Manor Bottom self catering barn - Isle of Wight
Self Catering Barn
07971 573 523 or 020 7686 2696
Manor Bottom 200 year old Self Catering Barn - Isle of Wight
Manor Bottom 200 year old Self Catering Barn - Isle of Wight
 

Manor Bottom is a 200-year-old stone barn, which was converted into a home by award-winning architects Caruso StJohn. It nestles beneath St Boniface Down in six acres of fields and paddocks, in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty adjoining National Trust land. Manor Bottom is comfortable, simple and stylish; lime-washed stone walls are decorated with framed maps, prints and photos of the island. Soft furnishings and bed linen are natural fabrics in light, neutral shades.

The bedrooms, sitting room and kitchen all look out onto the garden with orchard, field and trees beyond. Manor Bottom is ideally situated for walking or mountain biking. The Isle of Wight's extensive network of footpaths starts right outside the back door, from where a steep, 20-minute walk is rewarded with wonderful views over the Channel and across the island to the Solent and the mainland. On the shelves in the sitting room you will find walking, cycling and boating guides to the island, as well as books on its history and folklore. The  house 'bible' gives an opinionated and well-informed insider's guide to the island - what to do and what to avoid - that will enhance your stay.

For rainy days there are plenty of games and toys including Monopoly, Scrabble, Risk and Pictionary, as well as Duplo, K'nex, videos and a karaoke machine.  Upstairs, the landing is lined with books and story tapes.

On arrival guests will find fresh flowers, a bottle of wine, locally-produced pickles, jam and garlic, and a copy of the local paper. Dry logs and kindling are provided for the wood-burning stove in the sitting room. Local shop, pubs and post office are one mile away in the village of Wroxall. Ventnor and Bonchurch beaches are a 10-minute drive (or a one-hour walk over the downs if you are feeling energetic).

Alistair Sawday's Special Escapes says that Manor Bottom is, 'A remarkable and unusual place to stay... the peace is deep.'
To read Alistair's full review please click here.

Manor Bottom 200 year old Self Catering Barn - Isle of Wight


Accommodation

Downstairs
A well-equipped kitchen with table seating ten and picture window looking out onto an orchard and paddock beyond.
Cosy sitting room with wood-burning stove, sofa, armchairs, coffee table and standard lamps, TV, VCR, DVD player, radio and CD player.
A boot room with washing machine, tumble dryer, Belfast sink, fridge, freezer, drying rack and lots of space for swimming things, wellington boots and coats. Washroom with shower, loo, bidet and radio.




Upstairs

Four double bedrooms, all with views over the garden and paddock beyond. Three rooms have double beds and the fourth one has two single beds.
Bathroom with bath, loo, wash basin and radio.

 


 

Manor Bottom 200 year old Self Catering Barn - Isle of Wight


Outside

Manor Bottom is set in six acres of fields and paddocks. Under a vine-covered pergola there is a dining table that seats eight, a children's picnic table and an enormous barbecue. At the back of the house there is an orchard, with a shady garden at the side and a lawn with trampoline at the front. Benches, steamer chairs and a hammock are situated around the garden. Boules and cricket sets are provided.

 


 

Manor Bottom 200 year old Self Catering Barn - Isle of Wight

Manor Bottom has oil-fired central heating, an electric cooker, microwave, 2 fridges, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, television, video, DVD player, radio, dishwasher, vacuum cleaner, hairdryer, iron and ironing board. Large selection of games, toys, books and videos. Terms include: bed linen (duvets), towels, electricity and heating.
Children, cyclists and walkers welcome. You are welcome to bring your horse or pony for a holiday in one of our paddocks. Sorry, no dogs. Manor Bottom is a non-smoking property.



Manor Bottom Guestbook

 

Manor Bottom 200 year old Self Catering Barn - Isle of Wight
Manor Bottom 200 year old Self Catering Barn - Isle of Wight

What our guests wrote...

‘It really feels like we have come to visit friends... there is such a  magical atmosphere here, it is full of personality - the barn is so romantic and vernacular - lovely and cosy - we felt immediately at home.’

‘The important things are so right - lovely comfy beds, linen and fluffy towels, little touches like shower stuff, fresh flowers and first aid kit.’

‘The garden is a delight - our children spent hours on the trampoline and playing hide-and-seek.’

‘A blissful weekend. We walked on the coastal path, saw the Botanical Gardens, got hailed on and came back to your cosy wood-burning stove. We would love to come back.’

‘A home, not just a holiday rental.’

‘A lovely summer holiday. We especially enjoyed crab pasties at Steephill Cove, body-boarding at Compton Bay, horse-riding on the beach at St Helens, stomping around Carisbroke Castle, fresh fish from Ventnor, and much more... going home for a rest.”

‘The weather wasn’t quite what we wanted but it didn’t stop us going on some wonderful walks, always knowing in the back of our minds we had this lovely place to return to. A great place for a family holiday.’

‘It has been a lovely two weeks - rain and shine. Undercliff Boathouse Cafe - with fresh lobster and crab pasties, Newport Quay Arts Centre, the farmers’ market, and most of all the beautiful downs around
Wroxall. And when the weather failed us, nestling into living here and reading some of your book collection it really felt like we were guests in your home.Thank you for a lovely experience.’

‘A perfect haven of beauty, peace and tranquillity.’

‘We write with a heavy heart at leaving this little piece of perfection. We have had such a fantastic week... Manor Bottom will always be the blessed memory of sunny days. ‘



Manor Bottom Weekly Rates

 

Manor Bottom 200 year old Self Catering Barn - Isle of Wight


2008 Weekly Rates

4 January - 8 February £500
8 February- 22 February £800
22 February - 21 March £500
21 March - 28 March £950
28 March - 2nd May £500
2 May - 9 May £700
9 May-23 May £500
23 May - 30 May £1000
30 May - 11 July £850
11 July- 5 September £1900
5 September - 26 September £900
26 September - 17 October £500
17 October - 31 October £800
31 October - 19 December £550 
12 December -2 January 2009 £1000 

Check Availability

A 50% deposit is required on booking; the balance is due one month
before the day rental begins.
Short breaks can be arranged in low season at 70% of the weekly rate.

email dorothy.boswell@virgin.net or call Dorothy Boswell on 07971 573 523 or 020 7686 2696

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