Guests say
Gurnard Cottage receives high praise for its stunning, peaceful location with beautiful sea views and excellent access to coastal walks. Guests consistently mention the cottage’s cleanliness, spaciousness, and well-equipped interiors, making it ideal for families and dog owners alike. The property is described as cosy and comfortable, with helpful and friendly housekeepers. Some guests note minor maintenance issues and a desire for updated furnishings, but these do not detract from the overall positive experience. Occasional welcome hampers and thoughtful touches are appreciated, though not always provided.
The majority of reviews highlight the cottage as very clean, spotless, and well-prepared, with only rare mentions of tired carpets or minor wear. Housekeepers are frequently praised for maintaining high standards.
The location is universally celebrated for its breathtaking views, tranquillity, and proximity to scenic walks and local pubs. Guests love the sense of seclusion while still being close to amenities.
Guests describe the cottage as cosy, warm, spacious, and comfortable, with quality beds and furnishings. A few mention minor issues with heating or dated bathrooms, but overall comfort remains a strong point.
The cottage is generally well-equipped, with modern kitchens and good internet. Some guests note maintenance issues such as bathroom fittings, heating, or missing outdoor furniture, suggesting room for improvement.
Many guests appreciated welcome hampers and small gifts, though several note these are not always provided or have been reduced over time. While thoughtful touches are valued, they cannot be guaranteed.
About this property
In association with Trinity House, we are proud to present St Catherine's Lighthouse in Niton, the Isle of Wight.
This is the end cottage to the east on the St Catherine’s Lighthouse site and offers accommodation for five guests. It features an entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, fully fitted kitchen, bathroom, double bedroom, twin bedroom and a single bedroom.
Outside, there is a fully enclosed and private courtyard with a shared open grassed area.
St Catherine's Lighthouse is situated just outside the hamlet of Niton, approximately 10 minutes' drive from the popular coastal resort of Ventnor, the southernmost point of the Isle of Wight.
The site comprises a terrace of three self-catering, former lighthouse keepers' cottages, Landward Cottage sleeping 4 guests, Gurnard Cottage sleeping five guests and Penda Cottage sleeping five guests.
There is an excellent real ale pub a 10-minute walk up the hill, The Buddle Smugglers Inn.
Additional Information:
Up to two well-behaved dogs are welcome (small additional charge). The ferries welcome dogs in the passenger lounges in dedicated areas and provide water bowls.
There is no fog signal at this lighthouse site.
A travel cot and highchair are available on request.
Please Note:
Due to the location of the property, television reception is often intermittent or lost.
Very limited mobile signal. A landline telephone is provided for UK and non-premium numbers only.
You may unload next to Penda Cottage (nearest to parking area) but please remember to park to the rear of the cottage to respect the privacy and views of others. Parking to the rear can also be accessed via the back door and through your private courtyard.
Guests are reminded they are renting a heritage building, therefore certain features such as steps, stairs and floor levels may not comply with that of a modern building. As such, we would advise guests to acquaint themselves with the premises on arrival and exercise caution accordingly.
Guests should be aware that the lighthouses and equipment need regular and sometimes emergency maintenance. Therefore visits by maintenance staff may occur at any time during the year. However, staff will do their best to ensure guest privacy at all times.
Access roads to the lighthouse site are narrow with limited passing places and, dependent on the season and site, there is the possibility of overhanging vegetation due to cutting restrictions during bird breeding seasons or other environmental reasons.
A barbecue is not provided, however guests are welcome to bring their own, subject to adhering to the safety precautions set out in the arrival information.
Sorry, no fireworks, drones or remote controlled flying equipment are permitted.
Sorry, charging of electric cars is not permitted.
Given the remote locations of our cottages the Wi-Fi speed and availability cannot be guaranteed at this site The service offered is for light browsing and occasional use, services such as streaming and gaming may not be possible owing to the speeds obtainable.
Reviews (137)
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Confirmed Guest
Stayed here many times but its tired know and the shower/bathroom needs a complete makeover. The carpets are really grubby now, fridge didn't work properly, and many more faults. We paid £1400 for six nights, half that would be still too much. We have stayed at RR Lighthouse cottages for over ten years, 3 times at Sally Port in Cornwall, very clean, well presented, fresh flowers, fruit and a great hamper, and Gurnard was not up to standard. Shame.
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Confirmed Guest
The number one point about this property is its superb situation at the tip of St Catherine's Headland, the southernmost point on the island. Fabulous views and sense of remoteness whilst a mere 15 mins walk from a village and very good pub. Spacious accommodation for 5 of us plus a well equipped kitchen.
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Confirmed Guest
Beautiful isolated scenic location. Well equipped cottage. Comfortable beds. Accessed by narrow lane with potholes. Only one bathroom shared between 5, although there is a separate toilet which helps. Would definitely stay again - a really relaxing place. Very helpful host. Ideally located for coastal walks and loads of fabulous eateries close by.