Fossil Cottage is in an idyllic rural location which is quiet and peaceful in the midst of secluded South Isle of Wight countryside and only two miles from the coast. There are spectacular views of the downs from all around the cottage, with beautiful sunsets. In the fields are dairy cows, a stream, hawthorn hedges and plenty of wildlife. The cottage is excellently situated for walking, cycling and fishing. There is easy access on to the footpaths outside the cottage which join the extensive Stenbury and Worsley trails near Appuldurcombe, or the west wight coastal paths all providing panoramic views. At Nettlecombe Farm there are three well stocked fishing lakes (permits available).
A five minute walk leads to historic Whitwell village. The White Horse pub is very popular for meals and there is an attractive 700-year old church. Close by is Niton with post office, food shops and St Catherine’s Lighthouse. Within ten minutes by car is the pretty Victorian seaside town of Ventnor with its own warmer microclimate offering sandy beaches, sub-tropical botanic gardens and local ale.
This is an original island stone cottage at the centre of three adjoining cottages which are several hundred years old. Restored by National Trust builders, this lovely cottage is fully modernised and tastefully decorated and furnished. You enter in to an attractive kitchen with tiled floor, leading on to a pleasant sitting room with a colour television/DVD and sofa. The kitchen is well-equipped with fitted units, electric oven and hob, microwave, refrigerator with freezer section and washer/dryer. Meals can be taken in here, and on good days the door opened allowing the sun to stream in. Upstairs is an attractive double bedroom and separate bathroom with a bath and hand shower. A sofa bed, folding bed for a child or cot/high chair available. The cottage is heated with storage heaters and convector heaters, and there is a constant supply of hot water. All heating and electricity free of charge. At the rear of the cottage is a patio with garden furniture. A car may be parked beside the cottages, but it is not suitable for larger style vehicles such as ‘Camper Vans’ and ‘People Carriers’. Please note access to the cottage is over the fields along a gravel farm track. Smoking not permitted.
General Orientation - Hedgerow is 10mins walk from the centre of Whitwell which, in turn, is located between Godshill and Ventnor. Ventnor Beach is within easy reach, as is Sandown and Shanklin via Godshill. Public Transport - 2 bus stops,(10mins walk). Busses run to Newport, Ventnor and Alum Bay. Local Walks - Whitwell is surrounded by countryside and walks pass only 2mins away from the cottage. Attractions - Whitwell has a public house which provides home made food and local beers. History - Church of St Mary, of which some parts date back to the 12th Century. |
