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Fort Redoubt - Garden Caponier

Freshwater Bay, Isle of Wight
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
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
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • A unique three bedroom apartment set within one of the islands most photographed and painted landscapes
  • Take a hike from the doorstep over Tennyson Down onto the infamous Needles and explore the beauty of West Wight
  • This pet friendly accommodation is an ideal place for the whole family to holiday
  • Book Fort Redoubt - Upper Caponier to create a sleeps 12
Property code: 78099

This unique apartment fits snugly within the cliffs, overlooking Freshwater Bay on the Isle of Wight. You will soon be gazing out at stunning panoramic views and glorious sunsets while enjoying a glass of wine. Perfect for the whole family, it sleeps up to six across three warm rooms, as well as welcoming up to two four-legged members. Old and young imaginations will be sparked by the historic features of this renovated fort, the whole family will soon be enlisted as marching soldiers on parade.

 

Tails will be wagging as you reach the apartment, accessed through the fort’s grounds and over a bridge across the moat. Quick march through the door into the tunnel from the fort’s parade square to reach your apartment via the stairs. The spacious characterful hallway is great for housing sandy shoes and outdoor wear and a welcoming open-plan kitchen/lounge/diner will become a social hub. Share stories over a delicious home-cooked meal or relax after a day on the beach and snuggle up on the sofa in front of the gas stove to watch a film as your pups laze at your feet. There will be no morning queues with an en-suite and warm bathroom with a shower over the bath, handy for washing those salty paws. Your four legged friends will enjoy the easy access from this apartment out on to the moat.

 

You will be hounded by the family to head to the picturesque Freshwater Bay (under half a mile away) for some stone skimming fun. Flanked by iconic white cliffs, sandy expanses are exposed at low tide for a game of catch, however May to September are to be avoided for hounds. The sandy shores of Shepherd’s Chine (7 miles), on Brighstone Bay are easily accessed down some steps and are one of many beaches on the island that welcome pups all year round. The Steam Railway (17 miles) allows dogs to board with an All-Day Rover ticket and enjoy chuffing through the countryside.

  • 3 bedrooms – 2 king-size and 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom and 1 en-suite wet room
  • Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, Lakeland coffee machine, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer and dishwasher
  • Highchair and travel cot available
  • TV and gas stove in the lounge
  • Cello DAB/DAB+/FM/Internet Radio, CD Player, Wi-Fi & Bluetooth player
  • Towels included
  • Allocated parking for 2 cars
  • Pub, shop and beach within walking distance
  • BBQ provided
  • Outdoor weatherproof table tennis
  • There are two flights of stairs down to the apartment
  • Table and chairs available to sit out in the shared grounds of the moat
  • Sea views from the grounds of the fort
  • Book Fort Redoubt - Upper Caponier to create a sleeps 12
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Amy Hendriksen

This property is personally managed by Amy.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 23 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Anne-marie 2nd May 2025

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Lovely position above the bay, adequate parking for 2 cars. Approach road very uneven. Comfortable beds with good linen, lots of storage in the apartment. Great appliances, lovely well equipped kitchen and great TV. You need to be very mobile as stairs were steep.

Reviewed by Sally 7th March 2025

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Reviewed by Isobel 14th February 2025

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A fantastically quirky and comfortable apartment in a beautiful location. My cousin and her family stayed in Upper Caponier while we were in Lower and it worked extremely well for a family holiday in the heart of winter. Cozy Lower Caponier has three comfortable bedrooms (one with its own small shower room) and a spacious living area. There are stuRead morenning views across the white cliffs and great walks up Tennyson from the doorstep. Our tiny dog loved sniffing around the moat! Fabulous stay! Hide

Reviewed by Moren 4th October 2024

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We had a great week in a super cottage in an ideal location. Two flights of steps were a challenge to two elderly folk!!

Reviewed by Angela 27th September 2024

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A great stay. Very clean, comfortable and relaxing.

Reviewed by Teresa 21st September 2024

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Lovely cottage with everything you need xx

Reviewed by Lydia 26th July 2024

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Amazing location close to beach,with wonderfull walks,was a highlight to wake every morning with stunning views over the bay,every thing you could possibly need was provided and Simon the manager was very welcoming and friendly and very informative on the history of the fort which made my grandsons holiday .

Reviewed by David 28th June 2024

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A great week spent at the lower caponier, clear instructions on arrival that allowed access, loved it, even the 36 steps down to the lower apartment which is well appointed & comfortable, with good equipment. Our 2 dogs only took one trip down & back up to be confident in using them at full pelt, with 2 set of eyes looking down at us fro the top stRead moreep, tails wagging waiting for us to catch up. Hide

Reviewed by Douglas 7th June 2024

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I cannot overstate just how well laid out and well equipped this property is. Such a well thought out kitchen.

Reviewed by Angela 31st May 2024

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Fantastic location, very well equipped and everything you could think of was provided, even pint of milk on arrival. We were in the lower apartment giving really good access to the garden/moat. There are a few steps - just for reference. Comfortable beds and spacious.

Reviewed by Melissa 10th May 2024

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An excellent stay in a brilliant location. Perfect for enjoying the sunshine and a base for all island travel.

Reviewed by Catherine 3rd May 2024

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Beautiful location, wonderful furnishings, warm and cosy. Kitchen has plenty of worktop space and all the utensils and bits and bobs we needed. Lovely large enclosed garden, perfect for our four legged guests.

Reviewed by Dominic 5th April 2024

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Absolutely gorgeous property! We were blown away by the location, history of the building, and the sympathetic restoration. A very well equipped holiday property with all those little things you normally leave at home provided. The owner was super friendly as well. Highly recommend!!!

Reviewed by Liam 23rd March 2024

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Reviewed by William 9th February 2024

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Reviewed by Michael 29th December 2023

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Fort Redoubt was the perfect place to spend the wettest New Year in decades! Cheerful, warm, well-laid out, immediate access to Tennyson Down, and atmospheric, we all departed saying 'let's go there again'.

Reviewed by Karen 20th October 2023

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Fantastic location. Very comfortable accommodation which was enjoyed by all. Help with storing bikes greatly appreciated. A lot of stairs but soon got used to them. Unable to make the most of sitting out in the moat due to the weather. Dog owners need not worry about letting dogs roam around the moat as it is secured by fences both sides (not visibRead morele in photos). Would love to return. Hide

Reviewed by Samantha 13th October 2023

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We loved our stay at Fort Redoubt lower caponier, great location, stairs kept us fit. Well maintained and equipped accommodation. Good Parking.

Reviewed by Karen 8th September 2023

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Very interesting place to stay and the location is excellent. You can get straight out to Tennyson Down and Freshwater Bay. Due to the nature of the property and old fortifications the apartment does not get a lot of natural sunlight even on the brightest of days and you are chasing the sun in the garden.

Reviewed by Helen 25th August 2023

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A fantastic historic place to stay, couldn't be much nearer to bay and beach. Fantastic views and loads to do nearby. I would definitely recommend this property - it would suit all ages

Reviewed by J 16th June 2023

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Lovely well equipped accommodation, in a unique setting. Enjoyed breakfast every morning in the "dry" moat, and wine in the evenings! Ideal for walking, enjoyed walking the dog every morning at 6am to Tennyson Cross! IOW is a lovely island to explore and enjoy, at a leisurely pace. Intend to return next year

Reviewed by David 9th June 2023

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Lovely location near a nice beach. Very spacious and well furnished. Good parking and prompt responses to any problems we encountered.

Reviewed by Susan 19th May 2023

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Main bathroom
Twin bedroom
King-size bedroom
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