22 Isle of Wight self catering holiday cottages are available for the Cycling Festival on the Isle of Wight.
Sleeps 4 + 1 in 2 bedrooms
Within 3 minutes of Shanklin's sandy beach - ideal for paddling and swimming. It is only a 2 minute walk from the lodge to the cliff path for beautiful views across Sandown Bay to the white cliff of Culver. Shanklin is a pleasant small resort on the south east coast of the Island with its own small theatre and a variety of interesting shops and restaurants. The Old Village of Shanklin has pretty thatched cottages, tea shops and public houses plus a beautiful chine, floodlit in the evening. Apple Tree Lodge, Shanklin, Isle of Wight is available from Sat 22 Sep 2012 to Sat 29 Sep 2012. View Apple Tree Lodge Shanklin, Isle of Wight
New Cottage; Sleeps 4 + 1 in 2 bedrooms
Manor Stable is situated on a lovely farm in beautiful South Wight countryside. From the cottage there are wonderful open views across the fields and nearby lakes to the Ventnor downs in the distance. It is a marvellous walking area with footpaths that can be followed directly from the cottage in most directions. There are particularly attractive walks along the course of the river Yar; to the picturesque village of Godshill and to the nearby village of Arreton which has a pub and cafe for meals. Manor Stable Cottage, Merstone, Isle of Wight is available from Fri 21 Sep 2012 to Fri 28 Sep 2012. View Manor Stable Cottage Merstone, Isle of Wight
Sleeps 8 in 4 bedroom; Children 5+ welcome. Agreement is needed for more than three children.
Spring Cottage stands in an idyllic location, within a 2 minute walk of the beach in the pretty seaside village of Bonchurch on the south east coast of the Island. The cottage enjoys beautiful sea views from most rooms and from its enchanting garden. Bonchurch is a peaceful village with a small shop, public house, good restaurant and two ancient churches plus a pretty pond which is home to carp, ducks and a variety of birds. Spring Cottage, Bonchurch, Isle of Wight is available from Sat 22 Sep 2012 to Sat 29 Sep 2012. View Spring Cottage Bonchurch, Isle of Wight
Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms; Children welcomeThis wonderful property is situated on a lovely farm in beautiful countryside. It has recently been converted from a large old granary, the foundations of which date back to the 1700s. A fire in 1889 resulted in much of it being rebuilt. Redway Manor Granary has been renovated with the greatest care and wherever possible original features have been retained. There are beautiful views across the fields and nearby lakes to the downs. The sandy beaches of Sandown and Shanklin are within a 15 minute drive. Redway Granary, Merstone, Isle of Wight is available from Sat 22 Sep 2012 to Sat 29 Sep 2012. View Redway Granary Merstone, Isle of Wight
Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms; Children welcome
Magnolia Cottage is situated on a delightful farm in one of the loveliest parts of the Isle of Wight lying at the foot of Appuldurcombe Down and above thepicturesque village of Godshill in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A pleasant ten-minute stroll through the beech copse and across the fields leads to the centre of Godshill. This village is renowned for its church and pretty thatched cottage. Magnolia Cottage, Godshill, Isle of Wight is available from Sat 22 Sep 2012 to Sat 29 Sep 2012. View Magnolia Cottage Godshill, Isle of Wight
New Cottage; Sleeps 7 + 1 in 4 bedrooms
This elegant Victorian Villa is situated close to the centre of the attractive coastal town of Yarmouth and is within a few minutes walk of the beautiful River Yar and wonderful walks. The town is a fashionable sailing centre with a good variety of restaurants, public houses and small interesting shops. The sandy bays of Colwell and Totland are within a 5 mintue drive. Belmont Villa has a lovely large fenced garden and private parking. Belmont Villa, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight is available from Fri 21 Sep 2012 to Fri 28 Sep 2012. View Belmont Villa Yarmouth, Isle of Wight
New Cottage; Sleeps 6 + 1 in 3 bedrooms
Ronda is a lovely detached house within a 10 minute stroll of the sandy beach at Totland Bay. It is in a pleasant secluded area with well spaced properties on a quiet unmade lane. Much of the nearby coastal area is owned by the National Trust and it is a wonderful walking area with easy access to the coastal path and delightful walks on the downs with panoramic views. Ronda, Totland, Isle of Wight is available from Sat 22 Sep 2012 to Sat 29 Sep 2012. View Ronda Totland, Isle of Wight
Sleeps 10 in 5 bedrooms;
This wonderful property stands beside the beach in Seaview – a small prestigious resort renowned for beach holidays, sailing and boating. It provides a destination for many discerning families who return year after year. The Beach House has a prime & peaceful position which enjoys panoramic sea views from most rooms. A stroll across the garden leads to a gateway providing direct access to Seagrove Bay and visitors can relax on the balcony and watch the children playing on the beach. The Beach House, Seaview, Isle of Wight is available from Sat 22 Sep 2012 to Sat 29 Sep 2012. View The Beach House Seaview, Isle of Wight
New Cottage; Sleeps 8 + 1 in 4 bedrooms
Dunnose Magna Cottage is a substantial, Grade 11 listed, thatched property magnificently situated close to the cliff top amidst 2 acres of beautiful gardens
and within a pleasant 15 minute stroll of the beach at Bonchurch. The property is surrounded by wonderful National Trust countryside and enjoys splendid views across the surrounding fields to the downs in ‘An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’. The wonderful beaches of Ventnor and Shanklin are within a few minutes drive. Dunnose Magna Cottage, Luccombe, Isle of Wight is available from Sat 22 Sep 2012 to Sat 29 Sep 2012. View Dunnose Magna Cottage Luccombe, Isle of Wight
Sleeps 4 + 1 in 2 bedrooms; Children welcome
This lovely stone cottage nestles in beautiful countryside on an attractive farm on the East side of the Island. There are wonderful open views from the cottage and garden across fields towards the downs. The Old Brew House is at the end of a country lane with no passing traffic. This is a wonderful walking area with footpaths leading along the course of the River Yar and to the nearby picturesque village of Godshill. There is direct access across the fields to the cycle track which links Sandown to Newport and Cowes. The sandy beaches of Sandown, Shanklin and Ventnor are only a 15 minute drive away. The Brew House, Merstone, Isle of Wight is available from Sat 22 Sep 2012 to Sat 29 Sep 2012. View The Brew House Merstone, Isle of Wight
Sleeps 6 + 1 in 3 bedrooms; Children welcome
The cottage occupies a wonderful situation nestled in lovely East Wight countryside, in ‘An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’. It has uninterrupted views across the beautiful Yar valley to the Ventnor Downs. The house offers an oasis of peace, being a detached property with its own two acres of grounds and no near neighbours. Knighton Gorges, Newchurch, Isle of Wight is available from Sat 22 Sep 2012 to Sat 29 Sep 2012. View Knighton Gorges Newchurch, Isle of Wight
Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms; Children welcome
Lovely stone cottage within an an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty' and only a 10 minute walk from the beach at Brook on the West Coast of the Isle of Wight. This is a wonderful walking and cycling area and there are spectacular views of the sea and the white cliffs of Tennyson Down from the farm. Dunsbury Farm Cottage, Brook, Isle of Wight is available from Sat 22 Sep 2012 to Sat 29 Sep 2012. View Dunsbury Farm Cottage Brook, Isle of Wight
Sleeps 8+1 in 4 bedrooms;
Situated in beautiful East Wight countryside on the outskirts of the attractive hamlet of Alverstone and within an easy 10 minute drive of the sandy beaches of Sandown and Shanklin. The property enjoys beautiful views across open countryside towards Culver Cliffs and the sea can be glimpsed in the distance. Meadow End (incl. wing), Alverstone, Isle of Wight is available from Sat 22 Sep 2012 to Sat 29 Sep 2012. View Meadow End (incl. wing) Alverstone, Isle of Wight
Sleeps 11 in 5 bedrooms;
A delightful detached house with a private heated swimming pool set in extensive private grounds and with coastal views from all the front facing rooms. It is very attractively situated in the small rural hamlet of Limerstone and is only 1.5 miles from the south west coast of the Isle of Wight. This is an area of outstanding natural beauty. There is access to a wonderful walking area with footpaths following the downs at the rear of Monkspath on the Worsley / Tennyson Trial towards the Needles. Monks Path, Limerstone, Isle of Wight is available from Fri 21 Sep 2012 to Fri 28 Sep 2012. View Monks Path Limerstone, Isle of Wight
Sleeps 6 + 1 in 3 bedrooms; Children welcome
This delightful detached property is set in its own grounds in an attractive semi rural area within 5 minutes walk of the beach and within a 10 minute stroll of the small coastal town of Yarmouth – a small port on the west side of the Island, renowned for sailing. Yarmouth has a variety of small shops, public houses, tea shops and restaurants. The sandy coves of Totland and Colwell Bay are only a few minutes drive away. Treetops, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight is available from Sat 22 Sep 2012 to Sat 29 Sep 2012. View Treetops Yarmouth, Isle of Wight
New Cottage; Sleeps 5+1 in 3 bedrooms; Children welcome
Rocklyn Cottage is attractively situated at Appuldurcombe, on the outskirts of Wroxall and within 2 miles of the south coast of the island. The cottage is within a 10 minute walk of Appuldurcombe House and in a wonderful walking and cycling area with footpaths leading directly from the cottage to Stenbury Downs, the donkey sanctuary and the nearby picturesque village of Godshill with its thatched cottages, teashops and public houses. Rocklyn Cottage, Appuldurcombe, Nr Wroxall, Isle of Wight is available from Fri 21 Sep 2012 to Fri 28 Sep 2012. View Rocklyn Cottage Appuldurcombe, Nr Wroxall, Isle of Wight
Sleeps 4 + 1 in 2 bedrooms; Children welcome
Two Mead Cottage is one of a pair of cottages which stand in the attractive rural hamlet of Alverstone and is less than a 5 minute drive from the lovely sandy beaches of Sandown on the east coast of the Island. The cottage is located on a small 12 acre farm which is home to horses, cows and a few free range chickens. The farm is in “An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty” and has a charming large pond which attracts ducks, moorhens and the occassional heron. Two Mead Cottage, Alverstone, Isle of Wight is available from Sat 22 Sep 2012 to Sat 29 Sep 2012. View Two Mead Cottage Alverstone, Isle of Wight
Sleeps 7 + 1 in 5 bedrooms
Clatterford is a lovely house with much old world charm which in recent years has been renovated with care. The East wing now provides attractive and comfortable accommodation for seven people in five bedrooms. East Wing, Clatterford House, Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight is available from Fri 21 Sep 2012 to Fri 28 Sep 2012. View East Wing, Clatterford House Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight
Sleeps 5 in 3 bedrooms; Children 5 + welcome
This charming cottage is nestled in the beautiful East Isle of Wight countryside, adjoining National Trust woodland, renowned for its carpets of bluebells and red squirrels. The cottage commands wonderful views towards the sea and Culver Cliffs as well as of the Ventnor Down. Visitors have the freedom to enjoy over three acres of garden and private woodland. The sandy beach of Sandown is within a seven-minute drive. Beaulieu Cottage, Borthwood, Isle of Wight is available from Sat 22 Sep 2012 to Sat 29 Sep 2012. View Beaulieu Cottage Borthwood, Isle of Wight
Sleeps 8 + 2 infants in 4 bedrooms; Children welcome
This spacious house is splendidly situated immediately beside the sea. A stroll across the lawn leads to the beach where swimming, beach sports and boating can be enjoyed. A yacht can also be privately moored. There are spectacular, and panoramic sea views from the main rooms in the house and from the garden. Bonny Blink is in the quiet seaside village of Seaview on the east side of the Isle of Wight, commanding views across the Solent and the open sea. The pleasant village centre with its shops, post office and restaurants is less than a five minute walk away. Bonny Blink, Seaview, Isle of Wight is available from Sat 22 Sep 2012 to Sat 29 Sep 2012. View Bonny Blink Seaview, Isle of Wight
Sleeps 6 + 1
in 3 bedrooms; Children welcome
This delightful stone cottage which dates back
to 1761 is built of Isle of Wight chalk and brick. It is situated in
lovely countryside 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. Hackney Stable Cottage, Merstone, Isle of Wight is available from Sat 22 Sep 2012 to Sat 29 Sep 2012. View Hackney Stable Cottage Merstone, Isle of Wight
New Cottage; Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms
Glebelands is very attractively situated within a two minute walk of the centre of the picturesque village of Godshill. A delightful village with pretty thatched cottages, an ancient church, teashops, a chocolate shop and public houses for meals. This is also a wonderful walking and cycling area. Glebelands Hayloft, Godshill, Isle of Wight is available from Sat 22 Sep 2012 to Sat 29 Sep 2012. View Glebelands Hayloft Godshill, Isle of Wight
The cycling festival is a great opportunity to visit the Isle of Wight and cycle the hundreds of mile of cycle tracks and bridal ways. Organised cycle routes allow you to enjoy days out with fellow cyclist and explore new parts of the Isle of Wight on your bike.
The cycle rides are aimed at all levels of fitness and skill with the idea that everyone can enjoy getting out on a bike and see the Isle of Wight. The money raised from small contributions goes to local Isle of Wight charities.
Find out more at www.sunseaandcycling.com.
If you are booking a cottage with Island Cottage Holidays we can arrange bikes to be delivered to your cottage for when you arrive. To find out more visit our Isle of Wight Bike Hire page. We also have a list of self guided routes on the Isle of Wight which are available all year round on our Isle of Wight Cycling pages.
Alternatively you can visit www.wightcyclehire.co.uk who arrange cycle hire all over the Isle of Wight and offer excellent service.
For bike repair and maintenance you may wish to visit www.wightmountain.com in Newport.
5 min cycle ride – Newport to Godshill to Shanklin
Here is the cycle ride from Newport to Godshill (for a drink or lunch in the sun) and then on to Shanklin. Alternatively, you may prefer to walk the same route. If you need to rent a bike on the Isle of Wight you may wish to talk to Wight Cycle Hire (http://www.wightcyclehire.co.uk/). If you [...]
Isle of Wight Cycling Festival Accommodation
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Great Isle of Wight Cycle Rides Discussion
We have stated a “Great Cycle Rides on the Isle of Wight” discussion on our Facebook site. If you have some good bike rides or want to read what others say are great bike rides on the Isle of Wight go to our Facebook page. There is also more information about cycling on the Isle [...]
Isle of Wight Photos October 2011
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The sunny weather is still continuing here on the Isle of Wight which is ideal if you want to get out into nature to walk or cycle. Oliver, one of the Island Cottage Holidays team, did just that and has submitted these photographs of a ride along the cycle paths from Lake (nr Shanklin) to [...]