Snaptrip says
Levante Cottage in Cowes offers a prime central location with easy access to local amenities and transport links, ideal for those looking to enjoy the town's vibrant atmosphere. Guests appreciate the property's cleanliness, comfortable beds, and well-equipped kitchen. While some find the proximity to nightlife and public transport contributes to noise, others enjoy the convenience. The cottage's charm and the host's responsiveness are also noted positively.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Reviews on cleanliness are mixed, with several guests finding the property clean and well-presented, while others report issues with maintenance and hygiene. Some mention a damp smell and unclean bathrooms, suggesting room for improvement.
The location is highly praised for its centrality and convenience to shops, restaurants, and the marina. However, the proximity to nightlife and public transport means noise can be an issue, which affects the score.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the property homely, but note that it can feel cramped when at full capacity. The noise from outside also impacts the comfort level for some guests.
Facilities are generally appreciated, especially the kitchen and welcome pack. However, there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as broken lights and a lack of storage space, which suggests a need for attention.
While some guests mention a welcome pack, there is insufficient information to assess the overall thoughtfulness of the host consistently. Therefore, it cannot be guaranteed that such amenities will be provided for every stay.
About this property
This modern terraced cottage sits overlooking the wonderful seaport of Cowes on the Isle of Wight. Set over three floors and with everything you need just a stone's throw away, this is the ideal place to stay for an unforgettable holiday with your family or friends. Step off of West Cowes bustling town centre and into your welcoming home for the week, be greeted by the contemporary sitting room, here you can put your feet up on the snug sofa with the Smart TV to watch at your leisure. The kitchen is immaculately furnished, with claytone furnishings and metro tiles adding a touch of class to the place, enjoy family mealtimes in the quirky dining room with features reminding you of your wonderful coastal location. The ground floor also occupies a stylish, grey tiled family bathroom for your convenience. The tastefully decorated bedrooms come set on the first and second floors, the second floor bedroom is thoughtfully designed to host sleeping accommodation for three people, perfect for bringing your little one along. The master bedroom on the first floor benefits from a lovely en-suite shower room. Cowes provides you with everything that you could wish for and more, with an abundance of places to shop, eat and drink, along with fascinating museums and a glorious sandy beach, there is something to do for everybody. The whole of the Isle of Wight is easily accessible, from the delightful towns and villages to the rural Isle of Wight AONB and the Hamstead Heritage Coast for you outdoor lovers. There is no shortage of things to do in the area surrounding the high-quality Levante.
The port of Cowes is by the mouth of the river Medina on the north coast of the Isle of Wight. It is split into East and West Cowes, both have much to offer, with West Cowes a world-famous yachting centre, with watersports facilities, as well as the cycling gateway to the island. It has a beach and a wealth restaurants, inns and niche shops. East Cowes is known for Osborne House. Cowes is ideal for exploring the island with its beaches, walking country, chines and family attractions such as the The Needles and the Isle of Wight music festival.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Three bedrooms: 1 x second floor triple room with double and single, 1 x king-size with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x double.
Ground floor bathroom with shower over bath, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room (seats 6).
Sitting room (seats 6).
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
As this is a town location, off road parking is available for 1 small to medium car at Cross Street car park - full details will be provided with your welcome pack.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1 minute walk, pub 3 minute walk.
Note: Washer/dryer in bathroom cupboard.
Note: Second floor bedroom has direct access to the staircase.
Nearby points of interest
- Osborne House
- Carisbrooke Castle
- HMS Warrior
- Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
- Hovercraft Museum
- HMS Victory
- Brading Roman Villa
- Model Village Godshill
- Royal Armouries: Fort Nelson
- University of Portsmouth
Reviews (24)
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Paul
The cottage itself is starting to look a little tiered in our opinion and could do with a few things looking at, such as - 1. Sofa's could do with good clean or replacing/throws over maybe? 2. flooring in places could do with looking at. 3. Oven was filthy, which we would not use as a result (cleaning contractors should be noting this and previous occupants possibly billed for cleaning accordingly) 4. Dishwasher does not clean too well and many dirty plates found as a result 5. Still only one teaspoon lol? 6. Dirty washing left in washing machine and smelt awful (put these in black plastic bag and left in utility cupboard) 7. Shelf in kitchen loose and looks like could fall at any time 8. Damp smell on arrival, could be due to what looks like damp on wall between lounge and dining area 9. Shower temps not great 10. Bath would benefit from non slip mat 11. Bedding and linen nice and cottage on the whole very cosy. 12. Broken mirror in down stair bathroom 13. Only 1 bulb working in dining room light fitting. I hope this is taken as constructive and not meant as a moan and groan. We did enjoy our stay and feel the little details would make everyone's experience much better as as result... We found Cowes to be very friendly with many great pubs and restaurants to choose from. Maybe the owner of this property would benefit from looking at who they use for getting the property ready between lets?
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Susan
It took 10 minutes of running shower to clear this. 4 bulbs missing from 5 bulb ceiling light. Mirror broken. Kitchen tap dripping so wasting water. Only 2 milk pans so insufficient cooking material for 7 people. Insufficient cutlery only 1 teaspoon. Living room too small a seating area for a family of 7. Property in a good area for the town which has nice restaurants and good access to the island but it needs some tlc.
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Craig
The only issue we experienced was with the parking where the allocated parking spot outside No. 32 on Cross Street was already taken by another vehicle for the duration of our stay and had to park it away from the property at a cost of £35. All in all a fabulous weekend away made by the lovely weather.