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Kitty's Loft

(Ref. 21300)

Great Appleford near Godshill, Isle of Wight Show on map

4.9

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  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets No

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Broadband / WiFi

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38 Customer Reviews

  • "A warm, cosy and comfortable cottage to return to at the end of the day."

    The hosts, Babs and Kitty made us feel very welcome and we enjoyed meeting Lotte and Molly. The cottage has everything needed and beautifully presented. The bedrooms were spacious and comfortable.

    Reviewed by Rosemary5.0Oct 2023

  • "Excellent accommodation and location."

    Both Kathy and I thought that Barbara and Kathy were perfect hosts (and Lotte was a bonus !).

    You were both so easy to host, with such lovely friendly attitudes. A real joy to have such a long chat on your departure was our bonus. Lotte misses her games with you. Thank you for staying and pleased to know that you found a spot which fit the bill. Property Owner

    Reviewed by John5.0Sep 2023

  • "We had a lovely stay."

    Cottage was lovely - a great blend of character with good facilities/equipment. Owners very welcoming. Cottage was spotlessly clean, very comfortable and well equipped. Location is good - pubs and shops are a good few miles away but there are lovely walks on the doorstep (Godshill, Appuldurcombe, Downs etc.) and no part of the island is more than 30mins drive. Would recommend.

    It really was a pleasure having you both here to enjoy our Island. Sorry about the weather but we know you made the most of it! We were amazed at how immaculate you left the cottage, a real bonus for our cleaner. Thank you for being so considerate. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Richard5.0Sep 2023

  • "The owners were very nice, and generous."

    The instructions for getting there were very helpful.

    Thanks, heartwarming to know. Property Owner

    Reviewed by D5.0Aug 2023

  • "We had a fantastic break."

    Kitty loft is perfectly located and has everything you could need. The hosts were excellent, we would highly recommend this and look forward to our next visit

    Pleasure was all ours Kirsty. Thank you for.your positive feedback. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Kirsty5.0Jul 2023

  • "This sis a superb let and we hope ro come again."

    Lovely meeting you both. Thank you for your kind response. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Hugh5.0Jun 2023

  • "Kitty’s Loft was very clean and comfortable and in a great location for exploring the island."

    It was lovely to be able to sit out in the garden each evening and our boys loved playing with Lotte the golden retriever, who is much missed now we are home again! Thank you for a wonderful week.

    Our pleasure Jill to have contributed to a happy holiday. Such a kind gesture to let us know. Lotte missed the boys too so hope they have now adapted! She sends a big lick for them. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jill5.0May 2023

  • "Had a fantastic 7 days at kitty’s loft with my daughter."

    The house had everything needed, very homely. Perfect location to explore the island. Babs and Kit made us extremely welcome and gave great advice where to go. Would definitely recommend. Big thumbs up

    Reviewed by Paul4.1May 2023

  • "Barbara was very helpful even before we got there with some information that we ..."

    Barbara was very helpful even before we got there with some information that we needed to know and Kitty was very personable as well ,Kitty's Loft was in gorgeous countryside and was central for everything we wanted to see ,the loft had everything we needed and had a fine big telly as well ,would love to come back and stay there again one day

    Thanks for your lovely feedback. You will be welcomed back again anytime. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Pamela5.0May 2023

  • "We had a lovely welcome from Barbara."

    The cottage was nice and clean and cosy too.

    5.0Mar 2023

  • "The loft was cosy, comfortable and spotlessly clean."

    We really enjoyed our stay there. It was an excellent base for exploring the island.

    Reviewed by Alison5.0Sep 2022

  • "Lovely property, gorgeous location and really friendly welcome from the owner Barbara."

    We were really happy and enjoyed our stay.

    Reviewed by Helena4.7Jul 2022

  • "Lovely accommodation, we really enjoyed our stay, would recommend."

    Reviewed by Gail5.0Jul 2022

  • "Lovely accommodation and hosts."

    Perfect place to stay for exploring the Isle of Wight

    Reviewed by David5.0Jun 2022

  • "Myself my husband and our son had the most fantastic weeks holiday."

    the owners of kittys Loft were so helpful we had some great times talking to them and my son fell in love with their beautiful dog Lottie. We would give them a fantastic recommendation. Barbara and Kit were great hosts .

    Reviewed by Beryl5.0May 2022

  • "Absolutely brilliant."

    Could not fault a thing. A true home from home. An ideal base for anywhere on the island.

    Reviewed by Bradley5.0Mar 2022

  • "The cottage was spotless, warm, comfortable, cosy and had everything we needed for our holiday."

    The owners were very helpful and friendly and we would go back again without hesitation.

    Reviewed by Nick5.0Oct 2021

  • "Kitty's loft was a fabulous place to stay, and the owners were very pleasant and made us feel very welcome."

    The location was perfect for exploring the whole of the Isle of Wight. We will definitely be back!

    Reviewed by Jane5.0Sep 2021

  • "Lovely peaceful and quiet location."

    Very clean and comfortable. Bedrooms bigger than expected, beds comfortable and pleasant cosy lounge. Easy access to anywhere on island. Owners next door friendly and puppy adorable!

    Reviewed by Gail4.7Sep 2021

  • "We loved Kitty's Loft and the location."

    Easy access to everywhere on the island by car. Fully equipped and functioning facilities.

    Reviewed by Jane5.0Jul 2021

  • "This was our first visit to the Island for many years."

    Our hosts were very friendly and informative about places to visit. They keep Kitty’s Loft and the gardens in excellent condition and in these strange times, do everything to keep themselves and guests safe. Restrictions placed on them to make Kittys Loft Covid safe has meant they have had to remove some items from the accommodation but this was expected and did not interfere with our stay. Kittys Loft is set in a quiet area with easy access to all the major towns and places of interest. Moving around the Island we always felt Covid safe and everywhere we went for meals, everybody adhered to safe distancing and we never felt uncomfortable at any time. Even the weather was good to us

    Reviewed by Susan5.0Jun 2021

  • "Very enjoyable stay in comfortable, well furnished cottage."

    Ideal location for visiting all areas of the island. Close to cycling trails and within short distance of facilities. For animal and nature lovers Kitty's Loft is a great place to stay! Would definitely recommend.

    Reviewed by Carol4.7May 2021

  • "We had awful weather for our October half term holiday but Kity's Loft was warm and comfortable."

    The radiators had thermostats on them so we were able to set the temperature we wanted in each room, keeping the bedrooms cooler and the living room warmer. The bedrooms were a very good size and the beds were extremely comfortable. There wasn't anything we needed that we didn't find in the kitchen. It was well stocked with cutlery and other essentials. We didn't have the right weather to make use of the garden but I think it would be a lovely place to stay in the summer. I would recommend this property.

    Reviewed by Susan5.0Oct 2020

  • "The owners of kitty’s loft were nice and very welcoming."

    The cottage was lovely and garden outside was really nice, we were pleasantly surprised to see a pheasant and partridges every morning outside when we got up.We would definitely go back and stay again and would recommend it to friends and family.

    Reviewed by David5.0Oct 2020

  • "Good quality accommodation and lovely location."

    Easy booking online.

    Reviewed by Penny4.4Oct 2020

  • "A lovely cottage in a lovely quiet setting."

    The owners are very friendly and accommodating. Hope to return in the future. A lovely friendly old retriever to fuss too, lovely.

    Reviewed by Alvin4.4Aug 2020

  • "As it was November the place was lovely and warm all the time, hosts were very friendly and welcoming and explained everything we needed to know, nothing was too much trouble for them, the cottage is in a rural area so it was lovely and quiet and very dark at night if you like views of the night sky then this is great, a five minute drive and you are on the main roads to any area of the island."

    .....loved this place and would love to go back in the summer. 5 stars

    Reviewed by Gordon5.0Nov 2019

  • "Hosts very welcoming,very helpful and very nice,kitty's loft is larger than expected, the photographs don't do it justice."

    brilliant location,so quiet and peaceful, enjoyed every minute of our stay even the rain did not spoil anything. Thank you Barbara and Kitty for allowing us to enjoy a part of a very beautiful property in a fantastic location.

    Reviewed by Geoff5.0Oct 2019

  • "In the listing there's no picture of the bathroom, may be worth adding this as quite small with only shower cubicle, no bath."

    The bathroom is also on the ground floor so could be an issue for night time visits! We also felt another hand towel could be provided as only one small one for us both, plus only one loo roll! Probably being picky here but more & larger towels provided in other accommodation and always more loo roll & toiletries. Otherwise a lovely cottage in beautiful setting, well placed for visiting all of the island.

    Owner Response: 'The details regarding the accommodation clearly state that there is a ground floor shower room, with toilet and hand basin. This fact should have been taken into account before booking the cottage if a bath was considered necessary. The provision of a toilet roll is a complimentary item, as the cottage is 'self catering', and individuals have preferences for particular brands.The provision of toiletries is not something we provide as we feel that is a personal requirement depending on the individual's taste. We do however, provide a branded hand wash dispenser for convenience An extra hand towel could have been made available, had it been requested, as we are close by.' Many thanks Barbara Williams Property Owner

    Reviewed by Susan4.7Sep 2018

  • "The cottage was very warm, well equipped, clean and comfortable."

    The garden sitting area was very pretty and the weather was so brilliant (early September) we were able to eat our breakfast outside in the sunshine every morning and it was very quite and peaceful, as although the cottage is situated on a road there is very little traffic; all we could hear was the soft bleating of sheep in a nearby field and birdsong. The property is situated on the south of the island which is supposed to have its own micro-climate being warmer and sunnier than the rest of of the island and this seemed definitely to be the case, and the tropical gardens at Ventnor, which are well worth a visit, are a testimony to this. There is a very nice pub in Godshill called 'The Taverners', about 10 minutes drive from the cottage, which is very popular and the food is excellent , using all local produce, but you do need to book early as it is very popular. We also visited the 'Spyglass' in Ventnor which is right on the edge of the sea and sells delicious crab sandwiches; the crab is locally sourced from the island's fishermen. There is plenty of seating outside and inside it is distinctly quirky with loads of character. Another nice pub with a view is 'The Folly' on the Medina River which is very close to Osborne House,. Do visit Osborne House and gardens, it is an amazing place and in recent years Queen Victoria's private beach has been opened up to the public and you can bathe there, not fully clothed as Queen Victoria did (check out her bathing machine), or just relax on a deckchair with an ice-cream. We have been on the Isle of Wight for day trips, but not for a full week and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and we would definitely like to go again and stay at 'Kitty's Loft' and if we are lucky Barbara and Kitty might have a 'cream tea' ready for our arrival as last time!

    Reviewed by Barbara5.0Sep 2018

  • "We would highly recommend this property."

    The owners were lovely and very welcoming. Lots of thought has gone into making you feel at home, like milk in the fridge and delicious scones. Excellent welcome pack with information. The property was clean and well maintained. Our kids 6, 4 and 1 absolutely loved staying there, particularly playing with the dogs, and want to return next year! Thanks for such a wonderful week.

    Reviewed by Graeme4.4Aug 2018

  • "It was a fantastic cottage in an a beautiful location, absolutely lovely."

    Reviewed by Simon5.0Jul 2018

  • "Wonderful hosts with a lovely cream tea on arrival."

    Always on hand for anything you needed. Very peaceful and very comfortable.

    Reviewed by Glynis5.0Jul 2018

  • "The peace and quite :-)"

    Reviewed by Kevin5.0Jul 2018

  • "Beautiful, fantastically well equipped property and garden."

    Lovely quiet location and easy access to most places on the island. Well stocked shop short drive away as well as lovely pubs. very pleasant hosts.

    Reviewed by Jennifer5.0Jun 2018

  • "Barbara & Kit were the perfect hosts, the location was perfect for us, facilities for a child and baby were fantastic, we all had a most enjoyable stay and will likely be back."

    Reviewed by Abigail5.0Jul 2017

  • "No, happy with everything no complaints, owners we4re very helpful, friendly and made sure our stay was a perfect"

    Reviewed by Geoffrey5.0Sep 2016

  • "Great location and owners are very friendly."

    I only wish they had a dishwasher or washing machine instead of a freezer which we didn't use at all. Overall a very pleasant stay.

    Reviewed by Jose4.6Sep 2016

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Summary

  • Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin
  • Ground floor shower room with power shower, basin and WC
  • Fitted kitchen with dining area
  • Sitting room.
  • Oil central heating
  • Electric double oven and ceramic hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, TV with FreeSat, WiFi, CD/ DVD, selection of books and games
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent, please bring own beach towels
  • Cot, highchair, baby bath and stairgate
  • Off road parking for 1 car
  • Shared, enclosed, front lawned garden with furniture and BBQ
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop 1.5 miles, pub and beach 3 miles
  • There is no electric charge point for cars
  • The owners have a Golden Retriever
  • Please Note: This property is for holiday lets only and does not accept worker bookings

The property

Kitty's loft was announced as a winner of the 2018 Rose Award from VisitEngland.

This pretty and well-presented cottage adjoins the owner's home and is nestled perfectly at the foot of St Catherine's Down within a quiet hamlet of privately-owned barn conversions.

Thoughtfully appointed throughout, this Godshill cottage provides a cosy and welcoming haven for families and friends alike who wish to experience the peace and tranquillity of this setting as well as the sheer beauty that the surrounding countryside has to offer.

After a restful night's sleep in one of the two pretty bedrooms, guests are treated to stunning panoramic views of Stenbury Down when opening the bedroom curtains at this picturesque Godshill cottage.

Downstairs, there is a well-equipped fitted kitchen and a cosy sitting room with a French door leading out to the beautifully-maintained garden, a lovely setting for enjoying breakfast before venturing out to explore all that this area has to offer.

The lawned garden at this Godshill cottage is also the ideal spot for relaxing whilst enjoying the sounds of the migrating birds that visit on a daily basis.

The delightful and picturesque village of Godshill offers many excellent attractions, from the model village and the Isle of Wight Natural History Centre, to the Godshill Cider Company and The Old Smithy, now a lovely tea room, gift shop and boutique.

Why not discover one of the breathtaking walks Godshill has to offer, and then a sumptuous lunch in Godshill's gastro pub, The Taverners?

You can visit one of the many stunning beaches on the south of the island, or take a drive to East Cowes and discover the history surrounding the magnificent Osborne House.

This Godshill cottage is a wonderful base for experiencing the beauty and the sights that the Isle of Wight has to offer.

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About the location

GODSHILL

Shanklin 4 miles; Ventnor 4 miles; Newport 6 miles.

Godshill is arguably one of the prettiest villages on the Isle of Wight, and its winding main street is lined with numerous picturesque thatched cottages. Explore the wealth of quaint shops, fascinating model village or natural history museum, then treat yourself to a mouth watering cream tea at one of the local tea gardens. Within 4 miles can be found the delightful seaside resorts of Sandown, Shankin and Ventnor, all well known for their mild climate, lovely sandy beaches with great watersports facilities, and lots of family friendly attractions. How about a nostalgic trip on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway, or a visit to Osborne House, Queen Victoria's magnificent summer retreat? There's such an incredible range of things to see and do on this wonderful island, catering for all tastes and ages.

Please Note: This property is for holiday lets only and does not accept worker bookings.