Guests say
Solent Lawns offers a spacious, well-equipped cottage in a fantastic location with beautiful balcony views, making it ideal for a relaxing holiday. Guests appreciated the modern amenities, comfortable stay, and thoughtful touches like binoculars for wildlife watching. While the property is generally tidy and enjoyable, some areas could benefit from deeper cleaning and minor maintenance. The lack of a welcome pack and some basic supplies was noted, but overall, guests had a pleasant experience and many would happily return.
Several guests found the property generally tidy, but there were repeated mentions of areas needing a deep clean, issues with bins, and worn furnishings. Some bedding and towels were described as needing replacement.
The location was consistently praised as excellent, with lovely views from the balcony and easy access to local attractions. Guests enjoyed the setting and the opportunity to observe wildlife.
Most guests found the property comfortable and spacious, with good amenities. However, some noted issues with the settee and bedding, and difficulty regulating heating during colder spells.
The property is well-equipped, but guests reported maintenance issues such as loose taps, faulty plugs, and worn furniture. The lack of instructions for recycling and heating controls was also mentioned.
Guests appreciated touches like binoculars, but noted the absence of a welcome pack and basic supplies such as toilet rolls and bin bags. Please note that gifts or welcome packs are not guaranteed.
About this property
A fantastic contemporary holiday home ideal for sailing fans, water sport lovers, families and weekenders..
Ground Floor:
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, 30" Freeview TV
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 3: Bunk (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 40" TV, Sky, DVD Player, Patio Doors Leading To Balcony
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher.
Heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot and highchair. Garden with garden furniture and barbecue. Balcony with outdoor furniture. Private parking for 4 cars. No smoking.. Situated in a superb elevated location, Solent Lawns is a highly desirable New-England style house only 200 yards from the Gurnard seafront.
You will instantly appreciate the subtle blends of modern day living and comfort which mould together perfectly into this reverse-level house. On the ground floor, the bedrooms provide a perfect area for sleep and relaxation, whilst on the first floor you will find a large open plan living space which includes a kitchen and dining area. From here you can open patio doors onto a large, glass, frameless balcony where you can dine, relax and enjoy the vista.
During summer, you can witness the parade of thousands of yachts competing in various sailing regattas and the ’Round the Island’ race from the comfort of your own balcony whilst treating yourself to some wine. There’s also a useful separate laundry/utility room for when you’ve just got straight off the beach.
Solent Lawns is a short walk away from the village shops, a café, Gurnard Green with a children pirate park, a pub and a popular, award-winning restaurant. Nearby Cowes can be accessed along the seafront, where there are a wide range of shops, pubs and restaurants
Free WiFi
Nearby points of interest
- Osborne House
- Carisbrooke Castle
- HMS Warrior
- Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
- Hovercraft Museum
- Model Village Godshill
- Brading Roman Villa
- HMS Victory
- Solent Sky Museum
- University of Portsmouth
Reviews (8)
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James Kelly
This is a good, well equipped, spacious property in an excellent location but it could and should be excellent! With a little more T&C and attention to detail it could be excellent. Washbasin plugs that don’t fit, settee which with no matter how many cushions are provided is worn and uncomfortable, an untidy garden.But overall good and we would be happy to return.
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Andy Haywood
In a lovely positionWell equipedCould do with a bit of TLC in placesNo welcome pack which is unusualNo instructions for recyclingShower cubicle numerous leaksSettee could do with changing/ deep cleanWe went in a bit of a colder spell and ended up putting 3 oil filled radiators on in the downsrairs bedrooms due to not being able to regulate the heating as signage indicated not to touch any controlsOn the last day we lost all hot water but thanks to the management team this was rectified quicklyOverall we were pleased with the house but as indicated could do with one or two problems ironing out
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Confirmed Guest
Fantastic location and well appointed property. The only negatives for us were the lack of a welcome pack which we’ve had offered in all other properties we’ve stayed in on the island (this being our 3rd trip this year) and the bath towels could do with replacing.