Guests say
Sweet Briars is a well-loved cottage with a beautiful, private garden and a convenient location for exploring the Isle of Wight. Guests appreciate the property's peacefulness, the spacious dining area for family gatherings, and the responsive owners. While some maintenance issues are noted, the charm and tranquillity of the cottage make for a delightful stay.
Most guests found the cottage clean and comfortable, though a few mentioned areas where cleanliness could be improved, such as dust on furniture, bathroom mould, and an issue with refuse collection.
The location is highly praised for its peacefulness, proximity to local walks, and interesting places within easy reach. However, some guests noted the busy road and the steep driveway as minor concerns.
The cottage is generally found to be comfortable and well-equipped. Some guests mentioned small double beds and low ceilings as drawbacks, while others were pleased with the size and equipment of the house.
Facilities are adequate, with a well-equipped kitchen and good laundry facilities. However, there are reports of non-functioning items such as the dishwasher, coffee machine, and record player, indicating a need for better maintenance.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the owners. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a score for this category.
About this property
A wonderful coast and country family home with spectacular nurtured gardens in the village of Chale on the South West coast of the Isle of Wight. Traditionally laid out with a lovely country kitchen fitted with all required appliances, with a back door into the garden. Walk through the snug with its comfortable seating and woodburner into the main spacious sitting room which comes complete with an open fire with large comfortable sofas to help you unwind whilst taking in the breathtaking views. Adjoining the sitting room is a cosy dining room which comfortably seats eight around a large table and with the original Georgian fireplace and even more great views there is plenty to talk about over dinner. The utility room comes with a washing machine, a hand basin and drying facilities and has plenty of room to hang coats and dry boots! There is also an adjoining downstairs cloakroom near to the back door, which opens up on to the garden. Dont leave Sweet Briars without taking advantage of the south west views from the conservatory and watch one of the sunsets on this beautiful island. Upstairs are four generous bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower and all are beautifully decorated to a high standard, with pretty crisp linen and matching soft furnishings. The family bathroom has superb views of the garden, beautifully fitted with a delightful claw foot bath. Outside there is a stunning lawn and planted cottage garden with furniture, BBQ and summerhouse. Chale offers some amazing downland and coastal walks, all within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which can be directly accessed from your front door. Just down the road from Sweet Briars is the award-winning pub/restaurant The Wight Mouse, sit outside and enjoy a cool drink after your busy day exploring the island and experience some of the most stunning colourful skies as the sun sets over the horizon. For the more adventurous why not try your hand at some paragliding, or take a short drive along the coast to Brook Beach for some exhilarating kite surfing. Sweet Briars is perfect all year round for friends and family wishing to relax in the heart of the countryside while being moments from the most picturesque coastline and beaches on the island.
Ideal for those seeking a mix of coast and country, Chale is a picturesque farming village, nestled at the foot of St Catherines Down on the south coast of the Isle of Wight. The village itself offers an award-winning pub/restaurant with an excellent childrens play area, and breathtaking coastal and downland walks, especially to the 35ft-tall octagonal tower St Catherine's Oratory, locally known as the Pepper Pot.
Accommodation
Note: the owner can arrange a 25% discount on ferry tickets on booking, please contact us for more information.
Four bedrooms: 3 x double (one with dressing room and en-suite shower, basin and WC), 1 x twin.
Bathroom with freestanding bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Ground floor basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Utility.
Dining room.
Sitting room with open fire.
Snug with woodburner.
Oil fired central heating with woodburner and open fire.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, radio, iPod dock, WiFi, selection of books and games.
Travel cot, stairgate and highchair.
Fuel, power and wood for stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent, please bring own beach towels.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Lawned garden with summerhouse, furniture and BBQ.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 1.2 miles, pub/restaurant 3 minutes walk.
Note: There is a step down and low head room to the family bathroom.
Note: This property has £250.00 Good Housekeeping Bond.
Note: the owner can arrange discounted ferry tickets on booking, please contact us for more information.
Please note: This property has recently come back for bookings after a refurbishment period of a few years.
Reviews (18)
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Harriet
Stunning views and great location for a short walk to our favourite Island pub! Will definitely stay here again :-)
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David
Good walks on the coastal paths 10 minutes away. Property is well maintained and had everything we needed. Ferry discount is a lot more than 25%. The owner got us nearly 60% discount return based on ferry online prices which is a huge bonus. The property is extremely quiet which is nice if you are a bird watcher but also is a few hundred yards to a very good local inn if you want good food. All in all we would recommend the property.
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Martin
We loved the peaceful house and the beautiful garden.