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Isle of Wight self catering cottage holiday accommodation in Brighstone, IW

isle of wight cottages - Brighstone Downs looking West
View from downs above Brighstone looking west towards the Needles and across the Solent from island


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Isle of Wight holiday accommodation situated in the beautiful quiet rural countryside of Brighstone village (South West IW), where people greet each other when passing by, the Carriers Stable is also a  ideal location for a romantic holiday, we have had a quite a few honeymoons and romantic breaks so it makes the ideal Isle of Wight holiday location, also surrounded by forest, downs, fields, sea and good beaches, on edge of village with own drive and parking. We are very lucky to have within walking distance of a public house and a restaurant with bar, a newspaper shop that sells food etc, a village food store with local baked bread with a freezer and everything most people need including off licence, there is also a Post Office, surgery, hair dressers and National Trust shop, also No 7 bus service from bottom of road. 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 is included, also the coast is classified as Heritage Coast and owned mainly by National Trust. There are many local footpaths with fine views and the round island cycle route is at the bottom of the road.


Carriers Stable bookings calendar

Our greatest advert is what our previous customers said about Carriers Stable , it's the best way of knowing more about what we provide - just click here to find out what they said

There are three discounts - second consectutive week 5% off (except specials), return customers £10 reduction per week and additional 4% ( ECO ) if you are holidaying without car etc (i.e. cycling/walking/public transport etc), which applies to all weeks.


Enjoy England Gold Award
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Received Gold 4 star 2nd year running 26/2/10

Tourism 4 star Enjoy England self catering accommodation
Awarded February 2010
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Gold Green Island Award 2007/8
Re-assessed Nov 08 still Gold, organisation now disbanded

Green hosting
Green Island Inovation Award 2007/8
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Walkers Welcome
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WIFI available free on request

Free to our customers - 800mb allowance per week.
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Contact Postal address:-
Bowness
Moortown Lane
Brighstone
Isle of Wight
United Kingdom
PO30 4AN
Tel. +44(0)1983740717  (ring us 7 days a week 09:00 - 23:00)
If you cannot contact us on the normal telephone number try Mobile +44(0)7710535576 (normally only on when away from home - not everyday).
Email. enquiry@wighthols.co.uk
Last updated 29/6/2010

Carriers Stable

Isle of Wight cottage rental and breaks at Carriers Stable

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accommodation self catering from own drive

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Converted Early Victorian Stable called Carriers Stable - Visit Britain - Gold - star rating English Tourism CouncilGold 4 star Enjoy England rating

Youtube video link - Downstairs - 1  Youtube video link Downstairs - 2    Youtube link Downstairs - 3 
  Youtube video link - upstairs - 1  Youtube video link - upstairs - 2  Facebook Page - more videos and photos

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, there is no restrictions on time you come and go or when you eat, which you have with hotels and guest houses, and is very well equipped according to our past customers so it is the ideal Isle of Wight self catering holiday cottage. Changes include efforts to improve our ecological profile ( Eco, green ) by reducing our use of fossil fuels by changing 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. come to us for isle of wight cottages.



A few reasons to choose our holiday cottage

  • All cleaning is done by us personally (achieved 100% on cleanliness in accessment) not by you at end of stay.
  • All linen, towels (except beach towels), tea towel, cleaning materials, etc included.
  • All hand soaps, shower soap and washing up liquid included.
  • All cleaning materials for use during stay included.
  • Pepper (powder & black peppercorns for supplied grinder) , salt, vinegar & cooking oil, plastic food bags, foil and cling film included.
  • Very well equipped confirmed by past visitors, e.g. Satellite freeview TV's, DVD player, Video Player and  free Wi-Fi access.
  • Tea, coffee, sugar, butter, milk & bread provided as part of welcome basket (a reduction of £10 if welcome basket not required).
  • Easy walking distance to  one pub, and a restaurant / bar also in the centre of the village, village food shop, newsagent (that also sells food, bread and milk / butter etc), hair dresser's, Post Office, doctors surgery and dispensary, small library, National Trust shop and local history museum.
  • Four star EnjoyEngland rated (maximum points awarded), EnjoyEngland Gold award 2010, Walkers Welcome awarded, Cycling Welcome awarded, ECO Gold Awarded 2008/9.
  • A wonderful location sheltered under downs, with the coast in front (1 mile by car, less walking) in an Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and Heritage Coast, National Trust own much of coast and forest on downs behind us. Yet still in a rural village which has won Isle of Wight best village award regularly - ideal self catering holiday on Isle of Wight.
  • If you arrive early you can drop off car or some luggage, as long as we can still get around to clean and it is after previous guests have left which should be 10am.
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The map location of the Carriers Stable in Brighstone
  • SZ 42470 83311
  • N 50º 38.862' W 1º 24.037
  • OS:- X - 442452 Y - 83305
  • Post Code PO30 4AN

All cheque payments to be made out to
Mrs Vanessa Mills 

Bowness
Moortown Lane
Brighstone
Isle of Wight
United Kingdom
PO30 4AN


The 'Carriers Stable' was built during early Victorian times as a stable for the local carrier (delivery service), that has now been converted into a beautiful detached holiday cottage (2003) designed to accommodate 2 adults. 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 from the sea by car, less walking (Heritage Coast designation). A public houses ( pub ) with restaurant, a restaurant / tea rooms with licenced bar  and village shops all within easy walking distance. 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 very comfortable 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 a modern kitchen, dining room and lounge area containing a two settees. 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.

downstairs kitchen - isle of wight cottage - carriers stable

Downstairs lounge area in accommodation
lounge are towards downstairs wardrobe and door

Panoramic view main area
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Another picture taken from television area - wide angle

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Down Stairs

  • Two settees
  • 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
  • Free WIFI service is available (just ask before arrival to allow security code to be created and unit to be switched on), also a usb wireless adapter is available during stay (only condition is that you do not exceed 800mb per week).
  • 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 & 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 during colder months.

Upstairs Bed in cottage

King Size bed


Upstairs

  • One Large 5 foot very comfortable 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 & 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 with independent thermostic controls. 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 walking boots 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 at cost price, 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.
  • Free WIFI service for customers A free wifi service is available (just ask before arrival to allow security code to be created and unit to be switched on), also a usb wireless adapter is available during stay (only condition is that you do not exceed 800mb per week and usage is legal).
  • Can send faxes if required at cost price (telephone numbers starting 01,02 or 03 - free) UK only.
  • Can also send dictated emails (free).

Accommodation Features

  • The stable conversion is all electric and insulated to modern building control standards. There are electric thermostatic radiators with independent thermostic controls 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
  • Good selection of Isle of Wight books, Walking, Cycling, History, Maps etc.
  • 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 500mb per week).
  • 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, if you could please read the fire safety notes.

Outside

  • Outside secure steel bike rack out of sight of road with deep concrete plinth and thick waterproof cover that can cover at least two bikes completely whilst chained to plinth (drops over bikes), with a thick marine grade stainless steel chain and substantial Union padlock (very low risk area). See cyclist page for more information.
  • 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

  • One local Public Houses in centre of village with restaurant within  easy walking distance.
  • One restaurant/ tea room with bar.
  • One food shop providing frozen food, fresh locally baked bread, green vegetables, general groceries, milk, butter, eggs, meat, medicines, confectionery, flowers and beers, wines, spirits and cigarettes etc
  • One newsagent that sells magazines, papers, groceries, cigarettes, local guide books and maps, green vegetables, eggs, stamps, cards and other useful items
  • One Post Office (sells some Sainsbury's goods) and various useful items, also various stationery items.
  • Local doctors surgery and dispensary with Pharmacist
  • Hairdressing salon
  • One National Trust Shop selling local guides and maps and lots of gift items.
  • Village museum.
  • Brighstone's small local library with computer facilities available (limited opening hours).
  • Garage - at Shalfleet which also sells fuel - 4 miles.
  • Public bus service that serves island towns and villages from bottom of our road, we have a bus timetable book in the Carriers Stable.


Link to Local Isle of Wight Public Houses and Restaurant and those recommended


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Accommodation Tariff / Prices

Normal direct sale prices for 2010 (Per Week) 

  • As a separate bonus we will give a 5% discount for all customers for any second consecutive week booked.
  • £10 discount per week for returning customers, £4 for 3 days as an example.
  • Reduce prices below by £10 if welcome basket not required for first week, 2nd week reduced by 5%.
  • 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. As part of a Green initiative there is a 4% discount if you don't bring a motor vehicle to the cottage.

  • We also take payments via http://www.moneybookers.com - FREE (especially useful for payments outside UK), funds should be sent to email address vanessa@wighthols.co.uk

Carriers Stable bookings calendar
Our greatest advert is what our previous customers said about Carriers Stable , it's the best way of knowing more about what we provide - just click here to find out what they said
  • June 5th - June 18th - £380
  • June 19th- July 2nd - £429
  • July 3rd - September 3rd - £530
  • September 4th - September 24th - £388
  • September 25th - October 22nd - £315
  • October 23rd - October 29th - £371 - minus eco discount on electricity not used
  • October 30th - November 12th - £298 - minus eco discount on electricity not used
  • November 13th - December 22nd - £286 - minus eco discount on electricity not used
  • December 23rd - December 26th - £235 for three days + £30 for each extra day- minus eco discount on electricity not used
  • December 27th - January 2nd - £246 for three days + £30 for each extra day - minus eco discount on electricity not used
  • Other holiday variations during Christmas + New Year - POA
3 day price example (only available out of season)

  • 3 day not over weekend from £169 for two people or £179 with welcome basket  (extra days from £25).
  • 3 day  over weekend from £181 for two people or £191 with welcome basket  (extra days from £25).

Price out of peak season and school holidays, normally taken only near to booking dates, November - end of March  - minus eco discount on electricity not used, dates as indicated . We normally only take 3 day bookings as our minimum stay and then only out of season (weeks with pricesmarked in blue), this is because the same amount of cleaning/ time and materials are involved if we are to keep our high standards.
Carriers Stable bookings calendar


We also take payments via http://www.moneybookers.com - FREE (especially useful for payments outside UK), funds should be sent to email address vanessa@wighthols.co.uk


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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.
  • £10 discount per week for returning customers, £4 for 3 days as an example (New to 2010).
  • Reduce prices  by £10 if welcome basket not required for first week, 2nd weeks are reduced by 5%.
  • 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.
  • 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 village store 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 thick waterproof cover that can cover at least two bikes completely whilst chained to plinth (drops over bikes), with a thick marine grade stainless steel chain and substantial Union padlock (very low risk insurance 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.
  • 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 local map to assist finding Carriers Stable in Brighstone.
    Carriers Stable Visitors diary comments Carriers Stable bookings calendar

E-mail enquiry@wighthols.co.uk


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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 - FREE (especially useful for payments outside UK), funds should be sent to email address vanessa@wighthols.co.uk
Please advise us before sending payment by PayPal or Moneybookers - thank you.

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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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


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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, even down to time of day, so it is worth checking both.

  • Wightlink Ferries
    Reservations & Enquiries 0870 582 7744
    Reservations 0870 582 0202
    Possible normal national telephone code Wightlink number - 0239 2827761
    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, return Post code of Fishbourne (IW) is PO33 4EU
  • Redfunnel Ferries
    0844 844 9988
    Geographical Tel No 02380 248500 or 
     023 8024 8500

    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).


Please advise us before sending payment by PayPal or Moneybookers - thank you.

We also take payments via http://www.moneybookers.com - FREE (especially useful for payments outside UK), funds should be sent to email address vanessa@wighthols.co.uk





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