Plover Cottage

Described as ‘the curious angular house’ by the locals, Plover Cottage is 200 years old. It was formerly a shoemaker’s house, and also once the local dentist’s surgery. Occupying a very convenient location, it makes an ideal holiday getaway for couples or small families who wish to explore the area. Milford on Sea, one of the last remaining seaside villages, is popular year-round, with a good selection of pubs, restaurants and local shops. The cottage is only 10 minutes’ walk from the beach and five minutes from excellent birdwatching areas within a popular conservation area, including the marshes and Sturt Pond, where there is a hide. Walk along Hurst Spit to Hurst Castle (English Heritage), about 1½ miles away, where Charles I was imprisoned; there is also a ferry from nearby Keyhaven to the castle. It is a scenic walk over the cliff tops to Barton-on -Sea, and you can stop off at the cafe for refreshments en route. There are Victorian Pleasure Gardens throughout the village which follow the river, and keen walkers can take the coastal path from Keyhaven Nature Reserve to Lymington. We are very happy for you to bring your dogs here, please use the dog towels inside the lobby area. All we ask is that they do not go upstairs or on the sofa.