Isle of Wight self catering and cottage accommodation

Cheverton Farm - Brummell Barn, Shorwell, Isle of Wight, South East England

Sleeps 11
Weekly prices from: £1300

Self catering accommodation in Shorwell sleeps 11.

Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Games Room • Sleeps 11

Accommodation overview: Nestling in the beautiful Bowcombe Valley, just 4 miles from the nearest south coast beach, are these two properties. Brummell Barn is one of the original outbuildings to Cheverton Farmhouse, converted to provide highly individual and spacious accommodation. Boasting a wealth of interesting and original features, the barn has a splendid galleried sitting-room with beamed, vaulted ceiling enjoying lovely views over the surrounding countryside from its south-facing window. West-facing windows overlook the farmyard. Set close to the owner’s home on their mixed sheep, beef and arable farm, Brummell Barn has its own enclosed terrace with garden furniture and barbecue and Wendy house. Cheverton Farm Cottage is attached to the owner’s 17th-century home, with beams throughout. It has a large garden, and patio with garden furniture and barbecue (note: entrance is from the side door, not shown in photograph). With access to 550 acres of meadow and arable land adjoining forest and downland walking trails, visitors also enjoy shared use of a trampoline, swings, climbing frame, slide, games room with table tennis and air hockey, fitness room and a separate room with full-size billiard/snooker table (for adults) and darts, as well as use of the family’s indoor heated swimming pool. With dogs, ducks, chickens, goat, cattle and pony to visit, children will enjoy watching the varied farming activities (lambing in April). This is the perfect base for a family holiday, offering all the peace and quiet of the countryside combined with bathing beaches and a mild sunny climate.
Shorwell, with its thatched stone cottages and Jacobean houses is 1 mile, while all the island’s popular seaside resorts are easily reached by a circular coastal road. Sandown and Shanklin, on the east side, have fine sandy beaches and Ventnor, at the southern tip, with its Botanic gardens, is huddled between steep, wooded cliffs. Surfing on south coast. From the farmhouse, para-gliding, riding and golf can be arranged (at cost). Shop and pub serving food 1 mile.

Creek Gardens, Wootton Bridge, Isle of Wight, South East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from: £358 to £692

Self catering accommodation in Wootton Bridge sleeps 6.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking Close to the Sea Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Nestling beside picturesque Wootton Creek and within easy reach of the island's principal attractions these very comfortable properties are equally appealing for family holidays in the summer or a well earned winter break. A quiet small and intimate complex of cottages and apartments with lawns leading down to the water's edge Creek Gardens is ideally located close to countryside of outstanding natural beauty midway between Ryde's golden sands (4½ miles) and Newport. The village of Wootton Bridge is an eclectic mix of modern and Victorian buildings and also boasts the renowned Sloop Inn on Mill Square. Numerous child friendly sandy beaches are found nearby and for walkers there are five separate trails to follow from the village one of which leads to a little used cove Woodside Bay and can be reached on foot within 10 minutes or so from Creek Gardens. The creek is a favourite with yachtsmen and boaters and the nearby Mill Pond is rich in wildlife with resident herons egrets and kingfishers whilst the rural landscape is home to red squirrels foxes badgers and dormice.

Visitors will find places of interest to suit all ages and tastes including the Roman Villa at Brading a wax museum housed in the island's oldest domestic building dating from 1499 The Isle of Wight Steam Railway the Butterfly and Fountain World interactive dinosaur museums Carisbrooke Castle Osborne House the Botanic Gardens at Ventnor traditional craft studios and Firestone Copse with its picnic sites and walks. A short drive leads to Cowes host to regattas every summer as well as the famous Cowes Week whilst the natural harbour at Bembridge throngs with yachts and pretty houseboats.

A wealth of outdoor activities can be readily accessed – golf riding sailing cycle hire and fishing are all found nearby and windsurfing jet skiing sailplane flying and hang gliding are also available. Shops and pubs serving food are about ¾ mile away in Wootton and Ryde offers more extensive shopping.

Comfortable sitting room with sofa bed (for + 2). Kitchen and dining area. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/WC. First floor: Double bedroom with ensuite shower room/WC.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Woodcarvers Cottage, Wellow, Isle of Wight, South East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from: £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Wellow sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Offering a wealth of charm and character, this thatched listed cottage stands as one of a pair in the quiet village of Wellow, just 5 minutes by car (or 15-minute cycle ride) from the popular historic sailing town of Yarmouth. Peacefully set down a country lane, opposite a children’s play area, it has retained many original features. Within 1 minutes walk is a play meadow with swings and a jogging track. The scenic walking and bus trail network for exploring the island is just 2 minutes away, whilst for cyclists, the holiday property lies on the designated country lane cycle route. Connecting with the ferry and train sevices, the trails enable visitors to explore the island without even taking the car! Many other attractions also await discovery on this lovely island. Shop and pub 1 mile.

Living/dining room with low beamed ceiling and gas ‘coal-effect’ fire. Simple galley style kitchen. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Steep stairs to first floor: Double bedroom. Single bedroom with second bed (for +1 child under 10 years only).

Marine Villa, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, South East England

Sleeps 20
Weekly prices from: £1300

Self catering accommodation in Shanklin sleeps 20.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Easy Walking • Sleeps 20

Accommodation overview: Offering spectacular sea views over Sandown Bay towards Culver Cliff, this magnificent villa was built in 1929, as a gentlemen’s residence. Noted local architect, Ernest Smith, was commissioned to take full advantage of the cliff-top location and exceptionally sunny climate to produce one of the Isle of Wight’s premium properties. He designed a grand detached house with decadently proportioned rooms; all main living and bedrooms have large windows topped by stained glass detail, framing the vistas. Art Deco influences include an upstairs sun room with huge sliding picture windows to enjoy the breathtaking sunrises and scenery by day and bay illuminations by night. Huge stained glass windows bring out the oak-panelled hallway, magnificent staircase and galleried landing. Built for entertaining, the house has an impressive triple aspect drawing room and large oak-panelled dining-room with doors into the sun room and garden for al-fresco dining. The architecture, proportions and landscaped gardens with palms over the sea are reminiscent of an elegant Mediterranean villa.

Cliff-top walks begin from the garden gate; the tarmac cliff path enables people of all ages and abilities to take a stroll, five minutes to the sandy beaches. The cliff forms a backdrop to a long sandy Blue Flag award-winning beach that extends from Sandown to Shanklin. Swimming and watersports are supported by lifeguards in summer. For those who can tear themselves away from the beach, the area around Sandown Bay is renowned for its fossils, and ¼ mile away from the house lays Shanklin with its charming, historic village, thatched cottages, tea rooms, small shops, seafront train service and lift to the cliff path. For the more energetic, there are longer walks from home, through chimes and parkland landslips, to Ventnor, for a well-deserved hearty meal at a renowned inn. There are over 500 miles of footpaths and cycle tracks on the island, half of which is designated as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The island offers opportunities to explore geological sites, such as the Needles a short drive away, or Smuggler’s Cove closer to home. Shanklin Chine and Ventnor Botanical Gardens are within easy reach and provide a good chance of spotting the endangered red squirrel and Glanville Fritillary butterfly, unique to the island. Osborne House and Carisbrooke Castle (English Heritage), Mottistone House (National Trust), Brading Roman Villa, Dinosaur Isle and the Steam Railway are but a few of the island’s attractions for all ages. Shops ¼ mile, pubs ½ mile.

Stained glass entrance porch. Large oak-panelled hallway leading to huge drawing room with gas ‘wood burner’. Banquet dining room. Well-equipped kitchen with breakfast area and French doors to decking and gardens. Laundry/drying room. Two twin bedrooms, one with wheelchair access to outside and en-suite wet room with toilet (Mobility Levels 1 and 2). Two separate toilets. First floor: Galleried landing leading to five double bedrooms, each with 5ft bed; one with additional bunk bed (for +2) and day bed (for +1), one with day bed (for +1), one with additional single bed (for +1) and pull-out single bed (for +1); one with en-suite shower room with toilet. Each bedroom with TV, four with sea views, three with access to sun room with sliding picture windows, and one of the doubles with en-suite shower room and toilet. Three additional bathrooms, each with over-bath shower and toilet.

Creek Corner, Wootton Bridge, Isle of Wight, South East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from: £291 to £631

Self catering accommodation in Wootton Bridge sleeps 4.

Features include: Short Breaks Close to the Sea • Pets allowed sleeps 3

Accommodation overview: Nestling beside the picturesque Wootton creek and within easy reach of the island's principal attractions these very comfortable properties are equally appealing whether for a long awaited family holiday in the warm summer months or for a well earned break in the winter holidays. A quiet small and intimate complex of cottages and more recently built apartments Creek Gardens is a perfect spot for relaxing and enjoying a climate that is notably sunnier and warmer than other English resorts – with lawned gardens leading down to the water's edge.
Visitors to this 'enchanted isle' will find a myriad places of interest to suit all ages and tastes including the Roman Villa at Brading whose carefully preserved mosaics are comparable with any in Europe a wax museum housed in the island's oldest domestic building dating from 1499 Carisbrooke Castle where Charles I was imprisoned in 1647 and Osborne House the home Prince Albert designed for Queen Victoria's pleasure. Further to the west lies Yarmouth a neat little town by a snug harbour much loved by the yachting fraternity and home of the Royal Solent Yacht Club. Also well worth exploring are the pretty villages of Godshill and Brighstone with their delightful little thatched cottages whilst a ring of walnut trees clusters round the village well in Mottistone also home to a beautiful Tudor manor house its gardens in the care of the National Trust and open to the public.
A short drive leads to Cowes host to regattas every summer weekend and the famous Cowes Week at the beginning of August whilst the natural harbour at Bembridge is crammed with yachts and pretty houseboats.
Often called 'The Garden Isle' the island supports a host of superlative vineyards and the 22 acre Botanical Gardens at Ventnor provide an exotic visual feast. Birdwatchers can in season study the numerous species of sea birds to be seen offshore or breeding on the cliffs and Parkhurst Forest is one of the very few locations in Britain still inhabited by the red squirrel. Arts and traditional crafts are seen in numerous studios galleries and craft centres throughout the island. Watching a potter at work or beautiful glassware being hand-blown is an unforgettable holiday experience whilst children of all ages will delight in a trip to the zoo or on the island's steam railway.
Numerous child friendly unspoilt sandy beaches promise hours of bucket and spade fun the nearest is at Ryde (4½ miles) and stunningly scenic walks from the gentle to the more energetic can be followed along the island's network of footpaths and bridleways. In the spring the island bursts into a blaze of floral colour and even in the cooler months visitors can enjoy a bracing walk in the crisp clean air whilst many a fine country pub offers a warm welcome and excellent food.
A wealth of outdoor activities can be readily accessed – golf riding sailing cycle hire and fishing are all found nearby. There are shops and pubs serving food about ¾ mile away in Wootton and Ryde offers more extensive shopping.

Cosy sitting room with kitchen and dining areas. Single bedroom. Shower room/W.C. Double bedroom with dressing area.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Calbourne Water Mill Eco-house - Kingfisher, Calbourne, Isle of Wight, South East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from: £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Calbourne sleeps 6.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Detached • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: These cleverly designed, detached holiday homes have been completely constructed in an eco-friendly style, yet combine plenty of light, space and style...

Constructed from cedar and larch with wooden floors, these adjacent eco-houses are superbly located overlooking woodland, a stream and countryside. Fully equipped and furnished to a very high standard, they offer modern day living yet are energy efficient to help the environment. Located within the grounds of one of the island’s most popular family attractions, Calbourne Water Mill, which is set in 10 acres of rolling landscaped gardens with roaming peacocks, hens and doves. Step back in time and observe the traditional flour making process using the 17th-century water and stone mills, view antique engines, renewable energy centre, Granma’s kitchen, Granfer’s tool shed, threshing machine, restored farm wagons, war time museum and fire station. Also enjoy on-site punting, miniature golf, clay play, swings, licensed cafe and giftware. Discover traditional pottery, glass making, lavender and garlic farms, donkey sanctuary, pearl factory, a zoo, a castle and many NT homes and gardens including Osborne House, Mottistone Manor and Ventnor Botanical Gardens. Shops and pubs 1½ miles.

Debourne Lodge, Cowes, Isle of Wight, South East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from: £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Cowes sleeps 6.

Features include: • Pool • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: This attractive listed property has been modernised yet retains many character features such as exposed stone walls, wooden floor, beams and open fire. Detached, the house stands in its own enclosed garden and also benefits from an outdoor heated swimming pool. Ideally located, it lies close to a junction providing links to nautical Cowes and all the other attractions this island has to offer. The mild climate and sandy beaches are a haven for holidaymakers, with a wealth of water sports. Shop 500 yards, pub 400 yards.

Living room with open fire in inglenook fireplace leading to furnished conservatory. Well-equipped beamed farmhouse-style, fitted kitchen/dining room with slate and wooden floor, and small stable door to patio. Bathroom with shower attachment and toilet. Steep curved stairs to first floor: Double bedroom. Two single bedrooms, each with low sloping ceiling; one with three steps down to entrance. Some low beams and low doorways in property. Separate pool house: Double bedroom. Utility. Shower room with toilet.

Sycamores, Brightstone, Isle of Wight, South East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from: £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