Close to the island’s north coast, this rural retreat has an open-plan social space that opens straight onto gorgeous shared grounds. Pet-friendly, it’s perfect for a small family and is just 1.5 miles from Thorness Bay.
Sleek finishes and comfortable furnishings give a welcoming home-from-home feel to this charming annexe. Park and unload your luggage straight into the open-plan social space, which is set beneath a vaulted ceiling and flooded with natural light. Cook up simple self-catered meals in the kitchen area, gather at the dining suite to eat and discuss your day, then stretch out on a choice of lounge seating to catch up on your favourite TV shows. When it’s time to sleep, two inviting bedrooms await – choose between a double, and a single bedroom with a trundle bed that’s ideal for children. A contemporary shower room completes the interior layout. Fully-glazed doors open from the main social space onto a patio where you can fire up the BBQ and dine alfresco. Beyond, the enclosed garden has a large lawn games and children’s play equipment, plus views across the surrounding countryside.
Private parking allows you to explore the surrounds at your own pace – a dog-friendly beach is less than a half-mile walk – tides permitting – and pebbly Thorness Bay is rich in wildlife and offers fabulous views across the Solent. Cyclists can follow a number of routes from the doorstep, while sailing hot spot Cowes is 2.5 miles away and has an enticing array of shops, inns and eateries. Take a step back in time with visits to Carisbrooke Castle (6 miles) and Osborne House (8.5 miles), or head 13 miles to Shanklin where the historic Old Village is home to thatched cottages, tea rooms and unique shops. Nearby Shanklin Chine is a lush gorge with waterfalls and rare plants that are beautifully illuminated in the evenings.