Escape with your loved ones to this 18th-century stone cottage sitting in a complex of properties on the grounds of Appuldurcombe House - just 1 mile outside Wroxall. Sleeping six people across four bedrooms, it’s ideal for families or groups of friends in search of a characterful retreat to call home while they explore the Isle of Wight together. Wake up and explore the baroque ruins of Appuldurcombe House, and then to the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary to meet its famous residents. In the evening, come home and share a BBQ feast in your cottage’s garden.
From your private parking spot (there’s room for two cars), step inside this picture-postcard cottage and you’ll be greeted by a welcoming open-plan kitchen/diner with an open arch doorway leading into the stylish lounge. Cook up a storm in the kitchen area and share a sociable dinner at the elegant dining table, or head outside to enjoy a leisurely al fresco dinner on the tranquil patio. Afterwards, stretch out beside the wood burner in the lounge. At the end of the day, four beautifully-styled bedrooms await. On the ground floor you’ll find a single bedroom alongside a family bathroom with a shower over the bath. Head upstairs and there’s a king-size, a twin and a single. A second family bathroom with a shower over the bath completes the layout.
Make a beeline for Ventnor (2.5 miles) to stroll along the sandy beach and explore the magnificent Ventnor Botanic Garden. Or head into Shanklin (6. 5 miles) to discover its traditional seaside promenade and hike through the picturesque Shanklin Chine. Alternatively, make your way to Godshill (7 miles) to wander among its adorable thatched cottages and treat yourself to something sweet in a historic tearooms.