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The Bake House - Restored stone cottage in an idyllic location

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Beach
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, books
Outdoor dining
Golf

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Whitwell, England
  • Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    6 min drive
  • White Horse Inn
    6 min walk
  • Shanklin Station
    23 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU)
    115 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Bake House - Restored stone cottage in an idyllic location

The Bake House, Fossil Cottage, & Hedgerow Cottage are one bedroom cottages in an idyllic rural location which is quiet and peaceful in the midst of secluded South Isle of Wight countryside, two miles from the coast and 5 minutes walk from The White Horse Inn, a quality Island dining pub. There are spectacular views of the downs from all around the cottage, with beautiful sunsets. In the fields are dairy cows, a stream, hawthorn hedges and plenty of wildlife. The cottage is excellently situated for walking, cycling, fishing, romantic breaks and exploring the whole of the Isle of Wight. There is easy access on to the footpaths directly outside the cottage which join the extensive Stenbury and Worsley trails near Appuldurcombe, or the west wight coastal paths, all providing panoramic views. At close by Nettlecombe Farm (short footpath walk) there are three well stocked fishing lakes (permits available).

A five minute walk across fields leads to historic Whitwell village and dining pub. The White Horse pub is very popular for meals and there is an attractive 700-year old church. Close by is Niton village with post office, food shops and beautiful St Catherine’s Lighthouse. Under ten minutes by car is the pretty Victorian seaside town of Ventnor with its own micro climate offering sandy beaches, sub-tropical botanic gardens and local ale. You can also walk to Ventnor using public footpaths leading straight from the house with spectacular views.
This is an original island stone cottage in a row of three adjoining cottages which are several hundred years old. Restored by National Trust builders, this lovely cottage is tastefully decorated and furnished. You enter into an attractive lounge with a television and sofa. Off the lounge is the kitchen which is well-equipped with fitted units, electric oven and hob, microwave, refrigerator with freezer section.
Upstairs is an attractive double bedroom and separate bathroom with an excellent walk in shower. At both the rear and the front of the cottage are table and chairs to make most of the early morning and evening sun. Breakfast on the rear patio and a glass of wine at sunset at the front of the property. A car may be parked beside the cottages. Please note access to the cottage is over the fields along a well maintained gravel farm track. The village may be accessed back along the farm track or by public footpath taking approx 5 minute.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be within walking distance of St Lawrence Parish Church. The cottage includes amenities such as a kitchen and a TV.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a living room, and a TV
  • 6 minutes by car from St Lawrence Parish Church and 6 minutes from Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Ventnor cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Sarah Smith

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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The Bake House Restored Stone Cottage in an Idyllic Location
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The Bake House - Restored stone cottage in an idyllic location Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Graham M., London

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable Cottage
The Bake House is a great place to stay. Situated at the end of a farm track with foot paths running past the door and a 10 min walk to the village pub. The cottage was comfortable well equipped andand spotlessly clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

cara s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful countryside cottage
What a wonderful retreat. A beautiful cottage that is cosy but has all you could need for a lovely stay on the Isle.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry V.

Liked: Cleanliness
PIcturesque and comfortable
Our landlady was very helpful when a question arose through my own inattention. Also, the check in details provided were beautifully clear as was the info on how to use the house. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness
IOW late September
Bake House very nice for quite getaway. Cottage in quite location but easy to get to places via walking routes and car.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous dog friendly farm cottage!
The cottage was so warm and inviting and exceeded all our expectations with such lovely attention to detail! We would definitely stay again! Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

michael l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy cottage
Every thought was given in the detail of this little gem of a cottage. Having spent part of our holiday at a far more expensive holiday home on I O W it was lovely to see milk ,tea etc was waiting to welcome us - this does make a great difference to most folks holiday. Tolly dog enjoyed his walks too as plenty of footpaths around property.All in all a memorable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

peter h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Walkers paradise
Cosy cottage in a perfect location for walking and a short hop to Ventnor.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Karima

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Overall the Cottage as advertised and we were very happy with the location and all information provided by Sarah the owner. One thing that we thougt could be improved on was a change of the matress. Although it was a good quality mattress we felt had it had seen better days.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

amy d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!!!
Absolutely wonderful in a lovely setting! Cottage is well thought out and has everything you could need! Thank you very much!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage (with cows) lovely stay.
Everything we wanted in a short stay - great place, comfortable bed and cows outside the front door. Dog friendly too, perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ruth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous cottage
We stayed in the third cottage, The Bake House, a cute and well presented cottage for two people. It was cleaned to a high standard, very comfortable and in a superb location. Just a 10 min walk to the local pub which serves fabulous food. This accommodation oozes character and has everything you could want. There is a tiny yard outside the back of the cottage but has a bbq and a table and chairs set. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tracy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderfully peaceful cottage
A beautiful stone cottage described to a “T” in the description. A warm welcome with tea, coffee and cake awaited us on arrival. A welcome booklet was very helpful with local pubs/walks etc and a guide on the heating/water/TV in the cottage. Thank you for a lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful cottage! The Bake House has been newly renovated and was absolutely immaculate. It had all of the essentials you would need for a stay and was only a short walk across the fields to a lovely pub! Ventnor was a short drive away and despite very wet weather we had a lovely weekend. The cottage is small and was fine for just the 2 of us and our small dog. A big dog might be quite a challenge, especially as you are located in the middle of a field so muddy paws are unavoidable!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matthew A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Romantic hidden gem
Absolute stunning little gem hidden perfectly away for a romantic break but perfectly situated for walks and exploring the island offerings.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019