Sanctuary Cottage

Lovely accommodation, everything you require in a property and I would definitely recommend it to friends and family.

The neighbours at no.6 were Lovely.

Lovely little place, has been done out very well.

Comfortable beds and plenty of space. Everything you need is here. Location is really good. Not too busy, shops and cafe nearby. Only downside is the small garden area at the front. A nice little space, but unfortunately rather unkept. Dirty chairs and overgrown with weeds. Apart from that a lovely place.

Nice building but smelt of dogs, dog hairs on every rug up and downstairs had to remove cushions fom all sofas in lounge as they where covered in dog hairs and slobber stains, one sofa springs had collapsed through bottom of frame work ,all sofas crumbs between fixed cushions and underneath sofas.

Bedding covers dusty and pillows, last entry in visitors book october 25 i dont think it had been cleaned since !!!

What a loverley place a credit to the owners we loved it , The welcome goodies were much appriciated after along day travelling .

Would and will book again The folkes next door Mary and Bernard were loverly and very helpful . Would recomend every time

Sanctuary Cottage was a lovely place to stay.

It's spacious, very well equipped, especially the kitchen, for a self catering break. The main bedroom was very comfortable- we visited as a couple so didn't use the other bedrooms. It is in a good location for walks, both inland and coastal. The Freshwater Way and The Causeway were particularly memorable for their beauty and wildlife and provide an excellent circular route to and from Yarmouth.

Lovely cottage with everything needed within.

Very comfortable. Road outside is very uneven so need to be careful. Local beach within a 5 minute walk. Ideally place to visit the whole of the island especially as very close to public transport. We would definitely book again

Cottage was clean, warm and very comfortable we had everything we needed, apart from a nice garden area, although there was a table and chairs it was not very becoming, as the bit of garden that was there needed weeding.

The only other problem was the kettle! It needs descaling. We had to buy a new one before we could have a cuppa

A beautiful home, comfy and clean.

Great location I would stay here again

We had a lovely time at Sanctuary cottage and all was as it was advertised.

The picture needs to be updated as there is a huge bushy hedge along the fencing blocking out light. Also we didn't know it was a shared access with the neighbours and at the time of our stay he was painting and doing work almost every day just outside our front door. We just felt like we didn't have much privacy and didn't feel at ease to sit in the front yard even.

A very peaceful and well-appointed property, but within easy reach of local facilities, especially the excellent bus service.

We will certainly visit the Isle of Wight again and would be very happy to stay in this property. As a personal choice, we would remove the hedge at the front of the property. Some privacy would be lost, but at the benefit of extra light in the lounge.

Great location, well equipped and clean.

It's a pity that only one room had black out binds, for families with children a better light solution in the bunk bedroom would be great too. Thanks for a lovely stay.

We had a great holiday.

The cottage had loads of character. The location near to the town and the coast was perfect. The cottage was well maintained and equipped and comfortable.

My only issue with this lovely cottage was the linen - the duvet cover only had 1 (Cracked) button to hold the duvet in so it kept slipping out which made sleeping not easy.

Pillows were really flat too. The towels had also seen better days. This was only in the main bedroom as only 2 of us stayed there. I think property owners should pay more attention to linen as it is quite a personal thing that is in good condition - as we would expect at home. I'm not one to complain but felt if I didn't mention it, nothing would happen

Lovely place to stay.

The only thing I would think will really improve it if something creative is done at the front to make it a nicer area to sit in. Other than that really quite faultless.

Clean, well equipped and peaceful cottage, a short walk from the sea.

Food and other shopping a few minutes away in Freshwater, takeaways in Totland itself, and cafe/restaurants on the beach edge. Nice place to stay, and from which to explore the rest of the island.

Property was very clean, well fitted out.

perfect. Garden was overgrown with weeds, table and chairs very dirty. An hours work.A few extra slabs. Some flowering shrubs. and a smaller table and a couple of chairs would make it look more inviting.

We had a lovely stay, the cottage is beautiful and decorated and furnished very well.

I was impressed with how well equipped the house was, particularly the kitchen. Great location, close to local amenities and all the places you want to visit. Would certainly recommend.

We had a lovely stay in your beautiful property, very comfortable and we can’t think of anything that would make it better.

Hoping to come back next year.

On the whole we enjoyed our stay during the second half of May 2024.

The cottage was clean and the indoor facilities were as you might expect. However, we were disappointed with the outdoor space. There was a table and chairs but they were very dated and the area in which they were positioned was not very conducive for evenings outside. I think this front area needs to be refreshed or even completely redone.

Comfortably, thoughfully and practically furnished.

Excellent quality furniture, kitchen well equipped. Beds very comfortable. Only problem was the Velux bedroom window is difficult to close and lock. Mentioned this to housekeeping on our departure.

Thank you for an excellent stay at Sanctuary Cottage - it was very comfy and a brilliant location too.

The cottage was brilliant stocked for everything we needed to cook and clean and the beds and towels were excellent as well. The dog basket and towels etc were a lovely surprise and very well received by our dog too! We will be back for sure!

We had a lovely week in Sanctuary Cottage, using as a base to visit various attractions on the island.

Good local facilities in Totland and Freshwater. A very well insulated building, we were surprised how warm it was returning from our visits. It was especially appreciated as the weather was not the best, we made the most of our time on the island, a nice relaxing break.

Great property excellent location nice and comfy house very well equipped

Sanctuary cottage is exactly that….

a delightful sanctuary, a home from home. After traveling from North Wales we were expecting to have to find a local shop to get some milk for a much needed cuppa so we were delighted to find fresh milk in the fridge on arrival…such thoughtful attention to detail ! Also everything provided for the dogs, bowls, blankets etc. The kitchen is very well equipped with plenty of crockery, cutlery, pots & pans etc. One minor issue…we couldn’t get the vacuum cleaner to work ! It was on charge when we arrived & I’m not normally baffled by domestic appliances

A wonderful holiday home with all the character of a church.

...very well equipped too!

We stayed in 2022 but just found out we could review.

This is a lovely cottage but it is described as having an enclosed garden. What it doesn't say is that it is shared access so neighbours walk through the garden to access their property, making it an unsecured space for children or dogs to be in even for a second without close supervision. You would have to go out in the garden first before letting out a child or dog in case the gate is left open. Whilst our dog would never be unsupervised I would normally go out with her at the same time, not have to check the garden is secure before going out. Also to keep watch in case the neighbours came through the gate. The garden was a very small dungeon like space and not really pleasant and our dog had no space to be safely off lead at all for the week. There are issues with parking as the shared access neighbour parks across both spaces. Also there is an old peoples' home across the road so visitors park all up the road. We found it difficult to park in the road on a few occasions. However, it's a beautiful character cottage and the Smart TV was a bonus. The location is fabulous providing access to all the places we wanted to see. Nice touches were providing paw towels and dog bowls for canine guests.

Lovely place to stay.

Very well equipped. We only found the recycling information on day of leaving so it might be worth putting that in your folder along side any leaving instructions. Was an absolutely great place to stay near buses & shops, so we had everything at close hand. Will definitely be back.

The cottage was a bit more hemmed in than we thought.

It was very clean but the lighting in the lounge was poor. Not able to see to read, etc. The beds were up against a sloping roof so impossible to read in bed and the window in the second bedroom was difficult to open even with a pole as it was so high up and heavy. The upstairs windows only opened a little way so in an emergency it was difficult to see how to get out. It was a very nice stay but next time we will choose somewhere other than Totland.

A comfortable, stylish accommodation with everything needed and more.

Biscuits and milk a very welcome touch. Our first time on the Isle of Wight Sanctuary Cottage was a perfect base to get out and about from, look forward to my next visit.

While a nice looking place we found the accommodation extremely dark and needed the lights on all the time even with them all on in the lounge it was difficult for everyone to read especially at night.

The twin room is Very small and impossible to get to wardrobes without moving a bed. The sofas have had their day and have no support we had to bring down the large bed cushions and put them on the sofas to sit on. However was lovely and clean inside. Outside the patio set was filthy and had to wash it down. You have to share the entrance and side garden walkway with neighbours who continually left gate open which allowed our dog to escape. So definitely not the best place we have booked

We really enjoyed our stay in this property , it was very comfortable and clean and we would like to return again soon .

One of the best self catering properties we have stayed in.

Lovely place!

Immaculately clean and tidy, thoughtful touches everywhere. Highly recommended

Lovely place with all essentials and more.

Fantastic location and easy to reach costal and other paths. Lovely walk to Colwell Bay and round to Totland Bay. Weather mixed but did not affect stay or walks. Truly beautiful area.

Very poor wifi or it would be too marks.

Sanctuary Cottage is a beautiful place to stay with excellent walks and amenities in very close proximity.

The Cottage is charming, spacious for 2, ideal for 4 and I’d guess a tad cosy for 6. Facilities are fantastic and kitchen In particular is exceptionally well appointed. Only slight criticism relates to plumbing fittings - toilet seats cheap and loose, shower head slider broken, sinks small and one had a broken plug; this might sound bad but it is all usable, just not as good as the excellence elsewhere and could be fixed for a low price. We would thoroughly recommend Sanctuary Cottage to couples and families alike.

The property is well equipped and clean.

The beds were very comfortable. Very dog friendly. A most enjoyable week. The Waterfront restaurant a short journey away - well worth a visit.

The cottage cleanliness was fine, although there were a considerable number of cobwebs in the property.

Also the kitchen sink was quite brown and I had to clean it with bleach to bring it up to the standard I would expect. Cottage was well situated for our needs and we enjoyed our stay.

Yes the bread bin had been overlooked in cleaning and the bath non slip mat was very mouldy, I put it in the washing machine before using it and it came up cleaner, I need a slip mat as I am waiting for a knee replacement.

We would be interested in a cottage all on one level for future visits, we had a fab time. Thank you

Just fab, thank you!

Good: really nice touch to have the dog stuff, but it would have been good to know in advance so I didn't bring the same with me, in an already packed car!

Nicely equipped kitchen and the house was really comfy for us. Just a shame there is not more outside space! Needs improvement: had requested both beds to be unzipped, as requested, but one was not, which meant I had to sleep in a bunk bed all week. There was no bathmat in the main bathroom, which meant we had to use a towel. Please make sure there is one as it was a bit tricky for my elderly mother to use the bath without a non-slip mat. The parking was difficult. In addition to the cars for no.6, someone from the flats opposite regularly parked their 20 reg blue Renault Captur outside Church House. They told me it was none of my business when I queried why they couldn't park in the flats' car parking!

Overall the cottage was fine, good facilities and location, however, the place could have been a bit cleaner.

There were still drink stains on some coffee tables, the skirting boards were quite dusty and there also plenty of cobwebs in most rooms. Well equipped kitchen with washing machine and dishwater and plenty of crockery. Comfortable beds. Could have been a 9/10, but on this visit 7/10.

We love sanctuary cottage we stayed last year so came back again it suits our family needs .

Well equipped even down to the dog

Sanctuary cottage is a lovely holiday home with everything you need for a great stay.

Only a short walk to the beach and local shops and pub and perfect for dogs. The only slight thing was we didn’t realise it was shared access with the next door house this didn’t prove to be an issue though as the couple who live there were really lovely dog friendly and helpful. All in all a lovely stay.

Lounge was very dusty (tv stand, windowsills, cooker hood).

Lounge had a slight wet dog smell. Children should be provided with large towels as well as small.

Fabulous place and I’ve rebooked for September

The cottage was very lovely, and the addition of a Christmas Tree to meet us on arrival was a kind thought.

Nothing was lacking in the facilities, indeed I believe your description did not do it justice. The only downside was the comfort of the beds in the twin room, perhaps the owners might like to address this for the coming season. We will be back to the island and despite ample accommodation being available for tourists we will return to Sanctuary Cottage.

Lovely quiet location, with easy access to some beautiful beaches, walks and restaurants.

A beautiful dog friendly property that quickly felt like home. Probably could have been ever so slightly cleaner as there were cobwebs everywhere and the bathroom upstairs was in need of some TLC. The wall clocks weren’t working and there was only one bulb working in the staircase hallway (however with the height of the ceilings I expect this is easier said then done). In reality though these were only tiny blemishes on a beautiful warm home that we would happily return to, and to be completely honest we were incredibly sad to have to leave.

The cottage was very clean and really well equipped.

It is located in a quiet village with a delightful beach, which has a lovely pier cafe and a great restaurant on the waterfront. Unfortunately, the cottage design upstairs wasn’t good for my husband who is over 6 foot, as he was regularly banging his head on the sloping ceilings of the main bedroom and bathroom. The downstairs is very dark, even on a sunny day and lights are needed all the time to use the kitchen. The outdoor area is right next to the road, and wasn’t very comfortable for siting out in as it only had a small picnic table. As the path to the entrance is shared it doesn’t feel very private or relaxing to sit outside.

Great location for seeing the island, short walk from a lovely beach and cafe

The cottage facilities were excellent

Lovely holiday home, close to the sea.

Great for dog walking, lovely neighbour. Small bedroom mattresses need updating for comfort. House has all you need and lots if parking outside. Would visit again x

Beautiful cottage, wonderfully restored in a superb location.

..an ideal break especially with the dogs and the beach being such a short walk away.

Sanctuary cottage is a gorgeous place to stay.

Everything we needed was at hand and the locality was perfect.

Spectacular accommodation.

Lovely people next door. (Owners).

It was great.

The cottage felt like home and it was wonderful to be able to take the dogs with us. They felt at home too. The location was ideal and the whole experience exceeded our expectations. Thank you!

The cottage was perfect.

It had everything we needed and more. Checking in with the key code was so simple. Will definitely be using sykes cottages again!

Lovely converted church in a great area near Totland Bay.

Would recommend.