Four months of lockdown, time to get out and about. Perhaps the Great British public will take this opportunity to explore parts of the UK they have never experienced? Who knows? We hope that some will try new places, adventures and come to visit us on the Isle of Wight. In our small part of the world it's been like a ghost town, a really pleasant one - sunshine, beaches, gardening, family - we've all had time to do different things. 
How will the kids survive with guests again? They (we all have) have got used to an existence of Sunday morning breakfasts on the veranda, homeschooling in the dining room, throwing wet swimmers everywhere, Roxy our family dog wandering around and settling at the toes of one child, zooming about on their bikes. 
It's all a bit strange.
We live in a stunning house with masses of history, beauty, tranquility and in an amazing location, I think we've all fallen in love with Life at Lisle Combe during our lockdown. Perhaps now is the time to share it again!
We look forward to welcoming our guests to our home.

Life at Lisle Combe has changed dramatically this Easter. Bedrooms sitting empty, breakfasts just for us, bread making and cookie cutting. We have no guests and no events for the next few months - vastly different from our planned start of the season! Back in January we were watching the events developing in China, thankful that we were no where near, checking the calendar for gaps when we could fit in potential guests!  Every weekend from the end of March until October, busy with something going on!! 
Instead this Easter, we are chopping wood, digging the vegetable beds, planning some painting and spending so much more time with the children.  How life changes and throws in those challenges ;-)
We are so lucky to live here and able to enjoy the garden (daffodils and tulips looking good) and space in the house. 
Keep safe and stay well everyone, we look forward to welcoming our friends, guests and neighbours back to Lisle Combe in (we hope) the not too distant future!

Welcome to 2020, the start of a new decade, can you believe that we hadn't even seen an iPad in 2010!! Technology is changing life so quickly, even in Lisle Combe where life can at times be 20th century! We have attempted to update the WiFi over the past year and with some success, it now reaches into our twin bedded room and the Drawing room, which means we are all set for a new direction of business meetings and brainstorming. No interruptions, peace and quiet in a stunning location! Gets the creative business mind galloping. Please contact Ruth for details.
​We are closed for B&B during the months of January, February and most of March, which means we can catch up with the dreaded paperwork, decorate rooms and make home improvements! The sun was shining today (a rare occasion it would seem) and so we have been clearing drains and guttering, oh the joys!!  
Our events calendar continues to grow with both private and our own events. This year we have pop up pubs, breakfast week, cream teas, weddings and sewing retreats, so watch this space for details throughout the year.

Best wishes and Happy New Year, Ruth & Rob & the boys
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As 2019 draws to a close, with our charity events and Christmas High Tea, life at Lisle Combe continues in it's own little way!  
After a very busy season of Bed and Breakfast guests it's good to spend time organising our charity events. The Masquerade Casino Evening was a great success, raising over £700 for Ventnor Cricket Club, our guests loved the excitement of the Roulette Wheel and Black Jack tables. We also held a 'Black Friday' coffee morning and pop up shop which we are delighted to say raised just over £160 for the Mountbatten Hospice. 
December saw our first ever Christmas High Teas, hours spent decorating the house with greenery from the garden, gave a traditional festive feel to Lisle Combe. Cakes cooked and in the freezer, we can now make scones blindfolded!! Guests arrived with empty stomachs ready to munch on sandwiches, scones and clotted cream and a selection of cakes. After a glass of fizzy and plenty of chatter, happy guests left with a doggie bag of cakes for later!
2020 starts with our now established 'Breakfast Week' at the end of January and a 'pop up' pub to welcome in the New Year. Bookings look good already, with 4 weddings to look forward to and plenty of afternoon teas to prepare scones......

Advance notice:

Pop Up Pub on Burn's Night, Saturday 25th January, from 7pm - 11pm. Kilts optional .....

Lisle Combe Breakfast Week from Monday 27th January - Friday 31st January 2020.
Please come and join us for a Full English breakfast! 9am-12noon Breakfast costs £9.50 and includes a full English breakfast (with vegetarian/gluten free options) plus tea/coffee and toast.
New for 2020, we can even offer a glass of fizzy after 11am! Brunch served after 11am costs £12.50
Advance bookings only

Lots happening at Lisle Combe now that our Bed and Breakfast season is drawing to a close.....

Thursday 7th November - Pop Up Pub - 7pm to 10.30pm
Join us for the last pub of the year. No fireworks but plenty of chatter and log fires burning!

Saturday 23rd November - Masquerade Casino Evening - 7pm to 11.30pm. Come and join us, raising much needed funds for Ventnor Cricket Club. Tickets £15 (in advance) includes welcome drink and casino chips! Dress - black tie, fabulous dresses and mysterious masks!

Friday 29th November - Black Friday Coffee Morning for Mountbatten Hospice.
Cakes, coffee, designer clothes and gift ideas! Can you beat this mix?

Christmas High Tea
​Monday 9th December, Tuesday 10th December, Wednesday 11th December, Thursday 12th December
Treat yourself, friends, family or colleagues and indulge in a sumptuous High Tea. All served on vintage crockery in the elegant surroundings of Lisle Combe. £15 per person, book your table between 3pm and 5pm and enjoy a selection of sandwiches, a variety of delicious homemade cakes and scones served with clotted cream and jams. Tea/Coffee and a festive glass of bubbly.
Call Ruth and Robert on 852582 or email:ruth@lislecombe.co.uk

Not forgetting our annual Breakfast Week in January 2020 - watch this space for details!

Please contact us on 01983 852582 for tickets and details of any of the above events.

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