Guests say
Apple Tree Cottage is a charming, well-equipped holiday home in a picturesque village setting, ideal for families and dog owners. Guests praise the spacious, well-stocked kitchen, comfortable beds, and beautiful garden, perfect for relaxing or play. The local pub is friendly and serves good food. While the cottage's characterful steep stairs and proximity to the road may not suit everyone, most guests enjoyed a cosy, memorable stay and would recommend the property.
Most guests found the cottage clean and comfortable, especially the beds and bathroom. However, a few noted issues on arrival, such as sticky surfaces and dead flies, which were quickly addressed by the host.
The cottage is well located for exploring the Isle of Wight, with a lovely village atmosphere and a welcoming local pub. Some guests mentioned the proximity to a busy road and lack of nearby shops as minor drawbacks.
Guests appreciated the comfortable beds, spacious bathroom, and cosy living areas. The steep, narrow stairs may be challenging for those with mobility issues, and the cottage is not ideal for the frail or very young children.
The kitchen is exceptionally well equipped, and the garden is secure and well maintained. There are plenty of games and even a vinyl collection for entertainment. Some minor maintenance issues were noted, such as tired decor and a small TV.
The host is responsive and provides thoughtful touches such as torches for dark nights and a range of board games. While some guests mention these extras, please note that gifts or special provisions are not guaranteed.
About this property
This beautiful property is situated on the Isle of Wight; it boasts a lovely garden with a summerhouse and BBQ..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Electric Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Range, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher
Utility Room: (1 Step) Washing Machine
Sun Room.
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Roll Top Bath, Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. Enclosed lawned garden with summerhouse, sitting-out area, garden furniture and barbecue. On road parking. No smoking. Please note: There are 16 steps and a sloping bank in the garden.. This charming Grade ll listed thatched cottage, the end one of a row, is located along the village road, close to the local shop, post office and pub serving food. Having been lovingly restored and modernised, this delightful holiday cottage offers homely and comfortable accommodation, with features such as beams and ornamental fire surrounds. There is also a long, raised, enclosed garden which is a perfect place to enjoy the warm weather and a barbecue, and there is also a summerhouse and seating area. The Isle of Wight has a wealth of footpaths and bridleways, and is reputed to have more footpaths per square mile than any other English county. Discover an amazing variety of beautiful and varied scenery which changes according to the season, including rolling hills, towering cliffs, valley marshes, rich farmland, woodland, ancient churches, picturesque villages - some serving cream teas, and many historic traditional inns and pubs. There are also many award-winning beaches, many with golden sands, as well as coves and bays to explore. Also for the outdoor enthusiast, try watersports, golf, riding, fishing, hang gliding, sailing, fishing or birdwatching. Other places of interest include Carisbrooke Castle, Osborne House, Ventnor Botanical Gardens, the rock formations of The Needles, Blackgang Chine, Robin Hill Adventure Park, the Garlic Farm, Donkey Sanctuary, Amazon World, the steam railway, Flamingo Park, Falconry Centre, Dinosaur Museum, Pearl Centre, Tiger Zoo and butterfly park. Visit the historic villages of Godshill, Shanklin Old Village or Brighstone. Shop 100 yards, pub and restaurant 300 yards.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Small dog/s only allowed.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Carisbrooke Castle
- Osborne House
- Model Village Godshill
- Brading Roman Villa
- Dinosaur Isle
- Hovercraft Museum
- Castlehaven Beach
Reviews (11)
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Confirmed Guest
Overall a lovely cottage, stairs are a bit steep and had to get used to being so close to a road. Garden is lovely, our dog enjoyed exploring there. Local pub very welcoming.
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Patricia Baker
Quite dangerous entering and leaving the property, being straight onto a busy road. Very steep stairs.
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Confirmed Guest
Great location and beautiful looking cottage. I would say the internal decor is looking a little tired and needs a 'touch up'. Stairs are quite tight and steep, especially if you struggle with mobilisation.The Wi-Fi was just about OK, with a poor BT home hub from an analogue copper phone line! No fibre just yet. No signal in to the garden and would recommend a range extender or access point upstairs and in the garden due to the cottage walls being so thick and garden being so long.The local pub, 'The Crown' is OK and the outside seating is lovely. I would say the food is average with prices higher than expected for the food served, possibly due to not much passing trade and being a tourist location.There are no local shops to buy essentials, such as milk etc. as the post office was closed the entire time we were there and had to travel to Newport where the Sainsbury's provided everything we needed.Some lovely places to visit and made the most of the time we had. Highlights include the Garlic Farm, Ventnor, Shanklin, The Needles and Bembridge (Lane End) as it has a great natural barrier (once the tide is out) for kayaking and paddle boarding safely.