Guests say
Coastguard Cottage in Ryde is highly praised for its prime location, ideal for travellers without a car, and its proximity to transport links, shops, and the beach. Guests appreciate the modern facilities, cosy atmosphere, and the convenience of having a downstairs toilet. The cottage is noted for its cleanliness, comfort, and friendly local atmosphere.
The cottage is described as immaculate, indicating a high level of cleanliness that guests appreciate.
The location is consistently lauded for its convenience to ferries, buses, and hovercraft, as well as being close to shops and the beach, making it an excellent base for exploring the island.
Guests find the cottage warm, comfortable, and cosy, with good bedrooms and a super shower. The mention of road noise slightly affects the comfort score.
The cottage is equipped with modern facilities and a good kitchen. However, a suggestion for additional bathroom storage indicates room for improvement in facilities and maintenance.
There are no mentions of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness, so it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
Extremely easy to reach from the mainland, you can leave your car behind as everything you need for an island holiday is easily found nearby.. 3 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview TV, Electric Fire
Kitchen: Gas Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. On road parking; public car park, at cost. No smoking.. Coastguard Cottage is a beautifully presented seaside holiday home with two spacious bedrooms able to comfortably accommodate up to four guests in total, it’s dog friendly too. This beautifully furnished and well equipped holiday home offers a surprisingly spacious base, and is located in the popular seaside town of Ryde with its host of vibrant shops, bars, restaurants and cafés. Located on the Esplanade, it’s just a short stroll over the road to the beach, where the vast stretches of sand offer you fantastic views across the Solent to Portsmouth. Here, the landmark Spinnaker Tower forms an impressive backdrop. Along the promenade, you will find tennis courts, ten pin bowling, a fun fair, canoe lake and a swimming pool, providing plenty to do within the local area. You can also enjoy the scenic coastal walks, go crabbing, sailing, fishing, horse riding, golf or even go-karting, all of which are easily accessible from the property.
Ryde is known as the gateway to the island as it can be easily reached within just two hours directly from London Waterloo via train, which connects with the island’s catamaran and hovercraft services via Portsmouth and Southsea. Mainland motorways also connect directly with car ferry ports located at nearby Fishbourne or East Cowes. There are numerous attractions across the island to discover for all ages, including The Needles, with its chairlift, amusement park, boat rides, lighthouse and coloured sands of Alum Bay. Visit Queen Victoria’s favourite holiday residence, Osborne House and its gardens, Blackgang Chine, the oldest themed attraction in the UK, Ventnor Botanic Garden, Tapnell Farm Park, Carisbrooke Castle or the sailing towns of Yarmouth and Cowes. Whatever you decide, one thing’s for sure, the Isle of Wight has plenty to offer.
Free WiFi
There are 3 steps to the entrance.
2 small dogs only welcome.
Reviews (9)
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Confirmed Guest
Coastguard Cottage is a lovely place to stay in the centre of Ryde near the sea front, pier and transport interchange for buses, trains and hovercraft. Having a downstairs toilet as well as a bathroom upstairs was really handy. The only reason for Comfort was that the windows, although double-glazed, did not cut out road noise.
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Confirmed Guest
Pleasant cottage very convenient for ferries, railway and bus services right on the Esplanade. Shops and other facilities very close. Ideal base for anyone without a car to explore the Island from.
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Confirmed Guest
Warm and comfortable cottage, a great base for exploring the island. Super shower, good kitchen, two good bedrooms.