Sail Loft Annexe

we have had a lot of holiday lets over the last four years this one is no exception it is right on the beach with a licensed bar /food on the end of the block.

very good walks all around you can walk along the beach right into yarmouth we have already booked for next year. carol mick.

Absolutely enjoyed my stay.

Really nice guy Mr Brady. .i couldn't fault it. Both my dog and myself had a really great time. Will be returning in September.

The shower was small.

The cold water didn't have much pressure but hot water was hot and constant. Although adequate everything had aged. We were comfortable and warm and had all we needed for the time we were there. It was great to be on the beach with amazing views to enjoy.

Wonderful location.

Lovely studio apartment. No. 7 faces the hedge on the ground floor which faces the road above (steps up to the road). Superb position. Just a few steps and you are on the beach. (You can't swim due to dangerous undercurrent but you get sea breeze and views). Lots of sail boat contests to watch close up, especially at Fort Victoria next door. Owner a lovely helpful man who answers the phone if you have issues, which we did with the shower. We visited in a heatwave. It's quite a warm apartment anyway being low to ground, behind a hedge. so we were glad we took our tower fan with us, else we wouldn't have survived heatwave in there. Perhaps one could be provided by owner? We would definitely return once the shower is exchanged. Cafe next door is amazing with delightful food & staff. Bus stop at top of road. Might return without car next time as island bus service is incredible. The walk into Yarmouth via coastal psth then road last part is lovely, but takes longer than stated. PS: Fish & Chip shop does delicious gluten free every day.

This is the 8th time of staying in the Sail Loft Annexe.

It suits us as we go out for the day. When we come back we walk round the front and sit there. The Bistro next door offers a good selection of food and drink. We will be returning next year.

Another superb stay in this beautifully-positioned apartment.

Everything was perfect. We have re-booked for next June already. Our favourite location.

Where do I start?

When I was looking though you properties last year with a view to booking somewhere for this September, I was drawn to the look of Sail Loft Annex in your main picture. It looked a nice place to stay. There was access on the flat to the doors which my husband and I needed. At 79 and 83 we find steps difficult these days. I could see there were windows looking out over the Solent and all year I have been looking forward to our holiday. We were disappointed when we went inside to find there was no window at all facing the sea. The owner said that it was the only one of the 7 properties that didn't have one. I said the picture showed a different property. He said he had asked you to take that picture down. What we learnt while we were there was that there were seven properties at The Boathouse Apartments to give them their proper name. The one in your picture is no 4. I could imagine that as being a Sail Loft Annex in a previous life but not the other apartments. Of the seven, numbers 1-4 were facing the sea. I am not sure where no 5 was but 6 and 7 were down the aforesaid steps. I gather no 6 was above us. The apartment itself was all that we needed and was comfortable as was the bed. We have a 6' wide bed at home so obviously found a 4'6" rather narrow and were afraid of falling out at night. Fortunately, we didn't. We feel that you should not only put the correct name in your brochure but also the correct picture of the outside of the apartment as the main picture. We would advise you put that access would be difficult for anyone with a disability or the elderly. My husband had problems getting the items we had brought with us down the steps and back up again at the end of the holiday. If we use your firm again, we will be in touch with you to check that the access is suitable for us and that accommodation is all on the ground floor. An Nead had an upstairs bedroom despite being a bungalow!

Very grubby and unloved, needs attention.

Very tired decor. CANNOT fault the area or position of property. Have stayed at many SYKES properties and this was the worst. All others have had nice little unexpected extras and been very clean. The old guy who owns this is a lovely person and it hurts to have to say these things, but we have to be honest. Plenty of people said the same in the guest feedback book. One example, ONE partly used loo roll on the dispanser, no extra rolls- had to go shopping on our first day there

Advertised as ground floor accommodation, however, no mention of the 9 steps down from the car park.

Excellent accommodation.

It's our eighth time staying at the Annexe.

Contrary to other reviews it's clearly round the back of the property, which is no problem. Walk round the building and you are at the front. There are chairs in the annexe you can take round the front. It was a pleasant surprise to have a sofa rather than two armchairs. The bistro next door sells lovely food. It's a 15 walk along the beach into Yarmouth or a short drive. I would thoroughly recommend this property and we are already planning our visit next year.

Very clean.

Bed and sofa very comfortable. Really could do with a bigger TV.

Very pleasantly surprised at how nice the studio apartment was.

Everything we needed was provided even an iron, all dishes pots and pans etc. Everyone was so friendly and helpful would highly recommend. However we did leave early as we struggled with road closures and diversions on the island making it difficult to get out and about

We refused to stay in the accommodation, had to seek an alternative.

It wasn't the studio apartment as advertised in the picture above very misleading. We were shown to a pokey room at the back of the building which smelt damp and we were lead down some steps to a narrow passageway where a man was rubbing down paintwork, approx. 3ft wide and from the accommodation you were looking at a brick wall and the bottom of park cars at head height NOT WHAT I WOULD CALL SEA VIEW. We were both looking forward to this holiday week after a upsetting year, Tim my husband had a heart attack followed by a triple by pass and we felt gutted when we arrived to see what we were expected to stay in for a week. John the owner offered us a room to the side of the building which wasn't ready which also was a state worn carpets smelly and the shower was not very clean although he said it had been used for storage over the winter, and then said if we wanted to use that room it would take a while to clean it up and we would have to return later. To top it all off he told us we would have to pay for the electric as there was a meter, he offered to put Five pounds in it to start us off! He did say that Sykes Cottages keep putting on the Sea View Beach photos and people like us assume they will be getting those but not so. I could go on but just want a full refund.

It was a nice quiet area, we liked sitting on the beach watching the boats and doing some fishing.

The people we met were very friendly. The adjacent cafe was very good with a good selection of food on offer.

Great accommodation, quiet, clean and ideal for a break and right on the beach.

Next door is a cafe/bar serving great food till around 4:30, you would not know it was there. Highly recommend this property

It’s a great place if you are staying in rooms1-5 but I spent nearly a£1000 to be shafted in a room at the back of the building, couldn’t have windows open at night as all the bugs would fly in , having one of the 1-5 apartments would have made the stay so much better & for 2 weeks had to listen to thumping footsteps above me because some people just don’t realise how footed they are when walking , the bangs were so loud the dog would bark!

But I envisioned sitting out on my patio watching the sun go down with a glass of wine but in room 7 you can’t do that !! But if I booked again I’d need assurances that a better room was available, I’d never book to stay in that room again

Our sixth time staying here.

It is positioned at the back, but as we are out everyday it suits us. The annexe is cosy with everything that is needed. A lovely bistro next door. Would thoroughly recommend it.

The location of the building is spot on, unfortunately there was a couple of issues.

1/ The shower cubical is to small. 2/ The bathroom door only opens half way as the basin is behind the door ?? there's more then enough room to move it further along the wall. 3/ The bed all be it comfy as 2 mattress's and a topper ?? great till you turn over and roll off the edge. 4/ The place inside and out could do with a lick of paint and up date the single wardrobe to something for two. 5/ That tv which it would seem is in most apartments is to small from the bed you need binoculars to see it. 6/ Walking past the edge to get to the door full of bees is not very nice of fear of been stung. Other then that the host was very accommodating and polite there was no can opener, a call to him and next day it was on the side. Would we recommend no 7 yes even though not a sea view but a wall, the food next door at the Boat House which is prepared by the sisters is well worth a visit.

We were disappointed that we only had a view of a brick wall and hedge (which is deceiving at first glance on the website as this shows a sea view).

I probably wouldn't recommend staying in No 7 for this reason. Also, as the cafe is adjacent to No 7, strong smells of frying were evident when it was open, which is not always what you want.

Excellent accommodation, clean and comfortable and quiet the Jewel in Britain's Treasure Island.

Fifth time staying at the Loft Annex.

It is small but has everything you need. Very peaceful. The cafe next door is really good. Thoroughly recommend staying here

Just needed a little bit of TLC.

Bin needs replacing and the shower was only just warm and we had to boil kettle to wash up. But I noticed in visitors book there had been a problem with water getting too hot and now it doesn't get hot at all.

We had a super holiday in the sail loft annexe.

The beach was great for us and our dog and the cafe really handy. A new mattress would have helped enormously as it wasn’t too comfy, apart from that would highly recommend this lovely little boat house.

Very cosy and compact, perfectly adequate for two and a doggy.

Front one would be better for the view. Needs a, Caution Hot Water sticker in the kitchen and the bathroom because the water gets blisteringly hot very quickly. Light fittings and under the bed needs a good dusting but that's being picky I guess!! Lovely and quiet, we would definitely return.

A great place to stay and will definitely go back and recommend it to family and friends.

We will also certainly use Sykes Cottages again.

Very handy for walking into Yarmouth.

Owner met us at the agreed time with the keys. Very pleasant accommodation but parking can be a problem during the day if you return before 4.30pm Good value for money.

Our fourth time staying here.

It is small and cosy with a lovely cafe next door. The beach is round the other side. Fort Victoria is a short walk away and Yarmouth is a short ride. Mr Brady is very helpful. I would thoroughly recommend it. We will most definitely be going back again next year.

Great little holiday cottage in a superb location.

Could do with a little maintenance and updating here and there but comfortable and excellent value for money. Superb cafe next door, just wished it opened a little later into the evening as the location on the beach was out of this world.

Plenty of places to dine!

Great base for walking in the area!

This is a really nice location.

There's a brilliant beach café next door; and they close at 5ish so there no night noise. it's straight on to the beach and the owner is very helpful. 4 things, the sink tap needs new valve washers, the tap it self needs fixing down and the shower mixer has no thermostatic control and it is on a hair trigger from scalding to cold. The electric radiator in the bathroom is always on, and swithing off the bathroom "isolator" doesn't turn it off. Having said that those are all minor faults and we would happily go back. If you or Mr. Brady could book the ferries from the Island it would be very much cheaper to get there (£350)

The annexe is very damp There is no ventilation in the bathroom, ie a window or fan Clothes felt damp in the wardrobe No battery in clock Cobwebs on ceiling

Peace and quiet clean comfortable we really enjoyed it

This is our third time visiting this property .

It is small but suits our needs. The owner is very friendly and is contactable if anything should be amiss, there wasn't. The bistro next door is run by two very friendly sisters, food is delicious.

A great place very close to the sea .

About a 20 minit walk to bus stop good for getting a round the island with an weekly ticket did not use the bech it was to stony for the dog to walk on. will stay there again very clean and inviting with a cafe rite next door :-)

Property is in a lovely location but could do with updating would have been happy to have paid more for this.

John ( the person to contact for the key) was very accommodating and friendly Had a lovely break

Perfect location for my last minute holiday, being so close to the beach, well equipped apartment, bonus of very friendly cafe next door will definitely book again

It was everything and more what I expected loved every minute there

We loved the location of this accommodation.

A few things would have made our stay even better such as- 1) mattress needs replacing as its really soft and uncomfortable. 2) a few more item of cutlery- it has the bare minimum, plus a decent knife for vegetables would be good. 3) a bigger wardrobe to be able to hang clothes up.

The owner was really friendly and was extremely welcoming.

Facilities are of a good standard and the bed was soooooo comfy. If you want to escape a busy life then location is perfect. It is away from the main road do very quiet at night.

A lovely place to stay, very peaceful, everything you need in the apartment, great place to recharge as there is no light or noise at night.

y es your paperwork stated towels would be provided no towels at all owner does not provide them you as a company should sort this out yes he does or no he does not and you should up date your paper work it cost us 25 pounds to go out and buy them not a happy bunny

Whilst the facilities were great the two things that I would think would improve the facility are 1) a better shower.

2) a fridge with a freezer compartment

I was pleased that there was an outside light and a torch provided as the steps and lane were very dark otherwise and I had to take my dog on a short walk late evening.

A small freezer box in the fridge would have been useful. Otherwise it’s a convenient, comfortable bedsit and ideal as a base. Lovely morning walk along the beach in to Yarmouth.

Agreed time of key collection 4pm.

I had to text owner at 4 as he wasn't there. He arrived about 20 minutes later. Bearing in mind the size of the island, he likely hadn't remembered we were due. On entering the property, he gave a brief overview of fire equipment and fuse box, which was helpful. Listing photo showed a small sofa - what was there were 2 armchairs, not comfortable or relaxing. There was a large, sticky stain on the floor of the apartment - clearly not cleaned thoroughly after last use. On opening the fridge, we discovered a packet of two ready made burgers, expiry 3 December 2018 (Arrived 23 December) When throwing them away, we discovered that the bin liner already had someone else's rubbish in it. The bedding was atrocious- it felt really old. There was a memory foam mattress placed on top of another mattress, which made it feel like you would fall out of bed. The pillows were lumpy and flat and clearly very well used. The sheet on the bed was bobbled and pilled and it was horrible to sleep on. Considering the rubbish that was left in the apartment, I was unsure if the bedding had even been washed. After the first night in the bed, I had to go out and buy a complete new bedding set including pillows, in order to sleep.

The Loft Annexe was perfect for our stay.

It's very quiet, but everywhere is accessible. It is a studio but that was all we needed. Although it is at the back of the property it didn't matter as we walked round to the front. It's a short walk along the beach into Yarmouth. Mr Brady was very friendly. The cafe next door is run by two sisters who took the time to get to know people. The food was wonderful. Our only complaint was the size of the wardrobe, it only had hanging space on one side. We are already planning on going back there.

Nice little place for 2 (and a dog).

.. clean and owner was happy with our late arrival. Annexe is right on a country park so great for walking and with the IOW being small could access everywhere. 25 minute drive from Cowes. 45 minute drive to Ryde Well equipped place considering small size.

Perfect location for anyone travelling with a dog- loads of excellent walks close by, and indeed whole island was dogfriendly.

Cafe next door was both friendly and served excellent food so we didn't cook at all- apart from toast for breakfast.. We drove all over the island, but much preferred the area close by : Yarmouth itself is a delightful little place. Shalfleet has the New Inn- super food and dogfriendly as well. Weather was not particularly good- lots of cloudy days but we were cosy and warm at home, and the scenery was still lovely out and about. We would happily revisit the island- not a hundred miles from home but another place to explore.

The only thing I would say, which is only an observation.

The mattress was a bit clunky indicating it needed renewal. Overall we both loved the accommodation. Mr Brady was very friendly and helpful.

Door lock was difficult to lock from inside, dud torch and mattress needs replacing.

Generally a very good time was had. Convenient excellent café next door. Only 5 minutes from ferry. Good place to start exploring the island

Very painless experience.

Thank you