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Wydcombe Cottage

Ventnor, Isle Of Wight
The exterior of Wydcombe, Whitwell, Isle of Wight
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At-a-glance details

  • Sleeps 5
  • Bedrooms 2
  • Preferred changeover day Friday
  • Minimum stay 3 nights
  • Number of dogs welcome 1
  • Acorn rating 4 What's this?
  • Reference 001022
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About Wydcombe Cottage

See if you can spot red squirrels when you stay at this former farm worker’s cottage.

Situated in a picturesque valley, Wydcombe is a former farm labourer’s cottage with just a few other dwellings surrounding it. Boasting two wood burning stoves, this cosy cottage offers the perfect secluded escape. 

Breathe in a welcome dose of country air as you make your way around the cottage’s peaceful surroundings. See if you can spot some of the local wildlife, the area is a haven for rare red squirrels and bee-eaters. 

Nearby, St Catherine’s lighthouse juts out into the sea. Explore the wild coastline here before heading to the 16th-century Buddle Inn for some refreshments. 
 

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Features and facilities

  • Cot & high chair available
  • Microwave available
  • Fridge available
  • Freezer available
  • Dishwasher available
  • Washing machine available
  • Tumble dryer not available
  • Telephone not available
  • Television available
  • DVD available
  • WiFi* available
  • Open fire / wood burner available
  • Garden available
  • BBQ not available

Accessibility

Not accessible

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Layout

  • Ground floor

    Porch, hallway with stairs up to kitchen, dining room with multifuel stove, lavatory, sitting room with multifuel stove.

  • First floor

    Two bedrooms (one 5' double with en suite shower room, one triple with three single beds), bathroom with shower over bath.

Notes for guests

Access: This access statement is for guidance only. For up to date photos, please see those images in the main website page.

Heating: Electric radiator heating included.

Parking: For two or more cars on a large gravelled area at the front of the cottage.

Garden: A small back garden enclosed by a low wall with lawn, picnic table and outside light. Sheep can graze on the field adjacent to the cottage back garden so dogs need to be on a lead in the garden at all times.

Access: Access to the cottage is along an unmade track through fields that is used by this and a couple of other properties.

Logs/charcoal: Additional logs can be purchased in advance through the contact centre. Logs are £4.50 per bag or £20 for unlimited access to the log store.

*WiFi: This is now available, but please note that intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur and should not be relied upon. We are pleased to provide free WiFi at this cottage which is supported by BT.

Offers: Guests will have free access (during opening hours) to all Isle of Wight National Trust properties. Please take your holiday confirmation invoice as proof of eligibility to gain entry.

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View of Gore Cliff above St Catherie's Point

St Catherine's Down and Knowles Farm

A wild rocky coast with jutting cliffs, a windswept down and sheltered wooded valley
Sheep quietly grazing on Chillerton Down

Chillerton Down

An impressive flank of open downland
Long views from Luccombe Down over Stenbury to St Catherine's Down in the far distance

Ventnor Downs

Dramatic views from the highest point on the Island
Lovely golden autumn colours in Borthwood Copse

Borthwood Copse

Paths wind through ancient oak woodland with sunny glades
Summer flowers and plants in the gardens at Mottistone, Isle of Wight

Mottistone Gardens and Estate

Enchanting gardens set in a sheltered valley
About twenty people scour the beach at Compton for fossils fallen from the cliffs

Compton Bay and Downs

One of the island's favourite beaches and biggest expanses of open downland

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About the Acorn rating

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We have applied a 1-5 Acorn rating to each cottage to be used only as a guide that covers location, style of interior and facilities you may be looking for. The range runs from 1 Acorn at a more basic level through to 5 Acorns at the highest level. Cottage pricing is not judged on the Acorn rating alone and as all our cottages are of an individual nature we recommend that all factors are considered when making your choice.

1 Acorn: simple living accommodation with basic furniture and fixtures fit for purpose, safe and clean. Running water and a WC are provided. There could be some limitations to heating and washing facilities (details of these will be stated clearly on the cottage's webpage). Bedding, linen and towels are supplied (with a few exceptions, which is again clearly stated). Facilities for basic catering and living are provided. Generally a 1 acorn cottage does not have wifi. Examples of a 1 acorn offer include Cartref, Wales and Rosedene, Worcestershire.

2 Acorn: a mid-quality range of furniture and fittings. Bathroom facilities are basic or there may be a high sleeps to bathroom ratio depending on the size of the cottage. Very few 2 acorn cottages have wifi and, similar to a 1 Acorn cottage, the kitchen white goods and washing facilities are basic in their offer. All 2 (and higher) Acorn cottages supply bedding, linen and towels. Examples of a 2 acorn offer include Engine Cottage, Cornwall and High Hallgarth, Cumbria.

3 Acorn: a good, standard offer. Generally it is correctly proportioned for the number of guests but could have a few compromises, for example a small sized kitchen, or a lower bathroom to guest ratio. The variety of white goods available will be better than a 2 Acorn cottage. Examples of a 3 acorn cottage include the Mustard Pot Cottage, Norfolk and Rose Cottage, Isle of Wight.

4 Acorn: these cottage have more premium furniture, fittings and lighting. Additionally it is likely to have added comfort extras. The ratio of bathrooms to guests will be higher, and the bathrooms would be more likely to have separate and spacious showers as opposed to over bath showers. Examples of a 4 Acorn offer include Portland House, Dorset and Stepper View, Cornwall.

5 Acorn: a luxury accommodation offer with very few limiting factors. It is well-equipped and has spacious facilities throughout the cottage. This is the highest offer available. The furniture is of high standard, and has real comfort for modern living. Examples of a 5 Acorn cottage include The Old Rectory, South Wales and West Gate Lodge, Yorkshire.

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