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Niton, Isle Of Wight

Knowles Farm Cottage

The exterior of Knowles Farm Cottage, nr Ventnor, Isle of Wight
The exterior of Knowles Farm Cottage, Isle of Wight | © National Trust / Mike Henton
The sitting room at Knowles Farm Cottage, nr Ventnor, Isle of Wight
The view from the garden at Knowles Farm Cottage, nr Ventnor, Isle of Wight

Knowles Farm Cottage

This rural escape is at the island's most southerly tip, with views of a Victorian lighthouse.

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The sitting room at Knowles Farm Cottage, nr Ventnor, Isle of Wight
The view from the garden at Knowles Farm Cottage, nr Ventnor, Isle of Wight
The exterior of Knowles Farm Cottage, nr Ventnor, Isle of Wight
The kitchen and dining area at Knowles Farm Cottage, nr Ventnor, Isle of Wight
The kitchen and dining area at Knowles Farm Cottage, nr Ventnor, Isle of Wight
The double bedroom at Knowles Farm Cottage, nr Ventnor, Isle of Wight
The twin bedroom at Knowles Farm Cottage, nr Ventnor, Isle of Wight
The exterior of Knowles Farm Cottage, nr Ventnor, Isle of Wight
The sea view from the garden at Knowles Farm Cottage, Isle of Wight
A view of Knowles Farm Cottage, nr Ventnor, Isle of Wight
The coast near to Knowles Farm Cottage, Isle of Wight

© National Trust / Mike Henton

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This rural escape is at the island's most southerly tip, with views of a Victorian lighthouse.

  • Guests

    4

    Bedrooms

    2

    Acorn rating

    3What's this?

    Number of dogs welcome

    1

    Reference

    001005

    Perching on the most-southern tip of the island is this two-bedroom rural hideaway. In your own oasis of calm, you’ll be encompassed by green fields, far reaching sea views and lighthouse. You’ll be pleased to know that the foghorn is no longer in use, so nothing will come between you and the soothing sounds of the sea. 

    Inside hosts a cosy abode for up to four people. Adding to its charm, an open fire warms the lounge and rustic exposed beams and barn doors run throughout the cottage. 

    The nearby coastline is wild and rocky with jutting cliffs, windswept downs and sheltered valleys. But nestling amongst this, you’ll find golden sandy beaches such as Rocken End and Castle Haven. 

    And for a classic pub lunch, head to the nearby village of Niton and the seaside resort, Ventnor, which can be driven to within 15 mins. 
     

    • Wi-Fi, available
    • Garden, available
    • EV charging, not available
    • Fridge, available
    • Freezer, available
    • Microwave, available
    • Open fire / wood burner, available
    • Television, available
    • DVD, available
    • Washing machine, available
    • Dishwasher, available
    • Tumble dryer, not available
    • Cot & high chair, available

Exploring the area

St Catherine's Down and Knowles Farm 

A wild rocky coast with jutting cliffs, a windswept down and sheltered wooded valley

Blackgang, Isle of Wight

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View over grassy fields and shrubs from Knowles Farm, at St Catherine's Down and Knowles Farm, Isle of Wight

Things to see and do at St Catherine's Down and Knowles Farm 

With such a varied landscape in a relatively small area, St Catherine's Down and Knowles Farm is perfect to explore by foot, bicycle or with your four-legged friend.

The rocky shoreline, with grassy headland beyond and big white clouds in a blue sky, at Watershoot Bay, St Catherine's Down and Knowles Farm, Isle of Wight

Tip of the Wight walk 

Isle of Wight

A 3.5-mile walk around the southern-most tip of the Isle of Wight that takes in sweeping views of the island.

Activities
Walking
DistanceMiles: 3.5 (km: 5.6)
St Catherine's lighthouse and Knowles sparkle in bright spring sunshine in front of a grey-blue sea

Isle of Wight 

Discover gardens, forts, a windmill, a National Nature Reserve, 17 miles of coastline and over 5,000 acres of countryside on the beautiful Isle of Wight. It's the perfect place to explore the wonders of the outdoors.

View of Compton Bay at sunset with The Needles Headland and Tennyson Down beyond, seen from Dunsbury Farm, Compton Bay,Isle of Wight.

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