Bodwen (UKC1979)

Set within a 9-acre estate, this holiday property is ideal for exploring the many attractions the Isle of Wight has to offer.. 6 steps to entrance (some uneven, no handrail). Ground Floor: Living room 1: With Sky TV, DVD player, iPod dock, CD player, Xbox 360, Wii, wooden floor and patio doors leading to garden. Living room 2. Dining room: With wooden floor. Kitchen: With electric oven, electric hob, microwave, combi microwave/oven/grill, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and wooden floor. Utility room: With microwave, 2 freezers and washing machine. Conservatory. Separate toilet. First Floor: Bedroom 1: With kingsize bed and en-suite with shower cubicle and toilet. Bedroom 2: With kingsize bed. Bedroom 3: With bunk bed. Bathroom 1: With freestanding bath, shower cubicle, toilet and heated towel rail. Narrow spiral stairs to... Second Floor: Bedroom 4: With kingsize bed. Bedroom 5: With zip and link twin beds (can be super kingsize on request). Bedroom 6: With twin beds. Bedroom 7: With twin beds. Bathroom 2: With bath, toilet and heated towel rail. Separate toilet.. Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot. Welcome pack. 5-acre landscaped garden with woodland, terrace, patio, garden furniture and BBQ. Wood fired-hot tub (private). Private beach. Bike store. Private parking for 6 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are 64 steps from the garden to the private beach. . Situated along a private road, this Victorian home was formerly the summer residence of the Countess Cowley, a member of Queen Victoria’s entourage. Located to maximise the sea views it is set within a beautiful 9-acre estate surrounded by woodland and the coast. Here you can enjoy the peaceful surroundings - and you may even spot one of the island’s famous red squirrels. Bodwen has been designed with large families and groups in mind with carefully co-ordinated interiors and contemporary furnishings. The property also has the added bonus of an outdoor tap, perfect for washing off walking boots and bikes. A children’s playground has been created, complete with a hobbit house, dragon tunnel, walk-the-plank, hopscotch, picnic area and much more. Both adults and children are able to make use of the sports equipment available, such as cricket, badminton and boules sets, along with football. On the front terrace, which looks onto the lawn and the Solent, you can enjoy lazing on the rattan patio furniture and table. You will also find a patio on the beach, with an oak table and benches along with a BBQ area; a perfect shady spot for reading, relaxing and watching the kids on the beach. A Scandinavian, 7ft cedar, wood-fired hot tub is the ideal place to lie back and watch the stars. The Victorian fountain in the grounds has been beautifully restored and looks amazing, especially at night, giving you the feel of driving into a stately home. Just 4 miles away is the seaside town of Ryde with its good selection of individual shops, restaurants, bars, tea shops and large sandy beach. There is also an abundance of attractions to visit which include the Isle of Wight steam railway and Museum of Havenstreet, 3¼ miles. Osborne House, which was a former royal residence that was built for Queen Victoria and Prince Albert as a summer home and rural retreat, 4¾ miles. Robin Hill Country Park offers exciting rides and adventure play all set in beautiful rolling down land and forest, 4½ miles. Also worth a visit is Amazon World, an educational and conservation centre offering over 200 animal species and rain forest plants, 7½ miles. Calbourne Water Mill, 11 miles, the only working water mill on the Isle of Wight and also features a small war museum, rural exhibits and a café. The island is also a walker’s paradise, filled with over 500 miles of footpaths across contrasting landscapes and beaches. Outdoor pursuits include walking, cycling, riding, sailing and fishing. Private beach 200 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile. Free WiFi You can gain access to the house in two other ways: A) from the front lawn there are 2 steps that aren’t as steep as the uneven 4 at the front entrance. B) The back door of Bodwen has 3 less steep steps into the property (rather than the 6 at the front entrance. The four steps are old stone steps (original to the house) and are uneven – there is no hand rail. In addition, there are also 64 steps leading to the property's private beach. Can be booked with 29735 to sleep 20. Narrow spiral stairs to the 2nd floor. There is a wood-fired hot tub. WATER HAZARD - The property is 200 metres from the sea