This lovely 17th century cottage is built of Island chalk and brick and enjoys beautiful views across nearby lakes and open countryside to Ventnor Downs. It is situated on an attractive farm at Merstone. The picturesque village of Godshill is nearby and the sandy beaches of Sandown and Shanklin are within a 15 minute drive. This is a wonderful walking area. Footpaths can be followed from close to the cottage along the course of the river Yar towards Bembridge and Niton and into the village of Godshill.
Parlour Cottage has been converted with great care from an ancient barn and attention has been paid to retaining its character. It has been furnished and equipped to a very high standard in a traditional style. The front door opens into a lovely light and spacious sitting room with a dining area. This room is particularly attractive with a high vaulted beamed ceiling, several windows, and French doors opening into the rear garden. It is furnished with comfortable sofas, colour television/DVD player. An attractive staircase ascends to a delightful galleried landing which leads to a double bedroom with an en-suite bathroom with W.C. There are lovely views from the bedroom across the fields to the downs. On the ground floor there is a pretty twin bedroom and a separate bathroom with a bath, built in shower and W.C. The fitted kitchen is very well equipped with an electric cooker, ceramic hob, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer and large fridge freezer. The cottage is centrally heated. Heating and electricity at no extra cost. Folding bed/wooden cot/high chair available.
Parlour Cottage has a south facing courtyard style garden with garden furniture. Cars can be parked beside the cottage and there is easy access into a larger fenced area of shared garden where children have space to play games. In the nearby farmhouse garden there are some beautiful lakes which visitors can make arrangements to fish. Access to the farm is along a gravel lane. Public house and post office within 5 minutes drive. Telephone – 5 minutes walk. Rural bus service - 15 minutes walk. Cottage arrival time 4 p.m. Departure 11.30. Smoking not permitted.
