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" |
