Sunny View, a modern 4 star relaxing base for exploring the Isle of Wight

*****4 Star Visit England rating******

Welcome to Sunny View our lovely holiday chalet in a private holiday village on the Isle of Wight. This self catering accommodation is set in a secluded part of the Island with access to the beach. The chalet is well presented and large enough to accommodate a family of 4 for a comfortable relaxing holiday. Sunny View has two bedrooms, 1 double and 1 twin room, a family bathroom with bath and shower and an open plan lounge, dining and kitchen area with full height windows and a view across The Solent to Hurst Castle.

We made extensive updates to Sunny View in 2018. Changes include new laminate flooring in the lounge/kitchen and new carpets in the bedrooms, new bedroom furniture in twin room and a new bed and furniture in the double room. A range of other new items including cutlery, crockery, light fittings and furniture in the lounge area. A new smart Television, connected to WiFi (which is supplied free of charge) and a radio/CD player can be found in the lounge area. USB charging points are available in the lounge, kitchen and both bedrooms. The kitchen is well equipped with a built in oven and hob, microwave, toaster, kettle, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and washing machine. A new picnic style table is outside on the patio with a parasol for shade if needed. In 2019 the chalet has had a new roof, with additional insulation, assisting the central heating to keep Sunny View warm in the winter. Further updates have included new sofas, new dishwasher, washer drier, dining chairs, microwave and washing line.

The chalet has the facilities you would expect including WiFi access, smart TV with DVD player, a selection of books, xbox 360 games console and traditional board games, a well equipped kitchen, comfortable lounge area and bedrooms. Facilities are provided to sit outside on the patio, eating, relaxing and enjoying the amazing view across towards the mainland and Hurst Castle. Bed linen and towels are included in the hire price but please bring your own beach towels. Sunny View has gas central heating and all gas, water and electricity are included in the price. Smoking or vaping is not permitted in the property, and Sunny View does not accept pets.


The bedrooms are well appointed with wardrobes and plenty of drawer space. Bedside lamps and mirrors are in both rooms and a hairdryer is also provided. The double bedroom has a 4ft 6in black metal frame bed and the twin room two white wooden frame beds, allowing plenty of room for storage of cases underneath. Both bedrooms have DAB clock radios. Additional blankets and pillows are available on request from the owners.

On site facilities include charging for electric vehicles, laundry, pitch and putt, nine hole mini golf course, crazy golf childrens play area, football pitch. gym trail and extensive grassed areas. Access to the beach and amazing views of the Needles and Hurst Castle are just a short walk away. There are some charges for use of the on site facilities, via the site management office. Access to golf balls and clubs, tennis rackets and balls is free of charge in the launderette.

Nearby attractions include the Needles Pleasure Park at Alum Bay with the coloured sands and chairlift, Freshwater Golf Course, Dimbola Lodge and photographic museum, and Farringford House the former home of Alfred Lord Tennyson. Other local activities include horse riding, water sports, walking alpacas, fossil hunting and access to an extensive walking and cycling experience that is the Isle of Wight. Afton Down and Tennyson Down are among the most popular and spectacular walks


Freshwater and Yarmouth are a short drive away with local shops and eating places including the Red Lion in Freshwater, a favourite eating place for visitors. Yarmouth is a historic town, with a Tudor castle with the ferry from Lymington arriving here, here you will find a range of local shops and eating places to delight you. Travelling further afield you will find the magic of Osborne House (Queen Victoria's former home) located in East Cowes, Blackgang Chine at the southern tip of the Island near Chale, Carisbrooke Castle on the outskirts of Newport and many other Isle of Wight attractions


Disability Access
This statement has been prepared to help those with disabilities to assess whether these premises will be accessible to them

The Chalet
Sunny VIew, 87 Brambles Chine is a self catering, single storey bungalow on a relatively level site. The bungalow is set back approximately 16 metres from a tarmac road accessed across grass. Car Parking is between 25-50 metres from the bungalow. Access to the bungalow is up one step. The minimum door width in the bungalow is 74cm. There is an audio smoke alarm and an audio carbon monoxide alarm. The bungalow is level within and has a shower over the bath. No special facilities are provided. There are no handrails in the bungalow. Pets are not accepted with the exception of guide dogs. Pillows and duvets are hollow fibre filled.
The Site
The site has a reception approximately 50 metres from the bungalow, which has level access. Staff have no special training to deal with specific requirements. There is a coin operated launderette on site and an access ramp can be supplied on request, via the site office, although the approach is over a loose gravel surface. There is a large outdoor leisure area although no special facilities are available for disabled guests. Access to the beach is via a steep slipway and steps

Getting There
The site is approximately 4km from Yarmouth vehicle/passenger ferry terminal from where taxis are usually available, and is 800m from the nearest bus stop. Vehicular access to the site is practical although via an unadopted road which is in a variable condition