4.8 / 5 Stars8 guest ratingsSleeps 6+1 in 3 bedrooms; Children welcome |
This pretty thatched cottage is beautifully situated in the picturesque village of Brighstone on the south west coast of the island in ‘An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’. The centre of the village, with a good public house for meals, a general stores, cafe, deli and Post Office, is within a 5 minute stroll. This is a wonderful walking area with footpaths and lanes leading from close to the cottage to the coastal path and the Tennyson Trail which extends to the Needles on the western tip of the island. This is one of the most beautiful and dramatic areas of coastline on the island. The walk from the cottage to the beach takes about 20 minutes and here visitors can enjoy paddling and swimming. There are various sandy coves plus an area renowned for its fossils within a 10 minute drive. The small westerly town of Freshwater and the market town of Newport with its shops and wonderful Carisbrooke Castle (just outside Newport) are within a 20 minute drive.
Casses is a lovely detached cottage, built of island stone which dates back to 1630 and wherever possible original features such as the ancient beams have been retained. The cottage has been furnished and equipped with care to provide attractive and comfortable accommodation for 6 people in three bedrooms. Upstairs there is a spacious double bedroom and two twin rooms (One of the twin bedrooms has 2ft 6ins beds for children and can be arranged as a bunk room). On the ground floor there is a charming sitting room with a large leather sofa and chairs, television/DVD player and a wood burning stove which provides a wonderful focus for the room in colder weather. There is a spacious open plan kitchen and dining area with a hardwood table and chairs. The fitted kitchen is equipped with hand made beechwood units, a Butlers sink, a Rayburn, plus an electric cooker, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator and freezer. A washing machine and tumble dryer are also provided. There is a bathroom with a bath, hand shower, basin and w.c. plus a separate shower room with a built in shower, basin and w.c. A folding bed, cot and high chair can be provided if required. The cottage is centrally heated and heating/electricity are provided without extra charge.
The cottage has a large fenced sunny garden where visitors can relax and children can play games. Outside games, including croquet are provided as is garden furniture so that meals can be enjoyed outside. Three cars can be parked in the drive. Bus service within 2 minutes walk. Nearby places to visit include the National Trust gardens of Mottistone Manor, and Blackgang Adventure Park. Queen Victoria’s island home of Osborne House is within a 30 minute drive.
Casses Cottage is available for weekly holiday bookings from Saturday to Saturday. Short break weekend and midweek self catering holidays are available from and 2nd November 2013 to 20th December 2013.
Casses Cottage - Brighstone, Isle of Wight
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| Casses Cottage Prices Per Week | ||||
| 25 May - 31 May 2013 - £589 | 1 Jun - 7 Jun 2013 - £649 | 8 Jun - 14 Jun 2013 - £662 | 15 Jun - 21 Jun 2013 - £669 | 22 Jun - 5 Jul 2013 - £689 |
| 6 Jul - 12 Jul 2013 - £913 | 13 Jul - 19 Jul 2013 - £964 | 20 Jul - 30 Aug 2013 - £1175 | 31 Aug - 6 Sep 2013 - £595 | 7 Sep - 13 Sep 2013 - £546 |
| 14 Sep - 27 Sep 2013 - £505 | 28 Sep - 4 Oct 2013 - £429 | 5 Oct - 25 Oct 2013 - £389 | 26 Oct - 1 Nov 2013 - £597 | 2 Nov - 20 Dec 2013 - £355 |
| 21 Dec 2013 - 3 Jan 2014 - £740 | ||||
The pretty village of Brighstone has a great mix of thatched and period housing. The village centre is a vibrant place with a couple of shops and a pub and a restaurant. The Brighstone is by the sea and on the coast there is a long shingle and sand beach which extends up and down the west coast.
The Three Bishops, Brighstone - A public house at the heart of Brighstone. A large sunny garden and within a short walk of the beach at Brighstone. threebishopspub.co.uk
Seven Cafe, Brighstone - A cafe with decked area to enjoy breakfast and lunch. Seven Cafe
Sun Inn, Brook - A public house with a sunny garden between Brook and Brighstone. sun-hulverstone.com
The Crown Inn, in nearby Shorwell - A lovely riverside public house in the little village of Shorwell. Enjoy good food with a table next to the little river which teams with fish and bird life. http://www.crowninnshorwell.co.uk/
Brighstone Beach - The sand and shingle beach at Brighstone is a short walk from the village centre. The West coast beach extends all the way to Blackgang in the South and Freshwater in the West. Find out more about Brighstone Beach.
Walking the Downs - Footpaths from Brighstone take you up onto the Down from which you can take a hill top walk to Freshwater Bay to the West or Carisbrooke to the East. The Down affords wonderful views of the Isle of Wight and some vantage points allow you to see almost the whole of the West side of the Isle of Wight. Alternatively, one can follow the coastal path from Brighstone and enjoy the dramatic coastline towards Alum Bay which takes in Brook and Freshwater Bay.
Isle of Wight Adventure Activities - A wide range of organised outdoor and indoor activities including kayaking, indoor climbing, coasteering, archery and paddleboarding. isleofwightadventureactivities.co.uk
West Wight Alpacas - These alpacas would love you to join them walking along spectacular scenic trails in West Wight. Alpaca trekking is a fun outdoor adventure for all the family. No matter what your age, you’ll love them. www.westwightalpacas.co.uk
Butterfly Paragliding - Butterfly Tandem Paragliding Centre, found at Chale on the West side of the Isle of Wight specialises in first flight experiences for absolute beginners of all ages. www.paraglide.uk.com
Freshwater Bay Golf Club - 18 hole West Isle of Wight golf club with single day and holiday memberships. freshwaterbaygolfclub.co.uk
The West of the Isle of Wight is best known for its unspoilt nature and dramatic coastline. The areas is far less commercialised and the many of the beaches can be enjoyed almost to ones self. West Isle of Wight beaches include Totland Bay, Freshwater Bay, Compton Beach, Brook Beach and Bembridge Beach.
Inland are the Tennyson Downs which connect Alum Bay to Carisbrooke. The Downs make a lovely walk even if you choose only to do a short part of them. Cycle paths and footpaths are especially numerous in this part of the Isle of Wight. View more West Isle of Wight Cottages
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We will continue to go to our escape to brighstone on the Isle of Wight for as long as possible. Very lovely pretty cottage. Lots of walks for the dogs. Clean comfortable. what more could we say? see you September Overall Rating: 5 Stars

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Excellent location, cosy but spacious tradtional thatched cottage which is dog freindly a real treat in summer and winter. Jane Overall Rating: 5 Stars

Delightful holdiay home - comfortable and well equipped. Secluded, relaxed garden with plenty of equipment for games etc. Would have welcomed more local information - directions for walking to the beach etc. we all enjoyed our stay very much - two grandparents - three grandchildren and a very special auntie. Overall Rating: 5 Stars
This has been a fantastic holiday. The cottage is great and has everything needed. Very comfortable beds and very spacious. Great garden for the kids and our dog. This is a great place to stay and we'll be seeing you again.
We were very impressed by the standard of decoration and furnishing. We appreciated the large range of in-door and out-door games and the secure garden where the children could play in safety. Both house and garden were immaculate.
Had a great week in this very special cottage. Lovely garden for the children. House so well equipped.
We've had a most enjoyable holiday in this beautiful cottage. We appreciated a holiday let so tastefully decorated and comprehensively equipped.
Thoroughly enjoyed staying in this beautiful cottage. Very welcoming and cosy. Sat in the garden in the sunshine.
The house is a fabulous place from which to explore the Island. Would highly recommend.
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Overall Rating: 4 Stars
The cottage is very homely and well stocked with kitchen equipment to make lots of homely meals. Lovely location and very secure for our Golden Retriever dog Daisy, this was our 2nd visit. Overall Rating: 4 Stars
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