The Cottages

Two converted 18th century barns offer 4 cottages for holiday rental. Bluebell and Buttercup are single storey and Daisy and Lavender are on 2 floors.  Each cottage allows for wheelchair access on the ground floor. In all cottages the Lounge and Kitchen are open plan and the Kitchen is fully equipped, including fridge, dishwasher, microwave, hob and electric oven.

The cottages have central heating, TV/VCR, radio/CD player and all crockery, cutlery, linen, towels, etc are provided. Cots and highchairs are available on request at no additional charge. A Laundry Room is adjacent to the cottages with washing machine, tumble dryer and ironing facilities. All cottages have their own patio and a barbeque area is available.

Bluebell One double Bedroom, one double-bunk Bedroom, comfortable double sofa-bed in living area. The large Bathroom has a corner bath with seat and shower over the bath.
Buttercup One double Bedroom, one double-bunk Bedroom, comfortable double sofa-bed in living area. The large Shower Room has a walk or wheel-in shower.
Daisy Two double bedrooms (one with ensuite shower and wc), one twin bedroom, one double sofa bed in the main living area.  The large bathroom has a corner bath with seat.   The dining area sits up to 8 people.
LAVENDER Our  fourth Cottage, Lavender, has a ground floor double bedroom with ensuite bathroom.  On the first floor are a double bedroom with ensuite shower room, and a large open plan area with  2 single beds,. There is a comfortable double sofa bed in the Lounge.

The Location

Brockley Barns shelters at the foot of Alvington Down. To the north and west stretch Parkhurst Forest and Yarmouth Bay and all around is traditional farmland. The county town of Newport is less than 2 miles away and even closer are small grocery stores and friendly pubs with excellent food and entertainment. The road into town is overlooked by Carisbrooke Castle. Public footpaths and bridleways criss-cross the farm on which we are situated.

HISTORY

The Manor of Alvington was acquired by King William I at some time between the Norman Conquest (1066) and 1086. Carisbrooke was the chief stronghold of the Isle of Wight in the 6th century, and Alvington Manor was the principal manor of the Island. Carisbrooke Castle was built on the site of an Anglo-Saxon Fortress around 1100 on part of Alvington Manor Estate.

Carisbrooke Priory was founded on the Alvington Manor Estate (to the East of the current Manor Farmhouse) by Baldwin de Redvers around 1156. Remains of the monastic buildings can still be seen in the Manor Farmhouse buildings. It is believed that during the 16th century Alvington Manor Farm was owned by an aunt of Jane Seymour, and that she stayed at the Manor before she married King Henry VIII.

Brockley Barns has been created from the milking parlour and threshing barn of Alvington Manor Farm. The barns were purchased in 2000, along with 5 acres of land, and the cottages have been open to guests all year round since June 2004.

Wildlife Around Brockley Barns

Buzzard, kestrel, barn owl, sparrow hawk, great spotted woodpecker, grey heron, pheasant, partridge, swallow, swift, linnet, long-tailed great and blue tit, green gold and bull finch, wren, robin, pied wagtail, goose, duck, moorhen, red squirrel, fox, vole, toad, sand lizard, dragonfly, damselfly, butterfly, bumble bee and the occasional badger.

FISHING

Gunville Pond lies just 10 minutes walk (or a few minutes drive) from Brockley Barns and is an extremely attractive pond of around 2 acres. It has tench to 4lb, Common and Mirror Carp between 2lb and 13lb, Roach to 1lb (getting bigger), Common Bream 4lb, Rudd to 1lb, Perch to 2lb and Pike to 20lb.

Tickets can be arranged for £6 per day or £15 per week. Open all year.


For Children

 There is a safe play area for children with a large trampoline, swings and a 5-aside football pitch.
Parents can supervise from a deck which overlooks the playground and the surrounding countryside.

Young guests can help feed the animals (no charge!) - rabbits, guinea pigs, tortoise, sheep, birds.
 

On Your Arrival

Parking is adjacent to your cottage in the central courtyard. Your cottage will have been thoroughly cleaned, beds made and a welcome pack including some groceries and details of local attractions.

Booking

Reservations usually run from Saturday to Saturday. Long weekends are available out of high season. Check-in is usually after 3 p.m. and checkout by 10 a.m. A 50% deposit is required on booking with the balance being payable 4 weeks before arrival.

There is no smoking inside the cottages. Pets are welcome on an individual discretionary basis.  A reservation including a pet may incur a surcharge.

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 Brockley Barns  is a family-run holiday centre, managed by Sally Munday and Jane & Gus Watson. We look forward to welcoming you and will be happy to give any help or information to make your stay a happy one.

 

For Enquiries, please contact:

 Sally Munday

Brockley Barns
Manor Farm Lane
Calbourne Road
Newport
Isle of Wight
PO30 5SR
Tel: 01983 537276
Email: MitchellBrockley@aol.com

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