Dog Friendly Cottages in Isle Of Wight

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Robert - Verified booking

  Regrettably the double bed would only be a double bed for two stick people or, at least one stick person and a normal sized person.

  I had to sleep on one (admittedly comfortable) relaxing chairs. Either way, the bedding was inadequate with the duvet only just reaching over the edges of the mattress and failing to do so when even only (of necessity) one person slept in the bed. It was advertised as an 'accessible' cottage and to a large degree it was, although an able bodied person would need to be on hand to open - let alone unlock and open - the main door. It certainly was accessible. However, I was concerned that the wet room didn't seem to have a very non-slip, non-slip floor and despite the availability of a stool, there was only one grab rail which I felt was inadequate for using the shower. Otherwise, the cottage was well furnished and comfortable and sufficient kitchenware for two people. It was a nightmare trying to get hold of Helen Wilkes but she was very apologetic when she arrived after a bad morning - and we all have those! We were unable to find any information about leaving the cottage and were unable to get hold of Helen to find out where to leave the key on our departure. (It's in the door by the way)

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• Confirmed Guest - Verified booking

  Penda Cottage was beautifully decorated and well equipped. The house keeper, Jan was excellent. However, there were a couple of negative things. Jan explained that the holiday cottages had been closed for several months whilst the lighthouse was being updated, but unfortunately, the skip full of rubbish outside our cottage had not been taken away as planned. We arrived on the Friday, and the skip was not removed till the Wednesday. The bench outside our cottage was broken, so we could not use it. The other disappointment was the welcome hamper from Rural Retreats. I think this is our sixth or seventh RR lighthouse holiday, and the welcome hampers have always been fantastic. We understand that the reduction of hamper contents is a policy decision which, presumably, is driven by a desire for cost saving. However, given the premium pricing of the property rentals, and the positive impact a quality hamper of locally sourced produce has upon arrival, we were disappointed to see your company had taken this approach.

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• Shaun - Verified booking

  This has to be one of the most perfect properties for us.

  We have to look for something with few or no steps also ease of access to shower facilities. This fitted perfectly also the addition of two rise and recline chairs was such a blessing. The kitchen is well equipped with all utensils and electric goods etc. The building was faultless. The views have to be seen to be believed with the occasional visiting flock of sheep. Also Flossie our collie loved it. The location of the property is well within most locations on the island with a 20 min drive. We are looking at coming back soon in the Peak when more places are open. Thank you to the owners of a wonderful property. We enjoyed our stay.

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• Confirmed Guest - Verified booking

  We've been to some wonderful places. St Catherine's Oratory was well worth the walk, views were amazing. The Needles boat ride from Allum Bay is a must. Osborne House and Carisbrooke castle were both good days out. IOW steam railway and monkey haven were enjoyed by all the family. The walk up to the Buddle Inn is worth the effort, fine ales and good food. Niton Post Office cream teas are the best and of course a visit up to the lighthouse, to learn some of the stories about the lighthouse were wonderful. A wonderful week had by all. LH, Stourbridge

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• Anthony - Verified booking

  This a lovely place to stay.

  It is less than a 10 minute drive from Ryde where we walked our dog along the beach every evening and enjoyed the friendliness of the locals doing the same. The Steam railway is well worth a visit and again less than ten minutes from the accommodation. The place itself was clean, well maintained and ever so comfortable. It is on the owners smallholding where she keeps pony’s. These are friendly and come up to the back fence to say hello. We had a lovely stay and will definitely be returning early next year.

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