Guests say
Coed Faen is a lovely and quiet cottage in Ryde, appreciated for its comfortable furnishings and peaceful location. Guests enjoy the garden, local amenities, and the property's suitability as a base for exploring the island. The house is well-equipped, offering a home-from-home experience with countryside views and a seaside glimpse.
Cleanliness received mixed reviews, with some guests finding the property well-maintained, while others reported issues with bathroom cleanliness and dog hairs. The owner was responsive to concerns, but some guests remained unsatisfied despite efforts to address the issues.
The location is highly praised for being peaceful, convenient, and close to local amenities like shops, pubs, and green spaces. It serves as a good base for exploring the island, with easy access to nearby attractions and rural scenery.
Guests find the house very comfortable, with a particularly comfy sofa and beds. The property is described as cool during hot weather and provides a cosy atmosphere. However, some noted the heat in the upper rooms and the need for fans.
Facilities are generally good, with ample cutlery, dishes, and a washing machine. However, there were comments about a non-working dishwasher and a shower head needing repair. The property is well-equipped for families, with toys and books available.
While the reviews mention useful items and nice touches, there is no specific reference to gifts provided by the owner. Therefore, it is not possible to assess the thoughtfulness in terms of 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 (13)
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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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Confirmed Guest
I was very shocked to discover that there was no pillow or mattress protectors provided on any of the beds. This is standard practice for renting out for holiday let’s surly. If you could see the stained mattress in the master bedroom you’d be horrified. The house is however lovely and quiet. With a bit of tweaking here and there would be an excellent holiday let.
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Confirmed Guest
Just back from a week at Coed Faen. The house was very comfortable and we were pleased to have a home from home as we had some high winds and heavy rain. The garden had some lovely furniture but it was too windy to sit out. However, in the late afternoon it was very pleasant to sit with the back door open enjoying the sun. The sofa was very comfortable and I would have liked to have brought it home ! We ate at the Vine pub 3 dinners and 1 lunch, the food was very good and its very welcoming.. St Helens is a quiet residential area and is a good base. Nowhere is very far to get to on the island. There is a large Tesco Extra 3 miles away and a corner shop a few yards away which is open until late.We had a dog with us so having the greens literally yards from the house was brilliant for first and last leg stretch each day. The scenery all around is very rural. It may be important to note that the master bedroom with ensuite is on the second floor. Just going up and down the stairs was a workout and as heat rises it could get pretty hot. I made sure I opened the bathroom window for a while each day to keep the room aired. The owner has invested in fans which I can imagine were necessary in the heatwaves. All in all a nice modern house, in a good position and we would return.