About this property
Avalon is a semi-detached property, situated within the village of Freshwater. Resting at the western tip of the Isle of Wight, this cottage promises a relaxing retreat or an adventurous family getaway. After a busy day exploring, be welcomed into a contemporary-style property, oozing an atmosphere of tranquillity. The designated chef will be pleased with the well-appointed kitchen that awaits their arrival, complete with quality appliances to rustle up an evening meal. Catch up with your loved ones within the formal dining room, where you will find a dining arrangement suitable for hosting the entire family, perfect for planning the days ahead. Completing the ground floor is a well-presented sitting room, where you can snuggle up during a winter’s evening whilst catching up on the latest TV shows. Follow the staircase up to find three elegantly dressed bedrooms, comprising of two double bedrooms and a bunk bedroom, perfect for younger guests. Open up the patio doors to discover a well-kept garden, where the children can play on lawn space whilst you soak up the sun with a refreshing beverage. If you fancy an evening glass of wine, you will find a selection of pubs to suit all needs and tastes within a short walk, as well as a number of shops for picking up any holiday essentials. The area plays host to a number of wonderful attractions to ensure an unforgettable break with your family. Close by is The Needles attraction, where younger guests will be thrilled with the traditional games, the interactive 4D cinema experience and the iconic chairlift taking you to the needles rock and views of the coloured sands. During the warmer months, head down to the wonderful Freshwater Bay, hosting one of the most picturesque beaches in the Isle of Wight. Bring your loved ones to Avalon, guaranteeing a delightful holiday.
Freshwater is situated at the western tip of the Isle of Wight and consists of Freshwater Village and Freshwater Bay. Freshwater village offers a good selection of small independent shops, cafes and the West Wight Sports Centre and Indoor Swimming Pool. The magnificent high chalk cliffs, rolling downs and delightful beaches at Freshwater Bay and nearby Compton Bay attract many visitors and surfers all year round. The renowned Freshwater Bay Golf Club, which overlooks the English Channel has stunning coastal sea views from most tees and offers a superb day out for golfers of all abilities, whilst the area is a haven for birdwatchers, cyclists and walkers with many wonderful walks to be enjoyed not only on West Wight but across the entire Isle of Wight criss-crossing over a much varied island landscape. Locally, Afton Down (the location of the famous 1970 Isle of Wight Music Festival), and Tennyson Down are the most popular walks. At the foot of Tennyson Down is the Dimbola Museum and Photographic Galleries. The Needles Pleasure Park at Alum Bay with its coloured sand cliffs and chairlift to the beach is just south west of Freshwater, plus a little further afield on the north coast of the Isle of Wight is the premier yachting centre of Cowes. Osborne House (the former home of Queen Victoria) is located at East Cowes. The nearby Farringford Hotel on the edge of Freshwater Bay was once the home of the British Poet Laureate, Alfred Lord Tennyson, and many notable poets, authors and painters have been attracted to the area of West Wight over the years. With the seaside town of Yarmouth close by with its busy harbour and pier, shops, inns, eateries and impressive Tudor castle, this is an ideal base for an enjoyable holiday.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms; 2 x double bedroom, 1 x twin bedroom.
Family shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
2 x sitting rooms.
Dining Room.
Gas central heating.
Dishwasher, washer/dryer, electric oven, gas hob, fridge/freezer, microwave.
TV and WiFi.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available.
Garden with lawn area and storage for bikes.
Off-road parking for one car.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub within a 5-minute walk.
Please Note: The Driveway can seem steep and we would advise reversing into it.
Please Note: The stairs in the property may not be suitable for people with mobility issues.
Reviews (24)
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David
Credit to the owners, they clearly care about it. Would definitely stay again.
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Heather
Great location for ferry at Yarmouth with walking facilities in Freshwater and close also to Freshwater Bay and stunning coastal Military Road, just perfect
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Janet
As the cottage is just behind the village centre, the limited space on the road was often occupied by shoppers, and on a couple of occasions, we could not even acces the cottage driveway and had to park away from the cottage in an adjoining side street. We did observe that adjoing properties had near level driveways !. The cottage did have everything we needed, but as the only toilet was upstairs, i would certainly think it was not suitable for those with limited mobility. In addition, upper level access was not easy due to differing stair levelsand bathroom access during the night was not easy . A small nightlight with motion sensor would be a good idea as this would be cheaper to run than leaving the hall light on all night. Plus, it could be switched off during the day. Another suggestion would be a child stair gate at the top of the stairs for sfaety reasons when families with younger children stay. A minor niggle - on reading the comments from other visitors to the cottage, we noticed mention of a Welcome Pack - there was none!.We did have an issue with the bathroom ( minor and not reported ). I would mention that on our return home, i had received an email from the cottage owners, actually mentioning that a) the driveway had been widened, and b) the bathroom fan did not work and was awaiting repair. It would have been helpful if a note had been attached to the bathroom door mentioning this fact.