Larch Lodge, Totland

Isle of Wight. Sleeps up to 6

Nestled on the west coast of the Isle of Wight in the village of Totland is this three-bedroom, semi-detached house, Larch Lodge. Enjoying a central location situated near an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with easy access to Freshwater and Yarmouth, Larch Lodge makes for a fantastic coastal getaway for a group of friends or a family of six. Park up on the private driveway with space for two cars, before unloading your bags and stepping into the property to begin your holiday. Off the hallway is a welcoming and spacious sitting room with a Smart TV, where you can look forward to evenings enjoying a movie marathon with your loved ones. Moving through the property, discover the fully-equipped fitted kitchen, with everything needed to prepare some lovely home cooked meals. There is a dining table with seating for six and where you can savour a delicious meal as you discuss plans for the days ahead. There are sliding doors that lead on to a private west facing patio and garden – perfect to enjoy a crisp glass of wine in the warmer months. Completing the ground-floor is a handy cloakroom, ideal for freshening up following a day at the beach.Upstairs on the first-floor, you will discover three well-presented rooms, a king-size with an en-suite and two twin bedrooms served by a bathroom, each with storage for your belongings. Set out for the day to explore the numerous nearby attractions on offer. For a day at the beach, the award-winning beaches of Totland and Colwell Bay offer a good selection of activities for those looking to take to the waters, including windsurfing, canoeing, kayaking and jet skiing. For a local place to eat, try The Waterfront in Totland Bay, and the ever popular The Hut in Colwell Bay. Both offer local delights and enjoy amazing sunsets and exceptional views of the coast. Just a short drive away is Freshwater Bay, where you will discover the idyllic Farringford Historic House and Gardens as well as the Dimbola Museum and Galleries which are set in the former home of a well-known Victorian photographer, Julia Margaret Cameron. Nearby you will find the scenic National Trust site of Tennyson Down, home to a 19th-century coastal fort and The Needles Headland and Attraction Park with a family-friendly chair lift which offers rides down to a pebbled beach, views of the coloured sands and a of the stunning traditional candy stripe lighthouse. Just little further is the town of Yarmouth, with a fascinating 16th-century castle to explore which houses an exhibit on shipwrecks as well as a picturesque pier and excellent fishing opportunities. For a memory-filled getaway like no other, choose Larch Lodge.