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'The Blue House', A cottage overlooking the sea. with its own beach!

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Property grounds
Sunbeds on the lawn
The Cottage set above the wood with views over to the New Forest
Set in amongst the woodland.
Terrace/patio
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9249 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check-in time

3:30 PM

Check-out time

10:30 AM

Explore the area

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Gurnard, Isle Of Wight
  • Popular LocationCowes Harbour4 min drive
  • Popular LocationEast Cowes Ferry Terminal6 min drive
  • Popular LocationOsborne House10 min drive
  • AirportSouthampton (SOU)101 min drive

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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Soap · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

'The Blue House', A cottage overlooking the sea. with its own beach!


The Blue House, is a pretty 4 bed cottage, in its own private garden of 2 acres. The house has been completely refurbished. It has fabulous sea views over the Western Solent with a woodland walk down to the beach. It has been featured in Coast magazine.
Located in the village of Gurnard on the Isle of Wight 'The Blue House' has four bedrooms overlooking the garden, a large contemporary living area with vaulted ceiling with a glass and Oak gable looking directly over the sea, and a wrap around deck with fabulous views over to the New Forest and the famous sunset.
The bedrooms all feature luxurious beds with cotton sheets and all natural feather and goose down duvets and pillows, the master bedroom has a large en suite bathroom and glass doors that open on to the deck and the romantic sea view.
The 'big' room has a spacious kitchen and large sitting room with a log fire.
The house is completely private and totally secluded, yet within walking distance of a great pub and shops. Single level makes it ideal for people with limited mobility as well.

Cancellation Policy during COVID. We have a strict policy of no refunds, UNLESS there is an official Government Lockdown. In which case we will refund your booking in full, or provide an alternative date that suits you.

Property manager

Tim Thompson

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Ocean view

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
We can take dogs and cats, there is a small charge

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cowes

Located in Cowes, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Beaulieu National Motor Museum and Mayflower Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ryde Pier Head Terminal and Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal. Travelling with kids? Consider Isle of Wight Steam Railway, or check out an event or a game at Civic Centre. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.
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Gurnard, Isle Of Wight

What's nearby

  • Gurnard Beach - 3 min walk
  • Cowes Harbour - 4 min drive
  • RedJet Ferry Terminal - 4 min drive
  • East Cowes Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive
  • Osborne House - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • West Cowes Ferry Station - 4 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Anchor Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Travellers Joy - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Garden - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Globe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cabin on the Green - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'The Blue House', A cottage overlooking the sea. with its own beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at 'The Blue House', A cottage overlooking the sea. with its own beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at 'The Blue House', A cottage overlooking the sea. with its own beach!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is 'The Blue House', A cottage overlooking the sea. with its own beach! located?

This family-friendly Cowes holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Royal London Yacht Club, Cowes Harbour and RedJet Ferry Terminal. East Cowes Ferry Terminal and Thorness bay are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Miss P
A great place to stay that is close to the sea!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Karl T F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Misleading
No rug for kitchen entry door. Advertised with hot tub. There was no hot tub. Middle bedroom had no window and door to patio would not open. Host never responded to requests. Host charged for broken dish. Have no idea what dish was broken. Refrigerator had no door shelf so that had to lie liquids on side creating multiple spills we had to clean up. Advertised with private beach. Never found private beach trail down hill was at 45 degree incline and so treacherous you could not utilize. When booking listed one child but afterwards there was no record of child.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Mike H.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The best location in Gurnard Cowes Isle of Wight
I have to say that I was taken aback on arrival at the property! It isn't anywhere near the condition as depicted in the fantastic photos on your site. It could be so much better but will cost a fair amount to redecorate inside and out. Despite this my family all enjoyed Christmas there & I must say the layout is perfect for such an occasion.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Autumnal Break
We had a short break down in the Isle of Wight and found this property at the last minute. It was fantastic in every way. Would love to book it for a whole week during the summer if we can.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Special Place
It has everything you need for a great holiday. Our two families (9 people total) fitted in with lots of space to spread out. Lovely open living space and the garden is wonderful. The walk to the beach was easy (not too sure what people are moaning about!) and fun. Great spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Joy Green

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Mixed
This is definitely a 5-star location and view. The inside was disappointing as the dishwasher only worked intermittently and the TV would only get a signal on about 4 channels. There was an influx of ants and flying ants when we arrived (which can't be helped) and the cleaner arrived to clear it up, but there several dead flies and mosquitoes on the window sills already. Several fittings need attention, the beds are comfortable but the sofas aren't, so the inside I would give 2-stars. Everybody enjoyed it though and it's a fabulous location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele T., London

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house with stunning views
We had a great stay in this lovely house. Brilliant layout, clean, fabulous garden and the best view. Would love to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Tracey S.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Location is great but villa could have been cleaner.
Good points: spacious, great garden, stunning views, good location. We paid extra for cleaning as we had an extra dog. We were grateful that the owner agreed to let us bring an extra dog, but as we were paying extra we did expect a decent level of cleanliness on arrival. Sadly, not the case. We spoke with the owner who expressed disappointment and said he’d talk with his cleaning company. We still paid the extra for cleaning. The path to the beach is not passable during particular months, which isn’t made clear in the ad. The wooden decking is extremely slippery when wet. The hot water stopped working at the start of the holiday, but the owner explained how to switch to an alternate water heater so hot water was available.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Fantastic location. Spacious accommodation. All facilities good. Easy dealing with the owner. Frictionless checking in/out. Would be pleased to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

vanessa E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Review
We had a lovely stay. The house has everything you need , it has a really well equipped kitchen . A really nice living area that felt super cosy. I am sure the house is super amazing when the weather is nice and you could use the outdoor space . We would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay, highly recommended!
We have to give Tim the owner a mention because he was so helpful and responsive when there was a problem with the boiler. The property was perfect for us, especially with oldies who don’t do so well with stairs as it is on one level with just 2 small steps internally. It was very warm and cosy, and the beds were comfy. “Excellent bedding!”says Nana. We enjoyed watching the red squirrels and wonderful views.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aida R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely time at this beautiful property. Love the space and the house and gardens.
Beautiful house and lovely gardens. The house is spacious and everything was complete. Kids enjoyed the trampoline so much. Check in process was very easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tessa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bliss.
The only bad thing was leaving. Unpretentious luxury. Surely one of the most secluded and interesting properties on the island. Just what we all wanted. Perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A quiet spot with a lovely view
The house and location are great and being so close to the local beach is great. That needs to be via a 5 minute walk down the road rather than the mild jungle assault course from the garden!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful place to relax
I would recommend this place to stay, wonderful position and gorgeous property. Communication with owner was excellent, Take note, the property description said 3 toilets and sadly there were only two, Would return as we all enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

wendy r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous family holiday
Was wonderful with a super view and. Great garden for lots of games and family bbq
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian Cook

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Famous view acres the Solent
Unique spacious property with lovely garden with a view across the Solent. 5 - 10 minutes walk to Gurnard Beach and local pub (which also has great views of the sea).
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janice C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
EASTER TRIP
We have stayed at this house before so knew how lovely it is ! Gurnard is very peaceful and a short walk from Cowes. Our family all enjoyed themselves and we would definately book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So beautiful
We loved our stay at the blue house. Sunsets, swimming in the sea and lovely coffee from the cafe up the road. We will be back in the autumn.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phil I., Bath, Somerset, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely views, relaxing
We had an enjoyable, peaceful stay at the house. Ideal for a family get together. Fantastic views, nicely equipped and plenty of space inside and out to wind down and relax. The location is a perfectly positioned to explore the island . With the beach at the bottom of the garden, what more could you want? We were lucky with the weather at the end of February - it was sunny and clear the whole time. It’s easy to see what a fantastic place it would be in the summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
We were very lucky to stay at The Blue House a few weeks ago and had a wonderful time. We had never visited the Isle of Wight before and unfortunately we didn’t see much of it as we were there the weekend of storm Eunice! However The Blue House was the perfect place to be during the storm. While it was wild outside, we were blissfully content inside sitting by the roaring fire. The house is very stylish with ample accomodation. My children 6 & 8 were delighted with the numerous games, toys & dvds there. The beds were very comfortable and we all slept well. The bathroom floors I would say are the only unattractive thing in the house, the rest is fabulous. The garden, does need a bit of work. The beach steps are overgrown and unusable and it felt unsafe to let our dog roam around off lead in case she fell. We obviously had to keep an eye on the children too but to be honest the weather was so wild we didn’t use the garden much. We would love to stay again in warmer weather & hopefully enjoy the outdoors a bit more! It is a short walk to the Woodvale Hotel where we enjoyed a couple of family meals. It was also very dog friendly in the pub. I did notice signs that dogs are not permitted on the beach between May- September so best to check where they are allowed if you are hoping for a beach break with your dog. We would definitely recommend The Blue House to anyone considering staying.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

helen s., London

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
We spent Christmas in The Blue House. It’s a lovely, cosy, well equipped home from home. Stunning location with fab views. The living area and kitchen were great and met all our needs. Communication with Tim was spot on. Would love to return in the summer.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

dr alex j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
Beautiful place. So cosy. Communication great with Tim. Will be retuning in the summer!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dean F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Weekend
Absolutely incredible experience. Great layout of property. Great location. Would recommend the house to anyone. Isle of Wight is amazing to visit, so much to do for the whole family
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Home in A Fantastic Location
We spent a wonderful week in this home. The house is warm and well maintained. The garden enjoys spectacular views and the location is perfect for a family holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Tim Thompson

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The blue house is also our own holiday house, which we use a lot. When im not on holiday Im an organic beef farmer near oxford, Im also a sailor and Cowes is the Mecca for sailors on the south coast.

Why they chose this property

Gurnard is a small village just to the west of Cowes. many famous sailors and people in the marine industry live here full time. It has a great community and being right on the beach means everyone is often to be seen socialising or sailing off the beach.

Languages:

English
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