The Station Master's Snug

02/06/2024

Today's local business shout out goes to The View Cafe in St Helens. Gorgeous spot for breakfast with amazing pancakes, I was told the veggie breakfast was also delicious 😋😋😋😋🤩. Also on site is Goose Island Studio selling beautiful artwork and where you can paint your own pottery 🥰 (if on holiday then do this at the beginning of your stay so your piece can be fired and collected before you leave)...you could also get your tyres checked while you eat and maybe even join a gardening course 😍

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16/05/2024

The sun and warmer weather have joined us on the island, and today at the college we were lucky enough to get a visit from The Plaza Ices - 😋, their van uses solar power, they do vegan ice creams, and even have vegan whippy days (next one 1st June in Gurnard), but most importantly, Wilson and Mango were able to take a break from their day job to enjoy a doggy ice cream! 🥰

03/04/2024

Following on from the fab initiative of The Bay Vegan Deli & Coffee House (a fab little eatery in Sandown who are featured in my info folder in The Snug) I am sharing local businesses as I find them. Today I visited Ztam & Co, a new small business in Ryde (above The Duck restaurant by canoe lake), they had very kindly offered to donate a prize for a raffle that I am hosting in aid of Friends of the Animals and I'm so glad I popped in! Loads of gorgeous gifts from lots of talented island artists, and lots of lovely little craft bits, like kits to make your own decorations with Isle of Wight sea glass. I wish then every success in their new venture! If you're looking for gifts to take home then do check them out!

24/06/2023

A short walk from The Snug, I think we have the rope swing with the best view on the whole island 🥰.

31/05/2023

So lucky to live here and to share it with my lovely guests 😊 the most lovely beaches and hikes on our doorstep 🥰 I look forward to welcoming new and returning guests to this beautiful island and I currently have dates available in August!

31/05/2023

After a very long winter/spring, summer is finally showing it's face! And what better place to be than right here! So many gorgeous spots to enjoy the glorious weather right on our doorstep! 🥰 I still have dates available for August, but if you can't see the dates you are looking for on Airbnb then drop me a line as I block some off for returning guests, friends and family 😊

11/08/2022

Oh! If anyone has a spare moment to vote for The Snug on the dog friendly website (link below), I'd be super grateful! Thank you!!! Photo for tax! (its the walk from The Snug to Bembridge across the marshes 🥰😍)

https://www.dogfriendly.co.uk/cottages-and-self-catering/listing/the-station-masters-snug-84900

11/08/2022

Hello! Hope everyone is enjoying this amazing summer we are having so far! Not so great for the grass...maybe the Isle of Yellow is more appropriate at the moment and the wildlife is struggling too, we are leaving out water for those who can't reach up to the pond. It's also not ideal for our dogs! Thankfully The Snug stays nice and cool and there are a few nice shady spots for cool walks and swims, the beach after 5pm is just heaven! Wilson had a great time this afternoon as he found a frisby! And Mango and I had a peaceful walk through the marshes later on. This little fella had his first holiday with us! What a cutie, meet Sirius!

13/07/2022

Of course all us dog lovers know that it is just too hot to be walking our dogs in this weather...BUT The Snug has a secret weapon! The Yar River is practically on your doorstep 🥰🥰🥰

*It takes roughly 5 minutes to walk to the river, so always use your own judgement to decide whether your dog can handle that or not, and check the temperature of the pavement before deciding. If you think it is just too hot...feel free to use the hosepipe to cool off!

15/06/2022

🌞🌞 The sun and wildflowers are ready to welcome you!

24/05/2022

Isle of Wight Doggie biscuits ready for our 4 legged visior tomorrow (of course the Station dogs got some!)

13/05/2022

The Yar River, 2 minute walk from The Snug 🥰

06/05/2022

Just a short bus or train journey from The Snug 🥰

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24/04/2022

Fins Beach Cafe in Sandown, just a short drive/train/bus journey from The Snug. One of my favourite spots for breakfast in the sun 🧡 This is their Green Goddess Smoothie Bowl 😋😋

23/04/2022

When your guests let you know that it's a birthday getaway, just in time for you to whip up a delicious vegan cake for them! 😋 😋😋

17/04/2022

Lovely new sign from Apollo Printing on Etsy, fabulous service, quick delivery and great value 😊 and doesn't it look fab?!

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ApolloPrinting?ref=view_receipt

13/04/2022

13/04/2022

Bringing your dog with you? All welcome here, check out all our lovely doggie guests over on our insta page: The Station Master's Dogs.
Here are the resident Station House Dogs and Cat waiting for all the treats and belly rubs

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01/04/2022

All this magic on your doorstep. Wilson approved walking territory right there 🥰 You can bring me all the second winters and snow flurries you want, I'm ready for it. Are you?

16/03/2022

When it rains, look for rainbows 🥰

15/03/2022

Wow! What fantastic news for our lovely station and the wildlife that we share this beautiful part of the world with! The weather is picking up, even more reason to get out there and enjoy it all 🥰

https://www.countypress.co.uk/news/19990452.rspb-swr-plan-rewild-isle-wight-island-line-station/

Brading Station, on the Island Line network, has been picked as a flagship location.

23/02/2022

Bading National Heritage Train Station, right on your doorstep. The Heritage Centre will be reopening in May 2022, along with tours of the signal box!

23/02/2022

Hello! The Station Master's Snug is up and running and ready to welcome you on your Isle of Wight holiday!

The Snug is a small but comfortable space, see photos! It sleeps 2 in the double bed, but there is also a small single sofa bed, so if you are 2 friends who don't want to share then you have a second option. There is no kitchen, but there are tea and coffee making facilities, a small fridge, and a toaster...I can also make you some very tasty vegan food 😋😋😋.

The Snug has it's own en suite bathroom, and a courtyard with table and chairs perfect for catching the morning sun.
Located in Brading, extensive RSPB nature reserves, beautiful walks, and a National Heritage Train Station are all on your doorstep.

In an attempt to limit my impact on the planet, I only use vegan planet friendly products in The Snug, all cleaning products are from the fabulous Island Refillery, and I try to eliminate single use plastics where possible. If you forget any essentials I have plastic free toothpaste, toothbrushes and shampoo bars available to buy, all locally sourced where possible.
You can book through air bnb here: https://airbnb.com/h/stationsnug
Please feel free to message me with any queries! I look forward to meeting you 🥰
PS. We are dog friendly too! Don't leave your best friend at home

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