Guests say
Winkle Cottage receives high praise for its cleanliness, stunning location, and comfort. Guests appreciate the well-appointed kitchen, cosy living area, and comfortable beds. The picturesque setting with a stream, wildlife, and a garden adds to the charm. Thoughtful touches like a welcome pack and helpful hosts enhance the experience, although gifts are not guaranteed. Some guests suggest an improvement in cookware range.
Reviewers consistently mention the exceptional cleanliness of the cottage, describing it as 'spotlessly clean' and 'exceptionally clean', indicating a very high standard of cleanliness.
The location is frequently described as stunning, idyllic, and picturesque, with a quiet, relaxing atmosphere. Central to the island, it allows easy access to other areas, although walkable amenities are limited.
Guests find the cottage very comfortable, highlighting cosy living areas, comfortable beds, and a warm atmosphere enhanced by a log burner. The comfort level is consistently rated as high.
The cottage is well-equipped with modern furnishings and a good internet connection. However, some guests suggest a better range of cookware would be appreciated, indicating room for improvement in this area.
The hosts' thoughtfulness is evident through the provision of welcome packs and assistance with ferry bookings. While such gifts are mentioned and add to the positive experience, it is politely noted that they are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
The hidden gem of West Wight, Calbourne, is arguably the prettiest village on the island, famous for the film-set perfection of Winkle Street with its audibly babbling brook and thatched cottages..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, Woodburner
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine, Washing Machine
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Fuel for wood burner provided. Welcome pack. Large front garden. Bike store (on request). Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. Winkle Cottage is a beautiful, no-smoking, dog-friendly cottage, perfect for a romantic or family getaway. With large gardens to enjoy whilst watching the beautiful stream pass by, you really will be able to unwind here. The cottage has been decorated and furnished beautifully and you will find this to be very comfortable. You will be greeted with a welcome pack which the host will send you a request before your arrival.
Picturesque Winkle Street in Calbourne was originally known as Barrington Row and it was named after the Barrington family who owned the estate when the first cottages were built in the 1750s. You will almost certainly be visited by families of ducks that will be eager to be fed.
Calbourne offers good accessibility by bicycle to the Military Road which is a cyclist’s paradise. Winkle Cottage has ample private and secure storage facilities for bicycles.
Head on to the west coast of the Isle of Wight you will find the ancient town of Yarmouth with its plentiful restaurants, shops, and bars. Further west you will find the most beautiful beaches, along with the iconic, famous landmark attraction, The Needles, which has so much more to enjoy than the stunning views - it is a destination not to be missed. The range of attractions includes the spectacular chairlift ride, taking you on a journey past the coloured sands cliffs of Alum Bay to the beach. Soak up the breathtakingly beautiful views from the beach and enjoy a paddle in the sea. Or get closer to The Needles by taking a pleasure cruise - the sunsets are incredible here.
The hosts have access to great ferry discounts as a member of trade association, they will be able to help when you book this accommodation.
Free WiFi
The hosts are members of an industry trade body can facilitate flexible ferry bookings on both Wightlink and Red Funnel with up to great discount on listed prices. Shortly after booking, you will receive a no obligation indication of what this would be for your booked dates.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Carisbrooke Castle
- Godshill Model Village
- Hovercraft Museum
- Sammy Miller Museum
- Castlehaven Beach
Reviews (24)
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Hannah B
Superb cottage, true to the pictures and description! We had a wonderful stay in Winkle Cottage, the location is stunning and the accommodation is excellent - a well appointed kitchen, cosy living area and very comfortable beds. Exceptionally clean and welcoming, we will definitely look to stay again in future.
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Andy Dawson
An absolute gem of a cottage. Being fairly central on the island, there's not many places you can't reach in 30 minutes in the car. Though, that being said, walkable amenities are limited. You'll have a gorgeous walk to them though! My only advice would be to bring some slippers!
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Confirmed Guest
Beautifully presented cottage in an idyllic setting Total relaxation