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4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Explore the area
Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Place, Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
1 min walk
Mottistone Gardens
Place, Mottistone Gardens
6 min walk
New Forest National Park
Place, New Forest National Park
55 min drive
Southampton (SOU)
Airport, Southampton (SOU)
92 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
1 King Bed
4 bathrooms
Downstairs bedroom en suite
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Jack and Jill bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Master bedroom en suite
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Wet room
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Fantastic, sociable home in the beautiful village of Brighstone, with hot tub.
Located between the rolling Downs and beautiful Brighstone Bay lies The Hawthorns! This is our much loved holiday home which we would like to offer to guests to enjoy and unwind in. This bright, modern split level house offers open plan living for the ultimate sociable holiday! There are four bedrooms in total, two on the ground floor and two upstairs, three of which have flat screen TVs. On the ground floor, bedroom 1 is a kingsize bedroom and has an en suite bathroom offering his and hers sinks along with an illuminated demisting mirror, and a double ended bath. Bedroom 2 is a twin bedroom, and is served by the wet room just across the hall for bathroom facilities. Indeed, the luxurious wet room has a ceiling mounted shower, modern wall hung vanity basin and demisting illuminated mirror, along with laundry facilities. Upstairs, the bedrooms have large warehouse style windows and are flooded with light, and offer peaceful views over the surrounding trees and beyond to Grammar Woods. Bedroom 3, known as the Jack and Jill bedroom, can sleep two guests in either single beds or a zip link super kingsize bed, just let us know how you would like the room made up. This bedroom benefits from a Jack and Jill bathroom (hence the name!) with vanity sink and bath. Bedroom 4 is the stunning master bedroom with a euro kingsize bed and en suite shower room. The bright and airy open plan lounge/diner has two sets of French doors opening out onto the south west facing rear garden and boasts a 65 inch smart TV with Netflix and full surround sound for those movie nights, along with comfy leather settees and a wood burner for cosy winter nights in. And there is a Hulsta dining table with seating for eight. The spacious open plan kitchen also has a set of French doors opening out onto the large patio and benefits from an induction hob with touch control extractor hood, Bosch double oven/microwave, dishwasher, fridge freezer, Bosch tassimo drinks machine, toaster, kettle and and is well stocked with plenty of cutlery and crockery. There is an island with integrated wine cooler and four stools, and pull up power sockets. Outside is a large patio area with outdoor dining for eight and a separate lounge area. This area is perfect should you decide to eat 'al fresco', and there is a Jamie Oliver charcoal barbecue for those occasions. An Urban Cedar Hot Tub accommodates four people and is the ultimate way to end the day relaxing under the stars! (This is available to hire subject to terms and conditions). Indeed, the Isle of Wight is renowned for its beautiful dark night-time sky - enjoy stargazing with our telescope located in the master bedroom! The rear garden is laid to lawn and surrounded by a lovely variety of established shrubs, and is enclosed with a combination of 6 ft wooden fencing and 4 ft dog mesh fencing. Small to medium sized, well behaved dogs are welcome UPON REQUEST, a maximum of two (sorry, no puppies under 18 months old). Situated on a single track road, to the front of the property there is off road parking for 2 vehicles on the gravel drive, and the front can be fully enclosed when the gates are closed. The charming village centre of Brighstone is just a 5 minute easy walk away and has a friendly pub which offers a good selection of well priced pub grub and occasional entertainment, there is a hairdressers, newsagents, post office, museum and the most amazing village shop which is well worth a visit! The beach is approximately a 20 minute walk away via footpaths and the local park is a 5 minute walk away where there is a children's playground, ample room to play ball games or exercise the dog, and the village tennis club which allows non members to play. There are a multitude of footpaths to explore throughout the area, ideal for dog walkers, ramblers or those simply looking for a relaxing holiday in beautiful, picturesque West Wight. We offer discounts for stays of 2 weeks or more, please contact me for details. Please note our normal check in and out days are Saturdays but should you require an alternative check in and out day please contact me and I will see if we can accommodate your request. Should you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact me! 😊
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Well behaved, small/medium size dogs UPON REQUEST.
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking or vaping allowed.
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please be respectful to our neighbours and enjoy the peace of this tranquil area by keeping noise to a minimum after 10pm.
No smoking or vaping allowed at the property.
The house must be left clean and tidy upon departure. Failure to do so will unfortunately result in a cleaning charge. Pets not allowed in bedrooms.
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
About the area
Newport
Located in Newport, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at New Forest National Park and Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, while Chessell Pottery Barns and Dimbola Lodge are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Blackgang Chine and The Needles Landmark Attraction. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Mottistone Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal - 14 min drive - 14.4 km
Osborne House - 29 min drive - 24.3 km
New Forest National Park - 55 min drive - 22.4 km
Getting around
Sandown Brading Station - 21 min drive
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 141 min drive
Restaurants
Three Bishops - 7 min walk
The Sun Inn - 4 min drive
The Blacksmiths Arms - 7 min drive
New Ming Garden - 11 min drive
Bengal Palace - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Fantastic, sociable home in the beautiful village of Brighstone, with hot tub. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Fantastic, sociable home in the beautiful village of Brighstone, with hot tub. ?
As of 9 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fantastic, sociable home in the beautiful village of Brighstone, with hot tub. on 16 April 2026 start from NZ$658, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Fantastic, sociable home in the beautiful village of Brighstone, with hot tub. ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Fantastic, sociable home in the beautiful village of Brighstone, with hot tub. ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Fantastic, sociable home in the beautiful village of Brighstone, with hot tub. ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Fantastic, sociable home in the beautiful village of Brighstone, with hot tub. located?
This family-friendly Newport holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Dinosaur Expeditions Conservation and Palaeoart Centre and Chessell Pottery Barns. Brook Beach and Compton Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had an amazing holiday - Sarah and Ashley were great welcoming us when we arrived and then helped with queries during the week. We would certainly recommend a great holiday
Vanessa D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2025
Thank you so much for your review. We would love to welcome you back to The Hawthorns in the future.
A wonderfully impectable property to enjoy a glorious holiday with the family and dog.Location was perfect and the facilities at the property were 5 star all round.
Chris E.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2025
Thank you for your lovely review, and thank you for leaving the house so immaculately clean. We would love to welcome you back to The Hawthorns soon!
The property was in a lovely village with a very well stocked shop which we used daily. We had an excellent meal at the village pub where the staff were welcoming and there was live music on the Friday evening. Our hosts were at the property to show us round and explain everything and we had a wonderful holiday.
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 October 2025
We are delighted to hear you had a lovely holiday and enjoyed the village facilities! We would love to welcome you back to The Hawthorns next time you come to the island.
We had a great stay on the IOW, and this is the perfect base for it. Beautiful house with everything you need. Kids loved it. The facilities are amazing. It's a quick walk to the local pub and shop, and great location to drive anywhere on the island. I would definitely recommend staying here with a family.
Sarah H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 August 2025
Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear you and the children enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you in the future!
A wonderful stay with the family at The Hawthorns. Use of the hot tub was an added bonus. The house is beautifully well equipped with everything you could wish for and more. Sarah & Ashley were great hosts. We’ll be recommending this holiday home to all our friends.
Denise B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2025
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased you had an enjoyable stay at The Hawthorns and we would love to welcome you back in the future.
Had a lovely stay at the Hawthorns. Property is lovely and had everything we could want. Set in a lovely peaceful location with a great shop, newsagent and pub.
Nicky C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2022
Thank you for your review, Nicky, glad you had a lovely stay!
Both Sarah and Ashley met us at the property and gave a very informative and helpful handover. The house is great, spacious and everyone couple had their own bathroom. The kitchen is extremely well equipped and plentiful. We really could not fault the property.
Mark B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2025
Thank you for your review. We are very grateful to you for leaving the house so beautifully clean and tidy, very much appreciated. We would love to see you again!
We had a wonderful visit at The Hawthornes. The property was five star and we got a lovely welcome from the owners. It really is a beautiful house in a lovely village, with lots of sightseeing and excellent restaurants nearby. Highly recommend on all counts!!
Susan E.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2023
Thank you for your lovely review! We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for looking after our house and leaving it so clean and tidy. Very much appreciated. 😊
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this lovely property. Sarah and Ashley were very welcoming, the house is modern, very clean and spacious, with all the amenities you could need. Brighstone is a great village with a fantastic shop!
Liz M.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 October 2023
Thank you for your review, Liz. It was a pleasure welcoming you both to our property and we hope you come and stay again!
We had a lovely holiday. The house is immaculate and a gorgeous place to stay. Sarah and Ashley are very welcoming and helpful. We enjoyed trips to the beaches, The Needles, Blackgang Chine, The Donkey Sanctuary, The Garlic Farm, and Osborne House. We also recommend the Wight Mouse Inn for food. We would love to return for another holiday.
Katie B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2024
Thank you so much for your review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and would love to welcome you back next time you visit the island.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this lovely house which provided everything we needed to enjoy a relaxed getaway. Sarah kept in touch from the initial booking and was very welcoming upon arrival. Brighstone is a beautiful village with a shop, cafe and beach all within walking distance.
Samantha B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2022
Thank you for your review, it means so much to Ashley and I to hear you had a lovely holiday. We would love to welcome you back to The Hawthorns any time!
Just had a wonderful week at The Hawthorns, the house was spotless and homely , nice linen and comfy beds , the kitchen had everything we needed especially for self catering. Lots of board games for the children , smart tv with Netflix etc . Sarah the host was very welcoming and gave us lots of tips on where to go etc .The welcome basket was the best we’ve ever had, so thoughtful. The local pub was very welcoming and child friendly. The local store and post office had everything we needed and lots of fresh produce and island treats . The hot tub was an absolute bonus , and also the enclosed back garden was so safe for the dogs . Lots of lovely walks straight from the property. We will definitely be back .Thanks
Lorraine S.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 November 2025
Thank you so much for the lovely review, we really appreciate your comments. And thank you for leaving The Hawthorns so beautifully clean and tidy! We would love to welcome you back any time! 😊
The property is beautiful and Brighstone is a lovely village, just a short drive from all the main attractions in the Isle of Wight.
Sarah and Ashley were fantastic, very communicative and welcoming. 10/10 would recommend.
Joanne M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2022
Thank you for taking the time to review our property. We are so pleased to hear your comments and would love to welcome you back in the future!
Solicitous hosts. A beautifully designed modern house.
The owners could not have been more helpful.
We had an excellent family holiday.
Dr Yvonne B.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2023
It was a pleasure to meet you, we would love to welcome you back if you ever fancy another stay at The Hawthorns. Thank you for looking after our house.
We have stayed here previously 2 years ago and the property is still in the same pristine condition. Sarah and Ashley are great hosts and information about the property is listed in the handbook which is really helpful. Property is spotlessly clean and everything is in working order. Good facilities in the kitchen and also washing machine available which is really handy. Best Isle of Wight property we have stayed in
Julie W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2023
Thank you for your lovely review, Julie. It was a pleasure catching up with you all again and we hope to see you again next time you visit the island. 😊
We had a lovely week away at The Hawthorns. The house is excellent! Very comfortable accommodation with everything you need and more. Set in a beautiful small village with excellent shop, newsagents and pub. The beach within walking distance. Sarah and Ashley gave us a very warm welcome and have been more than helpful. Hope to visit again soon. Thank you
A M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2022
Thank you, it was a pleasure meeting you all. Thank you for looking after our house and we would love to welcome you back again!
Amazing place, fantastic location. Can’t wait to return
We were greeted by the hosts who couldn’t have been more helpful. They were super friendly and helpful and very knowledgeable about the local area. House was beautiful, clean and modern and had lots of things to do. We enjoyed playing some of the supplied games in the evenings. Location was perfect, walking distance to a local shop and lovely pub with delicious food and very friendly staff and lots of accessible walks nearby too. Perfect size house to share with friends as well.
We will definitely be returning one day!
Scott J.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 September 2024
Thank you for your lovely review! We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay, and all that our property and Brighstone has to offer. We would very much love to see you all again!
Just a lovely huge, light house to escape in. There is room for everyone and more and it’s so comfortable and peaceful. The hot tub is superb. If you have a dog, it’s ideal. It’s all enclosed and safe and the walks around about are out of this world. The house is in a chocolate box location. Fully recommend this property.
Jemma P.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 31 October 2021
Thank you, Jemma, for your lovely review. So pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and the property itself. Would love to welcome you all back, plus Leo the dog!
Gorgeous modern comfortable house with everything provided that you need including a great hot tub, great location, hosts were lovely and gave us a great welcome in person and showed us where everything was etc. lovely touch with a hamper gift. Had a slight problem with one of the sinks but hosts had sorted within 24 hrs. Spacious bedrooms. Overall a fantastic week had by all thank you x
Jenni B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2024
Thank you for your review, we are so pleased you had a lovely stay. We hope to see you again in the future.
Hawthorns is perfectly located for exploring the IOW. On the quieter side of the island but still well positioned. Excellent village with several shops and pub. village shop is a must. Great local beaches, some walkable to. Dog friendly also, both property and local beaches year round. Property well set up, furnished beautifully, and contained everything needed for a great break. Sarah very accommodating and informative both before and on arrival. Hot tub a great plus, along with the extensive patio furniture and garden loungers. Fantastic stay all round.
Heather H.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2022
I am so pleased that you had a lovely holiday! Thank you for looking after The Hawthorns, we really appreciate it, and would love to welcome you and your family back in the future.
An outstanding property in a lovely area. The house is very modern and has every amenity you need for a great holiday. We liked the location of the property in the small village of Brighstone. This is away from the busy areas of the IoW. The village is very pretty with a pub serving good food, a tea shop and a comprehensive village shop and post office selling most things you could need. Newport was only about 15 mins away by car. Overall we were extremely pleased with the property.
Paul S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2023
Thank you for your review, Paul. We are so pleased you had a lovely holiday and enjoyed the peace and beauty of Brighstone and its surrounding area. We would love to have you stay again!
We were three generations including 2 very young children, aged 2&3, holidaying together. The house was spacious, light and very clean; the website description is very accurate. Every thing we needed was provided and in new or excellent condition. The garden was safe for the children. The village shop is within walking distance and has an impressive range and long opening hours. We found plenty to do nearby. Would definitely highly recommend!
Fiona P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2024
Thank you for your review, Fiona. We are so pleased you and your family had an enjoyable stay and we would love to welcome you back in the future.
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