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Bayclose - Our Holiday Apartment In Freshwater Bay

If you fancy staying in the West Wight, you may like to check out 10 Bayclose, our two-bedroom holiday apartment. It's got lovely views of Freshwater Bay, allocated parking, Wifi and a (sometimes) sunny balcony. You can book it via Classic Cottages, which manages the property.

The two bedrooms include one with a king size bed and views of Freshwater Bay and another with two single beds.

A holiday in the West Wight is ideal if you enjoy walking, cycling and unspoilt crumbly beaches (see our guide to West Wight days out). Personally, I think it's the most beautiful part of the Isle of Wight but there are other contenders depending on what you are after. If you want amusement arcades and sticks of rock then you will probably prefer Shanklin, which is more of a classic seaside resort.

Our flat is on the second floor - and there isn't a lift, so you need to be able to manage about 30 steps. A highchair isn't provided but families are welcome. Unfortunately, dogs aren't allowed (this is one of the rules of our lease rather than because we don't like dogs).

The nearest beach to Bayclose is Freshwater Bay, which is five minutes walk away. Compton Bay is a five minute drive and is ideal for bodyboarding, surfing and holding hands with your spouse whilst the sun sets. The Isle of Wight coastal path goes through the field in front of the flat. 
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Bayclose has a good view of Freshwater Bay's sparkly sea
Freshwater Bay mermaid rock from drone
The coastal path around Freshwater Bay is one of the prettiest parts of the Isle of Wight

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Open plan lounge, kitchen and dining room at Bayclose

Kitchen at Bayclose in Freshwater Bay
The kitchen at Bayclose has a full size dishwasher and a proper fridge freezer for storing ice creams
Dining room at Bayclose in Freshwater Bay
Mrs Guru insisted on buying these trendy chairs, so please take a moment to admire them
Console table at Bayclose in Freshwater Bay
Mrs Guru also insisted on this classy console table in the open plan lounge/kitchen/diner
Lounge at Bayclose in Freshwater Bay
The lounge leads onto the balcony

Bedrooms at Bayclose

King size bed at Bayclose
The main bedroom has a king size bed, underbed storage and a great view
Twin bedrooms at Bayclose
The second bedroom has two single beds (slippers not included)

Bathroom and outside Bayclose

Bathroom at Bayclose in Freshwater
The bathroom has a proper shower over the bath rather than one of those useless attachments
Outside Bayclose in Freshwater
Our flat is the top right on this photo. There's an allocated parking space, so no one can knick your space

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