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House |4 bedrooms |Sleeps 8

St Lawrence, Ventnor in Ventnor

From £790 per week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover Saturday

4.5 out of 5

4 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

Situated in a quiet, private cul de sac, close to the beach in the village of St Lawrence, the contemporary style home, with sea views, has open plan living areas comprising kitchen, lounge and television area. It has large French doors opening onto the terrace and gardens. The garden is a south facing, sloping site, it is frequently visited by foxes, badgers and red squirrels as well as numerous wild bird species.

The Under-cliff is on the southern coast of the Island and has a micro-climate which has made it special to those who have visited it since Victorian times.

The local area is ideal for exploring, there are secluded coves with rock pools and pebble beaches to be found within a short walk and sandy beaches a short drive away at Steephill cove and Ventnor.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
There are 4 bedrooms.

The master bedroom has a king sized bed, en suite and sea views.
The second bedroom has a double bed and sea views.

There is one further bedroom on the first floor (twin single beds) and a family bathroom. Between the 3 bedrooms there is an open 'minstrel gallery' with lounge seating and doors opening onto the balcony with sea views.

The remaining bedroom (twin single beds) is on the ground floor; there is also a shower room/WC downstairs.
The kitchen is well equipped and there is a utility room with washing machine and dishwasher.

Further details outdoors:
The terraced garden slopes southwards and has restricted sea views. There is a patio with table seating for 8, BBQ and chiminea.
The cul de sac has a footpath at the far end which leads through woodland down to the beaches and coastal footpaths.
There is a post office with a shop in the village about 5 minutes walk away.
There is room to park 3 or 4 cars (depending on size) on the driveway.

Further details

We supply a welcome pack.

Linen and towels are not provided.

Please use the 'send an enquiry' email contact form next to the availability calendar as phoning me can be difficult.

Conditions

Access to the house is via a flight of steps making it unsuitable for elderly or infirm guests.
Strictly no smoking in the house.

Refundable security deposit £250 payable with final payment; refunded within 2 weeks subject to property left in good condition.

Children under 5 years by arrangement with owners. There is a stair gate, a cot and a highchair available by arrangement (no charge).

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Thimble House (rear view).

 

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Thimble House Garden.

 

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Main lounge/dining area. Doors to garden are on the right.

 

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Room to relax in the gardens.

The Isle of Wight region

The Isle of Wight is a perfect place for relaxing in an 'old world' atmosphere, but with sporting and music festivals that are bang up to date! It has been known as the garden Isle for many years, mainly because of its mild climate and long growing season.

There are a wealth of attractions to suit visitors of all ages including;
Queen Victoria's home at Osborne, Blackgang Chine, Dinosaur Museum, Brading Roman Villa, Steam Railway, Cricket Academy, Botanical Gardens, and many more... (http://www.islandbreaks.co.uk/)

The Ventnor / St Lawrence, Ventnor area

The town of Ventnor has been popular with visitors since Victorian times. Built on a sloping site overlooking the sea the whole town faces south over the channel.

There are good restaurants and bars overlooking the beach. The local fishing boats bring their catch in each morning and sell from the Ventnor Fisheries shop, fresh crab and lobster are always a favourite.

St Lawrence is outside the town along the coast towards St Catherine's lighthouse on the southernmost tip of the Island. ( http://stlawrenceiow.co.uk/default.aspx )

The Island glass works are a few minutes walk from the house where you can watch beautiful handmade glass being made.

Also situated on the under-cliff are the Botanical Gardens and the local cricket ground which houses the Cricket Academy where professional coaching is available to children by prior arrangement. (http://www.iow-cricketacademy.co.uk/index.html)

The coastal path which circumnavigates the Island passes through the village giving access to a network of footpaths which are more than 500miles in length. ( http://www.iowramblers.com/)

How to get there

Thimble House What's nearby: Attractions Restaurants Click map icons for more information

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There are three car ferry routes to the Island,

www.wightlink.co.uk
1. Portsmouth to Fishbourne,
2. Lymington to Yarmouth;

www.redfunnel.co.uk
Southampton to East Cowes

Both the above companies also run passenger links to the Island.

There is a connecting train service between Ryde passenger ferry and Shanklin.

The Island has an extensive bus service. ( http://www.islandbuses.info/)

Activities near Ventnor

Reviews

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14 Aug 2011

“What a find” Thimble House far exceeded our expectations. It was spotlessly clean and came supplied with everything you needed to enjoy your stay. The owners provided a very generous welcome pack of groceries. There were clear instructions as to how to operate the heating, hot water, showers etc. The owners rang us on two occasions to check that everything was satisfactory and that we were having a good time, which we were. I can thoroughly recommend this property. Response: We are very pleased that you enjoyed your stay so much. Thank you for taking the time to write such an enthusiastic review. We look forward to welcoming you back to Thimble House at some time in the future.

08 Aug 2011

“A lovely, spacious, comfortable house with fantastic views.” Firstly, the service. The owner was fantastically responsive to all our questions however small and the information pack provided was comprehensive. The personal touch made us feel at ease throughout the booking process and when we arrived, we were pleasantly surprised at the thoughtfulness of our host. The welcome pack included a variety of items which was enough to provide us all with the essentials (bread, eggs, cheese, wine !) to tide us over. There is a post office locally with a few essential items and there a few small shops a short drive away. I'd recommend getting your supermarket of choice to deliver when you arrive, as it saved us a lot of hassle and was well worth our while sorting out in advance. The house itself is situated in a very picturesque area, effectively under a cliff overlooking the sea from the garden and balconies. Ideal for sitting in the garden on a sunny day, into the evenings with the wood burning stove keeping us all warm (as my travelling companions will attest, I became quite attached to this). We were a party of two families, each with two adults and two kids (ranging four months to seven years). The house was big enough that we could have our own space if required, although we were blessed with good weather so tended to dine and socialise Al fresco. If you have kids, Blackgang Chine is a short drive along the coast. A tip worth noting is to go towards to beginning of your stay, as you are able to go as many times as you like within a seven day period . As it's just up the road it is worth going early to get on all of the rides before it gets too busy. We come from quite a rural area ourselves, so are used to seeing a lot of wildlife. One thing that I've never seen run across the garden though, is a badger. We only saw 'Boris' run across a couple of times, but he was definitely a talking point ! If you have toddlers, just be aware that there are steps down into the property, as well as steps down to the garden so they'd need to be supervised, although our four, six and seven year olds were absolutely fine. We would happily return to the property and as a group would heartily recommend it. Response: Thank you for all your tips for future guests as well as your kind comments about the property. When guests enjoy their holiday as much as you seem to have done it makes it all worthwhile. I think the badger has acquired several different names this season!

01 Aug 2011

“Fantastic property and location - the best we've had to date.” This was an excellent property and location with a wonderful mature rear garden and beautiful sea views. It was well maintained and equipped, and every effort was made by the owner to ensure our holiday was happy and enjoyable. Response: Thank you for your very kind comments, we look forward to you coming to stay again in the future.

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11 Jul 2011

“A fantastic, spacious house in a beautiful location with sea view” This was our first holiday with our newborn baby and both sets of grandparents and Thimble House proved to be the perfect base. The house is light and airy and open but with plenty of places for people to 'do their own thing'. The upstairs gallery area was a nice retreat to sit and read or simply look at the views, whilst the cosy 'library' meant that you could read or watch TV without disturbing anyone. The bedrooms and bathrooms were modern and clean, with the bathroom even having a roll top bath! We enjoyed sitting in the beautiful garden which has lovely views out to the sea. What really made this accomodation special was the extra touches, such as fresh flowers and bottle of wine on arrival and fresh dairy products in the fridge. This is the best stocked house we have stayed in with everything you need provided - a real home from home. We will definitely return. Response: Thank you for your kind comments, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay.

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'A lovely property and so well kept. It was such a pleasure for us to come back to each evening.'
B family (Aug 2011)

'Great house, great location, amazing views, everything we needed for home away from home.'
P family (June 2011)

'Lots of room for us all and it was lovely to have all those little extras that make the place feel like home.'
D. family (August 2010)

'Brilliant house. Loved everything about it. Had a great holiday. Great value, would recommend it to others.'
H. family Rochdale and London (May 2010)

Rental prices

Prices for group size 8
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Easter 2012	31 Mar 12	15 Apr 12	850£ 850	0-	0-	1 Week
Spring 2012	15 Apr 12	2 Jun 12	790£ 790	0-	0-	1 Week
Summer 2012	2 Jun 12	21 Jul 12	850£ 850	0-	0-	1 Week
High season 2012	21 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	1050£ 1050	0-	0-	1 Week
Late summer 2012	1 Sep 12	28 Oct 12	790£ 790	0-	0-	1 Week
Autumn half term 2012	28 Oct 12	4 Nov 12	850£ 850	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Refundable security deposit £250 payable with final balance payment.

Payment accepted by cheque or bank transfer in GBP or Euros.

Please use 'send an enquiry' email as the first contact, phoning me can be difficult.

Availability

See below for next 9 months' availability - to see the next 24 months click here

Availability notes:

The property is not available over Christmas and New Year.

Contact the owner

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2 years listed You are contacting Pauline Stephens Landline n/a Mobile +44 7792 600091 Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This house has received 4 reviews from previous guests.