If you want stunning sea views and a holiday cottage brimming full of character, then Carmel is the one. The stunning cottage is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, tucked away down a private lane between the sea and southern slopes of the Isle of Wight. A unique microclimate, offering mild year round temperatures perfectly compliments the secluded setting just a stones throw from Monk's bay.
Carmel was once the head gardener’s cottage to the impressive East Dene Estate – home in Victorian times to the celebrated poet Algernon Swinburne. The cottage faces due south with spectacular seaviews from both the property and its surrounding garden. Climb the paths behind the house to reveal further secluded terraces with panoramic sea views.
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If you want stunning sea views and a holiday cottage brimming full of character, then Carmel is the one. The stunning cottage is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, tucked away down a private lane between the sea and southern slopes of the Isle of Wight. A unique microclimate, offering mild year round temperatures perfectly compliments the secluded setting just a stones throw from Monk's bay.
Carmel was once the head gardener’s cottage to the impressive East Dene Estate – home in Victorian times to the celebrated poet Algernon Swinburne. The cottage faces due south with spectacular seaviews from both the property and its surrounding garden. Climb the paths behind the house to reveal further secluded terraces with panoramic sea views.
Carmel has been furnished in a modern style to compliment many of its original features, hand carved fireplaces, Gothic style windows and airy open vaulted ceilings. The cottage has three elegantly furnished bedrooms, each with its own unique charm, and easily sleeping eight. Upstairs, 2 large double bedrooms overlook the surrounding countryside with seaviews to the east and west. Vaulted ceilings and open beams compliment the sunny light mood of the rooms and hallway. The childrens room has three single beds with an optional pull out if further sleeping is required. The bathroom is also spacious and provides bath, shower, wc and wash basin.
The third bedroom is located towards the rear of the property overlooking the garden. Stripped floorboards, minister style stone fireplace and tongue and groove paneling all enhance the open, airy atmosphere. This room has an en suite shower-room accessible through the adjacent utility room.
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