleaner, loo rolls etc.
WHAT IS IT LIKE TO LIVE HERE? This is a beautiful house in a beautiful area and If you want to invite a friend home, no problem. We aim for a warm friendly atmosphere., although I'd also say that the size of Broad Oak allows us all a great deal of privacy - the downside of which will be occasions when you'll return home and meet no-one at all, at least not by chance. NB the gender details listed are likely to change from time to time.
As a rule of thumb you will not be held to a lease but you may be required to sign an agreement of sorts.
WHAT WOULD WE REQUIRE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? Overall, the sort of things you would want to know about anyone sharing your home, if you were in our position. Our first question would be to ask about your situation and your plans - all straightforward stuff .But among other questions we would ask you for contact details for your designated NEXT OF KIN and your EMPLOYER.
IF YOU ARE STAYING UNDER THE MONDAY TO FRIDAY/PART WEEK CATEGORY, CAN YOU LEAVE SOME OF YOUR BELONGINGS HERE on the days you return home? Yes
We will provide you with an additional half cupboard and space for a lidded crate, light in weight when filled, and you might also want to leave a not-too-large locked suitcase here. If no outsider is expected to use the room at the weekend you need not disturb your belongings. We are open to discussion on such matters.
IF YOU NEED A FAST RESPONSE PLEASE CALL US ON THE NUMBER PROVIDED, although, because I am often working at my PC well into the early hours when no-one phones or needs me, that usually results in my rising later. But I check my emails several times a day and would, if you like, be happy to phone you.
Very Best Regards
Sue and Mike Joiner