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Brook Lodge

Whitwell, Isle of Wight
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
No Dogs
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Romantic
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Single-level property set in an ideal location to get away from it all offering peaceful accommodation
  • Spacious garden with large lawns, a patio seating area, and attractive fruit trees
  • Within driving distance of the popular seaside resort of Ventnor with its sandy beach
Property code: IC022

Comfortable single-storey property set in impressively large gardens and offering spacious accommodation for two guests, situated in the village of Whitwell on the south coast of the Isle of Wight.

This attractive property is situated in the grounds of Brook Cottage, in rolling South Isle of Wight countryside on the outskirts of the rural village of Whitwell. The village centre, with its picturesque church and public house is only a ten-minute walk away. The sandy beach of the seaside town of Ventnor is within a ten-minute drive and there is also easy access to the quiet coves on the south coast and on the West side of the Isle of Wight. Brook Lodge is set in a lovely walking area and visitors can join footpaths adjacent to the cottage leading to the Stenbury Downs, or can follow the course of the River Yar to the pretty village of Godshill or the nearby coastal village of Niton.

This detached brick-built cottage is centrally heated, double glazed and well insulated. It has been furnished and equipped to a high standard in a traditional style. The accommodation is on one level and all the main rooms overlook the garden at the rear of the cottage. There is a double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and a television with Freeview; a bathroom with bath, built in separate shower, WC and basin; a well-equipped fitted kitchen with an electric cooker and hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and washing machine. There is also an open plan sitting room with a pleasant dining area. This is a particularly attractive room, furnished with a comfortable sofa and chair, plus a large screen television with a DVD player.

French doors open onto a patio with garden furniture where visitors can relax on sun loungers or enjoy eating outside. The garden boasts a large area of lawn, fruit trees and shrubs and is a great place to admire the clear night skies. It is a haven for wildlife including woodpeckers and red squirrels which visit the feeding box in front of the patio. WiFi internet is available. A car can be parked in the drive at the front of the cottage. There is a public house which is good for meals, telephone and Niton village shop, all within a ten minutes walk. A bus service is within a five minutes walk. Nearby places to visit include The Botanical Garden that is renowned for its rare plants and mild climate, Steephill Cove, Blackgang Chine, Appuldurcombe House and Carisbrooke Castle.

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 double bedroom with a king size bed
  • 1 bathroom with bath, separate shower cubicle and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine
  • Regret no pets
  • Off-road parking for 1 car
  • Pub and shop within walking distance, beach 2 miles
  • TV/DVD in the lounge and TV in the bedroom
  • Radio in the kitchen
  • Regret no children or babies
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Amy Hendriksen

This property is personally managed by Amy.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 43 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Irene 13th May 2023

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We had a fantastic week at Brook Lodge. Sarah and Richard made us very welcome, and everything was provided for our needs. The location was sublime, right in the middle of the countryside. The visitors to the garden were numerous, including many birds from humble sparrows and blue tits to a woodpecker. The red squirrels were always around, and we hRead moread nightly visits from a family of badgers, keen to gobble up the peanuts we put out for them, right outside the French doors. Highly recommended. Hide

Reviewed by J 29th April 2023

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Brok Lodge is a lovely holiday cottage. It has everything you might need. The owners could not be more helpful and friendly. There is also a large and lovely garden which is home to a lot of wildlife. The area is quiet and tranquil, ideal for relaxing in.

Reviewed by Alan 22nd April 2023

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Reviewed by Georgina 17th April 2023

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This was a great little lodge. All the amenities you could want for a comfortable stay. The location was ideal for accessing all of the island as nothing is more than 35 minutes away. The view from the lounge looks out onto an open space with trees for bird watching and there is an opportunity for red squirrels and badgers too. Loved our little staRead morey. Hide

Reviewed by Michael 8th April 2023

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Truly this was one of the happiest Island holidays we have had. Despite some bad weather during our stay, our time here was peaceful and endlessly entertaining. The cottage was comfortable, warm, exhaustively well-equipped, and we were made to feel most welcome, with fresh flowers and a little basket of goodies. The real highlight of the holiday, hRead moreowever, was the beautiful garden, with its resident badgers, red squirrels and birds - enchanting! Hide

Reviewed by Yvonne 18th March 2023

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The cottage was perfect and in a delightful location. Sarah and Richard were excellent hosts - very helpful and friendly but also unobtrusive. The cottage was immaculate and spotlessly clean - extremely well equipped and maintained as well as having all sorts of delightful extras. But for us the highlight was seeing the red squirrels during the dayRead more and in the evening observing the badgers on the patio. We saw a fox one evening too - and of course there were lots of birds. Fantastic! Hide

Reviewed by Gerald 11th March 2023

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Really lovely cottage to stay in and the owners are wonderfully helpful and friendly and looking down the garden at the wildlife who could ask for anything more

Reviewed by Phil 4th March 2023

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A nice quiet cosy and relaxing place to just sit and enjoy the wildlife, good location to explore from. Very clean and well laid out accommodation.

Reviewed by David 4th February 2023

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Reviewed by Raymond 7th January 2023

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This is in a good location for walkers, with easy access to the coast path and inland trails, several good pubs nearby. Also a great place if you have to stay in on a rainy day, with the local wildlife to entertain you. The hosts are welcoming and helpful.

Reviewed by Roger 23rd November 2022

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Only one word needed to describe this lodge that appears time and time again in the on-site visitor book. Wonderful. We spent the last week of November there and found it warm, comfortable and quiet, we also fell in love watching the birds and squirrels. At the risk of attracting more people to stay here, I thoroughly recommend it. It reduced my stRead moreress and anxiety levels tremendously. Hide

Reviewed by David 29th October 2022

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A very comfortable cottage. Owners very welcoming and a nice welcome pack

Reviewed by colin 10th September 2022

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Nice cosy cottage

Reviewed by Richard 3rd September 2022

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Very nice comfortable holiday, the business owners were lovely people.

Reviewed by Anne 27th August 2022

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Brook Lodge is a very comfortable and is well equipped. One of the best cottages we have stayed in. We received a warm welcome from Sarah and Richard and they were very informative on the local attractions. We would recommend this cottage to anyone who likes a quiet relaxing holiday and if your lucky you might see the red squirrels in the garden.

Reviewed by Phil 20th August 2022

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Great location for walking/hiking and generally exploring the more remote south east and south western part of the Island. Very helpful and friendly owners who live next door to the Lodge who maintain a wonderful garden teeming with wildlife. This was our second stay at Brook Lodge and we intend to return next year.

Reviewed by Karen 13th August 2022

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Sarah and Richard had thought about absolutely everything to our stay at Brooks Lodge. Excellent for a self catering holiday, with everything you could possibly need, plus lots of extras! Accommodation is very comfortable, even down to a good nights sleep in a comfy bed. The garden, wow, with lots of activity-red squirrels, various birds and badgerRead mores. Beautiful location with walks from your front door. Fantastic for cycling, we took our ebikes, cycled to all of the places we visited. Hide

Reviewed by Eileen 9th July 2022

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Reviewed by Keith 2nd July 2022

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Excellent cottage and hosts

Reviewed by Robert John 18th June 2022

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Our second holiday in this delightful bungalow which soon feels like a home. This time we stayed a fortnight to give a more relaxed and unhurried holiday and we hope to come again soon. Comfortable and peaceful and so well placed to explore the beautiful area and then return for tea and cake to enjoy the garden. Sarah and Richard are welcoming and Read morehelpful whilst never interfering. Hide

Reviewed by Richard 21st May 2022

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Reviewed by Sharleen 14th May 2022

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Another lovely holiday at Brook Lodge. The property is in a lovely location not far from Ventnor and has everything you need for a comfortable and enjoyable stay plus the entertainment provided by the red squirrels and other wildlife which you can see in the orchard just outside the sitting room window. Lots of interesting places to explore on the Read moreisland. Sarah and Richard are the nicest possible hosts - helpful but never intrusive. We'll be back again in 2023. Hide

Reviewed by Valerie 7th May 2022

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Reviewed by Gerald 9th April 2022

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Reviewed by David 2nd April 2022

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Very nice cosy cottage just outside Whitwell very comfortable. The garden is visited by a large number of different types of birds, we lost count of the types. The red squirrels are constantly bounding the garden as well.

Reviewed by Robert 26th March 2022

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Peaceful cottage overlooking large garden from where can be seen varied wildlife including red squirrels. Cottage is situated at the edge of a village that has a historic pub! The cottage is exceptionally well equipped and hosts Sarah and Richard, who live next door, are very helpful and welcoming, providing extra items that make you feel instantlyRead more at home. Hide

Reviewed by Michael 19th March 2022

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Reviewed by Diane 30th October 2021

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A perfect location for exploring east and west coasts. Great to be able to walk to pub (great value food), be so close to the sea and have so much wildlife to watch in the garden. It was so dark and quiet at night, we had the best nights sleep in the lovely comfy bed. A great relaxed holiday.

Reviewed by Bronwyn 25th October 2021

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Very comfortable accommodation couldnt have wished for anything better.

Reviewed by Sarah 21st October 2021

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Sarah is an amazing host. The cottage is beautiful, and has everything you could need, plus lots of extras ! Would really recommend.

Reviewed by Margaret 9th October 2021

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Reviewed by Jack 25th September 2021

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The cottage is very comfortable and well equipped and the owners go to great trouble to make guesta feel welcome. The location is extremely quiet with very little traffic down the adjacent lane. The large garden has red squirrels and various birds to entertain watchers and has seats and loungers provided for enjoying the sun. The kitchen has very gRead moreood recycling facilities with clear notes left on how they work. Our second visit was even more enjoyable than the first! Hide

Reviewed by Martin 11th September 2021

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Lovely well situated cottage, for both walking and relaxing. Very comfortable for two people.

Reviewed by Catherine 28th August 2021

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The previous reviews say it all!

Reviewed by Jackie 21st August 2021

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Reviewed by Andrew 14th August 2021

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A lovely, relaxing place to stay! Very quiet and tranquil, with visits from a friendly pheasant, red squirrel and plenty of birds too. The facilities were excellent and our host was very welcoming and helpful. Plenty of lovely places to visit and loads of beautiful walks. The local pub in Whitwell served a great selection of food, but you do need tRead moreo book. A thoroughly enjoyable week with all the comforts of home. We would highly recommend this property for the perfect holiday. Hide

Reviewed by Tamara 7th August 2021

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We had a wonderful stay. The cottage was spotless, comfortable and very well equipped. We had a lovely welcome from Sarah the owner. Beautiful location, so peaceful! We would highly recommend this beautiful cottage.

Reviewed by Mark 31st July 2021

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A comfortable property for two in a lovely quiet spot. Beautiful garden with the added bonus of red squirrels. If you are looking for get away from it all peace & quiet within easy distance of the coast its perfect.

Reviewed by Ellen 17th July 2021

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A little gem! Tucked away in the countryside but close to village pub and Ventnor. Delightful garden where red squirrels play and sun loungers to relax on. The cottage has everything you could possibly need. Spotlessly clean, high quality furnishings. The owners are very helpful. As well as fresh milk and a selection of beverages there was fresh frRead moreuit, luxury biscuits, a big bag of crisps and a pot of local jam. It is the new owners first season, they are making a fantastic job of it! Hide

Reviewed by Kenneth 3rd July 2021

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Reviewed by Peter 12th June 2021

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We stayed at this cottage some years ago. Now under new ownership. Exceptional welcome. Very caring owners. Brilliantly clean and well looked after. Garden a delight for wildlife lovers. Easy access to all of Island. Local village has a good pub/restaurant, shop and chemist. Ventnor only a short drive.

Reviewed by Janet 29th May 2021

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A lovely cottage, well looked after by the owners, with everything you need, set in peaceful surroundings and also wild life (squirrels, badger, many birds) in the garden to keep you entertained.

Reviewed by Paul 22nd May 2021

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Wonderful spotlessly clean cottage in beautiful surroundings, good position to see all of island, the garden was full of activity from the wildlife. Owners couldnt do enough for you ,perfect place to relax and recharge the batteries.

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