Hackney Stable Cottage

About

Built of Isle of Wight chalk and brick, this delightful cottage dates back to 1761 and is situated in lovely countryside on an attractive farm at Merstone. Close by you will find the picturesque village of Godshill, and the sandy beaches of Sandown, Shanklin and Ventnor are within a 15 minute drive.

Visitors are free to stroll across the fields of the farm and around the lovely lake in the grounds of the Manor House. There is an open grassland area near the lakes with open views where barbecues can be enjoyed. The cottage is excellent for cyclists as there is access to a network of cycle paths directly from the farm and arrangements can be make for the storage of bikes.

You’ll also be able to enjoy a nature trail on the farm so that visitors can enjoy the wonderful range of wild life – this includes herons, ducks and geese on the lakes. There might even be the chance to catch a glimpse of swallows and kestrels – which often nest in the barns. Outside you might witness pheasants, foxes and badgers, as well as rabbits, which regularly spend time in the area.

From the cottage there is direct access across the fields to the cycle track which links Sandown to Newport and Cowes. Arrangements can be made for the storage of bikes.

In 2005 Hackney Stable Cottage was voted, by the Isle of Wight Society, overall winner of their conservation award for the quality. Wherever possible, original features have been retained.

The property has been furnished to a high standard and is centrally heated. The ground floor includes a spacious twin bedroom and separate bathroom, with a bath, built in shower and W.C. The kitchen includes well fitted units, an electric cooker and hob, as well as other amenities to make your stay an enjoyable one.

Sit back and relax in the open plan sitting room, with comfortable sofas, TV (including freeview and DVD) plus a pleasant dining area, perfect for relaxing with an evening meal after an enjoyable day exploring the Island.

A staircase leads from the sitting room to two additional bedrooms – one double and one twin room plus a bathroom with bath, basin and W.C. Folding bed/wooden cot/high chair available. WiFi internet available. Central heating and electricity are provided at no extra cost.

There is a well-manicured lawn too, which is fenced off – offering the perfect way to sit and relax. A path running down the side of the cottage leads to an area of raised lawn with some garden furniture. There is room for three cars at the rear of the cottage. In the farmhouse garden there are some beautiful lakes which visitors can make arrangements to fish. Access to the farm is along a gravel lane. Public house which is good for meals, farm shop, cafe and post office within 5-minutes drive or a pleasant 30 minute stroll. Regular bus service – 15-minutes walk.

Hackney Stable Cottage has ground floor accommodation and is a non-smoking cottage. WiFi Internet is provided at a charge of £12.00 at Hackney Stable Cottage. Hackney Stable Cottage is available for weekly self-catering holiday bookings from Saturday to Saturday. The normal arrival time at this holiday cottage is 15:00 and the normal departure time is 10:00.