The Cottage:
Scallop Shell Cottage is the perfect countyrside holiday bolthole for anyone seeking time out.
The charming newly refurbished 3 bedroom 18th century stone cottage is tucked away in a quiet country lane in the unspilt village of Niton, on the southern most tip of the Isle of Wight.
Catering for all your everyday comforts with a good deal of indulgence thrown in, a break at this shutter clad cottage means you will feel very much at home as soon as you step through the front door.
Beautifully decorated througout, traditional and contemporary styles combine, to create a modern twist on the English country cottage. Vintage-esque fabrics and luxurious soft furnishings blend with fresh spring colours. Comfy sofas are piled with cushions, beds are covered by sumptuous throws and the windows are beautifully dressed. All in all there is an atmosphere of home.
The cottage is ideal for families catering for all baby and toddler needs, with more than just a cot and a highchair being provided. From a digital baby monitor, steam sterilizer to bed guards and stair gates there is comprehensive selection of baby and toddler equipment.
Location:
Located in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with footpaths at the end of the garden, the cottage is perfectly located for ramblers and cyclists.
Niton village centre is 5 minutes walk from the cottage where you will find a well stocked local convenience store, newsagent, postoffice, butcher, pharmacy and 2 pubs.
The beaches of Steephill Cove, Castle Haven and Compton Bay are a short drive away.
Accommodation:
All modern conveniences can be found at the cottage - flat screen TV, DVD player, CD player, iPod Sound system, washer dryer, microwave, fridgefreezer, hairdryers etc
Downstairs:
Very spacious hall,ideal for hanigng coats and hats or storing away wellies etc
Stylish dining room seats 6-8 with French doors opening onto the backgarden
Living room is light, bright and spacious with a wood-burner and window seat that looks down the front garden
Fully equipped kitchen breakfast room (seats 6) with Rayburn cooker and French doors leading out into the backgarden
Upstairs:
Fairly steep stairs lead upto
3 well appointed bedrooms (2 doubles and 1 twin)
Master bedroom - with kingsized bed and panoramic views of the surrounding countryside
2nd Double - double bed, original fireplace
twin - 2 single beds and stunning views of the surrounding fields
Modern family bathroom - seperate bath and shower unit. Non slip floor ideal for little ones
Outside:
Secluded cottage style front and back gardens. Off street parking for 2 cars.
All bedding, towels, heating, starter pack of logs and generous welcome pack are included in the rental.
Highlights
Baby and child friendly.
Home from home comforts.
Your Stay
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Living Room
Dining Room
Kitchen breakfast room
Master bedroom
Facilities
Sleeps:
6
Bedrooms:
3
Cot Available:
Yes
Disabled Facilities: No.
Linen Provided: Yes. All bed linen and towels included in price.
Beach towels provided
Cot bedding NOT provided
All linen 100% Cotton
Pets Allowed: No.
Central Heating: Yes. Fuel type: Oil
Open Fire: Yes. Fuel type: Wood
Smoking Allowed: No.
Outdoor Facilities: No. Secluded front and back gardens which look out over open fields.
Garden furniture including garden reading chairs and parasol.
BBQ
8ft trampoline with enclosure
Offstreet parking for 2 cars
Directions
From Fishbourne:
After leaving the ferry terminal turn right onto Fishbourne Lane.
At 'T' junction turn right onto the A3054 sign posted to Newport, East Cowes. Follow this road through Wootton Bridge.
At roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A3054 signposted Newport, Cowes. This road takes you into Newport.
At the next roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A3020 signposted Sandown, Litten Park, and Superstores.
At St George's roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A3020 signposted Shanklin, Ventnor, Sandown. Continue for circa 2 miles until you reach the Blackwater Junction. Turn right onto the A3020 signposted Shanklin, Godshill.
Pass through Blackwater and carry on until you reach Rookley. As you enter Rookley the road forks and there is a 'T' junction.
Turn right sign posted Niton onto the Niton Road. Continue along this road for circa 6 miles and you will eventually enter Niton on the Newport Road.
As you come into the centre of Niton, Norris's Convenience store will be on your left. Continue straight ahead and down the High Street. At the top turn right onto Blackgang Road.
Follow this along for circa 150 metres and take your second right (backing round on yourself) onto Rectory Road. The church will be on your left.
Pan Lane is the first left after the church.
Drive up to the end of Pan Lane.
At the end of the lane you will see a row of cottages and on your right a farm track. Go down the farm track and Scallop Shell is the last cottage on the left.
From Yarmouth:
On leaving the ferry terminal turn right onto Bridge Road. Continue forward onto River Road.
At the roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A3054.
At the next roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A3055. This is the coast road and will take you towards Ventnor. Continue along this road for circa 12 miles.
At Blackgang roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A3055 signposted Ventnor, Ryde.
After circa 1.5 miles you will enter Niton. Bear left on the A3055 (one way) signposted All Traffic.
The Church will be on your left.
Pan Lane is the first left after the church.
Drive up to the end of Pan Lane.
At the end of the lane you will see a row of cottages and on your right a farm track. Go down the farm track and Scallop Shell is the last cottage on the left.
From Cowes:
From East Cowes Ferry Terminal continue forward onto a unnamed road.
At the first roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A3021 signposted Ryde, Newport.
Bear left onto the A3021 signposted Ryde, Newport.
At the next roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A3054 signposted Newport, Cowes.
At the next roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A3020 signposted Sandown, Litten Park, Superstores.
At St Georges roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A3020 signposted Shanklin, Ventnor, Sandown.
Continue for circa 2 miles until you reach the Blackwater Junction.
Turn right onto the A3020 signposted Shanklin, Godshill.
Pass through Blackwater and carry on until you reach Rookley. As you enter Rookley the road forks and there is a 'T' junction.
Turn right sign posted Niton onto the Niton Road. Continue along this road for circa 6 miles and you will eventually enter Niton on the Newport Road.
As you come into the centre of Niton Norris's Convenience store will be on your left. Continue straight ahead and down the High Street. At the top turn right onto Blackgang Road.
Follow this along for circa 150 metres and take your second right (backing round on yourself) onto Rectory Road. The church will be on your left.
Pan Lane is the first left after the church.
Drive up to the end of Pan Lane.
At the end of the lane you will see a row of cottages and on your right a farm track. Go down the farm track and Scallop Shell is the last cottage on the left.
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