Lavender Cottage Sleeps 4

Lavender Cottage is situated on a delightful farm in one of the loveliest parts of the Isle of Wight lying at the foot of Appuldurcombe Down and above the picturesque village of Godshill in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A pleasant ten-minute stroll through the beech copse and across the fields leads to the centre of Godshill. This village is renowned for its church and pretty thatched cottages. It has a variety of teashops and restaurants as well as pleasant public houses. There is also immediate access from the farm courtyard to footpaths and bridleways leading to Appuldurcombe and along the Stenbury Trail to the coast at Ventnor. The sandy beaches of Sandown, Shanklin and Ventnor are only a ten-minute drive away.

Above the arable fields of the farm lie sweeping open downlands where sheep graze and over which guests are welcome to walk along the marked trails. From the top of these downs there are wonderful panoramic views across the Isle of Wight towards the Hampshire and Dorset coastline. Buzzards and skylarks are often seen from these downs. In nearby woodland Red Squirrels and badgers can be seen as well as a variety of wild flowers. In the spring the bluebells carpet the woods in a blue haze. In the farm courtyard owls and woodpeckers are frequent visitors.

Lavender Cottage is one of three adjoining cottages that are south facing and overlook the attractive farm courtyard with its ancient Grade II listed barns and traditional farmhouse which dates back to the 17th century. From the rear of the cottage there are lovely views stretching across the open fields, to the church tower of Godshill, with St. George’s Downs beyond.
The cottage has been carefully converted from an old barn and has been renovated to a high standard. It is attractively furnished in a traditional style with fitted carpets and central heating. (Heating and electricity are provided free of charge). There is a large comfortable sitting room for relaxing, with a colour television/video recorder/DVD player, plus a pleasant dining area with an attractive floor to ceiling screen window. There are two bedrooms one double, and one twin room; a modern bathroom with a bath and overhead shower and also a downstairs cloakroom with a second W.C. and hand basin. Lavender Cottage has a lovely light, modern, well equipped fitted kitchen with a gas cooker and hob, microwave, fridge freezer and dishwasher. Guests have shared use with the other cottages of a laundry room with a washing machine and a tumble dryer. There is also access to a telephone and a fax machine. (High chair/travel cot available).

There is a sunny fenced patio at the front of the cottage overlooking the fountain. Garden furniture is also provided. Within a minutes walk of the cottage is an open lawned area suitable for ball games. Here visitors can relax with their children or enjoy a barbecue. Car parking spaces are available close to the cottage. Regular bus service and shop within 10 minutes walk. Smoking not permitted.