Peacefully located in an idyllic rural country lane with many public footpaths, this delightful barn conversion is the perfect retreat for exploring the surrounding area. Completely refurbished throughout, it offers attractive and comfortable accommodation. Stepping inside the property, you’re greeted into the living room with its warm ambience enhanced by the cosy wood burner, making this a perfect space to relax and unwind in front of the Smart TV in complete comfort. The kitchen and dining room are merged together and is well equipped with all you may need to rustle up a meal for your loved ones, making another great space for socialising after a day’s adventures. Upstairs you’ll find two well-furnished bedrooms offering either king-size or single beds, all ensuring a comfortable night’s sleep, and hairstraighteners are also provided. Also on this floor is the bathroom, combining a bath with a shower over, offering the versatility of a refreshing shower and the indulgence of a relaxing bath in one convenient space.
Shanklin and its surrounding area offer a plethora of captivating sights and engaging activities for visitors to explore. In Shanklin itself, one can start by strolling along the picturesque Shanklin Chine, a stunning gorge with lush vegetation, cascading waterfalls, and enchanting pathways. The Old Village is another must-visit, with its charming thatched-roof cottages, quaint shops, and cosy tearooms exuding a delightful ambience. A visit to Shanklin Beach is a must, with its golden sands stretching along the coastline, or the nearby Sandown Bay also offers opportunities for water sports such as kayaking or paddleboarding.
Beyond Shanklin, the Isle of Wight has much to offer. A visit to the iconic Needles is a sight not to be missed, with The Needles Park providing a range of attractions including breathtaking views. History buffs can explore Carisbrooke Castle, a medieval fortress with a rich past, while outdoor enthusiasts can venture into the island’s countryside, with its rolling hills, picturesque villages and scenic walks, or enjoy the many activities the island has to offer.

Devonia is situated in the delightful village of Newchurch, this detached holiday home offers ideal family accommodation, each peacefully located with an enclosed garden. It lies in the charming village of Newchurch, surrounded by countryside, an area of Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with plenty of walks and cycle and nature trails. Wildlife such as the famous red squirrel, various birds and other wildlife can be seen. Nearby is Amazon World Zoo Park, one of the top family attractions, and Robin Hill Adventure Park. Discover the Garlic Farm and Arreton Barns, or further afield is the picturesque Godshill with model village gift shop and tea rooms. Within a 5-minute drive, visit the popular tourist resort of Sandown, with seaside entertainment including amusements, Tiger Island Zoo, putting, crazy golf, pier leisure centre and waterside dining in one of the many restaurants and cafés. Shanklin is also within easy reach, with the magical Chine, and quaint thatched roofed tea rooms, houses and shops. There is so much to do on this sunny island, plenty of National Trust homes and gardens including Osborne House, Queen Victoria’s former holiday abode, Carisbrooke Mill, Lavender Farm, donkey sanctuary, glass making, dinosaur park and various museums. Many outdoor pursuits can be enjoyed on the island, including excellent scenic walks along miles of Heritage coastline, sailing, fishing, hang gliding, surfing, golf, cycling, riding and crabbing. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant ¼ mile.
Devonia can be booked together with Groves Cottage (ref 28101), Laurel Cottage (ref UKC4247) and Devonia Studio (ref UK33275) to accommodate up to 29 guests.

This quaint holiday home, as its name suggests, was the former blacksmiths shop which resides beside the village green. The green is a lovely place to sit, relax, take a breath and admire the beautiful surroundings of the unspoilt village of Shorwell (pronounced ’shorrel’ by many resident islanders), which was named after the local spring - The Shor Well. This was one of Queen Victoria’s favourite places to visit when she was on the island holidaying at her residence Osborne House. The village is centred around its historic church, St Peters, which dates back to the 12th century.

The surrounding parish is also home to a trio of impressive manor houses - Northcourt, Westcourt and Wolverton Manor. Today, the village stands in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is at the centre of a network of footpaths, bridleways and cycle routes to explore and enjoy. The routes are scattered with lovely thatched cottages, and the village also has an 18th-century country pub and a small local shop and post office.

There are plenty of activities to keep you busy on the island, including walking, cycling and swimming at any of the glorious beaches are plentiful. You can even try your hand at paragliding if you are feeling adventurous! There are numerous attractions to discover for all ages, including The Needles with its amusement park, boat rides, lighthouse and famous chairlift down to the coloured sands of Alum Bay. Blackgang Chine, the oldest themed attraction in the UK, Ventnor Botanical Gardens, Tapnell Farm Park and Carisbrooke Castle are all worth a visit. Alternatively, why not visit Queen Victoria’s favourite holiday residence, Osborne House and its gardens, or the sailing towns of Yarmouth and Cowes? Shop and pub ¼ mile.

These three holiday properties, adjacent to the owner’s home and farm, are set with others in a courtyard and share use of various grassed areas and 2 tennis courts. Chilton Farm is situated ¼ mile from the coast, set in beautiful countryside, and forms part of the Chilton Farm Estate. Brighstone has chocolate box cottages, National Trust museum, several places to eat, shop and a post office. There are scenic coastal and country walks as well as cycling routes such as the Tennyson Trail. Discover towering cliffs, farmland, woodland and river valleys, all linked by a 500-mile network of footpaths. The cottages are within easy reach of Freshwater Bay, Shanklin Chine, Godshill, St Catherine’s Lighthouse, The Needles, Alum Bay, Carisbrooke Castle, Calbourne Mill and Blackgang Chine. Sailing, watersports, golf, fishing and horse riding are all available locally. Many National Trust homes and gardens, wildlife centres, vineyards, farms with local produce and adventure parks can all be easily reached. Beach ¼ mile. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
Appletree (ref 28555) can be booked together with Cherry (ref 28556) and Damson Cottage (UKC3266) to accommodate up to 18 guests.

These three holiday properties, adjacent to the owner’s home and farm, are set with others in a courtyard and share use of various grassed areas and 2 tennis courts. Chilton Farm is situated ¼ mile from the coast, set in beautiful countryside, and forms part of the Chilton Farm Estate. Brighstone has chocolate box cottages, National Trust museum, several places to eat, shop and a post office. There are scenic coastal and country walks as well as cycling routes such as the Tennyson Trail. Discover towering cliffs, farmland, woodland and river valleys, all linked by a 500-mile network of footpaths. The cottages are within easy reach of Freshwater Bay, Shanklin Chine, Godshill, St Catherine’s Lighthouse, The Needles, Alum Bay, Carisbrooke Castle, Calbourne Mill and Blackgang Chine. Sailing, watersports, golf, fishing and horse riding are all available locally. Many National Trust homes and gardens, wildlife centres, vineyards, farms with local produce and adventure parks can all be easily reached. Beach ¼ mile. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
Appletree (ref 28555) can be booked together with Cherry (ref 28556) and Damson Cottage (UKC3266) to accommodate up to 18 guests.

Toad Hall is a deceptively spacious yachtsman’s cottage inside the picturesque Island Harbour Marina. This comfortably furnished and well-equipped family holiday home is very easy to reach, being only 3 miles from either the East Cowes or Fishbourne ferry terminals. Right on the marina is The Breeze bar and restaurant which is only 5 minutes’ walk from the house. Not only does The Breeze pride itself on its home cooked meals, it also has a large children’s play area. Also inside the marina, the shop at Richardson’s Boat Yard sells basic groceries and sweets as well as hot and cold drinks.

Toad Hall is arranged over 3 floors. Downstairs the comfortable sitting room has a gas burning stove, TV, a selection of games, toys, books and DVDs. On the ground floor there is a double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with both bath and electric shower. On the same floor the kitchen/diner is equipped with a gas hob, electric oven, dishwasher and microwave. The utility room has a washing machine and a freezer. On the first floor there is a further double bedroom with its own bathroom with bath and electric shower. A z-bed for an additional child is available. Outside, to the back of the property there is a small enclosed garden with table and chairs, an ideal spot for a drink or eating outdoors. Gas central heating, gas, electricity, towels, bed linen and Wi-Fi are all included. There is a large car park 1-minute from the house which all residents use after loading and unloading at the house. The nearby pond and marina are unfenced. Toad Hall is a non-smoking house. Well behaved dogs are very welcome.

Island Harbour is an ideal location for exploring the Island. The renowned Folly Inn is about a mile’s walk up the river and Queen Victoria’s church at Whippingham is slightly beyond that. A path running along the river in the other direction is ideal for both cyclists and walkers going to Newport for its choice of shops, pubs and restaurants. Other places on the island such as Osborne House and Carisbrooke Castle are easily accessible by car.

A spacious, detached house furnished to a good standard, with some sea views from upstairs. Situated in a quiet residential area, just a few minutes’ walk from sandy Seagrove Bay. At low tide you can walk miles along the sands in either direction to unspoilt Priory Bay or to Puckpool Park for cycling and play area. Seaview village is ½ mile away with excellent pubs and food, right on the seafront. There are many attractions on the island to suit the whole family, including Carisbrooke Castle and Ventnor Botanic Gardens. Visit Osborne House and gardens, once the summer time home of Queen Victoria, now open to the public during the summer season. The nearby town of Ryde offers something for everyone including bowling alley, ice rink and indoor swimming pool, as well as many shops, pubs and restaurants. The picturesque maritime town of Cowes, the yachting centre of the world offers a shopping area, museums and historic buildings, and car ferries from Portsmouth to Fishbourne or Lymington to Yarmouth offer alternative days out. With its temperate climate and superb sunshine record, this makes an ideal location for holidays to suit all the family, at any time of year. Shop and pub ½ mile.

This delightful holiday property is comfortably furnished and well placed for relaxing, and enjoys views over the open countryside. Noted for its temperate climate, the island is easily explored from the scenic beauty of West Wight to the sandy beaches of Sandown Bay, Shanklin and Ventnor. Also worth a visit is the busy yachting haven at Cowes. Osborne House, holiday home of Queen Victoria, and Carisbrooke Castle, are both easily accessible, as are the picturesque villages of Godshill or Old Shanklin. Shop 1/4 mile, pub 1 mile.

Offering far-reaching views over fields and surrounding countryside, this compact, detached, single-storey holiday property offers superb walks from the door across miles of countryside. Standing next to the owners’ home on an unadopted lane on the edge of the charming village of Niton, a 10-minute walk, with a church, local shops, post office, library, chemist, hardware/gift/pet supplies shop, a GP centre and a pub serving food. The island is renowned for ramblers and has a 500-mile network of footpaths, including a 68-mile coastal walk with spectacular views. The nearest beach is a 10-minute drive, an observatory and St. Catherine’s Lighthouse are also nearby. Water sports, cycling, riding, sailing, fishing and golf can be found on the island. Blackgang Chine Theme Park is ¾ mile. Shop, pub and restaurant ¼ mile.

Nestled in the beautiful countryside and set in a small courtyard, these holiday properties combine period features with home comforts to offer extremely comfortable accommodation. The complex also offers stunning uninterrupted countryside views perfect for walkers, cyclists and lovers of the outdoors. Property 1 (ref PSSB) is a reverse level barn conversion and Property 2 (ref PSSC) is a single-storey barn conversion. It is a perfect base for the beach and the cosmopolitan town of Ventnor, which is just a 5-minute drive away. Ventnor’s popular shingle and sand beach is a firm favourite with all ages, where freshly caught fish of the day can be purchased at the marina, and fishing and boat trips around the coastline are available daily. There is a wide selection of great eateries, pubs and boutique-style individual shops within a short driving distance. Blackgang Chine is nearby, the oldest themed attraction in the UK, and within easy reach are the Needles and Alum Bay. Attractions include Ventnor Botanical Gardens, Isle of Wight Pearl, Dinosaur Isle, Donkey Sanctuary and Calbourne Water Mill, which has a 17th-century working watermill. Osborne House and Gardens, known for being Queen Victoria’s holiday residence, and Carisbrooke Castle are a short distance away. The sailing towns of Yarmouth and Cowes, and the popular resorts and Shanklin and Sandown are nearby. The island can be explored from the open-top buses that stop regularly at various collection points. Beach 1½ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant ½ mile.