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Quirky Coastal Isle Of Wight House

A holiday cottage in Isle of Wight, England

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From £765.00 per week at Holidaycottages.co.uk

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Description

This unique caponier apartment is set within the moat of Fort Redoubt, located on the cliffs of Freshwater Bay. Originally served as army barracks it has now been converted into holiday accommodation.

Sat above Freshwater Bay this distinctive caponier apartment linked to Fort Redoubt, a Palmerston Fort built under Prime Minister Lord Palmerton during the Victorian period in 1856, is steeped in history. The fort was originally constructed to provide defence against the French who might land at Freshwater Bay in order to attack the Needles battery. The caponier was constructed to enable the soldiers to shoot along the moat if the enemy should attack the Redoubt in this way. It makes for a fantastic base to explore the many activities and attractions nearby, from the water sports available on its doorstep at Freshwater Bay to The Needles park close by. With over 70 miles of Coastline, there are plenty of beaches to choose from. This former derelict building has been transformed into comfortable and spacious holiday accommodation, ideal for families to come and enjoy this rare offering.

Enter the grounds of Fort Redoubt over the bridge which crosses the moat next to where the caponier apartments are situated. The Access to the caponier is via a staircase though an entrance door from the forts central parade square. Head through the tunnel and down the stairs to the first apartment entrance, the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner can be found beyond the double doors from the hallway. There is a TV in the lounge with a fully equipped kitchen complete with electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer and dishwasher. The dining table has ample seating for the whole group to gather and socialise. All bedrooms can be found along the corridor opposite the lounge, there is a twin bedroom, king-size bedroom and additional king-size with en-suite shower room and WC. The bathroom, complete with bath and shower over and WC can be located at the end of the corridor with an existing archway visible through the modernisation of the apartment.

There is allocated parking for two cars in the central parade square.

Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week.

Property Name: Quirky Coastal Isle Of Wight House

County: Isle of Wight

Country: England

Distance to Coast: less than a mile

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  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Sleeps: 6
  • Changeover day: Friday
  • Star rating: 4
  • Waterside views
  • Complex of properties
  • Internet access
  • Games / Play facilities
  • Pub nearby
  • Shop nearby
  • Beach within easy reach
  • Family friendly
  • Quirky
  • Parking on site / nearby
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Decorated for Christmas
  • Apartment
  • Cottage
  • Towels included
  • Travel cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Dishwasher
  • BBQ

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