Guests say
Southview Cottage in Newport offers a tranquil setting with a lovely garden, ideal for dogs and nature enthusiasts. Guests appreciate the home comforts, local walks, and proximity to attractions. While some find the cottage charming and clean, others suggest improvements in housekeeping and maintenance.
Reviews indicate varied experiences with cleanliness. Some guests found the cottage lovely and clean, while others reported dust, cobwebs, and a stale smell, suggesting a need for more thorough cleaning.
The location is consistently praised for its quietness, convenience, and proximity to local attractions and nature reserves, making it perfect for a peaceful stay.
Comfort receives mixed feedback. Guests enjoyed the garden and found the beds comfortable with toppers, but noted issues with mattresses and a lack of bathroom heating.
Facilities are adequate but require attention. Guests mentioned well-equipped kitchens and a welcoming garden, but also highlighted the need for refurbishment, better heating, and improved shower facilities.
Some guests mentioned receiving welcome gifts such as dog treats and wine, which were appreciated. However, as not all reviews reference gifts, their provision may not be consistent.
About this property
Southview provides a tranquil rural base just 3 miles from the main town of Newport with its extensive shopping opportunities. Surrounded by open fields and nature the accommodation provides an excellent setting to rest, rejuvenate and explore..
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: 32" TV, Freesat, DVD Player, Woodburner
Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Zip And Link Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request)
Bedroom 2: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request).
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot, highchair and stairgate. Welcome pack and doggy extras. Enclosed garden with patio, garden furniture and gas barbecue. Bike store. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. Southview is a 16th century stone cottage completely renovated in 2016. It is the first or last house in the road depending on which direction you are coming from and, consequently, is surrounded by agricultural fields on 3 sides. Outside, the property adjoins a very quiet lane used mainly for access. It enjoys a pleasant fully enclosed garden completely safe for dogs and large enough to allow them to run off some energy. You will find a patio area in a garden recess and all BBQ equipment and garden furniture is supplied and stored in the garden shed. There is ample car parking for one car and a second can be accommodated if necessary. On the ground floor there is a large living/dining room with a comfortable sofa and armchair for those TV evenings. Extra seating for guests is provided by a high back bean bag. The living/dining room has a wooden floor which adds to the cottage feel. At one end there is a wood burner which is always laid and ready to light prior to you arrival and at the other there is a dining table that sits four guests. On the first floor the cottage provides two double bedrooms which can be converted into singles on request. Both the bedrooms overlook fields often full of farm animals or wildlife, especially birds.
To the west you will find the Newtown Nature Reserve, a haven of peace and tranquillity and infiltrated by the waters of the Newtown River. To the south is a fine walk to the local peaceful beach known as Elmsworth and characterised by driftwood of all shapes and sizes. To the east you will reach Parkhurst Forest, the largest forest on the island with a network of hiking paths. To the north you will reach the Downs in the island’s middle where, in some places, you can see the entire island coastline and make out its shape! All these places are an easy walk for the energetic along quiet roads or public footpaths.
There are three pubs which offer good food and can be reached in about 2 miles along quiet country roads. The island’s shopping centre is in Newport just 3 miles away where you will find a number of supermarkets for all your needs. Further afield, nothing on the Isle of Wight is that far away with is being 26 miles by 10 miles, you will never drive more than 45 minutes to reach a destination and you will find Southview offers booklets, maps and leaflets on most island attractions. The local pub has now re-opened after a period of closure during Covid. It is a half mile walk from Southview and offers good food and entertainment. Beach 2 miles. Shop and restaurant 2 miles, pub 1 mile.
Free WiFi
Both bedrooms are fitted with large zip and link double beds. The normal configuration is one double bedroom and one twin bedroom. Please advise us prior to your arrival if you require a different configuration.
One or more beds can be linked to form double or twin beds (please advise the owner of your preference soon after booking).
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- HMS Warrior
- Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Reviews (11)
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Claire Hemmings
Cottage was lovely great garden for the dog. Lovely quiet location perfect for escaping. Cottage had everything we needed. Nothing is too far on the Isle of Wight, our longest journey was 30 minutes. .Would not hesitate to book again
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MICHAEL HALEY
Southview is a potentially lovely place to stay in a convenient location to visit many attractions on the island. The property is small, but has everything you need. There is, however, an urgent need for a large amount of TLC. The kitchen is well equipped albeit with a lot of cheap and cheerful items e.g. saucepans.The cottage was only basically "clean" and certainly more than a little careworn in places. It is in need of a major paint and refurbish job.The windows need cleaning both inside and out.The mattresses are old and only improved in comfort by mattress toppers.The information book says that visitors should not alter the settings on the electric radiators, but this is something that should be a personal choice.The info also says that there is a heated towel rail in the bathroom and an adjustable shower with 3 settings for flow strength. This is untrue. The point at which the towel rail has been removed is clearly visible. As a result of no heating in the bathroom there are areas of black mould on the ceiling over the shower. The shower appears to have been replaced with a cheapo unit allowing only a thin trickle of water.There appears to be a lot of unnecessary clutter in the cupboards and wardrobes.Over all the interior of the cottage could be described with the one word. TIRED!
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Confirmed Guest
Our expectations, based on others reviews, were quite high but on entering the cottage we were very disappointed by the level of cleanliness, in particular. We appreciate the cottage is old, but the smell within the building was stale and the furnishings, upholstery covers, bedding and towels/tea towels etc were extremely old and tired, making them look dirtier than they probably were.There was no heating at all in the bathroom, which meant used towels were constantly damp, with the cleanliness of the shower and toilet being very poor too.Water in both the kitchen and bathroom were dangerously hot and could potentially cause injury due to the speed at which it became extreme.Storage within the main bedroom was full of unfolded linen and towels, which off put us from hanging our clothes, so we left them in our suitcases instead.The aroma, especially in the kitchen, was so strong that we ate out and only had one microwave meal during our stay.The final straw was due to being badly bitten by some form of insect in the bedroom, on both face and arm during one night which didn't become apparent until later the following day. We therefore decided to book an earlier ferry and head home, cutting our holiday short by 2 days.Overall, we found the Isle of Wight to be a pleasant island (other than the inclement weather at the time of our stay). The owners of the property seemed pleasant and left us to get on but the property was a definite disappointment.A suggestion would be that a good airing, a lick of paint and fresh linen would bring the cottage to life, as well as adequate heating in the bathroom.