The Grade II* listed building, which was built in 1824 and was formerly a girls' finishing school and children's activity centre, needs exterior restoration and the addition of eco-lodges to become commercially viable, say the applicants
Listen to News OnTheWight's podcast of when we sat down with one of the main people behind FilmWight - the dedicated IW Film Office - to understand its origins, what it does and how it aims to bring profitable employment to the Isle of Wight
It's highly likely you would have stayed in the Coach House if you visited East Dene on a school trip, or perhaps stayed for a wedding or retreat at some point. See what the future plans for it might be