Cottage in Isle of Wight

About this property

The highly desirable beachside location makes this stunning house the ideal place for a seaside escape with friends or family. A short stroll across the lawn leads onto the sand and down to the sea, where swimming, beach sports and boating can be enjoyed. A boat mooring is available. The village of Seaview is an incredible seaside resort boasting long stretches of sand spanning out from both sides of the small town. The pleasant village centre, with its shops, post office and restaurants, is a short, 600 metre walk away. There are several excellent restaurants in Seaview and the nearby villages of St. Helens (2.5 miles) and Bembridge (5 miles). There are plenty of worthwhile places to visit locally, including Osborne House (10 miles), once the island home of Queen Victoria, Cowes and the lively area of Ryde (4 miles), where activities such as boating, shopping and ten pin bowling can be found. The front door opens onto a large hallway and leads into a central day room where guests can relax and enjoy far reaching sea views through the extensive windows. During warm weather, three sets of French doors can be opened onto an alluring decked area for enjoying meals alfresco. The kitchen has attractive, handmade oak units with everything you need to cook up a storm. The adjoining utility room contains a large fridge, freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer. An open plan dining area enjoys spectacular sea views. The lounge is attractively furnished with comfortable sofas and chairs. It has a large bay window with a window seat to while away hours watching the passing yachts and boats. An open fire is an attractive focus for the room, and a Smart TV is also provided. On the ground floor is a lovely king size bedroom with an en suite shower room with shower and WC. A separate cloakroom with WC completes the ground floor. On the first floor are four spacious bedrooms. The main bedroom includes a super king size bed with a TV and stunning sea views and an en suite bathroom with a bath, separate shower and WC. The second is a super king size bedroom, with oak wardrobes. The third is a king size plus single bed, and the fourth is a twin. A second shower room and WC is on this floor. The garden has an extensive decked area where guests can relax and marvel at the magnificent landscape. A garden table and chairs, BBQ and reclining chairs for sunbathing are provided. Steps lead down to a lawn, which goes down to the beach. Relax and read, sit and admire, run around and play, swim or boat; the choices are endless. Need to know: 5 bedrooms 2 super king size, 2 king size, (one with additional single bed) and 1 twin. 3 bathrooms 1 en suite bathroom with bath, shower and WC, 1 en suite shower room with shower and WC and 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC. Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, and dishwasher. Utility room with large fridge, freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer. Open fire (logs provided). Wooden cot and highchair available. Smart TV in the lounge area and main bedroom. Extensive decked area with BBQ and outdoor furniture. Steps from the decking area lead down to a lawn, which goes down to the beach. Private parking for 2 cars on front driveway. Pub 0.5 miles and shop 1 mile. Sleeps 10 1 (additional single bed in king size bedroom). At Christmas time property will be decorated (trees, front door wreaths), with Fortnum and Mason Christmas puddings and bottles of champagne. Christmas in Seaview is magical with local church services, carols in the Holland wine bar, steaming hot chocs at Lilys and lots of fun seasonal activities at the steam railway and all the other attractions. At New Years Eve there are lots of parties at village and island hostelries. If you decide to entertain at home, at midnight there are wonderful firework displays all along the coast from Portsmouth to the east that you see from the BB deck.

Accommodation

Downstairs bedroom, Downstairs bathroom, Waterside views, Enclosed garden / patio, Open fire / wood burner, Internet access, Pub within 1 mile, Shop within 1 mile, Beach within 5 miles, Luxury, Family friendly, Parking on site / nearby, Cottage, Yes, Yes, Yes