Hurst View

Hurst View is a really lovely property, we had a great time there, it's comfortable, clean, spacious and had all we needed and more, for a family break away.

Thank you to the owners for providing useful information such as local shops etc. We loved the property's location for walking our dog as well, lots of lovely walks around including down to the local beaches, Colwell and Totland bays are in easy walking distance and also the Golden Hill Country Park. A great base for exploring the rest of the Island too. We really liked the Waterfront bar/cafe down at Totland Bay, for a coffee by the water, and the Longbeach bar/restaurant at Colwell Bay for a relaxed drink and family meal watching the sunset. We would love to return some time.

Overall a nice large property.

Kitchen well stocked and house very nice. Things we felt need improving are the following. No bins in the bedrooms or bathroom on first floor. Need one in bathroom especially for womens disposal of sanitary products. Also double bed on first floor please replace the mattress as the topper just ends up slipping down the bed, not for a good night sleep. Didn't know when rubbish is collected, no info pack left out or a is all well follow up after check in. Personal touch missing. And its 2026 and we should be recycling everything, wheres the green bin, Sykes are committed to recycling like we should all be. To say take it with you really...... I did take it to local recycling bins, but they did not take paper or plastic there. These are pointers for future bookings, we had a lovely holiday, and would return. But the above improvements would go a long way... Regards Russell Powis

This spacious house, was bright, clean and comfortable, in a quiet neighbourhood, with views of the Solent from the top bedroom.

Provided a great base for our holiday. A frequent bus service from just around the corner was great, a short walk to a lovely historic park was great for us to exercise our little 4 legged friend. All the basics catered for. Would definitely return to this property

Ideal location to explore the island.

Comfortable house with everything needed.

Just a short walk to the beach for dog walks and definitely good Wi-Fi which suited me for work.

Great to have off street parking too!

We have booked to stay there again at same time next year so I think that says everything.

We have stayed twice already.

Lovely property good location would definitely recommend if only one problem the top bedroom en suite shower had no hot water so couldn't use but apart from that was really pleased

Very comfortable, great location

A lovely stay at Hurst View iN August and we have already booked to come back next year in 2025.

Lovely home that is so much bigger than it looks from the outside. The house had everything you needed whilst on holiday and more. Pros Lovely big rooms Cloakroom, bathroom on 1st floor and en suite in top floor Kitchen with all utensils and modern equipment Parking on drive at front of house Great WiFi for phones and devices. Smart tv in lounge. Cons No separate recycling bin Double bed on top floor has head board both ends so is not very long to be aware. Overall a lovely stay in a lovely modern home.

A nice property in a good location.

One bedside light was not working in the double bedroom on the first floor. Be useful to have an information pack available especially for rubbish and recycling collections.

Well maintained and looked after, this is a beautiful home and we had a lovely holiday.

The only disappointment was the standard of cleanliness in the kitchen. All the cups glasses plates saucepans etc had to be washed before first use as they were very dirty. There was a dirty towel and tea towel left on the side - which I washed and left clean. The oven glove was filthy and should be thrown away! The rest of the accommodation seemed good, we are mindful it is dog friendly we didn’t expect perfection but there was old dog poop in the garden too which I cleaned up

The property is very spacious and the location near Freshwater is good.

A country park nearby, so good for dog walking. Bedrooms are a good size. All utensils you need are there. We liked the big map of the island on the wall. Some minor grips. No guide for occupants eg nearby doctors, hospitals, shops etc. Instructions are brief and stuck on walls. No means of recycling food or plastics etc. Towels very basic. No welcome pack either. On of the toilets got blocked for a while. Lighting is a bit dodgy as well. But if these were addressed it would have warranted 5 stars.

Thanks to the owners of the property in allowing us to bring our Dog,

Nice place to stay.

My only problem was the bed in the top room. My opinion is that the mattress needs to be replaced as I had to use one of the singles for 3 nights. Towels need to be bigger. Other than that it was fine.

This house is very spacious, warm and comfortable.

It is only a few minutes drive to the sea and ferry.

Very comfortable.

Good have buses almost outside. Lights need some attention although did not spoil the holiday

Hurst View is a beautiful, well equipped home on a lovely part of the Island.

The perfect base to explore other areas, and there’s some great walks right on your doorstep. This is a big house with lots of space but also felt so warm and cosy. Being a dog friendly property it has a secure back garden, accessible from the lounge. I particularly enjoyed the stunning views from the top bedroom. We will certainly stay here again.

I have to say that we were very disappointed with some aspects of cleanliness at the property, the kitchen and bathrooms in particular.

I had to clean the ensuite shower tiles before we could use it, picture attached. The pink residue is a build-up of bacteria and skin cells, if this is not cleaned then mould will develop, which it had. The kitchen cupboards were all dirty with grease covering the shelves where the pans are stored, I have cleaned these out as well. Some pans are not fit to be used, (pictures attached) and need to be replaced. The oven was filthy and had not been cleaned for some time, I cleaned this as well, before and after picture attached. The oven trays provided were not fit to use so I purchased 2 new ones which I have left at the property. Also, several pans need to be replaced as they are not fit to be used. There are only 2 dinner forks and 3 small forks, the property sleeps 6 people so there is not enough cutlery, I ate my dinner with a spoon on the evenings we had guests. We found one cupboard full of food, which I presumed perhaps belonged to the owner, so moved it around in order to accommodate our own shopping items. To then receive an email the day prior to departure, reminding us to leave the property clean, tidy, in the same condition we found it and to remove all food from cupboards and fridge, just added insult to injury. We did not remove the food we found in the cupboard. This is not the standard of cleanliness one expects in a holiday rental property. I have more photographs should it be necessary. I look forward to hearing from you. Regards Paul Heath Have pic's to back this up

Thank you for a lovely holiday home.

Great location for exploring the Island.

Wonderful property in a fantastic area on the island, everything about the house was spot on, everything you needed to make your stay comfortable Freshwater has many lovely places to visit and easy access to the whole island, with the property and area it has to be one of our favourite holidays, will be back very soon.

This was our second stay at Hurst View.

It is a lovely spacious property and really well equipped. Beds are comfy, and there is everything available in the kitchen you could think of. Very clean and a great view out of the windows at the back of the house. It’s lovely to be so close to yarmouth and freshwater too. Thank you for yet another great holiday! I’m sure we will be back!

We had a most enjoyable few days on the Isle of Wight.

The house was clean and we were ok but there were a few things that irritated us. The seating in the living room is not adequate for the size of the house with only one sofa that was anywhere near comfortable. There were no recycling facilities, we resorted to separating our own rubbish and taking it to the local recycling depot. There was no dishwasher though clearly a space for one in the kitchen. It has been a long long time since I've stayed in a cottage with no dishwasher! The bed on the top floor is very hard although this is probably a matter of personal taste as my husband was comfortable. I moved downstairs. It should also be noted that the house backs onto a busy road with the associated noise levels, Lastly, take plenty of loo roll and toilet cleaner as none are provided.

Top bedroom bed is really uncomfortable and the house could do with a dishwasher for the amount of people it can hold.

Otherwise nice house in good location, perfect for exploring the IOW.

Nice spacious property warm beds comfortable.

Lounge furniture not very comfortable red settee fine but the blue club suite very uncomfortable. Garden is a yard only needed weeding could be a lot better. No information regarding rubbish collection no facility for recycling. We took all our recycling into Freshwater. In spite of the criticism we did enjoy our stay.

The house was fine, but looking as if it needs a refresh at the end of the season.

The light next to the bed in the top bedroom didn't work, nor did the blind in that bathroom and the cistern in the top bathroom needs attention as the button didn't always come back up and it would waste a lot of water, but these are easy fixes if the owner is aware (I shall send them a text). I also think a toilet brush in each toilet is a good policy, and I would like to have had some recycling facility - we brought our recycling home with us in the end. For the rest, though, the house suited our purposes perfectly, lovely location, quiet situation, beach 5 minutes walk. We would happily go back there again. Many thanks Simon

You describe this property as a "well-presented detached lodge".

It is in fact an end-of-terrace house with the small garden backing onto a main road. There was no dishwasher (yes I know this was not included in the details, but I assumed this was an oversight); no recycling facilities; lack of serving dishes, knives etc. in kitchen; no mirrors, loo brushes, bins in bedrooms and bathrooms on middle floor. The carpets could do with a good clean and the whole house could do with a coat of paint. the top shower room has mould/damp patches inside and out the shower cubicle which looked very unpleasant.

Fantastic location for beaches, walks and eating out.

The property is in a great location for exploring the west side of the island.

The bed we used was comfortable as was the settee in the living room. Some of the pans are in need of replacing but there is everything you need in the kitchen. The property is in need of painting throughout but this doesn't spoil your stay. We stayed for 2 weeks and a change of towels would have been appreciated especially as there is no reduction for the second week. We would have liked to recycle but this wasn't an option as there was only 1 bin. The neighbours are very friendly. We would overall recommend a stay at this property.

Well located but a lack of comfortable 'lounge' seating, dim lighting and being very basically equipped make this something of an uncomfortable place to stay.

There are also previous reviews citing the lack of comfortable seating and this is still the case as of October 2020.

seating not so comfortable and couple chair legs look if going to break .

this was mentiomed in the guest book but doesnt look like anything done about it . also shortage if mirrors in 3 bedrooms

Lovely property but not big enough for 6 people!

Couldn’t use the garden - too much traffic noise! Too many ants! Not enough comfortable seating for 6 in the lounge! Maybe could do with another 3 seater sofa. Oven was not very good in the kitchen! And too many ants!!! All over the kitchen - even in the kettle! The bedrooms and bathrooms were lovely and location was amazing!

Great house and location for getting about the island.

A dishwasher and bigger bed on top floor would make it perfect!

The garden was very small - we expected something slightly larger and we couldn't use the outside table and chairs because they were covered in ants.

No recycling bins, black beens full on arrival no indication of bin day had to make other arrangements for waste.

Hard beds. Nice view good location

Lovely quiet relaxing location with a good view of Hurst castle and the sea.

Had a brilliant family holiday over Christmas. Ideal for exploring the island and relaxing.

Great location for us with good dog walks and close to Yarmouth which is a lovely town.

The house was very comfortable for 5 adults and two dogs.

We enjoyed the stay at hurst view.

It is very comfortable and in a good location.