1 Compton Farm Cottages

Wake up to idyllic views of rolling countryside at 1 Compton Farm. It’s one in a pair of former farm workers’ cottages that perch on the edge of a down. It’s just a short stroll to one of the most beautiful beaches on the Isle of Wight, Compton Bay. 

Don’t forget to pack your wetsuit as Compton Bay and nearby Freshwater are renowned surfing spots on the island. But if you’d prefer to stay dry, walking routes will lead you in all directions from the front door. Pick up the Butterfly Walk for a glimpse of the rare Glanville Fritillary and the Adonis Blue that inhabits the chalk ridges.

You could walk further along the headlands for views of natural spectacle, The Needles and the secret rocket testing site that lies above. Mottistone Manor Gardens are just a five minute drive from the cottage. 
 

Heating: Electric radiator heating included.

Parking: There is parking for one car at the front of the cottage. There is also a National Trust car park adjacent to the cottage.

Garden: The garden surrounding the cottages is shared. There is a small seating area at the front of the cottage.

Access: A handrail has been fitted as the stairs are steep.

Utilities: The washing machine and tumble dryer are a combined washer/dryer.

Television: Television and DVD player are provided but there is no TV reception. Visitors may wish to bring their own DVDs.

Telephone: Mobile reception around the cottage is poor.

Ferries: We recommend that if you are travelling to the Isle of Wight, you should book the ferries early due to the high demand for popular crossing times at busy times of the year including holiday periods. There are currently three options available depending on your preferred route:

1) Wightlink Ferries - www.wightlink.co.uk - National Trust Holidays guests receive a 25% discount with Wightlink ferries between Lymington and Yarmouth, Portsmouth and Fishbourne and the catamaran between Portsmouth and Ryde (foot passenger service only). The discount is applied once you have selected the crossing times in Wightlink's booking system.

2) Red Funnel Ferries - www.redfunnel.co.uk - National Trust Holidays guests receive a 25% discount between Southampton and East Cowes in Red Funnel's booking system. The terms and conditions applicable to bookings made through this special arrangement via National Trust (Isle of Wight) are those relating to “Saver Fares”. By booking with Red Funnel, you are agreeing to be bound by their terms and conditions, as available on the Red Funnel website.

3) Hovertravel - www.hovertravel.co.uk – foot passenger hovercraft service only from Portsmouth to Ryde.

Offers: Guests will have free access (during opening hours) to all Isle of Wight National Trust properties. Please take your holiday confirmation invoice as proof of eligibility to gain entry.

Please note: In these small cottages, the size of the hot water tank is limited. You will need to allow at least half an hour for the water to reheat after a bath or shower. The hot water is set on constant and the temperature is set to the maximum permitted.

Please be aware that cattle sometimes graze in the field adjacent.