Guests say
Beech Cottage is a charming and peaceful retreat, praised for its tranquil location, beautiful sea views, and proximity to coastal walks and beaches. Guests frequently mention the cottage’s comfort and homely feel, with many expressing a desire to return. While the majority found the property clean and well-equipped, a few noted minor issues with kitchen supplies, cleaning, and garden furniture. Overall, the cottage offers a relaxing base for exploring the island, with its quiet setting and sun-trap garden being particular highlights.
Most guests found the cottage clean and tidy, though a few mentioned cobwebs, spiders, and occasional lapses in cleaning, particularly in the bedrooms and kitchen.
The location is highly praised for its peace, quiet, sea views, and easy access to coastal paths and attractions, making it ideal for a relaxing getaway.
Guests consistently describe the cottage as comfortable and homely, with cosy lounge and bedroom areas contributing to a restful stay.
Facilities are generally good, with a well-equipped kitchen and pleasant garden, though some guests noted missing kitchen items, basic equipment, and tired garden furniture.
There are no mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
Nestled moments from the coastal path, Beech Cottage provides the perfect seaside retreat for a small family or friends alike..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVDs, Woodburner
Dining room.
Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Bunk (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Economy 7 heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-FI included. Initial fuel for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair. Welcome pack. Enclosed garden with patio, terrace, sitting-out area and garden furniture. On road parking. No smoking.. This lovely, bright and airy, semi-detached holiday cottage, with lovely sea views from many of the rooms, nestles just moments away from the coastal path and is set adjacent to the owner’s home, in the peace and tranquillity of this southern part of the island, with its own micro-climate of good weather. Guests have further access to tiered terraces and sitting-out areas with far reaching sea views, by arrangement with the owner. Although a super bolthole away from any hustle and bustle, this property is a 5-minute drive from the cosmopolitan town of Ventnor, with its popular shingle and sandy beach, where freshly caught fish of the day can be purchased at the marina. Blackgang Chine is nearby, the oldest themed attraction in the UK, and also within easy reach are the Needles and Alum Bay. Other attractions include Ventnor Botanical Gardens, Isle of Wight Pearl, Dinosaur Isle, a donkey sanctuary and Calbourne Water Mill, which has a 17th-century working watermill. Osborne House and Gardens (Queen Victoria’s holiday residence), and Carisbrooke Castle are a short distance away. The sailing towns of Yarmouth and Cowes, and the popular resorts and Shanklin and Sandown are nearby. The island can be explored from the open-top buses that stop regularly at various collection points. Beach 300 yards. Shop 500 yards, pub and restaurant 2 miles.
Free WiFi
There is a locked gate to several upper terraces with seating, guests will need to request access from the owner.
There are drops in the garden.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Castlehaven Beach
- Model Village Godshill
- Dinosaur Isle
- Brading Roman Villa
- Carisbrooke Castle
- Osborne House
Reviews (16)
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Kimi
A clean and comfortable home in peaceful surroundings, thank you!
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Andrew Stewart
Our second visit to Beech Cottage. It is basic and the garden furniture is very tired, but the location and tranquility makes up for that.
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Naomi
Lovely clean cottage, very comfortable and was like home from home. Beautiful views too.