The Old Post Office

All the essential details.

Here's your full run down of this place, inside and out...

Inside

Keyhaven and its marshes are named ‘cû hæfen’ in Old English and is a harbour where cows and sheep were shipped to and from the Isle of Wight. Now this pretty hamlet is still a time-zone behind the rest of the world. Not much moves quickly here, except passing flights of birds settling for the evening on the tidal marshes.

The house is beautifully presented for guests. We said sleek and chic and we'll say it again. If you like matching and considered design, then this is the place for you. It's our least eccentrically presented property and everyone who stays here loves it.

Downstairs the sitting room is the biggest place for being social. It used to be the Post Office shop and serving counter and is on the corner of the building with coastal views on both sides. The kitchen is smaller and the view is directly toward the Needles.

Upstairs the style carries on. The bathrooms are big and sparkling. The bedrooms are all lovely. The two biggest are at the front with the coastal views, the twin overlooks the terrace garden at the back. Downstairs there is a good sized children's room with a bunk bed suitable for adults if you don't mind sharing.

Floor plan

Sleeping...

Bedroom 1	Double bed, facing south towards the water. Feather bedding.Travel cot.
Bedroom 2	Double bed, overlooking the water. Feather bedding.
Bedroom 3	Twin room overlooking the private courtyard garden. Feather bedding.
Bedroom 4	Bunk beds, on the ground floor. Feather bedding.

Bathrooms...

One	Downstairs shower room
Two	Family bathroom with roll top bath and separate shower
Three	Shower room

All the rest...

Kitchen	Aga / Electric Hob / Fridge Freezer/ Microwave / Nespresso coffee machine / Dishwasher / Washing machine / Tumble Dryer There is also a charcoal BBQ here.
Mod Cons	Bose speaker system, TV with Freeview
Connectivity	Free WiFi and mobile signal is ok
Kids' Stuff	The house is child friendly with toys and books for children. There is 1 cot (125cm long by 65cm) and 1 highchair. Both front and back garden areas are enclosed.
Pets	Dogs welcome by request for a small charge per dog per stay. There is fantastic walking along the coastal path from here. The beach accepts dogs all year around too.

Outside

To the back of the house is a small and well planted courtyard garden. The terracing is split level and there is a small pergola at the back. Just behind the house, and out of any wind, is a large table, umbrella and chairs - all ready for outdoor meals.

The wind here by the sea can be fairly constant, the area is famed for it's sailing after all, so the courtyard has high walls, to cut out most of the wind. It works well and it's a good sun trap.

The garden to the front wraps around the house and takes the hit from the weather. It's planted with simple daisys, lavender and is laid to lawn behind the picket fence.

Garden

Pretty and private paved courtyard garden for al fresco dining

Parking

There are two allocated parking spaces here. If further parking is required, there is a public car park close by (pay & display). The Old Post Office does not currently have EV charging facilities, or access to charge your car from the mains.

Home truths

The cottage is in the centre of the hamlet on a very narrow lane.

This house is for outdoor loving people who want to get out come rain or shine.  The front garden is enclosed and perfectly formed for small children to wander about freely. If you have older children wanting freedom then Hurst Castle beach is the place to go. Here you have all the space to go wild, make sandcastles and generally romp about.

In the summer the lane in front is popular for cyclists and walkers passing by so you can people watch from the sitting room. Since there is nothing in the village except for the pub, The Gun, which doesn't close late, it's usually very quiet in the evenings.

Log burner is not available for use.

Accessibility

The access to the cottage is flat and there are a few small steps in the little courtyard garden. There is a downstairs bedroom here which has bunks in it and a shower opposite.

So if you are organising a group with less mobile people then read our ideas (and tested excursions) here in our blog 'Holidaying with less mobile folk? Here's where to go, what to do!'

And if you are organising a celebration for those in their 60's + please visit our blog post 'Four easy ideas for memorable 60th, 70th & 80th birthdays'

Booking Information

Included in your booking cost are: all bedding and linen, towels for the house, kitchen essentials, any baby kit you've requested and cleaning the house after you leave. We also supply some treats to get you going for tea when you arrive. Enjoy!

Arrival & Departure

Arrive from:	4pm
Depart before:	10am

Payment Info

Deposit:	50%
Balance Due:	45 days before your stay
Security Deposit:	£500