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5 Star, Cosy, characterful thatch cottage in a designated area of natural beauty

Family-friendly vacation home in Newport

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Exterior
Dining
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, table tennis
Nestled in an area of outstanding natural beauty, Moorlands cottage offers a peaceful retreat for families. Enjoy the beautiful cottage garden, nearby beach access, and walking and cycling tracks along the coast or into the downs. Relax with free Wi-Fi in the cosy sitting room or unwind by the stream in your private patio sofa.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

5 Star, Cosy, characterful thatch cottage in a designated area of natural beauty

Moorlands cottage is located on the west of the island in an area of outstanding natural beauty.
The peaceful location, access to beach, and beautiful cottage garden make it an ideal getaway for families. For those wanting an active getaway, the cottage is surrounded by walking and cycling tracks along the coast or into the downs as well as Brighstone Forest and TennysonTrail.
The village of Brighstone is amongst the most picturesque on the island and has a very well stocked shop specialising in fresh produce from the island. For a well-deserved night off the village pub, The Three Bishops, has an extensive menu and welcomes children.
The local tea shop also serves a delicious cream tea or light lunch.
The popular areas of Freshwater, Alum Bay, and Yarmouth are approximately 10 mims drive away.
Our picture perfect 3 bedroom cottage (sleeps 6) has a vaulted ceiling, modern kitchen complete with a Dualit toaster, coffee machine, range oven, microwave, dishwasher, and wine fridge. It is kitted out with everything you need to make anything from a slice of toast to a roast dinner. Off the kitchen is a utility room with a washing machine and a toilet.
To ensure a relaxing night in the cottage has a cosy sitting room with Smart TV, free Wi-Fi, and Xbox. It also has a games room that has a pool table that can easily be converted into table tennis as well as a large selection of board games, books, and toys. Our bathroom is equipped with a shower and a luxurious roll top bath to unwind after a busy day.
For long summer evenings, the pretty cottage garden makes for an idilic place to unwind with a drink by the stream, enjoy alfresco dining, or just do a spot of star gazing from the patio sofa.
Our cosy 2 double bedrooms are perfect for a good nights sleep with memory foam matresses and high quality linen and towels. Third is also a bunk bed room for the children.
We look forward to welcoming you to Moorlands!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Due to the thatched roof no naked flames, matches, candles or fires are allowed at the property. No firepits, solid fuel BBQs are allowed either.
Do not use the fireplaces inside the house. You will be liable for any damage or loss of earnings if you break these rules

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Small children must be supervised near stream

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Brighstone, England

What's nearby

  • Mottistone Gardens - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • New Forest National Park - 53 min drive - 13.6 miles
  • Gunwharf Quays - 58 min drive - 24.7 miles
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 59 min drive - 25.1 miles
  • Portsmouth International Port - 64 min drive - 25.7 miles

Getting around

  • Sandown Brading Station - 22 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 141 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Three Bishops - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Sun Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Blacksmiths Arms - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Sun Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pearl Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 Star, Cosy, characterful thatch cottage in a designated area of natural beauty pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 5 Star, Cosy, characterful thatch cottage in a designated area of natural beauty?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 Star, Cosy, characterful thatch cottage in a designated area of natural beauty?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 5 Star, Cosy, characterful thatch cottage in a designated area of natural beauty located?

This family-friendly Newport vacation home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Dinosaur Expeditions Conservation and Palaeoart Centre, Chessell Pottery Barns and Brook Beach. Compton Beach and Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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5 Star, Cosy, characterful thatch cottage in a designated area of natural beauty Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place - so good we came back a few months later!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul And Carla N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Cottage

Well equipped, clean property in a lovely location. Comfy sofas and bed
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dorinda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grandchildren enjoyed the garden and playroom.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was excellent in every way, and not least the beautiful cottage, very well appointed and especially the beautiful garden and surrounding area. It exceeded our expectations in every way.I would suggest that you need to have one simple upright chair in each bedroom to help with putting on socks and shoes.Thank you very much for a wonderful stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Marvellous as you can read about in the guest book during your stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abi L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful stay

We loved our stay here. Beautiful house and garden, very close to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Picture perfect cottage

Peaceful stay in ideal location to explore the island.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Better than expected

Photos don't do it justice beautiful house and garden
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe Turner T., Chelmsford essex

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet cosy cottage

Lovely place to stay many thoughtful touches
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cottage is amazing, facilities, cleanliness, location are faultless. Communication from host is great and will be looking to book up for a future stay soon
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely thatched cottage

We had a lovely stay here. The cottage is beautifully done up with a great private garden. It’s walking distance to the local amenities and not far from the coast. Would recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely beautiful Cottage

Very tastefully decorated, extremely comfortable beds, everything we needed, beautiful cottage garden with stream running through. Lovely village with shop, tea room and pub within walking distance. A great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Velda F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay

What a fantastic cottage! It has everything you need to make your stay super relaxing and memorable. A great location too. Brighstone is a great village complete with village shop and pub. Stayed here with teens and a dog and the games room and beautiful garden kept everyone happy. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house and garden

Lovely property.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We are just home from a wonderful week on the Isle of Wight and Moorlands was the ideal base for exploring the island. Cosy yet spacious, the house itself is bursting with character, and the garden is beautiful. Our children spent many happy mornings playing outside and we loved sitting by the stream reading our books in the evening. The beds were incredibly comfortable, and there were countless (modern and traditional!) forms of entertainment available. Communication was brilliant with our hosts and they went out of their way to make the stay special and comfortable for us, even inviting us to enjoy a late check out on a departure date which was very kind.The village of Brighstone is also wonderful, with a great pub, village shop and two lovely cafes a short walk from the house. We were absolutely spoilt for choice and couldn't have asked for a more picturesque and convenient location. It acted as a perfect central base to visit the Isle of Wight's beautiful beaches and many family attractions.Thank you for a fabulous stay - we can't wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Break Away

We had a wonderful break away staying in this lovely thatched cottage.. The cottage was very clean and spacious with a beautiful garden .
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home from home

The property was fantastic, beautiful house and gardens with everything you could need. The two double beds were exceptionally comfortable and the addition of the games room was a great extra. The garden was secure for dogs and was a great space to sit in the evenings.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clive S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short break

This was our first time on the Isle of Wight and we enjoyed it very much. Nowhere was over busy and everybody we met was very friendly. The cottage was perfect for us and in a good location and the enclosed garden was great for our dog. The local shop and pub was only a nice flat walk away.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect country cottage !

Moorlands is a very attractive cottage , very well equipped with quality equipment in the middle of an equally attractive village ! Very good local services including a well stocked shop a pub and a newsagent ! Cafe. We really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

James P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Much more than what we expected. The games room was a fantastic feature. Had everything we needed for a relaxing break
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect break

Very pretty cottage and gardens, beautifully clean and comfortable - one of the best holiday homes we’ve stayed in. Nice area, quiet location but a good local shop, cafe and pub within walking distance and most of the island’s attractions easily accessible. Helpful information from the host.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming

A very pretty, well maintained and equipped cottage with gorgeous garden - completely dog proof. We had a lovely stay and would hope to return. An additional shower room would be a welcome addition.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

kristina k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in beautiful quiet surroundings

Lovely place, great for kids who lives the play room (as did the grown-ups!) and the garden. Very quiet surroundings and especially the living room was super-comfy and I would love to enjoy it on a cold rainy winter night. Access to property was very easy and straightforward. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house

We had a wonderful stay, and Phillipa was so accommodating when we finished our challenge later then expected, allowing us to stay an extra hour after checkout. The house was immaculate and clean and will recommend to our family and friends. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic family stay

Fantastic cottage, had everything we needed for a family stay. The children (7 and 4) loved the games room and garden toys. There is also a playground in the village and pub and local shop - all a walk away from the cottage. We were nervous about not being on the busier side of the island but everything is a short drive away and Compton beach is a very short drive which has lovely sandy beach, fossil hunting and great for swimming. Would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023