SOLO TRAVELERS ONLY _WRITERS' PARADISE Tropical Garden, Art Studio, Chapel.

Description

- Walk, swim, write, create, garden, meditate or simply relax L O C A T I O N , L O C A T I O N , L O C A T I O N . . . Located on the stunning Isle of Wight (where Queen Victoria chose to have her Summer residence**), the property boasts breath-taking 180º views to sea & sprawling South-facing gardens reminiscent of the Riviera. The local town of Ventnor - with its golden beach & lively cultural scene - has a micro-climate which makes its renowned Botanical Gardens the warmest in Britain. E X C E P T I O N A L V E N U E We offer 2 Options: -> OPTION 1 A smorgasbord of onsite possibilities: 1 WRITER'S HAVEN 2 PAINTING (bring your materials & borrow an easel ) 3 SCULPTURE STUDIO 4 GARDENS with areas designed for privacy 5 CHAPEL 6 SUNSET COCKTAIL PATIO, fire pit 7 VEGETABLE GARDEN 8 BIRD-WATCH 9 STAR-GAZE (UNESCO Biosphere Reserve has darkest skies in Europe) 10 1000 DVDs available 11 FREE PARKING 12 STUNNING WALKING TRAILS (coastal & cross-island) 13 BEACH 10' walk 14 GOLF COURSES 15 SAILING & water sports -> OPTION 2 RETREAT Guests help out for a few hours in the garden or house in between their own activities. DISCOUNTS apply for this option. A C C O M M O D A T I O N - Please note that the MINIMUM stay is 5 DAYS. - All stays are SELF-CATERING.. - The house has 2 Wings: East and West. Guests enjoy the EAST WING comprising 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, small library, kitchen/living room with large double desk, work area, a sofa, astounding views of the Earth's curve on the horizon, private patio & shaded arbour under vine. Kitchen comprises fridge, microwave-oven, toaster, kettle, crockery. A washer & dryer are available. BEDROOMS: - 'GARDEN OF EDEN': South facing, ground floor. Stunning views out to sea & direct access to garden & pergola. Queen size bed. Bathroom shared with the other Guest Room. - 'JASMINE': North facing, ground floor. Small double bed. Bathroom shared with other Guest Room. M Y F A V O U R I T E W A L K F R O M T H E H O U S E . . . takes one along the aptly called Zig Zag Road to Ventnor Beach. Stop for a drink at Spyglass Inn (one of Britain's best pubs), then walk the stunning coastal path to Steephill Cove - a traditional, unspoilt cove whose sandy beach lies nestled between rocky cliffs and ancient smugglers' coves. Time for a swim, followed by fresh crab soup or pasties at the delightful eateries on the cove before venturing up to the spectacular Botanical Gardens. Learn about the successful Ventnor Method of gardening. Then perhaps watch cricket at the adjacent club or promenade in the Municipal Gardens (live music) and have Cream Tea at the elegant Royal Hotel. Time to freshen up for drinks on our Sunset Patio, then head to the Drunken Lobster (one of the island’s many exceptional restaurants) and any evening's entertainment at the Ventnor Arts Club. Back home for cocoa & stargazing! I S L E of W I G H T . . . COUNTLESS FESTIVALS: MUSIC (Bob Dylan's career took off here); WALKING, LITERARY, ART, THEATRE (including the VENTNOR FRINGE in Summer) & REGATTA: the AMERICAS CUP originated here. Come for the renowned COWES regatta or ROUND-THE-ISLAND race (BEST views from our garden) E A S Y A C C E S S CAR? Hop on ferry: 30'-60' from Portsmouth, Southampton or Lymington NO CAR? 10' on Hovercraft TRAIN? direct tickets from LONDON to Shanklin (our closest Station) BUS stops close to house. ** OSBORNE HOUSE features in popular series "Young Victoria" (Emily Blunt) & "Victoria" (J.Coleman) & in "Mrs Brown" (Judy Dench).

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