Island Life Magazine Ltd August/September 2015 | Page 152
What makes
Wight Island Escapes
a home?
I
t’s a question I was asked recently
and it’s one I’ve been pondering
ever since. At the Newport agency
of NFU Mutual we insure all manner
of properties, from large manor
houses and listed properties, through
to state of the art contemporary
homes and quaint cottages. In fact,
the range of homes we insure is as
diverse as the people who own them.
According to a recent survey,
British homeowners plan to spend
£24.3billion on home improvements
in 2015. And, whilst I am certain that
a great deal of attention will be paid
to elements such as the design and
choosing those all-important colour
schemes, I am less certain that all
homeowners will revise the sum
insured on their household insurance
to ensure that their newly improved
property is adequately insured.
Unfortunately, choosing home
insurance is not as interesting
as selecting your new kitchen or
ensuring that you appoint the right
builder. However, it is one of the
most important things you can do
to protect your property and all the
things that make your house a home.
For further details about home
insurance or to arrange a valuation
please call the Newport agency
on 01983 623 861 or email
[email protected]
Dores Hill Farm
Emporium
Kynges House, West Street, Brading, PO36 0DN
t. 01983 303303
e. [email protected]
w. www.wightislandescapes.com
Briddlesford Road, Wootton Bridge, PO33 4RX
m. 07515 931383
A
D
s the Isle of Wight’s appeal as a holiday
destination continues to flourish, the people
at Brading-based Wight Island Escapes have
been working flat out to add to their portfolio of
properties this year.
Even as the summer season was getting under way,
the self-catering accommodation company was still
adding appealing new venues to the books – from
cosy one bedroom cottages to spacious luxury barn
conversions and period seaside houses.
The company, which launched in 2012, is run by
husband and wife team Terry and Debby Hallett,
along with their small, professional team.
“We all grew up on the Island,” said Debby, “so
over the years we’ve developed a comprehensive
knowledge of this very popular holiday destination.
“We like nothing more than being able to share this
with our clients, and pride ourselves on the excellent
service we can offer to both property owners and
visitors”.
The company can provide accommodation for last
minute breaks, short breaks and long stay holidays
and takes time to match the perfect property with
each client’s requirements.
For holiday property owners looking for an extra
income, or visitors looking for the perfect base to
explore the Island, Wight Island Escapes is an obvious
first port of call.
Debby says that no matter how busy they are, the
door of the Brading office is always open to callers for
an informal chat and a cup of tea.
oreshill Farm Emporium has been colourfully
described as ‘The Isle of Wight Souk’ after it
reminded one customer of an exotic bazaar
or marketplace where you never quite know what
you’re going to stumble across!
Indeed, the emporium prides itself on having the
most eclectic mix of vintage and retro wares and
looks out for ‘different’ and ‘unique’ items.
This summer is seeing the arrival of new traders
with very specific interests – from vinyl records to
vintage clothing and handbags, and an amazing
ra