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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.
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Limitations:-
 - 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.
 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).
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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.
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