Guests say
Beech Cottage is praised for its peaceful location, sea views, and comfortable setting. Guests appreciate the sun-trap garden and the cottage's proximity to the beach and coastal path. While some minor issues with cleanliness and kitchen equipment were noted, the overall sentiment is positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
Most guests found Beech Cottage to be clean and tidy, with one mentioning it was 'very clean'. However, a few reviews noted the presence of cobwebs, spiders, and a maggot issue in the food waste bin, suggesting room for improvement in this area.
The location is highly praised for its tranquillity, beautiful sea views, and proximity to the beach and coastal path. It is considered ideal for exploring the island, despite a mention of the coastal path being diverted.
Guests describe the cottage as comfortable, with a 'lovely comfy lounge and bedroom'. The property is seen as a home from home, suggesting a high level of comfort for visitors.
The cottage is generally well-equipped, but some guests noted a lack of kitchen items and suggested improvements like a larger TV and additional cleaning tools. The need for clearer access arrangements to the larger garden was also mentioned.
There are no mentions of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
About this property
Nestled moments from the coastal path, Beech Cottage provides the perfect seaside retreat for a small family or friends alike..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVDs, Woodburner
Dining room.
Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Bunk (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Economy 7 heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-FI included. Initial fuel for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair. Welcome pack. Enclosed garden with patio, terrace, sitting-out area and garden furniture. On road parking. No smoking.. This lovely, bright and airy, semi-detached holiday cottage, with lovely sea views from many of the rooms, nestles just moments away from the coastal path and is set adjacent to the owner’s home, in the peace and tranquillity of this southern part of the island, with its own micro-climate of good weather. Guests have further access to tiered terraces and sitting-out areas with far reaching sea views, by arrangement with the owner. Although a super bolthole away from any hustle and bustle, this property is a 5-minute drive from the cosmopolitan town of Ventnor, with its popular shingle and sandy beach, where freshly caught fish of the day can be purchased at the marina. Blackgang Chine is nearby, the oldest themed attraction in the UK, and also within easy reach are the Needles and Alum Bay. Other attractions include Ventnor Botanical Gardens, Isle of Wight Pearl, Dinosaur Isle, a donkey sanctuary and Calbourne Water Mill, which has a 17th-century working watermill. Osborne House and Gardens (Queen Victoria’s holiday residence), and Carisbrooke Castle are a short distance away. The sailing towns of Yarmouth and Cowes, and the popular resorts and Shanklin and Sandown are nearby. The island can be explored from the open-top buses that stop regularly at various collection points. Beach 300 yards. Shop 500 yards, pub and restaurant 2 miles.
Free WiFi
There is a locked gate to several upper terraces with seating, guests will need to request access from the owner.
There are drops in the garden.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Castlehaven Beach
- Godshill Model Village
- Carisbrooke Castle
Reviews (14)
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Naomi
Lovely clean cottage, very comfortable and was like home from home. Beautiful views too.
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Monika Czerwinska
Brilliant little cottage. Would thoroughly recommend it !
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Stiven
A lovely little cottage with a great view. Would love to visit again!