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Isle of Wight self catering holiday cottage accommodation in Brighstone

Brighstone Downs looking West - isle of wight self catering

View from downs above Brighstone looking west towards the Needles and across the Solent


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Tourism 4 star Enjoy England self catering accommodation

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Tel. +44(0)1983740717{short description of image}Email. enquiry@wighthols.co.uk
If you cannot contact us on the normal telephone number try Mobile. +44(0)7710535576
Contact Postal address detailed further below.

Last updated 6/5/2008

Do check both Redfunnel and Wightlink for ferry offers as both can have special offers for journeys less than a week in particular

Carriers Stable

Isle of Wight holidays Carriers Stable

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isle of wight self catering accommodation viewed from drive

Converted Early Victorian Stable called Carriers Stable - Visit Britain star ratingEnglish Tourism Council4 star Enjoy England rating


Isle of Wight holiday accommodation ( self catering ) situated in the beautiful quiet rural countryside of Brighstone village, the ideal Isle of Wight holiday location, surrounded by forest, downs, fields, sea and good beaches, on edge of village. Within walking distance of two public houses and a tea gardens with restaurant facilities. Downs, forest and coast mainly owned by the National Trust or forestry commission with free access. Half of the island is classified as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty which the whole area around Brighstone being part, also the coast is classified as Heritage Coast. Many local footpaths with fine views and the round island cycle route crossing our road further up on the slope of the downs.

The location is ideal for walking holiday, cycling holiday and seaside beaches - Brighstone, Brook & Compton nearby (see some picture links further below. The island has the highest density of footpaths in the United Kingdom, so there are plenty of walks with fine views. Our self catering cottage also allows you the freedom to do what you like when you like, and is very well equipped according to our past customers so it is the ideal Isle of Wight self catering holiday cottage. Changes in the last year include efforts to improve our ecological profile ( Eco, green ) by reducing our use of fossil fuels by change of energy supplier and use of more efficient technology, recycling and improvements for helping the local animal life etc, without affecting our customers holiday. We managed to achieve a gold rating from Green Island in our first year and an additional award for innovation for some of our extra efforts in our novel approaches to ways of recycling, conservation and obtaining free energy.

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The map location of the Carriers Stable in Brighstone

Contact Postal Address

Bowness
Moortown Lane
Brighstone
Isle of Wight
United Kingdom
PO30 4AN
Tel. +44(0)1983740717
Mobile +44(0)7710535576

enquiry@wighthols.co.uk

All cheque payments to be made out to
Mrs Vanessa Mills and sent to the contact postal address (see column to left)


The Carriers Stable was built during early Victorian times as a stable that has now been converted into a beautiful detached holiday cottage (2003) designed to accommodate 2 adults and one young baby. It is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the rural south west of the Isle of Wight in the picturesque friendly village of Brighstone, near to forest and downs, and a mile of the sea by car, less walking (Heritage Coast designation). A public houses ( pub ), tea garden / restaurant and village shops are within easy walking distance and a second pub is just outside the village (still within walking distance), both have a restaurant facility. The area has excellent access to hiking and cycle routes with wonderful views across the island from the top of the downs (see top picture), just up the road (half a mile). Seaside beaches - Brighstone, Brook & Compton nearby (see picture links near bottom of page). The cottage itself has its bedroom located upstairs with a king size bed, ample cupboards, drawers and wardrobe space and an en-suite shower room with hand basin and toilet. Downstairs there is an open plan layout with kitchen, dining room and lounge area containing a bed settee and a standard setee. French doors open out from the dining area onto a patio with a table with integral bench seats and supplied umbrella. There are two other separate benches, one under the kitchen window and another under a tree which is well shaded in the lawn area. The drive forks around two sides of the building with enough space to park four cars. In total a delightful quiet country cottage holiday experience. The cottage is well equipped so you shouldn't need to bring anything other than food and clothing etc.

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Down Stairs

  • Bed settee and settee
  • Television 21", DVD player & video (some recorded videos & blanks also some DVD's, with more available on request).
  • Downstairs television has Freeview Satellite Receiver which picks up a considerable number of useful channels (more than terrestrial digital).
  • Radio / Tape / CD player with some CD's
  • Table with 4 chairs.
  • Cupboard with clothes hanging space and shelves.
  • Washer / Drier with soap provided
  • Large Fridge / Freezer
  • Electric cooker & 4 ring hob with extractor fan (external outlet)
  • Microwave oven
  • Kettle and usual cutlery, saucepans, crockery & glasses
  • Games
  • Ironing board & iron
  • Plenty of cupboard space & additional wardrobe unit in under stairs cupboard
  • Small combination lock safe to keep any minor valuables or documents
  • First aid kit, sewing kit, clothes brush, night lights, continental power adapters, power socket safety covers & torch
  • Vacuum cleaners, brushes, buckets & bowl, airier, pegs & cleaning materials, etc.
  • Two Electric oil filled thermostatic radiators on both floors and one 2 Kw stove effect electric fan heater downstairs( for visual fire effect and boost if required). Has been more than enough to cope with the coldest winters with the low ceilings and modern insulation throughout. There is no mains gas for 7 miles around Brighstone. Building is pre heated before arrival for a warm welcome.

Upstairs Bed in cottage

Upstairs

  • One Large 5 foot King size Pine Bed upstairs
  • All bed linen & house towels, tea towels etc. included in price
  • En-suite bathroom (shower not bath) with support hand rail, shaver socket 115v/230v, extractor fan (timed & humidistat controlled) and electric bathroom fan heater.
  • Television 14" with Freeview Satellite Receiver which picks up a considerable number of useful channels (more than terrestrial digital).
  • Bed side cupboards & lamps
  • Two Chester drawers
  • Wardrobe
  • Full length mirror
  • Hair dryer
  • Two clock radios
  • Cooling 3 speed fan
  • Two Electric oil filled thermostatic radiators on both floors. Has been more than enough to cope with the coldest winters with the low ceilings and modern insulation throughout. There is no mains gas for 7 miles around Brighstone. Building is pre heated before arrival for a warm welcome.
Shower room and toilet

Limitations:-

  • no smoking  - Carriers Stable
  • Non Smoking Inside, Sorry no pets
  • The property is not fully fenced off , so is not suitable for children.
  • Bedroom upstairs is open to the stairs the only door is to bathroom (no stair gate, or suitable anchor point).
  • The stable flooring is almost all varnished pine and easily damaged by stones in walking boot treads, as we have found, if you could please not wear them in the stable it would be appreciated - thank you
  • We do not take any breakage deposit as yet but do expect any damages to be paid.
  • There must be at least one person in a group that is staying, over 18 years of age.

Other Services

  • We can transfer full camera memory cards to CD Rom, to allow further use of the memory card, as an additional backup, pictures can be retain on hard disk for one month after return if required.
  • A wifi link is available (just ask before arrival to allow security code to be created (wep and unit switched on)), also a usb wireless adapter is available during stay (only condition is that you do not exceed 300mb per week).
  • Can send faxes if required at cost price.
  • Can send dictated emails.

Accommodation Features

  • The stable conversion is all electric and insulated to modern building control standards. There are electric thermostatic radiators on both floors which can cope with the coldest weather (no mains gas for 7 miles).
  • Electricity charges are included in the prices quoted.
  • A welcome pack of food and drink is provided
  • All linen (bathroom towels, bed linen & tea towels) are included in price, except for beach towels which are not provided.
  • Soap is provided for hand basin, shower (shower gel) & kitchen sink (hand and washing up liquid) & washing machine detergent. Also plastic bags, cleaning materials etc provided.
  • Cooking tools and utensils, pots & pans of all sizes and types etc, you would normally find in most homes are all provided.
  • A wifi link is available (just ask for it to be switched on when booking), also a usb wireless adapter is available during stay (we only ask that you do not exceed 300mb per week).
  • We now have available FREE a modern quality pine baby cot with safety mattress. We do provide plug covers and electric night lights. We only ask that you bring linen for cot as most people like to use their own. We currently do not have a baby chair.
  • There are mains linked battery backup smoke detectors down stairs & upstairs and fire extinguishers on both floors.
  • There are detailed notes on fire safety and our ECO policy laid out on the coffee table when you come in.

Outside

  • Outside secure steel bike rack out of sight of road with deep concrete plinth and sprung tarpaulin cover, with a thick marine grade stainless steel chain and substantial Union padlock (very low risk area). See cyclist page for more information from menu.
  • Patio with picnic table, umbrella and two bench seats (one on shaded lawn area), with lawns & shrubberies.
  • There is a large gravelled drive which means that there is room for more than one car and both can exit independently.

Local Resources

  • Two local Public Houses in village with restaurants
  • One tea room / restaurant (not open every night)
  • One Mace food shop
  • One newsagent that sells groceries and other useful items
  • One Post Office (sells some Sainsbury's goods)
  • Local doctors surgery and dispensary with Pharmacist
  • Hairdressing salon
  • One National Trust Shop.
  • Village museum.
  • Brighstone's small local library
  • Garage - on coast road (approx. 1 mile)
  • Public bus service to all towns

Public Houses and Restaurant nearby

  • Three Bishops - Pub, Address - Main Road, Brighstone, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 4AH , Tel: 01983 740226, Distance - 700 yards, Map Link , Picture Link
  • Countryman - Pub, Address - Limerstone Road, Brighstone, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 4AE, Tel: 01983 740616, Distance - 1500 metres, Map Link, Web Link, Picture Link
  • Brighstone Tea Rooms - Restaurant - (Opening times Thursday to Saturdays 5.00pm - 8.30pm (last orders)) - , Address - Main Road , Brighstone, Isle of Wight, PO30 4AH, Tel: 01983 740370, Distance - 800 metres, Map Link, Picture Link
  • The Crown Inn - Pub, Address - Walkers Lane, Shorwell, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 3JZ , Tel: 01983 740293, Distance - 2.2 miles, Map Link , Picture Link
  • The Sun Inn (Hulverstone)- Pub, Address - Hulverstone, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 4EH , Tel: 01983 741124, Distance - 1.5 miles, Map Link , Web Link, Picture Link
  • The Sun Inn (Calbourne) - Pub, Address - Sun Hill, Calbourne, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 4JA, Tel: 01983 531231 , Distance - 1.5 miles, Map Link, Grid Ref - SZ 425 807, Picture Link
  • New Inn - Pub, Address - Mill Rd, Shalfleet, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 4NE, Tel: 01983 531314, Distance - 2.5 miles, Map Link , Web Link, Picture Link
  • Horse & Groom - Pub, Address - Main Road, Ningwood, Isle of Wight, PO30 4NW, Tel: 01983 760672, Distance - 4 miles, Map Link , Web Link, Picture Link

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Tariff / Prices

Normal prices for 2008 (Per Week) Carriers Stable bookings calendar


In the colder months of the year we are rewarding those people that moderate their use of electricity as we are an eco minded establishment as per our Gold status with Green Island Tourism
See discounts available in section below prices.
  • January 5th - February 15th - £229 - minus eco discount on electricity not used
  • February 16th - February 22nd - £305 - minus eco discount on electricity not used
  • February 23rd - March 14th - £278 - minus eco discount on electricity not used
  • March 15th - April 4th - £303 - minus eco discount on electricity not used
  • April 5th - April 18th - £353
  • April 19th - April 25th - £287
  • April 26th - May 23rd - £300
  • May 24th - May 30th - £380
  • May 31st - June 20th - £353
  • June 21st - July 4th - £380
  • July 5th - August 29th - £497
  • August 30th - September 5th - £353
  • September 6th - September 26th - £336
  • September 27th - October 24th - £278
  • October 25th - October 31st - £339 - minus eco discount on electricity not used
  • November 1st - November 14th - £266 - minus eco discount on electricity not used
  • November 15th - December 19th - £260 - minus eco discount on electricity not used
  • December 20th - December 26th - £485 - minus eco discount on electricity not used
  • December 27th - January 2nd - £453 - minus eco discount on electricity not used
  • Other holiday variations during Christmas + New Year - POA
3 day price example (only available out of season - 2008)

Price out of peak season and school holidays, normally taken only near to booking dates, November - end of March for 3 days from - £175 for two people - minus eco discount on electricity not used We normally only take 3 day bookings as our minimum stay and then only out of season.


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Conditions and Discounts

  • As a separate bonus we will give a 5% discount for all customers for any second consecutive week booked.
  • *** A fine welcome pack is provided with all holiday duration's ***
  • During cold weather we preheat Carriers Stable to normal living temperature so it is warm on entry
  • All soaps (shower & basin), also all cleaning materials & liquids provided. All linen & towels are included except for beach towel and cot linen
  • As part of a Green initiative there is a 4% discount if you don't bring a motor vehicle to the cottage. We try to encourage people to use public transport, bicycles and walking to get here and to move around the island. We can also help those without a car with the transport of additional purchases of food items (there is a Mace and also a newsagent that sells food, and the Post Office sells a few Sainsbury's food items in the village).
  • Outside secure steel bike rack out of sight of road, with deep concrete plynth and waterproof cover, with a thick marine grade stainless steel chain and substantial Union padlock (very low risk area). Bikes are not allowed inside cottage. - See cyclists page from top menu.
  • *** Weekend bookings and short breaks are available outside normal peak season ***
  • Entry to property at 15:00 (3pm) on first day and exit by 10am on morning after last night of stay. It would be appreciated if you can arrive soon after 15:00 on first day or ring to tell us if you will be late. We may complete cleaning before this time if the previous occupants leave early, so you can leave a mobile telephone number if you wish us to contact you if accommodation is ready earlier.
  • As from 1st April 2008 people from England (possibly also Wales & Scotland soon) there will be off-peak free bus travel for over 60's and disabled in England, subject to local agreement with providers see further details from Direct .gov.uk site
  • A cheque deposit made out to Vanessa Mills is required initially to confirm booking or you can use PayPal credit card payment instead of cheque payments (see further below for link and conditions). Final balance required six weeks before arrival.
    On receiving the deposit, we will send you a receipt and directions details from your home town and local maps to assist finding Carriers Stable in Brighstone.
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E-mail enquiry@wighthols.co.uk


Contact Postal Address

Bowness
Moortown Lane
Brighstone
Isle of Wight
PO30 4AN
Tel. +44(0)1983740717
Isle of Wight self catering accommodation contact details

In addition to payments by cheque, we accept credit cards and debit cards payments via PayPal (as used by Ebay, there is a 3% surcharge for this service to cover part of the Paypal charge). You needn't join PayPal to make a payment

We also take payments via http://www.moneybookers.com at the same rates as for PayPal detailed above, funds should be sent to email address vanessa@wighthols.co.uk

Location:-

The Isle of Wight is an island of 38,000 hectares, enclosed by ninety-seven kilometres of open coast.


Isle of Wight location
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Pages Last Updated 6/5/2008
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Additional Photos of Brighstone and the South West of the Island

View from downs above Brighstone looking north west View of Compton beach looking towards Brook and Brighstone beyond View from Compton beach car park
View from Compton beach in January View on Compton beach looking East then turning around and looking West - Isle of Wight View from downs above Brighstone looking north through forest across Solent to Hampshire
View from cliffs looking towards Brook beach View of Freshwater Bay View from Tennyson down across the Solent
Totland Bay beach close to Freshwater (West Wight close to Yarmouth) Colwell Bay beach just north of Totland (West Wight close to Yarmouth) Bird map of Isle of Wight with sighting information
Kite surfing at Compton Bay
2nd picture - Kite surfing at Compton Bay
View from Blackgang looking East towards Freshwater Bay, Brighstone half way in-between View of Ventnor sea from from Spyglass Inn
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Adjustable maps of Isle of Wight

Route plans to Brighstone with maps

Very useful route planner from home to us and back all types of transport: Car, Public Transport, Ferries etc - www.transportdirect.info
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Useful Information

Travel by Isle of Wight Ferries, their Phone Numbers & Links also Southern Vectis Buses

There can be reasonable difference in price between Wightlink and Redfunnel sometimes, so it is worth checking both.

  • Wightlink Ferries
    Reservations & Enquiries 0870 582 7744
    Reservations 0870 582 0202
    Possible normal national telephone code Wightlink number - 02392855230
    Wightlink on-line booking
    Can I pay for my ticket with Tesco Clubcard vouchers? Yes, we accept Tesco Clubcard Deal tokens for bookings made at least 2 weeks in advance of travel via our call centre. Unfortunately, we can not accept these vouchers for bookings made online or at the port. £2.50 in Clubcard Vouchers equals £10 worth of Clubcard Deal Tokens see link below:-
    Tesco Clubcard page for Wightlink offer
  • Wightlink Portsmouth ferry terminal Post Code - PO1 2LA
  • Redfunnel Ferries
    0870 444 8898
    Geographical Tel No 02380 334010
    Possible free phone No 0800 343333
    Redfunnel on-line booking
  • Redfunnel ferry terminal addresses - Southampton - Dock Gate 7 on Town Quay Road, S014 2AQ.
    East Cowes (IoW) - Trinity Yard, East Cowes, PO32 6RF

  • Hover Travel - 023 9281 1000 or 01983 811000 (Passenger only)
    Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO5 3AD
    Hover Travel web site
  • Southern Vectis Buses
    Bus Times - 0871 200 2233
    Head Office - Nelson Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1RD - 01983 827000 Southern Vectis Buses & town maps
Useful Island Telephone No - all no's prefixed +44 (0) 1983
  • Brighstone doctors surgery and dispensary - 740219
  • St Mary's Hospital (main hospital with casualty dept.) - 524081
  • Horse Riding:-
    Bellwood Liveries (Yarmouth) 531261
    Romany Riding Stables (Newport) 525467
    Sally's Riding (Bembridge) 868786
    Allendale Equestrian Centre (Godshill) 840258
    Upton Riding Stables (Ryde) 566801

Useful island links etc

E-mail enquiry@wighthols.co.uk

E-mail or Telephone +44(0)1983-740717 to book, we will ring you back if we are out, just leave your telephone number and any enquiry.

© Wighthols Isle of Wight Self Catering Accommodation 2003 - UK

Additional payment methods, we accept credit cards and debit cards payments via PayPal (as used by Ebay, there is a 3% surcharge for this service to cover part of the PayPal charge). You needn't join PayPal to make a payment

We also take payments via http://www.moneybookers.com at the same rates as for PayPal detailed above, funds should be sent to email address vanessa@wighthols.co.uk






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