Isle of Wight Holiday Cottage Accommodation - Brighstone

Prices for 3 days from £159

Isle of Wight self catering holiday cottage accommodation, situated in the beautiful quiet rural countryside of Brighstone village (South West IW), furnished to a high standard and rated 4 Star Gold with free Wi-Fi, detached with own drive and garden. The holiday cottage 'Carriers Stable' is an ideal location easy walking distance to the centre of village, with public house, restaurant with bar, a newspaper shop that sells food etc, a village food store with locally baked bread with a freezer and everything most people need including off licence, there is also a Post Office, surgery, hair dressers and museum, also No 12 bus service from bottom of road. Downs, forest and coast mainly owned by the National Trust or forestry commission with free access. Brighstone is surrounded by forest, downs, fields, sea and good beaches, voted best village on Isle of Wight for the ninth time and the island is the sunniest place in UK. Half of the island is classified as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty which the whole area around Brighstone is included, also the coast is classified as Heritage Coast and owned mainly by National Trust. There are many local footpaths with fine views and the round island cycle route is at the bottom of the road.

**  Now able to book Red Funnel Ferry and Wightlink Ferries at reduced prices **

Youtube video link - Downstairs - 1  Youtube video link Downstairs - 2    Youtube link Downstairs - 3 
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The 'Carriers Stable' was built during early Victorian times as a stable for the local carrier (delivery service), that has now been converted into a beautiful detached holiday cottage (2003) has one main bedroom upstairs and a bed settee downstairs and we also have two sleeping bags with integral air mattress. It is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the rural south west of the Isle of Wight in the picturesque friendly village of Brighstone, near to forest and downs, and a mile from the sea by car, less walking (Heritage Coast designation). A public houses ( pub ) with restaurant, a restaurant / tea rooms with licensed bar  and village shops all within easy walking distance. The area has excellent access to hiking and cycle routes with wonderful views across the island from the top of the downs (see top picture), just up the road (half a mile). Seaside beaches - Brighstone, Brook & Compton nearby (see picture links near bottom of page). The cottage itself has its bedroom located upstairs with a very comfortable king size bed, ample cupboards, drawers and wardrobe space and an en-suite shower room with hand basin and toilet. Downstairs there is an open plan layout with a modern kitchen, dining room and lounge area containing a two settees. French doors open out from the dining area onto a patio with a table with integral bench seats and supplied umbrella. There are two other separate benches, one under the kitchen window and another under a tree which is well shaded in the lawn area. The drive forks around two sides of the building with enough space to park four cars. In total a delightful quiet country cottage holiday experience. The cottage is well equipped so you shouldn't need to bring anything other than food and clothing etc.

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Another picture taken from television area - wide angle

Down Stairs

• Two settees (one bed settee)
  
• Television 21", DVD player & video (some recorded videos & blanks also some DVD's, with more available on request).
• Downstairs television has Freeview Satellite Receiver which picks up a considerable number of useful channels (more than terrestrial digital).
• Radio / Tape / CD player with some CD's
• Free WIFI service is available (just ask before arrival to allow security code to be created and unit to be switched on), also a usb wireless adapter is available during stay (only condition is that you do not exceed 800mb per week).
• Table with 4 chairs.
• Cupboard with clothes hanging space and shelves.
• Washer / Drier with soap provided
• Large Fridge / Freezer
• Electric cooker & 4 ring hob with extractor fan (external outlet)
• Microwave oven
• Kettle and usual cutlery, saucepans, crockery & glasses
• Games
• Ironing board & iron
• Plenty of cupboard space & additional wardrobe unit in under stairs cupboard
• Small combination lock safe to keep any minor valuables or documents
• First aid kit, sewing kit, clothes brush, night lights, continental power adapters & torch
• Vacuum cleaners, brushes, buckets & bowl, airier, pegs & cleaning materials, etc.
• Two Electric oil filled thermostatic radiators on both floors and one 2 Kw stove effect electric fan heater downstairs( for visual fire effect and boost if required). Has been more than enough to cope with the coldest winters with the low ceilings and modern insulation throughout. There is no mains gas for 7 miles around Brighstone. Building is pre heated before arrival for a warm welcome during colder months.

King Size bed

Upstairs

• One Large 5 foot very comfortable King size pine bed upstairs
• All bed linen & house towels, tea towels etc. included in price
• En-suite bathroom (shower not bath) with support hand rail, shaver socket 115v/230v, extractor fan and electric bathroom fan heater.
• Television 14" with Freeview Satellite Receiver which picks up a considerable number of useful channels (more than terrestrial digital).
• Two bed side cupboards with draws & lamps
• Chest of drawers
• Wardrobe
• Dressing table with light
  
• Full length mirror
• Hair dryer
• Two clock radios
• Cooling 3 speed fan
• Two Electric oil filled thermostatic radiators on both floors (total of 4) with independent thermostic controls. They have  been more than enough to cope with the coldest winters with the low ceilings and modern insulation throughout. There is no mains gas for 7 miles around Brighstone. Building is pre heated before arrival for a warm welcome.

Limitations:-

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• Non Smoking Inside, Sorry no pets
• The property is not fully fenced off , so is not suitable for children.
• Bedroom upstairs is open to the stairs the only door is to bathroom (no stair gate, or suitable anchor point).
• The stable flooring is almost all varnished pine and easily damaged by stones in walking boot treads, as we have found, if you could please not wear walking boots in the stable it would be appreciated - thank you
• We do not take any breakage deposit as yet, but do expect any damages to be paid.
• There must be at least one person in a group that is staying, over 18 years of age.

Other Services

• We can transfer full camera memory cards to CD Rom at cost price, to allow further use of the memory card, as an additional backup, pictures can be retain on hard disk for one month after return if required.
• A free wifi service is available (just ask before arrival to allow security code to be created and unit to be switched on), also a usb wireless adapter is available during stay (only condition is that you do not exceed 1000mb per week and usage is legal).
• Can send faxes if required at cost price (telephone numbers starting 01,02 or 03 - free) UK only.
• Can also send dictated emails (free).

Accommodation Features

• The stable conversion is all electric and insulated to modern building control standards. There are electric thermostatic radiators with independent thermostic controls on both floors which can cope with the coldest weather (no mains gas for 7 miles).
• Electricity charges are included in the prices quoted.
• A welcome pack of food and drink is provided
• Good selection of Isle of Wight books, Walking, Cycling, History and Maps etc.
• All linen (bathroom towels, bed linen & tea towels) are included in price, except for beach towels which are not provided.
• Soap is provided for hand basin, shower (shower gel) & kitchen sink (hand and washing up liquid) & washing machine detergent. Also plastic bags, cleaning materials etc provided.
• Cooking tools and utensils, pots & pans of all sizes and types etc, you would normally find in most homes are all provided.
• A WiFi link is available (just ask for it to be switched on when booking), also a usb wireless adapter is available during stay (we only ask that you do not exceed 1Gb per week).
• There are mains linked battery backup smoke detectors down stairs & upstairs and fire extinguishers on both floors.
• There are detailed notes on fire safety and our ECO policy laid out on the coffee table when you come in, if you could please read the fire safety notes.

Outside

• Outside secure steel bike rack out of sight of road with deep concrete plinth and thick waterproof cover that can cover at least two bikes completely whilst chained to plinth (drops over bikes), with a thick marine grade stainless steel chain and substantial Union padlock (very low risk area). See cyclist page for more information.
• Patio with picnic table, umbrella and two bench seats (one on shaded lawn area), with lawns & shrubberies.
• There is a large gravelled drive which means that there is room for more than one car and both can exit independently.

Local Resources

• One local Public Houses in centre of village with restaurant within  easy walking distance.
• One restaurant / tea room with bar.
• One food shop providing frozen food, fresh locally baked bread, green vegetables, general groceries, milk, butter, eggs, meat, medicines, confectionery, flowers and beers, wines, spirits and cigarettes etc
• One newsagent that sells magazines, papers, groceries, cigarettes, local guide books and maps, green vegetables, eggs, stamps, cards and other useful items
• One Post Office (sells some Sainsbury's goods) and various useful items, also various stationery items.
• Local doctors surgery and dispensary with Pharmacist
• Hairdressing salon
• One National Trust Shop selling local guides and maps and lots of gift items.
• Village museum.
• Brighstone's small local library with computer facilities available (limited opening hours).
• Garage - at Shalfleet which also sells fuel - 4 miles.
• Public bus service that serves island towns and villages from bottom of our road, we have a bus timetable book in the Carriers Stable.

2012 Accommodation Tariff / Prices

Normal direct sale prices for 2012 per week and per 3 day break

• January 3rd - February 9th - £255
• February 10th - March 8th - £278
• March 9th - March 29th - £339
• 30th March - 19th April - £345
• April 20th - April 26th - £350
• April 27th - May 3rd - £346
  
• May 4th - May 31st - £356
• June 1st - June 7th - £425
• June 8th - June 14th - £404
• June 15th - June 28th - £458
• June 29th - July 5th - £489
• July 6th - July 19th - £510
• July 20th - August 23rd - £523
• August  24th -  August  30th - £505
  
• August 31st - September 20th - £410
• September 21st - October 25th - £332
• October 26th - November 1st - £346
• November 2nd - December 22nd - £298
• December 23rd - December 26th - £244 for three days + £38 for each extra day
• December 27th - January 2nd - £255 for three days + £38 for each extra day
  
• Other holiday variations during Christmas + New Year - POA
• ****  We will give discounts on late bookings  ****

• 3 day not over weekend from £159 for two people  (extra days from £35).
• 3 day  over weekend from £169 for two people  (extra days from £35).

Price out of peak season and school holidays, November - end of March. We normally only take 3 day bookings as our minimum stay and then only out of season (weeks with pricesmarked in blue), this is because the same amount of cleaning/ time and materials are involved if we are to keep our high standards., Gold accredited

Conditions and Discounts

• As a separate bonus we will give a 5% discount for all customers for any second consecutive week booked.
• £10 discount per week for returning customers, £4 for 3 days as an example (New to 2010).
• During cold weather we preheat Carriers Stable to normal living temperature so it is warm on entry
• All soaps (shower & basin), also all cleaning materials & liquids provided. All linen & towels are included except for beach towel.
• Outside secure steel bike rack out of sight of road, with deep concrete plynth and thick waterproof cover that can cover at least two bikes completely whilst chained to plinth (drops over bikes), with a thick marine grade stainless steel chain and substantial Union padlock (very low risk insurance area). Bikes are not allowed inside cottage. - See cyclists page from top menu.
• Weekend bookings and short breaks are available outside normal peak season
• Entry to property at 15:00 (3pm) on first day and exit by 10am on morning after last night of stay. It would be appreciated if you can arrive soon after 15:00 on first day or ring to tell us if you will be late. We may complete cleaning before this time if the previous occupants leave early, so you can leave a mobile telephone number if you wish us to contact you if accommodation is ready earlier.
• A cheque deposit made out to Vanessa Mills is required initially to confirm booking or you can use PayPal credit card payment instead of cheque payments (see further below for link and conditions). Final balance required six weeks before arrival.
  On receiving the deposit, we will send you a receipt and local map to assist finding Carriers Stable in Brighstone.

Email. enquiry@wighthols.co.uk

Pages Last Updated 22/1/2012

Self Catering Accommodation Contact Postal Address

In addition to payments by cheque, we accept credit cards and debit cards payments via PayPal (as used by Ebay, there is a 2% surcharge for this service to cover part of the PayPal charge). You needn't join PayPal to make a payment - Please ring us before making payments to check dates are free - Thank you.

Location:-

Click for map of island

Additional Photos of Brighstone and the South West of the Island

Adjustable maps of Isle of Wight

Route plans to Brighstone with maps

• Very local map showing where we are in Brighstone
• Map that can be adjusted by changing the scale and by using the arrows to move the centre of the map to show different
  
• Large map showing the whole island, with all car ferry routes and an arrow showing Brighstone

• From Fishbourne (Portsmouth link) car ferry near Ryde
• From East Cowes (Southampton link) car ferry
• From Yarmouth (Lymington link) car ferry

Useful Information

There can be reasonable difference in price between Wightlink and Redfunnel sometimes, even down to time of day, so it is worth checking both.

• Wightlink Ferries
  Reservations & Enquiries 0870 582 7744
  Reservations 0870 582 0202
  Possible normal national telephone code Wightlink number - 0239 2827761
  Wightlink on-line booking
  Can I pay for my ferry ticket with Tesco Clubcard vouchers? Yes, we accept Tesco Clubcard Deal tokens for ferry bookings made at least 2 weeks in advance of ferry travel via our call centre. Unfortunately, we can not accept these vouchers for ferry bookings made online or at the port. £2.50 in Clubcard Vouchers equals £10 worth of Clubcard Deal Tokens see link below:-
  Tesco Clubcard page for Wightlink offer
• Wightlink Portsmouth ferry terminal Post Code - PO1 2LA, return Post code of Fishbourne (IW) is PO33 4EU
• Redfunnel Ferries
  0844 844 9988
  Geographical Tel No 02380 248500 or  023 8024 8500
• We can now provide discounted car ferry bookings - ring us
  Redfunnel on-line booking
  
• Redfunnel ferry terminal addresses - Southampton - Dock Gate 7 on Town Quay Road, S014 2AQ.
  East Cowes (IoW) - Trinity Yard, East Cowes, PO32 6RF Tel No 023 8024 8500
• Hover Travel - 023 9281 1000 or 01983 811000 (Passenger only)
  Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO5 3AD
  Hover Travel web site
• Southern Vectis Buses
  Bus Times - 0871 200 2233
  Head Office - Nelson Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1RD - 01983 827000 Southern Vectis Buses & town maps

• Brighstone doctors surgery and dispensary - 740219
• St Mary's Hospital (main hospital with casualty dept.) - 524081
• Horse Riding:-
  Bellwood Liveries (Yarmouth) 531261
  Romany Riding Stables (Newport) 525467
  Sally's Riding (Bembridge) 868786
  Allendale Equestrian Centre (Godshill) 840258
  Upton Riding Stables (Ryde) 566801
  

Useful island links etc

• Good Beach Guide
• A good resource for attractions and useful island information
• Southern Vectis Buses & town maps
• National Railway timetables and journey planner
• Met Office weather for Southern coast IoW
• Countryside Code
• Isle of wight food and pub guide site
• Free local tide prediction (nearest prediction Freshwater) for the next 7 days
• Isle of Wight conservation project
• Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty official site
• Isle of wight tree heritage site
• Rural Ways
• Historical and other Isle of Wight information etc
• Cowes Week site
• Isle of Wight CAMRA site
• Island brewery with details of their beers and which pubs to find them
• Isle of Wight Festival site
• Isle of Wight Freshwater Angling Association
• Isle of Wight Studio Glass Gifts - Hand made studio glass gifts for all occasions made on the Isle of Wight
• Victorian needles gun battery constructed 1861-95 for defence from France, owned by the National Trust

Email. enquiry@wighthols.co.uk

E-mail or Telephone +44(0)1983-740717 to book, we will ring you back if we are out, just leave your telephone number and any enquiry.