Lying at the foot of Appuldurcombe Down within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this delightful cottage is within one of the most picturesque parts of the Isle of Wight. A pleasant stroll from the cottage and through the beech copse leads to the centre of Godshill, renowned for its church and thatched cottages. Here you’ll find a variety of tea shops and restaurants. From the farm courtyard there is access to footpaths and bridleways that lead along the Stenbury Trail to the coast at Ventnor, a resort that enjoys panoramic views across the island towards the Hampshire and Dorset coastline. The sandy beaches of Sandown and Shanklin are under a twenty minute drive away.
Overlooking an attractive courtyard, this cottage is Grade II listed and has been carefully converted from an old barn to create a lovely holiday bolthole. It’s been furnished in a traditional style throughout, in keeping with its surroundings and history. There’s a large comfortable lounge for relaxing with a Smart TV, which is perfect for quiet evenings in or rainy days. You can cook up a storm in the bright kitchen, which has an electric cooker with hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and a dishwasher. A WC is on the ground floor. Heading upstairs, you’ll find two bedrooms boasting gorgeous exposed beams – with one double with TV & fire stick, and one twin, the twin has feature floor to ceiling beams between the beds and a sloped ceiling on one side. There is also a bathroom with shower over the bath and a WC.
Unwind with a drink or good book on the sunny patio overlooking a fountain. Garden furniture is provided. A short walk from the cottage, you’ll find a lawn area that’s perfect for ball games or a family BBQ. Guests have use of a shared laundry room with a washing machine and tumble dryer, and car parking spaces are available close to the cottage.