The Cowshed at Whitecroft Farm

18/06/2024

Finally, we seem to be heading into a spell of good weather. Last night’s sunset was stunning.

We are currently able to offer a 25% discount on Red Funnel Ferries. We do have some availability over the summer. Please just message me to enquire.

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The Cowshed has 2 lovely, comfy bedrooms, shower room, separate loo, open plan living with a beautiful decked area overlooking the orchard and pond. Off road parking and a very well equipped kitchen. Plenty of room in the lobby for muddy boots and bikes.

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17/06/2024

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16/06/2024

We do have some availability this summer and rumour has it we will get some sunshine!

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Beautiful scenery, Roman archaeology and a medieval lighthouse… why the Isle of Wight was beloved by Victorian royalty and literary greats

14/06/2024

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"The Isle of Wight is “one of the best locations for finding dinosaur fossils in the UK”, says Prof Paul Barrett, a dinosaur researcher at London’s Natural History Museum. Some 130 million years ago, this Island was a wetland of swamps where herbivorous dinosaurs foraged.🦖

"Twenty fossil dinosaur species have been found, and counting. For such a small area (147 square miles), the diversity of dinosaurs is the best in Europe. You may also find remains of animals that came later – such as a hornless rhino – as well as flint tools from prehistoric human residents.🔎

"The south-west of the Island, with the oldest Cretaceous rocks, is the best spot for fossil hunting.🏝

"National Trust Isle of Wight-owned Compton Bay, backed by low, grass-topped multi-hued cliffs, is a beautiful sandy beach with cliff-top car parking and beach access via steps. An ice cream van is your only option for food or drinks. At the bottom of the steps, turn left and 380 yards further on you find boulders that are casts of footprints of three-toed ornithopods. You may need an expert to point them out.👣

"National Trust Isle of Wight offers hour-long guided fossil walks with a local operator, Wight Coast Fossils, for (£5/£3) – your take-home finds could be fragments of fossilised dinosaur bones or teeth (wightcoastfossils.co.uk)."🤩

ℹ️ Read more in The Telegraph's 'The best places to go fossil hunting in Britain': https://bit.ly/TelegraphFossilHunting
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11/06/2024

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Exciting news! We have some new guides joining our team! So we thought we would let them introduce themselves to you ahead of our exciting summer season of walks!

Hello everyone! My name is Nelle, and I'm excited to introduce myself as a tour guide with Wight Coast Fossils on the beautiful Isle of Wight. My family moved here from Bermuda when I was two, and I've been fascinated by palaeontology ever since. I'm particularly passionate about the ice age and extinct human species. I speak English, Spanish, and British Sign Language fluently, and I'm currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Modern Languages. In my free time, I enjoy watching and critiquing documentaries about prehistory, knitting, and crocheting, and improving my speed at solving the Rubik's cube. I can't wait to share my love for fossils and all the weird and wonderful extinct creatures that make up the island’s history with all of you!

10/06/2024

We are currently able to offer a 25% discount on Red Funnel Ferries. We do have limited availability over the summer. Please just message me to enquire.

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Please DM for rates and availability in The Cowshed. 2 bedrooms, shower room, separate loo, open plan living with a beautiful decked area overlooking the orchard and pond. Off road parking and a very well equipped kitchen. Plenty of room in the lobby for muddy boots and bikes.

05/06/2024

Had to share …. Lest we forget ❤️

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Evening Light over the Poppies, near Brighstone.

29/05/2024

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Mosaic workshop at Brading Roman Villa

Join Aimee Harman for a mosaic workshop this June.

This fun and creative day will teach you how to create your own beautiful mosaic from start to finish. Aimee will provide guidance and instructions in a relaxed and easy manner, ensuring you learn valuable techniques that can be applied to future mosaic projects with confidence. The workshop takes place in a stunning Roman location at Brading surrounded by inspiring Roman mosaics.

Tea, coffee, and cake will be provided on the day

To find out more or to book call 01983 406223
www.bradingromanvilla.org.uk

24/05/2024

We do have availability next week … why not come and stay and explore our nearest villages of Gatcombe and Chillerton? You can enjoy the incredible Gallybaggers (scarecrows) that have been created. They will be amazing … photos to follow next week.

The Cowshed sleeps four in two bedrooms. Well equipped kitchen, open plan living and a decked area overlooking a beautiful pond and views to the Downs.

Please DM for availability and check the link in the bio for links to Airbnb or check the pinned post to see more of the accommodation.

15/05/2024

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"This festival celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2024, with an event in spring and another in autumn. Book onto the spring session to see the Island’s natural world beginning to stir — guided walks take participants in search of red squirrels, passing through bluebell woods, wading the shallows on a seagrass harvesting project and exploring the steep, sublime scenery of West Wight."🌿🥾

ℹ️ Read more in National Geographic UK's '7 of the best UK walking festivals for 2024', here: https://bit.ly/NatGeoUKWF
📌 Headon Warren (National Trust Isle of Wight)
📸 Leon Butler

There's still time to sign up and take part in this year's IW Walking Festival Spring event! Find out more, here: isleofwightwalkingfestival.co.uk

15/05/2024

Whatever the weather, there is so much beauty to explore and enjoy 🥾 🐝🌱🐿️🏝️

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Please DM for rates and availability in The Cowshed. 2 bedrooms, shower room, separate loo, open plan living with a beautiful decked area overlooking our orchard and pond. Off road parking and a very well equipped kitchen. Plenty of room in the lobby for muddy boots and bikes.

12/05/2024

Why not come and stay with us? We are in the centre of the island, super comfy beds a great shower and plenty of secure storage for your bikes.

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Round the Island in Top 5 Cycle Routes in the UK & Ireland!🚴

Global travel site Big 7 Travel has just released its ranking of the 'Best Cycle Routes in the UK and Ireland' - chosen by cyclist enthusiasts - and the Isle of Wight's Round the Island Route makes it into the top 5.🤩

"With more than 200 miles of cycle lanes and paths crisscrossing the Island, the Isle of Wight is a popular spot for cyclists, both novice and experienced. But for a special challenge, there’s the Round the Island.☀️

"The 60-mile route circles the entire Island, offering plenty of opportunities to make the most of the Island’s breathtaking sea views and meandering countryside. You can pick the route up anywhere, but most people tend to begin close to the ferry terminals at either Yarmouth or Cowes. From here, you can cycle clockwise or anti-clockwise, either tackling the whole route in one or stopping at small towns along the way to split the ride into more manageable smaller sections.”🏝

Have you taken on the challenge? Let us know in the comments.👇

ℹ️ Read the article: https://bit.ly/RTIRTop5
🗺 Check out the route: https://bit.ly/RTIRRoute

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11/05/2024

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04/05/2024

Where will you spend your next Bank Holiday Weekend? The Isle of Wight is the sunniest destination in the UK (according to The Independent newspaper this week). This is the sun setting over the Solent from the excellent Blacksmiths pub, just a few minutes drive from The Cowshed.

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Please DM for rates and availability in The Cowshed. 2 bedrooms, shower room, separate loo, open plan living with a beautiful decked area overlooking the orchard and pond. Off road parking and a very well equipped kitchen. Plenty of room in the lobby for muddy boots and bikes.

03/05/2024

When are you coming? Officially the sunniest place in the UK. 🏝️ ☀️ ☀️☀️☀️

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Exclusive: The country’s ‘brightness league’ topped by island resort of Shanklin, while sunshine is in shortest supply in Inverness

27/04/2024

The bluebells are here 💙. So, so beautiful.

There are so many paths to explore whether you bring walking boots or bikes on holiday with you.

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Please DM for rates and availability in The Cowshed. 2 bedrooms, shower room, separate loo, open plan living with a beautiful decked area overlooking the orchard and pond. Off road parking and a very well equipped kitchen. Plenty of room in the lobby for muddy boots and bikes.

24/04/2024

The Sea! 💙

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Please DM for rates and availability in The Cowshed. 2 bedrooms, shower room, separate loo, open plan living with a beautiful decked area overlooking the orchard and pond. Off road parking and a very well equipped kitchen. Plenty of room in the lobby for muddy boots and bikes.

18/04/2024

Sun’s out! ☀️☀️☀️☀️

Gorgeous views around every corner 👀

There are so many paths to explore whether you bring walking boots or bikes on holiday with you.

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Please DM for rates and availability in The Cowshed. 2 bedrooms, shower room, separate loo, open plan living with a beautiful decked area overlooking the orchard and pond. Off road parking and a very well equipped kitchen. Plenty of room in the lobby for muddy boots and bikes.

10/04/2024

Despite the rain, Brighstone Forest is a beautiful place to walk. The moss looked luminous even in the rain and fog 🌱

There are so many paths to explore whether you bring walking boots or bikes on holiday with you.

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08/04/2024

Carisbrooke Castle is fabulous and just a short drive or a “good” walk from The Cowshed along Bridleways and quiet roads.

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Please DM for rates and availability in The Cowshed. 2 bedrooms, shower room, separate loo, open plan living with a beautiful decked area overlooking the orchard and pond. Off road parking and a very well equipped kitchen. Plenty of room in the lobby for muddy boots and bikes.

01/04/2024

Such beautiful light. Happy Easter.

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Please DM for rates and availability in The Cowshed. 2 bedrooms, shower room, separate loo, open plan living with a beautiful decked area overlooking the orchard and pond. Off road parking and a very well equipped kitchen. Plenty of room in the lobby for muddy boots and bikes.

28/03/2024

The Cowshed has had a lovely refresh over the winter months, including an upgraded shower room.

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Please DM for rates and availability in The Cowshed. 2 bedrooms, shower room, separate loo, open plan living with a beautiful decked area overlooking the orchard and pond. Off road parking and a very well equipped kitchen. Plenty of room in the lobby for muddy boots and bikes.

28/03/2024

Shower Room upgrade completed 🤍✅

27/03/2024

Our first guests of the season. 🦆 Apologies for poor quality I was making up our comfy beds when they arrived so just my phone.

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Please DM for rates and availability in The Cowshed. 2 bedrooms, shower room, separate loo, open plan living with a beautiful decked area overlooking the orchard and pond. Off road parking and a very well equipped kitchen. Plenty of room in the lobby for muddy boots and bikes.

26/03/2024

Our beautiful island. When are you coming? We have availability from mid May onwards. DM for rates and availability.

21/03/2024

20/03/2024

A gentle walk between Chillerton and Shorwell to celebrate a beautiful warm day and the official start of spring.

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Please DM for rates and availability in The Cowshed. 2 bedrooms, shower room, separate loo, open plan living with a beautiful decked area overlooking the orchard and pond. Off road parking and a very well equipped kitchen. Plenty of room in the lobby for muddy boots and bikes.

16/03/2024

Endless Views. With hundreds of cycle tracks, footpaths and Bridleways.

Time to explore?

The Cowshed is in the middle of the island, with miles and miles of rights of ways accessible from our doorstep. Just a short drive of 20 minutes gets you to the coast. when are you coming?

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Please DM for rates and availability in The Cowshed. 2 bedrooms, shower room, separate loo, open plan living with a beautiful decked area overlooking the orchard and pond. Off road parking and a very well equipped kitchen. Plenty of room in the lobby for muddy boots and bikes.

21/12/2023

Stunning views around every corner, there was even a sliver of sunshine today 😄

19/12/2023

Totally recommend a visit to the Steam Railway at any time of the year but we good nephews and their grandparents last Christmas Eve and it was fabulous. 🎄 🚂 🎅🏻