Self-catering cottage holidays in the Isle of Wight

Country cottages, holiday cottages, holiday homes and log cabins on the Isle of Wight
List of   holiday cottages in the Isle of Wight
High quality comfortable country cottage in the Isle of Wight to sleep 4
This interesting extremely comfortable thatched country 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 near Arreton, in the centre of the Isle of Wight. 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. Click on the photographs for details of this cottage in the Isle of Wight ot take a look at additional Isle of Wight thatched cottages.
Some information about the Isle of Wight that might be useful for your self-catering holiday

Just off the coast of England, almost opposite Southampton, the Isle of Wight is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts, for people who want to do things rather than just laze in the sun.  Of course, you can still laze in the sun on the Isle of Wight but why damage your skin and waste so much time when so many other things are on offer. 

As a child, I remember cycling around the Isle of Wight on a hired bicycle, and for a city kid, that was fantastic; real freedom. The quiet country lanes on the island are perfect for cyclists, plus you can also use all 200 miles of bridleway and official cycle tracks.   Can you think of a better way to see the island, stopping for lunch and a drink, as you want, at one of the many country pubs en-route? 

And if you're into mountain biking, then some of the off-road trails in West and Southern Wight will prove challenging in the chalky hills.  Families with small children may prefer to opt for a cycle along converted old railway lines and enjoy a ride through the countryside, whereas experienced cyclists can take up the challenge of the 62 mile round the island cycle route.

So many people, rush about in their busy lives and never enjoy the beauty of nature.  Here, on the Isle of Wight, you can stroll in peace and quiet, slowly unwind and appreciate this beautiful paradise that we live in. Much of the island has been designated as an area of  'Outstanding Natural Beauty' or 'Heritage Coastline'.

Everyone is familiar with the 'Needles' but there is so much spectacular beauty out there with magnificent cliffs, beautiful beaches, the sound of the waves, birds shrieking as they fly up high, and inland, the pretty hedgerows, wooded glades, plentiful wildlife, how can anyone not forget about problems at work and a million and one other daily worries.

Being an island, sailing is a popular pastime, and Cowes Week (beginning of August) is one of the highlights.  You don't have to be a sailor to enjoy the sight of all those little boats bobbing up and down or tacking their way across the bays.  Although you could give it a try for a change and sign up for some sailing lessons whilst you're there.  That would make for a different experience for many families. Lots of other watersports are available locally.

All the other things that you can do at other British resorts are to be found on the Isle of Wight, beach activities, amusement parks, historical and cultural visits, walk along a pier, shop in one of the main towns of Brading, Cowes, Freshwater, Newport, Ryde, Sandown, Shanklin, Ventnor, or Yarmouth, eat fish and chips, visit one of the potteries, Arreton Craft Village, take a trip on the steam railway, or just watch the world go by from a cafe table.

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  country cottages isle of wight sleep 2
  - cottages with a single double or twin bedroom, perfect for couples or two people holidaying together.

  cottages sleep 4 Isle of Wight - cottages with a couple of bedrooms that would suit a small family or two couples.

  family self catering Isle of Wight - cottages that have equipment for babies. It is always useful to have a cot provided rather than bring a travel cot, perhaps a high chair, bottle warmer and toys.

 One of the advantages of the Isle of Wight is that it's only 3 miles away from the UK mainland, so you can get there by ferry.  If you're terrified of flying - don't worry, you don't have to do it, just catch a ferry at Southampton, Lymington or Portsmouth. Less travel, less hassle, no foreign food or language problems, just a beautifully relaxing holiday!