About this property
Lying at the foot of Appuldurcombe Down within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this delightful cottage is within one of the most picturesque parts of the Isle of Wight. A pleasant stroll from the cottage and through the beech copse leads to the centre of Godshill, renowned for its church and thatched cottages. Here you’ll find a variety of tea shops and restaurants. From the farm courtyard there is access to footpaths and bridleways that lead along the Stenbury Trail to the coast at Ventnor, a resort that enjoys panoramic views across the island towards the Hampshire and Dorset coastline. The sandy beaches of Sandown and Shanklin are under a twenty minute drive away.
Overlooking an attractive courtyard, this cottage is Grade II listed and has been carefully converted from an old barn to create a lovely holiday bolthole. It’s been furnished in a traditional style throughout, in keeping with its surroundings and history. There’s a large comfortable lounge for relaxing with a Smart TV, which is perfect for quiet evenings in or rainy days. You can cook up a storm in the bright kitchen, which has an electric cooker with hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and a dishwasher. A WC is on the ground floor. Heading upstairs, you’ll find two bedrooms boasting gorgeous exposed beams – with one double with TV & fire stick, and one twin, the twin has feature floor to ceiling beams between the beds and a sloped ceiling on one side. There is also a bathroom with shower over the bath and a WC.
Unwind with a drink or good book on the sunny patio overlooking a fountain. Garden furniture is provided. A short walk from the cottage, you’ll find a lawn area that’s perfect for ball games or a family BBQ. Guests have use of a shared laundry room with a washing machine and tumble dryer, and car parking spaces are available close to the cottage.
Additional information and rules
- 2 bedrooms - 1 double and 1 twin
- 2 bathrooms - 1 bathroom with shower over the bath with WC, 1 ground-floor WC
- Electric cooker and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher
- Shared use of laundry room with washing machine and tumble dryer
- Off-road parking
- Pub and shop within walking distance
- Smart TV in Lounge & TV with fire stick in double bedroom
- Part of a complex of 5 similar style cottages
- Please note that short breaks must commence from a Saturday