Holiday Cottage in Hill Head, Hampshire, England
1850 's Coastguard Cottage with Panoramic Sea Views
Ideally located for Southampton, Historic Portsmouth, The Hamble and The New Forest
Sleeps 5 (2 Bedrooms]
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Welcome to Cowes View, your seaside home from home, a place where smugglers were once stopped bringing whisky and tobacco ashore and later where coastguards aided seafaring folk. Now you can soak up the history and the whisky ! This seaside cottage is one of a terrace in a slightly elevated position overlooking the beach enjoying amazing sea views across the Solent. A shingle path with steps to the beach, shingle at high tide, sand at low. Renovated as an holiday cottage it is cosy, modern and comfortable, a place to relax. This coastal retreat is just 70 miles from London an hour and half drive or similar by train, it has broadband for those who want to keep in touch. The waterside cottage has two bedrooms to sleep 5, a family bathroom, plus a shower room each with wc. This seaside home from home, is a secret made to share.
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| Rental periods | ||
| 5 January - 16 February 2008 | £290 | short breaks welcome |
| 16 - 23 February | £350 | half term |
| 23 February - 5 April | £325 | short breaks welcome |
| 5 - 19 April | £450 | Easter eggs included |
| 19 April - 24 May | £350 | short breaks welcome |
| 24 - 31 May | £450 | half term |
| 31 May - 19 July | £550 | short breaks welcome |
| 19 July - 6 September | £690 | summer holidays |
| 6 September - 25 October | £500 | short breaks welcome |
| 25 October - 1 November | £550 | half term |
| 1 November - 20 December | £400 | short breaks welcome |
| 20 - 27 December | £650 | Christmas tree included |
| 27 December - 3 January 2009 | £600 | New Year |
Notes on prices
Prices quoted for one week in UK pounds.
Departure time 10am.
Arrival time 3pm.
Prices discounted for 3-6 nights.
Prices include linen and towels and welcome bottle of local wine and spring water.
Changeover day
Saturday but can be flexible in non peak times.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with 5ft double bed with south facing balcony overlooking the Solent, a mezzinine with a ladder with a sofa bed. Bedroom 2 with 4ft 6 double bed. |
| Bathrooms: | Bathroom with bath, wc and sink with shaving point. Ground floor: wet room, shower, wc and sink. |
| Kitchen: | Fully equipped kitchen with cooker, hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, toaster, oak table, chairs and bench. |
| Utility Room: | In separate building, washing machine, iron and ironing board. |
| Living Rooms: | Sofa bed (double), easy chair, TV with freeview and DVD, CD, radio, large folding doors to outside deck overlooking the sea garden furniture on the deck. |
| Other: | Utility room secure for bike storage. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Duvets, sheets, tea towels, bath and beach towels included. |
Notes on accommodation
Underfloor heating throughout the ground floor, radiators upstairs, suitable for children. No pets. No smoking. Utilities included. Cot and high chair on request.
Cowes View has been awarded 4 stars in May 2008, from Visit Britain, the official tourist board guide.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- cable tv,
- tv,
- internet access,
- central heating,
- cot,
- high chair
Accessibility
Cowes View’s accommodation consists of: The ground floor which is on one level with one step down from the pavement into the courtyard and on to the entrance door which leads into the kitchen.
Outside
Table and chairs on a deck, overlooking the Solent.
Coast/Beach
The cottage has direct access to the beach via some steps and a shingle path, the beach is shingle at high tide, low tide it is sandy. There are coastal walks,the Solent Way, which is varied from man made paths to beach to cliffs. Wind and kite surfing is 5 minutes away eastwards along the beach and sailing courses available on the river Hamble 7 miles away. The local pub is several minutes walk along the beach serving good family pub food.
Travel
Hill Head is 70 miles from London, Southampton airport is 12 miles, Portsmouth french ferry port is 10 miles, Fareham train station is 5 miles, Portsmouth Harbour train station is 6 miles if you take the Gosport passenger ferry. A car is not essential as the local bus service is close by.
Distances
There is a wealth of waterbased activities all year round, kite and wind surfing, including instruction, sailing courses on the River Hamble and at Haslar Marina, rib excursions from Gunwharf quays, Portsmouth. There is a foot passenger ferry that runs between Gosport and Portsmouth where you can catch the ferry to the Isle of Wight, visit the Spinnikar Tower, HMS Victory, the Mary Rose, HMS Warrior, and many other maritime and cultural places of interest in Southampton and Portsmouth.
Further details
Stubbington is 2 miles, supermarkets, banks, Post Office Doctors, restaurants, bakery, butchers, library. Fareham is 5 miles, larger shopping with cinema and theatre, leisure centre.
Portsmouth Gunwharf Quays outlet shopping with cinemas and lots of waterside restaurants, 6 miles.
Booking notes
If you would like to book our coastguard cottage please telephone or email. 20% deposit on booking and balance 2 months before arrival. There is a £100 refundable deposit against damage paid on arrival.
For booking and further information
Meli Vennis
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1329 664 236
Mob: (UK) + 44 (0)771 265 0806
Email: Click here
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