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'The Blue House', A cottage overlooking the sea. with its own beach!

'The Blue House', A cottage overlooking the sea. with its own beach!

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Property grounds
Sunbeds on the lawn
The Cottage set above the wood with views over to the New Forest
Set in amongst the woodland.
Terrace/patio

Overview of 'The Blue House', A cottage overlooking the sea. with its own beach!

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9249 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Gurnard, Isle Of Wight
  • Popular LocationCowes Harbour4 min drive
  • Popular LocationEast Cowes Ferry Terminal6 min drive
  • Popular LocationOsborne House10 min drive
  • AirportSouthampton (SOU)101 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Soap · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

'The Blue House', A cottage overlooking the sea. with its own beach!


The Blue House, is a pretty 4 bed cottage, in its own private garden of 2 acres. The house has been completely refurbished. It has fabulous sea views over the Western Solent with a woodland walk down to the beach. It has been featured in Coast magazine.
Located in the village of Gurnard on the Isle of Wight 'The Blue House' has four bedrooms overlooking the garden, a large contemporary living area with vaulted ceiling with a glass and Oak gable looking directly over the sea, and a wrap around deck with fabulous views over to the New Forest and the famous sunset.
The bedrooms all feature luxurious beds with cotton sheets and all natural feather and goose down duvets and pillows, the master bedroom has a large en suite bathroom and glass doors that open on to the deck and the romantic sea view.
The 'big' room has a spacious kitchen and large sitting room with a log fire.
The house is completely private and totally secluded, yet within walking distance of a great pub and shops. Single level makes it ideal for people with limited mobility as well.

Cancellation Policy during COVID. We have a strict policy of no refunds, UNLESS there is an official Government Lockdown. In which case we will refund your booking in full, or provide an alternative date that suits you.

Property manager

Tim Thompson

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
We can take dogs and cats, there is a small charge

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Cowes

Located in Cowes, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal and Southampton Cruise Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Gunwharf Quays and WestQuay Shopping Centre. Traveling with kids? Consider Isle of Wight Steam Railway, or check out an event or a game at Civic Centre. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
Map
Gurnard, Isle Of Wight

What's nearby

  • Gurnard Beach - 3 min walk
  • Cowes Harbour - 4 min drive
  • East Cowes Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive
  • Seaclose Park - 9 min drive
  • Osborne House - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • West Cowes Ferry Station - 4 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Anchor Inn - 4 min drive
  • The Travellers Joy - 4 min drive
  • The Garden - 3 min drive
  • The Globe - 3 min drive
  • Cabin on the Green - 2 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Karl T F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Misleading
No rug for kitchen entry door. Advertised with hot tub. There was no hot tub. Middle bedroom had no window and door to patio would not open. Host never responded to requests. Host charged for broken dish. Have no idea what dish was broken. Refrigerator had no door shelf so that had to lie liquids on side creating multiple spills we had to clean up. Advertised with private beach. Never found private beach trail down hill was at 45 degree incline and so treacherous you could not utilize. When booking listed one child but afterwards there was no record of child.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Mike H.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The best location in Gurnard Cowes Isle of Wight
I have to say that I was taken aback on arrival at the property! It isn't anywhere near the condition as depicted in the fantastic photos on your site. It could be so much better but will cost a fair amount to redecorate inside and out. Despite this my family all enjoyed Christmas there & I must say the layout is perfect for such an occasion.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Autumnal Break
We had a short break down in the Isle of Wight and found this property at the last minute. It was fantastic in every way. Would love to book it for a whole week during the summer if we can.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Special Place
It has everything you need for a great holiday. Our two families (9 people total) fitted in with lots of space to spread out. Lovely open living space and the garden is wonderful. The walk to the beach was easy (not too sure what people are moaning about!) and fun. Great spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Joy Green

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Mixed
This is definitely a 5-star location and view. The inside was disappointing as the dishwasher only worked intermittently and the TV would only get a signal on about 4 channels. There was an influx of ants and flying ants when we arrived (which can't be helped) and the cleaner arrived to clear it up, but there several dead flies and mosquitoes on the window sills already. Several fittings need attention, the beds are comfortable but the sofas aren't, so the inside I would give 2-stars. Everybody enjoyed it though and it's a fabulous location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

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