Guests say
Honey Bee Cottage receives glowing praise for its picturesque and tranquil setting, beautifully maintained interiors, and well-equipped amenities. Guests consistently highlight the cottage’s charm, comfort, and thoughtful touches, making it an ideal base for exploring the Isle of Wight. The garden and local wildlife add to the appeal, while the friendly and responsive hosts enhance the experience. Minor issues such as tricky parking and an overgrown garden are occasionally mentioned, but overall, guests leave feeling relaxed and eager to return.
Cleanliness is repeatedly commended, with guests describing the cottage as spotless, beautifully kept, and sparklingly clean on arrival. Only one review mentions a slightly overgrown garden, but this does not detract from the overwhelmingly positive feedback regarding the interior’s cleanliness.
The location is widely celebrated for its beauty, tranquillity, and proximity to local attractions and walks. Guests love the picturesque street and peaceful surroundings, with only minor notes about the need for a car and tricky parking.
Guests consistently praise the comfort of the cottage, highlighting cosy furnishings, comfortable beds, and a homely atmosphere. The cottage is described as spacious enough for families, with only rare mentions of minor issues such as the sofas or summer heat upstairs.
Facilities are highly rated, with guests noting the well-equipped kitchen, modern gadgets, and thoughtful amenities such as a hose for wetsuits and a log burner. Occasional comments mention the garden being overgrown or the shower could be improved, but these are exceptions.
Many guests mention thoughtful touches such as welcome baskets, gift hampers, and festive decorations, which are greatly appreciated. However, please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
The hidden gem of West Wight, Calbourne is arguably the prettiest village on the island, famous for the film-set perfection of Winkle Street with its audibly babbling brook and thatched cottages..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, Woodburner
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included. Welcome pack. Rear garden with garden furniture. Bike store. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. Honey Bee Cottage is a beautiful, no-smoking, dog-friendly cottage, perfect for a romantic break or family getaway. With large gardens to enjoy, you really will be able to unwind here. The cottage has been decorated and furnished beautifully, and you will find this to be very comfortable. You will be greeted with a welcome pack, which the host will send you a request before your arrival.
Picturesque Winkle Street in Calbourne was originally known as Barrington Row, and it was named after the Barrington family who owned the estate when the first cottages were built in the 1750’s. You will almost certainly be visited by families of ducks that will be eager to be fed.
Calbourne offers good accessibility by bicycle to the Military Road which is a cyclist’s paradise. There is secure bike storage should you require it. Head on to the west coast of the Isle of Wight where you will find the ancient town of Yarmouth with its plentiful restaurants, shops and bars.
Further west you will find the most beautiful beaches, along with the iconic, famous landmark attraction, The Needles, which has so much more to enjoy than the stunning views - it is a destination not to be missed. The range of attractions includes the spectacular chairlift ride, taking you on a journey past the coloured sands cliffs of Alum Bay to the beach. Soak up the breathtakingly beautiful views from the beach and enjoy a paddle in the sea. Or get closer to The Needles by taking a pleasure cruise - the sunsets are incredible here.The hosts have access to great ferry discounts as a member of trade association, they will be able to help when you book this accommodation.
Free WiFi
The hosts are members of an industry trade body can facilitate flexible ferry bookings on both Wightlink and Red Funnel with up to great discount on listed prices. Shortly after booking, you will receive a no obligation indication of what this would be for your booked dates.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (38)
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Clare and family
We had a spectacular time here and want to come back again next autumn to try it with the fire on!!
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Confirmed Guest
Nice cottage in a beautiful location. Modern and comfortable. Very peaceful setting.
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Michael McKeown
A really lovely cottage. It was spotlessly clean on arrival (thank you to Natasha!), is beautifully furnished and has lots of nice touches (cool toaster, fab monkey lamp!). Great garden too in which we were able to enjoy the amazing weather. Highly recommended!