Ground floor: Living room with low doorway. Dining room/kitchen. Bathroom with shower over whirlpool bath and toilet. First floor: Landing with sofa bed (for alternative sleeping). 2 bedrooms: 1 double leading to 1 bunk.

Both properties: Woodburner in living room (initial fuel inc). Oil CH, elec, bed linen and towels inc. DVD. Elec cooker. M/wave. W/machine. Freezer. Wi-fi (in cafe on site, open Apr-Oct). Garden and furniture. BBQ. Parking (2 cars). No smoking. NB: There is a stream next to the property.

These charming character holiday cottages are tucked away close to a fenced stream. Located within the grounds of one of the island’s most popular family attractions, Calbourne Water Mill, set in 10 acres of landscaped gardens with roaming peacocks, hens and doves. Step back in time and observe the traditional flour making process using 17th century water and stone mills, view antique engines, Granma’s kitchen, Granfer’s tool shop, restored farm wagons, wartime museum and fire station. Also enjoy on-site punting, swings, licensed cafe (Apr to Oct) and gift shop. The river close by boasts many fish including trout, eels, carp and Koi carp. Also within easy reach of many bays, coves, beaches, stunning countryside and coastal walks. Visit ’The Needles’, pinnacles of chalk rising 100ft out of the sea. Alum Bay with its coloured sands is nearby, as well as golf at Freshwater, hang gliding, surfing, fishing and riding. Discover traditional pottery, glass making, lavender and garlic farms, donkey sanctuary, pearl factory, a zoo, a castle and NT properties. Shop and pub 1½ miles.