Snaptrip says
Swifts cottage in Ventnor offers stunning sea views, a peaceful location, and easy access to the coastal path. Guests appreciate the spacious living areas, ample parking, and enclosed garden. While the property is praised for its quietness and proximity to attractions, there are mentions of a need for updating and addressing maintenance issues.
Guests that stayed at this property said
The property has had issues with cleanliness, including mouse droppings and a persistent odour in the kitchen. Some guests found the property clean, but the presence of pests and odour suggests a need for a deeper clean and better maintenance.
The location is highly praised for its beautiful views, quietness, and proximity to the coastal path and island attractions. It offers a serene environment away from busy tourist areas, ideal for nature lovers and those seeking tranquillity.
Guests find the property generally comfortable with a spacious living area and good layout. However, some concerns were raised about the adequacy of shower facilities for the number of guests and the need for additional comfort improvements.
The facilities provided are adequate, but several reviews mention the need for maintenance and updates. Issues such as dated decor, a non-functional shower attachment, and limited kitchen equipment have been noted, suggesting room for improvement.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the hosts in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category. Therefore, the score is set to null.
About this property
Swifts is the larger of the two semi-detached coastal bungalows, and can be found to the left of Swallows. You enter through the well-equipped fitted kitchen, leading you into the large beamed open plan living and dining area, with double patio doors, allowing masses of light and those spectacular views in. The bungalow offers three bedrooms, one double with en-suite shower room and patio door leading you onto the decked balcony, one twin and further twin room with full size 3 single beds. There are superb farmland and sea views from the private decked balcony, with table, chairs and barbecue. Note: This cottage can be booked with Ref 926490, together they sleep 12.
The Victorian seaside resort of Ventnor is situated at the southern end of the Isle of Wight. The town is sheltered by St. Boniface Down, one of the island's highest points, and it also offers sandy and shingle beaches, the Botanical Gardens, shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants.
Accommodation
All ground floor: Three bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 2 x twin.
Bathroom, with bath, basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Electric panel heaters.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books and games.
Cot and highchair on request.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen included in rent.
Towels are not included.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Decked balcony area with furniture and BBQ.
Shared use of large gravelled and lawned area.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 1.4 miles, pub 1.5 miles.
Beach 5 mins walk.
Note: The property has direct access to the coastal footpath, children to be supervised.
Note: The entry to this property may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility.
Please call the office for more information
Nearby points of interest
- Castlehaven Beach
- Model Village Godshill
- Dinosaur Isle
- Brading Roman Villa
- Carisbrooke Castle
- Osborne House
Reviews (10)
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Becky
Great views and walks along coastal path. The main problem was the terrible smell coming from the kitchen area which affected the whole property. When I informed Penny she said it was the tank (septic tank??) under the kitchen floorboards which sometimes gets blocked and it was sorted the next day. Penny was lovely and helpful but unfortunately the smell did really spoil our stay.
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Yvonne
Front door is accessed via tradesman entry, around the back and uninviting. Sadly the only bit worth the price was the size. Very generous proportions. Shame we could hear the neighbour every time he went for a pee, their bathroom was next to our lounge/diner, and the walls are thin. It had a good layout once inside, and had it not been dated and worn would have been super, bedrooms were generous, and the linen was spotless, lounge furniture very dated, Iâd say 80âs to 90ââs, but was serviceable, one of the double patio doors in the lounge couldnât be opened (would have been lovely to bring the outside in) it looked as if the lock had been fused somehow and so permanently locked shut. They could also have benefitted from a clean on the inside. The decking is super tired and one of the planks was loose (potential trip hazard) also one of the posts in the decking fence was missing. The decking furniture also very worn and tired, would have been lovely to sit out but no umbrellas or shade at all so the patio was not used by us. We had some rain one day and next morning found stones from the 20â ish wall on the alleyway pavement. Such a shame the property isnât maintained better. Lastly we were happy to see the tennis lawn, sadly the ground is dangerously uneven, with a hole on one side. I fell quite hard. Excellent cooker, washer, microwave. Good sized kitchen, well equipped, but a few wooden spoons would be good, my adult sons bought men sized glasses and breakfast dish ,their choice, and left them there for the next party. I feel this property has huge potential and just needs tlc and updating in parts. Would I book again , only if updated and repaired. Currently in my opinion not worth the money.
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Adrian
The kitchen could have been better equipped. It was generally comfortable with enough space and dining on the deck with the beautiful view of the sea was the highlight. Only having one shower was a difficulty with six people. The âhosepipeâ contraption in the bathroom did not work! It would have been good to have storage for vacuum cleaner, ironing board etc instead of having them in corner of bedroom. Disconcertingly, mouse droppings appeared overnight and there was a strong odour in the kitchen. Access to the coastal path was great.