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Fort Redoubt - Upper Caponier

Freshwater Bay, Isle of Wight

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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
pets Dogs welcome 2
grade 4 star
Waterside views
Complex of properties
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Family friendly
Quirky
Parking on site / nearby
Electric vehicle charging
Decorated for Christmas
Apartment
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • A stylish three-bedroom caponier apartment, set within the moat of historic Fort Redoubt
  • Amazing views can be enjoyed through the moat over Freshwater Bay
  • Take a stroll down to the beach where you can enjoy a variety of water sports
  • Book Fort Redoubt - Lower Caponier to create a sleeps 12
Overview
Property code: 78098

Sat above Freshwater Bay this distinctive caponier apartment linked to Fort Redoubt, a Palmerston Fort built under Prime Minister Lord Palmerston during the Victorian period in 1856, is steeped in history. The fort was originally constructed to provide defence against the French who might land at Freshwater Bay in order to attack the Needles battery. The caponier was constructed to enable the soldiers to shoot along the moat if the enemy should attack the Redoubt in this way. It makes for a fantastic base to explore the many activities and attractions nearby, from the water sports available on its doorstep at Freshwater Bay to The Needles park close by. With over 70 miles of Coastline, there are plenty of beaches to choose from. This former derelict building has been transformed into comfortable and spacious holiday accommodation, ideal for families to come and enjoy this rare offering.

Enter the grounds of Fort Redoubt over the bridge which crosses the moat next to where the caponier apartments are situated. The Access to the caponier is via a staircase though an entrance door from the forts central parade square. Head through the tunnel and down the stairs to the first apartment entrance, the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner can be found beyond the double doors from the hallway. There is a TV and warming gas stove in the lounge and a fully equipped kitchen complete with electric oven and induction hob, microwave, Lakeland coffee machine, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer and dishwasher. The dining table has ample seating for the whole group to gather and socialise. All bedrooms can be found along the corridor opposite the lounge, there is a twin bedroom, king-size bedroom and additional king-size with en-suite shower room and WC. The bathroom, complete with bath and shower over and WC can be located at the end of the corridor with an existing archway visible through the modernisation of the apartment.

There is allocated parking for two cars in the central parade square. A table and chairs are provided to sit out and enjoy the shared grounds in the moat and a BBQ is also provided.

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  • 3 bedrooms – 2 king-size and 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom and 1 en-suite shower room
  • Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, Lakeland coffee machine, washer/dryer and dishwasher
  • Highchair and travel cot available
  • TV and gas stove in the lounge
  • Cello DAB/DAB+/FM/Internet Radio, CD Player, Wi-Fi & Bluetooth player
  • Towels included
  • Allocated parking for 2 cars
  • Pub, shop and beach within walking distance
  • BBQ available
  • Outdoor weatherproof table tennis
  • Table and chairs available to sit out in the shared grounds of the moat
  • Sea views from the living area and grounds of the fort
  • Book Fort Redoubt - Lower Caponier to create a sleeps 12
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

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Adam Baker

This property is personally managed by Adam.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 29 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Andrew 25th October 2024

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A great cottage and really helpful hosts. Well appointed and maintained.

Reviewed by Lisa 11th October 2024

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Excellent location and lovely apartment.

Reviewed by Anwen 7th October 2024

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A wonderful place to stay in a lovely location. Fantastic views and soundscape. Car charging point was a bonus.

Reviewed by Dave 6th September 2024

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Reviewed by Daniel 23rd August 2024

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Absolutely amazing accommodation,had everything you would need for self catering. The accommodation was high spec well maintained and clean to a high standard. The location was excellent not to far from most family attractions and descent pubs. We would highly recommend it.

Reviewed by Linda 17th May 2024

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Beautiful apartment very comfy. Brilliant location for walking. Well equipped. Thoroughly recommend.

Reviewed by Scott 3rd May 2024

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It's a genuinely distinctive property and has some interesting local history. As a caution there are steep steps to go up/down and the access road may demand reasonable ground clearance of your car. The location is brilliant - direct access to the path to the Tennyson monument and onto the Needles, a flat walk across the island to Yarmouth (5km awaRead morey), a beach a few minutes away too, and for those of an active bent the round island bike route is at the bottom of the drive. Comfortable, quiet. Hide

Reviewed by Chris 29th March 2024

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Just fantastic!

Reviewed by Sherill 22nd March 2024

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On the whole a magnificent interesting property and ideally located in the best part of the island and suited perfectly for exploration. The views were second to none.

Reviewed by Richard 3rd November 2023

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Lovely cottage with great history. Really well converted to high standard. Right on the coastal path and short walk down to the bay. Very nice stay.

Reviewed by Simon 6th October 2023

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We really enjoyed our stay at this unique apartment. It was everything we hoped it would be, located in a great part of the island. We really have nothing bad to say about it. It was really lovely to be able to bring our dog and the car charger was a great help.

Reviewed by Duncan 29th September 2023

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Lovely accommodation in a perfect location.

Reviewed by Angela 8th September 2023

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The Redoubt was amazing the 4 of us loved it. The outside was very interesting we had a lovely see view and were surprised to see people swimming every morning. Its a very quirky place something you wont come across very often. It has an open plan lounge kitchen and diner, and all mod cons. The beds were comfortable the quilts were warm pillows sofRead moret, the bedrooms all a good size. The Isle of Wight is a beautiful place with plenty of things to do for young or old. We'll no doubt come again. Hide

Reviewed by Helen 1st September 2023

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We had a great stay in a comfortable and stylish apartment in a wonderful setting. The apartment was spotlessly clean, bedding and towels all high quality. Manager Simon very friendly and there if we needed him. We enjoyed hearing about the history of the fort. We would definitely recommend the caponier.

Reviewed by Rebecca 18th August 2023

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What a really special place! The location, history and views are amazing. We were just so sorry we had to leave. We !ove the Isle of Wight and this was perfect. The coastal path is literally on the door step for amazing views and walks. Compton bay is just a five min drive for a lovely beach for body boarding and if you are feeling brave freshwaterRead more bay has swimmers a plenty in the mornings! Hide

Reviewed by Steve 11th August 2023

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Reviewed by Lisa 4th August 2023

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We had a lovely holiday in the Upper Caponier early August. It is a nice spacious property for a family with high quality bedding and towels. It was lovely and clean on arrival and the kitchen is well stocked with crockery and utensils, as well as a few bits for cleaning. This is helpful as there aren't any restaurants in Freshwater Bay except a piRead morezza van so we did our own cooking mostly. It was cool in the property on an evening, so a jumper and slippers are handy. We'd happily return. Hide

Reviewed by Nicola 28th July 2023

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Great accommodation, we felt instantly at home, and had a very comfortable stay. Sociable living, dining & kitchen area is spacious & well equipped. Bedrooms are well furnished, with comfy beds, & feather bedding. Private parking area with electric car charger was a real bonus. Private enclosed garden area, shared by both apartments, is ideal for dRead moreogs. View of the sea gives a glimpse of the beautiful bay. Freshly made pizza van & beer bus were welcome additions to the bay. Hide

Reviewed by Helen 1st July 2023

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We had a really lovely week, thank you Simon was very knowledgeable and suggested some lovely walks. We enjoyed playing the Manopoly game that was kindly available at the property. The only improvement that we would suggest is a few basics to have been at the property, for example a pint of milk, tea, coffee, dishwasher tablets and some laundry detRead moreergent. Also the gas to the fire was turned off. It would have been nice to have had the ambient glow as was in the pictures of the property. Hide

Reviewed by Melissa 16th June 2023

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The whole area and particularly our apartment was a brilliant space to stay in. Clean, spacious, well thought out touches and everything utterly convenient and available. We will definitely be back! Thank you.

Reviewed by Maureen 9th June 2023

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Unusual and comfortable accommodation. The location was great, and we enjoyed swimming at Freshwater bay (which was very close)

Reviewed by Jill 2nd June 2023

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We had a lovely weeks holiday at Fort Redoubt. the weather was fantastic which helped. Excellent apartment, nice & clean and well equipped for our needs. The beds were very comfortable. It is situated very near the Coastal path which suited us as we like to walk. It is a lovely bay but the beach has large pebbles to walk over before entering the seRead morea. If you like to visit gardens, there is a lovely one 5 minutes away at Farringdon House. Also Mottisham Gardens 15 minutes. Hide

Reviewed by Peter 26th May 2023

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Reviewed by Eve 5th May 2023

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Fort Redoubt was just a heavenly place to stay, but my arthritic knees and hips didnt like the 19 steps down to the Upper Caponier.

Reviewed by Martyn 14th April 2023

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Fort Redoubt is a unique / ideally placed base for a holiday on the Isle of Wight. The Caponiers spacious and well equipped. An ideal location from which to spend a memorable holiday on the island. When we come back to the island this is where we will be based. Recommended.

Reviewed by Zoe 7th April 2023

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A fantastic unique apartment in a wonderful location. We enjoyed a great few days and would highly recommend it. Easy access to walks, the beach, great cafes and the booze bus!

Reviewed by Sharon 1st April 2023

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Reviewed by Jenny 3rd March 2023

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You access the property through a tunnel and then descend c19 steps. Once inside you will find it warm and cosy with an open plan layout giving a feeling of plenty of space. The kitchen is well equipped with an electric cooker and hob, which are fan assisted and cook quicker than our gas appliances. You can only use steel pans on the hob and these Read moreare all provided. There is a large upright fridge freezer, a kettle, toaster and a microwave. A very nice property with numerous walks near by. Hide

Reviewed by Stephen 23rd December 2022

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Lovely apartment in a fabulous location. The owners are very friendly owners and it was a great place to spend Christmas!

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LOCATION

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