The Old Bakery Annex in The New Forest

Located on the northern side of The New Forest, The Old Bakery has stood for over 160 years. Legend has it that it was originally intended to serve as a public house but, unable to acquire a licence, the house was put up for auction by the owner's estate at the King's Head Inn, in 1860 for the grand sum of £100. Since then it has served as a drapers, a grocers, a general store, a garage and a bakery. Situated up a bridleway, it provides a peaceful retreat, a short walk from local amenities. Located in the village of Redlynch, the main house has undergone significant renovation works in the last three years, part of which was to completely reconstruct the annex; turning it from a vehicle workshop into guest accommodation. Completed in 2017 the annex was constructed to the latest building standards and is completely self-contained with separate heating and hot water systems. Alongside radiators, the air-conditioning unit provides heating in the winter as well as cooling in the summer months. Totalling around 50 square metres, it was designed to be a light and airy space, with French doors giving access to its own terrace on the west side of the property. Perfect for couples or 2 persons sharing for a relaxing break in the peace and tranquillity of the New Forest! The annex has its own entrance door, accessible from the driveway, which leads into the main open-plan lounge, kitchen and dining area. From the lounge, there is a short corridor leading to a separate double bedroom with the bathroom being directly opposite the bedroom. We both normally work from home and are happy to greet guests on arrival to show them around the annex. Please contact us prior to arrival to arrange access to the property and, if you have any questions or enquiries, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Redlynch is a small village to the North of the New Forest served by a public house, The Kings Head Inn, the local store/Post Office, a chinese, a curry house and playground all of which are in walking distance of the house. Further North is the larger village of Downton providing additional services including a garage, pharmacy, tennis club, small supermarket and a selection of public houses. The medieval city of Salisbury is just a 15 minute drive, steeped in history, there is always plenty to see and do. Driving south of the village you can reach the coast in 40 minutes. The coastline offers an abundance of sandy beaches and water sports, as well as the ferry to the Isle of Wight. At the bottom of the lane is a bus stop providing public transport into Salisbury and Bournemouth, stopping at villages and towns such as Fordingbridge. The nearest train stations are located in Salisbury and Southampton airport. Sorry, we do not accept children or pets.