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Lovely family holiday home in sunny Ventnor

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8200 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Ventnor, Isle of Wight
  • Ventnor Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Shanklin Old Village
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Shanklin Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Bembridge (BBP)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Lovely family holiday home in sunny Ventnor

This is our family holiday home ideally situated between the pretty village of Bonchurch and the Victorian seaside resort of Ventnor. Secluded Bonchurch beach has rock pools to explore and Ventnor Esplanade has a stretch of golden sand, a harbour and good local restaurants and pubs. Easy access to great walking on Bonchurch Down or the scenic South Wight coastal path.
The house is modern and comfortable with a new kitchen, double range oven, fridge freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble drier. There are 3 double bedrooms, 1 twin bedroom, and one single bedroom with a single bed suitable for a child. There is a huge sun terrace on the first floor, a sun room/living room on the ground floor and a large south facing garden. A playhouse to meet every child's dream is a popular feature with younger families. An outdoor table tennis table to keep older ones amused.
All fuel, electricity, bed linen and towels are included in the rental price. Buses to Ventnor, Shanklin and Ryde are available a short walk away so a car is not necessary.


Ferry Links: Car ferry providers are Wightlink (Portsmouth to Fishbourne and Lymington to Yarmouth) or Red Funnel (Southampton to East Cowes).

Accessibility Part 1: Parking area is to the front of Garden House and very close to the front entrance with ample turning and unloading on a level paved surface.
The Front Entrance has a 200mm threshold, lever handles and an 800mm clear opening into porch, which has a matting flooring and is 800mm wide. The front door has a 200mm threshold an 800mm clear opening and knob handle.
The Rear Entrance is accessible via a level side passage to a decking area. From here there are 4 x 160mm steps to the rear door which has a 100mm threshold and a 1350mm clear opening and lever handles.
Ground floor accommodation includes 1 double bedroom, a wc/shower, a kitchen, a dining room, a sitting room, a utility room and a play room. The kitchen/dining area is open plan. There are 90mm thresholds between the play room and the sitting room and dining rooms respectively. All doors have at least 750mm clear width. There is an 120mm step between the utility room and the single bedroom.

Accessibility Part 2: Shower/wc/whb has 75mm clear access via a door and has a flush rubber tiled floor. The shower tray has a dimpled floor, sliding doors, a 130mm threshold and controls at 1200mm above ground level. There is no hand rail within the shower.
Kitchen/ Dining room has all appliances and storage located under or on the worktop, with the exception of plates and crockery kept in cupboards above. There is ample space for moving around this area, although no space is provided under the worktop for wheelchair users.
The First Floor is accessed by 14 number of stairs with a 660mm width and a 180mm drop. The first floor has low pile carpet in hall and bedrooms. There are 3 bedrooms (2 double, 1 twin) and a bathroom with bath/wc/whb. All have level access through doors with 750mm clear width. The double bedroom has access to a decked balcony via a door with 640mm clear width and a 50mm threshold. The bathroom has flush vinyl flooring. The bath is 600mm high. There is no handrail.

Property manager

Miranda and Philip Barton

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
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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Pets

No pets allowed
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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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ventnor

Located in Ventnor, this holiday home is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Brading Down Local Nature Reserve, while Shanklin Theatre and Dinosaur Isle are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Oceanblue Sea Charters, or check out an event or a game at Waterside Swimming Pool. Windsurfing, sailing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Ventnor, Isle of Wight

What's nearby

  • Ventnor Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ventnor Botanic Garden - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Shanklin Old Village - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Shanklin Beach - 18 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Shanklin Station - 14 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Besty & Spinkys - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Spyglass Inn - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Smugglers Haven Tea Gardens - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Ocean View Fish & Chips - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Village Inn - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely family holiday home in sunny Ventnor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lovely family holiday home in sunny Ventnor?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely family holiday home in sunny Ventnor?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovely family holiday home in sunny Ventnor located?

This family-friendly Ventnor holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Monks Bay Beach, Oceanblue Sea Charters and English Channel. Ventnor Beach and Ventnor Downs are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Trevor J.

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

Garden House

The property is quite spacious. Plenty of space for the kids to run around. Loads of crockery. About a 15 min walk downhill to the coastal path. Ample parking space too. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
3 generations of our family spent 48hrs in this lovely home, using it as a base to visit Osborne House, Alum Bay and Carisbrook Castle. It’s is spacious and very well appointed. The beds were very comfortable and the family really enjoyed the use of the table tennis.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Spencer W.

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

Stay at Garden House

Beautiful house. Amazing grounds. Stayed with six friends. Loved the town. Great place to stay for the IOW. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald S.

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

Short Family Break

Very nice property in a lovely location. ,
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy M.

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

Enjoyable stay in Bonchurch

My husband and I, our two children, and my in-laws had a wonderful stay in Bonchurch. The home and garden were very comfortable and having a drive for parking was great. This was an excellent spot to stay while exploring the Isle of Wight!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura N.

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

Fantastic holiday home

Brilliant location, spotlessly clean and would highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anita M.

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

Lovely house in a great area

A family holiday for relaxation. The house is spacious and comfortable. The garden is large and nice to sit in. Would definitely use again if back in the area
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Tony W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Garden House in a good location

Good sized property in a fairly quiet location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katy E.

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

Great house for a great festival weekend

Stayed as a group of 9 and the house was perfect. Tonnes of space and everything you could need. Kids loved the keyboard and so much room for us all to spread out when we wanted to. Ventnor is beautiful and the house just a few minutes walk from the centre and beach. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

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

Lovely accommodation, spacious, well equipped.

Lovely holiday, would use again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marian A.

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

Good location, ideal for family get together.

Very comfortable and homely.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Philip B.

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

Just right

Everything as expected very comfortable for 5.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

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

Very well equipped and comfortable property. Well situated for visiting the island.

Excellent place to stat
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Audrey W.

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

Bonchurch - Fabulous home from home!

The house was spacious, well equipped and comfortable. An ideal location for family holidays with the beautiful unspoilt beach at Bonchurch a stones throw away, and the lovely walk along the promenade to the bustling seafront at Ventnor with cafes if you want a more lively atmosphere.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Keith C.

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

August 2019

Nice large house with a garden house loved by the children Easy walk to town uphill coming back

10/10 Excellent

Doreen B.

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

Home away from home

We would highly recommend this property for a stay on the Isle of Wight. The property was in a great location, quiet and easy to walk into Ventnor; clean and very spacious. We had fun in the garden especially playing table tennis. Communication with the owners was simple and easy. When asked about ideas to do with a teenager Philip made suggestions for us. It really was like staying in a home away from home! Thank you for making our visit to the Isle of Wight so special!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

nick A.

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

Great Family Home

Lovely Family home, in a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tracey D.

Great property and location

The house was brilliant and I had kitchen envy. It was fully equipped with everything we needed. It is in a great location. The hills are steep but well worth walking to the beaches. Philip was easy to communicate with and we had a lovely break.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Katherine D.

lovely house, very enjoyable weekend

We had a lovely stay at Garden House in Bonchurch. The weather was not great and we were disappointed not to be able to try out the table tennis in the garden due to the rain, but the location was good and the house was comfortable, clean and nicely furnished. The owners were very helpful and their correspondence prior to visiting the property was faultless. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Jenny C.

A very satisfied customer!!!

Perfect set up for our party of children, parents and grandparents. Spacious and every thing needed was provided. Wendy house and table tennis table a big hit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Barry C.

very beautiful and well positioned house

we stayed in the house due to my son and fiance getting married at east dene the house was spacious and had everything we needed for our stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Barrie C.

Lovely long weekend

Our 4 night stay worked out fine with the accommodation exactly as described. The books and toys were particularly appreciated by our three-year-old granddaughter.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

Beautiful family home for a very special Christmas

We enjoyed 3 nights over the festive period where 5 families came together for Christmas day. The facilities are wonderful, there is nothing more that we could have wanted, beds were comfortable and the hosts were incredibly accommodating which we were very grateful for, even providing a Christmas tree for us. Plenty of parking, the gardens are lovely and a very well equipped kitchen, with a brilliant cooker! A proper home from home environment. We'd love to stay Again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nicky B.

Comfortable family home in great location

We all loved the house, especially our grandchildren who had great fun in the garden and playhouse. The toys, videos and books kept them amused on our one rainy day. Bonchurch is a charming village and the beach at Monksbay was a real find - often having it to ourselves. There is so much to do in this part of the island for all ages. We would recommend the walk along the coast path through The Landslip to the tea rooms at Luccombe Chine - an adventure for children with the bonus of a good tea at the end for the adults in a beautiful setting.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Iain E.

Ideal family home, pefect for a holiday home

It was a perfect home for an extended family of 7, parents, children of 8, 6 and 4 years, and grandparents. The house gave us all the facilities we needed and we were very comfortable. One very minor problem was very quickly resolved. A good garden to enjoy but unfortunately weather didn't give us the chance to enjoy all it to the full. Situated within access of all the beaches and places we wanted to visit. Recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

About the host

Hosted by Miranda and Philip Barton

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Languages:

English, French