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Welcome to Arreton Manor, our historical Grade II* Listed private residence, nestled just below the Arreton Down Nature Reserve, in the heart of the Isle of Wight. Unlike hotels, we are a private fully functioning home which just happens to be a historical landmark on our island. Therefore, due to popular demand and the Manor's historical prominence to the island, we have made rooms available to overnight guests so that they can savour its rich history and reviving atmosphere. It is an absolute pleasure to see how people respond to Arreton Manor and we thoroughly enjoy sharing the Manor's history.

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The Manor is steeped in history that stems from before it was first recorded in 872AD in Alfred The Great's Will, the first of the eight British monarchs who were known to own it, including Edward The Confessor, William The Conqueror, Henry VIII, Elizabeth I and Charles I. It is understood that Alfred The Great's mother owned the manor before him and that she had inherited it from her Father. Included in the rich history, James I reviewed his troops on Arreton Down just behind us and his son, Charles I, did the same on our front lawns, both Kings enjoying the manor frequently. Charles I enjoyed relaxing here as well as acting as 'Judge and Jury' in our Court Room during his reign and hid in a cupboard on our first floor when troops came searching for him from Carisbrooke Castle. Queen Victoria graced us with planting a conifer tree on our front lawn and would frequent the manor and its private chapel, now our local church, the medieval St.George's, to attend the grave of Elizabeth Wallbridge. Queen Mary and HRH Prince Philip were also known to enjoy visiting here. The Manor was given to the Quarr Abbey monks who farmed the land for about 400 years, one of our stone floors still has dips in its flagstones where the monks prayed. In 1525, Henry VIII reclaimed the house from the monks as it owned a considerable amount of land all the way up to Fishbourne. The Manor has predominantly been a home in its long history and architecturally it has changed very little since the 1590's and is truly a very handsome and exceptionally fine example of Elizabethan and Jacobean manorial architecture. Although a private home, we have made some rooms available for a more unusual escape. We also have extensive ornamental gardens which are our family's private grounds so they are always evolving and fun for our guests to explore. We are fully licensed so perhaps some wine or a bottle of bubbles in our swim spa while basking in the sun, overlooking the Downs?

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We welcome anyone who needs a haven to relax in or simply an unusual base to explore the island from, singles or couples alike. Guests continuously express that they find our home an exceptionally happy place to stay in and that worries seem to melt away. If you enjoy history and/or Architecture, we are sure that our home would be really fun for you. We are nestled just below the Arreton Down Nature Reserve so we have several walks around our home, one of the best being accessible directly through an old metal gate at the rear of our garden. Being central on the island, we find that we are ideally located to explore the island from. Although very relaxing most of the time with the buzz of a country home around you, the manor does come alive enormously around festive times such as the Isle of Wight Festival, Cowes Week, Bonfire Night, Halloween, Christmas. Please be aware that breakfast is unfortunately not available to guests staying in the main house but The Nook and The Studio still have breakfast available as an extra option.

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We have extensive ornamental gardens to explore, including parterres, knot gardens and a maze. Guests are welcome to share our family's heated 19' Hydropool swim spa except for when it is being used for private events. Open from Spring until the cold weather sets in, usually the end of  October.

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After two wonderful guests became unexpectedly engaged in our gardens, they asked us to have their wedding here so we got a full licence and a wedding licence and we now hold only a handful of weddings as well as other events and celebrations.

 

We have super friendly dogs who roam the property freely (although not allowed in the bedrooms) so we strictly cannot accommodate other pets and we do not advise bookings for those with severe allergies to dogs in the main house but The Nook and Studio are excellent for anyone with allergies. We sadly also cannot accommodate babies or children (below 18) overnight as the manor is Grade II* listed and still functions as our home and therefore impossible to change enough to make it safe for them. Please contact us for advice on rooms if you struggle with steps.

 

So welcome to Arreton Manor! We are a private historical home in which we have selected rooms for guests to enjoy its history and sense of peace. If you are longing for a romantic getaway or an escape with an historical twist, you've found the right place! Popular from honeymooners to the sole traveller, we would be thrilled to have you become part of Arreton Manor's great 1,200 year history!

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We hope to see you soon!

The Pulford Family