Wydcombe Cottage
See if you can spot red squirrels when you stay at this former farm worker’s cottage.
At a glance
- Guests
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Number of dogs welcome
- 2
- Reference
- 001022
- Acorn rating
About Wydcombe Cottage
Situated in a picturesque valley, Wydcombe is a former farm labourer’s cottage with just a few other dwellings surrounding it. Boasting two wood burning stoves, this cosy cottage offers the perfect secluded escape.
Breathe in a welcome dose of country air as you make your way around the cottage’s peaceful surroundings. See if you can spot some of the local wildlife, the area is a haven for rare red squirrels.
Nearby, explore the wild coastline where St Catherine’s lighthouse juts out into the sea
Features and facilities
- Wi-Fi, available
- Garden, available
- EV charging, not available
- Fridge, available
- Freezer, available
- Microwave, available
- Open fire / wood burner, available
- Television, available
- DVD, available
- Washing machine, available
- Dishwasher, available
- Tumble dryer, not available
- BBQ, not available
- Cot & high chair, available
Location
Accessibility
Access along unmade track. Parking on gravelled area at front. Stairs up to kitchen. Enclosed back garden with low wall. Sheep in neighbouring field. Accessibility questions? Email holiday.enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or call us on 0344 800 2070.
Layout
Ground floor layout
Porch, hallway with stairs up to kitchen, dining room with multifuel stove, lavatory, sitting room with multifuel stove.
First floor layout
Two bedrooms (one 5' double with en suite shower room, one triple with three single beds), bathroom with shower over bath.
More information
Heating: Electric radiator heating included.
Parking: For two or more cars on a large gravelled area at the front of the cottage.
Garden: A small back garden enclosed by a low wall with lawn, picnic table and outside light. Sheep can graze on the field adjacent to the cottage back garden so dogs need to be on a lead in the garden at all times.
Access: Access to the cottage is along an unmade track through fields that is used by this and a couple of other properties.
Logs/charcoal: Additional logs can be purchased in advance through the contact centre. Logs are £8.00 per bag or £30 for unlimited access to the log store.
WiFi: We’re pleased to provide free WiFi access at this accommodation, which is supported by BT. Please note intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur and therefore should not be relied upon.
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.
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.