About this property
Surrounded by beautiful countryside, this Lodge lies opposite the national Trust Borthwood Copse and close to Alverstone Nature Reserve.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview Smart TV
Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot on request. Enclosed garden with garden furniture and barbecue. Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: This property has a security deposit of £150.. Situated in the beautiful village of Alverstone, this modern holiday home was refurbished in 2021 and can sleep up to four guests. The semi-detached accommodation offers a living/dining room, kitchen, double bedroom with en-suite shower, and a further double bedroom with a single bedroom adjoining (suitable for a child) and family bathroom. The property benefits from off road parking, a secure bike shed and a garden.
Situated on a farm, Queen Bower Farm Lodge is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is ideal for walkers and dog lovers. There is direct access onto one of the many surrounding footpaths, and cyclists have use of direct cycle paths from Sandown leading to Newport and Cowes. There is a picnic area across the field and from here you have fantastic views over to Culver Cliffs. Alverstone Nature Reserve and the squirrel hide is situated close by and is very popular and fantastic for nature lovers and photography. The water meadows are adjacent to the eastern Yar river and has interesting wetland flower species and invertebrates, especially dragonflies. The meadows, along with their old ditch drainage systems, are hunted by barn owls, kingfishers and herons. Borthwood Copse is opposite the Lodge and owned by the National Trust; you can enjoy a lovely stroll around delightful ancient oak and beech trees, sunny glades and chestnut and hazel coppice. You may also be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of a red squirrels as they scurry through the trees.
The local village shop is a short drive from the property, as well as the towns of Shanklin and Sandown where you will find a variety of shops, restaurants, pubs, takeaways and sandy beaches. Newport town, centre of the island, is just under 6 miles with a variety of shops, restaurants, takeaways, multi-cinema complex and two theatres. Carisbrooke Castle is also nearby and is full of history; here you can meet the castle’s resident donkeys that have been drawing up water from the well-house for hundreds of years.
After a busy day of touring, why not book in for some holistic therapies which are available on site for you to truly relax and unwind? (booking in advance with the owner is advisable). Then head out for a meal at the public houses in the neighbouring village of Arreton or Newchurch. This home is ideal for family holidays as well as a lovely relaxing break on the island. Beach 5 miles.
Free WiFi
The property is located on a working farm.
Please note there is pre authorised Security Deposit of £150 that needs to be arranged 1 week prior to arrival by credit or debit card. This will be aborted approximately 7 days after departure once the property has been checked.