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Situated in the heart of the Island overlooking Carisbrooke and the beautiful Bowcombe valley. There are extensive walks from the farm around the Castle, Clatterford streams and the beginning of the Tennyson trail which stretches from the farm to freshwater Bay. The Castle divides Froglands Farm from Newport town which has many facilities, including a cinema, shops and swimming centre etc and the main bus terminal. The beaches are never too far away and there is always something to do or see at the many islands attractions.

ACCOMMODATION DETAILS

The Dairy Cottage has undergone many changes over the years and now has two stairways giving a sleeping capacity of up to 8 people. It is however most comfortable for six adults and two children, depending on age. The Dairy has full oil-fired central heating.

The accommodation comprises of:
Entrance hall with new thermostatic walk in shower, hand basin and wall hung WC. Stable door opening on to oak decking with boiler house opposite housing outside WC and washing machine facility.

Kitchen/Diner - Large area with hand built kitchen, built in electric oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, triple gas hob in the Inglenook surround, open beams above with terracotta flooring (lovely)
Lounge - Large room with exposed beams, brick fireplace/electric fire, large old cast radiators, old pine dresser, free standing colour TV with Freeview. Small spiral staircase leading up to the parlour bedroom.
Lower bedroom - Leading off the kitchen and comprises double bed and wardrobe, small hand made hand basin with mirror.
1st Floor Bathroom (very nice) - Large room for the size of cottage with velux window, sunken cast iron bath with hair washing mixer. Airing cupboard, built in china basin, back to wall WC with concealed cistern, a wood decking floor with large cast radiator and exposed beams above.
1st Floor Bedroom - Small but pleasant. Double bed with beams above with one velux window and small double window looking over the pond and yard.
1st Floor Parlour Bedroom en suite - Accessible from the spiral staircase in main lounge, this bedroom being once a separate flat now comprises two single beds with a further double loft bed if required. Large window plus large velux window with blackout blind, a small shower/basin/WC.

Overall it's a picturesque beamed cottage and the small garden has been "redesigned" to now offer more seclusion and a wonderful sun trap. The walks around Froglands are varied and lead to the Castle, Tennyson Trail and the Downs.

We are only twenty minutes walk to Newport or into the village of Carisbrooke. So lose the car keys with

the tv remote!
At Froglands we have DIY livery for up to twenty horses. There is also a low key antique furniture restoration business www.thecowshed.co.uk which you may like to "meander" around especially when it’s raining! (which it never does!!!)

We also have a games room available which offers "Pool", Darts, exercise machine and weights. Should you also have mobile friends we also have a picturesque little site for camper vans with up to 10 hook ups.

AVAILABILITY AND PRICES

For further information on availablity and prices please telephone 07903 809218 or email s.dungey@btinternet.com. Alternative arrival days can be arranged for short or out of season breaks. Prices include linen, towels, gas, electric and 10% off any Cowshed purchases whilst on holiday. Dogs £35 per dog per week and must be kept on a lead at all times around the farm.

Bookings: Saturdays from 2.30pm - vacating the following Saturday by 10:00am please. A non-returnable deposit of £200 is required to secure a booking. the balance is requested 30 days prior to your stay.
Alternative arrival days can be arranged for short or out of season breaks.

HOW TO FIND US
On arrival follow the signs to Newport and then to Carisbrooke Castle.
On reaching the mini roundabout to the castle take the road leading to Gatcombe (Whitcombe Road) and proceed for approximately half a mile, looking out for Froglands Lane which is on the second bend in the road on the right hand side. (Don't lose sight of the castle)
At the end of this lane, you will arrive at the farm. "Don't use Sat Nav or it will take you through a deep ford!"

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