FROSTHILL COTTAGE, pet friendly, with open fire in Carisbrooke

Frosthill Cottage, Carisbrooke, Isle of Weight, sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms.

Frosthill Cottage has an open-plan living space with kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, a dining space for eight and a sitting area with Smart TV, plus a utility with washing machine and tumble dryer, a cloakroom and a snug with woodburning stove. The bedrooms consist of a king-size with en-suite bathroom, a second king-size, a twin and a bunk, along with a bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Outside there is an enclosed rear garden with patio, lawn and furniture and off-road parking for three cars. Within 0.9 miles or less you will find a shop and a pub and please note this is a smoke-free property. One well-behaved pet welcome. Highchair and travel cot available. Fuel, power, bed linen and towels included in the rent. Explore the wonders of the Isle of Weight with a stay at Frosthill Cottage.

Amenities: Gas heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, kettle, toaster. TV, WiFi, selection of books. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair and travel cot and available. Off-road parking for three cars. Enclosed rear garden with patio, furniture and lawn. One well-behaved pet welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 0.9 miles, pub 0.8 miles

Region: The Isle of Wight, with its beaches, unspoiled scenery, rich heritage and over 500 miles of award-winning public footpaths is a walker’s paradise, or if sailing is your thing, the renowned annual Cowes Week is not to be missed.

Town: A bustling village resting on the Isle of Wight, Carisbrooke can be found settled on the south western outskirts of Newport. Best known for Carisbrooke Castle, a point of interest which has been all of an Elizabethan artillery fortress, a king's prison and a royal summer residence, this village is a wondrous base, with a variety of amenities to cater to all tastes. The village's medieval parish church of St. Mary's is a talking point; once part of a Benedictine priory, established by French monks in around 1150, there's so much to explore here. Within the village there are two pubs; the Victorian-era pub and inn of The Waverley and the Grade II listed The Eight Bells, along with a Turkish Restaurant, Italian restaurant and a local shop. Feed the ducks at the Carisbrooke Millpond, or take a trip into the vibrant county town of Newport where you can take a stroll along the River Medina before exploring its wider range of eateries settled amongst its Museum of Island History and art centre, or explore the outskirts of the town to find the 88 acres of countryside in the form of Robin Hall Country Park, with a plethora of walking routes and a scatter of family-friendly attractions to be discovered. Venture into the Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty for even more stunning scenery, as well as the wonder of Compton Beach walled by sandstone cliffs and offering a scenic experience like no other. To the north of the village you can also find the coast of Cowes, with even more wonderful beach walks, independent shops, a golf course, various museums and historical landmarks, it's well-worth a visit. Sitting at the centre of the Isle of Wight, the village of Carisbrooke is ideally positioned for exploring the many attractions that the area has to offer, with easy links to Portsmouth for a day out with a difference.