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.