About this property
Royal connections plus exquisite private grounds make this high-end holiday home an impressive choice for a special celebration or multi-generational gathering. Offering a choice of social spaces inside and out, it sleeps 10 across five bedrooms – two on the ground floor. Enjoy scenic walks, woodland views and fabulously laid-back sessions in the luxury hot tub. When you want to venture further, the ferry from East to West Cowes is less than 1 mile away.
Located within 2.5 acres of gorgeous grounds and on the edge of Grade I-listed parkland, this elegant holiday hideaway was built with bricks from Queen Victoria’s original forge. Calm, contemporary and comfortable, the interiors here have been skilfully updated. Step inside and a hallway on the left leads to two inviting bedrooms – one with twin beds, the other with a super-spacious emperor bed – each enjoying pretty garden views and shared use of a tastefully appointed bathroom. To the right of the hallway, the stunning kitchen/dining area is, aptly, known as ‘The Hive’. Sure to be at the heart of your daily activities, it has all the self-catering essentials plus a large table hand-crafted from an ancient oak that once grew on the estate. A small restroom is conveniently located adjacent to the kitchen, and an oak staircase leads to the upper floor, where three double bedrooms, a wet room and bathroom continue the comfort. Also on the first floor, a spacious living room known as ‘The Loft’ has a vaulted ceiling, choice of sofas, a Smart TV and Bluetooth speakers. Step outside, and the sunroom, accessed from the patio, is perfect for food and refreshments at any time of day or night. Palm trees – lit at night – add a cosmopolitan vibe as you sit on the patio. A pergola covers the hot tub – stay warm by the patio heater after you’ve bathed. There’s secure storage for bikes and space to park five cars here too.
Enjoy strolls within the secure and private grounds, pausing to take in views of the surrounding woodland and sea beyond. The beach is 1 mile away, and the property is perfectly situated between Osborne House, Osborne Golf Course, and Norris Castle Estate. A calendar of fiercely contested regattas makes Cowes a hot spot for the sailing community. Trace the history of the sport with a visit to the Classic Boat Museum, which occupies sites on both sides of the Medina, or catch the chain ferry for a wide choice of fashionable shops and bars in West Cowes. For the ultimate fun day out, Blackgang Chine (15 miles) is the UK’s oldest family theme park – find it close to Ventnor, on the southern tip of the island.
Additional information and rules
No dogs allowed
- 5 bedrooms – 1 emperor, 3 doubles and 1 twin
- 3 bathrooms – 2 bathrooms with baths, separate showers and WCs, 1 wet room with double shower and WC, plus ground-floor WC
- Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave and Nespresso coffee machine
- Utility room with washing machine and dryer
- Welcome hamper
- Travel cot and highchair available
- Patio heater (first gas bottle supplied)
- Smart TVs with firesticks in the lounge, dining area and 3 bedrooms
- Private garden area with outdoor furniture, charcoal BBQ (charcoal provided for one BBQ), patio heater and hot tub
- Children should be supervised at all time near the ponds in the front garden
- Secure storage for bikes
- Private parking for 5 cars
- Beach 1 mile (Accessible in opening hours via English Heritage Osbourne House, free entrance for members)
- Shop and Pub 0.5 miles
- East Cowes Marina - 1 mile with ample visitor moorings
- cctv: three cameras – one on the gate, one on the external door and one on the drive
- Please note: Osborne Forge comprises the larger West wing of the property, while the smaller North Wing will be unoccupied and is known as The Old Forge. Guests have exclusive access to the 2.5 acres of grounds surrounding the property. Please note that there is no physical boundary to the east; the grounds open directly into an adjoining field. This area is characterised by wild, long grass, and access to it is not permitted.
- Please note - A damage deposit of £500 will be required on booking