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Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £346
Self catering accommodation in St Catherines Lighthouse sleeps 4.
Features include: • Garden • Romantic Breaks • Close to the Beach • Close to the Sea • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: Landward Cottage (Isle of Wight) details
In association with Trinity House, Rural Retreats are pleased to present St Catherine's Lighthouse in Niton, the Isle of Wight. St Catherine's Lighthouse is situated just outside the hamlet of Niton, approximately 10 minutes' drive from the popular coastal resort of Ventnor, the southern most point of the Isle of Wight. The site comprises a terrace of three self-catering holiday rentals, former lighthouse keepers cottages, Landward Cottage, Gurnard and Penda. There are guided tours of the lighthouse throughout the year (subject to availability). If you would like to view the lighthouse please visit http://www.trinityhouse.co.uk/lighthouses/visitor-centres.html or telephone 01983 730435.
The Lighthouse grounds are enclosed with a wall but young children should be supervised at all times. There is an excellent real ale pub a 10-minute walk up the hill. Each holiday cottage has a private enclosed courtyard and parking area. Beyond the courtyard there is a communal grass area where children can play. Guests can unload in the parking area adjacent to Penda Cottage.
The lighthouse does not have a fog signal.
Access roads to some of the lighthouse sites are narrow with limited passing places and, dependent on the season and site, there is the possibility of overhanging vegetation due to cutting restrictions during bird breeding seasons or other environmental reasons.
Guests should be aware that the lighthouses and equipment need regular and sometimes emergency maintenance. Therefore visits by maintenance staff may occur at any time during the year. However, staff will do their best to ensure guest privacy at all times.
  
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Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £989
Self catering accommodation in Ventnor sleeps 10.
Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Close to the Beach • Golf near by • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 10
Accommodation overview: The Haven details
The Haven is a luxuriously appointed, detached holiday house located in the south of the Isle of Wight within an area known for its Mediterranean-style climate and areas of natural beauty.
There is plenty to see and do in the Isle of Wight. The secluded Steephill Cove is a five minute stroll away, and the Ventnor Botanical Gardens with a modern visitor centre, incorporating regular local art displays and exhibitions, is just a couple of minutes' walk away. The gardens also have a restaurant and a children's play park. An ideal location for an outdoor break, the Isle of Wight coastal path walks are within a minute's walk of the Haven.
Ventnor seafront offers various places to eat, a popular beach which is good for sunbathing and swimming, a selection of shops and amusements, and plenty of car parking.
The luxury self catering rental can accommodate 10 guests, using the two full height pull-out beds in the twin bedroom.
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Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £600
Self catering accommodation in Ventnor sleeps 8.
Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to the Beach • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 8
Accommodation overview: MAJESTIC VICTORIAN STONE HOUSE WITH OUTSTANDING SEA VIEWS SLEEPS 8 1 Set into the hillside in an elevated position backing onto St Boniface Downs whilst overlooking Bonchurch beach and Ventnor this spacious and tastefully finished home boasts open fires and stripped wooden floors. The stunning coastline and warm climate mean that this island is the perfect playground for those who love the outdoors. Walking and cycling are freely available with more than 500 miles of footpaths and walking routes. A trip to the award winning beaches of Shanklin or Sandown with popular esplanades and miles of sand and shingle beaches. The eastern side of the island is dotted with beautiful coastal villages including Seaview a popular yachting centre and the small village of Bembridge best known for its large harbour. Other attractions include Ventnor Botanic Gardens Blackgang Chine Isle of Wight Zoo and Needles Park. This spacious accommodation offers FOUR bedrooms: on the first floor and all with sea views 1 super king-size 1 king-size with pull-out bed and 1 zip-and-link twin (which can be made into a king-size on request). On the ground floor 1 further zip-and-link twin (which can be made into a king-size on request). Bathroom: with electric shower over the bath and WC. Shower room. Separate WC. Lounge: with TV DVD and open fire. Dining room: with woodburner. Kitchen: well-equipped with electric hob and oven dishwasher fridge/freezer and microwave. Utility room: with Belfast sink washing machine tumble dryer and WC. Outside: the garden is steeply terraced with a paved area with table chairs and a BBQ at the top to enjoy the views. Amenities: ample parking. Bed linen towels electric central heating small bag of coal (during the winter) and Wi-Fi included. Regret no smoking. Regret no pets. Location: beach pubs restaurants and shops all within easy walking distance. Arrival: 3pm.
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Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £582
Self catering accommodation in Newtown sleeps 8.
Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to the Beach • Close to the Sea • Pub near by • Games Room • Cottage Sleeps 8
Accommodation overview: Myrtle Cottage details
With superb views over Newtown Creek and the Solent in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Myrtle Cottage is a beautifully presented and refurbished cottage, standing as one of a pair with its own enclosed garden.
Newtown was established in the 13th century as a centre of trade and shipping, and the capital of the Isle of Wight, and subsequently become a 'rotten borough'. Its medieval town hall is of archaeological importance. There is lots to do around this wonderful part of the Isle of Wight. Yarmouth is a lovely historic sailing town, with a square with pubs and restaurants serving great food.
There are many scenic walks around the Newtown Creek, which has a bird hide to observe the area's wildfowl and other wildlife.
There are many bays, coves, beaches and picturesque villages with tearooms as well as tourist attractions including The Needles Park (with chairlifts, boat rides, coloured sands, lighthouse, amusements and glassmaking). Also within easy driving distance are Chesil Pottery, Calbourne Water Mill, Tennyson Down with its spectacular views, Carisbrooke Castle, Osborne House and Cowes Harbour. The nearest sandy beach is a 10-15 minute drive from the cottage and the nearest pub is the New Inn at Shalfleet, about 1.5 miles away (known to be one of the best pubs on the island).
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Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £351
Self catering accommodation in Gurnard sleeps 6.
Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to the Beach • Close to the Sea • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: Cliff Cottage details
We loved this cosy, gorgeous house. This is our 5th Rural Retreats booking and was definitely the best presented and had the best hamper! CML, Windsor
Cliff Cottage is the original brick cottage of Gurnard village and is situated 60 metres from the water's edge, the beach and the island's coastal path, with an easy 2k walk along the sea front to the world famous sailing town of Cowes.
The cottage is in classic early 19th century style, detached and double fronted with a delightful kitchen garden and two additional 'secret' gardens, a summerhouse, sun terrace with outside eating patio and barbecue. The cottage has recently been fully refurbished to a high standard with all new fixtures and furniture.
Gurnard village is a very desirable location on the island and home to the island's best pub, the Woodvale, as well as the Watersedge Cafe and a dinghy sailing club. It is only a short walk to the playground, local shop, cash point, newsagent and the Little Gloster restaurant. Cowes is home to many individually styled shops, a fishmonger, butcher, artisan bakery and wine shop. In all, everything you could possibly need for a perfect getaway.
The Isle of Wight is easily accessible from the mainland from various points including Lymington, Southampton and Portsmouth.
The island has everything from beautiful hills and downs to walk or cycle, coastal paths to explore, every type of watersport possible, bike and horse trails, woodland and forests and of course beautiful beaches and bays around its Jurassic Coast.
For the grown-ups, the island boasts award-winning vineyards, a cider barn, a lavender farm, crab shacks plus the famous Garlic Farm and Minghella's ice cream!
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Sleeps 16
Weekly prices from £1577
Self catering accommodation in Ryde sleeps 16.
Features include: • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Swimming Pool • Close to the Beach • Close to the Sea • Games Room • Cottage Sleeps 16
Accommodation overview: Oak Cliff Place details
Oak Cliff Place is a magnificent Victorian detached house, wonderfully private with stunning uninterrupted views over the Solent to Portsmouth. Light-filled, high-ceilinged and spacious, it is set in an elevated position within five acres of land including its own small wood and steeply sloping secluded path through its grounds down to a pebble beach. To the west are walks along the shore to sandy beaches and a nature reserve; to the east is Wootton Creek, filled with yachts and smaller boats.
There is a large stone terrace to the rear of the property overlooking the garden and sea beyond, with gas barbecue and two wooden dining tables seating 16. The extensive grounds also include an asphalt tennis court, a fenced and heated (from 1st May to 30th September) outdoor swimming pool with pool house, outdoor table tennis, ground-sunk trampoline, football pitch and several lawns. The garden drops to an unfenced, uncultivated, wild flowered steep slope down to the sea, so caution is needed with young children.
Inside, six of the eight bedrooms have full sea views. The large kitchen/dining room opens through French doors to the terrace for easy outside dining and fabulous sea views and the games room provides a pool table and TV for indoor entertainment. There is an additional TV snug with a 42" wall mounted flat screen TV. The large drawing room and adjoining conservatory provide a peaceful setting for enjoying the wonderful coastal outlook, with an open fire for cooler evenings.
It is a 30 minute scenic walk along Wootton Creek - or a few minutes' drive - to a well stocked Tesco Express on Wootton Bridge, Majestic Wines and the headquarters of the delicious Isle of Wight Minghella Ice Creams. The popular local fish and chip shop opposite provides a quick and easy alternative supper. Five to ten minutes' drive further on is Briddlesford Lodge, Wootton, with its farm shop and Bluebell Caf, open daily for a large selection of local and organic produce including hand- made sausages and other meat from the on-site butcher.
There are miles of beautiful sandy beaches at Ryde, a picturesque Victorian seaside town 4.5 miles away, and at Sandown beach, 11 miles from the property. Oak Cliff Place is situated midway between Ryde and the world-famous yachting centre, Cowes, full of old time charm. Within 30 minutes' drive are the sailing towns of Seaview and Bembridge on the east coast, Yarmouth on the west and Ventnor and St Lawrence to the south, all with delightful pubs serving local seafood and other produce. All around are the miles of footpaths, unspoilt scenery and stunning coastline which make for a perfect walking/cycling/riding holiday or family break.
DAMAGE DEPOSIT: There is a damage waiver deposit scheme for all bookings. A cheque or cash for the sum of five hundred pounds is to be given to the owner on arrival to facilitate access to the property.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £530
Self catering accommodation in Calbourne sleeps 6.
Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Romantic Breaks • Close to the Beach • Golf near by • Pub near by • Easy Walking Access • Cottage Sle
Accommodation overview: Laurel Cottage details
Laurel Cottage is a charming detached stone-built character cottage in the quiet village of Calbourne on the western side of the Isle of Wight. Dating back to the 18th century, and peacefully situated in the idyllic and tranquil location of Winkle Street, this self-catering holiday cottage is cosy, comfortable and well equipped. The perfect rural retreat.
There is a crystal clear stream that runs from the pond at Westover House gate lodge opposite along the length of Winkle Street and beyond and is full of wild flowers and is a magnet for wildlife such as kingfishers, red squirrels and ducks.
Calbourne is on the edge of Brighstone Forest, and there are numerous footpaths within the forest and up to the downs that rise over 200m offering breath-taking scenery down to the sea and the chalk cliffs of Freshwater Bay beyond.
The Isle of Wight is one of the UK's designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and covers approximately half of the island and includes Calbourne. It is easy to see why most of West Wight is designated as an AONB with its unspoilt beaches, rolling countryside and picture perfect views.
There are more than twenty beaches around the island including several award-winning beaches. The closest beaches with Quality Coast Awards are Totland Bay, just 7 miles or 20 minutes by car and Colwell Bay, with its long sandy beach and stunning views out to the western Solent. The nearby Compton Bay (5 miles), one of the Telegraph's 'Britain's Best Beaches for 2011', is well worth a visit with its huge deep-red sandy beach and magnificent sunset views. The bay also offers good surfing as well as fossilised dinosaur bones and footprints.
There are numerous attractions for children and sporting enthusiasts making Laurel Cottage an ideal base for an outdoor holiday break to explore the Isle of Wight.
There are numerous pubs (many of which have good play equipment) and restaurants offering a wide range of meals, from the local pub, The Sun Inn (500m) catering for families, The Trendy Coast Bar in Cowes to The George at Yarmouth offering contemporary brassiere style creations making an evening out a really special occasion!
The Isle of Wight can easily be reached with frequent services from Lymington, Portsmouth or Southampton. Booking is essential to get the best prices and to avoid any delays.
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Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £346
Self catering accommodation in St Catherines Lighthouse sleeps 5.
Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Romantic Breaks • Close to the Beach • Close to the Sea • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 5
Accommodation overview: Gurnard Cottage details
In association with Trinity House, Rural Retreats are pleased to present St Catherine's Lighthouse. Situated just outside the hamlet of Niton, approximately 10 minutes' drive from the popular coastal resort of Ventnor, the southern most point of the Isle of Wight. The site comprises a terrace of three holiday cottages: Gurnard, Landward and Penda. There are guided tours of the lighthouse throughout the year (subject to availability). If you would like to view the lighthouse please visit http://www.trinityhouse.co.uk/lighthouses/visitor-centres.html or telephone 01983 730435.
The Lighthouse grounds are enclosed with a wall but young children should be supervised at all times. Each cottage has a private enclosed courtyard and parking area. Beyond the courtyard there is a communal grass area where children could play. Guests can unload in the parking area adjacent to Penda Cottage.
The lighthouse does not have a fog signal.
Access roads to some of the lighthouse sites are narrow with limited passing places and, dependent on the season and site, there is the possibility of overhanging vegetation due to cutting restrictions during bird breeding seasons or other environmental reasons.
Guests should be aware that the lighthouses and equipment need regular and sometimes emergency maintenance. Therefore visits by maintenance staff may occur at any time during the year. However, staff will do their best to ensure guest privacy at all times.
There is an excellent real ale pub a 10-minute walk up the hill.
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