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Lovely Bright Garden Apartment With WiFi & Spa overlooking RSPB reserve. Brading

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Plenty of seats to choose from, just to look at the view.
East-facing Balcony. To enjoy a sunny breakfast or shady evening relax. Seats 4
Dedicated Parking - Minibus shows how much space you have for your car.
Down the steps from your own parking place to your private front door. Peaceful.
Sitting room with 2 very comfy settees, looking out across the balcony.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 490 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Brading Isle of Wight, ENG
  • Isle of Wight Zoo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sandown Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Ryde Pier Head Terminal
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Bembridge (BBP)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lovely Bright Garden Apartment With WiFi & Spa overlooking RSPB reserve. Brading

Foinavon – Your perfect holiday home, whatever the season, whatever the weather. You'll have plenty of space to yourselves
You've travelled south, straight towards the sun. You've crossed the water, you've arrived on a beautiful holiday Island, without all the hassles of going abroad (or having your luggage weighed!).
See yourself - you've just opened the door to your holiday home. You parked in your own space on the drive and walked down an easy-going flight of steps to peace and privacy, you are now out of sight of everyone. You're in your own little world, your haven, a full storey height below the busy road you arrived on, yet shielded from noise.
You wanted a private, clean, bright, thoughtfully designed, well equipped base for your holiday, conveniently positioned for the beaches or exploring the Island. That's what we've tried to create for you here.
In from the secure porch, now look around – either side of you are the two light, airy bedrooms, each room is of equal size, one with a King-size bed, the other, a pair of full-size 3' singles, complemented by all matching drawer and bedside units, also double wardrobes, more than adequate mirrors and a dressing top. The bedsides have a choice of both soft lights and reading lamps. Vertical blinds as well as thick curtains for a good night's sleep. Each room has USB sockets by the bedhead, too.
Through the hall, with mirrors bouncing the daylight around, left to the cosy sitting room, with it's patio door revealing THAT VIEW. East facing, for the morning sun, not a building in sight, looking across the lowlands of the RSPB reserve to Culver Down beyond. Step through the patio door onto the balcony, there's only the side neighbours visible. This is a perfect spot for breakfast, perhaps?
Back into the room, you see the two comfy settees, facing both the view and the swivel wall mount smart Sony TV. Also a good DAB radio (with bluetooth to play your own music through), and a USB wall socket for phone charging (unlimited, fast free WiFi from our fibre connection working right throughout the place).
On the shelves you'll find a good range of leaflets and flyers about the many varied attractions of the Island, some maps and even some local history books, if you're interested. We've also written up several driven outings, (starting from Foinavon) to help you find the best way to our choice of the best spots on the Island.
Also off the hall is the white, fully tiled bathroom – with the view – but it's private, none of your windows can even be seen from less than 200m. The shower has a big, fixed rainfall head as well as a flexible handset, over a P shape bath, with glass screen. Immediate, mains-pressure, hot water in this house, too, so there's no waiting for taps to run hot.
Next you find the fully equipped kitchen, with full sized fridge-freezer, also, a proper oven and hob for those who want to cook, Bosch dishwasher for everyone and (simple to use) a microwave, naturally. All the cooking and eating utensils you could need, a Bistro table – breakfast or dinner for two, or children's activities, maybe. The view as well, of course.
From the kitchen, you pass through a utility room with Bosch washing machine, drying lines available outside – we'll tumbledry free for you, if you ask.
Now, down some steps, and pause for a WOW. This is one huge conservatory, and it has casual seating for your whole party as well as a proper dining table and four chairs. Oh Yes - and a big, fully mosaic-tiled, in-ground spa at the far end, just ready, hot and waiting for you to use it! This is actually an eight seater design, so the four of you will have plenty of space.
The whole garden is exclusively yours, too. So step out onto the pergola terrace, then the lawn. That little summerhouse? That's for you, too. A pair of director chairs and somewhere to put your coffee. A perfect little spot.
Newly built is the 'Lookout deck' at the edge of the lower lawn, giving a wider view of the river and the unspoilt land beyond. Sit here a while with a drink.

There really is something for everyone at Foinavon, whatever the season.

From totally private sunbathing on the top lawn, to full central heating.

From birdwatching to stargazing – totally dark skies to the east, at the back.

From a short, easy drive to the beach, to Christmas dinner in the conservatory.

There will always be something to suit you.

Included in your rental is :- all bed linen (changed weekly for longer stays), duvets (choice of weight), towels – personal and bath size. We also leave you mattress toppers, just in case the beds don't suit you (not every bed can suit everybody). All cutlery, crockery and cooking requirements, electric, hot water, central heating etc.
We just don't believe in making extra charges.

All you need to bring with you is your personal requisites, clothes and beach towels.

Foinavon is all yours. Nobody will enter, nor will they come round to the back garden. It's all totally private.

Foinavon was built in the 1960's as a detached bungalow, where we raised our family in comfort. More recently we added an upper storey as a completely separate living unit, which is where we now live. Foinavon itself was replumbed, rewired and modernised throughout, with all new kitchen and bathroom, to bring it up to date to suit it's new purpose and give you the best experience we can offer.

Property manager

Sue & Rob Greenfield
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please ask about suitability for children.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside is welcome Please clear all butts
Please do not take glassware to the spa area, plenty of quality, unbreakable, options are provided.
Please park neatly in allocated space, to allow the other space to be used.
No unbooked guests to stay without express authorisation. No more than Four (4) persons to stay overnight.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sandown

Located in Sandown, this apartment is in a rural area and on a river. Ryde Pier Head Terminal and Portsmouth International Port are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Gunwharf Quays. Travelling with kids? Consider Isle of Wight Zoo and Sandown Pier. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Brading Isle of Wight, ENG

What's nearby

  • Isle of Wight Zoo - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Sandown Pier - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Sandown Beach - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Ryde Pier Head Terminal - 12 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Shanklin Beach - 13 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Sandown Brading Station - 8 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Castle Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Yarbridge Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Reef - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Boojum & Snark - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Driftwood Beach Bar - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely Bright Garden Apartment With WiFi & Spa overlooking RSPB reserve. Brading pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lovely Bright Garden Apartment With WiFi & Spa overlooking RSPB reserve. Brading?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely Bright Garden Apartment With WiFi & Spa overlooking RSPB reserve. Brading?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovely Bright Garden Apartment With WiFi & Spa overlooking RSPB reserve. Brading located?

This family-friendly Sandown apartment building is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Brading Roman Villa. Isle of Wight Zoo and Sandown Pier are also within 2 miles (3 km). Sandown Brading Station is 8 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Foinavon
Just like home from home, with added hot tub, it had everything and then some.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay
Lovely house in a great area. Loved the spa, hosts were excellent too. Fab views over the fields and lots of lovely nice home comforts. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable, fun, everything you needed. Home from home.
Welcoming, everything you needed. Home from home. Central to everything o the Island. Felt like a real holiday break. Would love to come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Becky
We had a good stay .. sue was very attentive to detail . We enjoy the good location and garden was best bit .. beautiful view
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful 2 week stay
The property and the Hosts were excellent. The accomodation was spacious and very private ,everything we needed was provided. The view from the balcony and conservatory was lovely and the spa pool was an added bonus and excellent way to relax.There was a lot of useful information about the island on hand and the Hosts were happy to help if we had any questions. Would highly recommend booking Fionavon to anyone looking to visit IOW.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
Excellent property Well equipped Good Spa in excellent location Views amazing and peaceful Would certainly go again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing location
Nice and relaxing. Everything you need.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne O., Bedfordshire UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful whimsical stay on the Isle of Wight
We were so impressed with the property, so clean and comfortable and a real little haven of tranquility. The garden and conservatory was like divine perfect for yoga and games, especially on wet days, captured what sun there was perfectly. Similarly the balcony was another suncatch with a breathtaking view. Rob and Sue were respectful and accomodating hosts, nothing was too much trouble, even offering to tumble dry our wet things before we departed. We loved every moment and will definitely return again at some point in the future. Suzy, Dave, Josh and Ayla
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Foinavan.
Excellent location for visiting most of the highlights of the Island. It was an amazingly well equipped apartment with almost anything you could possibly need. Was very impressed when the oven had a fault on the Sunday and it was replaced with a new one before we returned the following afternoon. Overall would thoroughly recommend..
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely family holiday
A lovely clean property, well equipped, great location with the added bonus of a spa. Friendly and helpful hosts we would definitely book again, a great base to explore the Isle of Wight.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place, great location - That view !!
We were made very welcome by Rob & Sue, everything was absolutely perfect. Such a lovely place, the views are spectacular, the hot tub is a great bonus, would be even better in long summer evenings. It’s definitely on our list to visit again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleasant stay, all amenities catered for. Friendly hosts, would stay again.
From the onset we had a very friendly welcome from Sue and Rob. They showed us around the property showing us all the facilities in full, we settled in very quickly. This is a very private residence with enjoyable views to the east for the sunrise, with plenty of places to comfortably sit to enjoy the view. Sue and Rob were nearby should we have needed them , but did not interfere or bother us during our stay. Because we found everything we needed we didn’t need to contact them. When we came to leave they gave us a good send off. It is not boutique accommodation but is a very comfortable place to stay having all things you would have back at home. Beds were clean and comfortable with adequate storage space, and the large jacuzzi sunroom was an added bonus which we enjoyed. We would happily stay here again as it’s ideally located for the local attractions.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place
Very clean. Really well equipped, even books and games, plus a minocular to bird watch! Stunning view. Comfy beds. Close to bus stops and short walk to station. Garden with lots of seating. Hot tub a bonus. Friendly helpful hosts. Quite a lot of stairs, so maybe not so good for older people or small children. Overall a great place for a holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Not to be recommended
Beware the Landlady’s wrath if you fail to obey the house rules. Our “crime”? Allowing a visiting dog across the threshold. My husband had called into the property on his morning run to assist our son to pack up and leave at the end of their stay. Unfortunately, he was running with the dog. Within minutes of his arrival there was loud banging on the door. The Landlady was extremely angry that we had transgressed the “no pets” rule. Husband and dog left immediately with profuse apologies which were not accepted. The landlady’s vituperations continued with much haranguing of our son causing considerable upset as he tried to complete their packing. This spoiled an otherwise lovely week of family celebration. The property is situated between a busy main road and the railway line. There’s a parking space which requires precision reversing in from the main road while a queue of traffic builds up behind. The 2 bedrooms are somewhat affected by traffic noise, although from the back of the property there are splendid views of the river Yar and Gander and Bembridge Downs. There is a hot tub although this is better described as a “tepid” tub. A note on the wall says that the water temperature can be increased upon request. However, it is unclear what such a request might provoke given the Landlady’s short fuse. Self-catering holidays such as those offered by Vrbo are no longer a cheap option especially in high season on the Isle of Wight. There is much competition from other accommodation providers. Our experience at 1778496 means that in future we consider alternatives options. We recommend that others do the same.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay for a week on IoW
We stayed for a conference at Brading Roman Villa, and so the property was very conveniently located. Really well equipped (everything you need in the kitchen) clean and comfortable. Lovely conservatory with not tied and garden overlooking the hills.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aslin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
a place for fun
Very well set up with anything needed for self catering. The jacuzzi is great fun and very romantic for a couple. Very very private. Location is not bad for touring the island. Parking is a pain and and I am not sure how it would work for a family with younger children .
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Jeff M.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Check-in
Foinavon good AND bad
Owners good, conflicting info about check in, amenities OK but needs a refurb, quick to sort out a couple of problems,
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing family break
'Foinavon' was a wonderful base for our week in the Isle of Wight with everything we could possibly need, plus accommodating and welcoming hosts in Rob & Sue. The spa and balcony, quite literally, made our daughter's break complete!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M., Daventry, England

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property in a great location
My husband, our 19 year-old daughter and I stayed at this property for a week in July 2021. It was easy to get to from the port and we received a wonderful welcome from Rob and Sue, who showed us round the property. The property has absolutely everything you could need. We wanted for nothing. Rob and Sue had thought of everything. We went out everyday to explore the island, as there is so much to see and do, but when we were back at the house we relaxed, played games, went in the spa... The view from the conservatory is wonderful. I would recommend this property wholeheartedly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved staying here. Everything was just about perfect from the hot tub to the views. Just sitting out on the balcony having breakfast was a great way to start our day. There is everything you need, it was a home from home. The parking is very tight and the property is situated on a busy main road with poor visibility so I'd advise someone to guide you in and out at peak times. Also we wanted to spend most of our nights in after full days of activities the TV channels are pretty basic so I'd recommend you take dvds you can sign into netflex too. Overall loved staying here the owners are on hand if you need them but are totally unobtrusive. Brading is central to Sandown and Ryde. There's a great bus service. Totally recommend here for a holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pamela J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location.
Lovely apartment with great views. Comfortable,clean and well equipped. Great attention to detail.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Sue B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Well equipped and clean
Amazing outlook at rear. Property well equipped but a little dated. The busy road would put me off staying here again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dominik S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little holiday home!
We really enjoyed our stay in Foinavon... Perfect little place for a family of four! Clean and tidy and equipped with everything we needed - even beach toys and garden games... The owners are very friendly and happy to pass on their local knowledge. The views out the back are really quite stunning and the hot tub is a welcome treat after a day exploring the island. Would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Monika W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property
We had an amazing time! The views are wonderful and there are walking paths close to the house- beautiful path towards the beach! It’s easy to move around the island and there is plenty to do in the nearby towns. Thank you for your hospitality! Monika
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay couldn't have asked for more
We had the most lovely stay enhanced by the good weather. The accommodation was great, everything you could need and a lovely homely feel. We loved the outlook from the garden and loved hearing the train go past, brought back memories to childhood. Location was great, easy to reach all attractions by car with the added bonus of the train taking you to Shanklin and Ryde and all stops between. Would definitely recommend this property to our friends and family and will definitely be back. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

About the host

Hosted by Sue & Rob Greenfield

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We - Sue & Rob - both grew up on the Island and have always stayed living on our side of the water. We moved to Foinavon with our small daughters in 1991, drawn by it's situation and views. We've spent many happy years here, the girls attending the local schools before leaving for university. As teachers, one still lives and works on the Island, the other having moved to live and work on the mainland with her husband, whose work took them away. Every time she visits, it is important to her to take the scenic route, followed by a drive along the seafront, before arriving. That's what our Island does to you!
Rob has recently retired and partly looks after the property, Sue has now finished her work at the local hospital.
We chose to buy Foinavon (a bungalow at that time) as our home, some years ago primarily for it's location, it's outlook and ease of transport and travel. More recently we had the opportunity to invest in building a new home for ourselves; but, not wishing to lose our glorious views, we chose to build ourselves an independent apartment above Foinavon, which is where we now live.
Our guests now benefit from the spa, the large conservatory, stylish kitchen etc that we created originally for ourselves. We can't, of course, take the credit for that view!
Where else could you find these facilities, convenience, open outlook and, yet, privacy?
We really can't see ourselves moving from here; we'll continue to share our outlook with you, our guests.

Why they chose this property

We chose to buy Foinavon (a bungalow at that time) as our home, some years ago primarily for it's location, it's outlook and ease of transport and travel. More recently we had the opportunity to invest in building a new home for ourselves, but, not wishing to lose our glorious views, we chose to build ourselves an independent apartment above Foinavon, where we now live.
Our guests now benefit from the spa, the large conservatory, stylish kitchen etc that we created originally for ourselves. We can't, of course, take the credit for that view!
Where else could you find these facilities, convenience, open outlook and, yet, privacy?
We've tried to make Foinavon to be the place we'd love to visit ourselves.

What makes this property unique

Even after dark, Foinavon's views go on giving! Facing due east, with no development between us and the sea, we get some fantastic dark skies. You can watch the moon and stars rise over Culver Downs (and the Sunrise, if you want to be up that early).
There are so many countryside walks that you can start from Foinavon that it'd take you a week just to do the easiest ones. (and still have enough for your second week).
Do you want to walk to the sea? Barely over a mile. The full length of the Island to the Needles? About 25 miles, footpaths most of the way (there's a sponsored walk each spring).
A wide range of walks for everyone, all starting on your doorstep, level or energetic. In fact, if you're keen, you could be 400 feet up within a mile of your front door!
For drives out, you have quick and easy access to the whole of our beautiful Island,with few traffic hassles.
We've left you a range of maps and guides to give you some ideas.

We've also written some specially designed driving routes, starting from Foinavon, to help you see the best sights, avoiding the traffic and getting to know the Island better.
Do turn off that satnav over here, though - it will rarely take you the best way!

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