The Sergeants Quarters, Golden Hill Fort
ID: S1328581
- Bedrooms 3
- ・ Sleeps 7
- ・ Pets 2
Guests say
The Sergeants Quarters, Golden Hill Fort, is a unique and historical property that has impressed many with its wow factor, cleanliness, and stunning rooftop views. Guests have praised the helpful property manager, Phil, and the property's suitability for families and dog owners. While some guests have noted issues with furnishings and maintenance, the overall experience remains positive, with many looking forward to returning.
Reviews on cleanliness are mixed, with several guests finding the property very clean and well-presented, while others noted issues with mould, rust, and general maintenance. The property manager's responsiveness to these concerns has been acknowledged positively.
The location is highly praised for its beauty, convenience to local towns, and historical significance. The surrounding park and coastal paths offer excellent opportunities for walking and enjoying the scenery.
Guests have found the property comfortable, with spacious rooms and en-suite bathrooms. However, there are several mentions of the need for new sofas and mattresses, which suggests that while the property is generally comfortable, there is room for improvement in this area.
The property is well-equipped and offers luxury features, but there are recurring comments about the need for maintenance and updates on furniture, appliances, and general upkeep. The responsiveness of the property manager to address issues is a positive aspect.
There are no specific mentions of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
Enjoy comfort and luxury in a distinctive, hexagonal shaped, Grade I listed Victorian Fort..
Ground Floor:
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite Wet Room: Bath With Shower Attachment, Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite Wet Room: Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, Pull Out Single (3ft) Bed
Ensuite Wet Room: Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 40" Freeview TV, Bluray Player, DVD Player, Ipod Dock, Patio Doors Leading To Balcony
Dining area.
Kitchen area: 2 x Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher
Separate Toilet..
Underfloor central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot and highchair. Balcony with outdoor furniture. Rooftop garden with garden furniture and barbecue (shared with other properties on-site). Private parking for 2 cars; additional visitors car park. No smoking. Please note: There is a fountain and a moat in the grounds.. Golden Hill Fort is situated within 50 acres of Golden Hill Country Park. Originally built in 1863 in a distinctive hexagonal shape, which is elevated 60 metres above the north west coast of the Isle of Wight. This spectacular Grade I listed building has now been beautifully converted into 18 luxury houses.
Internally, the property offers brick barrel vaulted ceilings with coloured LED mood lighting, solid oak floors with underfloor heating and high quality appliances. Externally, the communal rooftop gardens (approximately 5,500 square metres), offers stunning, panoramic 360 degree views across the Solent, English Channel and the countryside. These are the only landscaped rooftop gardens on a Grade I listed building in the country. The central courtyard is where the parking spaces are located and features a large water fountain.
West Wight is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is the ideal spot for catching a glimpse of the local wildlife, walking or just enjoying the beautiful countryside. From here take a visit to one of the island’s many attractions including Freshwater Bay, Alum Bay’s famous coloured cliffs or the Needles, one of Britain’s most famous landscapes.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (21)
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Clive West
Absolutely stunning property in a unique location. The conversion from the old Fort to the New properties is absolutely brilliant and doesn't intrude on the original architecture. Well worth a stroll around the roof gardens too.The kitchen is well fitted and equipped. Each bedroom has an ensuite and additional toilet on the upper level. The location was perfect for us and the whole island is within easy reach.I personally didn't get on with the mattress softness but that's pretty much personal preference. Loved the accessibility of the wet room shower and having the bedrooms on the ground floor really works.For days out go and see Red Squirrels at Ventnor Botanic Gardens. Dinosaur Footprints at Compton Bay, Queen Victoria's house at Osborne house and the lovely castle at Carisbrooke.
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Mark Surman
The property is very well presented and has many up-to-date features. The underfloor heating, the ovens , the lighting, the wet rooms, etc.It is very good value , especially during the winter seasonPersonally, I struggled with the heating system, as the boiler system was quite difficult to use and could be noisy during the night - we wanted to turn off the whole system and just use when we needed hot water.Anyway, it is a great property, I just personally struggled with heating system, particularly in the bedroom that had the boiler.Thanks
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Rebecca Lyons
Our second visit to the Golden Hill Fort. A wonderfully unique place to stay.