Guests say
Halcyon is a charming and well-equipped cottage in Freshwater, praised for its tasteful decor, comfortable beds, and excellent location close to local amenities and scenic walks. Guests appreciated the peaceful setting, pretty garden, and easy access to Freshwater Bay and other West Wight attractions. The cottage is ideal for couples or small families, offering good value for money. Minor drawbacks mentioned include occasional road noise, a firm mattress, and some limitations with parking and garden furniture, but overall, guests found their stays relaxing and enjoyable.
Multiple reviews highlight the cottage as clean and well-presented, with guests noting the high standard of equipment and overall tidiness. No significant cleanliness issues were reported.
The location is frequently praised for its proximity to Tesco, Freshwater Bay, and local attractions. Guests appreciated the peaceful area and easy access to walks and public transport, with only minor mentions of road noise.
Guests found the cottage comfortable, with cosy bedrooms and a relaxing atmosphere. Some noted the house stays cool in summer and would be cosy in winter. A few mentioned a firm mattress and the living room being small for larger groups.
The cottage is described as well-equipped, with a good kitchen, hot water, and thoughtful touches like washing up liquid and dishwasher tablets. Some minor issues were noted with WiFi reliability and garden furniture, but overall facilities met or exceeded expectations.
Guests appreciated the attention to detail, such as the provision of basic kitchen supplies and high-quality equipment. While some reviews mention thoughtful touches, please note that specific gifts or extras are not guaranteed.
About this property
This beautiful cottage is the perfect place for a romantic get away or to explore the Isle of Wight..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, DVD Player, Open Fire
Dining room: Electric Woodburner
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Freezer, Fridge, Microwave
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed (Flexible Sleeping Only)
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Rear garden with garden furniture. Private parking for 1 large car or 2 small cars, additional on-road parking. No smoking. Please note: There is an unfenced pond in the garden.. Welcome to Halcyon. This delightful semi-detached cottage is just a short walk to Freshwater Bay, the perfect place for a relaxing and romantic coastal getaway on the Isle of Wight. Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this property has been finished to a high standard in keeping with the traditional cottage feel. Stepping from the light and spacious hallway, where there is space to hang coats after a walk along the coastline, into the cosy living room, you notice the cottage feel, with an open fireplace, hidden Smart TV and relaxing seating for guests to enjoy. In the dining room there is seating for all guests and an electric wood burner-effect fire. French doors lead on the rear garden patio area where you will find garden furniture to enjoy the sun and evening sky. There is a door from the kitchen which leads on to the rear garden. Upstairs you will find two double bedrooms, a single room, family bathroom with rain head shower and a separate toilet. Outside the property is mainly laid to lawn with a patio area.
A visit to the Isle of Wight would not be complete without a trip to see The Needles which is approximately a 10-minute drive from the property. Freshwater Bay is perfect for paddling and enjoying the beach, and offers some water sports. Golf is available at Freshwater Bay Golf Club which is approx. 1 mile away, offering fantastic views across the bay. Walkers and cyclists, can use local paths, long distance trails and the sea path, or even complete the whole island which is just under 70 miles around. The location of the property offers many different activities or you can just relax there. Military Road is one place to visit--the uninterrupted views across the English Channel are something to be seen; don’t forget the camera. Local shops, restaurants and pubs are all within walking distance of Halcyon. Travel is via ferry from Lymington, Southampton or Portsmouth. Yarmouth is the nearest car and foot passenger ferry terminal, 3 miles from the property. The holiday starts as soon as you step on the ferry.
Free WiFi
There is open water in the property grounds.
Nearby points of interest
- Carisbrooke Castle
- Osborne House
- Sammy Miller Museum
- Model Village Godshill
- Red House Museum and Gardens
- Castlehaven Beach
Reviews (10)
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Confirmed Guest
Halcyon on Isle of Wight is a superb rental that we’d gladly stay at again (and again). Quality and thoughtfulness of the house is top-notch, with very little exception.It’s location on a 40mph arterial road has two manageable drawbacks: road noise while not close to constant can be a distraction mainly for the one street-facing bedroom; double-paned window cuts car noise significantly but inhibits open window when temperatures rise. Also, pulling out in a car from the driveway can be daunting, as the house is on a slight bend and often requires a combination of speedy egress and oncoming traffic cooperation. We never had any ‘close calls’ pulling out, but it nevertheless entailed some agility and moxy.We thoroughly enjoyed our time in the well-appointed house, and felt totally comfortable and at-ease with the verdant, countryside setting.Halcyon is walkable to a large Tesco, a garden centre and the wonderful Freshwater Bay beach, and a bit beyond Tesco to the largely residential village of Freshwater. F’water Bay is gorgeous but a) is pebble beach, b) virtually no waves for those who care and c) beyond a semi-posh restaurant and an ice cream shack largely devoid of shops/development; the sole small carpark is free after 6pm.Short (5-10 minute) drives to all the West Island highlights is a big bonus. But be mindful that much of IoW life/activities/shops happens in central and even more so, eastern island. Farthest destinations (eg Rye, Sandown, etc.) are 40-minutes max drive.Thank you very much! to the owners of Halcyon for making their property available to the public - we loved our stay there and hope to come back soon!
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Nicola
This is a delightful cosy cottage that has been very tastefully decorated. It was just 2 of us who stayed here. We felt very much at home, so relaxing. Quite cool considering we had warm nights which was a relief. It would be very cosy in the winter months with the open fire. The garden was very pretty too (watch out for the midges though).All the equipment was of a high standard and we had everything we needed. Just the little things like washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets, salt n pepper etc, makes a big difference. Thank you. If you're not used to traffic noise, this is the only drawback of the front room bedroom (the is a double and single room at the back of the house), if it's a warm night and you need to open the window. It is quite a busy road, though the late of night it's quiet.We didn't have a car which wasn't a problem. The breezer bus from the ferry stopped just a couple of minutes walk from the house and the bus stop for the no.7 to Yarmouth & Newport is about a 10 minute walk away. There is also a Tesco's Superstore there too. We had a Tesco delivery for when we arrived, so we were all set. Freshwater Bay is about a 10 minute walk away, down a lane and a public footpath. A very pleasant walk. You can also walk to Easton down the same lane, where I recommend the Piano Bar for brunch or lunch, the thatched church and access Tennyson Down to the Needles. The circular walk from Freshwater to Yarmouth along the estuary is a must. I would definitely recommend this accommodation.
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Confirmed Guest
Nice little cottage in a peaceful location. Comfy beds, plenty of hot water. Had everything we needed. The cottage sleeps 5 but only really room for 4. We might have sat out in the garden but the garden chairs were not ready for use and we didn't fancy cleaning them. Otherwise, all good.