Goodalls

The house itself was lovely, really quirky with lots of character.

It was in a great location, although for those without a car, there are no pavements for walking on. The house was really not clean, and the furniture looks like it has seen much better days, and really dirty especially in the conservatory. The blinds in the conservatory were really filthy, as was the table cloth. There were huge cobwebs in every room, and under the bed, and behind the sofas looks like they hadn't been moved or cleaned for months (we only saw this as the dogs ball rolled under the sofa, and we had the use the extension socket which was under the bed in the downstairs bedroom. We were asked to ensure all waste was bagged and put in the bins outsode, however, no bin bags were provided. There was no hoover, or even a dustpan and brush we could find. The garden was really overgrown, the grass was really long, which was a real shame, as it would have been great if looked after. The steps to tje garden are steep and slippy when wet, and the handrail is is not secure. It would have been good to know there was a pond.....as this is the first thing the dog made a beeline for...and came out looking like he had been in an oil slick...so we had to find a way to corden this off to prevent this being a repeat issue. The house was well stocked with pots and pans, with everything we needed. I just feel it was a real shame that the lack of info on the pond, the state of the sofas, level of cleanliness and tidyness really let down, what could be a great holiday home.

We enjoyed our stay at Goodalls very much - the cottage and garden is lovely and we had all we needed.

It was a comfortable, cool place of refuge from the heat! Some milk in the fridge on arrival would have been appreciated as was gasping for a cuppa on arrival and needed to go out again despite feeling travel weary and very hot having been travelling most of the day. Would also recommend that your instructions for the location of the cottage could have been a little more detailed for those without a sat nav. Otherwise all was well and we have happy memories of all the places we visited AND we saw the red squirrel in the garden.

We had a wonderful weekend at Goodalls.

It's a beautiful cottage – we loved its character and sense of history, with interesting things to look at everywhere – beams, nooks and crannies, lovely ornaments and books. It's so comfortable – the beds were dreamy, everything was spotless, and the kitchen had everything we could need. Loved the welcome gift - thank you. And the garden was magical – mature shrubs, completely enclosed, hidden spots to sit and enjoy. We loved watching the birds from the conservatory – and we saw a red squirrel! Thank you for a perfect stay – we hope to return one day.

Had a great stay, perfect for our family.

Lovely and peaceful location, close to beaches and pubs. Plenty of parking and good to be able to get discounted ferry crossing. We would stay here again.

We love Goodalls and it works well for our family.

Very quiet and easy drive to coast and countryside for lovely walks. Bed mattress in double rooms very very soft! Could have been cleaner especially windows in Conservatory and the downstairs bathroom. We still love Goodalls and would return!

Lovely cottage in a good location.

Things to be aware of though are multiple steps throughout the property on the ground floor level. Very steep steps down to the garden at the rear with a small pond at the bottom of them. Garden is well fenced for the dog with the improvement of a new gate into the garden from the parking area. We felt the property had been cleaned in a hurry and is in need of a thorough cleaning.

We had a very comfortable stay at Goodalls.

The cottage is very warm, cosy and also well equipped.  The location is amazing and very quiet, an area of the Isle Of Wight that we had not visited before. We would recommend it to friends and family.

Well, what can I say?

We were absolutely DELIGHTED with Goodalls. There was not a fault to be found. This delightful, dog friendly, home was fabulously equipped, beautifully appointed and so comfortable without being stuffy or overly formal. We, and our guests, felt priviledged to have been able to share this property. Given its historical, querky even, level changes, we did reposition a standard lamp to illuminate the steps from the entrance hall down into the living room for my near nonagenarian mater who was totally in love with the place too. The 'welcome pack' was also top notch. Thank you heaps, Mark & Mandy

Such a beautiful and special property - a great mix of old and quaint with modern facilities and many lovely personal touches.

Excellent owner communication and support. The guest book had lots of great feedback. Definitely worth a visit and the Isle of Wight is amazing too.

This is a fantastic , really welcoming picture perfect cottage with garden to match.

Absolutely comfortable inside. From beds ,pillows , Tv with Netflix and Prime. Excellent stocked Kitchen with a lovely theme of hares and Rabbits throughout. Plenty of glasses and cook ware. We all enjoyed the cosy conservatory . Sitting out in the garden with lots of different places to sit in the sun and plenty of space for our dog . Great place to stay.

Goodalls is a beautiful property and we really enjoyed our stay there.

The instructions we received were really thorough. The steps to the garden were very steep so not suitable for the elderly or those with mobility issues and the garden could have done with some cutting back as was overgrown.

We had a great stay at Goodalls the property was everything we hoped for, very clean and spacious.

The communication was first class and all the added information helped us settle in to what was a fantastic break over New Years. A beautiful cottage and garden which must be even more amazing in the summer.

Beautiful property, which was clean, comfortable and meticulously equipped.

Three generations throughly enjoyed our week here and we’re sorry to leave. Thank you.

We had a really lovely stay at Goodalls - great location and the little touches made it seem like home for the week.

The garden was a great asset and our children and dog had a fantastic time exploring all the little hidden paths! Cottage was really well equipped and the information pack sent in advance was really helpful and a nice touch. Thank you for a fabulous week.

A lovely cottage with caring owners but it is not completely accessible.

The downstairs bedroom and shower room was good but the steps to the garden where very steep and the handrail unsteady. The floors downstairs where very uneven with numerous small steps which made it treacherous for someone with limited mobility. It would have been useful to have more of these details before we booked. We had a lovely holiday with some of our family and this is a great house for fully mobile people.

Beautiful cottage inside & out.

Nice quiet & rural part of the island Lovely kitchen, well equipped with everything you could need. The whole property was very clean. Would have preferred not to have feather duvets & pillows but that is just our personal choice. Would recommend Goodalls to anyone.

Goodalls is a charming cottage in a beautiful and peaceful spot.

Plenty of room. Nice kitchen. Two good bathrooms. Wonderful garden, safe for a dog - very dog friendly. Good WiFi and TV facilities. Lovely conservatory to sit with a large table to eat at. The sort of house that you don’t want to leave! We had a wonderful stay. Thank you so much.

We loved our stay at Goodalls.

The cottage was gorgeous, especially the lovely mature garden. It was clean, well equipped and furnished to a high standard. The beds were super comfy and the main bathroom shower was great. My only suggestion would be some more comfortable garden furniture on the patio area. For guests with dogs, be aware that there is a shooting range somewhere nearby. The sound was not an issue for us humans but our dog is super sensitive and very frightened of bangs, so the garden was out of bounds for her some of the time, which was a real shame. Overall we had a lovely relaxing stay, thank you!

We loved our stay at Goodalls, a lovely secluded stone cottage with a thatched roof and mature gardens.

The kitchen was well, equipped and the bedrooms were comfortable. The conservatory was a great place for meals, looking at the garden and listening to birdsong. Also a great place to play hide and seek with the kids. Goodalls is in an excellent location, not far from a beach and within a 25 minute drive of anywhere on the island. The recommended pubs also did not disappoint.

We had a lovely stay.

It’s a lovely cosy cottage, quiet setting and not far from amenities. To let people know there are steps to get into the downstairs rooms. This isn’t ideal for people that have mobility issues. The garden is secure and has a lot of seating in the nooks and crannies. However, to get down to the garden there were about 5-6 slightly steep steps. Also, It wasn’t mentioned that there is an unsecured pond at ground level and opposite the steps, this could be a hazard for young children and small pets. seeing and listening to the birds from the conservatory was lovely, but the garden could do with a good mow. It was lovely sitting in the living room, it was so warm and cosy. Bathrooms were lovely and bedrooms were spacious and comfortable. Would recommend this cottage to people, but without mobility issues as it’s in a perfect setting, quiet and peaceful.

We had a wonderful stay at Goodalls!

It is a beautiful cottage. Exceptionally clean, very well equipped with everything you could need, comfortable beds, in a gorgeous setting. So much beauty in the area. The owners had thought of everything. A very special place and we would love to return one day. 10/10.

Mark and Mandy’s holiday home

The property is absolutely charming.

A little slice of heaven. You really feel like you’re in your own comfy world here. It was a total dream staying here. The cleanliness was without fault, beautiful smelling, well equipped, superb amenities, stunning fittings and features and honestly couldn’t recommend it more. You can get anywhere with ease from here with no long drives and plenty to amuse yourself in the area with fabulous pubs around. We’d adore staying here again in the future without a doubt!

Beautiful 'chocolate box', and extremely clean and well-equipped, thatched cottage in great location set in beautiful mature garden.

We could not have wished for anything more perfect. The daffodils in the kitchen and tulips in the sitting room set off everything perfectly. Could not have been better.

We have loved our mini break in Goodalls - what a beautiful home.

It’s steeped in history and the owners have made it really cosy, loved the log burner, the roll top bath, in fact we loved everything about the place. Would definitely recommend and would like to thank the owners for sharing this beautiful house with us.

We have greatly enjoyed our week at Goodalls.

It really is a cottage which lives up to the descriptions and images on the web and your information as supplied by email. We have spent most of our time in the west of the island which we found generally most attractive. Thanks for your recommendations....among other activities we walked to the Needles, had a delicious lunch at the Smoking Lobster, visited the Roman Villa, Osborne House and various gardens. And, of course, we have been very lucky with the weather! Many thanks for the loan of your cottage which we shall recommend to friends and family

We had a fantastic time and the cottage is beautiful.

The garden is superb and the living space and bedrooms all really beautiful. Great sized kitchen with all we needed. Large fridge / freezer, washing machine, dishwasher etc all fab. Conservatory was a super space to relax and eat in. Decor is lovely. All very clean upon arrival and maintenance helped when the power went off. Main bathroom upstairs was my favourite. Luxurious and hot shower. Great location and a stunning historical cottage. Overall a great experience. The negatives: The master bed mattress was very uncomfortable. I could feel the springs digging in every night which made it difficult to sleep. The sofas in the lounge are very small and not as comfortable as they could be. Very strong smell of damp down the ground floor bedroom end- particularly in the bedroom. We found 3 small dog poos in the garden upon arrival.

The cottage was cosy and quirky in a lovely, quiet location with a beautiful and peaceful garden.

The kitchen was well equipped and we loved the American style 'fridge/freezer. The WiFi was a little temperamental at times, especially in the downstairs bedroom, but it wasn't a major problem. The information book in the cottage was very helpful too and we weren't far from all the places we wanted to visit. The weather was also kind. The only other thing I would say is that there are a lot of steps inside the cottage and I don't think the garden pond was mentioned, so just be aware of both!

A wonderful cottage and gardens.

We really enjoyed our stay.

A lovely old cottage with all the modern conveniences.

Any issues we had were resolved super quickly and in a friendly manner. Its a lovely spacious cottage with a lot of history and a beautiful dog secure country garden and very peaceful location. thank you

Beautiful property in a beautiful location.

Would 100% recommend it to anybody

This cottage is absolutely amazing.

It’s really cozy and the garden is lovely, especially with all the birds and red squirrels running around and the little pond full of life, including newts. Sitting in the conservatory in the morning starts the days off right and when the day is done relaxing in front of the blazing fire is bliss. Would highly recommend the cottage. The hosts thought of everything. There was nothing extra we needed.

The property is well laid out and spacious.

Kitchen was well equipped and had plenty of room for food shopping to be stored. Conservatory was pleasant once the sun was on it and a great place to sit and read whilst watching the birds and squirrels in the garden. Plenty of coat and boot storage in the corridor to the downstairs bathroom. Bedrooms were all of good size with plenty of clothes storage. Both bathrooms were spot on. The garden was a good size but not dog secure. There are a couple of places where dogs could escape. Wi-Fi and central heating working as designed. Being centrally located at the south of the isle means you are only every 30mins away from anywhere which is good to explore. There are numerous walks right out the door from a short 0.9km loop expanding to whatever you can accomplish in the time/fitness you have. Perfect for dog walking. Overall we had a great stay but there were a few thing that could have been better.... The first few pots and cutlery we took out were not clean. We had to hand wash quite a bit of stuff. We thought there was only one teaspoon until we found the rest of the cutlery hiding in the top of the dishwasher. We did not use the dishwasher during our stay. The fireplace in the lounge is a great feature and having a real fire going makes for a lovely cosy feeling of an evening. Only being supplied with enough wood for 1 fire was very disappointing though. We got additional wood from the local petrol station, 3 bags of logs and 2 kindling costing £30. Beware the Coop would have cost you £60 for the same amount!! Personally I would sooner have paid £50 more for the cottage and had enough wood for the week to hand. A washer/tumble dryer would be a good addition to speed up the clothes drying process on wet days. We used the airer in the conservatory. I know beds are a personal matter but for me both double beds were too soft and creaky. I think once you have had a Simba nothing else compares. Overall we had a great week exploring the Isle and Goodalls was a great base to do it from. Thanks for our stay.

Amazing property, it has everything you need home from home.

The added extra touches of tea, coffee, milk etc on arrival is excellent. Very secluded, so if you are after peace and quite this house is the perfect place for you. Could possibly do with a bigger cooker as it’s very small. We had our family of 6 for Christmas here and could honestly not have asked for anything better. Thank you

The owner clearly took a personal and caring interest in the property and guests without being intrusive.

I hope he gets a cut of your margin. With the exception of the lawn and garden the property was furnished and maintained to the highest standard. Excellent. I have made the owner aware of our views.

Very cosy and comfortable.

Wish we had realised that the shower over the bath was not the cubicle type. Saw a red squirrel

Goodalls was a delight - well-equipped, spacious, comfortable house full of character, it was easy to make ourselves at home.

Highly recommended!

We come to the island twice a year and have stayed at many different cottages and locations, Goodalls is now our new number 1!

Gorgeous thatched cottage, superb location, the views on the local walks are incredible. Large secure garden for our dog to run around. Cosy sitting room for evenings as well as a warm garden room and outside/inside dining. Peaceful and remote but local village pub is only 5 min drive away. 15 min drive to Compton Bay for surfing and body boarding. Fantastic comms from the owners who so helpful and they also sent all the cottage details before we arrived which really helped plan what to take etc. Highly recommend, you won’t be disappointed.

Well appointed and clean cottage.

A little difficult to find but we enjoyed our visit. The dogs played in the garden and on Yaverland Beach which is a sandy beach with areas for the dogs. The kids had a lovely time and we will be looking to return next year.

We loved this property, perfect for our family of three, my 5 year old girl loved the dolls house so immediately knew that was ‘her’ bedroom for the holiday!

Had everything we need, home from home! In cooler weather the conservatory is great for relaxing or dining. I would recommend this cottage to many but for the very tall or less mobile folk, there are many steps and lots of ducking under door ways. Location was perfect, we were very active going out every day, visiting all the usual attractions but having Blackgang Chine on our doorstep was great as it’s our daughters (and our) favourite place! Local pub restaurant The Wight Mouse Inn was fab with a great childrens play area. My only niggle would be the master bed upstairs, it makes a bizarre clicking noise unless you find the perfect position where it would stop! Would definitely stay again, thank you!

Delightful property exactly as described.

The kitchen is beautifully equipped and the conservatory bright and cheerful. Can get hot! (But easily cooled if one opens the windows). Parking ample and safe. Lovely garden and pond with seating areas. Beds comfy and large! Some reviewers have mentioned the lack of separate shower upstairs (there is one downstairs). In fact there's a hand-held shower that comes with the big beautiful bath upstairs so it didn't bother us. Hot water as and when one needs it. Small touches such as a couple of balls and bowls for one's dog much appreciated. My only observation is I'm used to the hot tap being on the left. Here some taps the other way round - and that's by design, not by fault, as clearly the fittings are of superior quality (and have left and right marked!). Maybe that's an IoW peculiarity, so vive la différence! Do book if you get the chance and if a peaceful, character-full property, with all mod cons, is what you are looking for.

Beautiful cottage with outstanding garden.

A few minutes away from the impressive Military Road that gives easy access to Yarmouth, Freshwater, the Needles, Blackgang and Ventnor. Plenty of Attractions within easy driving distance.

Beautiful property, great location and the owner was fantastic, very personable and helpful, overall a great experience, very much recommended!

Beautiful cottage and gardens in a lovely location.

Although it is stated in the itinerary the fact there is only one shower and it’s on the ground floor is a bit of a pain when seven people staying. Upstairs bathroom is large and we all felt that a stand in shower would be a good addition to the roll top bath. There was no folder that we could find with any info on the local area in the property which would have been helpful. We have stayed in many cottages and they have always had one along with a comments book that previous guests could leave there recommendations of places to visit and thoughts about the property. Overall a great holiday in a lovely place. Not suitable to people with mobility issues due to number of steps, especially down to the garden which are very high and uneven.

A fabulous chocolate box cottage.

Very secluded, away from the hustle and bustle but not far from anywhere by car. Tastefully decorated and the wood burner was so cosy. The garden was magical and we enjoyed spotting the various birds at the bird feeder. Quality bedding and towels made the bedrooms very comfortable. We honestly couldn’t fault our stay. Thank you…

Fantastic stay at a beautiful and very well equipped cottage in a great area.

Had absolutely everything we needed and more. Very comfortable and enjoyed by all-kids, dogs and grandparents included! We really enjoyed the beautiful garden and pond full of wildlife. Great walks from the doorstep (seeing the herd of deer in nearby enclosure was a big hit!) and near to lots of beaches and beauty spots. Would thoroughly recommend. Many thanks for a fantastic stay.

The owner contacted us to welcome us and enquired about our stay before departure.

A charming touch. The property was excellent, well fitted out and had everything we needed. The garden was superb and was enjoyed by our Cocker Spaniel. The property description needs to emphasise that it could be difficult for those with mobility issues owing to steps at the entrance and down to the garden. All in all this was a brilliant holiday in a fabulous cottage.

What a fabulous house!

It is superbly and thoughtfully appointed and provided the most lovely memorable holiday with our family; our small grandson loved all the nooks and crannies. It's in a tiny hamlet in the countryside but close to the coast. The owner is exceptionally friendly and helpful and was happy to sort out any (very few) queries promptly via email. Brilliant holiday!

We had a wonderful Christmas stay at Goodalls.

We are a family of 6 and the house was very confortable in terms of areas - two dining tables and a lovely sitting room. There were also 2 desks and the bedrooms were spacious as well. The kitchen is modern and well equipped. Beautiful landscaped garden too. The property is almost 500 years old and it is full of charm. The area where it stands is the rural side of the island with lovely walks everywhere. The sea can be seen from the end of the road. You never hear the neighbours and during this time of the year the road outside the house was very quiet, hardly any traffic. This property also accepts dogs, our fox terrier wire hair loved it too.

Hi, yes what went wrong it starts with lack of towels, lack of a tumble dryer which was posted to us by you guys, we had a dishwashers instead!

!! Cleanliness was just average. In short our hoilday was ruined by the owner of the cottage not maintaining the cottage properly, im in two minds to claim for compensation!!!!!! Not recommended, will never let from Sykes ever AGAIN!!!!!!!

We stayed at Goodalls, Isle of Wight, the cottage was spotlessly clean and extremely well equipped with all the facilities we needed all electricity fuel etc included and also towels, the enclosed garden was superb, The cottage is located in a quiet rural spot but within easy access to Ventnor and Shanklin, there is a pub The Wight Mouse about a mile and half away which serves good meals, the large supermarket is about four miles away which stocks about everything, Only downside was that we could not stay another two weeks, Brian Wilding.

Goodalls is a homely, warm and welcoming house with a beautiful garden (and lovely outside lighting!

). We have loved watching the birds, butterflies and dragonflies. We were lucky enough to see the red squirrel feeding in the garden almost every day and we sat and watched the bats flying in the evening. We found the short circular walk up behind the house - great for first thing quick dog walk. The house is ideally located for access to the popular resorts of Ventnor and Shanklin and the more rugged and remote coast of West Wight (watch the sunset from Compton beach). We particularly enjoyed Dimbola Lodge and Tennyson’s stunning garden this time and, our favourite, Brook beach. We bought fresh fish and crab at the Ventnor Haven Fishery and thoroughly enjoyed the Ventnor Botanical Gardens. A fabulous stay and we very much hope to return.

The cottage was fantastic, very spacious with beautiful touches.

It was situated in a lovely location although not much around. It suited us very well as we wanted a relaxing break. The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen and conservatory was great for socialising.