The Wash House

From the moment we arrived, this seaside cottage felt like a private postcard come to life — utterly charming, immaculately presented, and perfectly placed close to the shore.

we drank our morning coffee to soundtrack of gulls and surf every day. Practicalities were flawless: spotless cleaning, clear arrival instructions that made check-in effortless. Location is unbeatable: a short walk takes you to a beach ideal for long walks and shell hunting. The hosts were warm, responsive, and provided excellent local tips that turned good days into great ones. Whether you want restorative quiet, romantic sunsets, or active seaside days, this cottage delivers in every way — a five-star retreat we can’t wait to return to. Highly recommended.

First impression of the Wash House was of well presented, surprisingly spacious accommodation.

Accessibility downstairs was just what we needed. We found all we needed for a great holiday, including amazing weather! The children loved the Bembridge Ledge rock pools, as did the adults, and only a five minute walk away for a two year old. Jo and David were very helpful when needed. All in all a great stay and we are already thinking of rebooking for next year.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this property.

It was spacious, very clean and very well equipped. The neighbourhood was quiet and peaceful even though the Crab and Lobster was close by. This pub served really good food. An excellent place to stay while exploring the Isle of Wight.

We had a lovely stay in this cottage.

It was clean and well equipped with everything needed for a comfortable stay. The Crab and Lobster pub is a short walk away and we enjoyed the fresh fish and chips there. Sunday lunch is also good. The cottage is in a perfect position for visiting other places and we would recommend the Garlic Farm and Arreton Farm barns

A fantastic property to stay in.

It was very clean throughout. The kitchen was well stocked with equipment. Location was ideal, about a 3 minute walk to the sea wall and the pub Crab and Lobster which was lovely. A mile from Ye Olde Village Inn, which was served simply amazing food!

This was a lovely cottage and very well appointed and comfortable.

The location was also great.

Great property, spacious and well appointed kitchen.

So lovely to walk 5 mins to the beach Thanks for a lovely stay.

The holiday house is beautiful, well equipped and near the beach, however, the standard of cleaning is not good: Dried up ketchup on the dining table cloth.

Mould in washing machine, shower grout, shower hose and around the sink hole. Dusty work surfaces, cobwebs and dirt under the beds. One bed has a terribly stained mattress protector. For those who prefer a softer mattress a topper would be recommended. The owner has put great thought into making sure you have everything you need, even night torches by the beds. It was lovely to be greeted with wine and biscuits. It’s such a shame the standard of cleaning is so very poor.

Loved our stay in the wash house had everything we needed .

Home from home

The property is located in close proximity to the sea and lovely walks around the beaches and local area.

The local pub/restaurant just a very short stroll down the road. We had a relaxing break, enjoying quiet nights of sleep throughout. It’s very comfortable, with the two large sofas and very well made furniture. Everything needed for our stay was provided. WiFi is excellent. The beds, and linen were very clean and comfortable, with duvets suitable for the warm weather, but with ample extra if needed. Good bathrooms with reliable and effective showers. We could well have stayed another week, didn’t want to leave. Would recommend.

Beautiful property comfortable and immaculately presented situated within walking distance of the coast.

The Crab & Lobster pub which serves extensive food choices is just a couple of minutes walk and overlooks the sea with indoor & outdoor dining. Well situated as a touring base for the resorts in the south east of the island.

We had a lovely week staying in the Washhouse (this being our second visit).

On arrival we found the house to be spotlessly clean, and equipped with everything you could possibly need for your stay. Easy to get to different places on the island and a handy pub just a few yards down the road. Would definitely recommend this property.

the double bedroom to the garden needs a dressing gown hook on the door

Beautiful spacious house in a lovely village.

Beds were so comfortable, well equipped, lovely little secluded garden. Downstairs shower hose needs replacing as it's is constantly leaking and the hose is mouldy. Water does not drain away. The radiator in the bathroom is in need of a deep clean, as does the whole house, build up of dust under all the radiators and furniture. The DVD player will not connect to the tv, and there are only BBC channels, netflix, prime etc all need sign ins which aren't provided.

A lovely house to stay in.

For us it was great location as near a pub and the sea . Very comfy and all needs met. We had a lovely Christmas and nice memory. Thank you

Had a wonderful stay at Wash House Cottage.

The property is well equipped very comfortable and feels like Home from Home. Perfect little cottage would definitely recommend and most certainly will be back Perfect Place to stay just perfect !!

The Wash House is very comfortable and clean.

The kitchen is superb, with lots of utensils, crockery and cutlery, and it has a huge American-style fridge-freezer. There are three double-bedrooms, which makes it a little tricky if you are looking for at least one twin room, but the mattresses were very comfortable to sleep on. The bedroom upstairs is very large but it has sloping ceilings and my partner and I lost count of the number of times we banged our heads (the paintwork has several marks where others have also suffered the same fate). For us, the biggest disappointment was the location. This property is hidden away in a residential area and is a good walk from the town centre. Of course we had looked at the map before booking but whilst one of the beaches is only a short walk away, it is accessed via some very steep steps at the back of the local pub and is only really used by dog walkers. We had to use the car to go out to places because there was precious little near the house and in Bembridge to keep us entertained.

We loved this property , extremely clean , lovely and quiet , the weather at times wasn’t great so it was nice to be able to sit in comfort and relax together , if we came to the island again we would ask to stay here as it was just perfect for us .

A lovely house in a great location.

A modern, well equipped house with very comfy beds and plenty of room for six adults. Good outside space too. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Wash House.

Spacious cottage in a deal quiet position, a few minutes walk from the coast.

Wee equipped, the cottage contributed to a very enjoyable holiday.

Great cottage, lovely decor, comfy beds, location good for local shops and pubs.

Very suitable for less mobile guests (wide doors, low shower). Graduated steps to the garden would be great (one of our party is disabled) but other than this, fantastic cottage- would recommend. Friendly owner and was very helpful for food recommendations.

Unfortunately the shower traps were filthy, only one non slip shower mat which was upstairs and my 88 year-old mother who was using the downstairs nearly slipped over in the shower, glass fronted dressing table had large crack across one of its drawerfronts in downstairs bedroom, Grass had not been cut, patio furniture and patio covered in bird feaceas it was so bad could not walk on patio or sit on furniture, sofas were old and uncomfortable.

Very happy with our stay.

Property was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. Well located for walks along the shore and Bembridge Windmill. Close to local shops and very quiet. Would definitely return.

Fantastic stay at The Wash House,Very comfortable & cosy.

Had everything we needed. Would definitely stay again.

It is rare to find a holiday home suitable for six adults - the three double bedrooms were perfect for us over the Christmas week.

The Wash House was clean and cosy with the added bonus of the log burner and a Christmas tree made this week so special.

Location was great and the home had everything you needed.

There is lots to do out and about. As we went on a very wet and windy week the heating and log burner proved to be a blessing. The owner was pleasant and I can find no faults with the holiday. The layout and rooms are brilliant. The cottage was very clean and welcoming. We didn't want to leave. The smaller downstairs bedroom had a couple of minor decorative issues but it's the end of the season and nothing that couldn't be sorted quickly in future. I would highly recommend this wonderful property. Parking is fine and there's extra parking if needed. Thank you for a great stay. It's a wonderful property. Date of experience: 09 November

A beautiful house with excellent amenities.

Everything was spotlessly clean and the beds were really comfortable. We were sorry to leave as we had loved it so much but we would definitely return if we were coming with our family again.

A lovely house, which was very comfortable, spacious, well equipped and in a quiet location.

We had a great week and visited lots of places on the island, the weather was glorious, which was a bonus. Had a problem with the shower door during our stay and many thanks to the owner who sorted it the same day and was very helpful. Would highly recommend this property.

We had a great time at the Wash House.

It was in a brilliant location to pop to the beach regularly, but set back enough that you wouldn’t be bothered by any thoroughfare from other visitors. The beds were all very comfortable, the showers were powerful enough, and the bath was a lovely size to relax in. There was everything you could realistically want inside the property and out, and we ate in 50% of the week we were there. We liked it so much we’ve booked it for the same week next year!

The Wash House was a lovely house to stay in, it’s the most expensive house that we have ever stayed in on the Isle of Wight!

I was slightly disappointed by how close it was to other houses therefore it was quite noisy from surrounding houses, plus there was some building work going on from a house just up the path which was annoying at times. The house itself was very clean & very comfortable. The drive is quite tight to park on, a large car would struggle. An alarm clock or some sort of clock would be good in the master bedroom & a radio/music player would be good in the kitchen. And for the price you would expect a hot tub in the garden or just a little something extra.

The Wash House was a clean, comfortable and very well equipped property in a perfect setting.

So quiet and so close to the beach. All local amenities were within a short walk. Just perfect for a relaxing holiday.

Perfect home from home with everything you might need

We had a wonderful stay at The Wash House , the property was very clean , well presented and well equipped.

The only things we could have done with is a four slot toaster and smaller saucepans . The inclusion of a coffee pod machine is often a lovely addition to

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The property was excellent- everything there was just right - an excellent location and would recommend wholeheartedly.

The main problem arose due to our rehoming two dogs and the inability of the holiday company to move our location to a “dog friendly “ one, despite the fact that they were notified of this change just days after I had paid the balance of the holiday rental. Perhaps if they delayed the very speedy payment to the owner, we would have stood a chance of changing location and completing a full family holiday. Unfortunately it was my wife’s special birthday celebration which would have been far better if our daughter had been able to join us as was the whole purpose of our original booking.

We had an amazing week away staying at The Wash House, it was like a home from home!

Very comfortable, well equipped, beautiful and clean. My only negative would be that there wasn’t a TV in the bedroom but that’s just personal preference as I struggle to sleep without noise. The bed was so comfortable it was like sleeping on a cloud. We would highly recommend this house, great value for money too!

A fantastically well appointed property, that as a party of four adults, we really enjoyed.

Great location with good local amenities. An additional set of basic table cutlery would be a bonus in order to keep up with the dishwasher

Fantastic property, everything you need is in the property,?

lovely village location Bembridge,

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Very comfortable and well equipped cottage with local amenities on the doorstep. Enjoyed our week stay at the wash house would recommend highly.

The property was so homely, clean and with everything a holiday home should have.

Excellent location. Highly recommended.

Nice and clean.

Good choice of equipment in the kitchen. Great location for visiting the island. Little welcome pack of wine and cookies was a lovely touch.mi recommend the hoover bag to be changed as it was a bit smelly when we used it. Otherwise great stay!

We had a lovely stay at The Wash House in Bembridge during August 2022.

It was a little tricky to find as it was tucked away on a bend behind some other houses, but when we eventually found it, we were very impressed from the first glance onwards. Upon entering and checking the property out we found the cleanliness to be excellent. The facilities and items within the house consisted of everything we could possibly need for our stay. We enjoyed exploring the Island and found plenty to do over the week, we especially enjoyed a meal at the Crab and Lobster down the road and evening walks along that little ledge of beach beneath. Thank you for having us.

The Wash House is a clean, comfortable, well-equipped property, conveniently located 2 mins from the beach.

The beds were comfortable, the kitchen had everything we needed and the garden furniture offered the opportunity to enjoy the sunshine while having a coffee. I would definitely recommend the Wash House.

This was our second stay at the Wash House and it didn’t disappoint.

The house is clean, comfortable and well equipped. It is also really well located and only a short walk to the nearest beach. Would absolutely recommend!

We had a great stay.

The Wash house did not disappoint, it was immaculate, furnished well and spacious. We got to see a lot of the Island but still have a lot to do and see and we will return as soon as we can. The only negative thing was that we couldn't book the whole week. Thanking you.

Lovely property.

We had a great time. Might have been useful to have a few more details about recycling bins. Our rules (in Suffolk) are completely different, e.g. we have to take glass to bottle banks. What was the small green bin above the bins in the kitchen cupboard meant to be used for? Also the property has a BBQ and a Bose Sound dock, not mentioned in the property description , these are both items we could have used if mentioned before our visit.

Lovely cottage, all facilities as described.

In fact better than described. Owner very helpful & wanted us to have a great holiday. Close to beach & pub/restaurant. Did not want to leave for home. A memorable week.

We had a lovely stay at The Wash House.

Cottage was very comfortable throughout and was very equipped. We would recommend. And would like to return next year if we can. Thank you

Lovely cottage, spacious, very comfortable and well equipped.

We found plenty to do nearby with a very active two year old. The weather was very kind to us and we would highly recommend the Wash House.

Amazing place - the exterior website photo does not convey how extremely spacious the cottage is inside.

Exceptionally clean, sparkling white linens and towels. Equipped beyond expectations. Highly recommended. Had the opportunity to meet the owner - very friendly and helpful. As an aside, don’t waste your time and money on visiting the nearby Crab and Lobster, for food at least. Inexplicably it gets top ratings for IOW restaurants whereas, in our experience, it was the worst in terms of food and service. On the whole, you cannot go wrong choosing the Wash House as a place to stay. Would definitely return.

The Wash house is a beautiful property, very comfortable and has a lovely garden.

It is also well situated close to local amenities and the beach. We had a wonderful week touring the island. Enjoy! We did

Very enjoyable lovely cottage was just short of a couple of saucepans !

Not a lot of contact from Sykes Cottages, usually use VRBO and still prefer.