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Lovely Cottage With Excellent Sea Views, Minutes From Beaches & Coastal Path

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The view from the terrace
Front door
The bathroom has wonderful sea views
The AGA

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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St Lawrence, Ventnor, Isle of Wight
  • Ventnor Botanic Garden
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Ventnor Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Shanklin Beach
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Bembridge (BBP)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Lovely Cottage With Excellent Sea Views, Minutes From Beaches & Coastal Path

Mole End is a two-bedroom holiday cottage in the peaceful village of St. Lawrence near Ventnor on the South coast of the Isle of Wight, offering superior holiday accommodation for up to four people.
Formerly the village pub, Mole End has been converted into a cosy home away from home, with great sea views, comfortable sitting room and welcoming kitchen. It's the perfect base for an island holiday.
The cottage is just a few minutes from Ventnor Botanic Gardens, the Isle of Wight Coastal Path, and pretty, secluded Steephill Cove.
Ventnor's bars and restaurants, offering everything from pub grub to fine dining, are just two miles away and you can reach all the tourist attractions on the island within half an hour.

FERRY TRAVEL
We have recently partnered with Atlas Ferries to offer generous discounts on ferry travel. Details available once your booking is made.

IMPORTANT BOOKING INFORMATION
We have only listed specific changeover days, but others might be available, so do contact us using the contact form before giving up on us!

Property manager

Lev Parikian
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Russian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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

Ventnor

Located in Ventnor, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Shanklin Theatre and Glory Art Glass are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Oceanblue Sea Charters and Blackgang Chine. Travelling with kids? Consider Isle of Wight Owl and Falconry Centre, or check out an event or a game at Waterside Swimming Pool. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
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St Lawrence, Ventnor, Isle of Wight

What's nearby

  • Ventnor Botanic Garden - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Steephill Cove Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Shanklin Old Village - 10 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Ventnor Beach - 11 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Shanklin Beach - 30 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

  • West Cowes Ferry Station - 23 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 136 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Besty & Spinkys - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Spyglass Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Plantation Room - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪White Horse Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ocean View Fish & Chips - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely Cottage With Excellent Sea Views, Minutes From Beaches & Coastal Path pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lovely Cottage With Excellent Sea Views, Minutes From Beaches & Coastal Path?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely Cottage With Excellent Sea Views, Minutes From Beaches & Coastal Path?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovely Cottage With Excellent Sea Views, Minutes From Beaches & Coastal Path located?

This family-friendly Ventnor cottage is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of St Lawrence Parish Church and English Channel. Steephill Cove Beach and Ventnor Botanic Garden are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jo H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mrs
Great process. Fantastic communication with the owner. The property was lovely, full of nice little touches. Everything to hand. We stayed over Christmas and the owners had put up a tree and Christmas decorations which was touching. The beds were comfortable. Overall the two night stay was just what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cosy cottage
Such a nice place to be based. A warm, home-like family feeling with a well set up kitchen, cosy rooms and a nice little lounge. Great sea views from the bedroom and bathroom. Lev was ever so helpful, making sure we had everything and all the info we could need. Great communication all the way through. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a hidden gem
Booked for a 40th birthday weekend. What a beautiful house. Well equipped, with everything you'd need. Steepcliff Cove is a must visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil haven
A pretty, out of the way row of cottages overlooking the sea, in a peaceful and quiet location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carsten G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Noch schöner als erwartet!
Wer aufgrund des Inserates von diesem Cottage angetan ist, sollte unbedingt buchen: Das Haus ist äußerst geschmackvoll und liebevoll eingerichtet und bietet mehr Platz als im Inserat erkennbar. Besonders Garten/Terrasse mit Sitzgelegenheiten auch unter einem Olivenbaum haben uns begeistert. Da seit einem Hangabrutsch die Straße kaum befahren ist, ist die ohnehin traumhafte Lage auch sehr ruhig. Hinsichtlich der Sauberkeit war erkennbar, dass wir erst gegen Ende der Saison dort waren. Wie oft anzutreffen: Das Besteck und Geschirr war nicht in der Menge vorhanden, um die gute Geschirrspülmaschine komplett zu füllen. Kurz: Das Schlechteste an dem Objekt sind die Fotos im Inserat. Alles Andere ist (fast) top! Wenn die Anreise für uns aus Süddeutschland nicht derart weit wäre, würde ich sofort wieder buchen…
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Very good
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

David Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
The location in St.Lawrence close to Ventnor is excellent and very quiet because there is no through road to the west of the island and so there is only local traffic. The cottage was very roomy for the two of us and it has wonderful sea views. The decor was creative and the facilities very good. Our only concern was the level of cleanliness and some of the furniture (sofa and rug especially) could be updated. We enjoyed our stay very much and would recommend the cottage to holiday-makers.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Janet M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
A glorious week
Not quite as near to coastal path and beaches as described. Lovely view from bedroom but a trek to the beach and coastal path certainly more than a few minutes by foot. Lovely welcome pack thankyou. A little gem of a post office/ shop which is minutes away by foot. A pity about the road closure which means diversion to get to freshwater and the St Lawrence chute is definitely not for the faint hearted. We tended to avoid and go the long way round. Lots of lovely places to visit.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house, perfect setting.
We loved our short stay in Mole End. It is a cottage of great character and we felt at home instantly. Communication with the owner, who provided detailed information about our stay, was excellent. The location is absolutely beautiful - quiet and calming and the cottage itself is perfect. We were very happy there.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

PATRICK G., Waukee, IA USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, great host, great Island!
Nice seaside home, very cozy, quiet and easy access to the Island’s many sites, restaurants and cozy pubs!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michalle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful stay by the sea
Gorgeous cottage in a quiet location. Simply exceeded all expectations with such lovely attention to detail. It was so nice to watch the sea from the bedroom and it was a memorable stay which we would love to repeat, Thank you Lev!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mrs king

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is in a lovely location and it’s really well decorated inside beautiful home
We have had a lovely week staying in this house and we had beautiful weather. We would stay again and definitely recommend to family and friends Thank you kind regards Natalie and Stuart king
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks.....had a great time
Very peaceful..... until we turned up!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anand V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage
We were there for the IOW round the island road bike riding. Had a nice time. The cottage is very tastefully decorated and well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Gorgeous cottage just outside Ventnor.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annette B., wr102nh

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cottage, clean, well equipped and fantastic location.
Beautiful clean and tidy cottage with amazing views. Excellently equipped and lovely touches. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K., Whitby, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and relaxing location
Great get-a-way from regular daily busy life! Beautiful property with everything you need, quiet location - very enjoyable! Would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter break
We were looking for a short break just before Christmas to unwind, perfect. The property has fantastic sea views, beautify set out and well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Iain M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning stars!
Cottage delightful and had “Everything” one needed. Sea views and tranquil location were absolutely perfect. Profusion of stars + a shooting star magical!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Juliet S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mole End heaven
I booked this property to take my bestie away for her 50th birthday and we had a ball thank you. The holiday house was perfect in every way, I cannot single any one thing out we loved it all. We explored pretty much all corners of the island and both want to return. We didn't see any Red squirrels so we will have to return!! Thanks again to the owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mole End
Small characterful cottage - great location in a quiet, unspoilt village, with good walks and the Botanical Gardens nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heidi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Stay
Perfect house in perfect location to explore from.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jane F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage
Absolutely gorgeous location. Blessed with wonderful weather. Can see the sea from the Cottage. Simply Wow
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Simon F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mole End
Large and comfortable with great facilities. Great location. Strongly recommended

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home from home
Mole End has everything you could possibly want for a holiday. It really is a home from home. The welcome pack is a very thoughtful extra. Lovely accommodation...spacious and so well equipped. Location is wonderful...quiet and yet near enough to Ventnor centre to walk. Superb scenery and only a short walk from the stunning coastline. 5 stars. Will return.

About the host

Hosted by Lev Parikian

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Why they chose this property

We've been coming to the Isle of Wight for many years and have always loved the feeling you get the moment you get on the ferry, as if you're leaving the cares of the world behind you.
In particular we found ourselves coming back time and again to the south of the island, the Undercliff, with its mixture of lush vegetation and rugged landscape, as well as wonderful beaches and great food for the whole family.
The area offers something for everyone, from adventure-park-mad kids (Blackgang Chine) to walkers (the Coastal Path is a couple of minutes away).

What makes this property unique

Mole End has already become our home away from home and we've taken great care to make it as welcoming as possible for our guests. A lot of the work was done by the previous owners, who paid great attention to detail when converting it from its former existence as part of the village pub.
The fantastic sea views from many parts of the property are an obvious feature – but turn your gaze inwards and there's great pleasure to be had there too, whether it's sitting round the kitchen table with a board game and a cup of coffee, lounging in the cosy sitting room or relaxing in a hot bath with a good book and a g&t.
We always have a relaxing time at Mole End, and we hope that our guests will too.

Languages:

English, French, German, Italian, Russian

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