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

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Pool
Property grounds
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 490 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Brading Isle of Wight, ENG
  • Isle of Wight Zoo
    3 min drive
  • Sandown Pier
    4 min drive
  • Sandown Beach
    6 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU)
    97 min drive

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About the area

Sandown

A family-friendly stay in Sandown awaits you at this apartment. You'll be within a 5-minute walk of Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Isle of Wight Zoo. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and apartment features a washing machine, free WiFi and a balcony. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a fenced private garden and a hairdryer are also available. .This smoke-free apartment building offers a games room, a garden and barbecues. Added amenities include a hot tub and a porch.

What's nearby

  • Isle of Wight Zoo - 3 min drive
  • Sandown Pier - 4 min drive
  • Sandown Beach - 6 min drive
  • Ryde Pier Head Terminal - 12 min drive
  • Shanklin Beach - 13 min drive

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

About this property

Entire place

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

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking outside is welcome Please clear all butts

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Unlimited smartphone data usage

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 969 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Please ask about suitability for children.

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Lovely Bright Garden Apartment With WiFi & Spa overlooking RSPB reserve. Brading?

The closest beach to Lovely Bright Garden Apartment With WiFi & Spa overlooking RSPB reserve. Brading is Sandown Beach (2.2 km).

Does Lovely Bright Garden Apartment With WiFi & Spa overlooking RSPB reserve. Brading have a pool?

No, this apartment doesn't have a pool.

What makes Lovely Bright Garden Apartment With WiFi & Spa overlooking RSPB reserve. Brading a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and private balconies help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Lovely Bright Garden Apartment With WiFi & Spa overlooking RSPB reserve. Brading.

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

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and an arcade, as well as highchairs and children's books, it's no surprise that Lovely Bright Garden Apartment With WiFi & Spa overlooking RSPB reserve. Brading is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at Lovely Bright Garden Apartment With WiFi & Spa overlooking RSPB reserve. Brading?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lovely Bright Garden Apartment With WiFi & Spa overlooking RSPB reserve. Brading?

No, Lovely Bright Garden Apartment With WiFi & Spa overlooking RSPB reserve. Brading does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Lovely Bright Garden Apartment With WiFi & Spa overlooking RSPB reserve. Brading?

No, pets are not allowed.

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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
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
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
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
Relaxing location
Nice and relaxing. Everything you need.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne O., Bedfordshire UK

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.

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
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
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

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
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
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
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
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
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