Dairymaid Cottage - Shanklin, Isle of Wight

4 Stars Gold Award; Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms; Pets permitted

Dairymaid Cottage, Shanklin, Isle of Wight

Visitor Comments

Keith B - 05/10 - "One of the best cottages we have stayed in!"
Lucy O - 03/10 - "Lovely cottage which had everything we needed and more! Thank you"
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This delightful Grade II listed cottage built of Island stone dates back to 1695 and has been sympathetically converted from an ancient stone barn. Being one of a pair of charming cottages, divided by an impressive central arch, leading into a large courtyard with pretty gardens and four additional cottages. The cottage is very pleasantly situated in a quiet rural hamlet in attractive countryside. There are pleasant walks directly from the cottage to nearby woodlands and footpaths can be joined which extend over the downs to Ventnor. The cottage is only 1.5 miles from Shanklin with its sandy beaches, tea rooms and restaurants. The seaside towns of Sandown and Ventnor are only ten minutes drive away.

Dairymaid has been renovated to a high standard and where possible original features have been retained. It has been attractively furnished and equipped to a high standard, in keeping with the character of the cottage. The cottage has a particularly delightful light and spacious living room, with a impressive inglenook fireplace where visitors can relax in front of a real flame effect log fire, with french doors opening into the secluded rear garden. The room is furnished with a leather sofa and chairs, television/Freeview/DVD. There is also a pleasant dining area overlooking the garden; a separate large kitchen, with lovely hardwood worktops, a Belfast sink, a big range style cooker with electric double ovens and gas hob, microwave, refrigerator with ice box, dishwasher and washing machine. A tumble dryer is also provided. There are two pretty bedrooms, one double and one twin room; a newly equipped shower room with a W.C, basin and power shower with constant hot water. Central heating/electricity at no extra cost. The accommodation is all on one level apart from one step in the living room. Highchair/travel cot can be provided.

Dairy maid has a lovely enclosed walled garden with fragrant plants all around where visitors can relax. There is garden furniture and a barbecue so that meals can be enjoyed outside. A gate from the garden opens onto the inner courtyard to go back under the arch to an area of garden at the front of the cottage with parking spaces for two cars. Regular bus service within ½ mile. General stores & telephone 1 mile.

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Dairymaid Cottage - Availability, Prices & Online Booking

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Dairymaid Cottage - Visitor Comments

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Comments left by visitors to Dairymaid Cottage

 

Paul S - 05/09 - "An exceptional cottage in a quiet location but convenient for exploring the Island. Clean, well equipped with a lovely small garden. We felt relaxed and at home immediately we walked through the door"

Andrew F - 05/10 - "We will certainly book Dairymaid again! "