About this property
Tall Timbers is a lovely, pet-friendly home situated in the Victorian town of Ventnor on the Isle of Wight. Offering convenient ground-floor living and an electric fire, this coastal cottage is perfect for families or friends. With off-road parking for three cars and just a short stroll from the beach, it provides a memorable escape by the sea. Step inside and head through to the kitchen, where you will find everything you need to whip up delicious meals, with the added convenience of a utility room housing a washing machine and tumble dryer. Enjoy your culinary creations in the conservatory/dining room, where a dining table awaits for family meals or game nights. After dinner, retire to the sitting room, where a TV and electric fire create a warm atmosphere for movie nights. Alternatively, the conservatory/snug offers another space for relaxation, complete with a TV, games, and a sofa bed for additional sleeping arrangements. When sleep calls, you will be greeted by four well-presented bedrooms. The ground floor hosts a double room with a convenient en-suite, equipped with a walk-in shower, as well as a family room with three bunk beds, ideal for children! Upstairs, you will find another double room that boasts its own en-suite with a walk-in shower, and a final double room, providing a quiet space for some downtime overlooking the pretty garden below. Freshen up in the ground-floor shower room, complete with a walk-in shower, before heading out for a day of beach adventures. Outside, the multi-level rear garden is a true tropical delight. With a patio, gravel, lawn, and furniture, it's the perfect spot for alfresco dining or simply soaking up the sun. The summer house provides a charming retreat, while the multi-level front garden boasts a patio and a tranquil pond, adding to the overall charm of this delightful property. Get set to experience the exquisite attractions resting close to Tall Timbers, beginning with a leisurely stroll to Steephill Cove Beach for a sun-soaked day of sandcastles and tide chasing. Enrich your knowledge at the Longshoreman's Museum, and for culinary delights, experience the Smoking Lobster in Ventnor, a much-loved seafood restaurant. A short drive brings you to the family-friendly Shanklin Beach with its plethora of amusements, along with Pirates Cove & Jurassic Bay Adventure Golf for some friendly competition. Tuck into the renowned cream tea at the charming Vernon Cottage and join the electrifying crowd at the Isle of Wight Festival, one of the most iconic music events in the country. Marvel at the architectural beauty of the Newport Minster and end your days in a welcoming setting at Hewitt's Restaurant and Rooms, where a mouth-watering menu and stellar accommodation might just make this your favorite spot on the Isle of Wight. Whichever scenic escape you seek, confide in the comfort of Tall Timbers.
The quaint Victorian seaside resort of Ventnor is located at the southern end of the island and accessed via an array of steep winding roads set amidst beautiful scenery. Sheltered by St. Boniface Down, one of the island's highest points and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this charming town has a uniquely mild micro climate enabling tropical and exotic plants to grow throughout the area. The gently sloping sandy and fine shingle beaches and coves provide excellent facilities for watersports and offer a range of stunning coastal paths to explore, while the harbour sells a broad range of fresh fish and locally-caught seafood. Ventnor is one of the Isle of Wight’s most prestigious food destinations with a good variety of high-quality restaurants,
Bistros, pubs and shops along the esplanade and close to the town centre. The Botanical Gardens are within easy reach and well worth a visit, whilst around the island there are great walking and cycling opportunities, medieval castles, historic houses and a variety of gardens and waterfalls, as well as the unspoilt fishing bay. This great holiday destination has plenty to offer all year-round, and it's easy to see why it's known as the prettiest place on the Isle of Wight!
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC, 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC, 1 x ground-floor family room with three bunk beds, 1 x double.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC.
Kitchen.
Utility.
Conservatory/dining room.
Sitting room with electric fire.
Conservatory/snug with TV and sofa bed
Central heating.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, tumble dryer.
2 x TVs, books, games, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair available.
Off-road parking for 3 cars.
Multi-level rear garden with patio, gravel, lawn, furniture, and summer house.
Multi-level front garden with patio and pond.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.8 miles, pub 0.7 miles, beach 0.3 miles.
Note: Steps up to raised terrace garden.
Note: Pond in garden, please take care.
Note: Steps down to ground-floor double bedroom and step down to conservatory/snug.
Note: Sofa bed sleeps an additional two guests