Just 3 miles from the chocolate box village of Godshill, this bright and welcoming 19th-century chapel offers a tranquil getaway for eight people and two dogs. Located off a quiet thoroughfare, the semi-detached property is made for avid cyclists and walkers, nature lovers and history buffs. It has been sympathetically updated to ensure it has lost none of its character, offering a games room and spacious living areas where time stands still.
Entering through the original chapel doors, the games room comes complete with table tennis, pool table and a dartboard, ideal for friendly competitions. Prepare for jaws to drop in the stunning central living room, complete with refined furnishings, high vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and lancet windows. An elegant dining room and a kitchen sit adjacent to this, a short lollop for hungry canines. The property has a quirky layout, with a double room and a shower room on the ground floor, a mezzanine galleried sitting area and individual staircases leading up to two bedrooms on the first floor: an en-suite king-size bedroom and a double room with a gorgeous French bed. Along the landing, up further stairs from the double room, sits a remarkable en-suite twin bedroom. The setting of the eves and beams means there are height restrictions through the first floor, especially in the twin room. There are two enclosed decked areas outside, their furniture making al fresco dining an attractive option.
Godshill (3 miles) is lined with umpteen shops, cafes and other dog-friendly attractions, while travellers on two and four paws are also welcome at the resplendent Osborne House (12.5 miles) and Carisbrooke Castle (8.5 miles). The seaside resort of Ventnor, home of the eponymous botanic garden, is criss-crossed with scenic footpaths (3 miles).