This delightful cottage is very attractively situated in a peaceful rural hamlet in beautiful countryside. The cottage is in a good walking area with nearby footpaths leading to woodland and to the downs above Ventnor. The cottage is only 1.5 miles from the lovely sandy beach of Shanklin, a small coastal town with a variety of restaurants and entertainments. The neighbouring seaside towns of Sandown and Ventnor are within an easy 10 minute drive.
Apse Manor Forge Cottage is one of two cottages which surround a beautiful courtyard with a lily pond to one side. The cottages have been rebuilt and renovated with great care, to the highest standards. Apse Manor Forge Cottage provides charming and comfortable accommodation which is double glazed and centrally heated. The front door opens into a delightfully light and spacious open plan sitting room with beams, a corner leather sofa, colour television and DVD player. There is a pleasant dining area where meals can be enjoyed. The kitchen has been cleverly hidden behind doors which open back to reveal a fitted kitchen with a stainless steel sink, refrigerator; gas hob and a microwave oven with a double grill. (A conventional oven is not provided). A washing machine, tumble dryer and freezer are available in an adjoining utility room. There is a newly equipped shower room with a built in shower, W.C. and basin. The cottage has two pretty bedrooms - one twin room and a spacious double bedroom with a door which opens into a small walled patio. This faces south west and enjoys sunshine for much of the day. Garden furniture, an umbrella and a barbecue are provided. Visitors can also follow the path at the side of the cottage which leads up to extensive gardens with large areas of lawns and shrubs. These gardens extend to 5 acres and are shared with the cottage owners. Heating and electricity at no extra charge.
Two cars can be parked at the front of the cottage. Special arrangements can also be made to use one of the garages adjoining the cottage and locked space is available for visitors wishing to bring bikes. The pond at the side of the courtyard is unfenced and children therefore need to be very closely supervised. Travel cot/highchair can be provided. Post office, shop and telephone 1 mile. Regular bus service ½ mile.
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Public Transport - Local bus 5mins walk. Busses go to Shanklin and Sandown to the East (right) and Newport via Godshill to the West (left).. links: online public transport planner or local bus information Local Shop - Grocery shops are best reached by bus or car and located in Shanklin and Sandown. Local Amenities - Local public house serving food and sunday lunches as well as library and non food shops. Local Walks - The cottage is located in a fantastic walking area and you can choose between short walks in the local woodland or longer walks along the Coastal Path via Shanklin. Local Busses make the whole Island within easy reach for walking. Activities - The cottage is located near to the sandy beaches of Sandown and Shanklin. They are easy to reach by bus or on foot for the more energetic. Eating and Drinking - Public houses and restaurants cluster around the beach at Shanklin. For taking tea or a drink in the sun Godshill offers a choice of pubs and tea rooms. |
