About this property
Bramble Cottage is a charming holiday home at the end of a lane in the peaceful hamlet of Norton Green in West Wight between Freshwater and the historic port town of Yarmouth at the mouth of the River Yar close to beautiful beaches and bays. The cottage has a large entrance porch-cum-utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer – a good place for your dog if he is on holiday with you. The hallway leads to cosy snug with TV and feature fireplace through to a fabulous open plan kitchen and living/ dining space with oak parquet flooring throughout. The property has been extended and renovated to a high standard displaying an effortless blend of traditional and contemporary décor, flooded with natural light. Sliding patio doors and French windows open out onto the terrace on two sides and the sunny, lawned garden beyond.
The well equipped kitchen is beautifully appointed with marble worktops and an impressive array of appliances to enhance your self-catering holiday. Eat at the rustic farmhouse table or in the warmer weather, alfresco on the terrace. The patio outside the summer house at the bottom of the garden makes a lovely setting for an evening drink to catch the last of the rays. The summer house can provide a quiet office space, if needed, with Hi-speed WiFi, or alternatively a ‘cool place’ for older children to retreat with a pool table and ‘chill out’ zone. Back to the cottage, the downstairs family bathroom also has an overhead shower and is equally versatile for bathing the little kids or enjoying a leisurely bath away from the throng. The first of three bedrooms is on the ground floor, with a double bed and convenient shower room across the way.
There are two further bedrooms on the first floor, (one double; one twin).
All bedrooms are elegant and traditional with wrought iron beds, top of the range Eve hybrid mattresses and ample storage. Bramble Cottage is an idyllic base from which to explore the Isle of Wight with its unspoilt countryside, magnificent views and glorious sunsets.
It is a walkers’ and cyclists’ paradise in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Golden Hill Country Park is on the doorstep. Walks lead from the door along the Causeway to either Freshwater or Yarmouth and a good opportunity to spot local birdlife. Old Freshwater village has a traditional pub with a lovely beer garden, next door to the 11th Century church.
Freshwater Bay is a great starting point for walks along Tennyson Downs, with breath taking views across the sea and to the Needles, or for the inland nature trail through Afton Marsh. Yarmouth has a scenic harbour, a marina full of yachts and people messing about on boats as well as and an original Grade II listed wooden pier for a gentle stroll or a spot of fishing. Yarmouth is well served with excellent independent shops, cafes, restaurants and traditional pubs. It has some of the oldest architecture on the Island including a 16th Century castle.
There is a road bridge over the river estuary which heads out of the town, and a short distance along is Fort Victoria Country Park and a Victorian gun battery. It is set in a beautiful country park where you can enjoy a woodland nature trail and admire the spectacular coastline, making it another good spot to explore. Colwell Bay is a popular family beach, which has an endearing air of the traditional British holiday with beach huts, good for swimming and water sports and the popular The Hut seafood beachfront restaurant. Totland Bay has a delightful small beach with a short esplanade and recently renovated pier cafe.
Nearby is the picturesque Alum Bay, renowned for its coloured sand cliffs and the Needles Pleasure Park. Bramble Cottage is an awesome holiday cottage to relax and recharge in a wonderful holiday destination all year round.
Settled at the western tip of the Isle of Wight rests Freshwater, comprising of Freshwater Village and Freshwater Bay. Home to a fantastic selection of shops and eateries, along with an indoor swimming pool and the West Wight Sports Centre, Freshwater offers all of the essentials to its visitors. Avid golfers will delight with a visit to Freshwater Bay Golf Club, whilst the area is a haven for birdwatchers, cyclists and walkers, with lots of stunning scenery resting on your doorstep.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 2 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, overhead shower, basin and WC.
Shower room with large walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Large entrance porch cum utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer.
Open plan kitchen with dining area and living space.
Sitting room with fireplace.
Gas central heating included in rent.
Electric oven, induction hob, warming drawer microwave, fridge/ freezer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, hi speed Wi-Fi, [selection of books, and games.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Stairgate.
Parking in the lane outside the cottage.
Summer house, with pool table.
Enclosed rear lawned garden with terracing and patio, garden furniture, parasol.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.1 miles, pub 0.8 mile, beach 1.1 mile
Reviews (15)
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Chris
Unkempt garden and 2 dangerous open drops either side of patio area nearest the house. Front door poorly fitting from a security and rain/wind perspective (it leaks). All internal doors rattle or do not close securely. Shower tray blocked meaning turning the water on and off constantly. Bath taps inaccessible due rigid/stuck glass shower door and thereby unusable. Poorly equipped kitchen and if there were 6 persons you would be washing up a lot, or using the miserly 4 dishwasher tablets, not even 1 a day! (Oven was good). Not 1 sharp knife and many utensils/dishes dirty on arrival. Flaky internet. Not great at all. We have stayed in many cottages and this was poor!
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Joe
We arrived to be met by ants crawling all over the bedroom. Spiders on every wall including all corners and nesting behind the beds in 2 of the 3 bedrooms! The owner did respond and asked us to take care of the ants for him. He did arrive the next day and left any powder in the room and outside the address. Which is obviously not ideal for a family with young children and a dog!! On top of this there was no apology for the poor condition or fact it had been left like this! The owner then asked if he could stick around and cut the grass while he was there. Again further disrupting the holiday. All things that should have been done prior to our arrival! The house is in an OK location but away from most of the main attractions. Like others have said the driveway is tight but manageable. The sofas need updating as they are not comfortable. Which is surprising given the previous comments made. I wouldnât recommend this place largely down to the owners reaction post visit and response to the problems we faced. We did ask for compensation but this was declined. Look elsewhere if youâre hoping for cleanliness and comfort.
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Malcolm
A night light on the stairs would be useful - it is pitch black at night. The downstairs is well appointed, especially the kitchen. The rear garden is not enclosed as there is no back gate. We used the 2 bins to keep the dog in. To the right hand side of the patio is a deep trench in which a young child could fall in. The rest of the garden is lovely and the summer house is a bonus. Access by car is difficult; it may be better to park on the main road. For those who arrive on foot, the number 7 bus stops in Norton Green, a 5 minute walk from the cottage. Bus services across the island are excellent. In our opinion, if the comments above were taken into consideration, Bramble Cottage would move up from being a good place to stay to being excellent.