Guests say
Guests consistently praise this cottage for its peaceful location, excellent accessibility, and welcoming hosts. The property is described as spotless, well-equipped, and comfortable, with thoughtful touches such as accessible facilities and a hot tub. The setting is ideal for exploring the Isle of Wight, with easy access to beaches and attractions. Visitors highlight the hosts’ helpfulness and attention to detail, making for a relaxing and memorable stay. The cottage is also noted as dog-friendly and perfect for families, with many guests eager to return.
Multiple reviews mention the property being in pristine order and spotless, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness.
Guests describe the location as peaceful, quiet, and perfectly situated for exploring the island, with easy access to beaches and attractions.
Reviewers highlight the comfort of the accommodation, accessible facilities, and the relaxing atmosphere, with one guest stating they did not want to leave.
The cottage is praised for its excellent facilities, including accessible features, a hot tub, and ample parking. Guests felt everything needed was provided.
The hosts are repeatedly described as welcoming and helpful, providing items such as a shower chair and high chair on request. While thoughtful gestures are mentioned, please note that such gifts or extras are not guaranteed.
About this property
Peacefully set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and close to the bustling harbour town of Yarmouth. Discounted ferry travel can be arranged.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 43" Smart TV, DVD Player, French Doors Leading To Decked Area
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Combi Microwave/Oven/Grill, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: Bunk (2ft 6in) Beds (Children Only)
Wet Room: Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet, Grab Rail.
Gas central heating and gas included. Enclosed decked courtyard with garden furniture. Doggy extras. Picnic area with gas BBQ (shared with other properties on-site). Hot tub (private). Residents’ car park (allocated for 3 cars). Wheelchair access. Please note: Maximum occupancy is 6 guests, including infants.. Electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack. Landscaped grounds with BBQ, picnic area, table tennis and swing ball (shared with other properties on-site). No smoking. . These single-storey terraced properties and delightful Grade II listed thatched cottage are located in the scenic village of Wellow, less than 3 miles from the quaint harbour town of Yarmouth and in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the western side of the Isle of Wight.
Orion has a spacious open-plan living area with beautiful wood floors, feature beams and walls against a crisp white painted background. Externally has a decked courtyard with a hot tub for relaxing in.
The sailing town of Yarmouth is just a 5-minute drive or a 15-minute cycle ride, and the sailing town of Cowes is just a 20-minute drive. There is a designated cycle route close by, and many scenic walking routes too, including the Tennyson Trail and Newtown Creek. There is a choice of challenging off-road bridleways, peaceful byways and level, purpose-made tracks running along former railway lines. You can even take on the full 66-mile ‘Round the Island Route’, as used for the annual Isle of Wight Randonnee.
Close by Colwell Bay offers spectacular views across the Solent to mainland England, with clear, calm waters and gently sloping sand and shingle, an ideal beach for swimming. Or follow the coastline and enjoy a stroll along Totland Bay, where you can find a bar, restaurant and a café to try the exquisite seafood and experience some of the finest sunsets. For surfers and kite surfing enthusiasts, Compton Bay is a short drive away with a 2-mile stretch of contrasting sands, rolling seas, and a stunning backdrop of multi-coloured sandstone cliffs. It’s also a great place to go fossil hunting at low tide. The Needles is a short distance away to the west, with its chairlift, amusement park, boat rides, lighthouse and coloured sands of Alum Bay. Why not visit Queen Victoria’s holiday residence, Osborne House, or Blackgang Chine, the oldest themed attraction in the UK? Ventnor Botanical Gardens, Tapnell Farm Park, Carisbrooke Castle, a donkey sanctuary, garlic farm are other attractions and activities include water sports, golf and riding. Beach 3 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 26 guests.
Free WiFi
Discount link for Wightlink ferry crossing available when booking this accommodation. To be arranged with the owner directly.
If you are bringing a child under 5 please contact us and we can provide a waterproof mattress cover for your convenience.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (6)
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Julie Bradbury
Perfect quiet location, hosts were very welcoming and they had thought of everything, we wanted for nothing! Would definitely recommend.
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Ian Bowyer
From start to finish, the hosts were fantastic. Very down to earth. The property was in pristine order, and had everything and more to make sure we had the most comfortable stress free stay. The area is great, so so peaceful and fantastic for walking our dog.Thank you so so much.Ian, Tracey, Jacob, Sophie and Dollar 🐶
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Carol Bega
Great accommodation perfect for a short vacation over the New Year. Charmaine and Steve were the perfect hosts, perfectly situated for touring the IOW. Plan to return on the spring of autumn to do walks that can be done from the accommodation .