In a Unrivaled prominent position it is overlooking The Green, Hythe Pier
and facing Southampton Water. Situated centrally within the conservation
area of Old Hythe it commands superb views.
Hythe, where the Forest meet the Sea, boasts of having the oldest working
pier train in the world. Its narrow gauge railway takes passengers
to the pier head where the short trip is taken to Southampton.
The village, together with its mixture of Georgian, Victorian and modern
architecture, has many shops and is fortunate to have one of Britain's
favourite supermarkets, a small Waitrose, where excellence in foods may
be found.
There are a variety of local inns and restaurants within the village and
marina, where a complete choice of foods are served.
A free of charge public slipway is available for launching dinghies and
powerboats. Short term boat
storage is available from Hythe Marina.
The open walks in the New Forest are just 3 miles away. Exbury Gardens,
with its train ride through the Rhododendrons gardens and Beaulieu Palace,
with the renowned Motor Museum, are all within 15 minutes drive.
Two separate sandy/shingle beaches for swimming and sail boarding are at
approximately 6 miles
distance. Horse riding, golf, indoor swimming/sauna, rock climbing,
track cycling and dry skiing are also available in the ‘Hythe &
Waterside’ areas.
Power Rib Boat lessons may be taken at the Marina, 2 minutes walk away.
Bicycle hire is available within the village. Hythe also has an open air
market each Tuesday.
A 15 minute trip on the Hythe Ferry leaves every 30 minutes throughout
the day. It will take you to Southampton and passes closely to Southampton's
Dock Head.
The Isle of Wight is approximately 30 minutes by Hydrofoil or a 60 minute
Car Ferry trip and ferries depart hourly from Southampton, adjacent to
the Hythe Ferry landing jetty.
A little further afield, approximately 10 to 12 miles, we have the countryside
towns of Lyndhurst and Lymington. Within 35 minutes by car,
the City of Winchester, capital of Wessex, and at 40 minutes drive, Salisbury,
famous for the highest Cathedral spire in England. The resort of
Bournemouth with its fine sandy beaches is just 40/50 minutes drive.
But why travel?
Just relax and watch the World of Cruising pass your sitting room window.
An ever changing vista from...... "Captains House"
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