Leeson House

Set into the hillside backing onto St Boniface Down, this beautiful property is ideally situated on the A3055, giving you excellent access to the southern fringes of the Isle of Wight. Featuring tasteful accommodation for up to eight guests, this is a wonderful holiday home for a group of friends or a larger family looking to enjoy the stunning beaches and countryside near the Victorian resort of Ventnor. Enjoying fantastic views across the village and out to sea, this is a delightful getaway in glorious surroundings.

On entering the property, you will find a cosy lounge which is ideal for relaxing in front of the open fire after a long day exploring. You will also find a charming kitchen/diner which is perfect for preparing your favourite meals, grabbing a snack or sitting round the breakfast table by the woodburner to plan the day. Family meals can be celebrated in the attractive formal dining room which offers a beautiful sea view and has been stylishly decorated and furnished. There are four bedrooms including a ground-floor king-size room which can be made in to a twin on request. Going upstairs there are three further bedrooms, all with sea views: a super-king-size room, a double room which can be a twin on request and a double room with a single bed and an additional pull-out bed available on request. Outside you can unwind in the steeply terraced garden which features a decked area with outdoor furniture, providing the ideal spot for enjoying a BBQ or a morning coffee while admiring the stunning views. There is off road parking for two to three cars.

The cottage is less than a mile from Ventnor, which is famous for its beautiful beach, traditional promenade and historic harbour. Ventnor offers a wealth of great restaurants, pubs and shops, as well as attractions including the Botanic Gardens. Heading north you can visit the Amazon World Zoo (6 miles), the Isle of Wight Zoo (7 miles) and Shanklin Beach (4 miles). Heading west you can follow the coast round to the Blackgang Chine and St Catherine’s Down (both within 7 miles).

Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week.

• Sleeps 8+1 4 bedrooms: 1 ground-floor king-size (which can be made into a twin on request), 1 super-king-size, 1 double with a single bed (and an additional pull out bed available on request) and 1 double bedroom (which can be made into a twin on request)
• 1 bathroom with shower over and WC, 1 shower room and separate WC
• TV, Xbox/DVD
• Wi-Fi included
• Electric oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and microwave
• Utility room with Belfast sink, washing machine, tumble dryer and WC
• Electric and central heating included
• 1 open fire (1 small amount of coal provided during winter months)
• 2 woodburners
• 1 dog welcome -  Please note that dogs are not permitted upstairs and they will need to be supervised outside as the front gates open onto the road.
• Beach, pubs, restaurants and shops within walking distance
• Off road parking

The joys of Ventnor lay just beyond your door. Explore local pubs and shops less than a mile away. Behind the property stretch the St Boniface Downs, a lush area of chalk hills. Set off on an inspiring walk before breakfast and take in some of the majestic natural history of the island. Walk through the town to find Ventnor Botanic Garden 2.5 miles away, a glorious cliff-edge display of exotic plants. Pack up your beach towel — a mile’s stroll will bring you to Ventnor Beach. Or head down to Monks Bay, a half-mile stretch of unspoilt cove named after French monks who landed there from Normandy. Beyond Ventnor, venture along the coast or inland to explore the Isle of Wight in your own way. Take a 16-mile trip to the opposite corner of the island to discover Cowes, a historic port town, and watch the sailing boats go by.