Palmerston House is an impressive 3 bedroom terraced house, part of the 150 year old Grade I listed Golden Hill Fort. The Fort is surrounded by Golden Hill Country Park, located between the harbour town of Yarmouth and the village of Freshwater. 360 degree views from the communal roof garden stretch across the Solent, English Channel and West Wight countryside. This family friendly home away from home sleeps 7 in 3 double bedrooms (1 ensuite) and has a spacious open plan kitchen/living room.
The space
Please note: check in is after 5pm and check out is before 9.30am.
On the ground floor there is an entrance hall with coat stand, family bathroom (with a deep bath and overhead shower) and three bedrooms, all good sized doubles with the master benefitting from a superking bed and shower room en-suite. The second bedroom has a double bed and the third is fitted with a double and single bed. There are large sash windows and high ceilings allowing for a light and airy feel. A travel cot and child’s floor mattress are available.
Upstairs the well equipped open plan kitchen is fitted with marble worktops, integrated kitchen appliances including; large fridge, large freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer and a coffee machine. There is a breakfast bar with bar stools. A high chair is available.
The living room area has two leather sofas, one of which pulls out as a sofa bed. There is a wall mounted TV with freeview and a DVD player. There is a 6-8 seater dining table and separate writing desk. Please note if visiting with very young children there is no stair gate for upstairs.
The upper floor has a beautiful red brick vaulted ceiling with mood lighting. A mix of underfloor heating and radiators heat the property.
Guest access
Access to the Fort is via a gated tunnel. Codes for gates will be provided with information pack. Two designated car parking spaces available directly outside Palmerston House (within courtyard).
Guests can access the house via the front door on the ground floor, there is also an exterior door on the upper floor via the communal balcony.
Other things to note
Please note: check in is after 5pm and check out before 9.30am.
Golden Hill Fort is a mix of residential and holiday homes. No loud music or parties allowed. Please do not hang washing outside. Please note there is an open pond with fountain in the courtyard. This is a no smoking property.
Please let us know in advance if you need the sofa bed (small double), travel cot or pouffe mattress (small single) made available for your stay. We would appreciate it if you could bring your own beach towels rather than using the white bathroom towels at the beach.
Please note - check in (after 5pm) and check out (before 9.30am) are not flexible during peak times.
If bringing a dog please do not let it on the beds or furniture. Please walk your dog in the country park rather than within the Fort. Dogs must be kept on leads within the courtyard and are not allowed on the roof garden,
We are in the process of updating the furnishings and home decor - watch this space for updated photos and descriptions!