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4 Guests
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2 Bedrooms
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1 Bathroom
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Pets No
Features
- Off road parking
- Ground floor bedroom
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
41 Customer Reviews
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"The Carthouse is very comfortable, well equipped and the perfect base for exploring the Isle of Wight."
Quiet location, friendly owners and great for stargazing.
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"This little cottage was THE best for equipment that we've stayed in ."
...The bed was comfy and the lounge was like being at home....Maybe a little help to get rid of flies although I understand cos it's a farm and we've been on farms before so expected it.....We had a really good week and thank you for help with ferry ticket.......
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"Wonderfully comfortable."
Excellent position. Can’t wait to return
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"Fantastic place to stay with everything you need."
Home from home. Clean comfortable. Great location on a farm very quiet and peaceful. Great for families. Photos do not give it justice.
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"A great place to stay,friendly owners,lovely big garden, cosy comfortable accommodation, would recommend it highly!"
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"The Carthouse is a lovely comfortable well equipped home with everything you need it's in a lovely countryside setting and ideally situated to travel to any part of the island."
Highly recommend this holiday home.
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"We had an excellent time at The Carthouse."
The accommodation was comfortable and clean, having all the facilities we needed, plus many more which we didn't take advantage of. Julie was an excellent host, providing useful information, without being intrusive. If we were to return to the Isle of Wight, we would definitely try to book The Carthouse again.
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"Absolutely fabulous - the best cottage so far."
Every item of comfort and convenience is thought of. Beautifully decorated - I say that because it is so similar to our own home! Quiet but not isolated. Friendly, helpful and caring hosts. Can't recommend it enough. Thank you so much.
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"It is a nice place to stay."
The house was very complete, nice and frendly owners.. Hope to come back again.
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"Overall we received what we paid for, the cottage was comfortable with a very good outlook."
It is part of a working farm complex which is what we wanted. Inside the cottage, it was not as clean as it could be, the kitchen was sticky and we wiped it over before we used it. The pillow on the beds were foam and not as good as they could be. The shower cubicle needs a make over, it's looking tired - but it works very well.
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"Very well equipped and maintained."
Clean, comfortable and quiet. Perfect.
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"Amazing"
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"Everything was fine."
We had a very enjoyable week in the I.O.W. The property was a perfect base. Its situation, on a working farm , added to the feel of inclusion in the community. Host available, but not intrusive, was good. Property clean, comfortable and well-equipped.
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"Lovely cottage in a beautiful location."
Julie and Dave were the perfect hosts.
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"Lovely well equipped cottage, well placed to visit the island."
Comfortable bed. Helpful owners. Lovely rural surroundings. Would highly recommend.
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"A great place to stay,we would highly reccomend this place for anyone looking for spacious accomodation,the hosts david and julie were very welcoming,and dealt with all our needs,we would not hesitate at booking this accomodation to stay in the future!"
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"A really comfortable well-equipped cottage in an ideal Location"
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"It was excellent every effort was made to set the cottage up for christmas, thank you"
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"Excellent - very well equipped, comfortable and cosy."
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"We loved the location, far from the madding crowd!"
Although the property was on a very busy working farm, during a very hot, busy time of year, we felt welcome at all times. We were allowed to walk around the farm, which we did during the evenings. This was a privilege. We felt comfortable and safe in the property. It was a lovely week and we would certainly return.
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"A very well-equipped property in a beautiful location with easy access to the Carthouse, and to all areas of I."
O.W. It was ready on time, very clean and well equipped in all areas. Julie the owner was very helpful and approachable if we needed to know anything.
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"A very comfortable cottage with all mod cons in a rural part of the island."
Brilliant shops in the next village and close to most places to visit and the beach. Thank you for the welcome tray on arrival. We had a lovely holiday and hope to return again.
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"This property was very well equipped and met our needs perfectly."
The owner was helpful and friendly. It was conveniently situated for visiting attractions on the island.
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"We had a really good break stay."
Location was lovely and quiet although nothing is too far away. Accomodation was great and clean and Julie couldn't have done any more to make us more welcome. Would definitely stay again
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"Really well equipped."
Comfortable. Toys for the children. Warm. Great location. Very welcoming. Enclosed garden. Great to be on a working farm.
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"Cottage is lovely, very well appointed, equipped and clean."
Nothing was too much trouble for the hosts, we had a slight challenge with the heating - first time it had been used this year - they came instantly to try and resolve, when they couldn’t they brought additional heaters and organised a plumber for the next working day. Cannot recommend highly enough.
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"Very good location in quiet part of island."
Large piece of grass at back and pleasant picnic area. Spacious interior. Lovely cake and milk on arrival.
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"The house and garden were great for children, we had many evenings playing with our granddaughter in the garden, Frisbee flying over the barn roof, on more than one occasion, the farmers were very accommodating, it was fun."
We hope the local pub survives, problems with staffing which was a shame their food is always excellent, we hope that by our next visit they will have survived and be up and running.
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"We felt the cottage was so well equipped the owners had thought of everything, even a cake on arrival!"
!!! The owners were very helpful and friendly always time to chat.
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"We enjoyed a wonderful week in this fabulous cottage!"
It was brilliantly equipped with everything provided for a perfect stay. The location was exceptional - on a busy, working farm and hosted by a lovely and hard-working farming family! The short walk to the beautiful village was a delight - and the people we met along the way were so friendly! And as for the Isle of Wight - this, our first visit, will definitely not be the last - we enjoyed absolutely everything about our stay there!!
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"We had a fantastic week & enjoyed being close to various sights across the island."
The cottage was perfect, they provided all we needed and so much more. There were flowers, milk and a cake when we arrived, as well as handwash, dishwasher tablets, washing up liquid and some toiletries. The enclosed garden was huge & thoroughly enjoyed by us and our 5 year old twins. We’ve already booked for next year, can’t recommend it enough.
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"Lovely countryside location."
Julie very helpful. Will book again
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"The Cart House was in a great location."
Extremely clean and had everything you could ever need including books, games, all the basic essentials and a kitchen with every pot, pan, dish or cooking item you would ever need. The owner was very friendly and made as feel very welcome. I would highly recommend this for a stay on the IOW.
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"Only that it would be helpful to have a mop & bucket to clean non carpeted floors"
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"We had a really good time in the holiday home."
It was very well equipped and comfortable andt the hosts very friendly.
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"Lovely friendly welcome from Julie the owner, also a tray set for us to enjoy a nice cup of tea and a beautiful home made cake, we sat in the garden and enjoyed the sunshine and the tea and cake."
The cottage has everything you need, you have heard of the saying "Everything but the kitchen sink", well this had the kitchen sink as well. The only thing you need to take is laundry detergent and fabric softener, this I guess is due to skin allergies. I would point out that the washing machine is just that, it is not a washer dryer, but that is not a problem, as there is a washing line with pegs, laundry basket and airers over the radiators for all your drying needs. We really enjoyed our stay here, so much so we are hoping to go back later in the year.
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"Larger property than expected."
It is excellent, very well equipped, friendly owners and plenty of space. 5-10 minutes in the car to Brighstone Car Park and shops and can then walk to the coast. We had a very enjoyable holiday in this cottage.
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"Our stay at the Cart House was very enjoyable, the cottage had everything we needed & was very comfortable with lovely views over the country side."
We were welcomed with a home made cake & milk for a very welcome cup of tea. Thank you
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"The Carthouse is on a working farm and the people who run it were very welcoming, and we had great pleasure in 'speaking' to the animals."
The Carthouse was immaculate with everything you would need, a home from home. A very large garden at the rear for children to play, and a patio with two bench tables. Rarely have we said we would return, but we will to The Carthouse.
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"Lovely venue and very helpful hosts"
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"Great place to stay with large garden and great views"
Summary
- All ground floor
- Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin
- Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC
- Kitchen
- Sitting room with dining area.
- Oil central heating
- Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, Smart TV , CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books and games
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Travel cot and highchair on request
- Off road parking for 2 cars
- Bike storage on request
- Enclosed, large lawned garden with patio and furniture
- Sorry, no pets and no smoking
- Shop 10 mins walk, pub 6 mins walk
- Note: The owner is happy to help with arranging your ferry crossing - please contact owner directly.
The property
This thoughtfully-converted old cart house is superbly located on a mixed working farm, within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, on the edge of the delightful village of Shorwell on the Isle of Wight.
Caringly appointed throughout to provide spacious, comfortable accommodation, this Shorwell cottage is perfect for couples, friends or families looking to get away from it all and enjoy the sheer beauty this part of the island has to offer.
Set entirely on the ground floor, this Shorwell cottage offers a light and spacious sitting room with dining area and French doors leading out to the garden, along with a fitted kitchen, bathroom and two bedrooms, one of which has a king-size bed.
You will enjoy stunning countryside views from the sitting room, kitchen and twin bedroom in your Isle of Wight cottage.
Outside, you will find an extremely large, private lawned garden with patio area, perfect for enjoying an energetic game or two, or simply relaxing with a morning coffee as you watch the daily life of the farm.
The beautiful, historic village of Shorwell was developed around St. Peter's Church and its three manor houses, of which West Court is the oldest, dating back to c.1500.
Queen Victoria is said to have favoured Shorwell over any other village on the Isle of Wight.
Apart from outstanding walks and exhilarating mountain biking, just a few minutes' walk from your Isle of Wight cottage you will find The Crown Inn, as featured in the AA's Britain's Best Pubs 2011 and 2012, and well worth a visit.
Just outside the village, why not explore the west coast beaches of Brighstone and Compton Bay, where at low tide you might be lucky enough to spot the odd dinosaur footprint?
Alternatively, head up the road towards Newport and you will discover Carisbrooke Castle, a must for all the family.
The perfect Shorwell cottage from which to explore this wonderful island, any time of the year.
About the location
SHORWELL
Newport 6 miles.
The pretty village of Shorwell, close to the south coast of the Isle of Wight, was said to be one of Queen Victoria's favourite places to visit. The village is well served by a local pub serving good food and ales, a village shop and post office. The area offers miles of footpaths and bridleways, picturesque villages and breathtaking coastal scenery. Within a short drive can be found several beautiful beaches, the popular pleasure park at Blackgang Chine, and the bustling town of Newport with its shops, restaurants, arts centre and cinema. Shorwell is a charming village, and provides the perfect centre from which to explore this super island.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas