About this property
Freshwater 0.8 miles. Nestled in the idyllic location of Colwell Bay, near Freshwater, Isle of Wight is this delightful four-bedroom abode, Altair. Just paces to Colwell Bay beach, this lovely property boasts a gated private driveway for two cars, an enclosed garden, and close access to the local amenities of Freshwater Town. Altair welcomes up to eight guests to delight in a peaceful escape to the Isle of Wight. Enter the property to discover a spacious open-plan living area where you can kick back and relax after a day at the beach; allow the designated chef to whip up a tasty delight in a well-equipped kitchen and settle down at the dining table as a family, ready to tuck in as a family. If the weather permits, why not step out into the enclosed 'suntrap' garden for a barbecue or to bask in an alfresco affair? For families with young children there is a purposefully designed sitting room/children’s playroom to allow young ones their own space and allow the adults quiet-time to take in the glorious late-afternoon/early evening sunshine. Retreat upstairs to wash away the day in a sleek family bathroom or opt for a double bedroom benefitting from its very own en-suite shower room ahead of clambering into one of four neatly-presented double bedrooms. If you can tear yourself away, begin your day in the stunning Colwell Bay with its sandy beaches or take the short walk along the picturesque coast to Totland Bay where you can admire the magnificent views out over the Solent and towards the Needles. The Needles Landmark Attraction and the coloured sands of Alum Bay are only a short drive or healthy walk away; there you will find entertainment for all ages from the chair lift from Alum Bay beach and it’s famous-coloured sands, The New Battery Museum at the Needles and it’s look-out to The Needles Lighthouse. You can get the Island bus service back to Colwell or continue the walk from the Needles up onto Tennyson’s Downs, taking in the glorious views of the Channel from the Poet Laureate’s monument before enjoying the gentle decline into Freshwater Bay. From Altair’s doorstep, venture back to Colwell Bay for the iconic The Hut restaurant or along to Totland Bay for The Waterfront restaurant. Or the short walk to the centre of Freshwater Town to find several convenience stores, restaurants, and pubs where you can stock up on the essentials or treat your loved ones to some hearty fare. However you choose to fill your days here on the Isle of Wight, choose Altair as your next home-from-home.
Freshwater, which comprises of Freshwater Village and Freshwater Bay, is located in the westernmost point of the Isle of Wight. A good mix of independent local businesses, eateries, and the West Wight Sports Centre and Indoor Swimming Pool are available in Freshwater Village. All year long, a lot of tourists and surfers flock to Freshwater Bay and the adjoining Compton Bay because of the stunning towering chalk cliffs, rolling downs, and lovely beaches there. 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 crisscrossing over a much-varied island landscape, the renowned Freshwater Bay Golf Club, which overlooks the English Channel, offers a superb day out for golfers of all abilities. The most well-liked hikes in the area are those along Tennyson Down and Afton Down, the latter of which hosted the renowned Isle of Wight Music Festival in 1970. The Photographic Galleries and Dimbola Museum are located at the base of Tennyson Down. Just south-west of Freshwater lies the Needles Pleasure Park in Alum Bay, which features coloured sand cliffs and a chairlift to the beach. A little farther away, on the Isle of Wight's northern shore, is Cowes, the world's foremost yachting hub. East Cowes is the location of Osborne House, the former residence of Queen Victoria. The British Poet Laureate, Alfred Lord Tennyson, once resided at the close-by Farringford Hotel on the edge of Freshwater Bay, and over time, the West Wight region has drawn many renowned writers, painters, and poets. This is an excellent location for a relaxing vacation because Yarmouth, a seaside town, is nearby with its bustling harbour and pier, shops, inns, restaurants, and majestic Tudor castle.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 3 x double, 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Family bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Downstairs cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Utility with washing machine and tumble dryer.
Living/dining room.
Sitting room/playroom
Central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, coffee machine.
2 x TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Gated private driveway for two cars.
Enclosed rear garden with lawn, barbecue, patio seating, and dining furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Freshwater town with full amenities 0.5 miles, Iconic The Hut restaurant 0.2 miles, pub 0.8 miles
Reviews (4)
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Sue
It was everything and more that was promised. It was so comfortable and well laid out. The garden looked lovely, but due to the weather we were not able to sit out in it. It was in a great position to explore that island. There was a very good welcome pack, along with information of where to eat, supermarkets and places of interest.
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Sally
It is 5 mins walk from Colwell Bay beach. The beds are very comfortable, the property is spacious, the kitchen has loads of equipment. We loved the garden and the playroom was great for the 2 children with us. We loved going to the Needles, walking on Tennyson Down and seeing dinosaur footprints on Compton beach. A great highlight was Tapnell Farm Park.
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Rachel
Four adults and two young children, we were all very comfortable and had everything we needed. The owners have set the property up extremely well, there are toys and games for youngsters, good garden facilities etc. The property is ideally situated for the beach - a very short walk, but far enough not to be inconvenienced by the very noisy bar. (NB thereâs no accessible sand at high tide, but itâs great for kids when the water is lower.) The owners took time to send us a welcome message on our first evening to check we were happy. We had a couple of minor problems/queries and they were very responsive and got everything sorted very quickly. We would suggest a couple of improvements: 1) curtains at the small window in the second bedroom - the blind alone lets too much light in very early in the morning. 2) trim back the bamboo hedge on the road boundary to improve visibility when exiting the drive. There is parking for two good size cars on the drive. Itâs a little awkward and took us a couple of days to work out the best way to get it right, but itâs definitely do-able. Over all we loved it. Thank you for a great holiday stay.