Wake up to glorious sea views from your bedroom window in a delightful retreat high above the seaside town of Ventnor. Just 0.5 miles from its golden sands and sleeping four guests, this enticing property offers a lovely base for exploring the Isle of Wight’s many attractions. Lively Ventnor has independent shops, a good selection of cafes, restaurants and tempting ice-cream parlours. Enjoy safe swimming from the beach, where you can hire vintage Victorian beach huts, and at pretty Steephill Cove, less than 1 mile away. Splendid coast and country walks abound, or you can see the sights from open-top buses that criss-cross the island.
Climb the 24 steps up to this south-facing, elevated holiday home and be rewarded with panoramic sea views set in lush greenery. A light-filled hall/conservatory with floor-to-ceiling windows looks out to the pretty front garden and sea. Inside, the spacious lounge and dining room houses comfortable seating, while the kitchen offers all you need to get cooking. A shower room with a WC completes the ground floor. Upstairs, drink in more breathtaking views from two spacious and charming bedrooms: a double with an en-suite bathroom and a twin. Outside, relax on patio furniture in the garden and watch the sun set over the water.
Ventnor’s Botanic Gardens are renowned for the rare exotic plants and trees which thrive in the island’s microclimate, while children will enjoy its secret paths, activity packs and an indoor colouring wall. For family fun, head to Blackgang Chine amusement park (6 miles), and Robin Hill Country Park, (8.5 miles), with treetop walkways, a maze, tobogganing and more. Italianate Osborne House (13.5 miles) was Queen Victoria’s beloved rural retreat. Its magnificent grounds feature the royal children’s well-preserved Swiss Cottage playhouse, picnic areas and a small beach, while the remarkable mansion houses sumptuous interiors and artworks. And if you feel in need of refreshment, you can choose from four food and drink outlets.