The cottage is adorable and much roomier than the photos indicate.
It's perfect for 1 or 2 guests.
I appreciated having hosts Rachael and Andy next door.
A very generous welcome tray with goodies in the fridge was just the sweetest thing to see when I arrived.
Scones, clotted cream, jam, eggs, butter, tea, cookies and prosecco!
If you are without a car, the Southern Vectis bus service serves the whole island, with hubs at Newport and Ryde.
The bus stop is not far from the cottage - just be aware that you will walk on a grassy shoulder by the busy road. It's very manageable, but wear waterproof footwear to keep you dry depending on the weather and morning dew.
I spent as much time at the cottage as out around the island. It's so cozy and welcoming, with a TV in the lounge and one in the bedroom.
I really didn't need anything except rain boots which were easily purchased in Newport.
If the weather was better (two months of rain fell in a week), the patio would have been in constant use.
The cottage is tucked away from the road with 3 other residences that all were former working farm buildings.
The adjacent fields are not accessible so my only downside comment is that if I could start a walk right from the house, that would be perfect.
I stayed at the end of October but I am sure that in the months with more daylight hours, sitting out on the patio in the evening watching the sun set would be absolutely idyllic.
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