This interesting thatched cottage, restored to the highest standard, with the accent on character, won the Island Conservation Award for 2006. It is situated within the grounds of an historic manor house in 60 acres of beautiful downland with splendid views, in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. At the entrance gate there is a large pond, so sit here for a while and feed the ducks. A bridle path leads to a network of footpaths and bridle paths that run across the island. You are welcome to bring your own horse, carriage and horse box, and enjoy the superb out-riding from the property. Alternatively, you might enjoy metal detecting on this site where there has been a house since the 13th century.

The cottage is south facing and very light and airy – cool in the summer and cosy in the winter. The large ground floor is open plan and has a terracotta tiled floor throughout. The sitting area has a fireplace housing an early Victorian cast iron stove. The kitchen has sold wood units with beech worktops, a built-in electric oven and hob and dishwasher. There is full oil central heating and a washing machine in the boiler room.

On the first floor, there are two double bedrooms. The main bedroom is double aspect and has an en-suite shower room/WC with a very large power shower. The second bedroom is ‘L’ shaped with twin beds that can be pushed together and has a separate bathroom/WC with a Victorian cast iron bath.

The cottage has its own garden and patio area with a barbecue where you can sit and hear nothing but the birds. There is an abundance of wildlife – buzzards, owls, red squirrels, herons, badgers, stoats and foxes which make the cottage an ideal holiday haven for birdwatchers, photographers, painters as well as walkers and lovers of the peace, beauty and tranquillity of the countryside.

Please visit http://www.greateaststanden.co.uk/ to find out more about the holiday cottage, amenities, surrounding area and places to visit in Isle of Wight.

All tourist attractions on the Isle of Wight are within easy reach for day trips. Arreton Manor is within walking distance. It has a daily guided tour, tea rooms and gardens. It also puts on outdoor plays and various events during the summer. Arreton Barns has craft shops where demonstrations of crafts takes place daily.

Travel: Sandown Airport (10 minutes), Bembridge (15minutes)

Good places to visit:

Annual Events: There is an extensive programme of events on the Isle of Wight, more information on arrival. For example, regular guided walks and garden tours of places such as Culver Down, wildlife walk on Compton Down, boat shows and regattas, concerts. Isle of Wight Yoga Festival 26th May, Isle of Wight Marathon on Sunday 21st of May starting at Ryde Boating Lake, Newport Carnival on Saturday 15th of June.

Good places to eat: The Dairyman's Daughter at Arreton Barns, The George at Yarmouth, The Crown at Shorwell, The Pond Cafe at Bonchurch

Local Sports: Stabling available to bring your own horse, extensive bridleways for riding, paths and trails for walking or cycling.

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