Bramble Cottage, Norton Green Near Freshwater

Isle of Wight. Sleeps up to 6

Bramble Cottage is a charming holiday home at the end of a lane in the peaceful hamlet of Norton Green in West Wight between Freshwater and the historic port town of Yarmouth at the mouth of the River Yar close to beautiful beaches and bays. The cottage has a large entrance porch-cum-utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer – a good place for your dog if he is on holiday with you. The hallway leads to cosy snug with TV and feature fireplace through to a fabulous open plan kitchen and living/ dining space with oak parquet flooring throughout. The property has been extended and renovated to a high standard displaying an effortless blend of traditional and contemporary décor, flooded with natural light. Sliding patio doors and French windows open out onto the terrace on two sides and the sunny, lawned garden beyond. The well equipped kitchen is beautifully appointed with marble worktops and an impressive array of appliances to enhance your self-catering holiday. Eat at the rustic farmhouse table or in the warmer weather, alfresco on the terrace. The patio outside the summer house at the bottom of the garden makes a lovely setting for an evening drink to catch the last of the rays. The summer house can provide a quiet office space, if needed, with Hi-speed WiFi, or alternatively a ‘cool place’ for older children to retreat with a pool table and ‘chill out’ zone. Back to the cottage, the downstairs family bathroom also has an overhead shower and is equally versatile for bathing the little kids or enjoying a leisurely bath away from the throng. The first of three bedrooms is on the ground floor, with a double bed and convenient shower room across the way. There are two further bedrooms on the first floor, (one double; one twin). All bedrooms are elegant and traditional with wrought iron beds, top of the range Eve hybrid mattresses and ample storage. Bramble Cottage is an idyllic base from which to explore the Isle of Wight with its unspoilt countryside, magnificent views and glorious sunsets. It is a walkers’ and cyclists’ paradise in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Golden Hill Country Park is on the doorstep. Walks lead from the door along the Causeway to either Freshwater or Yarmouth and a good opportunity to spot local birdlife. Old Freshwater village has a traditional pub with a lovely beer garden, next door to the 11th Century church. Freshwater Bay is a great starting point for walks along Tennyson Downs, with breath taking views across the sea and to the Needles, or for the inland nature trail through Afton Marsh. Yarmouth has a scenic harbour, a marina full of yachts and people messing about on boats as well as and an original Grade II listed wooden pier for a gentle stroll or a spot of fishing. Yarmouth is well served with excellent independent shops, cafes, restaurants and traditional pubs. It has some of the oldest architecture on the Island including a 16th Century castle. There is a road bridge over the river estuary which heads out of the town, and a short distance along is Fort Victoria Country Park and a Victorian gun battery. It is set in a beautiful country park where you can enjoy a woodland nature trail and admire the spectacular coastline, making it another good spot to explore. Colwell Bay is a popular family beach, which has an endearing air of the traditional British holiday with beach huts, good for swimming and water sports and the popular The Hut seafood beachfront restaurant. Totland Bay has a delightful small beach with a short esplanade and recently renovated pier cafe. Nearby is the picturesque Alum Bay, renowned for its coloured sand cliffs and the Needles Pleasure Park. Bramble Cottage is an awesome holiday cottage to relax and recharge in a wonderful holiday destination all year round.