Get the whole gang together at this elegant home in the charming village of Chale. Sleeping six people across three bedrooms, this is the ideal bolthole for families or groups of friends who in search of a wonderful character property to call home while they enjoy a fabulous countryside break on the Isle of Wight together. Spend a great morning exploring the fantastic Botanic Garden in the Victorian seaside town of Ventnor, and in the afternoon, come home to relax by the cottage’s private outdoor swimming pool before you set up the BBQ to cook dinner.
Step inside and you''ll be greeted by a light and bright country-style kitchen. Just beyond that, you’ll find a welcoming open-plan living/dining area – an elegant space that features characterful exposed beams, traditional country-style decor and a wood burner-effect electric fire. Slip onto the sofa to check out the pool views through the French doors before you head back to the kitchen to cook up a storm. Gather everyone around the wooden dining table to enjoy a joyful dinner, or head out into the rear garden to savour a delicious al fresco meal by the swimming pool. Afterwards, head to the cottage’s converted barn, which was transformed into a fun games room to challenge your loved ones to a table tennis or billiards tournament. At the end of the day, you’ll find a thoughtfully designed twin bedroom with an en-suite shower room on the ground floor, as well as two beautifully furnished double bedrooms on the first floor. The main bedroom offers breathtaking views of the sunset over Tennyson Downs. A chic family bathroom completes the upstairs layout. In the morning, kick off your day with a dip in the cottage’s swimming pool. The pool is open all year round and is not heated.
Head into the picturesque village of Godshill (4 miles) to admire its quaint streets, which are lined with charming thatched-roof cottages. Check out the village’s pretty All Saints Church or explore Godshill Model Village – a miniature recreation of Godshill itself. Alternatively, walk along the vast expanse of beach at Compton Bay (8 miles) – a haven for fossil hunters and nature enthusiasts. Explore the shoreline at low tide and you might spot dinosaur footprints embedded in the rocks – a testament to the island''s prehistoric past.