96 Isle of Wight holiday cottages are available for February Half Term on the Isle of Wight .
Sleeps 2 in 1 bedroom; Babies under 12months welcome
Little Dormers is the wing of a lovely detached property with a large garden. It is attractively situated in a quiet close with panoramic sea views and is within a 5 minute walk of a quiet beach where swimming, paddling and boating can be enjoyed. Here there is also a public house and a pleasant cafe providing refreshments. An easy 20 minute stroll beside the sea takes you into the centre of Cowes. Little Dormers at Cowes, Isle of Wight is available for up to 2 people .
Sleeps 8 in 4 bedroom; Children 5+ welcome
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 at Bonchurch, Isle of Wight is available for up to 8 people .
Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms; Children welcome
This is a wonderful retreat standing amidst a large garden, adjacent to woodland and the wonderful estate of Osborne House – the Island palace of Queen Victoria. The Indian Summer House has a fascinating history. From the cottage quiet lanes and footpaths can be followed to the sea which is only ¾ of a mile away. There is easy access to Cowes which is built astride the River Medina - a small chain ferry links the two parts. The Indian Summer House at Osborne, Isle of Wight is available for up to 4 people .
Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms; Children welcome
The Old Cottage is a wonderful 18th Century, Grade 2* listed property. It is beautifully situated overlooking the sea, in ‘ An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty', on the south coast of Island. A quiet cove, where visitors can paddle and swim, is within a 15 minute walk of the cottage. St Lawrence is renowned for its mild climate and in the nearby Botanical Garden many rare and tropical trees and plants are grown. The Old Cottage at St Lawrence, Isle of Wight is available for up to 6 people .
Sleeps 6 + 1 in 3 bedrooms; Children welcome
This lovely stone cottage is built of Isle of Wight Stone and has been converted from an ancient stone barn. Byre Cottage is situated in a small country lane in attractive countryside. This is a lovely walking area and footpaths lead from close to the cottage to the beautiful downs above Ventnor. Byre Cottage is only 1.5 miles from the centre of the seaside town of Shanklin with its wonderful sandy beach which is popular for swimming and paddling. The neighbouring seaside towns of Sandown and Ventnor are within a 10 minute drive. Byre Cottage at Shanklin, Isle of Wight is available for up to 7 people .
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 at Godshill, Isle of Wight is available for up to 4 people .
New Cottage; Sleeps 6 plus a baby in 3 bedrooms
This lovely cottage is very attractively situated in the charming hamlet of Norton Green on the west side of the island and within a 15 minute walk of the sea at Colwell Bay. Here there is a small sandy beach which is good for swimming, fishing and boating. The other bays of Totland, Freshwater and Compton are within a few minutes drive. This is also a wonderful walking and cycling area. New Inn Cottage at Norton Green, Isle of Wight is available for up to 6 people .
Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms; Children welcome
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 the picturesque 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 cottages. Lavender Cottage at Godshill, Isle of Wight is available for up to 4 people .
Sleeps 2 in 1 bedroom
This pretty cottage is one of a small group of 5 cottages nestled in an attractive courtyard location adjacent to Ventnor Park Gardens and within a pleasant 10 minute stroll through the park to Ventnor esplanade with its lovely beach and bay. Castle Coach House has been converted from part of the original stables of Steephill Castle and has pretty leaded windows, a lovely bay window, a charming porch and many beams. Castle Coach House at Ventnor, Isle of Wight is available for up to 2 people .
Sleeps 8 + 1 in 4 bedrooms; Children welcome
This farmhouse is attractively situated on the edge of the pretty village of Shalfleet towards the West side of the Isle of Wight. The cottage adjoins the grounds of Shalfleet Manor House and has its own private entrance into a quiet lane which leads from the village to a footpath on Newtown Creek. This estuary, which is only a few minutes walk from the farmhouse, is part of a National Nature Reserve and is in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Several secluded bays and beaches are within 10 minutes drive. Shalfleet Farmhouse at Shalfleet, Isle of Wight is available for up to 9 people .
Sleeps 6 + 1 in 4 bedrooms
This lovely stone cottage is situated in the small rural hamlet of Bowcombe which stands between the pretty village of Shorwell and Carisbrooke with its medieval castle. Shorwell and Carisbrooke are both within a 5 minute drive and have public houses which are good for meals. The cottage offers easy access to the small bays and coves on the south west side of the Isle of Wight. The larger sandy beaches of Ventnor and Shanklin are within a 20 minute drive. Bramble Cottage at Newport, Isle of Wight is available for up to 7 people .
Sleeps 2 in 1 bedroom; Not suitable for children;
This attractive property overlooks the gardens of Ventor Park and is within a 10 minute walk of the beach at Ventnor and also of the town centre. This a a beautiful coastal area and a pleasant walk through the gardens leads to the small esplanade of Ventnor, a small seaside resort. The quiet bay is ideal for swimming and paddling. The Clock Tower at Ventnor, Isle of Wight is available for up to 2 people .
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 at Limerstone, Isle of Wight is available for up to 11 people .
Sleeps 5 + 1 in 3 bedrooms; Children welcome
Detached bungalow with large fenced garden in the centre of the seaside village of Bembridge on the east side of the Isle of Wight. It is less than a 15 minute walk from the beach where the shallow waters offer a wonderful place for safe bathing, paddling and boating. Bembridge is a delightful spot with an air of tranquillity and affluence. It is a popular sailing centre and has a variety of small interesting shops, tea shops, public houses and restaurants. Dennett Corner at Bembridge, Isle of Wight is available for up to 6 people .
Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms; Children welcome
Within a 2 minute walk of an attractive beach on the beautiful south west coast of the Isle of Wight. Here visitors can enjoy swimming, fishing and paddling. The cottage stands on high ground and there are sea and coastal views from the property. Visitors can relax in the sitting room or on the balcony and watch the sailing boats pass by. Seabreeze at Brighstone, Isle of Wight is available for up to 6 people .
New Cottage; Sleeps 5 + 1 in 3 bedrooms
Rocklyn Cottage is attractively situated on high ground 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 at Appuldurcombe, Nr Wroxall, Isle of Wight is available for up to 6 people .
Sleeps 4 + 1 in 2 bedrooms; Children welcome
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. Parlour Cottage at Merstone, Isle of Wight is available for up to 5 people .
Sleeps 10 + 2 in 4 bedrooms
This lovely stone barn is attractively situated on the outer edge of Wootton adjoining delightful countryside and less than a mile from the coast. The sandy beaches of the seaside resort of Ryde are within a 10 minute drive. Wootton has several small shops, a hotel and three public houses, two of which have restaurants overlooking the attractive estuary. The Barn at Wootton, Isle of Wight is available for up to 11 people .
New Cottage; Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms
St Catherines Cottage has been in the same family for three generations and enjoys an exceptional position with views across the lovely garden to the sea. There are sea views from several of the rooms including the sitting room, dining room and two main bedrooms. St Catherines Cottage at Niton Undercliff, Isle of Wight is available for up to 6 people .
Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms; Children welcome
Sea Haze is a lovely detached bungalow situated on the outskirts of Freshwater with a large garden and sea views from the garden and kitchen. It is in a secluded area with individual well spaced properties and on a quiet unmade road. Sea Haze is 1/3 of mile from the sandy bays of Colwell and Totland.This west side of the island is renowned for its beautiful countryside, pretty villages and small sandy bays. Sea Haze at Totland Bay, Isle of Wight is available for up to 6 people .
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 at Shanklin, Isle of Wight is available for up to 5 people .
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 at Yarmouth, Isle of Wight is available for up to 8 people .
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 at Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight is available for up to 8 people .
Sleeps 4 + 1 in 2 bedrooms; Children welcome
Mead Cottage is attractively situated on a 12 acre farm on the edge of the small rural hamlet of Alverstone in “An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty”. This is a wonderful position for outdoor pursuits, walking, cycling, fishing and golf. In the village there are lovely water meadows and fishing ponds with hides for bird and red squirrel watching. There are many footpaths leading up on to the downs and towards the coast. One Mead Cottage at Alverstone, Isle of Wight is available for up to 5 people .
Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms; Children welcome
This lovely Grade II listed stone cottage is attractively situated in a courtyard of 5 cottages in a delightful rural hamlet only 1.5 miles from the centre of shanklin, a seaside resort with a large sandy beach which gently slopes to the water and is ideal for swimming and paddling. Harvest Cottage at Shanklin, Isle of Wight is available for up to 4 people .
Sleeps 8 + 2 (1 child on folding bed and 1 baby in cot) in 4 bedrooms; Children welcome
This lovely old farmhouse is very attractively situated in peaceful countryside within a 5 minute drive from the market town of Newport with its various shops and the medieval castle of Carisbrooke. The lovely central position of this property makes it ideal for touring the Island as most parts can be reached within a 30 minute drive. The beautiful sandy beaches of Sandown and Shanklin are only a 20 minute drive away. Stone House at Blackwater, Isle of Wight is available for up to 8 people .
Sleeps 2 + 2 in 1 bedrooms; Children welcome
Redway Manor Cottage is on a lovely farm in beautiful countryside. From the cottage there are views across the fields to the downs of Ventnor in the distance. This is a wonderful walking area with footpaths leading from close to the cottage towards the picturesque village of Godshill or the coastal village of Niton. There is also easy access to the cycle route which crosses the Island. The sandy beaches of Sandown, Shanklin and Ventnor are all within a 15 minute drive. Fodder Stable at Merstone, Isle of Wight is available for up to 4 people .
4 Star; Sleeps 2; Not suitable for Children
Sweet Brook forms part of a wing of a superb 17th Century farmhouse built of Island Stone and surrounded by 5 acres of lovely garden and fields. It is situated in attractive West Wight countryside and is within a 5 minute drive of the south coast of the island and the beach at Brook. There are several quiet and charming bays on this side of the Island. Sweet Brook is in ‘An area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’ and footpaths can be followed to the nearby Brighstone Downs to join the famous Tennyson trail which extends from Carisbrooke, in the centre of the Isle of Wight, to the Needles on the western tip. Sweet Brook at Yarmouth, Isle of Wight is available for up to 2 people .
Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms
Built of Island Stone and the building dates back to 1695. It is one of a pair of cottages divided by an impressive central arch leading to an inner courtyard with pretty gardens and four additional cottages. The cottage is very pleasantly situated in a quiet hamlet in attractive countryside. Dairymaid Cottage at Shanklin, Isle of Wight is available for up to 4 people .
Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms; Children welcome
High Rising is situated within a few minutes walk of the sea at Gurnard. Here there is a quiet beach where visitors can enjoy paddling swimming and boating. A pleasant café and nearby public house provide refreshments. There is easy access to the west side of the Island with its quiet sandy coves and the nearby National Nature reserve of Newtown – an area of outstanding Natural Beauty and a wonderful area for walking and bird watching. High Rising at Gurnard, Isle of Wight is available for up to 6 people .
The is the first school holiday of the year. The Isle of Wight enjoys a mild climate and the February holiday gives an opertunity to explore the Isle of Wight and enjoy the first signs of Spring.
Walking and cycling are popular past times in this holiday period and you will find many of the paths on the West side of the Island are already attracting a number of walkers. Many of the first signs of Spring come to the Isle of Wight earlier than else where due to a southerly latitude and areas with warm micro climates.