Nice cottage with garden | Dogs allowed

Nestled into a historic row of Grade II listed cottages, with local amenities and attractions, Castle Cottage is a fantastic base for a couple looking for a romantic getaway to the Isle of Weight. Be welcomed by the lovely exterior of this historic cottage and enter into this quaint cottage and find a homely living/dining room with two armchairs and a TV, where guests can catch up on their favourite TV shows, and there is also a dining table for two where you can enjoy a romantic meal with your significant other. Although small, the kitchen is amply outfitted to cater to your culinary needs, with a selection of amenities allowing the designated chef to cook up a storm. Choose between a refreshing shower and a warm soak in the tub in the bathroom before retiring to the double bedroom, a charming space to catch your rest, housing plenty of storage for all of your belongings, as well as views reaching Carisbrook Castle. A real sun trap and secure for pets, the garden welcomes you to dine alfresco and make the most of the fresh air, with views over the church and castle, and an outbuilding with a WC and bike storage. Carisbrooke is a fantastic location for a trip to the Isle of Weight, with the property itself close to a great selection of cafes, pubs, restaurants and a convenience store as well as a fantastic medieval castle, Carisbrooke Castle. History buffs will simply love this location, and there us no shortage of historic sites to be visited, with the selection including Brading Roman Villa, Dinosaur Isle, Wight Military and Heritage Museum and Osbourne. The Isle of Weight offers an extensive amount of walking and cycle routes, with many starting on your doorstep and following the River Medina from Medina Park, and there are many walks along the Hamstead Heritage Coast and the Isle of Weight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Animal lovers can spend an afternoon at Haven Falconry, Amazon World Zoo, South Coast Falconry and Monkey Haven. There is so much to explore with a captivating break at Castle Cottage. 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.