Wight Locations

ENJOY AN ISLAND BREAK

2010-09-29T05:51:00.000-07:00

St. Helens is a picturesque village on the Isle of Wight which is just a 10 minute stroll from the beach.

Complete with its own village green it is a great base for an Island break at any time of the year.

Gull Cottage, a pretty Victorian property built right in the heart of the village is full of character, has a wood burning stove and two double bedrooms with king sized beds, plus an additional bedroom with twin bunks.

Gull Cottage, Isle of Wight

Prices for a week’s stay start at £450, for full details please contact Wight Locations on 01983 811418 or visit http://www.wightlocations.co.uk/

A DELIGHT FOR BIRDWATCHERS

2010-09-01T08:06:00.000-07:00

Magdella Cottage, aailable with Wight Locatios

Birdwatchers will love Magdella, a character cottage at St Helens on the Isle of Wight which is right on the flight path of the nearby RSPB Reserve at Brading Marshes!

Some of the species you may come across while exploring the extensive series of footpaths include; the Buzzard, Cetti’s Warbler, Lapwing, Little egret and Wigeon.

Magdella has superb views overlooking the marshes and provides comfortable accommodation in peaceful surroundings with its large mature gardens. It sleeps up to six and has private parking for two cars and a terraced sitting area.

Prices for a week’s stay start at £540, short breaks are also available. For full details please contact Wight Locations on 01983 811418 or visit http://www.wightlocations.co.uk/

UNWIND IN HISTORIC ISLE OF WIGHT COTTAGE

2010-08-24T07:53:00.000-07:00

Situated just yards from the beach at Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight, 7 Fort Victoria Cottages is a delightful 19th century property, originally used for coastal defence.

It has just been completely refurbished to a high standard to offer superb holiday accommodation, with modern kitchen, living room with wood burning stove, two bedrooms, private parking and an enclosed patio area.

7 Fort Victoria Cottages

The property is close to the remains of Fort Victoria, originally built to guard the Solent, which now houses a Marine Aquarium, Underwater Archaeology Centre, a Planetarium and Model Railway.

Prices for a week’s stay start at £350, short breaks are also available. For full details please contact Wight Locations on 01983 811418 or visit http://www.wightlocations.co.uk/

RELAX IN THE BREWHOUSE

2010-08-19T06:02:00.000-07:00

Set on the edge of beautiful countryside skirting the Bembridge Walking Trail and Island Cycle Path is The Brewhouse, a delightful cottage attached to the 16th century house at Knighton Farm.

The Brewhouse

It has retained some of its original features and has both a wood burning stove and an attractive flagstone courtyard, making it a perfect retreat whatever time of year and is a perfect base to explore the Isle of Wight.

It sleeps four, has parking for two cars and also benefits from its own lawned area.

Prices for a week’s stay start at £315 and short breaks are also available. For full details please contact Wight Locations on 01983 811418 or visit http://www.wightlocations.co.uk/.

SEE THE ISLE OF WIGHT IN STYLE!

2010-07-27T08:02:00.000-07:00

Leading cottage booking agency Wight Locations is now offering its clients the opportunity to see the Island in style – from the sea!

See the Isle of Wight in Style from the Infanta Yacht

It has teamed up with Classic Yacht Charters to offer the chance to sail around the Isle of Wight in the magnificent ‘Infanta’ a 51ft, two mast yacht with a dark blue hull, glistening varnished woodwork and chrome fittings. She won the Concours d’Elegance at the Cowes Classic Regatta and was originally built in 1947.

Initially there will be two charters on offer – a ‘Morning Sail’ and ‘Sundowner Cruise’, both cost £225 for two with additional persons charged at £85 each, children under 14 are half price and under 6 – free.

“The ‘Infanta’ is a superb, classic yacht and a fabulous way to see the Island,” said Mark Curtis from Wight Locations which has around 135 properties on the Island.

“We think it’s a great addition to what we can offer our clients when they stay in one of our cottages and is an excellent opportunity to sail the historic Solent in style.”

The ‘Morning Sail’ leaves Cowes or Seaview at 10.00am and includes coffee and pastries and a hamper lunch before returning at around 2.00pm

The ‘Sundowner Cruise’ leaves at 3.00pm and includes afternoon tea and champagne and canapés.

Wight Locations can be contacted on 01983 811418 or visit http://www.wightlocations.co.uk/ or Classic Yacht Charters can be contacted on 07887 893951.

ACCOMMODATION STILL AVAILABLE FOR COWES WEEK AND YOU CAN SAVE MONEY!

2010-07-14T07:14:00.000-07:00

Looking for some last minute accommodation so you can enjoy Cowes Week in style then Wight Locations can help – and save you money too!

‘Creekside’ is a magnificent, five bedroom, house in a stunning waterside location on Wootton Creek. Originally built in the 1920’s it has been recently extended to provide spacious accommodation for up to 10 guests.

It features a master bedroom with a super king size bed, ensuite bath & shower, with water heated by solar panels, and doors to a large balcony overlooking Wotton Creek. There is a well equipped kitchen/breakfast room complete with range cooker. Guests will be able to stay in touch with their family and friends as there is broadband.

Outside is an enclosed courtyard and garden with its own furniture, BBQ and private parking.

The property is available between 30 July – 5 August with a 15 per cent discount and is now £1270.

Also available for Cowes Week is Dudley House in Seaview – a top floor apartment in a Victorian House in the heart of the village and with a panoramic view of the Solent. It can sleep up to five people in two bedrooms.

It is available for a break between 31 July – 5 August for £550.

For full details please contact Wight Locations on 01983 811418 or visit http://www.wightlocations.co.uk/.

COMPANIES JOIN FORCES TO OFFER UNIQUE SERVICE TO VISITORS

2010-06-29T06:24:00.000-07:00

Two Isle of Wight companies have joined forces to offer a unique service for visitors. Wight Locations and Eurovines are now giving holidaymakers the opportunity to pre-order wines and have them ready and waiting in their accommodation when they arrive and on a mixed case of 12 wines there would be free delivery!

“It’s all about making life easy for our clients,” said Mark Curtis, managing director of Wight Locations which offers nearly 140 properties on the Island. “Relaxing, eating and drinking is very important to the enjoyment of their holiday and we see this tie up with Tim and his team at Eurovines as helping them enjoy it even more.

“They have the opportunity to browse our on-line brochure, pick their favourite wines and know they will be waiting for them when they arrive.”

Eurovines, with a shop on Nettlestone Hill, was established in 1992 by managing director, Tim Flint who said, “We can offer Wight Location’s clients something different from what they will normally find in supermarkets because we specialise in wines from small growers of exceptional quality but still at affordable prices.

“We are always happy to talk to people on the phone if they want help with choosing a wine or simply wanting to know what we would recommend to go with a particular dish.”

For full details please contact Wight Locations on 01983 811418 or visit http://www.wightlocations.co.uk/.

Eurovines can be contacted on 01983 811743 or visit http://www.eurovines.co.uk/.

FANCY A SWIM?

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An early morning swim could well become the order of the day when you stay at The Boat House in Fishbourne as you will have the use of a large outdoor pool!

The property sits on the water’s edge at Wooton Creek on the Isle of Wight and it is a great place to spend a few, relaxing days.

There are wooden floors throughout the ground floor, a spacious living, dining & kitchen area and doors leading onto a large patio.

It has three double bedrooms and its own private parking for up to three cars. You can catch your own supper, as fishing rods are available, and then cook your fresh fish on the BBQ! You also have use of canoes, life jackets provided.

Prices for a week’s stay start at £450 and short breaks are also available. For full details please contact Wight Locations on 01983 811418 or visit http://www.wightlocations.co.uk/

LOOKING FOR REAL PENTHOUSE LIVING?

2010-06-15T03:22:00.000-07:00

If you are looking for real penthouse living then Wight Locations has just the property for you – 13, The Penthouse in Seaview!

It is set in eight acres of grounds and benefits from a stunning wrap around terrace offering spectacular views and al fresco dining.

The property has its own lift and sleeps up to four people and the master bedroom has doors to its own balcony.

13, The Penthouse has the use of a shared, heated swimming pool and tennis court and is less than half a mile from the village of Seaview.

Prices for a week’s stay start at £325.

For full details please contact Wight Locations on 01983 811418 or visit http://www.wightlocations.co.uk/.

COTTAGE IDEAL FOR PAINTING ENTHUSIASTS

2010-06-08T07:47:00.000-07:00

Situated by the village green in the quiet village of St. Helen’s on the Isle of Wight is an immaculate cottage ideal for painting enthusiasts.

Fir Cottage available through Wight Locations offers spacious accommodation for four people, and a rear garden with lawn and decking area.

A few minutes from the property is Becky Samuelson’s studio, an artist who has been painting for over 22 years. She specialises in seascapes, landscapes and architectural subjects in acrylic, watercolour and pastel, and offers individual & small group classes on request for people staying with Wight Locations.

Becky’s work has been exhibited in major galleries and she is holding an exhibition during ‘Open Studios’ weekend between 23-26 July at her studio Kempsford on Hilbre Rd, St Helens in Ryde.

Prices for a week’s stay start at £295.

For full details please contact Wight Locations on 01983 811418 or visit http://www.wightlocations.co.uk/. If you would like to book a painting class with Becky Samuelson please mention at time of booking. Further details can be found at www.beckysamuelsonfinearts.co.uk.

REDUCED PRICE PROPERTIES AVAILABLE THIS SPRING HALF-TERM

2010-05-18T06:42:00.000-07:00

Wight Locations has a handful of properties at reduced price for this Spring Half-Term!

Apartment 4 in Springfield Court is a beautiful ground floor property in an exclusive development on the outskirts of Seaview. It is set in eight acres of mature landscaped grounds with the use of an outdoor heated swimming pool and tennis court.

It has two bedrooms, master ensuite, private parking, well equipped kitchen and open plan living/dining room. The price for 29 May – 5 June has been reduced by 15 per cent to £540.

Also on the Isle of Wight and offering a saving is 23 Coastguard Cottage, Bembridge which has just been refurbished to a very high standard and has a spacious private garden complete with summerhouse.

It sleeps six and has private parking for two cars and comes with a modern farmhouse style kitchen.

The price for 28 May – 4 June (Friday changeover) has been reduced by £100 to £625 for the week.

For full details please contact Wight Locations on 01983 811418 or visit http://www.wightlocations.co.uk/.

OVERLOOK THE SOLENT FROM YOUR OWN BALCONY

2010-05-17T04:36:00.000-07:00

Stunning views are assured when you stay at 6 Pier View Court in Ryde as this second floor, 4 star apartment has its own balcony overlooking the Solent!

It has an open plan living and dining room area with doors onto the balcony. There are two bedrooms and it is finished to a very high standard and comes complete with a dishwasher and washer/dryer - there is even a TV in the master bedroom.

Prices for a week’s stay are from £250 and short breaks are also available. For full details please contact Wight Locations on 01983 811418 or visit http://www.wightlocations.co.uk/

EVERY ASH CLOUD HAS A SILVER LINING - AVAILABILITY THIS WEEKEND IN THE ISLE OF WIGHT!

2010-04-20T09:14:00.000-07:00

Wight Locations, based on the Isle of Wight has last minute holiday availability for a UK break from this weekend.

2 Portview situated on The Esplanade in Seaview, is a stunning spacious holiday cottage with a seafront view. It will comfortable accommodate up to 5 guests, and is available from 23rd April – 7th May. Priced from £545 for a week’s stay.

Also available is 2 Bagwich Barn in the picturesque village of Godshill on the south part of the Isle of Wight. Recently converted, this delightful barn offers high quality accommodation for up to 4 guests.

There is an open plan kitchen, spacious lounge, and parking included. Bagwich Barn is available from 24th April – 7th May; a week’s stay is £320.

For full details please contact Wight Locations on 01983 811418 or visit: http://www.wightlocations.co.uk/.

TAKE YOUR HORSE ON HOLIDAY!

2010-04-12T08:01:00.000-07:00

People are increasingly taking their dogs on holiday, so why not your favourite horse?

If you stay at The Old Dairy, on the outskirts of Ryde, your four-legged companion will be well looked after - the property is set in the 70 acres of Smallbrook Farm where livery is available and there is the prospect of some great rides.

The Old Dairy is 400 years old and has recently been converted to a very high standard. There is a large first floor living room with vaulted ceiling and wooden floors and exposed beams.

It has a hand made oak kitchen with dining area and access to a lawned pond area and woodlands.

A weeks stay is from £295 and for full details please contact Wight Locations on 01983 811418 or visit http://www.wightlocations.co.uk/.

WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE?

2010-03-29T07:14:00.000-07:00

Who wants to be a millionaire – or at least live like one for a week! Well now you have the chance to enjoy the life of luxury by taking a break at The Beach House in Seaview on the Isle of Wight.

This stunning property is located on the beachfront overlooking Seagrove Bay. It is set over four floors and can sleep up to 12 people in great comfort, and has its own garden leading down to the beach.

On the ground floor there is a large wet room with two showers and changing area.

The master bedroom has a king size bed complete with dressing room, ensuite bathroom with bath, walk in shower and study area.

In the kitchen there is a range hob and oven, three refrigerators and a wine chiller. There is a flat screen TV in the living room and master bedroom, plus a projector television in the cinema room and broadband connection.

There is a spacious balcony with dining for up to eight people.

Prices for a week’s stay start at £1495, for full details please contact Wight Locations on 01983 811418 or visit http://www.wightlocations.co.uk/.