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Welcome
to Nettlecombe Farm for high quality self-catering accommodation
on the Isle of Wight.
We are a working farm with modern self-catering holiday
apartments set around the farm yard.
Nettlecombe Farm is situated in the heart of the rolling South
Wight countryside, at the top of a quiet lane around half a mile
from the village of Whitwell.
It has been in our family for over 100 years. These days we run
a mixed farm - both arable and pasture. Crops are normally wheat,
barley and linseed and the meadows are grazed by beef cattle and
sheep along with Tufty and Basil the Shetland ponies and the donkeys
- Nimbus, Dylan, Molly & Nelly.
In the Rickyard there is a wide variety of poultry and other animals, and children visiting in springtime may be lucky enough to help bottle-feed the
orphan lambs or calves. They can also enjoy the large collection
of rabbits. When the kids (and big kids!) need to let off steam
there are two large grassed play areas.
We have some glorious walks around the farm with breathtaking views
of a large part of the island, and excellent coarse
fishing available on our three lakes.
The original farmhouse was converted some years ago into three
fully self-contained and comfortably furnished self-catering apartments;
Oats, Barley and
Wheat. Many of our guests have enjoyed
staying with us so much they have returned year after year to holiday
at Nettlecombe Farm on the Isle of Wight. Of course we are delighted
by this, but it gave us a problem as we had to turn many new enquiries
away.
In
2003, to help alleviate this problem, we converted the barns and
stables across the farmyard, to provide four additional high quality
self-catering
cottages; Wren,
Heron, Robin and
Swallow. We are happy to say that these
have been equally popular amongst our guests.
New for 2008 - Corner Cottage
We are pleased to be able to offer guests a delightful country cottage only 150 yards from the main farm in addition to our current portfolio. We purchased Corner Cottage in early 2007 and have spent some time (and a lot of money!) refurbishing it to a very high standard whilst working hard to maintain the character of the cottage and its quaint appeal. Whilst we have a beautiful rural setting, we are not far from
civilisation! At the bottom of the hill is the village of Whitwell
with its Post Office and general store, public house, petrol station,
church and bus stop. Two miles away is the neighbouring village
of Niton, where there is a large general store and off licence (open
late and on Sundays), a Post Office, butcher, public house and a
chemist. The seaside town of Ventnor is approximately three miles
away and the island's capital Newport is around a twenty minute
drive.
We think you will love this part of the Isle of Wight as much
as we do. The passing of the seasons and the changing landscape
make Nettlecombe Farm worth visiting at any time of year and we
are happy to offer special rates for out of season guests.
We look forward to welcoming you to Nettlecombe Farm.
John and Jose Morris
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