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

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Terrace/patio
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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9248.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Gurnard, Isle Of Wight
  • Gurnard Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Cowes Harbour
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Osborne House
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Bembridge (BBP)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
We can take dogs and cats, there is a small charge
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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. Ryde Pier Head Terminal and Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Gunwharf Quays and WestQuay Shopping Centre. 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/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Gurnard, Isle Of Wight

What's nearby

  • Gurnard Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Royal London Yacht Club - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Cowes Harbour - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • East Cowes Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Osborne House - 10 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Anchor Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Woodvale - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fountain Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Harbour Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Coast Bar & Dining Room - ‬4 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 Gurnard Beach, Royal London Yacht Club and Cowes Harbour. RedJet Ferry Terminal and East Cowes Ferry Terminal are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 108 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 108 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jacob J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A happy place to stay
We spent 4 night there and we had a very enjoyable stay! The house felt very cozy and welcoming. The beach nearby is a nice place to go. The house is well furnished and equipped, especially in the kitchen, even for a large family (you will find everything!). There is a large, newer TV and great to spend time watching movies. There is also a large JVC bluetooth player that also we enjoyed. Plenty of beds for a family, including space for our dog. There are multiple hundreds of books if you are into reading and many toys and games. The communication process with the host was very smooth and always got timely response. There is corner shop at walking distance, which was very convenient. There is also a village pub, Portland Inn, at walking distance, and their food was very tasty! There are plenty of space to walk the dog and the area seems to be mainly of dog lovers. There are many places to visit within 30 - 40 min driving distance. Being said that the there are a couple of areas that you would notice. This house doesn't seem new and you can expect some minor issues related to that - like struggling/unable to open/close some doors, kitchen hood not operational, some remotes that may not work, some bulbs that may not be working and so on. We found the house a bit chillier during the day, but upon requesting adjustments, the host made the necessary adjustments. Overall, we were very happy there, the days flew very quickly and we felt like our own home! We may return there!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

mark l.

Liked: Check-in, location
A little tired!
The property and location are really excellent. But there some issues which the owner hopefully should address. It needs a needs a little bit of tlc to restore it to a.top accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Charlotte B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot. Perfect for watching the sunset
Beautiful location with a stunning view. We had lovely evenings watching the sun go down. The children loved it and the path down to the beach was a wonderful adventure.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rutger v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location and perfect get-away!
House as described, probably even better. Perfect stay and perfect communication with host. Will definitely return when we visit the Island again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juno M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer mini break
We absolutely adored our week at the Blue House. What a fabulous house and garden for a short break with two families. Within walking distance of Cowes (40 mins round cost) which was brilliant to watch the racing during Cowes week. Garden was great for active teenagers, enthusiastic dogs, relaxing adults and for glorious outdoor dining. What a view of sunset over the ocean! Our dog loved the adventurous walk to the beach to the back of the garden while less adventurous adults could easily walk down the road to the beach for the early morning swim. Amazing weather was a bonus.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Coombes F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

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

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.

What makes this property unique

Our house has a totally unique position in the village. It’s set back off the road by some way, and b ring set apart gives us complete privacy. The garden is huge and goes all the Amy down to the beach which is pretty unique in the UK.

Languages:

English