The Clock Tower - Ventnor, Isle of Wight

4 Stars; 2 in 1 bedroom; Children welcome; Pets not permitted

clocktower Isle of Wight This attractive property overlooks the gardens of Ventor Park and is within a 10 minute walk of the beach at Ventnor and also of the town centre. This a a beautiful coastal area and a pleasant walk through the gardens leads to the small esplanade of Ventnor, a small seaside resort. The quiet bay is ideal for swimming and paddling. Visitors can also walk direcly from the property to join the coastal path and the walk westwards quickly leads to the nearby Ventnor Botanical Garden and the pretty coastal village of Steep Hill Cove.

The Clock Tower is part of the original stables of Steephill Castle. It is a lovely ancient stone structure which has been carefully renovated into 5 very individual small cottages. As the name suggests this property occupies the central upper tower and enjoys lovely views across Ventnor Park gardens to the sea. An external staircase leads up to a small balcony and the entrance to The Clock Tower which is completely self contained. The property has been furnished and equipped with care to provide charming, comfortable accommodation for 2 people. The double doors at the entrance open directly into a large open plan room with an attractive sitting area with a sofa, colour television and DVD player plus a wood burning stove so that visitors can relax in front of an open fire. There is a pleasant dining area and a country style kitchen equipped with an electric cooker and hob, microwave and refrigerator with small freezer section. (A 24 hour laundry service is also available). There is a separate pretty bedroom with a double bed, and fitted wardrobe plus a modern shower room with a walk in shower, basin and w.c. The property is centrally heated. All electricity and heating at no extra charge. A wooden stair case leads up to a mezzanine in the upper part of the tower but visitors should not access this area for safety reasons as there are low balustrades.

The Clock Tower has its own court yard style garden at ground level with a table and chairs for enjoying meals outside. Visitors can stop to unload their car close to the external staircase leading up to the property and longer term parking is available in the private open courtyard at the front of the properties - only a 1 minute walk away. Regular bus service within 2 minutes walk. This links with Shanklin railway station for Ryde ferry and trains to London.