About this property
Sitting on the outskirts of Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight is this thatched, detached cottage of 19 Clatterford Shute. Resting behind the iconic Carisbrooke Castle, this medieval cottage is a charming base for a family of eight's Isle of Wight break, with rustic beams and original features peppered throughout the accommodation. After leaving your vehicle in one of the three off-road spaces, progress inside to be welcomed by an entrance hall with half-vaulted ceilings and exposed beams. Make your way into the delightful living/dining room, where plush seating entices you to relax in front of the TV. If you'd prefer a little more privacy, be sure to settle down in the charming snug with a kindly provided book. When you're feeling peckish, proceed to the kitchen/diner, where an array of fantastic appliances are situated, including a marvellous AGA range. Rustle up delicious delights here, to be enjoyed at the space's dining table, at the living/dining room's table, or out on the patio in the landscaped garden. When sleep calls, choose one of the tastefully appointed bedrooms to enjoy a well-earned rest in, with one of these being ideal for a couple after a little privacy and comprising a king-size bed, vaulted ceilings and access to an en-suite shower room. Climb the wooden stairs to find three more delightful bedrooms, a twin room, along with a double bedroom and another bedroom with a day bed and pull-out bed, both of which enjoy Jack-and-Jill access to a superb bathroom with a freestanding bath. Those in the twin room can freshen up in the well-presented, ground-floor shower room; ideal for avoiding those morning queues. Concluding the property's interior is a handy utility room hosting laundry facilities, so you can keep your holiday wardrobe fresh during your break. Spend some time exploring the extensive garden, where an idyllic pond can be found, alongside two storage sheds; ideal for cycling enthusiasts who may need bike storage! Be sure to embark on a walk to Carisbrooke Castle, where events, a library and a fascinating museum can be found; continue into the village itself to locate all your amenities, including The Eight Bells pub, along with Carisbrooke Millpond and the charming Castle Street Ford. Travel a little further into Newport, a bustling town hosting the historic Newport Roman River, the plains of Seaclose Park and the intriguing Monkey Haven - Primate Rescue Centre. Spend some time on the coast in Cowes, where there is plenty to see and do, including putting at the Cowes Golf Course, touring the Sir Max Aitken Museum, exploring the sea front and boarding a ferry to Southampton. Why not venture to Ryde, Shanklin and Sandown for even more fun on the coast? For a memorable break in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, choose 19 Clatterford Shute.
Carisbrooke is a lively village on the Isle of Wight, situated on the outskirts of Newport to the south. This community is a wonderful base, with a range of amenities to suit all interests, and is best known for Carisbrooke Castle, a centre of attraction that has served as an Elizabethan artillery bastion, a king's jail, and a royal summer house. There are two pubs in the village: The Waverley, a Victorian-era bar and inn, and The Eight Bells, a Grade II listed pub, as well as a Turkish restaurant, an Italian restaurant, and a small shop.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x double with Jack-and-Jill access to the bathroom, 1 x twin, 1 x day bed with pull-out bed with Jack-and-Jill access to the bathroom, all bedrooms include a hotel quality Feather & Black mattress.
The cottage has two stair cases, the main stair case leads from the entrance hall and allows access to all upstairs rooms, there is a second open tread stair case, please do take when using this stair case.
Bathroom with freestanding bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner with AGA.
Utility.
Living/dining room.
Snug
Central heating with AGA.
AGA range with oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Parking for 3 cars.
Enclosed rear garden with patio, lawn, and furniture.
Bike storage.
One well-behaved pet welcome (ideally that doesn't excessively shed).
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.6 miles.
Note: There is a step up to the ground-floor bedroom, please take care.
Note: There is a pond on site, please take care.
Note: The open fire is not for use.
Note: Stair-gate available upon request.
Please kindly note: Due to the design of the property, some of the exposed beams are quite low in certain areas of the property
Nearby points of interest
- Carisbrooke Castle
- Godshill Model Village
- Hovercraft Museum
- Castlehaven Beach
Reviews (9)
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Kathleen
We enjoyed walking up to Carisbrooke Castle and the kids loved splashing in the ford just down the road. We were without a duvet for the 4th single bed which is the pull out bed (not the first time this has happened to us with pull out beds at another property) - this was resolved the first night there. We were unlucky to be caught in 2 storms over the new year and the double room had a leak in the corner. The maintenance man was sent out straight away. There were more facilities than advertised in the kitchen although a few more glasses and some more coat hooks in the cloakroom area would have been helpful given how wet it was. The aga kept us very warm and it was very nice to dry boots by the aga. Although, we have an open fire at home and it would have been nice to light the fire as it looked so cosy in the cottage front room (we understood why the other stove could not be lit.) Overall - great stay would recommend. It was peaceful, friendly neighbours, an easy walk to the local pub for a meal and great to explore the west side of the Isle of Wight - which was a change for us! Would definitely go back.
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Francesca
To the owners;-You are very fortunate to have this lovely home in a wonderful situation close to Carisbrooke Castle. I don' t have any complaints, but just a few minor comments to make it more comfortable for visitors. Some extra cups and dinner plates would have saved such frequent washing up, or use of the dish-washer. Secondly, while our bedding was very clean (pillows, duvet and mattress cover in excellent condition) the bottom sheet and pillow cases of our bed were either very worn ("bobbly" sheet) or of poor quality. Finally, there were floor cushions which could have been intended for dogs or humans, so it wasn't clear how clean they were. As already reported, the black dustbin was completely full when we arrived, but a phone call to Sykes very quickly remedied this, and the bin was emptied the same day. I have already recommended 19, Clatterford Shute to friends looking for somewhere to stay on the Isle of Wight with their family. Lovely house! Lovely holiday! Thank you!
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Lenka
Absolutely gorgeous location within walking distance to the historical motte-and-bailey Carisbrooke castle, exceptionally beautiful, listed building with thatched roof, super clean, spacious, and full of character to accommodate young children and teenager for one of the most amazing holidays, ever. It was perfect! The back garden has manicured lawn to play all day or relax with glass of local sparkling wine. The cottage interior is stunning, shaker countryside kitchen with large Belfast sink and magnificent Aga, which was fabulous experience to use for any cooking, truly inspiring and surprisingly very easy to use for our first time. Loved it !!! Master bedroom is furnished with beautiful period bed, all very comfortable and decorated with stylish antique furniture and crystal chandeliers in bedroom and bathroom. I must say, I have really enjoyed the fabulous traditional bathtub after all day with the children. The cottage itself is surrounded by stunning countryside and wonderful paths for walking and exploring. My children absolutely loved the time spend on the nearby Sundown and Shanklin beaches or exploring the infamous Garlic farm where we have stopped for delicious family lunch which I highly recommend visiting. I wish we would stay few more days; four days is just not simply enough, and I would highly recommend staying for longer, there is so much to see and visit. One of the best holidays, ever. Thank you so much and hopefully we will be booking soon!