Holiday Cottages In Emsworth To Rent

Reed - verified booking

"This was our 1st visit to S14211 having been recommended by our son & his family who visited August 2017. It had a lot to live up to compared to our previous venue that we had stayed at twice a year for the last 15 years & had recently closed down due to owners retirement. (We are former Island residents). The en-suite bedroom was ideal for our 39 yr old autistic son, especially having a TV, which saved us having to bring one for him! Generally there were no real issues except no mattress protector on the 5 ft (2nd bedroom bed). Also in that bedroom the wardrobe doors should be the other way round so that the mirrored door can be used without banging elbows on the adjacent wall & standing in the small gap between the robe & chest of drawers (there are no other mirrors in that room). The stair gate should be easily removable (negotiating it to carry suitcases /base up & down is a pain) & should be available as necessary). Oven & grill pan needs a good proper clean ( didn't use it - where was the grill pan handle?) Lower dishwasher basket/tray needs at least new wheels or replacing. Having made all these comments, we are returning for 2 weeks in September as we booked this at that the same time as our most recent visit - we did really ENJOY our stay at S14211 - comfortable beds & sofas, many extras like you have at home. plenty of spare linen/towels + the tea/coffee/milk & bottle of wine there on arrival + very friendly & helpful caretaker Danny set the tone for an enjoyable stay - thank you!"

Rebecca - verified booking

"It's hard to say what the best thing about Bowden is: braving the wind to stand on the private beach at midnight on Christmas Eve; cooking Christmas dinner with red squirrels feeding outside the window; sitting in the conservatory watching the sky get dark across the beautiful grounds; running your hands over the banisters, lovingly restored with 24 coats of varnish; chatting to Peter the owner over coffee; piling into the living room with wine, cake and board games... The house is historic, majestic, magical and beautifully crafted, with space for a large extended family group to eat together and play together, or to spread out over several rooms for a variety of activities. A minor drawback is the disparity between the sweeping grandeur of the first floor and the servants quarters on the second floor: bedroom and bathroom arrangements need some negotiation to keep all group members happy! It was a privilege to be the first guests for Christmas 2017 and to feel that we honoured Peter's vision of bringing his beloved family home back to life for a new chapter in the house's history."

Vicky - verified booking

"We stayed at S37352 as a family of three with a 22 month old. The property is spacious and well equipped with all the amenities we needed, including tea, coffee and sugar. It was lovely to be welcomed with a pint of milk and custard creams. We had an issue with the travel cot on arrival but within 30mins of us leaving a message, the property agent text to advise they would arrange for a new one to be delivered so excellent customer service. I was slightly worried about the number of reviews on the leaking shower but I’m pleased to say it’s been fixed and it’s much larger than in the photo! Probably one of the best showers!The parking for the property is on a shared driveway. We had an estate and as long as we parked close to the garage on the left it was fine for the neighbor to get in&out. The master bedroom was very spacious and has a very large comfortable bed."

Paul - verified booking

"We arrived to a very clean and tidy S37352 with all the facilities as advertised. Parking is fine but you do have to pull up very close to the garage door so that the neighbour can access his garage. Might be an issue with a large SUV or long estate vehicle, but no problem for us.A short walk to the high street with a local Co-op open until 11pm, with a Co-op supermarket just another 5 mins walk. Very easy access to the cliff top with wonderful views.Bedrooms large and airy - perhaps curtains as well as shutters for the summertime? Main double very comfortable. Bunk bed in 2nd bedroom a bit rickety and previous visits have commented on this for a while in the visitors book.Lots to do within 30 min drive.Overall, a lovely stay. Would definitely return."

Jeanette - verified booking

"This flat is very nice and once you have scaled the steep stairs to the bedrooms there is a small sea view. It's very tired and would benefit from some colour. It was clean when we arrived. The radiator in the bathroom does bot work properly, water poured in the kitchen window when It rained. The dishwasher was not very clean. There was no toilet roll ,not even a half roll, in the loo after a long journey. The toilet seat was wonky and had been reported previously but not repaired. The shower would benefit from a wiper blade for the glass. Lots of nice clean towels and bedding. Definitely needs a wi fi booster. Parts of it very dated. Would not stay again because I never go anywhere twice. Our week was blessed with 5 of 7 days of great weather."