Manor Bottom, Manor Road, Wroxall, Isle of Wight ,England (walking, peaceful, countryside, beach, The Solent, Cowes, Boniface Down, Bonchurch beach, Ventnor.)

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Manor Bottom

Manor Bottom, Manor Road, Wroxall, Isle of Wight, England

Through the woods, across lush pasture, and you are on the Downs – with views over much of the island. It is a great place for flying a kite and spotting all sorts of wildlife – rabbits, red squirrels, hummingbird moths. The house was a barn, but an imaginative architect transformed it long ago, and Dorothy added her own flourishes (the walls are covered with maps and prints – old and new – of the Isle). The big kitchen is the heart of the house, beating with the cosy kick-back sitting room next door (which has a wood-burning stove and firewood provided). The bedrooms, all upstairs off one corridor, are modestly delightful, but the walls and floors are thin so come with family or tolerant friends. You have a shower room on the ground floor and a bathroom above, both with nice toiletries. But the joy of this place is the miscellany of the spaces: a generous entrance/utility, a snooker room, a gorgeous rambling cottage garden with table and chairs under a pergola, and three more lawns, one which slopes up to a field with Arab horses. Flick through the house bible, a mine of information on where to buy local garlic or organic veg, where to eat well, or to find pubs with stunning sea views... Manor Bottom is a remarkable and easy place to stay – perfect for families – and the peace is deep. Walk from the door; the sea is a 10 minute ride and beaches are not much further.

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Manor Bottom

Contact: Dorothy Boswell

Tel: 07971 573 523
Sleeps: 8
Rooms: 3 doubles, 1 twin, shower room, bathroom.
Price: £600 – £1,800. Short breaks by arrangement.
Closed: Rarely.

Children are positively welcomed, with no age restrictions, but cots, high chairs etc are not necessarily available.

Wireless internet access available for guests.

Checklist

Dishwasher
Electricity included
Washing machine
Microwave oven
Central heating
Mobile reception
Television
BBQ
Beach within 3 miles
Cooked meals available
Restaurant nearby
Short breaks possible
Extra bed/cot available
Shop within 3 miles

Points of interest

Perfect for grandparents, parents and grandchildren or two families sharing.
Wonderful garden for children with trampoline, hammock, lawns, benches and lots of hiding places.
Sandy beaches, walking, surfing, bird-watching, mountain-biking, horse-riding, castles, steam trains, dinosaurs, fossil-hunting and sailing. Dinosaur Museum, Osbourne House, Carisbroke Castle and Brading Roman Villa within easy reach.
Locally produced food available nearby. Freshly caught seafood and fish from Steephill Cove and Ventnor beach.
Green Island Tourism Gold Award for excellent environmental management.
Bring your own horse or pony for a holiday in our paddocks.

This information is provided by owners and is not endorsed by ASP. If you have questions about it, please contact the owners.

A real home in the heart of the countryside.

Cosy, chic simplicity in the master bedroom.

The perfect spot for long summer lunches.

'A kitchen you can really cook in!'

Photo captions have been written by the owner or management of Manor Bottom and are not verified or endorsed by ASP.

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: Children of all ages are welcome. Cots, highchairs, etc, are not necessarily available.
: Guests’ pets can sleep in the bedroom (not on the bed).
: Working farm or vineyard.
: Wireless internet access available for guests.
: No smoking anywhere in the property.
: At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible for wheelchair users. Phone for details.
: Tennis court on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
: Credit cards accepted, most commonly Visa and MasterCard.
: Bikes on the premises to hire or borrow.
: Swimming pool on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
: Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection.
: At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible without steps.