The Old House, Chale, Isle Of Wight

Gotten Manor can be found nestling beneath St Catherine's Down and below the Hoy Monument and the Pepper Pot (which was built in C14th by former manor resident Walter de Godyton as a penance for receiving smuggled goods!).

"Stunning bedrooms have lime washed walls, polished wooden floors . . . . . . You sleep on a French rosewood bed and there's a huge cast iron bath within each room . . . . superb". Alastair Sawday's Special Places to Stay.

"The peaceful location is enhanced by sympathetic restoration . . . . Downstairs . . an open fire and a separate cosy dining room where breakfast using the finest ingredients are served ". AA Britain's Best Bed and Breakfast 2005.

"Caroline serves breakfast at separate circular tables in what was the creamery. Her menu might include salmon with scrambled eggs . . home made yoghurt, compote and muesli, organic sausages and smoothies. ". Staying Off The Beaten Track 2003.

"If wallowing in a huge cast-iron bath followed by soft towels, bath robes, crisp white sheets with the fluffiest pillows ever, is your thing, you'll be in B&B heaven here." Women's Health May 2001.

Rates : From £60 to £80 per person per night. From £75 to £95 per room per night based on 2 people sharing.
Sorry, no children or pets.
No smoking.
Parking available.
4 Stars AA.