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Milford on Sea
The large village of Milford on Sea is located on
the south coast of England in the county of Hampshire near to the
New Forest. With a population of approximately 4,000, Milford has a
variety of shops, restaurants and pubs in its high street, which
borders the village green.
The village is scenic in location, protected from development by a
surrounding "green-belt" of land. From the beach in Milford ?
affectionately called so by its residents ? The Needles of the Isle
of Wight are clearly visible on a fine day.
Slightly further east is Keyhaven, with its boatyard and bird
sanctuary. Protruding southwards from Keyhaven is Hurst Spit,
approximately two miles of shingle, from the end of which the
inhabitants of Hurst Castle used to watch over the Solent. The
castle was built by Henry VIII, and is now visitor oriented, with a
museum and caf? A seasonal ferry makes the trip across the marshes
as an alternative to the blustery walk.
Perhaps the most awe-inspiring views from Milford are along the
coast to the west on a clear night, when the conurbation of
Christchurch, Bournemouth and Poole can clearly be seen, together
with the stars reflecting on the ? usually ? gentle ocean.
History and Development: Milford began as a Saxon settlement and 500
years later (Domesday Book, 1086 CE) comprised a small manor with a
church, a mill and about 50 inhabitants. It belonged to Christchurch
Priory from about 1107 to 1539 and then passed into the hands of
various courtiers and city merchants, mainly as a distant
investment.
Milford's resources were its agriculture and the seasonal production
of sea-salt, later supplemented, in fair degree, by smuggling.
Development progressed slowly in accordance with the times until, in
the latter part of the eighteenth century, wealthy newcomers moved
in to buy up farms and build fine houses. Their advent materially
changed the character, outlook and social structure of the village.
Their Georgian houses serve today as a reminder of that turning
point.
The salterns were less fortunate. After much expansion in
mid-century, they declined rapidly in the 1780s and only a small
remnant survived to fade slowly away after 1800. Their reclaimed
land is today an area of great natural beauty.
Little further development took place until the 1880s, when the
local landowner planned to convert Milford into a premier seaside
resort, adding "on-Sea" to the village name. The scheme failed in
its major objectives, but gave Milford a layout and an ordered
development that lasted well into the present century.
Despite much new building in recent years, Milford still retains its
character and unity as a village.
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Bed and breakfast
Briantcroft, George Road, Milford-on-Sea SO41 0RS
Email
info@briantcroft.co.uk
Phone: 01590 644355 Fax: 01590 644355
Mobile: 07711 875270 |
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Bed and breakfast
Bay Trees Bed And Breakfast, 8 High Street, Milford-on-Sea
SO41 0QD
Email
rp.fry@virgin.net Phone: 01590 642186
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Bed and breakfast
Alma Mater, 4 Knowland Drive, Milford-on-Sea SO41 0RH
Phone: 01590 642811 Fax: 01590 642811
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Bed and breakfast
Cherry Trees, Lymington Road, Milford-on-Sea SO41 0QL
Phone: 01590 643746 Mob: 07976 382828
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Bed and breakfast
Ha'penny House, 16 Whitby Road, Milford-on-Sea SO41 0ND
Phone: 01590 641210 Mob: 07790 975542 Fax: 01590 641227
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Bed and breakfast
Laburnum Cottage, 19 Carrington Lane, Milford-on-Sea SO41 0RA
Phone: 01590 644225 Mob: 07780 681583
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Bed and breakfast
Carrington Farmhouse, 22 Keyhaven Road, Milford-on-Sea SO41
0QY
Phone: 01590 642966 Fax: 01590 644598
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Cottage
Forest Farm, Barnes Lane, Milford-on-Sea SO41 0RR
Phone: 01590 644365 Fax: 01590 644365
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Cottage
Harmony, 53A Knowland Drive, Milford-on-Sea SO41 0RH
Phone: 01590 641779 Mob: 07808 215567
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Cottage
The Old Bakery, Lymington Road, Milford-on-Sea SO41 0QR
Phone: 01425 620733
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Cottage
Pine View Cottage, 6 Windmill Close, Milford-on-Sea SO41 0XS
Phone: 01590 643746 Mob: 07976 382828
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Cottage
Windmill Cottage, 22 Windmill Close, Milford-on-Sea SO41 0SX
Phone: 01590 643516 Fax: 01590 641255
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Cottage
Shorefield Country Park, Shorefield Road, Milford-on-Sea SO41
0LH
Phone: 01590 648331 Fax: 01590 645610
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Cottage
Downton Holiday Park, Shorefield Road, Milford-on-Sea SO41 0LH
Phone: 01425 476131/01590 642515
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Cottage
Saltmarsh, , Milford-on-Sea
Email
gardctg@aol.com Phone: 01590 642965
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Cottage
The Little Garden Flat, Briantcroft, George Road,
Milford-on-Sea SO41 0RS
Email
florence.iles@lineone.net
Phone: 01590 644355 Mob:07711 875270 Fax:
01590 644355 |
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Hotel
South Lawn Hotel, Lymington Road, Milford-on-Sea SO41 0RF
Email
enquiries@southlawn.co.uk Phone: 01590 643911 Fax: 01590
644820
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Hotel
Westover Hall Hotel, Park Lane, Milford-on-Sea SO41 1PT
Phone: 01590 643044 Fax: 01590 644490
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Hotel
The Baytrees, 8 High Street, Milford-on-Sea
Phone: 01590 642186
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Camp site
Carrington Park, New Lane, Milford-on-Sea
Phone: 01590 642654
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Camp site
Lytton Lawn Touring Caravan Pk, Lymore Lane, Milford-on-Sea
SO41 0TX
Phone: 01590 643339 Fax: 01590 645610
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Camp site
Downton Caravan Park, Shorefield Road, Milford-on-Sea SO41 0LH
Phone: 01590 642515 Fax: 01425 476131
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