Isle of Wight cottages and self catering, South East England

Fort Norris, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, South East England

Sleeps 11
Weekly price range £1307 to £3162

Self catering accommodation in East Cowes sleeps 11.

Features include: Detached • Non Smoking • Pub Close By • Sandy Beach 5 Miles • Sea 5 Miles

Accommodation overview: A totally unique property built in 1790 Fort Norris was once the gatehouse to nearby Norris Castle. Both were alleged to be the playground of a young Princess Victoria her love of the area purportedly led to Prince Albert commissioning Osborne House which is just a few minutes away. From the impressive round entrance hall with its suit of armour Fort Norris is steeped in history and even the 17th century wooden panelling in the sitting room tells its own tale. From two observation platforms accessed by climbing the spiral staircase into its turrets there are stunning views of the sea with passing cruise liners and on occasion the Red Arrows. In addition to its unique accommodation outside lies an acre of grounds featuring a beautiful private walled garden and a summer house. Fort Norris is located in East Cowes an area that like its counterpart at Cowes boasts a major yachting facility. Less than two miles away is the famous St Mildred’s Church favoured by Queen Victoria whilst on the island and well worth a visit. The whole island with its many attractions for all interests is easily accessible. East Cowes is served by the Red Funnel ferry service from Southampton and Fishbourne (from Portsmouth) is only six miles away. Day trips to the mainland can be taken as a foot-passenger on the hovercraft from Ryde for Gunwharf Quays and the historic dockyard at Portsmouth. Shop pub and restaurant 1 mile. Sitting room with French doors to garden. Dining room. Kitchen. Double bedroom with additional sofa-bed (for +2) French doors to garden and en-suite WC. Steps to bathroom/WC (shower over bath) with bidet. Spiral stairs to first floor: Double bedroom. Spiral stairs to second floor: Double bedroom. External self-contained double bedroom with additional single bed (for +1) and en-suite bathroom/WC.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Sycamores, Brightstone, Isle of Wight, South East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £271 to £631

Self catering accommodation in Brightstone sleeps 4.

Features include: Short Breaks Detached Near the Beach • Close to the Sea sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Prettily tucked away on a quiet rural lane Sycamores once a simple country barn has been lovingly transformed into a warm and welcoming holiday cottage boasting vaulted ceilings and original beams. Set adjacent to the owners' home it lies a relaxing amble (½ mile) from the sandy beach and a few hundred yards from the island's only National Trust shop and museum and about a mile from glorious Mottistone Manor and Gardens (also N.T.). The surrounding area is wonderful for walking and cycling and a great array of activities and visitor attractions are easily accessible including a pearl factory and dinosaur farm museum. Pubs serving food and shops are found just over a mile away in Brighstone a village teeming with old world charm and featuring a church dating from 1190.

Open plan sitting room with electric 'wood burner effect' fire dining area and modern fitted kitchen area. Double bedroom. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/W.C. (shower over bath).

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Brixton Barn, Brighstone, Isle of Wight, South East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £317 to £692

Self catering accommodation in Brighstone sleeps 2.

Features include: Non Smoking • Pub Close By • Sandy Beach 5 Miles • Sea 5 Miles • Short Break • Romantic Break • Ultimate

Accommodation overview: Picture postcard perfect The Grove features Grade II listed thatched cottage together with a 200 year old thatched barn carefully arranged to ensure maximum privacy for individual guests or providing ample accommodation for six when booked together. Grove Cottage has grown from humble beginnings as a coachman's dwelling to a TV celebrity in the 1980's where its photogenic exterior and beautiful gardens were regular features of popular BBC sitcom Brush Strokes. Brixton Barn once a National Trust office has been converted with Travertine marble floors underfloor heating and a luxurious ensuite bathroom to provide outstanding accommodation for two. Set just ½ mile from a sandy beach and a ¼ mile stroll from the welcoming local pub and local village stores The Grove enjoys a wonderful location in the medieval village of Brighstone. Totally unspoilt and threaded with lovely walks and cycle paths the surrounding countryside is a joy to explore. There are miles of sandy beaches close by and a great range of attractions within a short drive. Newport 7 miles and sailing at Yarmouth 10 miles.

Comfortable sitting/dining room. Spacious well equipped kitchen with Range cooker. First floor: Double bedroom with king size bed and ensuite bathroom/WC with air bath and separate shower cubicle.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Rose Cottage, Niton, Isle of Wight, South East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Niton sleeps 6.

Features include: • Beach nearby • Pub nearby • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: The quintessentially English village of Niton provides the ideal setting for this deceptively spacious 1850 cottage. One of a pair tastefully extended, it provides a high standard of holiday accommodation. Located on the popular southern point of the island where the climate is mildest, away from high-density tourist areas. Nearest stretch of coastline is less than a mile with St Catherine’s lighthouse and miles of breathtaking NT down land. Blackgang Chine and Compton Bay within 10 minutes’ drive; Shanklin and Ventnor with sandy beaches, 15 minutes away. Ideally located for walking, cycling, riding, sailing, swimming or sunbathing. Shops and pub 100 yards.

Spacious open plan living room leading into sitting room. Large, open-plan kitchen/dining room with classic fitted units, double oven and French doors to rear secluded courtyard garden. Open staircase with open-tread stairs to first floor: Two double bedrooms; one with 5ft bed, one with sleigh bed. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with electric shower over Victorian-style roll-top bath. Separate toilet. Beamed throughout. All bedrooms with TV.

Loreto, Middleton, Isle of Wight, South East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Middleton sleeps 4.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: This charming and spacious adjoining holiday cottage lies in an AONB on the western side of the island, renowned for spectacular walks including West High Down and The Tennyson Trail. The Heritage coastline is popular for walking, visiting The Needles or one of the many beaches including Freshwater or Alum Bay famous for its coloured sands. Shops ¾ mile, pub 1mile.

Living room with open fire, wooden floor and French doors to front garden. Dining room with wooden floor and French doors to back garden. Kitchen with Belfast sink and tiled floor. Three steps up to fully-tiled bathroom with shower attachment and toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with ornamental fireplace and bay window. Two single bedrooms, one accessed by deep step. Shower room with toilet.

Morton Mews - Squealers, Brading, Isle of Wight, South East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Brading sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Just over a mile from the sandy beach at Sandown, these two very comfortable holiday cottages enjoy a quiet residential position with a large, shared south-facing garden complete with pond. Attractive and well equipped, they are set next to the owners’ home, and are just a short walk from the historic village of Brading, housing the oldest church on the Isle, together with shops, pubs and restaurants. There is a rich diversity of attractions on this beautiful island, including 65 miles of coastal walks and historic properties such as Carisbrooke Castle, Osborne House and the windmill at Bembridge. Newport 8 miles. Carp and coarse fishing 500 yards. Shops ½ mile.

Candlelight Cottage, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, South East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Ventnor sleeps 6.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Garden • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Beautifully presented, this superb Victorian house offers spacious, well-equipped holiday accommodation and has been lovingly restored. It enjoys a wealth of character and original features such as high ceilings and sweeping carved wood staircase, combined with modern kitchen and bathroom (one of which has a romantic freestanding Victorian roll-top bath with open fire). Situated in one of Ventnor’s most scenic areas opposite the attractive park, the cottage is a short stroll from the esplanade, botanical gardens, beach, local pubs and restaurants. Shop 1/2 mile.

Two steps to large tiled entrance porch. Spacious living room with ornamental fire. Dining room. Modern fitted kitchen with TV and tiled floor. Utility. First floor: Two double bedrooms, one with 5ft (zip & link) bed. Two bathrooms with toilets, one with shower cubicle. Second floor: Twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom. All bedrooms with TV.

Swallow Cottage, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, South East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Shanklin sleeps 5.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Beach nearby • Garden • Sleeps 5

Accommodation overview: Peacefully located in an idyllic rural country lane with many public footpaths, this delightful barn conversion is the perfect retreat for exploring the surrounding area. Completely refurbished throughout, it offers attractive and comfortable accommodation. Shanklin, with its popular beach and amenities, and picturesque Old Shanklin with its thatched roof-top shops and restaurants, are less than 5 minutes’ drive. For the outdoor enthusiast, walking, cycling, horse-riding, golf, fishing, sailing and birdwatching can all be found locally. Shop ½ mile.

Living room with electric ‘wood burner’. Well-equipped kitchen/dining room. Separate toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with TV. Twin bedroom with additional single bed (for +1). Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.

The Mill House, Brightstone, Isle of Wight, South East England

Sleeps 11
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Brightstone sleeps 11.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 11

Accommodation overview: This beautiful detached Georgian house dates back to the 1700s and stands elegantly within its own well maintained gardens. Peacefully located along a quiet rural lane country lane, The Mill House offers spectacular far reaching views across fields to the Downs, and is only 10 minutes’ walk to the sea. Across the lane is a pleasant walk beside the stream, also only 10 minutes, which leads to the picturesque village of Brighstone with its thatched-roof village shops, tearoom, pub/restaurants, and NT museum. This welcoming holiday home has been tastefully and lovingly refurbished throughout. Awarded the VisitBritain 5 star Gold Award, it offers a lovely country house feel, still retaining many features such as stone and wood floors, ornate fireplaces and high ceilings. Ideal for families, there is a formal living room with grand piano and a family room with TV. A selection of games, books and toys is also supplied. This area is fantastic for scenic walking and footpaths can also be followed to join the coastal path leading to Tennyson Down with its monument and breathtaking routes across miles of Heritage coastline. West High Down and Headon Warren are other popular walks in the area. The secluded sandy bays of Compton Totland and Colwell are all within 10 minutes’ drive and plenty of outdoor pursuits including sailing, fishing, golf, cycling, swimming and watersports can be found locally. West Wight is also home to the famous rock formations of The Needles, where there is a visitors park, amusements, chair lift, boat rides, lighthouse and the coloured sands at Alum Bay. The quaint historic sailing town of Yarmouth is also within easy reach, with promenade, fine restaurants and historic pub. Discover adventure/theme parks, NT homes and gardens, such as Ventnor Botanical Gardens, Carisbrooke Castle, Osborne House, also the Pearl Centre, Calbourne Water Mill which has 17th century water and stone mills boat rides, renewable energy centre and still provides flour to the island, vineyards, museums and wildlife centres. Shop and pub ½ mile.

Large living room with open fire and grand piano. Sitting room with wood-burning stove and TV. Dining room with wood-burning stove. Well-equipped kitchen with breakfast area, electric Aga and electric cooker. Twin bedroom. Shower room with toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with four-poster bed. Double bedroom with additional single bed (for +1). Two further double bedrooms. Bunk bedroom (for 1+1). Bathroom with roll-top bath, shower attachment and toilet. Bathroom with corner bath, separate shower cubicle and toilet.

Elm House, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, South East England

Sleeps 10
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Bembridge sleeps 10.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Pub nearby • Detached • Games Room • Garden • Sleeps 10

Accommodation overview: Standing elegantly within its large enclosed garden, this spacious detached family home offers ideal holiday accommodation for extended families or two families holidaying together. Having been tastefully furnished, this superb property has a large main living room with open fire, a study with broadband, a day room with lovely garden views and a games room with plenty of board games and table tennis. The large kitchen/breakfast room provides a great relaxing area in which to chat whilst cooking, and in addition there is a more formal dining room. Every care has gone into making sure that guests have a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
The nearest unspoilt beach is only a 5-minute walk, and is great for swimming and crabbing. Various footpaths from the edge of the village lead down to Forelands Beach (AONB) and Culver Down (NT) - an area abundant in wildlife and good for bird-watching. The quaint village of Bembridge has a wonderful collection of local shops including a farm shop, butcher and delicatessen as well as post office, gift shops, several fine restaurants, three pubs, the NT Windmill and the RNLI Lifeboat Station. Bembridge Harbour offers good sailing; there are two sailing clubs, fishing, and the fresh daily catch of crab and lobster can be purchased in the village. For the outdoor enthusiast there is golf (nearest course 15 minutes), water sports (sailing, wind and kite surfing), scenic walking, cycling or riding. There are numerous attractions to visit, including Carisbrooke Castle, Osborne House, NT homes and gardens, animal/wildlife centres, country/adventure parks, Shanklin Chine, steam railway, Ventnor Botanical Gardens, Calbourne Mill or The Needles in West Wight. Shops 880 yards, pub 350 yards.

Spacious living room with open fire. Large dining room. Spacious well-equipped farmhouse-style kitchen with Aga, electric cooker, breakfast area and tiled floor. Laundry room. Study. Day room. Games room with TV. Shower room. Separate toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with 6ft bed, dressing area and en-suite shower room and toilet. Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Double bedroom with 5ft bed and basin. Twin bedroom. Bunk bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.

Pixie Cottage, Newbridge, Isle of Wight, South East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £397 to £921

Self catering accommodation in Newbridge sleeps 6.

Features include: Short Breaks • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Easy Walk access • Pub near by sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Peacefully set on the fringes of Newbridge village this attractive and very comfortable single storey cottage enjoys lovely far reaching views to Brighstone Forest. Recently built and adjoining the owners' home it lies just 5 miles from the picturesque town of Yarmouth buzzing with all types of sailing craft – the island boasts miles of spectacular coastline. Places of interest to visit include Blackgang Chine Ventnor Botanical Gardens Carisbrooke Castle and Osborne House. Village shop 200 yards pub serving food 1 mile.

Entrance hall. Open plan sitting/dining room with electric fire and modern fitted kitchen area. Two double bedrooms one with ensuite shower room/W.C. Twin bedded room. Single bedroom (for alternative sleeping only). Bathroom/W.C. with separate shower cubicle.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

The Cowshed, Newport, Isle Of Wight, South East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £358 to £692

Self catering accommodation in Newport sleeps 4.

Features include: Non Smoking • Short Break

Accommodation overview: Located on a quiet country lane in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that belies its proximity to the beautiful and historic town of Newport the Cowshed is a holiday home with a view. Adjoining a 16th Century farmhouse the barn was added around 200 years later and has been converted in a style that is in keeping with its surroundings. Overlooking a large pond and boasting many original features yet comfortable enough to call home visitors can enjoy beautiful views from the comfort of the sitting room. They also have use of the owner’s garden where they might spy a handful of chickens or a small herd of Berkshire pedigree pigs located nearby. Whilst everything on the Isle of Wight is worth exploring the islands major town of Newport has an array of Georgian and Victorian architecture a gallery cinema three theatres pubs restaurants and shops. A little further afield are Ventor Yarmouth Cowes and Bembridge. Entrance hall. Open plan sitting room with dining area with French doors and kitchen. Double bedroom. Twin bedded room (zip and link to double by arrangement). Bathroom. Cloakroom/WC.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143