Osborne Forge

Royal connections plus exquisite private grounds make this high-end holiday home an impressive choice for a special celebration or multi-generational gathering. Offering a choice of social spaces inside and out, it sleeps 10 across five bedrooms – two on the ground floor.

Enjoy scenic walks, woodland views and fabulously laid-back sessions in the luxury hot tub. When you want to venture further, the ferry from East to West Cowes is less than 1 mile away.

Located within 2.5 acres of gorgeous grounds and on the edge of Grade I-listed parkland, this elegant holiday hideaway was built with bricks from Queen Victoria’s original forge. Calm, contemporary and comfortable, the interiors here have been skilfully updated.

Step inside and a hallway on the left leads to two inviting bedrooms – one with twin beds, the other with a super-spacious emperor bed – each enjoying pretty garden views and shared use of a tastefully appointed bathroom. To the right of the hallway, the stunning kitchen/dining area is, aptly, known as ‘The Hive’.

Sure to be at the heart of your daily activities, it has all the self-catering essentials plus a large table hand-crafted from an ancient oak that once grew on the estate. A small restroom is conveniently located adjacent to the kitchen, and an oak staircase leads to the upper floor, where three double bedrooms, a wet room and bathroom continue the comfort.

Also on the first floor, a spacious living room known as ‘The Loft’ has a vaulted ceiling, choice of sofas, a Smart TV and Bluetooth speakers. Step outside, and the sunroom, accessed from the patio, is perfect for food and refreshments at any time of day or night.

Palm trees – lit at night – add a cosmopolitan vibe as you sit on the patio. A pergola covers the hot tub – stay warm by the patio heater after you’ve bathed.