Property Description

Situated in an idyllic rural location surrounded by picturesque farming countryside. Nettlecombe Farm is a working farm with many animals, there are some glorious walks around the farm with breathtaking views of a large part of the island and excellent coarse fishing is available on our three lakes.

We have 7 high quality self-catering properties that sleep between 3 – 10 persons located in the farmhouse and in luxurious recently developed barn & stable conversions around the farmyard.

It has been in our family for over 100 years. These days we run a mixed farm - both arable and pasture. Crops are normally wheat, barley and linseed and the meadows are grazed by beef cattle and sheep along with Tufty and Basil the Shetland ponies and the donkeys - Nimbus, Dylan, Molly & Nelly.

In the Rickyard there is a wide variety of poultry and other animals, and children visiting in springtime may be lucky enough to help bottle-feed the orphan lambs or calves. They can also enjoy the large collection of rabbits. When the kids (and big kids!) need to let off steam there are two large grassed play areas.

We have some glorious walks around the farm with breathtaking views of a large part of the island, and excellent coarse fishing available on our three lakes.

The original farmhouse was converted some years ago into three fully self-contained and comfortably furnished self-catering apartments; Oats, Barley and Wheat. Many of our guests have enjoyed staying with us so much they have returned year after year to holiday at Nettlecombe Farm on the Isle of Wight. Of course we are delighted by this, but it gave us a problem as we had to turn many new enquiries away.

In 2003, to help alleviate this problem, we converted the barns and stables across the farmyard, to provide four additional high quality self-catering cottages; Wren, Heron, Robin and Swallow. We are happy to say that these have been equally popular amongst our guests.

Whilst we have a beautiful rural setting, we are not far from civilisation! At the bottom of the hill is the village of Whitwell with its Post Office and general store, public house, petrol station, church and bus stop. Two miles away is the neighbouring village of Niton, where there is a large general store and off licence (open late and on Sundays), a Post Office, butcher, public house and a chemist. The seaside town of Ventnor is approximately three miles away and the island's capital Newport is around a twenty minute drive.

We think you will love this part of the Isle of Wight as much as we do. The passing of the seasons and the changing landscape make Nettlecombe Farm worth visiting at any time of year and we are happy to offer special rates for out of season guests.

We look forward to welcoming you to Nettlecombe Farm.

John and Jose Morris

More Information

This property caters for disabled people

Local Area Information

Nettlecombe Farm is situated in the heart of the rolling South Wight countryside, at the top of a quiet lane around half a mile from the village of Whitwell.

Whitwell is a pretty village seeped in history with some stone and thatch cottages, the population today is around 550. It takes its name from the White Well, a place of pilgrimage during mediaeval times. The well can still be seen down a track opposite the church.

The pub in Whitwell, The White Horse Inn, claims to be the oldest on the Island with some of its walls dating back to the 15th Century. From the end of the nineteenth century until 1952 the IOW central railway ran through Whitwell, which had it’s own station situated at Nettlecombe Lane.

Throughout the village at regular intervals handsome iron pillars can be seen, these are old water standards provided in 1887 by William Spindler a prominent figure in St Lawrence. His tomb lies in the Whitwell graveyard.

The church at Whitwell was built in two parts, the first and oldest part was built by the de Esturs and dedicated to their family patron saint. Later the owners of Stenbury Manor built a small chapel on the south side of the church dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The two buildings were separate until the 16th Century when the dividing wall was knocked down. Today it is a beautiful little church with its old churchyard walls.

Property Features

* Close to a golf course
* Close to a Beach
* Pets are allowed
* Children are allowed

Accommodation and Facilities Summary

Theme	Quiet yet close to local activity, Luxury, Away from it all
Accommodation	Changeover Day Sat, Size: Spacious, Accommodation Type: Self Catering
Suitability	Wheelchair accessible, Children Welcome, Family Oriented, Pets Welcome
Outside	Garage, Garden, Private Swimming Pool, Terrace, Parking, Barbecue, Barbecue Area
Location	Remote Location, In the Country, Distance to Airport 50-100km, Distance to local restaraunts 2km, Distance to convenience store 2km, Distance to beach 3-5km
Local Area	The local town is Wild, Distance to Local Town Centre >20km, Night Clubs, Restaurants, Quiet Bars and Pubs
Local Activities	Water Sports, Snorkelling, Nearby Zoo, Diving, Surfing, Windsurfing, Walking, Swimming, Water Skiing, Tennis, Sailing, Mountain Biking, Horse Riding, Golf, Fishing, Cycling
Living Room	Fold Out Beds Sleeping 1, Armchairs 2, Sofas 5, Seating for 10 People
Laundry	Ironing Board, Iron, Airing Cupboard, Clothes Dryer, Towels Provided, Linen Provided, Washing Machine Provided
Kitchen	Toaster, Grill, Fridge, Freezer, Oven, Hob, Washing Machine, Dishwasher, Microwave, Crockery & Cutlery Provided, High Chair Available
Entertainment	Cassette Player, Radio, Video, TV
Dining	Dining room, Seating for 10 People, Dining room table
Heat/Cooling	Storage Heaters, Central Heating
Bedroom	Ensuites 3, Pull-out Beds 2, Twins 3, Singles 1, Doubles 9
Bathroom	Shower Rooms 2, Toilets 2, Bathrooms 2

Contact Information

Name:	Jose / Liz Morris
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