Our Bench Guest House

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Little Bench and Bench Cottage Fully accessible self catering bungalows in the quiet village of Pennington, near Lymington on the edge of the New Forest National Park Telephone: 01590 673141 Email: enquiries@ourbench.co.uk

Off the lounge is the accessible master bedroom, which is equipped with two independent electric foot/head-riser Little Bench and Bench Cottage are a pair of semi-detached beds. These will be made up as a twin or double with fresh bungalows in the quiet village of Pennington close to the linen and duvets prior to your arrival (please let us know Georgian yachting town of Lymington. your preference).

Our Cottages

The cottages were built to a high specification using the Please note that our electric beds and riser/recliner chair National Accessibility guidelines, with level access and wide can only take a maximum weight of 21 stone. doors making them completely accessible and wheelchairfriendly.

Bench Cottage has a second bedroom, a twin bedded room, with access down the centre, so is able to accommodate up On entering either cottage, you go straight into the open to four guests. plan lounge which has an electric riser/recliner chair, leather sofa, coffee table, up lighter and reading light, LCD All our bedrooms have touch sensitive bedside lights, side Freeview TV with DVD, books, leaflets, maps and games, tables, and storage facilities. making this a relaxing and comfortable room.

The large shower room is the same in both cottages, with floor The dining area has a foldaway table with four chairs, stored level shower, drop down handrails and an adjustable-height underneath, a functional area for you to relax in and enjoy washbasin. Bath towels and hand towels are supplied for each a meal. All the crockery, table mats and glasses are provided. guest.

The lounge leads straight into an open plan kitchen, with split level work surfaces and lots of equipment for you to have a perfect holiday, including: dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, fridge with ice box, gas hob and electric oven, and the little extras, such as a digital radio, making it a real home from home.

There is a large parking and turning area outside the cottages along with a small garden and some outdoor seating.

For the comfort and safety of our guests, the premises and grounds are non-smoking areas, and we are unable to cater for pets.

Accessible Holidays are our Speciality Little Bench and Bench Cottage are built in the grounds of Our Bench. Mary, one of the owners, is registered disabled and uses a power chair. She knows how important it is for guests to have a holiday with the facilities they need.

For those guests who need a little help to enjoy their holiday, we have a range of accessible equipment which can be placed in your cottage prior to your arrival: • DMA Electric Mini Standard mobile hoist, which takes up to 18 stone weight. Please bring your own sling • Monkey pole (patient helper)

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Wheeled shower chair Lightweight folding wheelchair Zimmer (walking frame) High seat with arms, for washing etc.

Small stool for use in the shower or for washing Commode Folding three-wheeled walker Folding four-wheeled walker with seat Over-bed or chair table Lap tray on bean bag Two-tiered wooden tea trolley Bed guards (please note: if bed guards are used in the master bedroom, the electric beds cannot be operated)

Anyone using our specialist equipment does so at his or her own risk, and the proprietors of Little Bench and Bench Cottage accept no liability. All equipment must be returned clean and in working order.

Mobility scooters and wheelchairs can be hired for your holiday from Richens Care (0800 197 4065 or 01202 588102) who can deliver them to the cottages. An outside socket is available for charging.

We do our best to supply the equipment required, but we If you are using either of these services (or your own), cannot guarantee it. The equipment is not stored on the please inform them that you are staying at the cottages at premises, so please book it prior to your arrival. the rear of 9 Lodge Road, Pennington, Lymington, and to take the right-hand drive.

Arrangements can be made with a private care service who will call as required. Visitors have been very pleased with the For your peace of mind a hospital is only ten minutes care they have received from Care Rangers. It is advisable away by car, and you can register with the local surgery. to book early, on 023 8086 8866 or visit www.carerangers. co.uk. Please book with them direct.

Our Great Location Little Bench and Bench Cottage are situated in the village of Pennington on the outskirts of Lymington and accessed by a private drive beside Our Bench, 9 Lodge Road.

The village shops are only five minutes away, including a convenience store with post office, chemist, fish and chip shop, butcher and two pubs. The cottages back on to a sports field where the occasional football and cricket matches are held.

The Georgian yachting town of Lymington is only a twenty minute walk away or five minutes by car. The High Street is full of shops for you to browse and leads down to the Quay and Marinas. A lively market is held every Saturday all through the year. The ferry leaves from Lymington to the Isle of Wight where a wonderful day can be had exploring the Island.

Two miles from your holiday home is the beautiful New Forest National Park, where ponies wander through villages, cream teas can be tasted and many attractions visited. Take a stroll through the enclosures and see if you can spot a New Forest deer.

Alternatively, spend a day at the beach, or visit historic Portsmouth, Salisbury or Stonehenge.

Booking our Cottages Bookings are normally Friday to Friday with short breaks available from late autumn to early spring. For our latest availability, see our web site - www.ourbench.co.uk or give us a call.

Easy to find

“ The cottages are open all year and we recommend visiting in all seasons.”

Turn off the A337 in Pennington, just west of Lymington at a parade of shops (signposted Pennington village). This is South Street: continue along it, passing the village shops and you’ll see a church on your left - St Mark's.

Take the second turning on the right past the church, opposite the Common (Lodge Road), signposted Pennington Recreation Ground. The street sign for Lodge Road cannot be seen until you turn into the road. Little Bench and Bench Cottage are to the rear of Our Bench 9 Lodge Road on the right hand side.

Please drive along the right hand drive. There is ample parking at the end. Please remember to bring your arrival instructions with you.

For Sat Nav users the postcode is SO41 8HH.

Little Bench and Bench Cottage Self Catering Cottages

Correspondence to: 9 Lodge Road, Pennington, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 8HH Telephone: 01590 673141 Email: enquiries@ourbench.co.uk www.ourbench.co.uk