| Virginia Cottage is a charming, Grade II listed, detached thatched cottage which is the family home of the current owners and is, therefore, equipped to a very high standard, retaining many of its original features and charm. The property, which is situated in the heart of a conservation area, dates back to 1676!
The cottage, which has wonderful south facing enclosed gardens, is set in a quiet lane tucked away in the oldest part of the village of Carisbrooke. It is located near the old ford which leads to the historic Norman Carisbrooke Castle and enjoys fine views of the castle from the first floor bedrooms. The property is featured in many post cards and local paintings as it used to be the village tea gardens serving visitors to the castle.
Virginia Cottage is a couple of minutes walk from the village centre with its small shops, post office, Norman church, celebrated Valentino’s Italian Restaurant and the popular Eight Bells family public house with its large gardens and play area bordering the local mill pond. The Tennyson Trail which leads to Alum Bay begins nearby for those who enjoy walking or cycling and numerous other country walks can be joined from Carisbrooke.
Virginia Cottage’s central location on the Island, close to the Island’s county town of Newport, makes it an ideal base from which to explore all the wonderful attractions, activities, walks and beaches the Isle of Wight has to offer. A convenient regular bus service passes through Carisbrooke village.
• Pretty, thatched entrance porch with seating either side
• Comfortable lounge overlooking the garden, furnished with two sofas, a gas fire and a large colour television with DVD and video players for guests’ use
• Selection of books, DVDs and videos are provided for guests’ use
• Large, fully fitted kitchen/diner with fridge/freezer, microwave, eye level double electric oven, gas hob, dishwasher and washing machine/tumble dryer. Original kitchen fireplace with cast iron range (no longer used).
• Two, first floor, double bedrooms - the master bedroom featuring a lovely four poster bed
• A large, second floor twin bedroom with two single beds also featuring an adjoining play room with television and board games for children visiting Virginia Cottage
• First floor family bathroom with bath with shower over, WC and wash basin
• Gas central heating and electricity provided free of charge
• Wonderful enclosed south facing gardens with garden furniture and barbecue
• Five minute walk to the historic Carisbrooke Castle
• Five minute drive and twenty minutes walk to Newport town centre which has great shopping, numerous restaurants and bars, multiplex cinema, theatres, riverside amenities and a health spa
• Ample off road parking available
• Small shops, public house, restaurant, medical surgery with chemist and public telephone all within five minutes walk
Note : On rare occasions, the owners may need to use the adjacent annexe for short visits. However, as this is completely self contained, there would be no impact on guests using Virginia Cottage.
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