Jack's Hill

Rating
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Cot available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

28 Customer Review(s)

Mrs Sowler
September 2020

“I was disappointed not to receive an email from you about our holiday to a question I asked in regard to the lockdown situation, and I also think you could have explained why the time had changed to 5pm from 3pm for entry to the property - just a courtesy I would have thought, although I realise it was due to the additional cleaning required.”

We were a little surprised that a workman had entered the property to repair something when we were out, without telling us, in regard to the Covid-19 situation. The information you gave via the automated email was good; i.e. suggestion to take own pillows for instance.

- Mrs Sowler, September 2020
Mrs Day August 2020

“The house was even better than we anticipated.”

Lovely bathrooms with brilliant showers and evert facility. The entire house was light and airy. We know Steelhill cove werll and it was so good to be able to walk there most days...……….weather permitting. We all loved our stay in Jacks Hill and we'll be back!

- Mrs Day, August 2020
Mr McDonough July 2020

“The website says the beach is a 6 minute walk.”

I think this is either misleading (not sure which beach it is referring to) or incorrect. It is also very difficult to walk with young children and feel this should be noted. The property was very clean however and comfortable.

- Mr McDonough, July 2020
Mrs Brookes July 2020

“The accommodation looks wonderful, but the ground floor is smaller than described.”

Due to coronavirus 1 room is inaccessible and that does make the shared communal rooms, quite tight. The lounge area has 2 X 3 seater settees, facing each other, and when 6 adults sat down in the evening, it was quite tight and felt like we were sitting in a waiting room! I would suggest more furniture in that area or emptying the room that is, at the moment, unavailable so a group can spread out! The kitchen is wonderful, the patio very private and accessible through bi folding doors. It’s surrounded on one side by trees. We actually saw a red squirrel in the trees one morning! I imagine that’s why there’s a viewing gallery on 1st floor. 1st floor is excellent. Bedrooms are good, but would like to have swapped the king size bed from smallest bedroom with the double bed in larger en-suite. We ended up sleeping in the smallest room and using next door’s en-suite. Lovely, modern bathrooms - always a huge positive for me!! Ventnor area is a great choice. It’s hilly, but the walks we did, albeit strenuous, were fantastic and allowed us to explore the scenic views of the IOW. And visit a few excellent pubs to re- energise ourselves! Would we return? Yes definitely!

- Mrs Brookes, July 2020
Mrs Bland August 2019

“Listings were a bit contradictory Eg 3 or 4 bedrooms?”

Or Additional sitting room football table ? ? Seaview. Though description wrong well equipped lots of thoughtful items provided and quality accommodation

- Mrs Bland, August 2019
Miss Ballard August 2019

“Should make clear it is up hill and takes longer to Walk than times stated I felt poss times given were for cars But bus stop outside in mornings and if lucky taxi back if have shopping .”

( taxis hard to find and do not seem to be available often) . We enjoyed walk but not good for people who can’t walk far , but great place to stay for peace and quiet .

- Miss Ballard, August 2019
Mr Churcher June 2019

“Jacks Hill wow what a fabulous place to stay, a luxury experience and would totally recommend this accommodation to everyone looking for that special rental property.”

Thank you

- Mr Churcher, June 2019
Mr Hobday-pepper June 2019

“Jacks Hill was a lovely home.”

More than just a place to sleep, it was extremely comfortable and great to relax in on rainy days. Kids were amused by the games and Lego and adults were entertained on the WiFi connection. Made some great memories.

- Mr Hobday-pepper, June 2019
Mr Howe April 2019

“Beautiful house in a warm friendly ideal location.”

From the long walks looking out at the gorgeous landscapes and the smell of the ocean..To the quaint village and friendly locals. For me only one word to describe this holiday is “awesome “.

- Mr Howe, April 2019
Mr Catterall October 2018

“Lovely house, spacious in a quiet position.”

Only had one small thing to mention.....sky box was in the downstairs bedroom...it was inconvenient to keep going in the bedroom to switch it on or change channels. Only two of us stayed in the property. If someone had been using that room it would have been even more inconvenient We would certainly stay at Jacks Hill again and have recommended the property to friends and family. This is our second stay with Sykes Cottages Ltd..... We have been very impressed with the properties and the service you provide......well done. We look forward to choosing our next holiday with you thank you

- Mr Catterall, October 2018
Mrs Whitehouse August 2018

“Jack’s Hill is such a beautiful house in a lovely quiet location.”

All mod cons and comforts and very spacious. I would just highlight that the description does need amending as it actually has four double bedrooms, one on the ground floor. Also, it no longer has the table football. We found all four TV’s in working order so must have been fixed since a previous reviewer. Kitchen very well equipped with everything you could possibly need, and also has a washer dryer, iron and board, hairdryers in every room and a bbq outside. There is also a good selection of board games and a big box of lego my son loved. Also plenty of books! They really have thought of everything! It is walking distance to Ventnor Biotanic Gardens and you can walk to the seafront and town. However, as Ventnor is a hilly place it is tougher on the walk back! We found the amazing ice cream at Crave helped ( they do ice cream for everyone, vegans, diary free, gluten free etc, delicious)! We can not recommend this beautiful, spotlessly clean, modern home enough, wish it was my house! We will definitely be booking on our next trip to the Island! Thank you so much for sharing it!

- Mrs Whitehouse, August 2018
Mr Mills July 2018

“Very nice standard of accommodation and generally very clean.”

Only two small criticisms in that two of the four tvs do not work and should therefore not be in the advert and the cooker hood filters need replacing as they smell quite strongly of grease. Other than that I would highly recommend this property to others.

- Mr Mills, July 2018
Jackson July 2018

“Great house and location”

- Jackson, July 2018
Mr Evenett June 2018

“We had a lovely stay at Jack's Hill , the house was very nice, well presented and high spec.”

Kitchen very well equipped. There were six adults in our party and we had plenty of room, all bedrooms very comfortable. There are a couple of things that need updating in the sykescottage description. (which the owner has advised them of). The additional lounge is now a 4th bedroom downstairs ( you will count four bedrooms in the accompanying photos ) and there isn't a football table on the first floor landing area. Ventnor itself is very hilly! so be warned if you venture out on foot, but there are some lovely walks along the coastal path starting at Steeple Cove, just a 15 min. walk from the house. Visited all the usual haunts, The Needles, Osborne House, The Steam Railway in Havenstreet was a good afternoon out and the Falconry display next to it was very good (and free). If you like a Gin, drop in to the Mermaid Distillery, Pondwell ( Wishing Well Pub) a nice setting and some great Cocktails. We will definitely be looking to stay there again in the future a great time had by all

- Mr Evenett, June 2018
Mrs Atkinson June 2018

“We had a great time at Jack's Hill and were really surprised at the quality of the fixtures and fittings and how well equipped the property was.”

I have stayed in many holiday lets and this has certainly been the best equipped - I needn't have bought my favourite utensils etc from home!! My only feeling was that a sun umbrella for the table would have been good, as we were lucky to have a lot of sunshine during our stay and there wasn't a lot of shade on the deck. My elderly mother (88) found the shower in the bathroom hard to work out, but we got there in the end, although the wooden shower board slipped around in the tray a bit and a small aesthetically pleasing grab rail would have been handy (fortunately I have a portable one)!!! None of us found the spiral staircase a problem, even though my mother & I have trouble with stairs generally. We didn't find these any more difficult than a straight staircase and with the benefit of a downstairs bedroom and a cloakroom, everything worked well. Mum did say she found the mattress a little uncomfortable and on inspection it didn't seem as supportive or as comfortable as the upstairs ones, but it was not a major issue. The house is in a great position and nowhere is that far to travel on the island. Would I return? - most certainly, there is still so much more to explore.

- Mrs Atkinson, June 2018
Mrs Taylor June 2018

“Jack’s Hill is a beautiful , immaculately presented modern house .”

All the furnishings , crockery , kitchen utensils and bedding are of the highest quality . And as for the showers ! They are amazing ! We ( 2 couples ) loved our stay there ., and would definitely recommend it . Total luxury !

- Mrs Taylor, June 2018
Mr Brown April 2018

“Great contemporary house.”

Shame there was no DVD player as we like films in the evenings....

- Mr Brown, April 2018
rachxhill September 2017

“Top Marks”

Stayed here mid Sept, 4 adults & 2 young children (1 & 3 years old). Lovely holiday home. Stylish, modern accomodation, light & airy. Clean & very well presented. Well equipped kitchen. Nice modern bathrooms. Main bathroom very big with bath & seperate double shower. Glass spiral staircase is stunning however not the best with young children but we knew this when we booked. Lovely location to explore the island. Close to Ventnor seafront. Less than 5mins drive & 20-30min walk depending on pace. Steephill Cove a short walk away. There are lots of cobwebs around the place which I feel could have been cleaned as otherwise the place was very clean. I could understand the odd cobweb or spider due to the wooded area behind the property but they seem to have built up a fair bit. Another issue was we were only left 2 dishwasher tablets for a weeks stay. As we don't have a dishwasher at home we didn't have any to bring. I feel 1 tablet a day would be a reasonable request if providing a dishwasher. Minor flaws which don't detract from this fantastic property. Highly reccommend.

- rachxhill, September 2017
Mr Grayshon June 2017

“Great house very modern like the open plan of the house very quite at night ...”

Great house very modern like the open plan of the house very quite at night nice sheltered back garden nice touch was the bbq nice fixtures and fittings only thing missing was pint glasses to put are beer in lol

- Mr Grayshon, June 2017
Mrs Filmer September 2016

“Hello, had trouble finding the 6 minute walk !”

!i feel we may have returned by the route.hard work after an hour trying to find it A bit disappointed . A map of the walk would be of help when new to the area. I loved the property just great !! Only one hiccup the en suite bathroom had a toilet that needed a good clean shame !! 10 out of 10, otherwise ,and a bit more sun on the decking would have been nice!!.thanks a lot to the moody family even with no contact felt a bit strange, usually people say hello if nothing else . Regards Sheila Filmer

- Mrs Filmer, September 2016
Mrs Dobie August 2016

“The house was fantastic and the facilities were great, so just a couple of comments.”

A bread board in the kitchen would be useful and also a broom and a dustpan and brush. Also the white carpets upstairs, perhaps wooden flooring or tiles like on the ground floor would be a better idea. The carpets look lovely but not sure white carpets are a good idea for a rental property. The only reason I would not choose this house again is the location. It is quite a walk into Ventor for a meal, no shops, pubs or eating places that nearby. Also the taxi service was none existance. We had no mobile signal at the house or anywhere local and this was quite difficult, although you could get an internet signal at the house. Also I need to mention you need to be careful with the spiral staircase, my husband nearly knocked his head when first entering the house and personally I would not be happy with very young children and this staircase. The Isle of Wight is lovely and we would definately visit again, just staying more centrally next time.

- Mrs Dobie, August 2016
jimmyD23 July 2016

“Great house for a family group”

We stayed here as a group of 6 adults and a 2 year old. On arrival we arrived at 3pm which was check in time but the cleaners were still in doing the last of the cleaning they said they would be 45 mins so we used the toilet and parked up the cars and a few of us wondered off to see the area Which is where we found steep hill cove which was very nice indeed. After about 45mins we walked back up to the house and was able to get in. The house itself was in a residential setting and as soon as you walk in you have a wow factor of the spiral staircase and the open feel of the house with the big bifold doors onto the decking area which we used for our evening bbq 's. We used 3of the 4 time provided and were all very happy with the size of the rooms which were huge the bathroom was of high standard. The only thing I may of done is in the upstairs bedroom with the balcony put it's own ensuite in as the room was so big and the bathroom was next door so would be easy to do. The kitchen was very modern and on trend and perfectly big enough for the family to use and not be in each others way. It came with all the necessary equipment for everyday use. We had a tesco delivery which was great for stocking up the American fridge ready for the week stay. The house is in a great location with all the major attractions on the ism of wight in easy reach we loved the monkey haven especially. The house in the evenings was great to with the table football area upstairs and the sofas downstairs for family only downside was the sky being in the bedroom for the main tv so couldn't change tv channels that easy. House all in all was fantastic for a family holiday with nice areas for everyone to be together or if you want some quite time there was areas for that to. We throughly enjoyed our week away here and would recommend to friends and family.

- jimmyD23, July 2016
Lorraine C September 2015

“Fabulous contemporary, well equipped, spacious property”

The accommodation was first class in every way and no expense had been spared with the fixtures and fittings. The kitchen was extremely well equipped with plenty of high class crockery (all Denby), cooking utensils and cutlery. Everywhere was spacious, extremely clean and the contemporary décor made us feel very comfortable and relaxed. It was by far the best self catering accommodation we have ever stayed in, and so well equipped (with a large american style fridge freezer and quality range cooker) that we chose to stay in and cook several times rather than going out to eat. Two of the bedrooms were huge, and the light, airy, feel of the place meant that our party of 3 couples and 1 toddler had plenty of personal space. In fact we were able to invite another party of 5 people (who were staying nearby) round for a meal one evening, as there was ample equipment, space and seating plus a dishwasher to take care of the washing up. It was very untypical of a normal holiday let and it appears that it was not originally built, or fitted out, with the rental market in mind. It was slightly out of the way, approx a 25 minute walk to Ventnor, with a steep hill to climb on the way back, but this did not spoil our enjoyment of staying in this fantastic house. We would definitely return, if we holiday in this area again, and would highly recommend it to others.

- Lorraine C, September 2015
devinelisette June 2015

“Lovely spacious and modern house”

We rented this property for 7 people which included 3 children aged 8-11. The property is very modern and spacious and well equipped. Good location although not within walking distance to anything, you do need to have a car. It is located on Steep Hill and it really lives up to its name so beware. We were particularly impressed with the amount and quality of board games, books and lego supplied for the children. The table football went down exceptionally well with the children and big kids (men). The garden is a lovely sun trap with the back of the house opening up fully, great for an afternoon or evening drink. It is a shame there isn't a view of the bay as this would make it perfect. Our only criticism is we had to wash glasses and cutlery as they were very greasy. There was even a spatula which had been used for frying and put back in the drawer without cleaning. This I am sure was an oversight by the cleaners and the remainder of the property was immaculate. There is a dishwasher but you need to bring your own dishwasher tabs and toiletries are not provided. We would return and we would recommend to others. The property would have received a higher rating had it supplied luxury toiletries and we did not have to do a lot of washing up before using some of the equipment.

- devinelisette, June 2015
Mr Coe June 2015

“This was one of the very best holiday homes we have ever stayed in.”

It was new and very modern, we could not fault it. The whole experience was excellent. The owners were helpful and friendly. The location was also ideal on the island.

- Mr Coe, June 2015
Miss Arterton April 2015

“It was fantastic - a home from home!”

Everything was there that you would need for a perfect holiday and it was all excellent quality. The location was a great base to go off and explore the Island.

- Miss Arterton, April 2015
Mrs Skinner April 2015

“Liked the high standard of accommodation and the proximity to the beach.”

- Mrs Skinner, April 2015
Mr Pearse March 2015

“The property made our holiday first class.”

- Mr Pearse, March 2015
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The property

Ventnor 1 mile.

An immaculately presented, excellently located, detached coastal cottage, situated one mile from the centre of the picturesque town of Ventnor, on the south side of the Isle of Wight.

This superb Ventnor cottage provides light, contemporary and spacious accommodation, perfect for those looking to stay in a luxury holiday home whilst enjoying a traditional seaside getaway.

Set over two floors, you will find three splendid bedrooms in this wonderful cottage near Ventnor, one boasting en-suite facilities, and three having FreeSat TV.

Come down the glass spiral staircase in this beautiful Ventnor cottage into the pristine open plan living area, where you can relax on the quality furnishings, or open up the bi-fold doors which leads out onto a decked area - an ideal place to enjoy a barbecue and a lovely cold drink after a long and lazy day on the beach.

The bustling Victorian town of Ventnor is the most southern resort on the island and has beautiful beaches, sheltered bays and the stunning Steephill Cove.

Take a walk around the Ventnor Botanic Garden with its subtropical and exotic plant collection and enjoy a meal in one of the many delightful seafood restaurants.

Close by is St Catherine’s Down, undoubtedly one of the wildest and most beautiful parts of the Isle of Wight, with its breathtaking views of the English Channel, rocky coastline, and windswept lands.

This quality Ventnor cottage can be enjoyed by friends and families, all year round.

Summary

Four bedrooms: 2 x king-size double (one with TV), 1 x double with TV and en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x double
Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC
Ground floor basin and WC
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Ground source underfloor central heating
Electric range oven with gas hob, microwave, American style fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, 4 x TVs with FreeSat, radio, iPod dock, WiFi, selection of books and games
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent, please bring own mattress and linen for cot
Travel cot and highchair
Off road parking for 3 cars
Bike storage
Decked area with furniture and BBQ
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shops, pubs and restaurants 1 mile
Beach 6 mins walk
Note: Property has a spiral staircase
Please note for all bookings taken after 23/07/2019 a good house keeping bond of £200 will be applied to all bookings, thank you.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

VENTNOR

Newport 10 miles; Cowes 15 miles.

The quaint Victorian seaside resort of Ventnor is located at the southern end of the island and accessed via an array of steep winding roads set amidst beautiful scenery. Sheltered by St. Boniface Down, one of the island's highest points and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this charming town has a uniquely mild micro climate enabling tropical and exotic plants to grow throughout the area. The gently sloping sandy and fine shingle beaches and coves provide excellent facilities for watersports and offer a range of stunning coastal paths to explore, while the harbour sells a broad range of fresh fish and locally-caught seafood. A good variety of shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants line the esplanade, whilst the Botanical Gardens are within easy reach and well worth a visit. With plenty to see and do around the island for all the family, including great walking and cycling opportunities, medieval castles, historic houses and a variety of gardens and waterfalls, as well as the unspoilt fishing bay, this great holiday destination has plenty to offer all year round, and it's easy to see why it's known as the prettiest place on the Isle of Wight.

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Please note for all bookings taken after 23/07/2019 a good house keeping bond of £200 will be applied to all bookings, thank you.

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Reviews

“The house was even better than we anticipated.”

“The website says the beach is a 6 minute walk.”

“The accommodation looks wonderful, but the ground floor is smaller than described.”

“Listings were a bit contradictory Eg 3 or 4 bedrooms?”

“Should make clear it is up hill and takes longer to Walk than times stated I felt poss times given were for cars But bus stop outside in mornings and if lucky taxi back if have shopping .”

“Jacks Hill wow what a fabulous place to stay, a luxury experience and would totally recommend this accommodation to everyone looking for that special rental property.”

“Jacks Hill was a lovely home.”

“Beautiful house in a warm friendly ideal location.”

“Lovely house, spacious in a quiet position.”

“Jack’s Hill is such a beautiful house in a lovely quiet location.”

“Very nice standard of accommodation and generally very clean.”

“Great house and location”

“We had a lovely stay at Jack's Hill , the house was very nice, well presented and high spec.”

“We had a great time at Jack's Hill and were really surprised at the quality of the fixtures and fittings and how well equipped the property was.”

“Jack’s Hill is a beautiful , immaculately presented modern house .”

“Great contemporary house.”

“Top Marks”

“Great house very modern like the open plan of the house very quite at night ...”

“Hello, had trouble finding the 6 minute walk !”

“The house was fantastic and the facilities were great, so just a couple of comments.”

“Great house for a family group”

“Fabulous contemporary, well equipped, spacious property”

“Lovely spacious and modern house”

“This was one of the very best holiday homes we have ever stayed in.”

“It was fantastic - a home from home!”

“Liked the high standard of accommodation and the proximity to the beach.”

“The property made our holiday first class.”