Guests say
Coed Faen is a well-regarded holiday cottage, praised for its peaceful location, comfortable furnishings, and family-friendly amenities. Guests appreciate the quiet residential setting, proximity to local attractions, and the home's garden. While some cleanliness issues were raised, they were addressed by the owner, and many found the property clean and well-maintained.
Cleanliness scores varied, with some guests finding the property spotless and others experiencing issues, particularly in the bathrooms. The owner's responsiveness to cleanliness concerns positively influenced the score.
The location is highly praised for its tranquillity, convenience, and proximity to local amenities like shops, pubs, and the beach. The scenic and rural surroundings added to the appeal.
Guests found the house comfortable, with cosy sofas, comfortable beds, and a pleasant garden. The provision of fans for hot weather was appreciated, although one guest noted the master bedroom could get quite warm.
Facilities were generally good, with a well-equipped kitchen and ample space. However, some maintenance issues like a non-working dishwasher and a shower head needing propping up affected the score.
While guests mentioned appreciating the provision of toys, books, and household items, there were no specific references to gifts. Therefore, it is not possible to score thoughtfulness based on gifts, and the score is set to null.
About this property
Coed Faen is a stunning three bedroom property situated in the beautiful village of St Helens on the Isle of Wight..
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview Smart TV
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot. Back garden with outdoor furniture. Bike store. Electric vehicle charging point. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. St Helens is a coastal village on the east side of the island, with a village pub and shop just a moment’s stroll away from Coed Faen. There is a large village green that offers excellent views over the busy harbour of Bembridge, and is also home to the ruins of St Helens Church which was destroyed by a wave in the 18th century. A lovely beach is not far away either, making this location lots of fun for the kids and adults alike. Despite being a small village St Helens has some great places to eat. There are a couple of popular restaurants and cafés, one of which sits beach-side down at the Duver. The Isle of Wight has lots to offer. Outdoor pursuits on the island are well catered for and include horse riding, fishing, cycling, paragliding, water sports and golf.
There are numerous attractions for all ages across the island including The Needles with its chairlift, amusement park, boat rides, lighthouse and coloured sands of Alum Bay. You can also visit Queen Victoria’s favourite holiday residence, Osborne House and its gardens, as well as Blackgang Chine, the oldest themed attraction in the UK, Ventnor Botanical Gardens, Tapnell Farm Park, Carisbrooke Castle or the sailing towns of Yarmouth and Cowes.
Among all of these activities, you’ll find Coed Faen. Boasting an open plan living and dining room with plenty of space for much needed quality time, a well equipped kitchen ready for you to rustle up a homely meal, and two kingsize bedrooms and a twin bedroom where you’ll be sure to get an easy night rest after a day exploring the island. A wonderful base to rejuvenate, refresh and plan the days ahead. Beach 1¼ miles. Pub and restaurant 528 yards.
Free WiFi
Only dogs allowed at the property.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (23)
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Meredith
This cottage was a nice 'home away from home' while my brother and I stayed for 5 nights to explore the Isle. We each got our own bedroom and bathroom. Relaxing in the living room while watching local channels was a nice way to wind down at the end of every day. It's listed that 'esentials' weren't provided in this listing, so we left our laundry detergent/body soap to pay it forward. The Vine Inn had a wonderful Sunday Roast and the Premier convenience store was just a short walk from the place and had a lot of options for being so small. Would definitely stay again!
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Jo B
Beautiful accomodation, lovely location in the village of St Helens with pub, beach and cafes.Spotlessly clean with plenty of cutlery and crockery and all the mod cons such as dishwasher & washing machine making it a great self catering base. We loved seeing the regular visits of a little red squirrel in the garden, very engaging with his Mission Impossible antics!It's so easy to get around the IOW by car & there was also a good bus link to Ryde.All in all a great holiday & we hope to return soon.
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Katie
Comfortable family home in peaceful neighbourhood, met our needs for the 1 night we stayed. Double bed mattres in master bedroom not very comfortable. Had a good dinner at The Vine Inn nearby and excellent breakfast at The View.