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Exterior
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Room
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

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Isle of Man, Braddan Parish
  • Tynwald
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Laxey Wheel
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Douglas Beach
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Isle of Man (IOM)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Yn-Thie-Thooit - a holiday cottage that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom

This unique 4* self-catering cottage is perfect if you're looking for holiday accommodation that's extra special. Full of charm and character, you can look forward to a cosy stay in this traditionally thatched Manx cottage. A registered historic building, Yn Thie Thooit offers guests an unforgettable luxury retreat. The property is owned by Manx National Heritage and operated by Island Escapes on their behalf.

Situated in the North of the Isle of Man on the beachside at The Lhen, Yn Thie Thooit is the perfect location for nature lovers to enjoy the adjacent shoreline. With minimal light pollution the cottage also offers the ideal retreat for stargazers to watch shooting stars, meteor showers and even spot the Northern Lights.

Hear the curlews call and watch out for breeding birds including oyster catchers, ringed plover, little terns and meadow pipits. Off the coast seals, basking sharks and diving gannets may also be seen.

The thatched cottage is located in the peaceful setting of the Lhen Bridge and enjoys access to the nearby Lhen beach and Cronk y Bing nature reserve.

Week long stays can be booked Friday - Friday, with short breaks available too.

Visit Isle of Man rating: 4 Star Award

Safe, Clean, Legal COVID 19: Accredited

Kitchen: Fitted hob, oven, microwave, kettle and toaster

Lounge/Dining area: Log-effect stove, reclining sofa, TV & DVD player, dining table and 2 chairs.

Bedroom: Double bed, bedside cabinets, wardrobe and dressing table.

Bathroom: Shower, WC and wash hand basin.

Summerhouse: Table & 2 chairs.

Utility: Washing machine in outside barn

Parking: Private parking to the side of the house

Changeover Day: Friday - arrival 3:00pm - departure 10:00am

Pets:Registered assistance dogs only

Power & Heating: Heating & Electricity included

Baby Equipment: Not available here

Wifi: Free Wifi included

Bedding & Linen: Bed linen and towels provided.

Shop: 1 ml Pub: 1 ml

Accessibility: Two steps down into the property from the driveway.

Damage: Important! We are committed to protecting our properties which is why we now take a £35 fee from each booking as a damage waiver. This is included in the price you pay and covers you for up to £500 worth of accidental damages to the property that could occur whilst you are staying.

Property manager

Island Escapes
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Baldwin

Located in Baldwin, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Studio Theatre and Gaiety Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Tower of Refuge and Tynwald Hill. Curraghs Wildlife Park and Milntown House are also worth visiting.
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Isle of Man, Braddan Parish

What's nearby

  • Gaiety Theatre - 11 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Tynwald - 11 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Laxey Wheel - 21 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Douglas Beach - 22 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Laxey Beach - 34 min drive - 18.5 km

Getting around

  • Douglas Ferry Station - 20 min drive
  • Isle of Man (IOM) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Woodbourne - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Horse & Plough - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Yn-Thie-Thooit - a holiday cottage that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Yn-Thie-Thooit - a holiday cottage that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Yn-Thie-Thooit - a holiday cottage that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Yn-Thie-Thooit - a holiday cottage that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of National Sports Centre, Studio Theatre and Tynwald. Palace Casino and Summerhill Glen are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

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10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage

We had a lovely stay and the location near the beach was excellent for a stroll. The cottage was nice and cosy . Would love to stay again in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Historic little hideaway

A great combination of traditional and modern. A very atmospheric and beautiful building with a super-comfy, cosy and well equipped interior. It is well-located in a rural area very close to the beach but with shops and eating places within easy reach. We hope to return for another stay.
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10/10 Excellent

A beautiful hideaway

We enjoyed our traditional thatched cottage getaway which was only one of few on the island. The amenities were great, 1 minute walk to a quiet beach, the butter, bread, milk, cheese and chocolates were such a lovely touch. We'll go with island escapes again for our next unique stay!
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely cosy cottage and beautiful outdoor space

Very lovely cosy cottage, outdoor space was beautiful and I had a very peaceful and relaxing stay, would definitely recommend to others looking for a nice staycation spot
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10/10 Excellent

Matt J.

Absolutely fantastic property and service from island escapes

From the day we booked the property, we can only recommend island escapes for the perfect getaways. The property was clean and comfy. The perfect weekend away.
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10/10 Excellent

Thatched cottage weekend break

Nice tidy cosy remote cottage. Well equipped, welcome food pack, games, binoculars, info/things to do leaflets.
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8/10 Good

Quiet location, beautiful cottage

Nice cottage, perfect location, short walk to the nature reserve & beach. Garden full of birds, and a baby rabbit.
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10/10 Excellent

Great cottage in a brilliant location

We had a fantastic five nights at Yn Thie Thooit. The cottage is wonderful, clean and comfortable, compact but with everything you need. The location is great, very quiet and only two minutes from the beach. The the pre stay info was really good and contained everything we needed to know.
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10/10 Excellent

Yn thie thooit beautiful cottagettage

Beautiful 2 bed cottage 2 mins walk from sandy beach.Great for bird watching,nature reserve next to beach and point of Aires nature reserve 5 mins in car.The Cottage has everything you need for a self catering holiday thoughtful touches eg picnic basket, binoculars, throws and plenty of board games.Very quiet area of Island but Douglas a bustling town is only a 20 min drive away, Peel with its beautiful castle and history, the sounds has a great cafe over looking Calf of Mann where you can see many seals close up on the rocks and swimming around below.
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8/10 Good

John H.

Super location.

Super location and a nice, quiet cottage. A few minutes walk from the beach and a short drive to get to the hill walks. However, there are mice, so food needs to be packed away. There was also a damp smell coming from somewhere in the kitchen.
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6/10 Okay

Location wonderful

This is the sound time I have stayed this year, the condition of the cottage needs attention Kitchen tap dripping continuously. Pervious guest towels left,
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10/10 Excellent

Richard T.

Somewhere a little different.

A fun experience with all mod cons. To stay in a traditional thatched cottage is something special, and Yn Thie Thooit ('The thatched cottage') has been upgraded to a high standard. Access is via outside steps which might be a consideration for some, and kitchen space is a little limited, but for a short stay it was lovely, and certainly somewhere a little different.
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8/10 Good

Lovely but slightly spoiled.

Warm, comfortable, cosy, clean with everything to hand and easy to find. The welcome pack of cheese, bread, butter and milk was very thoughtful. Even the laid on weather for the week was glorious. Our only disappointment was not being able to utilise the garden as we would have liked due to it being unkempt. The grass was almost knee high in places with tree saplings of about 18 inches indicating no care for some time. A garden bench to sit on would be nice. Otherwise highly recommended.
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8/10 Good

A traditonal Manx thatched country cottage winter break

We decided to go for a short "staycation" for a late Valentine's Day treat - we arrived on 29 February 2024 and left on Sunday 03 March 2024. The cottage is in a very isolated and very peaceful area - The Lhen, in Andreas - which is what we wanted! The cottage was nice and cosy inside and was full of character - but, with all the current mod-cons you would want. It was very interesting to read about the history of the cottage, its previous owners and the surrounding neighbourhood. We saw a a young rabbit, a pheasant and various other birds in the cottage's garden. We did a bit of stargazing and did a lot of exploring the local environment. We also had a couple of excellent meals at the local pub (The Grosvenor) in Andreas. It would be nice to come back and stay in the cottage in the summertime. It would be good if there were further similar thatched cottages that you could stay in on the Island.
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6/10 Okay

magical place

The cottage is absolutely stunning, as is the location. There was some lovely Manx cheese and a fresh brown loaf for us upon arrival. However, there are mice in the cottage, or at least they come in night. We foolishly left our food on the side, and they had a feast on our butter and the biscuits. There is no disinfectant spray so be mindful to take some with you to spray the kitchen sides before cooking. There is also damp in the bedroom which has a very strong smell that is unpleasant. Apart from the mice and the damp, the remainder of the stay was lovely.
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8/10 Good

Our stay

Really enjoyed our stay at this beautiful cute cottage in a lovely location. Everything was perfect apart from on 02 little things which is why I have given a four. These were in particular the bed, which seem to be falling to pieces on the right hand side And upon entering and exiting the bed and turning over in the night, made horrible squeaky noises which kept us both awake. We did try and repair a bit but it needs to be sorted out. Other pointers were quite a few of the mugs in the kitchen were chipped And the Denby cooking ceramic dish in need of being thrown out as it has very large cracks in it. Also felt that the cottage had not been cleaned properly as on many surfaces. There was loads of spider poo. Clean some of it away, but felt it could do with a thorough clean .
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8/10 Good

Louise bryant

Deeply rural retreat

Old style cottage in super peaceful setting, beach close by with incredible sunsets (though lots of flies during the day so more for walking than siting). Very comfortable. With old cottage comes a few creepy crawlies and not much sunlight but a one off in a lovely setting on a beautiful Island. Cosy and quaint v comfortable bed & a great nights sleep
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10/10 Excellent

Unique cottage

This is a unique traditional thatched cottage with a good garden, near a lovely beach and nature reserve in the north of the island. You need a car to explore the rest of the island but we found that was easy to do. We really enjoyed our stay and the coastal walking.
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10/10 Excellent

Tranquil Retreat

As the sun came out, the temperature rose, the bluebells opened and the birds busied themselves in their nest making - it was a perfect location for the staycation we needed. Excellent customer service, thank you. We will return to ‘Bluebell Cottage’ aka Yn Thie Thooit!
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10/10 Excellent

Nothing short of excellent

From the booking process to leaving, this stay has been perfect. The team from Island Escapes assisted greatly and even sorted out the travel regarding the ferry. Arriving on this amazing Isle we drove to our destination YN THIE THOOIT ( still can't pronounce it) It is exactly like the pictures. Set in one of the quietest parts of IOM. Ten minute from the beach. Access easy just follow the instructions. And then you walk into a pure picture postcard. Everything about the property just makes you relax straight away. Read the folders with all the local info. We have never been to IOM before but one day we hope too. Thank you so much for making our holiday this treasured property is the best place we have ever stayed in.
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10/10 Excellent

Fiona A.

Peace filled break

We had a lovely 3 nights staycation at this sweet cottage. Lovely and warm when we arrived, delicious welcome pack and spotlessly clean. Took me a while to find the text as to the location of the keys, but then we were away. A wander down to the beach took 5 minutes and we enjoyed hiding from the storm and having time out. Wish we had brought our bikes, we will next time... Perfect!
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8/10 Good

Kathryn B.

Birthday staycation

Cosy stay in lovely traditional Manx Cottage. Location is perfect and close to the beach for an early morning dip. The place had clearly been cleaned when we had arrived, but despite this there were cobwebs on wall light fittings, dirty cups put away in the cupboards and worst of all when we let out the reclining sofa, it was full of other visitors crumbs etc, which given what we'd paid to stay there wasn't a good find, hence I've marked it down on cleanliness.
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10/10 Excellent

Claire B.

Quaint and cosy Manx cottage

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Yn Thie Thooit cottage over the weekend. Such a great compact and cosy retreat, it had everything we were looking for in a weekend away. We had dinner at the Grosvenor pub (highly recommend for top food and service) had a winter bbq on Blue Point beach and wrapped up under the stars with a hot chocolate afterwards. The double sided reclining sofa was good for draw races, even if somewhat in slow motion.
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10/10 Excellent

Rosemary G.

Delightful, traditional cottage

Yn Thie Thooit (there should be no hyphens in the name!) is a stunning, traditional Manx cottage. It nestles under its thatch, close to the beach (5min walk). For its size, it is very well equipped, and the quality of the furnishings is excellent. There is everything you could need, even if you want to cook rather than venture out for dinner. We stayed for just two nights, eating in both nights, and loved relaxing away from it all, warm and cosy in the cottage when the weather was frightful outside, and then exploring the beach, nature reserve and surrounding countryside when it stopped raining. My only criticism (hence not 5 stars for everything) is that it wasn’t spotless, with quite a few cobwebs, even in the kitchen cupboards. It is hard work to keep this type of property clean though, especially when it stands empty in winter months. Overall, I would recommend it, and hope to return.
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10/10 Excellent

Kirsten F.

Stunning little cottage

We chose this cottage for our first ever trip to the island. Great rural location near the beach. Dark skies area, so there were amazing views of the stars. The cottage is perfect - authentic Manx on the outside and suitably renovated on the inside. Kitchen had all the equipment you need for your stay and the little welcome pack was a bonus. Comfy bed, decent heating and a nice shower. Topped up with provisions from Andreas stores and pub meals in the Grosvenor (Andreas), The Swan (Ramsey) and a very good Indian Vellika (also in Ramsey) Would definitely recommend

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