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Castle Cottage

(Ref. 1132228)

Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight Show on map

4.6

Sykes rating

  • 2 Guests

  • 1 Bedroom

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

Features

  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Broadband / WiFi

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12 Customer Reviews

  • "Had an excellent week at Castle Cottage."

    The cottage is small but cosy and an ideal base to explore the island. Would highly recommend.

    Reviewed by Michael5.0Nov 2024

  • "Castle Cottage is a delightful, comfortable, and exceptionally clean little home from home."

    Its central location in Carisbrooke makes all other areas easily accessible. Communication with the owner was friendly and charming. As we will make twice-yearly research trips and loved our stay at the cottage so much, we have booked again for February. That should tell you everything. Highest recommendation.

    Reviewed by Carol5.0Sep 2024

  • "The cottage was 10 out of 10."

    Only thing i would say, that we would have been happier if there was a warning about the stairs. we both have problems with back and leg pains. The narrowness of the stairs caused us a problem, especially the top of the stairs between the bedroom and the bathroom. Parking is a problem, there is a car park by the Co-op shop. cost me about £40 to park for a few hours the day, and £2 over night from 18.00 -08.00 for the week.

    Reviewed by Leonard Victor5.0Sep 2024

  • "Nice property good price would reccomend central location"

    Reviewed by Richard5.0Aug 2024

  • "Lovely cottage, all fine, clean and comfortable."

    Thank you for your comments, we are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Castle cottage and hope to see you again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Dianne4.7Jul 2024

  • "A bijou little cottage which suited our needs whilst on holiday."

    The cottage was spotlessly clean and had a comfortable bed. The kitchen was well equipped but could have done with a casserole and oven dish to cook the likes of shepherds pie etc. we got used to the low ceiling after a couple of collisions! The traffic was noisy during the day but quiet at night and didn’t disturb our sleep. We liked the local restaurant Valentino’s.

    Thank you for your comments. The points you have raised are now rectified and the oven dishes etc are now in place. We are very pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again at castle cottage. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Ann4.4Jun 2024

  • "Lovely little cottage very clean loved my stay."

    Thank you so much for your comments, much appreciated. We try hard to give a good quality stay at a reasonable price and would love to see you again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Janet5.0Jun 2024

  • "This is a lovely old property for a couple holiday."

    It was perfect for our stay seeing our family a short drive away. It has all you need in the kitchen, WiFi was good, a very good mattress and the property was spotless. The property has character, low ceiling near the stairs and back door which require navigation for taller people and original sash windows on the front. You are on a main road so you will hear the traffic especially commuting times am and pm, but it didn't bother us . There are two pubs, one across the road, a restaurant and co-op just down the hill with all you need. The garden is on two levels with a big astro turf lawn so no muddy paws to deal with! Our dog is large breed and there was plenty of floor space in the small sitting room for his bed. Despite being dog friendly there was no evidence of this, no odours, a very good standard throughout! We would certainly use this property again.

    Thank you for your comments. We are always working to give great value to all our guests and so pleased that you enjoyed your stay, it would be a pleasure to see you again at castle cottage. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Georgina4.7May 2024

  • "Egg cups & caffitiere would be good, although Nespresso machine in place."

    The lounge was comfy, but maybe the seats could do with re-upholster or cover to match the decor. Also the hot water to the kitchen didn't appear to materialise and would people younger than us know what an'immersion heater' is!?! We didn't mind, but some people might. It was very good value for money.

    Thank you for your comments. The points you have raised have been noted and will receive our attention. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Robin4.1May 2024

  • "This is a lovely little cottage, very convenient for local amenities - pub right opposite & another a little further down the road ( this was great for food !"

    ) , a Co-Op , and a couple of restaurants- not to mention the castle. Newport easily reached, only about 2 miles away. The cottage, is right on the high street, so can be a bit noisy with traffic during the day - but we got used to that ( we would rather be close to local businesses than in the middle of a field ) It was just the right size for the two of us to use as a base , kitchen had all the facilities we needed. Always great to have bath as well as shower. Good size double bedroom, and although mattress perhaps a little hard- I found it suited me. Clean throughout, and not the sort of musty smell you’d get from some properties . Lovely little garden & patio area to the rear. The few details I would change, however- I would have preferred a comfortable sofa , rather than the two bolt upright armchairs in the living room. Thicker curtains may have cut down the traffic noise particularly in the bedroom. The house was warm enough, and hot running water, bit slow - but plenty . Had trouble with TV , but having contacted the landlord ( Nick ) soon replied, spoke pleasantly regarding the issue ( which was down to us being impatient with the remote !) We would love to stay again, regardless

    Thankyou. Now has new sofa & chairs for a comfortable stay. Welcome back anytime Property Owner

    Reviewed by Mark4.7Sep 2023

  • "Castle Cottage advertised WiFi which was incorrect, there was no WiFi which was very inconvenient."

    The bed was cripplingly hard and in desperate need of a soft topper, or a new mattress. Lounge, kitchen and bathroom were all good, and the back yard a bonus. Rick and Jenny

    New Mattress & WiFi Property Owner

    Reviewed by Richard3.8Jul 2023

  • "Noisy location, well presented but not having wi-fi was a problem."

    The listing said it had wi-fi which was not true. If we had known ths we would not have booked.

    week running up to IOW Festival ! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Peter3.4Jun 2023

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Summary

  • One double bedroom
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Living/dining room
  • Electric heating
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, kettle, toaster
  • TV
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Off-road parking a short walk from the property
  • Enclosed rear garden with lawn, patio and furniture
  • One well-behaved pet welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.1 miles, river 2 miles
  • Note: Outbuilding with basin, WC and storage for bikes

The property

Nestled into a historic row of Grade II listed cottages, with local amenities and attractions, Castle Cottage is a fantastic base for a couple looking for a romantic getaway to the Isle of Weight.

Be welcomed by the lovely exterior of this historic cottage and enter into this quaint cottage and find a homely living/dining room with two armchairs and a TV, where guests can catch up on their favourite TV shows, and there is also a dining table for two where you can enjoy a romantic meal with your significant other.

Although small, the kitchen is amply outfitted to cater to your culinary needs, with a selection of amenities allowing the designated chef to cook up a storm.

Choose between a refreshing shower and a warm soak in the tub in the bathroom before retiring to the double bedroom, a charming space to catch your rest, housing plenty of storage for all of your belongings, as well as views reaching Carisbrook Castle.

A real sun trap and secure for pets, the garden welcomes you to dine alfresco and make the most of the fresh air, with views over the church and castle, and an outbuilding with a WC and bike storage.

Carisbrooke is a fantastic location for a trip to the Isle of Weight, with the property itself close to a great selection of cafes, pubs, restaurants and a convenience store as well as a fantastic medieval castle, Carisbrooke Castle.

History buffs will simply love this location, and there us no shortage of historic sites to be visited, with the selection including Brading Roman Villa, Dinosaur Isle, Wight Military and Heritage Museum and Osbourne.

The Isle of Weight offers an extensive amount of walking and cycle routes, with many starting on your doorstep and following the River Medina from Medina Park, and there are many walks along the Hamstead Heritage Coast and the Isle of Weight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Animal lovers can spend an afternoon at Haven Falconry, Amazon World Zoo, South Coast Falconry and Monkey Haven.

There is so much to explore with a captivating break at Castle Cottage.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.

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About the location

CARISBROOKE

Newport 1.4 miles; Cowes 6.2 miles; Shanklin 10.1 miles

A bustling village resting on the Isle of Wight, Carisbrooke can be found settled on the south western outskirts of Newport. Best known for Carisbrooke Castle, a point of interest which has been all of an Elizabethan artillery fortress, a king's prison and a royal summer residence, this village is a wondrous base, with a variety of amenities to cater to all tastes. The village's medieval parish church of St. Mary's is a talking point; once part of a Benedictine priory, established by French monks in around 1150, there's so much to explore here. Within the village there are two pubs; the Victorian-era pub and inn of The Waverley and the Grade II listed The Eight Bells, along with a Turkish Restaurant, Italian restaurant and a local shop. Feed the ducks at the Carisbrooke Millpond, or take a trip into the vibrant county town of Newport where you can take a stroll along the River Medina before exploring its wider range of eateries settled amongst its Museum of Island History and art centre, or explore the outskirts of the town to find the 88 acres of countryside in the form of Robin Hall Country Park, with a plethora of walking routes and a scatter of family-friendly attractions to be discovered. Venture into the Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty for even more stunning scenery, as well as the wonder of Compton Beach walled by sandstone cliffs and offering a scenic experience like no other. To the north of the village you can also find the coast of Cowes, with even more wonderful beach walks, independent shops, a golf course, various museums and historical landmarks, it's well-worth a visit. Sitting at the centre of the Isle of Wight, the village of Carisbrooke is ideally positioned for exploring the many attractions that the area has to offer, with easy links to Portsmouth for a day out with a difference.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas