This charming thatched cottage dates back more than two hundred years and has been owned by the same family for generations. It is a character cottage, which has retained many of its original features. It occupies an attractive central position in the small coastal resort of St Helens overlooking the village green where cricket is played. St. Helens Carnival and Fair is also centred round this green each August Bank Holiday weekend.
The Poplars is approximately ten minutes walk from a sandy beach where visitors can enjoy swimming and paddling. St Helens is famous for the 12th Century church tower which adorns the shoreline. Nearby is a large open National Trust area, which commands some of the loveliest views on the Island. The neighbouring seaside village of Bembridge can be reached by taking an interesting 30 minute stroll from the cottage around the harbour. The larger seaside towns of Ryde and Sandown are only a short drive away.
This is a self-contained property, comprising the larger part of a lovely detached cottage. (The owners use the smaller adjoining part of The Poplars, shown on the right side of the picture, as a retreat). All the main rooms are south facing and enjoy views across the village green to the downs beyond. The cottage has been furnished with care in a traditional style. Upstairs there are two pretty bedrooms - one double and one twin room (folding bed/travel cot/high chair available). It has a modern bathroom with a bath and an electric shower on the ground floor. There is an attractive and comfortable sitting room for relaxing with log effect wood burning stove, a colour television, DVD; and a kitchen with fitted units and a pleasant dining area by the window. An electric cooker, microwave, refrigerator and washing machine are provided. Night storage heaters keep the cottage warm during the colder months and convector heaters are available for guests to use in the summer. Heating and electricity at no extra charge. There is a pleasant fenced garden both at the front and rear of the cottage and an attractive patio with garden furniture. Cars can be parked in the road opposite the cottage, when space permits. The car park, general stores, public house, restaurant, telephone and public transport are within 2 to 3 minutes walk. Smoking not permitted.
