About this property
This charmingly presented terraced cottage is situated within a picturesque mews, among a collection of converted barns, in the hamlet of Afton, near the village of Freshwater on the Isle of Wight AONB. Tastefully appointed throughout to provide light and contemporary accommodation, while maintaining some of its original charm, this Afton cottage is perfect for families wishing to enjoy the countryside, with the additional benefit of some of the best beaches on the Isle of Wight within easy reach. Set over two floors, you will find three bedrooms upstairs, all with exposed beams, Velux windows, and homely furnishings, along with a contemporary bathroom. Downstairs, this Freshwater cottage offers an open-plan living area with a well-equipped kitchen, a dining area and sitting area, which has leather seating for you to relax at the end of an eventful day. To the front of this cottage near Freshwater is a large lawned communal garden area, while to the rear there is a private enclosed patio area where you can dine alfresco on summer evenings. Afton boasts stunning bird life within its marshes and an extremely challenging links golf course, which offers striking views and breath-taking sunsets across the Channel. Just outside Afton is Tennyson Down, plus walks towards Tennyson monument while taking in the beautiful translucent seas and continue further to take in the sheer beauty of the famous Needles. Nearby beaches include the picturesque Compton Beach with plenty of rock pools and fossils to discover, and Alum Bay Pebble Beach, where you can follow the path or take a cable car to the shoreline. Elsewhere on the island, you'll find the coastal towns of Yarmouth, Cowes, and Ryde, whilst the must-see sights of Carisbrooke Castle, Newport Roman Villa, and the Isle of Wight coastal path are all within easy reach. This delightful Isle of Wight cottage can be enjoyed all year-round.
Freshwater consists of Freshwater Village and Freshwater Bay on the Isle of Wight. Freshwater village has small shops, cafes, and the West Wight Sports Centre and Indoor Pool. Freshwater Bay and nearby Compton Bay are known for their high chalk cliffs, rolling downs, and lovely beaches. Freshwater Bay Golf Club, which overlooks the English Channel, offers a superb day out for golfers of all abilities, while 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's varied island landscape. Afton Down and Tennyson Down are popular local walks. Dimbola Museum and Photographic Galleries are at Tennyson Down. The Needles Pleasure Park at Alum Bay with its coloured sand cliffs and chairlift to the beach is just south west of Freshwater, and Cowes is the premier yachting centre of the Isle of Wight. East Cowes' Osborne House was Queen Victoria's home. Alfred Lord Tennyson once lived at the Farringford Hotel on Freshwater Bay, and many poets, authors, and painters have been drawn to West Wight. With Yarmouth's harbour, pier, shops, inns, restaurants, and Tudor castle nearby, this is an ideal holiday base.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with TV, 1 x twin, 1 x single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
2 x TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books and games.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent, please bring own beach towels.
Highchair and travel cot available on request, please bring own cot bedding.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Enclosed rear patio with furniture.
Communal front lawned garden.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.8 miles, pub 0.9 miles, beach 1 mile.
Note: Sloping ceilings in bedrooms
Reviews (7)
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Nicholas
Grumpy man from No. 3 complained on our first morning that we left the outside light on which kept him awake, might need a small sign warning not to leave light on overnight? Apart from that a lovely cottage in an ideal location, clean, tidy with all the facilities that we required, had a lovely stay. Thanks.
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Julie
Overall it was generally very clean ie Cooker and Microwave exceptional, bedlinen spotless; likewise towels. Bed in main bedroom very comfortable. I would suggest that a Bath sheet and a Bath towel be provided for each adult along with a hand towel.Also a squegee blade for cleaning the glass shower screen. Shelf / mirror set up over wash hand basin bit of a hazard for banging your head on! Likewise, in the kitchen a supply of hand and tea towels be provided as one tea towel is insufficient for a week's stay. Kitchen has a good array of pans and dishes, it would be good if a few smaller oven proof dishes could be provided when it is only a X2 person occupancy. Some dishes are difficult to reach on the top shelf. A Polypropylene chopping board (Dishwasher safe) as opposed to glass, as glass blunts knives, all knives in the drawer proved this. Understairs cupboard difficult to access for Hoover and mop & bucket, slight damp smell. Sofa's difficult to get out of and are very low. Patio garden could be very pretty but is showing signs of lack of maintenance. Fencing / gate and weeds. A ring binder would be an asset for guests to have all information in one place. Leaflets on places of interest and entertainment, places to eat etc and your refuse/ re-cycling system instead of being in drawers / Notice Board. Also useful telephone numbers of Dentist, Vets etc. Overall a good stay and I hope that the above comments / suggestions are taken as meant, in a constructive way.
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Judith
It appears there is only one specific space allocated outside the garage for No 4. It may be possible to park a second vehicle on a first come basis. Following an upgrade to the TV there is no DVD player. The cottage itself was very good and well equipped. The location was ideal and both the owners and the on-site lady who cleans the property were helpful.