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Idyllic rural retreat - Generous ferry discounts available
Cottage in Ventnor with kitchen and patio
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10 out of 10
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2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 4
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Isle of Wight, England
- Place, Butterfly Paragliding2 min drive
- Place, Ventnor Beach13 min drive
- Place, Shanklin Beach17 min drive
- Airport, Southampton (SOU)79 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Idyllic rural retreat - Generous ferry discounts available
The Byre, which forms part of Southdown Dairy, has an enviable position nestled into Southdown, Chale, enjoying uninterrupted sea views to the Needles and Tennyson Down.
The two bedroom cottage has been loving restored with your comfort in mind for you to have a relaxing stay whilst enjoying the stunning peaceful, rural location in an AONB which forms the Heritage coast in South Wight, also known as Back of the Wight.
The Byre is accessed directly from the lane, up a flight of eleven steps onto the private terrace, and then down four steps to your front door which leads you into the lobby. To the right is the kitchen and on the left is the downstairs bedroom with a superking bed (or two twins) and an ensuite shower room. A double bedroom with a kingsize bed shares the first floor with a family bathroom with bath and shower. The spacious kitchen is fully equipped and has a large table so dining together is comfortable and relaxing. The lounge is also spacious with a Smart 49” freesat LG television, comfy seating and soft lighting makes for a cosy night in. From the first floor bedroom, lounge, kitchen and terrace you will enjoy uninterrupted views (there are a few ponies) towards Tennyson Down and its white cliffs, the Needles and the coast from Whale Chine along to Compton and Freshwater Bay. The private terrace catches the morning sun for breakfast and is perfect to have dinner and watch the amazing sunsets over The Needles. There is offroad parking for 2 cars and plenty of secure storage for bikes. The cottage has been finished to a very high standard, including fast Wi-Fi internet connection whilst in a comfortable cottage in a beautiful setting.
The coastal path and numerous country paths are right on the doorstep, along with the round the island cycle route which passes in front of the cottage. Blackgang Chine, the oldest theme park in Europe dating back to 1800, is a 5 minute drive away, The Wight Mouse pub is a 20 minute walk across the fields, has a huge garden overlooking the sea and serves food all day. With the famous Military Road at the end of the Lane it is a superb location to explore the whole Island and the numerous walking routes, cycle ways, attractions and beaches including those on the south of the Island; Compton Beach, which is a must for surfers, Brook Beach and Freshwater Bay and of course the rest of the Island; including Shanklin and Sandown only a 20 minute drive away and the same for, Alum Bay (The Needles), Colwell (home to The Hut) and Yarmouth, the furthest towns are Cowes and Ryde and they are only a 30 minute drive, nowhere is far on the Island. There are plenty of fabulous pubs, restaurants and cafe's either overlooking the sea, nestled in the countryside or in one of the many quaint villages which are home to thatched cottages and stone buildings.
We have partnered with Atlas Ferries so that we are able to offer our guests generous ferry discounts with Wightlink Ferries, who operate routes from Lymington and Portsmouth. I will send you further details, so that you can book your discounted ferry, when I confirm your booking.
The two bedroom cottage has been loving restored with your comfort in mind for you to have a relaxing stay whilst enjoying the stunning peaceful, rural location in an AONB which forms the Heritage coast in South Wight, also known as Back of the Wight.
The Byre is accessed directly from the lane, up a flight of eleven steps onto the private terrace, and then down four steps to your front door which leads you into the lobby. To the right is the kitchen and on the left is the downstairs bedroom with a superking bed (or two twins) and an ensuite shower room. A double bedroom with a kingsize bed shares the first floor with a family bathroom with bath and shower. The spacious kitchen is fully equipped and has a large table so dining together is comfortable and relaxing. The lounge is also spacious with a Smart 49” freesat LG television, comfy seating and soft lighting makes for a cosy night in. From the first floor bedroom, lounge, kitchen and terrace you will enjoy uninterrupted views (there are a few ponies) towards Tennyson Down and its white cliffs, the Needles and the coast from Whale Chine along to Compton and Freshwater Bay. The private terrace catches the morning sun for breakfast and is perfect to have dinner and watch the amazing sunsets over The Needles. There is offroad parking for 2 cars and plenty of secure storage for bikes. The cottage has been finished to a very high standard, including fast Wi-Fi internet connection whilst in a comfortable cottage in a beautiful setting.
The coastal path and numerous country paths are right on the doorstep, along with the round the island cycle route which passes in front of the cottage. Blackgang Chine, the oldest theme park in Europe dating back to 1800, is a 5 minute drive away, The Wight Mouse pub is a 20 minute walk across the fields, has a huge garden overlooking the sea and serves food all day. With the famous Military Road at the end of the Lane it is a superb location to explore the whole Island and the numerous walking routes, cycle ways, attractions and beaches including those on the south of the Island; Compton Beach, which is a must for surfers, Brook Beach and Freshwater Bay and of course the rest of the Island; including Shanklin and Sandown only a 20 minute drive away and the same for, Alum Bay (The Needles), Colwell (home to The Hut) and Yarmouth, the furthest towns are Cowes and Ryde and they are only a 30 minute drive, nowhere is far on the Island. There are plenty of fabulous pubs, restaurants and cafe's either overlooking the sea, nestled in the countryside or in one of the many quaint villages which are home to thatched cottages and stone buildings.
We have partnered with Atlas Ferries so that we are able to offer our guests generous ferry discounts with Wightlink Ferries, who operate routes from Lymington and Portsmouth. I will send you further details, so that you can book your discounted ferry, when I confirm your booking.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Full mobility needed to access the cottage
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Ventnor
Located in Ventnor, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at New Forest National Park and Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, while Shanklin Theatre and Chessell Pottery Barns are cultural highlights. Butterfly Paragliding and Blackgang Chine are also worth visiting.

Isle of Wight, England
What's nearby
- Butterfly Paragliding - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
- Blackgang Chine - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
- St. Catherine's Lighthouse - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
- Ventnor Beach - 13 min drive - 14.0 km
- Shanklin Beach - 17 min drive - 18.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Three Bishops - 6 min drive
- Pearl Cafe - 6 min drive
- The Spyglass Inn - 12 min drive
- The Buddle Inn - 6 min drive
- Smoking Lobster - 12 min drive
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About the host
Hosted by Rachel

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