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Ellan Vannin - sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Water view

Explore the area

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Castletown, Castletown
  • Castle Rushen
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • St Mary's on the Harbour
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Old House of Keys
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Isle of Man (IOM)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathroom #2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Ellan Vannin - sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms

Ellan Vannin is one of a collection of refurbished listed buildings in an historic area of Castletown in the south of the Isle of Man. Adjoining the Bailey Scott designed former Police station and right next to Castle Rushen, a medieval castle once the home to the Kings and Lords of Mann the area is steeped in history. Overlooking the harbour and waterfront, cross over the footbridge in front of the property and you'll find the Nautical museum. Uncover the story of the inventive George Quayle and his most significant surviving creation Peggy, the earliest known example of a British armed yacht.

Ellan Vannin has been lovingly refurbished to a very high standard, with 3 bedrooms and a comfortable open plan lounge and dining area providing a great space for socialising and entertaining. A rooftop terrace (with outdoor heater) overlooking the harbour and castle provides a welcome spot to enjoy a drink or two whilst watching the world go by. Next door is Packet House, which sleeps 4 so could be booked together for a larger group.

Castletown is a great base for a holiday, just 5 minutes from the airport and with a wide range of bars, restaurants and cafes close by. The historic Steam Railway runs through the town connecting it with the islands capital, Douglas and the seaside villages of Port Erin and Port St Mary.

Safe, Clean, Legal COVID 19: Accredited

Visit Isle of Man rating: 5 Star Gold

Ground Floor

Bedroom 1: King size bed, bedside cabinets, chest of drawers, wardrobe
Bedroom 2: Two single beds, bedside cabinets, chest of drawers, wardrobe
Shower room: With walk in shower, toilet and wash hand basin.

First Floor

Lounge/Dining area: Two sofas, Dining table and 5 chairs, Apple TV, coffee table, log burner.
Kitchen : Electric oven, electric hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, kettle and toaster.
Utility room: Complete with washing machine and tumble dryer.

Second Floor

Bedroom 3: Super king size bed, bedside cabinets, chest of drawers, wardrobe​
En-Suite: With walk in shower, toilet and wash hand basin.
Roof terrace: With outdoor seating and heater

General

Parking: An allocated parking spot is provided close by, with additional on street parking if required.
Changeover Day: Flexible - arrival 4:00pm - departure 10:00am
Pets: Not accepted.
Power & Heating: Heating & Electricity included
Wifi: Free Wifi included
Bedding & Linen: Bed linen and towels provided.
Baby Equipment: High chair and cot available on request - extra charge applies.
Shop: 0.1 ml Pub: 0.1 ml
Accessibility: Please note Ellan Vannin has two flights of stairs.

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.

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Island Escapes
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Languages

English

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Dryer
Free WiFi
Water view
Outdoor space

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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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events 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

Castletown

Located in Castletown, this cottage is by the sea. Manx Aviation and Military Museum and Port Erin Railway Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Castle Rushen and St Mary's on the Harbour.
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Castletown, Castletown

What's nearby

  • Castle Rushen - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • St Mary's on the Harbour - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Old House of Keys - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Port St Mary Beach - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Port Erin Beach - 11 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Douglas Ferry Station - 19 min drive
  • Isle of Man (IOM) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Station - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Colby Glen Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Forge - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Whitestone - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Oasis - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in at Ellan Vannin - sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ellan Vannin - sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ellan Vannin - sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is steps away from Castle Rushen, Nautical Museum and St Mary's on the Harbour. Old House of Keys and Manx Aviation and Military Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lovely place to stay

Great accommodation for 6 of us. Beautiful location and fantastic roof terrace. Master bedroom particularly lovely
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10/10 Excellent

HEIDI C.

Perfect spot

Very clean, great location, very comfortable. Loved it and highly recommend! We immediately felt at home.
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10/10 Excellent

Rainer L.

Ellan Vannin

We very much enjoyed our stay in this location and had a wonderful time. The house is absolutely beautiful and perfectly furnished. It was very clean when we arrived and the equipment is very good. We highly recommend it and are looking forward to coming back. Perfect location!!
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10/10 Excellent

In a beautiful location by the quay

Had a comfortable stay at Ella’s Vannin, lovely location. Very clean and comfortable accommodation. Only downside was unfortunately the wifi was not available.
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10/10 Excellent

Great picturesque location, wonderful stay

Great location close to town, shops, and buses. All of the amenities are available in this location, perfect for our stay. Thanks to the team at Island Escapes.
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10/10 Excellent

Weekend Break

Long weekend break, house was fantastic, clean, modern and finished to a very good standard. Local to the centre of Castletown and amenities. Highly recommend staying here.
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10/10 Excellent

Ellen Vannin

First class property right in the middle of Castletown, near shops, restaurants and pubs. Wonderful view of harbour and the sea. Packet house next door is great as well but only two bedrooms.

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding

This house is brand new on the inside. It's top notch, every detail is beautiful! We really enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

lynda r.

A lovely stay in Castletown

Ellan Vannin is a wonderful property, comfortable, spotless and well appointed. Our only suggestion would be that there could be more coathangers. There were only two in each cupboard. (We brought in some more)
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10/10 Excellent

Victoria G.

Beautiful accommodation with a fantastic location

This property is absolutely wonderful. The rooms are spacious and very well appointed. The beds are very comfortable, with top quality bedding. The showers have a decent water pressure, and the toiletries provided are of a high standard. The kitchen has everything needed for self- catering, and the views from the living room are lovely. Island Escapes were extremely professional and helpful, both before our arrival and in helping in person with small concerns
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

Amazing accommodation!!

That top bedroom is out of this world, and being sat with a glass of wine on the balcony was bliss!! Thank you so much for a lovely weekend.
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10/10 Excellent

Convenient and comfortable

Great support with booking ang arranging visit. The house was perfect - very high spec, bright, light and comfortable. A five minute walk from family we were visiting. It was a great base from which to visit our childhood home. The Island Escape team were very responsive and helpful.
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10/10 Excellent

Weekend trip

Stayed in Ellen Vannin for a winter weekend trip with family of five. The accommodation is very tastefully decorated and very well equipped. It is located right by the harbour with fantastic views and within easy walking distance of facilities in Castletown. Parking was straightforward and the accommodation is an easy short drive from the airport.
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10/10 Excellent

Great service, thank you

The team at Island Escape have been wonderful. Thank you for making our stay comfortable and always being flexible. As far as this location, simply beautiful.
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10/10 Excellent

Great house and location

Another excellent property from Island Escapes. Beautifully renovated and fitted out and with a roof terrace to enjoy in good days, and a wood burner for the other days, this is a delightful spot to watch the tides, boats and birds on the harbour. The property is in the heart of Castletown which has everything you might need within walking distance. Highly recommended.
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

Visit for a wedding.

Myself and some family members stayed here for 5 nights for my daughters wedding. The house is stunning. Spotlessly clean and lovely comfy beds. Lots of room for everyone. The location right on the harbour front is perfect. Castletown is a lovely small town with easy access to other parts of the island. The steam train even stops there. My daughter got married in the castle just 2 minutes away, so absolutely perfect for my family.
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10/10 Excellent

Another Perfect Stay

Second time we have stayed at Ellan Vannin. Location is perfect, overlooking harbour, mini supermarket very close by as are several good restaurants. Accommodation is spotlessly clean and well equipped. Beds are very comfy. Good customer service from Island Escapes, emails responded to quickly. Parking outside was not possible as very limited spaces which were already taken each day but parked on car park and did not need to use the reserved spaces as was easy to park near the sea wall where there are no restrictions on time. Can walk to the steam train and get the train to Douglas. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

mike d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in IOM - great value

Excellent property, and office just around the corner for instant help with things. If I were the owner I would sort out the TV (ie get a new and better one - see Consumer association best buys!) as viewing normal TV is fiddly and clunky and not up to the standard of the rest of the property.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Andrew Olsen

Stay was great but there were no electrical outlets in any bath making it a little difficult for ladies to get ready in the mornings. Also could have used a couple coat hooks in entry to hand coats when we entered. Great location and very nice villa
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Fabulous

What a gorgeous place. A very high end finish. Obviously the highlight being the balcony but every room is thoughtfully furnished to a high spec and spotlessly clean. The beds were very comfortable after busy days sightseeing and a few provisions left in the kitchen for our arrival were very welcome. Wish we’d had longer to appreciate all the facilities. Easy booking and entry to the property. The car sat nav took us the wrong way with the post code for 15mins though google maps on my phone sorted us out. A great stay

10/10 Excellent

Kyle M.

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Family Reunion / Isle of Man

This property was stunning! My husband and I and his 2 sisters were on the Isle of Man to see our daughter perform with her school orchestra. The home was perfect for us. Having 2 separate bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor and a primary suite with bath on the 3rd floor gave us all the privacy we needed. The house is immaculately clean, and beautifully appointed, tastefully decorated. The host was very responsive and easy to communicate with when we had trouble with the door code on arrival. Within minutes the problem was solved. The host left us fresh bread, butter and local jam, as well as tea, coffee and espresso. This is a 5 start property!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Very impressed, excellent all round.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Ellan Vannin, great location and a lovely house. Booking it with Island Escapes was very easy and they were friendly and helpful throughout. They were close by in Castletown and we had to call in on the first day as we couldn’t find a hairdryer, and as it had EVERYTHING else we thought it odd. Unfortunately someone from previous visits had taken all of them ! This was very quickly rectified by the helpful staff who went out and bought a new one, and put it in the house for us. I think a previous review mentioned that a coat stand would be a great addition in the hall, we agree that it would. We loved the house and would have no hesitation in booking it again. And if we chose a different location we would certainly book with Island Escapes.
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10/10 Excellent

Great stay, beautiful property

We had a brilliant stay at Ellan Vannin. Property was immaculately clean and beds extremely comfortable. I was very impressed with Island Escapes and how easy it was to book the holiday. They also helped with booking the ferry which was much appreciated. Property is ideally located opposite the castle and a great pub and with view of the harbour and sea. There a few things which would perhaps have made the stay even better. An inside lock on front door would have been appreciated. Coat stand or hooks in hallway so we had somewhere to hang our wet coats. Pint glasses in the kitchen as we are beer drinkers. It was also quite difficult to locate the carpark so maybe a map would have been helpful. All in all a brilliant stay and I'm sure we will come back to the Isle of Man.

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan W., Middlesbrough

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Wonderful family stay in Castletown

Thanks for a great stay. We would really like to come back to the same property in the future because the layout, decor and position is great. Unfortunately, the internet broke early on. We also there was no television unless you had both internet and signed in with your own accounts. This was not an issue early on but was when the rest of our family left. For a property of this level the supply of drinking glasses (not wine) was a little short. However, the situation and preparation and support from Island Hideaways was excellent. High chair quickly supplied when requested late by us. Really clean and lovely “White company stuff” in bathrooms and beds very comfy. On warm days/evenings the terrace is awesome.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Amazing Property in an Amazing location

This was our first vist to the IOM and wont be our last. We arrived on friday for a short 3 day break in mid october, arriving late to the property on thuraday night we where glad to find the entry was guarded by a key pad and not a traditional key, this made everything hassle free and we didnt need to contact anyone to arrange key transfer. We entered the property to find a modern furnished appartment with all modern applicances. (Dishwasher, washing machine, smart TV) The next few days where spend visiting the isle and doing lota it had to offer. A lost of the attractions where either cloaing or closed due to it being the end of the season. The isle is wonderfull and the temprature was still mild in mid october. All in all a wonderfull time was had. This was mad all the better by this wonderfull property

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