English country holiday cottages to rent

Self-catering holiday cottages in Freshwater, Isle of Wight

Freshwater is located on the far western extremity of the Isle and is famed for both its wonderful bay and the wonderful geology and coastal rock formations. The beach, which although sandy, does get covered with chalk from the nearby cliffs which visitors love to collect as a souvenir. Freshwater village was also the home of the poet Alfred Lord Tennyson, after whom the hills above the village, popular with walkers and ramblers, are named. Worth a visit is St Agnes Church which is the only thatched church on the Isle.

stunning coastal scenery is everywhere, holiday cottages near the seaside for families and walkers (cliff side coastal paths and sandy beaches) to explore. There is a fast ferry across the Solent, and many cottages are pet friendly - so the dog can stay too!

Exterior | Tennyson Down House, Freshwater Bay

Tennyson Down House, Freshwater Bay, Isle of Wight, PO40 9QH.

Tennyson Down House is a tastefully presented, four-bedroom Victorian holiday home located within sight of the iconic Freshwater Bay, with popular cafés, and a brilliant old-fashioned...

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Golf nearby
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Sea View
  • Pets – no charge
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Luxury Collection
  • Washing Machine
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Kitchen | Priory Barn, Freshwater, near Totland

Priory Barn, Freshwater, near Totland, Isle of Wight, PO40 9RW.

This stylish property has open plan accommodation on the first floor and is just a mile from the sea and stunning Freshwater Bay.

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Golf nearby
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Stairgate
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Washing Machine
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Exterior | Loreto, Middleton, Freshwater

Loreto, Middleton, Freshwater, Isle of Wight, PO40 9PA.

This charming holiday cottage lies in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the western side of the island, renowned for spectacular walking routes.

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Highchair
  • Pets – no charge
  • Rural Location
  • Stairgate
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Washing Machine
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Balcony | Hampton House, Freshwater

Hampton House, Freshwater, Isle of Wight, PO40 9QX.

A luxurious Victorian villa overlooking one of the most picturesque beaches in West Wight.

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Golf nearby
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Winter Short Breaks
  • Dishwasher
  • Highchair
  • Sea View
  • WiFi
  • Cot Available
  • Luxury Collection
  • Washing Machine
  • Seaside
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Exterior | Gearys, Totland, nr. Freshwater

Gearys, Totland, near Freshwater, Isle of Wight, PO39 0LD.

Situated in a superb area with many top attractions, this single-storey property enjoys beautiful surroundings and an enclosed garden.

  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Golf nearby
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Washing Machine
  • Pets – not allowed
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Staying in Freshwater

Aside from the magnificent cliffs, there are several must-see sights near (but not within) the village, including the Needles lighthouse and the Old Battery Victorian fort (and the nearby Needles Attraction with chairlift to the beach and a 4D cinema), Farringford House (home of Alfred Lord Tennyson), Compton Bay where dinosaur footprints can be seen at low tide and Dimbola Lodge (home of Julia Margaret Cameron, the famed photographer). Don’t forget the “Mermaid” and “Stag” rock formations on the coast that are a must for photographers. For the self-catering cottage holidaymaker, there are several stores, supermarket and if you want a break from the kitchen, places to eat and drink around the village.